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Patrick Kohl Obituary
He was born Oct. 10, 1987, in Danville, beloved son of Kent J. and JoAnn Rebuck Kohl.
Patrick was a senior at Shikellamy High School, where he was an honor student. He was involved in many activities during his high school career, including choir and jubilation choir, key club, prom committee, school store, Peer Leadership, and a Broadway Revue. He participated in district and regional chorus during his sophomore year and was selected for district chorus this year.
Patrick loved to play soccer and he loved his teammates. This year he was named Outstanding Offensive Player of the Year and to the Susquehanna Valley Conference first team. He played on many other teams over the years with a group of boys he considered to be among his best friends. He was president of the Indian Hills 4-H Club and had won first place in a State Air Pistol competition.
Patrick was a lifetime member of United Lutheran Church, RR4 Sunbury, where he served as an acolyte, lector, communion assistant and piano accompanist. He was active in Sunday School and in the church youth group.
Patrick was looking forward to attending college at Bloomsburg University where he was accepted into the nursing program starting in the fall of 2006.
He worked part-time at Furmano Foods Inc. and had a summertime mowing business with his brother. He was a member of Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire Company.
Patrick was a loving young man with a beautiful smile and a twinkle in his eye and was quick with a practical joke. He loved music of all kinds and was likely to break into song at any time.
Patrick especially enjoyed time spent with family and friends. He looked forward to summer visits with the Cort Zimmerman family of California and treasured time spent on the river water skiing and boating.
Patrick enjoyed fishing and hunting and this year he helped his brother Evan get his first buck.
No time on Earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for good-bye. Patrick was loved by his family and friends. We are missing him dreadfully.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his brother and best friend, Evan; maternal grandparents Ne and Pop, Ronald and Betsy Rebuck; paternal grandmother, Alice Kohl; numerous aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins in the Furman, Kohl, Rebuck and Ross families; and his special friend, Michele Fenstermacher.
Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. today at United Lutheran Church, RR4 Sunbury, where a celebration of life service will follow at 11 with the Rev. John E. Fenton officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mountain Presbyterian Church Cemetery, RR3 Sunbury.
In lieu of flowers, should friends wish to make a contribution, they may do so to the Organ Fund at United Lutheran Church, RR4, Sunbury, PA 17801 or the Patrick Kohl Nursing Scholarship Fund, c/o Susquehanna Bank Trust Department, 400 Market St., Sunbury, PA 17801.
Funeral arrangements by the Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home, 395 State St., Sunbury.
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Bonnie Boop
December 21, 2005
Kent, Joanne, and Evan,
I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My family & I enjoyed the time we spent with Patrick and I think about him daily, it's still so hard to accept that he is truly gone. You can be glad to know that God has another angel with him now doing his good works. When the thunder rolls above I'm sure it'll include Patrick kicking another soccer ball towards the goal in Heaven.
lori lehman
December 20, 2005
Kent and family-
We were so sorry to hear the loss of your son,Patrick.Although I really didn't know him well,I am familiar with Evan.He's really a wonderful boy.My son,Jared Lehman plays soccer for Kent's team.Just know that many thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Lehman Family
Holly Shissler
December 19, 2005
To the Kohl Family:
May I express my condolences to your family in this time of grieving. I hope for you and your family that you know that Patrick is in a wonderful place to be right now watching over all of us. May we all celebrate how Patrick touched many of the lives that surrounded him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you.
Holly A. Shissler
Felicia Wonsik
December 17, 2005
To the family of Patrick:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!!!!! I am truly sorry for your loss. Our school will never be the same without Patrick.
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Bob & Vicki Gulick
December 16, 2005
Kent, Joann and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We did not know Patrick very well, but we are sure he was a wonderful young man. Cherish your memories of him, he will be with you always.
With our deepest sympathies,
Bob and Vicki
Aaron Sandel
December 15, 2005
To Pat's family, you are all in my prayers, you are great people.
I have known Pat for quite a long time thorough soccer. He was a great kid to always talk to before after and during the game. Even if we would knock each other over in a game or get a cheap foul, it didn't matter what he would still talk to me after the game. You will be greatly missed Pat. I'm sure we will meet again.
Love Aaron Sandel
Ashley Ross
December 15, 2005
To my family and anyone who knew and loved Patrick,
Patrick may have been my little cousin but he and Evan were always the little brothers I never had. I will remember and cherish every moment I have ever had with them and summers will never be the same again without him at the pond. I'll always see him jumping off the diving board in my dreams and remembering all of the coutless injuries we gave each other either wrestling or daring each other to do stupid things. As soon as it is warm I believe a 21 water-balloon salute is in order. Let's just hope none of them hit me in the eye this time...
Childhood is a time of innocence, love, laughter and wide eyed wonder. I am so glad that I shared those years with him and that I got to experience such a pivotal life shaping time with such a wonderful person. I hope he always enjoyed our childhood summers and winters in the snow as much as I did.
Memories and love are all we have left of Patrick. Use this as a lesson to treat everyone in your life with love and kindness because we are not guaranteed tomorrow and today is a blessing. As long as you keep him in your heart, he is only a beat away....
