Doris L. Bickel was born on Feb. 4, 1930, and passed away on July 15, 2025.
Dear Mom,
You were so proud that you made it to age 95 — quite an accomplishment! I am glad that I was there to the end with you.
You were quite a spunky, vibrant person, who always had many friends or made some the day you met them. Your artistry of people, scenery, and animals was well done and quite colorful. I watched you do puzzles and word searches in your 90s.
My mom worked as a reporter at the Lebanon Daily News in her younger years. That is why she became the “official” speechmaker at events, such as birthdays and weddings, and spoke eloquently. She worked at Winthrop for over 25 years in the Lab and at Keller Insurance Company up until the age of 72.
Doris was preceded in death by Joseph M. Mikoni, her husband for 33 years, and Robert Bickel Sr. for 39 years, as well as her son, John J. Mikoni, and daughter, Marie T. Mikoni, and is survived by Joni Laicha, wife of Joseph P. Laicha. She has four grandchildren.
I want to extend special thanks to the Juniper Village staff and administrator for their care of her over the past few years.
Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery alongside Joseph M. Mikoni. A private service will be held at the convenience of the immediate family.
She will be missed by all.
Love, Joni
