Obituary of Michael L. Cups

Michael Louis Cups, 59, of Wilkes-Barre, passed at his private residence on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 20,1963, he was a son of the late Donald J. and Mary Alice Reinard Cups. He grew up in the Parsons section of the city where he attended local schools. He was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, class of 1981. Michael worked as a warehouse laborer for over thirty years until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading, listening to music, watching television and enjoying old shows and sporting events. He was a pet lover and his faithful cat was always by his side. Michael is joined in heaven with his parents and his sister Karen McDermott. Surviving to mourn his passing are his brother Richard and his wife Annie, Phoenix, AZ; sister Diane Wascavage and her husband, Paul, Parsons; sister Barbara Coffay, Wilkes-Barre; brother Donald and his wife Heather, Mesa, AZ; along with nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to his blessing service to be held Monday, April 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Main Chapel,1594 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa, 18706. Service will be officiated by Deacon Donald Crane. Interment will follow. Services are in the care of the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc. Plains Twp.