Michael Ploxa Jr.

Michael Ploxa Jr ., 73, lifelong resident of Englewood, Frackville, passed away peacefully Friday morning at his residence, with his family at his side.

Born in Fountain Springs he was a son of the late Michael Sr. and Mary ( Ritzko ) Ploxa. He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for Reading Anthracite until his retirement in 1994.

He was a 1959 graduate of the former Butler Township High School, former assistant chief of police with the Butler Township Police Department. He was also past president of local # 807, Maple Hill, United Mine Workers Union and member of the United Mine Workers of America.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Alice A. Ploxa on June 30, 2015 and also by his twin brother William Ploxa.

Mike is survived by his two sons; William Ploxa, Fountain Springs and Michael and his wife Beth Ploxa, Englewood, Frackville, his sister Carol Petrusky, Fountain Springs and his three grandchildren; Morgan and William Ploxa and David Pearson.

Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.