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McDONALD - Michael J. Village, 78, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
He was born April 17, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Julius and Mary Ann Nicalek Village.
Michael Village married Geraldine Coleman on July 17, 1981. Together they shared many years of marriage and wonderful memories. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He went on to retire from General Motors as an auto worker.
He enjoyed building model cars, boats and airplanes in his spare time. He was an avid Corvette enthusiast. He was a skilled fisherman. Michael was a member of the Niles VFW. However, he was mostly a homebody kind of man, and his greatest joy was found in his family.
Michael leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and countless cherished memories.
He will be deeply missed by his children, Timothy (Shannon) Village, Christopher (Alexis) Village, Donald Nichols, Debbie (Richard Gerke) Bowser, Roy (Marsha) Nichols, Randall (Johanna) Nichols, Larry (Lisa) Nichols, and James Nichols; many grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruth Huntington, and Linda Bartholomy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gerri Village; and children, Michael A. Village, Tammie Lewis, and Sue Nichols.
Michael’s family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel, 1350 N. Canfield Niles Road, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440; family and friends may say a few words at 7 p.m.
He will be laid to rest next to his wife in Brunstetter Cemetery, Austintown.
Arrangements for Mr. Village are being provided by the Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel, 1350 N. Canfield Niles Road, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440.
The obituary may be viewed and condolences may be sent by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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