Obituary

Doyka, Florence L., 88, Portage, passed away March 8, 2018 at Windber Hospice.  Born March 27, 1929 in Portage to the late John and Madalyn (Evagash) Markovich. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer Doyka; son, Timothy Doyka; brothers, Elmer Markovich; and John Markovich. Survived by children, Eileen married to Peter Mider, Richland; Gene married to JoAnne Varner, Windber; daughter-in-law, Anne Doyka, South Fork; grandchildren, Michael Mider (Sara), York, PA; Philip Mider; Todd Doyka, Windber; Jason Doyka (Stephanie), Windber; Cory Doyka (Stephanie), West Virginia; Zach, Ricky, and Sam Doyka, South Fork; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Bertha Markovich; and numerous nieces and nephews. Florence was a resident of Richland Township for many years and was a great artist. Family & friends will be received Monday March 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Simple Alternatives Inc., 717 Main St. Windber, PA 15963, where a service will then be held at 10 a.m on Tuesday. Private interment at Richland Cemetery. Gene and JoAnne would like to thank Dr. Patrick Gray and the staff at Brookside Manor Personal Care Home in Portage and Windber Hospice for all the care and attention they gave Florence. Arrangements in care of Simple Alternatives, Inc., Affordable Cremation & Sensible Funeral Care. Condolences may be made at SimpleAlternativeCares.com