Michael Mel Medlin

After 71 years of truly living “life to its fullest,” Michael Mel Medlin entered heaven on February 5, 2024.  A long-time resident of Moon Township, Mike was born in Pittsburgh on May 1, 1952, son of the late Sidney Andrew Medlin & Edythe Alice (Sauter) Medlin.

Mike grew up in Big Beaver Borough and attended Northwestern High School.  He went on to attend Robert Morris College, where at 19 years old, he met the love of his life, MaryAlice Puskar, and found Jesus as his Savior.  Mike pursued an education degree from Clarion, teaching at New Brighton, Hopewell, and Seneca Valley HS.  After going on to Duquesne University and securing a principalship, he was an assistant principal at Seneca Valley High School and then at North Allegheny Intermediate High School for 25 years. 

Mike demonstrated his faith daily through his passionate love of life and his kindness and devotion to family, friends, and coworkers. As a principal, Mike never lost focus of the fact that he was in the business of caring for people. There were countless times when Mike was seen dealing with a difficult situation, and as soon as he was asked how he felt about it, rather than complain, he would reply with his favorite phrase, “Just Another Day in Paradise”.

Mike relished his retirement enjoying the outdoors, canoeing, bicycling, skiing, and walking the many trails by their cottage on the Allegheny River. 

 Mike had a genuine smile and laugh that was felt and will continue to be remembered by those who knew him.  He was known for making delicious meals and hosting large St. Patrick’s Day Parties, which often included some spirited karaoke. He especially cherished the time he spent with his grandsons, and lovingly cared for his son Jordan.

Mike is survived by his wife Mary Alice (Puskar) Medlin, daughter Mary-Michael Medlin (Robert Bannen Swope III) and son, Jordan Sean Medlin, as well as two grandchildren, Bannen and Lennon Medlin Swope and a brother, Mark M. Medlin, and many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Medlin, and a sister, Monica M. Rudolph.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 16th, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at The Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.)  Where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 12:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Jordan Sean Medlin Medical Care Fund. 

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