Brother Jon Miknich

BERWICK — Brother Jon Miknich (Rickey), 70, of Berwick, died Thursday night, Nov. 15, 2018, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, from complications of leukemia.

Born in Berwick, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen Miknich. He was a 1968 graduate of Berwick High School and was educated as a Byzantine Franciscan Friar at St. Basil The Great Seminary, Stamford, Conn. Brother Jon served at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Edwardsville, and Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, until a few weeks ago.

He is survived by his God Son, Brian Rubenstein, who was like a brother to him; two brothers, Barry Chura (Pamela), of New York, Michael Miknich, of Berwick; one sister, Michelle Stachak (Brian), of Nanticoke; nieces, nephews, cousins, and most special cousin, Sharon Miknich, of Bloomsburg.

A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated by The Very Rev. Paul R. Wolensky at noon on Tuesday in St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville, PA 18704. Viewing for family and friends will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday until time of Liturgy. Interment will follow in Ss. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery, Berwick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred for St. Vladimir's Mortgage Debt, 70 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville, PA 18704. Arrangements by the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Ave., West Scranton.