Eric Lee Simkoff
Born in Los Angeles CA. January 11th, 1969
Passed in Denton NC. April 1st, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Eric Simkoff. He passed
away in his home on April 1st 2025 at the age of 56.
A beloved father, son, “Pop Pop”, and friend to all, he was known for his selflessness and immense love
for all those close to him. Eric lived his life dedicated to his family and his favorite furry companions. He was a true mechanic
at heart with the ability to diagnose and repair nearly anything with a motor. He was known to be smart with his hands and
his mouth-always the first to crack a joke.
Eric is survived by his wife Lisa Simkoff, mother and father Teri and Jerry Simkoff, sister Linda “Boo”
Simkoff, children Steven Batts, Christian Blackwelder, Christopher, Kaleb, and Joshua Simkoff, and many grandchildren. Preceded
in death by son, Andrew Mann.
The family
is holding a celebration of life on Sunday April 13th, 2025 at First Baptist Church 383 W Salisbury St. Denton, NC from 2:00
to 5:00pm.
They ask that those who attend,
please dress casual.
In lieu of flowers,
the family has requested that if you’d like to make a donation that it be made out to your local animal shelter in memory
of Eric Lee Simkoff
John Makuch
July 21, 1947 – April 1, 2025
John
Alex Makuch, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on April 1, 2025. Born in Bridgewater, NJ, on July 21,
1947, John lived a full life of dedication, service, and love for his family.
John was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Navy for 20 years. During is time in the
Navy, he served in Vietnam with the 3rd Marine Division, where his bravery and commitment to his country earned him the respect
and admiration of his peers. After retiring from the Navy, John continued his service to his community with a second career
at the Chesapeake Police Department in Virginia. While on the police force, he was a sharpshooter and a sniper on the SWAT
Team.
John was a devoted husband to his wife
of 58 years, Ann Katherine (Pichalski) Makuch, and a loving father to John Alex Makuch Jr. and Kimberly Makuch Leppert. He
cherished his role as a grandfather to Alex Makuch, Michaelanne Makuch, Ian Leppert, and Izabel Leppert. His family was a
source of pride and he loved spending time with them.
John craved excitement and it showed in both work and play. He loved hitting the road on his Harley-Davidson and
he loved fishing. Whether it was deep sea or surf fishing in Oregon Inlet or fishing on the lake where he lived, he was always
happy to throw in a line. He was a scuba diver, marathon runner, competitive shooter, and overall thrill seeker. John was
also a talented musician who played a wide variety of instruments and could typically play them by ear. Mostly, he loved to
laugh and to make others laugh, especially his grandchildren.
John’s legacy of service, love, and dedication will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He is preceded
in death by his parents, John Makuch and Ruby Eileen (Mitchell) Makuch, brothers Henry Makuch and Ronald Makuch, and his sister
Carol Ann (Makuch) Woods.
Online condolences can be
made to the family at www.briggsfuneralhome.com.
