Edward Mikel, 97, of West Newton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg , surrounded by his family . He was born July 25, 1928 , in Sewickley Twp., son of the late Valentine and Vincencija (Benko) Mikel.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife , Irene ( Hensberger) Mikel in 2001; two brothers, Yernie and Valentine Mikel; and five sisters, Frances Siler, Mary Mikel, Ann Bolk, Jennie Mikel, Rose M. Bussard.
Prior to his retirement Ed was the president of Mikel Coal Company and Mikel Trucking Co. Inc. along with being a lifelong farmer. He loved his cowboy hat collection. He was a member of St. Edward Church in Herminie and the West Newton Sportsmens Club. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great - grandchildren.
Ed is survived by his two daughters; Maryann (Stanley) Revers and Rose Mikel both of West Newton; three special grandchildren , Stanley ( Jiajing) Revers , Kasimir ( Mary Anne) Revers, Edward ( Amber) Revers, nine special great -grandchildren; Ava, Lillian, Tulip, Kasimir Jr., Leila, Jasper, Alexander, Samuel, Maci; numerous nieces and nephews, great -nieces, and great -nephews.
He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors.
Friends will be received from 3 to 7pm , Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the Joseph W. Nickels Funeral Home Inc. 404 Sewickley Ave., Herminie, PA 15637. A private funeral liturgy will be held at noon on Friday Jan. 30, 2026 , in the funeral home. Private interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Edward Church , 120 St. Edward Lane , Herminie , PA 15637, in memory of Ed. To send online condolences, please visit www.nickelsfuneralhomeinc.com
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