Melvin F. Markulik

Melvin F. Markulik, 82, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in his home. He was born April 14, 1940 in Wyano, Pa., a son of the late Michael A. and Margaret (Leggin) Markulik. Mr. Markulik was a 1958 graduate of Cumberland Township High School and served in the U. S. Navy from 1958 until 1962 when he moved to Washington, D.C. to work for United Airlines. He and his brother, Michael "Jack" Markulike operated the Sunoco service station in Carmichaels from 1964 until 1965 when Melvin returned again to work for United Airlines at multiple airports including Dulles, Va., Los Angeles, Cal., Cleveland, Ohio and Denver, Col. where he retired in 1995. For a brief time, he worked as an automotive salesman in Boulder, Col.

Mr. Markulik was a member of the St. Matthias Parish in Carmichaels and was a former fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed golfing, going to the Dairy Queen and traveling on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and, no matter where he was, Melvin was always an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Mr. Markulik supported his children in their sports and cherished traveling to his grandchildren's sporting events.

On June 25, 1960, he married Barbara M. Parrish, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Cynthia A. Smith (Brian) of Brunswick, Ohio; two sons, Anthony W. Markulik (Lori) of Aurora, Col. and Michael A. Markulik of Carmichaels; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Shannon, Samantha, Cody, Lauren, Zach, Molly, Alexis, Melanie and Gregory; five great grandchildren, Kayleigh, Brayden, Nayson, Laylynn and Kobe; a brother, Harry James Markulik (Boots) of Carmichaels; a sister-in-law, Dolores A. Markulik of Carmichaels and a son-in-law, Al Finch of Texas and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a daughter, Melanie Finch; a grandson, Joshua Markulik; three brothers, Michael "Jack" Markulike, and his wife, Nellie, William Charles Markulik and his wife, Mary, and Bernard A. Markulik ; a sister, Betty June Long and her husband, Wayne and three nephews, Gary Long, Stephen J. Markulik and John Markulik and a niece, Brenda A. Markulik .

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Thursday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where a blessing service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, March 24, 2023 followed at 11:00 A.M. by a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Matthias Parish at St. Hugh, Carmichaels with the Rev. James Farnan as celebrant.

Interment with military honors by the U. S. Navy and the Greene County Honor Guard will follow at Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels.