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Joseph Mikulka Obituary
He was born in Swoyersville on September 15, 1940, son of the late Joseph Mikulka and Clara Zenda Mikulka Root.
He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Swoyersville and was a graduate of Swoyersville High School, Class of 1958. He retired from the Proctor and Gamble plant in Mehoopany in 1988 after 23 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman; he especially enjoyed the time that he spent fishing with his grandchildren. Joe enjoyed going to auctions and fighting for the Rights of the Disabled.
Surviving is his wife, Lucille Lamorexux Mikulka; son, Joseph of Jackson, Mich.; daughters, Lynn Oliver of Tunkhannock, Jacqueline Kiederling of Nanticoke, Kristine Warriner of Montrose; brothers, Dave Mikulka of Meshoppen, Donald Root of Tunkhannock; sister, Donna Brown of Courtdale; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memoria l service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with Mr. Joseph Poklemba, Chaplain of Asera Care Hospice, Clarks Summit. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the senders local SPCA or to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Mikulka
Linda Barham
September 20, 2008
Joe, you and your family are in my prayers.
Dale Zurakowski
September 19, 2008
Joe, you and your family are in my prayers on the tragic loss of your father.
Rick Keiderling
September 19, 2008
Joe you will be missed you were an awesome person.
Dan Collard
September 19, 2008
Joe I am truly sorry and keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Kevin Deer
September 19, 2008
Joe and family, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Family is an important factor of life and when a member is lost the loss is felt for years to come. Should you need me I am here for you. Be safe on your journey home.
Evagene Wellman
September 19, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather. Joe: It was a Blessing that you were able to visit your father just now before his passing. Take Care. See you when you get back to Michigan.
Bill Meade
September 18, 2008
Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Work with him in Pampers and use to give him a ride to work.
Joe Foley
September 18, 2008
To the Family of Joe Mikulka,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I worked with Joe for many years in
Pampers. Joe and I had a lot in
common, we both had polio in our
young years. Joe Foley
Renie Chambers
September 18, 2008
Dear Lynn & Family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Love Renie & Family
CHARLES AND MARYANNE MIKULKA
September 18, 2008
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
CHUCK HAS A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES OF TIMES SPENT FISHING AND HUNTING WITH DAVE AND JOE.
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