Michael J. "Mike" Boyza, 62, of Centerville Borough, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018.

He was born February 16, 1955, in Brownsville, a son of Mary Rizak Boyza of Daisytown and the late John Boyza.

Mr. Boyza was a 1973 graduate of California Area High School and a 1977 graduate of California University, earning a bachelor's degree in environmental science.

He was employed as a construction inspector for over 20 years, working for both Trumbull Inc. and P.J. Dick.

Mr. Boyza was a lifelong member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Richeyville campus, and Nixon Gun Club, Brownsville.

He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, muzzleloader and black powder competitive shooting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

On December 9, 1978, he married Peggy M. Smith, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Beth Lindey (Mike), and a son, Michael W. Boyza (Lena), both of East Millsboro; two grandchildren, Laurel and Lane Lindey; a special niece, Audrey Dorsey; and a special nephew, Ian Redman.

Deceased, in addition to his father, is a brother, John A. Boyza.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where a prayer service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 19, followed at 1 p.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Richeyville campus, with the Rev. Edward L. Yuhas as celebrant. Interment will follow in Taylor Cemetery, Brownsville.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Taylor Cemetery, 600 Old National Pike, Brownsville, PA 15417.

A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.

Published in Observer-Reporter from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2018