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Julia Malkovich Obituary
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 12, 2008, in Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City, with the Rev. William Kinley officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or cemetery.
Julia was born May 7, 1910, in Muddy, the daughter of John and Antonia (Udovic) Stare. She married Mike Malkovich on May 7, 1931, in Marion. He preceded her in death April 12, 1999.
Julia and Mike owned and operated Malkovich Grocery on West Fifth Street until their retirement in 1972. Many remember them for their humanitarian efforts as good neighbors.
Julia is survived by three daughters, Shirley Galli and husband, Norman, Martha Galli and husband, Jack, of West Frankfort and Karen McClusky of Harrisburg; six grandchildren, Bryan Galli, Kim Ransom, Brad Galli, Greg Galli, Dave Galli and Kris McClusky; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, Susan Malkovich, Laura Race, Marianne Winterteen and Cathy Ciucci; and one sister-in-law, Lucille Ciucci.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sophie Stefan Travelstead of Johnston City.
To sign the guest register or for more information, visit www.murmanandwilson.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Julia Malkovich
Robin Kee Williams
August 14, 2008
Karen, I'm sorry about your mom. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It's hard to lose a mother (mine was March 2008) but always know they are in a better place.
Melissa McClement-Engler
August 14, 2008
Susan,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Aunt. My thoughts are with you and your family.
lashawna thompson
August 13, 2008
shirley,martha,and karen. Sorry to hear about momma jewel I will keep you in my prayers,and I just learned of her passing.
Bob McMullen
August 12, 2008
Shirley, Martha, and Karen.
Thank you Karen for the call. Sorry I was out of town. I had a lot of respect for Julia and will miss her.
Gary and Cindy Lingle
August 12, 2008
Greg: Sorry to hear about your grandmother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Martin&Janie Lee
August 11, 2008
Martha and Shirley, I enjoyed knowing your Mother and know she was special to you.
Sincere Sympathy.
Martin&Janie Lee
August 11, 2008
Martha and Shirley, I enjoyed knowing your Mother and know she was special to you.
Sincere Sympathy.
Blodwen WITTKAMP
August 11, 2008
My prayers will be with you girls. It is a sad time, but I will always cherish the good friendship we had with you and your families. Memories are to be cheirshed.
John & Christie McIntyre
August 11, 2008
Karen -
Christie and I are very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Although we only met her once, I could see where you got your "fiestiness." Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
John & Christie McIntyre
Eva (Oliver) Wahlfeldt
August 11, 2008
Karen, I'm sorry about your mom. She lived a long life. I remember being in the store with you while she worked. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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