Michael J. Dapore, 76, Newport, died at 6:42 a.m. May 11, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.

He was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Houston, to George and Celena Magoto Dapore.

Surviving are a brother, Paul (Kay) Dapore; a sister, Rita (Lavern) Pohl; numerous nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a sister, Mary Ann Arling, and a nephew.

He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Newport. He was co-owner of Dapore Brothers Farm Machinery, Versailles.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles.

Calling is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.

Condolences may be left at zecharbailey.com.