Michael E. Grassmyer, 67, of Gloucestershire, England, formerly of Lewistown and Belleville, passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital due to a medical emergency. Born on Sept. 29, 1957, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Donald and Patricia Grassmyer of Lewistown. Michael is survived by his wife, Christine, whom he married on July 8, 2008, and resides in Gloucestershire; daughters Kristen Sharp and husband Troy, their children Logan and Alaina of Belleville; Kaylee Long and husband Steve, their children Jadon, Sarah, and Elijah of Mount Union; and Katrina Vadas and husband Michael, their children Jaycub and Alyvia of Belleville; stepson James Chandler-Reade and husband Matthew of Gloucestershire. He was a graduate of Lewistown High School class of 1975. Mike was employed at Wincanton until his retirement last year. Prior to his move to England, he worked at various places such as FCI in Mount Union, as well as APM in Allensville, and Boring Transport and Westover’s Garage in Belleville. He was involved in the Belleville Fire Company for many years. Mike was a Philadelphia Eagles and NASCAR fan, enjoyed dining out with family and friends, and photography as his hobby. He was especially proud of his grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his family he leaves behind. Michael Gamble Funeral Directors will be overseeing arrangements and services will be at the discretion of the family. Contributions in his honor for a local family memorial can be made to Harold Sharp, 75 Stayrook Road, Belleville, PA, 17004.

Michael E. Grassmyer, aged 67, of Gloucestershire, England, a former resident of Lewistown and Belleville, passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital following a medical emergency. He was born on Sept. 29, 1957, in Lewistown, and was the son of the late Donald and Patricia Grassmyer from Lewistown. […]

Michael E. Grassmyer, aged 67, of Gloucestershire, England, a former resident of Lewistown and Belleville, passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital following a medical emergency.

He was born on Sept. 29, 1957, in Lewistown, and was the son of the late Donald and Patricia Grassmyer from Lewistown.

Michael is survived by his wife, Christine, whom he wed on July 8, 2008, and currently lives in Gloucestershire; daughters Kristen Sharp and her husband Troy, along with their children Logan and Alaina of Belleville; Kaylee Long and her husband Steve, with their children Jadon, Sarah, and Elijah of Mount Union; and Katrina Vadas and her husband Michael, along with their children Jaycub and Alyvia of Belleville; as well as stepson James Chandler-Reade and his husband Matthew from Gloucestershire.

A graduate of the Lewistown High School class of 1975, Mike worked at Wincanton until his retirement last year. Before moving to England, he had various jobs including at FCI in Mount Union, APM in Allensville, and Boring Transport and Westover’s Garage in Belleville.

He was active in the Belleville Fire Company for many years.

Mike was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and NASCAR, loved dining out with family and friends, and had a passion for photography. He took great pride in his grandchildren and will be deeply missed by his family left behind.

Arrangements will be managed by Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, with services to be determined by the family. Contributions in his memory for a local family memorial can be sent to Harold Sharp, 75 Stayrook Road, Belleville, PA, 17004.