Michael W. Lancaster, 69, of Austin, PA passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at UPMC Cole.

He was born September 2, 1953 in Lancaster, PA to Clarence Eugene and Eleanor Grace (Jenkins) Lancaster. He went to school in Elizabethtown and afterwards went to work in construction.

Michael loved building things, and was full of ideas about new things to build and new ways to build them. He enjoyed hunting and had traveled from Elizabethtown to Potter county to hunt and enjoy the outdoors.

When he had the opportunity he bought a cabin outside of Austin, and finished it so that he could live here year-round. Here he could enjoy working, hunting, riding his motorcycle, splitting his wood, and his cats.

Michael is survived by three daughters: Johnelle Reeser (Nathaniel) of Elizabethtown, Hope Brocious (Aaron) of Elizabethtown, and Lindsay Lancaster of Elizabethtown; 11 grandchildren; four brothers: Thomas Lancaster of Elizabethtown, Richard Lancaster (Jodi) of Elizabethtown, Daniel Lancaster (Deb) of Bainbridge, PA, and Randy Lancaster (Lou Ann) of Bainbridge, PA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son: Michael W. Lancaster, Jr.

His family has entrusted the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA with his arrangements, and in accordance with Michael’s wishes there will be no public services.

To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.