Gabriel Mike Obituary

Gabriel J. Mike, formerly of Hazle Street, Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre.

Born March 29, 1925 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Anthony and Amelia Moses Mike. He was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1943. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

He was the former owner and operator of Mike's One Hour Cleaners, Hazle Street, Wilkes-Barre. He was a member of St. Anthony/St. George Maronite Church, Wilkes-Barre.

He is survived by sister, Madelyn Yannes, Drums; sisters-in-law, Irene Mike, Wilkes-Barre; and Katherine Mike, Havre de Grace, Md.; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Richard, John and Joseph; sisters, Mary Tafelski, Theresa Harry, Josephine Mike and Martha Harry.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, with services at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anthony Maronite Church, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery., Hanover Township. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral Wednesday.

Those who desire may give memorial donations to St. Anthony/St. George Maronite Church.

Published by Citizens Voice on Dec. 10, 2012.
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I am sorry to hear of the passing of Gabe. I have fond memories of going into the cleaners he operated and think of him when I am in Wilkes Barre and pass the building. Also many, many fond memories of time spent at your home on Seneca Street with all of Irene's children. God Bless all of you.

Pat Podehl

December 10, 2012

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