Mark William Mikula – Murrysville
Obituaries
March 14, 2023

Mark William Mikula – Murrysville

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Mark William Mikula, 64, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. Born on June 19, 1958, Mark is the son of the late Stella Mikula Simone.   Mark was a graduate of Swissvale High School and after high school attended Electronic Institute of Pittsburgh, where he obtained his associate degree in Electronic and Computer Technology. Mark worked for Duquesne Light as an electronic technician for over 37 years until his retirement. He spent his retirement years with his loving wife, Lisa, and the couple would have shared their 30th anniversary October 16. Mark loved cars. He enjoyed working on cars, attending car shows and especially racing cars. He was a member of the Porsche Club and always looked forward to riding his motorcycle to the famous Sturgis Bike Week. Surviving to cherish Mark’s memory  are his wife, Lisa Hill Mikula; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Henry Hill; his brother-in-law, Shawn (Debbie) Hill; and his little fur-friend, Layla Ann. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Stella. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at 1 p.m. March 18, 2023, at HOGAN-MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. The services will be livestreamed on Facebook and may be found at the Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral Home Facebook page. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan-melenyzer.com.

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