John C. Mikan, 77, of Monroeville passed away Thursday in his home with his wife and children at his side after fighting a hard battle with cancer.

John was born in his Trafford home on April 25, 1938, son of the late Ivan and Mary (Belli) Mikan.

John, a graduate of Trafford High School, served six years in the Army Reserves.

He took great pride in his career as a car dealer and co-owner of Mikan Pontiac with his brother Robert.

John was a passionate devotee of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

He was a beloved husband, stepfather, and grandfather.

He is predeceased by his mother, Mary (Belli) Mikan; his father, Ivan Mikan; and his canine friend, Bee Gee.

John is survived by his wife Starr (Matis) of 37 years; his son, Dean Matis (Carol Michel) of Butler and Melissa Matis of Monroeville; his grandchildren, Adam Matis (Chelsea), Nathaniel Matis, Marissa Matis and Caleb Matis; his brother, Robert Mikan (Nancy); two nieces and a nephew; and his dog Skippy.

MIKAN — Family and friends of John C. Mikan, who died on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home, 702 7th St. (State Route 130), Trafford.Parting prayers will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Regis Church Trafford with the Rev. David Nazimek as celebrant.Entombment will follow with military honors in New St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum, N. Versailles.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to either the Heartland Hospice, 3520 Route 130, Irwin PA 15642 or the Hillman Cancer Center of Pittsburgh, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15232.For information call 412-372-3111 or visit www.dobrinickfhinc.com.