Obituaries
Francis B. Mikula, 80
Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather Francis B. Mikula, 80, of 124 Foal Ct., Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 4th.
He was the husband of the late Judith Redcay and was formerly married to Sylvia Vane of Leola. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Varmecky Mikula. He was preceded in death by his 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
After graduation in1947 from Johnstown HS he worked for Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown from 1947 – 1962. He was closely involved as a devout Catholic with OMOS and St. Stephen’s Churches.
Frank worked as a first-class millwright at Armstrong World Industries from 1962 – 1991.While at Armstrong, he was a spokesman for the Intl. Machinist & Aerospace Workers Union. He loved to golf, bowl, fish, enjoyed traveling and was a big sports fan, particularly the Pittsburgh Steelers, NY Yankees, Notre Dame and college basketball. In the 1960s, he served on the East Petersburg Borough Council. Frank taught CCD classes at St. Leo’s and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by his three daughters: Patricia A. married to William Evans of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Christine L. Smith of East Petersburg, and Jennifer L.. married to Robert Blefko of Olathe, Kansas; his 8 grandchildren : Melina Sophinos, Graham, Brittany, Dustin, and Logan Smith, Kayla, Ryan, and Leah Blefko; and his 2 great grandchildren, Alexis and Talia.
Friends will be received on Friday from 1-2PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA, with the memorial service to follow at 2PM, the Rev. Norman Hohenwater officiating. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please make donations in lieu of flowers in Frank’s memory to the Four Diamonds Fund for Childrens Cancer, c/o Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center, College of Medicine, Office of University Development and Alumni Relations A120, Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033-0852.To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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Our sincere sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at the loss of your father.
Toni Harrington
Fred Mikula
Cindy Houghton from Johnstown,Pa
To Patty,Chris, Jennifer and families,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families on the passing of your father. We pray that God’s love will comfort you and bring you peace. May the memories of your dad always be alive in your hearts.
In sympathy,
Karen and Jerry Ambrose and family
To Pat, Christine and Jennifer;
Sorry I can’t make the funeral as I’m recovering from Surgery.
Christine, a special thanks for the chance to talk to Dad one last time.
My prayers are with you and I to will miss one of my best friends. We had great times playing Golf, Fishing, playing Bridge and our Cruise.
He was a proud Father and Grandfather who spoke of you frequently.
Best wishes to you and your Families.
Tom Murray
Hi Jen and Bob,
Our sincere sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time due to the loss of your father.
Most Sincerely,
Frank and Lisa Sahd
Hello Pat Mikula Evans
Please accept my sincere condolences on the recent passing of your father. As a fellow classmate of Hempfield High School I know your loss of your father is great. Know that my prayers are with you. If you want to get in touch, e-mail pigpen0151@aol.com It would be nice to hear from you. Love to all your family in this time.
Classmate
Alyce Brown
