Michael J. Ruchka

Michael J. Ruchka

            Michael J. Ruchka, 40, of Finleyville, passed away Wednesday February 8,2023 in Allegheny General Hospital.

            He was born June 22,1982 in McKees Rocks, a son of Greg and Cynthia Steyer Ruchka of Castle Shannon.

            Mike was employed with the PA Department of Corrections as an Officer at SCI Greene.  He was a member of the Son’s of the American Legion Post 490 in Castle Shannon, board member of the Thomas Youth Baseball League and was PSCOA Secretary for SCI Pittsburgh and Greene. His greatest joys in life were his children, coaching his son in baseball, being on the sidelines as a “Cheer Dad” and countless sessions of singing Baby Shark with his girls.

            Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife; Christina Curdie Ruchka, his children, Lincoln, Quinn and Scarlett, brother, Dan (Kathleen) Ruchka of Fredericksburg VA, two nephews, Elliot and Liam, two nieces Lila and Darby, in-laws Craig and Cherie Curdie of Finleyville, sister-in-law Cherise (Brent) Sandrock of Jefferson Hills and brother-in-law Craig Curdie II of Lancaster.

            Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8pm Tuesday in Kegel Funeral Home, Inc. David P. Kegel, Supervisor 3560 Washington Ave Finleyville.  Additional visitation will be held from 10am to 12 noon Wednesday, with a memorial starting at 12 noon in the Funeral Home. Memorial donations can be made to the Thomas Youth League P.O. Box 143 Venetia PA 15367

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