Michael Andrew Kraycer of Liberty, NY a retired Mail Carrier for the USPS and a lifelong area resident died Friday, July 3. He was 85.

The son of the late Joseph and Helen Swierczek Kraycer, he was born November 18, 1940 in Olyphant, PA.

Michael proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. A faithful communicant of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, he found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially watching baseball and football. He was also a devoted fan of Elvis Presley, whose music brought him much enjoyment throughout the years.

Survivors include his wife, Gaile E. Hodge Kraycer, at home; two daughters, Kristine E. Galant of Liberty, NY and Melissa Jesmonth and her husband Jeff of Albany, NY; four grandchildren, Gregory Cohen, Ashlie Lamb, Meghan Jesmonth, and Kenton Galant; three great-grandchildren, Tucker Cohen, Tanner Cohen, and Valar Lamb; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY. Funeral services will begin at 1 PM in the funeral home. Father Edward Bader will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in the Sullivan County Veteran’s Cemetery, Liberty, NY.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, 115 West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 or www.harris-fh.com.