Obituary
Michael “Mike” J. Davidson
passed away suddenly on September 27, 2022 due to an accident in Oklahoma while traveling
with his wife on vacation. Mike was born on March 9, 1962, the son of Daniel J.
and Geraldine (Mundell) Davidson in Waynesburg,
PA. He was preceded in death by
his father Daniel. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Geraldine and his
loving wife of 38 years Josephine (Novak) Davidson, his son Mark Daniel
Davidson of Uniontown, his daughter Kimberly Ann and her husband Marc Witkin of
Penn Hills, PA, one sister Barbara (Davidson) Shaffer and her husband Ron of
Rices Landing, PA, and one brother, Daniel “Joe” Davidson Jr. and his wife
Misty of Carmichaels, PA. Also surviving are many special nieces and nephews
and extended family members and friends. Mike was a wonderful husband and
father who made his family his number one priority throughout his life. He
loved helping his children with projects around their homes and cherished time
with them above all else. Mike also loved traveling and sharing special moments
in life with his wife Josephine, to whom he was a devoted husband. He embraced
spending time with his family members and friends, and was always happy to
offer a helping hand. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, and
woodworking, which he learned at an early age while working with his Dad in a
family carpentry business. Michael was a five year Air Force veteran. He
achieved the rank of SSgt. and served in the Middle East
during Operation Desert Storm/Shield. After separating from the Air Force in
1991. Mike began his career in the natural gas field with Equitable Gas in Waynesburg, PA.
After a successful career, Mike retired in 2021 as Vice President and General
Manager of Columbia Gas of Maryland and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania (NISource
Inc.). He held a Bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Mellon
University in Public
Management. A memorial visitation and military honors will be held at the
Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603
N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown on Saturday from
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, the time of a service in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the March of Dimes of
Fayette County in memory of Mike at www.marchforbabies.org/team/in
memoryofMichaelDavidson or mail the March of Dimes, 300 Cedar Ridge Drive, Suite 311/313, Pittsburgh,
PA 15205.
Donations can also be made in his memory to the VFW Post 8543 at 1235 W. Penn Blvd, Uniontown, PA 15401. Your personal written tributes
and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.