Michael A. Elias
Trafford

Michael A. Elias, 85, of Trafford, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born Jan. 12, 1923, in Washington, Pa., a son of late Abraham and Anna Moses Elias.
He was retired from Royer's Department Store as a general manager for several stores and was the owner and operator of the former Bronks Family Shoe Store in Irwin. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Air Corps.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Marty A. Elias; two brothers, Nasime (Bill) and James Elias; and three sisters, Sarah Higginbotham, Mary Polasky and Lois Ann McBride. He is survived by his children, Michael G. (Chrissie) Elias, Michelle Anne Elias, all of Level Green, Terry (George) Hamburger, of Mt. Lebanon, and Pamela Sue Elias, of Bethel Park; eight grandchildren, George Michael, Lauren, Alaina, Marissa, Jaron, Michael, Billy and Brianna; and one great-grandson, Matthew. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 702 7th St. (Route 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gill officiating. Interment will follow in the Restland-Lincoln Memorial Park, Monroeville.
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