Michael Gary Mehall

MEHALL – M. Gary, 78, South Fork, died January 16, 2025. Born June 25, 1946, in South Fork. Preceded in death by parents, Michael “Merch” and Virginia Ruth “Ginny” (Stineman) Mehall; and sister-in-law, Claudia (Leach) Mehall.

Survived by wife, Sandra (Betz) Mehall; son, Darren, married to Jessica (Stoppe); stepdaughter, Tonya, wife of Ed Chambers; grandchildren, Jackson Beedle and Olivia and Emma Chambers; siblings, George, married to Fran Lewis; Thomas “Mumbo;” Carol Mehall; and John “Pete,” and wife, Pam; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gary was a 1964 graduate of Triangle Area High School and a member of South Fork First Evangelical Church. He retired as a Postmaster from the USPS, South Fork. As a coach for the Forest Hills Girls Varsity Basketball and Softball teams, and the Boys Junior Varsity Baseball team, Gary recognized that sports are a platform for sharing life lessons and challenging athletes to be their best. As an athlete, Gary was a standout in track and field, particularly the 1-mile, but what truly set him apart was his love of pitching. Gary’s arm was legendary — having pitched in various leagues for nearly 50 years. Whether you knew him as a coach, mentor, competitor, or friend, he taught us how to balance being competitive with kindness, driven with generosity, and determined with humility

A tribute picnic will be held at noon Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Falcon Field, Cemetery Road, South Fork.

Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork.