Michael J. GILLIGAN, 77, of Harrison Valley, PA, died
Sunday, October 6, 2024 in his home.
Born June 7, 1947, in Philadelphia, he was the son of John Francis and
Maria Regina O’Hanlan Gilligan. On May
29, 1967, in Warren County, NC, he married the former Barbara L. Beideman, who
survives. A Vietnam War Veteran, he
served honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1965 – 1969. He was employed by Morris Iron and Steel Co.
in Philadelphia, WW Disposal in Harrison Valley, and Northern Light Candles in
Wellsville, NY. Mike was a member of St.
Catherine’s Catholic Church, Westfield, Teamsters Union, American Legion Post
#831 in Campbelltown, and served as a Scoutmaster for Troop #463 in
Philadelphia. Surviving besides his
wife, Barbara, are: three children, Michael J. (Paul) Gilligan, Jr. of
Bensenville, IL, Regina (Bruce) Rutherford of Westfield, and Judith (Wade)
Tubbs of Wellsboro; three grandchildren, Onnalee (Ryan Calkins) Tubbs, Sydney
(Kole Hurler) Tubbs, and Gretta (Cam Littleton) Tubbs; two great-granddaughters,
Raelynn and Peyton; a sister, Joan (Frederick) Ruffenach of Princeton, NJ;
nieces and nephews. In addition to his
parents, he was predeceased by a brother, John F. Gilligan, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
11:00 AM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church,
Westfield. Rev. Jacek Bialkowski will be
the Celebrant. Military Rites will be
accorded by members of the Tioga County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals
for Children at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. Arrangements are under the direction of
Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.olneyfoust.com.
