Alan Mikula

1946 - 2025

Alan Mikula, 79, of Vandergrift, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Sept. 24, 1946, in Tarentum, to the late Dorothy Tomayko and Theodore Mikula. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Letti (Oplinger) Mikula; three sons, Eric of Vandergrift, Kevin of York, and Keith of Cumberland, MD. Alan and Letti have 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Ken of Vandergrift and Dennis of Florida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Mikula. Alan graduated from Kiski in 1964 and Clarion University. In 1969, with a degree in education. He was a member of Clarion's Theta Xi fraternity. Alan had a master's from IUP in instructional media and graduate courses from Penn State. He was a member of many local organizations, including the Vandergrift Lions Club, where he was a former president, and the East Vandergrift Slovak Club, where he is on the board of directors. He has played guitar and sung in many bands since he was 15, most recently the Fabulous Flashbacks and Stagger Lee. He was an administrator for Penn State, Altoona campus, for 20 years as well as a teacher of education courses. After retiring, he became the mayor of Altoona and the mayor of Vandergrift after moving back to Vandergrift. Alan also owned Amish Fine Furniture and Vision IV Photography, both of the Vandergrift area. Alan loved doing photography, winning many awards for his photos, riding his motorcycle and MG, traveling the country with his wife, singing and playing his guitar, and especially spending time with his family. He was a proud father and grandfather and a loving husband. Family and friends will be received from 3 till 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in DUNMIRE-KERR & ROWE FUNERAL HOME INC., 244 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. To leave an online condolence, visit us at www.Dunmirekerr.com.Com