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John Kosich Obituary
John S. Kosich, 83, of Evans City died Saturday evening in an automobile accident on Interstate 79 in Marshall Township, Alleg-heny County.
Born Jan. 14, 1923, in Aultman, Indiana County, he was the son of Joseph and Agatha Brasich Kosic.
He was a member of St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church, Mars.
Mr. Kosich was the owner of John's Bar and Grill in Forward Township, which he and his wife established in 1967.
He served as a private first class in the Army during World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Irene M. Kluchurosky Kosich, whom he married July 2, 1949; two sons, John Kosich of San Francisco, Calif., and Edward Kosich of Evans City; a daughter and her spouse, Pat and Tony Yenick of Zelienople; a brother, Joseph Kosich of Oil City; and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Cribbs of Wooster, Ohio, Mrs. Barbara Vukoder of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Mrs. Mary Kujaua of Stow, Ohio.
He also is survived by four grandchildren, Nichole "Nicki" and Dustin "Dusty" Yenick and Chase and Cambree Kosich, and numerous nieces and nephews.
KOSICH - Friends of John S. Kosich, who died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St., Evans City. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church, Mars, with the Rev. Charles Bober officiating. Burial will be at the Evans City Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church Building Fund, 212 Hook St., Mars, PA 16046; the Evans City Library, 204 S. Jackson St., Evans City, PA 16033; or the Evans City Fireman's Association, North Jackson St., Evans City, PA 16033.
Information also is available at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Kosich
terri yochum
September 12, 2006
To the Kosich family,
My heart broke when I heard about John. I enjoyed seeing him everyday at work. He was kind of like a grandfater to me, always willing to help, to talk and to just give out hugs. He is a special man and loved all of his family so much. Sometimes he was so funny, everyone enjoyed his stories. You know when we get to the heavenly place where he is he'll be saving a "barstool" for us! Here for you, God Bless.
love, terri
Ginny Keim
September 1, 2006
I am so sorry for your great loss. I did not know Mr. Kosich; I came upon the accident minutes after it happened. I have thought many times of his family and wanted to let you know how sad I am for all of you. If only thoughts and prayers could relieve the grief. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Karen and Chris Torbett (Hasbach)
August 30, 2006
Irene and Family,
We were so saddened to learn of your loss. Our heartfelt parayers are with you all. I often met John while taking his walk along our lane, exchanged pleasantries and always a smile and wave. He is missed.
Again, please know our thoughts are with all of you.
Tom Wasielewski
August 25, 2006
Ed, I was really saddend to read the artical my dad sent me about the accident, I know that my dad, Matt, and John were long time friends. The last time that I was in Pa. (many years ago) my dad & I stopped in and had a beer. It's been many, many years ago but perhaps you might remember the night at your house when you and I got in trouble for the battle you & I had spraying each other with your sisters perfume. Memories of your family are some of the dearest that I have of back home. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Judy (Witzel) Kline
August 17, 2006
So sad to hear of your loss. John always had the the time to stop and ask how you were doing,offer advice, and even help you out if he could. He could always put a smile on my face. I will miss seeing him when I am back home. God bless him and your family.
Bob & Pam Baird
August 13, 2006
John will be greatly missed, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Walleye Chiplock
August 11, 2006
Ed my father grew up with your father. Your father will be missed by meany!!!!! Wally Chiplock
Ed, Bill, Esther & Shirley Nulph
August 11, 2006
On behalf of our Mom & Dad (Ted & Bessie Nulph); who thought very highly of you folks, we would like to express our most sincere sympathy, and to let you know our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Most Sincerely,
Russ & Bev Dudek
August 11, 2006
Ed & Family,
In Loving memories of John will keep him always with you in your heart may those memories bring you comfort and help ease your sadness.
With Our Deepest Sympathy
Russ and Bev Dudek
Lori McCann
August 10, 2006
Ed, I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. I did not know him, but if he was as nice as you, then he was a nice person, indeed! Please accept my sympathy.
Lori McCann, from the Cranberry Liquor store.
