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Franklin Coslett Obituary
Born in Edwardsville, Frank was a son of the late Job and Margaret Cox Coslett. He was a graduate of Edwardsville High School and attended Wilkes University.
Frank was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. His sense of civic duty was not limited to his military service; Frank was a member and past president of Kingston Borough Council and a former Pennsylvania state representative serving the 120th District for a number of terms. He retired with an undefeated electoral record.
A successful businessman, Frank, along with his sons, owned and operated Coslett Plastering Contractor.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 283, Kingston; American Legion Black Diamond Post, Kingston; King David Masonic Lodge, Kingston; Irem Temple and the Caldwell Consistory. Frank was a life member of Bethesda Congregational Church, Edwardsville.
Preceding Frank in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife, the former Margaret Price; infant granddaughters, Beverly and Linda Wagner; brothers, Richard, John, Harold and Harry; sisters, Mary, Blodwyn and Blanche.
Frank is survived by sons, Frank and wife, Susan, Shavertown; Robert and wife, Donna, Forty Fort; daughter, Cheryl Wagner and husband, Lee, Dallas; 10 grandchildren, Frank Jr. and Mark Coslett; Debbie Karp; Lee Jr. and Michael Wagner; Beth Ann Viglone; Robert Jr., Chad, Eric and Shane Coslett; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Job, George and Delbert, all of Kingston; and Robert, Shavertown; sisters, Ruth, Margaret, Rachel, Evelyn and Ethel, all of Kingston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Frank will be sadly missed by all. He defined dignity, pride and respect and was the embodiment of all three.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Harold C. Snowdon Home for Funerals Inc., 420 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The Rev. M. Lynn Snyder will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The Coslett family would like to thank the staff of Timber Ridge Health Care Center for the compassionate care Frank received.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Charlie Coslett
February 1, 2011
Cheryl, Frank, and Bob:
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, a truly special guy, whose company I always enjoyed. As I am in Florida until mid-February, I am unable to convey my sorrow personally, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the many wonderful memories you have sustain you in these
tough times.
Rory Wright
January 31, 2011
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Love to all.
Malcolm Brunges
January 30, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joanne Gavlick
January 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron Phillips
January 30, 2011
My condolences to Frank Coslett and his family and to all his siblings who I have known as friends and neighbors for many years in the Westmoor section of Kingston. The contributions that the Coslett family has made to Kingston and surrounding areas for decades has been an inspiration to all of us who have known them.They are,and have been, a truly remarkable family.
January 30, 2011
My sincere condolences to franks family, frank was a very funny man, my grandfather and him were friends for like forever. He was a kind hearted man with a lot of friendship to give. Ill never forget the times my grandfather(james Dickson) and I spent with him fishing on the dock. My heart goes out to you all and god bless. Chris Hayden ox
Greg Kilgus
January 30, 2011
Frank, Bob and Families,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jack Sloan
January 30, 2011
The entire Sloan family is sorry to hear about the passing of Frank. He was a very kind sole and a great friend of our family.
May God bless Frank and all the Coslett family
Jack Sloan and Family
Frank and Eleanor Malia
January 30, 2011
Very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was not only a helpful colleague but a good and trusted friend. His accomplishments are many and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Condolences to all the family. Our prayers shall be with you and Frank.
Wayne Thomas
January 30, 2011
Our sincere condolences go out to the Coslett family. Although we are away, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Marie and Wayne Thomas
BARRY THERESA BASESKI
January 30, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
USA USA
January 30, 2011
MY CONDOLENCES TO FRANKS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I DID NOT KNOW FRANK, I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME SO I CAN HAVE MY FREEDOM. RIP FRANK SAY HELLO TO THE BOYS. YOUR FAMILY SHOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER THEY HAVE A ANGEL WITH THEM WHERE EVER THEY GO.
RIP FRANK
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