Obituaries
Kenneth C. Mikolic, 80
June 29, 2021
Kenneth C. Mikolic, 80, of Lititz, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
He was the husband of the late Anna M. Hackart Mikolic, with whom he eloped to Winchester, VA, in 1960. They had celebrated 55 years of marriage before she passed in 2015. Born in Tanneryville, Cambria County, he was the son of the late Frank and Isabel MacLaren Mikolic.
Ken was a talented tool and die maker, beginning his apprenticeship at Bond Foundry in Manheim. He then worked for K-D Tool Co. for 17 years, Gehl Co. in Lebanon and Pequea Machine Co. in New Holland. He fulfilled his lifelong dream of operating his own machine shop and officially retired in 2012.
He was honored to have served in the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1958-1963 in an Armored Division.
Ken’s faith was a great and important part of his life and he attended Speedwell Heights Brethren in Christ Church. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Sportster.
He is survived by his children: Tina M. married to Donald Rowell of Plant City, FL, Cynthia A., married to Everett Jones and Jodi L. married to Dwayne Shelly, both of Lititz; his 6 grandchildren Erin K. married to Evan Carter, Leigh A. married to Byron LaLonde, Devon J. Rowell fiancée of George Mandra, Austin W. married to Natasha Jones, Hannah R. Shelly, and Deklen J. Rowell; his 2 great grandchildren Ryan Jones and David LaLonde; and by his brothers, James, John and Frank Mikolic. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and Joseph.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ken’s memory to Speedwell Heights Brethren in Christ Church, 413 W. Brubaker Valley Rd., Lititz, PA.
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Condolences to the Family
July 07, 2021
Dear Tina, Cindy, Jodie, and families, We send our love to you and extend our deepest sympathies. We will always remember your father and grandfather as a man of faith, as well as our visits with him. May God comfort you and give you peace in the days to come.
Your cousin, Pam and Dan Paros
July 06, 2021
Tina, Cindy & Jodi and Families, I am so sorry and sadden by the loss of your father and my uncle. We had several conversations of how he was ready to go home and be with Aunt Anna (Mother). I know he is at peace now. He was always able to keep me grounded. I will miss him greatly. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We will all meet again one day. That is what is giving me peace in the words of my Uncle Ken. God Bless and God Speed🙏❤️
Connie Mikolic
July 05, 2021
We are sorry to learn of the loss of Ken Mikolic, a nephew of our mother Emma (MacLaren) Petrosky, and a cousin of the Petrosky children. Please know that we are keeping Ken and his family in our thoughts and prayers, and that we send our sincere sympathy. We hope that many wonderful memories of Ken will be of comfort in the days and years ahead. God bless.
Phil Petrosky
July 04, 2021
Our deepest condolence to the Mikolic family, Ken was a friend from the past. We rode horses together.
July 03, 2021
Uncle Sluggo was a blessing to all of us. I always loved seeing him when he’d come back to Johnstown to visit. He was the cool uncle that rode a motorcycle.
July 02, 2021
I have many fund memories of Ken. He will be missed!! He loved his 3 daughters and his grandchildren!!
July 01, 2021
I will miss his conversations. His openness of his life and lessons learned and his stories of his antics with my father growing up. He was kind and caring. Our hearts go out to you Tina, Cindy, Jodi and family. Much love and prayers for you all. Your cousin Cass, Dan, Jillian & Hope
July 01, 2021
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you His peace.
