Michael James Midkiff 1970-2021

He graduated from Poland Seminary High School and Mahoning County Career and Technical Center in 1988. He was currently employed at Phillips Manufacturing.

Michael proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 1990.

He was a member of American Legion Post 472, where he served as sergeant-at-arms and a member of the American Legion Riders. He also was a member of the Steelworkers Union 1375.

Michael is survived by his father and stepmother, Will (Pam) Midkiff of Canfield; daughter, Brittany (Tyler) Booth of Coshocton; grandchildren, Lara, Haylee, and Xander Booth; siblings, Nikki Stevens and Dino Baird, both of Struthers; nieces and nephews, Chrysta (Dan), Connor, Kalyn, Kyle, Brendan, and Reya; girlfriend, Nissa Richmond; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Midkiff Loar; and sister, Kelly Baird.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman. Friends may call again 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to either the American Legion Post 472 at 323 E. Indianola Ave., Youngstown, OH 44507, or The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

Diesel will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was loved by everyone.

Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Michael’s family.

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