Michael T. (Mike) Fulton, Sr, 80, of Norman St, Weatherly, passed away too soon on January 28, 2026. He was born August 30,1945 in Stockton #8 and was the son of the late Michael and Martha (Dufallo) Fulton.

Mike graduated from Hazle Township High School in 1963. After high school, he worked at Barrett, Haentjens & Co for 22 years, IMR Digital in Valmont for 24 years then was a school van driver for Rohrer Bus Service, driving for the Weatherly Area School District for several years.

He was a faithful long-time member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Weatherly.

Mike enjoyed watching and participating in all sports. He was an All-Star guard on his high school basketball team. He coached midget football for the Greater Hazleton Athletic Club for 5 years. He played in and also ran the Hazleton Industrial Basketball League for 15 years. Mike played for and managed fast pitch softball teams for 45 years. He also was the president of the Hazleton-Freeland Fast Pitch League for several years. He managed Hazleton Pumps and Keating’s Fitness Center teams to a total of 9 ASA Fast-Pitch State Championships and 3 ASA National Fast-Pitch Championships. Mike was well-known and well-respected by players, other coaches, and officials. He gave 100% to everything he did.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Michael (2009) and Martha (2011) and several Uncles and Aunts.

Mike will be missed by many, but no one will miss him more than his family. He was the rock of his family who was always helping in any way possible. Nothing made him happier than spending time with family and sharing stories and laughs. He never forgot a special occasion and always made sure he made his family feel safe and loved. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Kay (O’Donnell), to whom he was married for 60 wonderful years; son Michael Jr, Weatherly; daughter Michele Sensenig, her husband Chad, and his 2 adored grandchildren, Ella and Chase Sensenig, Drumore; brothers and sisters, Ronald and his wife Brenda, NC; Sandi Hydock and her husband Thomas (TR), Burke, VA; Richard and his wife Dottie, Zion Grove; Lori Hischar, Parker, FL; several cousins, nephews and nieces.

A private viewing will be held with his immediate family.

Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11am at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Weatherly.

Arrangements are being handled by the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Michael may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com