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Michael W. Durst, 66, of Cabot, passed away on September 30, 2026 at his home.
Born March 12, 1960 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of David W. Durst and Janet M. (Clowes) Durst.
Mike served in the US Air Force as a Contracting Officer retiring after more than 30 years of service and as a civil servant Contracting Officer. He enjoyed reading, watching football, playing the piano, working in the yard and playing cards with the family.
Surviving are two sons, Keary David Durst of Myrtle Beach, SC and Kiel (Jessica Sunday) Durst of Sarver; his mother, Janet Durst of Cabot; two brothers, Mark (Vickie) Durst of Sarver and Bruce (Linda Maze) Durst of Saxonburg; one sister, Karen (Bill) Jones of Cabot; his partner, Sue Soergel of Cabot; the mother of his children Traci L. Durst of Conway, SC and many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Friends will be received on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1-5 pm at Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA.
Services will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, 11:00 am at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA, with Rev. Matthew Soergel officiating.
Interment will follow in Buffalo Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 www.samaritanspurse.org.
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