George P Mikan
June 12, 1946 ~ July 15, 2016 (age 70) 70 Years OldShare using:
BARBERTON---George P. Mikan, 70, passed away July 15, 2016.
George was born in Barberton where he was a life resident. George had been a part of the Akron music scene for over 40 years. He is an accomplished jazz musician, music educator, private keyboard (piano) and instrumental instructor and band director. He began his music studies at an early age while attending Sts. Cyril and Methodius Elementary School and Archbishop Hoban High School.
George was very proud of being the band director for 30 years at St. Augustine and St. Sebastian Schools.
Preceded in death by his parents, George and Goldie; He is survived by wife Fran; children Doug (Christine), Carol (Marty) Fletcher, Jonathan (Brenda), Joseph and Joshua; 10 grandchildren and one on the way; brother Jim (Jill) Mikan; and goddaughter Jessica Rigney.
Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 5-8 P.M. at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton. Private Funeral Service for the family on Wednesday.