Rob Johnson
August 10, 2006
Ed and family
Joanne and I would like to offer our condolences on the passing of John. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margy Goehring
August 9, 2006
Dear Irene, Ed, Patty and John,
I just got back from vacation and was so shocked and saddened to learn the news about John. I have so many great memories from the time I worked in the bar with you folks, including a lot of laughs with John. He enjoyed life, and was a good person. I am so sorry I was not at the funeral to offer words of comfort, but I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss, and this is a great loss for many people. I hope and pray that you are comforted by the many memories you have with John.
Love,
Margy
Cassie, Dustin, Delaney & Camden Winkler
August 9, 2006
Pat Yenick and family---
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please let me know if I can do anything. You and your family are in our prayers.
Rodney Kniess
August 9, 2006
Kosich Family,
I always enjoyed the little talks John and I would have at the bar. He would lighten the room just by entering it. John was enjoyed by many and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Your friends will help you through this and your memories will last forever. May God bless and protect your family.
Vickie Rupert
August 9, 2006
John had good times, had great friends and was one, had a wonderful family and had a good life taken too soon. He will be missed.
Deb Fiel
August 9, 2006
Ed and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cassie Henderson
August 8, 2006
Irene and family,
I grew up working for you, John, and Ed. We had a lot of laughs and John was a wonderful man. He will be missed. God bless you all in this time. Love you.
Geri and Ken Minehart
August 8, 2006
Ken and I will always remember his kind and always pleasant ways. To a wonderful family we share your sorrow.
Jeanette Kennedy
August 8, 2006
Irene and family Please know you*re being kept in heartfelt prayers at this difficult time
Matt and Jamie Eury
August 8, 2006
Patty, Tony, Nicki & Dusty - We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sadness. We love you all.
Gwen and Stump
August 8, 2006
Irene,Ed and family, Know that we are thinking of you in your time of loss.
Chet Marsh Family
August 8, 2006
Ed and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Ken Karsh
August 8, 2006
I didn't know John Kosich, but my friend & I were among the first people at the scene of his accident. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I just wanted you all to know that everybody there did the best they could to help him and that he didn't suffer. May John rest in peace.
John Muska
August 7, 2006
Irene,Ed,Patty,John. I remember some great times with a great man. John will forever be in our hearts.
Bob & Sheila Witzel
August 7, 2006
Irene, Ed & Patty, we are saddened to hear of the passing of John, a fine friend. He never failed to ask about how our family members were getting along. He will be missed by so many people, who have known him such a long time, such as our family. God be with you in such a sad time.
Melody Basilone
August 7, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Bryce &Mickey Bryant
August 7, 2006
Ed and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
The Huffman Family
August 7, 2006
Irene,Eddie,Patty,John
John will always be in our hearts, and you all will be in our thoughts and prayers!~
The Huffman Family
The Walker Family
August 7, 2006
Irene,Ed,John,Pat,
Theres no words to describe how many of us feel...We are all deeply saddened by the loss of a great man, John will be missed greatly. Our sympathys are with you all!!!
The Walker Family
John & Terri Watson
August 7, 2006
So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your fond memories.
Carol Cochenour
August 7, 2006
Ed,and family
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Your farther was a wonderful man. He will be missed from all of us.
The gang from MSA
Shirley Ann "Sam" Minehart
August 7, 2006
John was very special to our entire family and will be sadly missed. His gentle smile and kind, confident demeanor are imprinted in my mind and on my heart.
Tom Fiel
August 7, 2006
Irene, Ed, Patty & John,
Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow; John watched me grow up from the time I was a little boy. He will be sadly missed by all. Our condolences to you and your entire family John was a great man.
Tom Fiel & Roxane Moody
Effie & Bryan Confer
August 7, 2006
John was such a wonderful guy, we will miss him. Our Sympathy to the family.
Kelly Watts
August 7, 2006
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love, Kelly & Sydney
Melissa Thompson
August 7, 2006
Irene, Ed, and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. John was a wonderful friend and person to everyone he knew. He will be sadely missed by all who knew him.
Charlie and Debbie Thompson and
Randy and Missy Thompson
Cindy (St. John's) Henry
August 7, 2006
He will be missed. My sympathy to you and your family.
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