Michael "Mick" Byndas

Michael “Mick” Byndas

Michael “Mick” Byndas, age 62, of New Kingstown, and formerly of Mountain Top, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 14, 2022.  Mick was born on Sunday, May 15, 1960, in Wilkes Barre to Mary Louise (Yanora) Byndas and the late Michael John Byndas.  In addition to his father, Mick is preceded in death by his sister, Sheila (Byndas) Edmonds

Mick’s survivors include his wife of 38 years, Julia “Julie” Ann (Myers) Byndas; his daughter, Christina “Chrissy” Alexandra Tewell and her husband, Thomas, of Shermans Dale; his son, Michael “Mick” Anthony Byndas and his wife, Mary, of Shermans Dale; his five grandchildren: Joshua Michael Doyle, Brooke Lillian Tewell, Michael Anthony Byndas, Jr., Matthew Taylor Byndas, Marshall Lee Byndas; his brother, Sean Byndas and his wife, Cynthia, of Clearwater, FL; his sister, Gail Geyer of Camp Hill; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved canine companion, Nova.

Mick was the owner and operator of 1st Class Carpet and Furniture Cleaning for more than 20 years.  He was a very artistic, hands on person and enjoyed painting, drawing, wood carving, pyrography and arts and crafts.  He loved music and he and his siblings had their own production company, Byndas Productions, for a period of time.  Mick liked going to the beach, most especially Ocean City, MD, and camping at Raystown Lake.  He loved sports of all kind and enjoyed fishing, boating, shooting targets at the range and shooting pool; he had his very own pool table and at one time even tried his hand at boxing.  A jack of all trades, Mick was a carpenter, a mechanic and loved to tinker with the go-kart that he bought for his grandchildren.  He was a good story teller and had a great sense of humor.  He loved to tell jokes and could always make his family laugh.  Mick was active and very social, both in person and on social media. More than anything else, Mick loved his family.  He relished spending time with his grandchildren and attending family cookouts.  Mick will be deeply missed.

All are welcome to join Mick’s family at his viewing on Monday, November 21, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. at Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; with Celebrant George A. Spangler officiating.  Mick’s family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at Buhrig’s Gathering Place (next to the funeral home) immediately following the service.  Cremation will be private.

Contributions in celebration of Mick’s life can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693, www.heart.org/donate.

Mick’s family has entrusted his care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Mick’s full obituary, view his memorial video, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign his official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.