Neale R. McMicken, 73, passed away at home in Meshoppen, PA surrounded by his loving family on Thursday morning, October 22, 2026.

He was born in Meshoppen, PA to Charles H.(d. March 10, 1977) and Verna (Clapper) McMicken (d. February 9, 2010). He was a graduate of Elk Lake High School and then attended Temple University. Neale was most notably employed at the Bendix Corporation in Montrose and retired from Tobyhanna Army Depot as an Electronics Technician.

He was a musician, playing keyboard in many local bands including Auburn, Iggy Skid, and Nashville Cats. Neale enjoyed traveling to faraway places and doing improvement projects at home.

Neale is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patti (Furman) McMicken; his daughter, Jennifer Burke (Timothy); son Justin McMicken; son Brian McMicken (Danielle); three grandchildren, Pippa Burke, Lucas Squier-McMicken, and Isabel Squier-McMicken; and his sisters-in-law, Bonnie Payne and Carol Furman. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Janet Thompson and her husband, Charles; brother, Charles “Mickey” O. McMicken; and his brothers-in-law, David Payne, Roger Furman, and James Furman.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hunts for Healing, PO Box 728, Wyalusing, PA 18853.

Arrangements are entrusted with the Sheldon Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.SheldonFuneralHomes.com.