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I have nothing but respect for a man that gave so much to the community. God rest his soul.
Doug Walker
October 23, 2025 | Friend


Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
1938 - 2025-10-12
Matthew Waide Kozak, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital. Mr. Kozak was born Nov. 17, 1938, in White, to the late Matthew and Gladys Wiltrout Kozak. Waide was a member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Connellsville...
Read MoreI have nothing but respect for a man that gave so much to the community. God rest his soul.
Doug Walker
October 23, 2025 | Friend
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Wade. He was a great teacher, colleague, and friend and will be remembered with great respect. Alberta and Donovan and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marleen and Joe Ocasek
October 20, 2025

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The Pagano Family
October 16, 2025 | Florence
We became friends when he & Bertie were married. I worked with Alberta & was so happy when Donovan made them a beautiful family of 3. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bertie, Donovan and Staci and Waide´s grandchildren. May you RIP Waide in the arms of our Lord.
Lee & Carole Pagano & Family
October 16, 2025 | Friend
Coach Kodak, was my freshmen and JV football coach and my science teacher. A Great Mentor who truly cared about you! Coach thanks for the life lessons and great memories! Prayer and Condolences to all family and friends. Respectfully Bill Chenoweth. Class of 73.
Bill Chenoweth
October 16, 2025 | School
Was my teacher and freshman football coach a true mentor and hard working man I will forever remember the life lesson he taught me rip coach
David Vokes
October 15, 2025 | School
We are very saddened to learn of Waide's passing. He was a True Gentleman. May he + R I P + Amen.
Ron & Sue Firment
October 15, 2025 | Work
Sending our love and sympathies to the family.
Linda Pilla
October 15, 2025 | Family
Back in highschool he coached freshman football when I their. I sure everyone knows if you played football. He said (throw that hammer). Great coach and roll model. But he was a great man. Rest in peace
David (Sub) Sobinsky
October 15, 2025 | School