James "Pappy" Mihalko's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Madera, Pennsylvania

James "Pappy" Mihalko

May 21, 1968 - June 9, 2025 (57 years old)

Madera, Pennsylvania

James "Pappy" Mihalko's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Madera, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

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James "Pappy" Mihalko

May 21, 1968 - June 9, 2025 (57 years old)

Madera, Pennsylvania

James Mihalko Obituary

The passing of James Mihalko (Madera, Pennsylvania) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 9, 2025 at the age of 57. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Frank, Mabel Elling (Leaper), Metro and Virginia Mihalko (McGhee). He is survived by: his parents, James Mihalko, Sr. and Carol Mihalko (Elling) of Beulah; his siblings, Melissa Shetrom (Timothy) of Huntingdon and Douglas Mihalko (Laura) of Beulah; his nieces and nephews, Justin Shetrom of Huntingdon, Brooke Mihalko of Beulah, Brady Mihalko of Beulah and Brynne Mihalko of Beulah; and his girlfriend Darla Pry of Cherry Tree. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Madera Volunteer Fire Company Hall (2720 Main St, Madera, PA 16661). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the James "Pappy" Mihalko, Jr. FFA Memorial Scholarship, c/o MVCEA, 4934 Green Acre Rd, Houtzdale, PA 16651.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.



Wed

June 18

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Madera Volunteer Fire Company Hall
2720 Main St, Madera, PA 16661

Wed

June 18

Funeral service

6:00 PM

Madera Volunteer Fire Company Hall
2720 Main St, Madera, PA 16661

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June 11, 2025

Christi Bush-Makin wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear about Honker! We at Central Penn Vision Associates will definitely miss seeing him. Fly High Honker! Keep watch over all of us! Thinking and praying for all of you! Stephanie, Danielle, Peg, Christi, Nickie, Tiffany, Jessica, Emily, Alecia, Sophia and Riley.”


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