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Michael Demko Obituary
Michael Demko, 97, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Twp.
Mickey was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Louis Sr. and Tatianna Prestash Demko. He attended Wilkes-Barre Twp. High School. Mickey was employed as a plumbing and heating contractor by R.A. Davis, Schonfeld Heating, and Carpinet Plumbing & Heating. After retirement, Mickey worked at Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church as the custodian.
Mickey served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. Mickey enjoyed making Pysanky (Ukrainian decorated eggs) and doing puzzles.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Nicholas, John, Martin, Steve and Louis Demko Jr.; and sisters, Catherine Mackiewicz, Ann Motividlak, Helene Cain, Sonia Bruch and Mary Napolsky.
Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Dolores Sisco Demko; children, Cathy Demko Jankouskas and her husband, Phil, Cape Coral, Fla.; Michael G. Demko and his wife, Jacqueline Sunder Demko, Mountain Top; and Robert Demko, Pleasantville, N.J.; granddaughters, Stephanie Demko Ashford and her husband, Sean, Manchaca, Texas; and Michelle Demko, Shreveport, La.; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Ashford; and nieces and nephews.
Divine Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 635 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Dallas.
Family and friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Parking is available in the church lot off of Chestnut Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 635 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705.
Condolences may be sent by visiting Mickey's obituary at www.natandgawlas.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre.
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Jack & Mary Muscavage - Myrtle Beach SC
January 6, 2023
Dear Aunt Delores and family. We were so sorry to hear of uncle Mickey's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joseph and Janice Basta
January 4, 2023
Dear Mike and Jackie and Demko family, so sorry for your loss. You are In our thoughts and prayers.
Fr Paul Wolensky
January 3, 2023
Dear Dolores, Michael, and Family,
I just now learned of +Mickey's falling asleep in the Lord. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. He certainly was a great person and a storehouse of the history of our church. He was very helpful and respectful of me, and I am privileged to have served as his pastor. I pray that God has received him home with a warm embrace. May he enjoy happy repose and eternal memory in Heaven. With love and deep respect to you all,
Father Paul Wolensky
Lorraine and Bill Milligan
January 3, 2023
Dear Dolores, Cathy, Michael, Robby and Family,
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our prayers and thought are with you. May he rest in peace.
Lorraine and Bill Milligan
Gary and Jeanne peters
January 3, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Khalife
January 3, 2023
Mrs. Demko, Cathy, Mike, Bob and Families,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Michael Khalife
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