Michael J. Ginley, formerly of Lansdale and Roslyn, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at his residence. He was 66. Born in 1949 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Marion (Collins) and Daniel L. Ginley Sr.
A Vietnam veteran, Michael served his country from 1967-1971 with the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant with the Green Berets. He had two tours of duty to Vietnam; the first tour specializing in radio communications and repair; in the second tour he was involved in many combat missions. His entire family was very proud of his service. He was recently awarded a Certification of Appreciation from the department of Veteran Affairs for his willingness to help others.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Anne Yerkes and her husband, John; his 'second mom,' Mary Yerkes; nephews, Joshua Yerkes (Lori) and Justin Yerkes (Melissa); niece, Christa Martin (Nick); his great-nieces and nephews, Brittany and Dylan Weaver, Brynley and Brody Yerkes, and Alyssa Martin; aunts; uncles; numerous cousins; dear friend, Willy Klinnert and family; and his feline buddy, Spooky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel L. Ginley Jr.
Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Indiantown Gap Rd., Annville, PA 17003.
The Intelligencer, Sept. 27, 2015
A Vietnam veteran, Michael served his country from 1967-1971 with the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant with the Green Berets. He had two tours of duty to Vietnam; the first tour specializing in radio communications and repair; in the second tour he was involved in many combat missions. His entire family was very proud of his service. He was recently awarded a Certification of Appreciation from the department of Veteran Affairs for his willingness to help others.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Anne Yerkes and her husband, John; his 'second mom,' Mary Yerkes; nephews, Joshua Yerkes (Lori) and Justin Yerkes (Melissa); niece, Christa Martin (Nick); his great-nieces and nephews, Brittany and Dylan Weaver, Brynley and Brody Yerkes, and Alyssa Martin; aunts; uncles; numerous cousins; dear friend, Willy Klinnert and family; and his feline buddy, Spooky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel L. Ginley Jr.
Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Indiantown Gap Rd., Annville, PA 17003.
The Intelligencer, Sept. 27, 2015
Michael J. Ginley, formerly of Lansdale and Roslyn, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at his residence. He was 66. Born in 1949 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Marion (Collins) and Daniel L. Ginley Sr.
A Vietnam veteran, Michael served his country from 1967-1971 with the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant with the Green Berets. He had two tours of duty to Vietnam; the first tour specializing in radio communications and repair; in the second tour he was involved in many combat missions. His entire family was very proud of his service. He was recently awarded a Certification of Appreciation from the department of Veteran Affairs for his willingness to help others.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Anne Yerkes and her husband, John; his 'second mom,' Mary Yerkes; nephews, Joshua Yerkes (Lori) and Justin Yerkes (Melissa); niece, Christa Martin (Nick); his great-nieces and nephews, Brittany and Dylan Weaver, Brynley and Brody Yerkes, and Alyssa Martin; aunts; uncles; numerous cousins; dear friend, Willy Klinnert and family; and his feline buddy, Spooky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel L. Ginley Jr.
Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Indiantown Gap Rd., Annville, PA 17003.
The Intelligencer, Sept. 27, 2015
A Vietnam veteran, Michael served his country from 1967-1971 with the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant with the Green Berets. He had two tours of duty to Vietnam; the first tour specializing in radio communications and repair; in the second tour he was involved in many combat missions. His entire family was very proud of his service. He was recently awarded a Certification of Appreciation from the department of Veteran Affairs for his willingness to help others.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Anne Yerkes and her husband, John; his 'second mom,' Mary Yerkes; nephews, Joshua Yerkes (Lori) and Justin Yerkes (Melissa); niece, Christa Martin (Nick); his great-nieces and nephews, Brittany and Dylan Weaver, Brynley and Brody Yerkes, and Alyssa Martin; aunts; uncles; numerous cousins; dear friend, Willy Klinnert and family; and his feline buddy, Spooky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel L. Ginley Jr.
Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Indiantown Gap Rd., Annville, PA 17003.
The Intelligencer, Sept. 27, 2015
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