Obituary of Michelle D. Zajack

Michelle D. Zajack, age 47, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Paoli Hospital. Born in Darby, PA, and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, Michelle had resided in Downingtown for the past four years, previously living in Chadds Ford, PA.

Michelle dedicated her career to the restaurant industry, most recently serving as a manager at Applebee's in West Chester for the past two years. Her passion for weather led her to become a PA weather watcher and an enthusiastic storm chaser. She was also a devoted fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies and cherished her three beloved cats, Stormy, Marmalade, and Harper.

Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Earl B. Padlo. She is survived by her loving husband of three years, Jon Zajack; her mother, Carol A. Padlo; her sister, Melinda (John) Bundonis; two nephews, Nicholas Carangi and Christopher Carangi; three uncles, John Saunders, Edmund (Theresa) Saunders, and James (Patricia) Padlo; as well as many cousins.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, PA, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Animal Shelter, 555 Sandy Bank Rd., Media, PA 19063 

Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com.