Michael J. Gdula

GDULA – Michael Jerome “Moose,” 80, St. Michael, died August 28, 2026. Born August 6, 1946, in Windber, son of Michael J. and Katherine M. “Kay” (Markovich) Gdula. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Kathleen; brother, David; and nephew, Chad.

Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Patrica “Patty” (Smiach) Gdula; son, Michael, married to Sandra (Wess); grandchildren, Jude, Aaron, and Drew; sister Nancy, widow of Rich Kenda: and in-laws, Robert “Muzz” Blanchetti, married to Regina (Ratchford); Peggy (Blanchetti), wife of Harry Carpenter; and Mike Smiach, widower of Linda (Beatty).

Memories of growing up in Dunlo stayed close to his heart. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and graduated from Adams-Summerhill High School in 1964. Over the years, he worked at Bethlehem Steel and later at the Windber Country Club. Serving others was simply part of who Mike was. He spent 54 years with the Adams Township Volunteer Fire Co. #2, including as past Fire Chief. He was a member of Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association; Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 551, St. Michael; and lifetime member of the Dunlo Rod & Gun Club. Moose cherished time together with his family. He loved watching his grandsons play sports and was proud of their accomplishments. More than anything, Mike was someone people could count on. He was there for his family and his community. His steady, faithful reliability made him who he was. And that’s what everyone who loved him will remember.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork; where a firefighter’s service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by the Son’s of the American Legion.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Father Brian Warchola, celebrant. Committal, St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Adams Township Volunteer Fire Co. #2, 849 Locust St., PO Box 368, St. Michael, PA 15951.