Michael Paul Danko, Jr.

Michael P. ‘Sonny’ Danko, Jr., 75, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home. He was born August 7, 1945 in Waynesburg, PA, a son of the late Michael P. Danko, Sr. and Irene Dzurik Danko. Sonny was Catholic by faith, and a disabled veteran of the United States Army, 5th Battalion, 16th Artillery, stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 174. He is survived by his wife Sandra Danko; his three children Michelle Danko of Bruceton Mills, Monica Zinn of Morgantown, and Michael J. Danko of Morgantown; he is also survived by one brother William Danko and wife Diane of Greensboro, PA; two sisters Elizabeth Kovach of Carmichaels, PA and Irene Smith of Morgantown; five grandchildren Travis, Cody, JennaLea (Nick), Lane, Cole; two great granddaughters Evelyn and Lilith; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving him are his extended family Alice Dodson, Lynn Montgomery, Jackie Lucas, and Patty Gillum, who Sonny helped raise and considered daughters. The family will receive friends at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 12pm – 2pm with a funeral service beginning at 1pm with Rev. Fr. Phillip R. Szabo officiating. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 4-6pm with military honors to conclude the visitation. Honoring Sonny’s wishes, cremation will follow.