Michael “Mike” Kruika

April 12, 2016

Michael “Mike” Kruika, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Calvary Fellowship Homes. Born in Delano, PA he was the son of the late Metro and Mary Kruika. He was the loving husband of Margaret “Marge” Kruika with whom he shared over 58 years of marriage.

Mike worked at the 7UP Bottling Co. in Lancaster for over 30 years retiring from there in the early 1990’s.

He was an avid Penn State football fan, enjoyed bowling and attending LCHS athletics.

Mike was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church where he was a member of the Rosary club.

Mike proudly served as a sergeant in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

In addition to his wife he is survived by 2 daughters, Christine wife of Mark Gimber of Lancaster and Margo wife of John D’Ercole of Red Lion, PA; Also surviving are four grandchildren, Mark, Stephen, Gregory Gimber and Michael D’Ercole; sister, Anastasia “Nellie” Hress of Mahanoy City, PA. He was preceded in death by eight siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Monday, April 18, 2016 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602. Friends will be received one hour prior to the mass at the church on Monday. Interment in St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to the Lancaster Catholic High School Athletic Dept, 650 Juliette Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601.