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John Sikula
1944 - 2017
John Sikula
1944 - 2017
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John Sikula Obituary
John Sikula, age 73, of Ashland passed on to heaven on November 17, 2017 after a short illness.
Dr. Sikula was born October 7, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to John and Anna Sikula of Mogadore, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Audrey; sister, Anna Sikula-Miller and her husband, Tom of Montana; and a younger brother, Mike and his wife, Charlotte of Florida. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Carolyn Senter Sikula of Nebraska and Judy Sikula of Tennessee.
Dr. Sikula was employed most recently by Ashland University.
Friends and family will be received Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2643 Waterloo Road, Mogadore/Randolph, Ohio 44260. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Sikula ATE Unit Awards Endowment Fund to continue an awards program begun by Dr. Sikula in 1988 with the national Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). Please send contributions to: ATE, PO Box 793, Manassas, VA 20113. Please make checks payable to: Leadership Foundation for Teacher Education (LFTE), and note that the donation is for the Sikula Endowment Fund.
(Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271)
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Belen Estrada
March 19, 2018
May you rest in peace. You were a great boss and a good friend. I will forever miss you.
Michelle
December 10, 2017
Thank you Dad for your amazing sign. We all know you are at peace...it helps.
November 26, 2017
Audrey,
My thoughts are with you and all of the family. John was a unique man who will be missed. ATE will never be the same. My love to you.
Ann Shelly
Valerie Bibey
November 26, 2017
I am sure that I had met John and of course his twin Andy when I was younger through my father (Michael D. Sesola) at my grandparents home Mike and Mary Sesola. I give credit to my mom for looking through the newspaper in finding this obituary. After reading about John (would be my Uncle John) I am so amazed at his accomplishments in his life!! Prayers are sent for the family he leaves behind. This is such a difficult time for everyone. My dad sends his condolences to the family as well. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief..
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Dave McClure
November 25, 2017
What a blessing he was to so many! Grateful to have met him and shared time with him in our parks and kids day. Praying for you and your family!
Cheryl Pfeifer
November 24, 2017
John was the sweetest and most thoughtful, endearing .... charismatic man I have ever met. I loved having him as my brother-in-law. I will miss him ...... Hugs
Louise Fleming-Dulala
November 24, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of John. He was a good friend to the Aslhland Parks. I enjoyed his enthusiasm for life and will miss him greatly. Condolences to Audrey and the rest of his family.
November 24, 2017
With sympathy,
Thinking of you at this sad time and sending Peace and Love
Kim Harrison, JW
Jack Pfeifer
November 24, 2017
John was family first, service second and fun third although he changed the order at his discretion.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
Michelle Sikula
November 23, 2017
I know you are walking with Jesus Daddy.
Bob Rutan
November 23, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. John was a long time friend and family member and will be missed dearly.
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
November 23, 2017
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Brenda Rosler
November 22, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Carla & Jason Ellis
November 22, 2017
Audrey, we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Paul Besenti
November 22, 2017
Audrey- I'm so sorry to hear of John passing. I enjoyed seeing and talking to him at the Waterfront pool. I admired all his accomplishments and know he will be greatly Missed.
Pat Edwards
November 21, 2017
Audrey - Jerry and I are so sad to hear of John's untimely passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you and the kids...he was a good friend and we will miss him forever...
TJ
November 21, 2017
May the God of peace give comfort, support and bless the family during this difficult time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rom.15:33
Nick and Donna Haschka
November 21, 2017
Audrey & Family,
Nick and I are so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with John on the association board for Waterfronts condos. John was a very good man and I know he was enjoying his retirement, travel and extra time with you. He will be greatly missed by many.
Take Care,
Twila Harris
November 21, 2017
Audrey & Family,
It's hard to put into words how I sad I feel for all of you, he was such a good caring person and I will miss him so much at our Alumni meetings and all our special events, it will never be the same. Keeping you all in my prayers
Twila Harris
Susan Richmond
November 21, 2017
Audrey
I was so sad to hear about John. He was a good friend and most of all a good man. I am so happy to have seen you both at our reunion. I have good memories that we shared while in high school. Take good care of yourself.
Susan Richmond
Susan Richmond
November 21, 2017
Audrey
I am sorry for your loss Johnny was such a good friend of mine. I'm glad to have seen you both at our reunion in Sept.
I will remember all the good time when wewere in High School
I feel blessed for knowing such a great man
as Johnny. Take good care of yourself.
Susan Horning Richmond
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