Michael S. Dichov, 73, of Monaca, formerly of Brookeville, Maryland, passed away on July 18th, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford following a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vsevolod and Ann, his sister, Kathie, and his brother-in-law, Mike Fedoroff. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cecily (Fronko), his siblings, Valentina Fedoroff, Maria Dichov, Al Dichov (Lisa Janssen) and Ann Dichov (Tom Malusa), her cousins, nieces, and nephews and last but not least, his feline family: Skittles, Minka, Pria, Maya and Peebles.

Michael was born and raised in San Francisco and moved to Silver Spring, Maryland at age thirteen. He attended Montgomery Blair High School of Silver Spring, Maryland, where he excelled in sports, which continued through his college career and adult life. Michael retired from Montgomery County Public Schools of Rockville, Maryland in 2007 as a health and physical education teacher. He spent his retirement traveling, visiting family and playing lots of gold and tennis. He actually had a golf club in his hand at the age of seven.

He cultivated many lasting friendships over the years and was especially proud of his most recent endeavor of teaching square dancing at the Center at the Mall this past winter.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of doctors, nurses and therapists at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Mercy Spinal Rehab unit, and finally at the wonderful nurse’s staff at Good Samaritan Hospice. Words cannot express our gratitude. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Charitable contributions in Mike’s name, if desired, may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Arrangements have entrusted to SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.