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ERNEST COHOLIC Obituary
Age 81, on Monday, April 22, 2019, of Mt. Lebanon. Husband of 52 years to Darlene (Plazinski); father of Christian (Margaret); son of the late Nick and Mary Coholic; brother of Barbara (John) Jankowski, the late Nicholas (Carol) Coholic, and the late Lucille (survived by Matt) Ostrofsky. Ernest graduated from South High in 1956, was a member of the National Honor Society, and President of the PA Junior Historians. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Ernest was a probation officer for Juvenile Court for 36 years, worked part-time at Auberle Boys Home, and was an avid fan of all Pittsburgh Sports. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville RD., Brentwood, 15227, on Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Saturday morning at 8:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anne Church, at 9:30 a.m., followed by interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. Please send condolences to johnfslater.com.
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Michael Hardner
April 29, 2019
Chris,
Sorry for the loss of your father prayers to you and your family contact me if you just want to talk buddy Your father was a dedicated man who serviced the city of Pittsburgh in so many ways he will be missed
Mike Hardner
April 27, 2019
We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of seeing our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
Christian Coholic
April 27, 2019
Thank you for being a dedicated and wonderful father. May God give you eternal rest. Love always, your son, Your son, Christian.
Bob Hester
April 25, 2019
A friend of family.. A man of Faith,
Character-- just a good guy..
I'll remember you punting a football, from the Church Yard to Fulton in Mt Oliver..
You'd have been in the NFL today..
Semper Fi my Brother..
RIP...
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April 25, 2019
Sorry for your family's loss. In the days ahead, may you find comfort from the God of loyal love and in the promises found in his word.
Eric Lawson
April 25, 2019
I remember Ernie from our days at Juvenile Court. He was always so pleasant with a smile on his face. I'm terribly sorry to hear of his passing. Many prayers for his family and friends.
April 25, 2019
May the God of all comfort soothe your mind and heart's as the days go on. John 6:40
Cathie Hester Haydusko
April 24, 2019
Barbara and Family of Ernie,
I am so sorry for your loss. We go back many years. I have nothing but good memories of Ernie and your family. He was a good guy.
May you rest in peace Ernie.
God Bless.
Kathy and Ed Klunder
April 24, 2019
Ernie, we will always remember all the wonderful conversations we had with you. Always a joy to socialize with the Coholics. You will be missed.
Michele Luci
April 24, 2019
My condolences to Ernie's family and may Ernie rest in the Peace of Christ now.
Michele Lucas, a fellow workers from Juvenile Court days.
Brother Marine
April 24, 2019
Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service.
April 24, 2019
Sorry for your family's loss. In the days ahead, may you find comfort from the God of loyal love and in the promises found in his word.
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