Michael J. "Moe" Straka, Sr.

Michael J. "Moe" Straka, Sr., age 53, of Pottsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17th, 2025.
Born in Pottsville, PA on December 13, 1971, he was the son of the late Andrew J. Straka Jr. and J. Dolores (Joy) Straka who survives him in Friedensburg.
Michael worked as a truck driver at Potts & Monger Sanitation in Pine Grove and then for Plain & Fancy Doughnut Shop in Schuylkill Haven. He loved watching football, especially the Philadelphia Eagles and hanging out with his friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a niece Angelica Fort.
In addition to his mother, Michel is survived by a daughter Roxanne Straka; a son Michael J. Straka Jr.; a granddaughter Mya; sisters: Deborah Minchoff and Christine Straka; brothers: Andrew J. Straka III and David Straka; and nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon on Wednesday February 26th at 7PM, with Msgr. William Glosser officiating.
Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday evening from 5-7PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Michael's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com