Michael Mike Kotora; 89; of Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord with his family by his side at Thorpe’s New Dawn Personal Care Home; North Charleroi; on Sunday; July 18; 2004. A son of the late Michael and Barbara Mataj Kotora; he was born in Van Voorhis on Aug. 23; 1914. Mr. Kotora was a member and former trustee and elder of the Marion Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon and a member of the Fairhope Rod and Gun Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Monessen. Formerly of Monessen; he resided in Belle Vernon for the past 33 years and retired in 1976 with 50 years of service in the B.O.F department at the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; Barbara and Victor Echols and one son and daughter-in-law; Michael and Frances Kotora; all of Belle Vernon; one sister; Barbara Tomochick of Tucson; Ariz.; two brothers; Andrew Kotora of Washington; Pa.; and Joseph Kotora of Monessen; four grandchildren; Michael; Michelle and John Michael Kotora; all of Belle Vernon; and George Barney and wife Mary Jo of Weirton; W.Va.; and two great-grandchildren; Joshua and Jordan Barney. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Sarik Kotora; on July 30; 2001; and two sisters; Ann Torkos and Suzanna Linski. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; (724-929-5300); a Golden Rule Member Firm; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. A memorial service will be held in the Marion Presbyterian Church on Wednesday; July 22; at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. William Lawson officiating. Entombment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Marion Presbyterian Church.