"I'll lean on you and you lean on me. Together, we'll be okay"
-David J. Matthews
We will meet again
Miss you. Love you. God Bless.
Shelby Fausey
December 15, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. Patrick was a great guy and forever will be remembered.
The Kohl Family: you are in my prayers!<3
Cheryl, Rick and Collins Kirelawich
December 15, 2005
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and we will continue to pray for you. As I try to think of what to say to you all there really are no words to express anything that I want to convey to you. I hope God gives you the comfort that the rest of us cannot.
Sue Kurtz
December 14, 2005
To the Kohl Family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son. I will keep you in my prayers.
Brett Hosterman
December 14, 2005
"Next to love, sympathy is the divinest passion of the human heart."
To you, the family of Patrick Kohl I extend my deepest sympathy. Patrick was an energetic, talented and smart young man who always knew how to bring light of any situation. I got to know him during my time student teaching with Mrs. Shaw at Shikellamy High School. Needless to say he was one of the first students who's name I memorized right away. He would always sit in choir rehearsals with a newspaper trying to figure out the crossword puzzle instead of sing. However, he already knew the music better than I did! I learned more from his young life than I could ever hope to teach anyone in the future.
May God Bless him and keep him for ever and ever. And I pray that he's already up there singing God's praises in the choir of angels.
My love and prayers are with you...
December 14, 2005
Dear Kohl Family,
All my love goes out to you. I'm sorry about your lose he was a great person<33
Justin Rodriguez
December 14, 2005
Pat was a great kid, he did his best in everything he did and he was a friend to all. We had good times in our gym class and I will never forget the person he was.
Jack & Gayle Fox
December 14, 2005
Kent, Joann, Evan, Ronnie, Betsy, and Alice, We wanted you to know our prayers are with you, asking the Lord to hold you close--that His nearness might comfort you in these awful days of your loss.
Jack and Gayle
Jill (Fenstermacher) Snyder
December 14, 2005
Such a short time to have such a remarkable person. So many great memories will always keep him with us. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Jeremy Hoffman
December 14, 2005
There are so many memories that i keep thinking about and those things always bring a smile to my face. It is that smile that keeps me going throughout the day. Patrick always was there to lend a helping hand to everyone. I am going to miss him so much. But everytime i get sad i am going to remember that every time I start to shed a tear he will deduct my points that he kept track of for my Youth Advisor or the Year award. I know I spent a couple of his last waking and very active hours of Patrick's life and for that i will always be greatful. Patrick you will be missed by so many. Joanne, Kent, Evan, and Michelle. My prayers will be with you through this tough time. Patrick is still making us all laugh and God now has the best person to share a laugh with as well. God Bless.
Michele Fenstermacher
December 14, 2005
first to patrick....i wont say much because i know you'll read my letter...it's always with you. i love you more than life...you are my perfect match and you are the most wonderful man in the universe....your life was short but sweet....everything about you is amazing. just the way you make me feel is unbelievable. you are mine forever. i love you. I LOVE YOU A LOT PATRICK JOHN KOHL!!!!!!you and me forever!!!!!
to the family...you treated me like one of your own and i cant thank you enough for all that you did for me!!!!! you guys are incredible people and evan you are my little brother now too evan though your bigger!!!!! i love you guys and im always going to be here, always and forever!!!!! i love you guys!!!!
love always and forever Michele Kay Fenstermacher
Mike Ruff
December 14, 2005
So many memories we've all shared with Pat. So many memories that will never be forgotten. High school soccer would not have been the same without him. Pat always initiating bets as to what body part I would injure during the upcoming game. Through muddy, rainy, and freezing cold rain Pat was always there for a "congratulations" or a simple hi-five. Those are the memories, for me, that I will never forget. May the Lord be with you, and may you always know that I will never forget the wonderful memories Pat and I shared throughout the years.
Holly Patterson
December 13, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kohl, Pat was a great guy and I will never forget him. Everyday walking into choir or jubilation was brightened because Pat was there always laughing and always smiling. I enjoyed watching him play soccer whenever I saw him. He was always joking, but he was always there for a person when they needed him. He made the trips to Key Club district convention memorable and something that I will never forget. I am very thankful to have known him. I am terribly sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies and prayers are for your family. May God bless you for giving him such a treasure.
Holly Patterson
Nancy L. Miller
December 13, 2005
So sorry about your loss. I did not know him in person but so much has been said about him that I feel I know him now. He is with his Lord & smiling down upon us that are having difficulites of all kinds as I am. Please know I have some piano students that loved him & miss him terribly. I pray God will give you the strength to live life as he would want you to & waiting for you in Heaven.
Diane Miller
December 13, 2005
To Mr & Mrs Kohl, Evan, family, Michelle, and friends;
I would like to express to you my most hearfelt sympathy, your grief is shared by many. Your family, church and our school and community has lost someone very special. I write this with a heavy heart. Partrick will be sorely missed by so many. I hope you can find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy years you shared. I will always remember Patrick and feel fortunate to have known him.
I first met Pat when he was in 7th grade. I had the pleasure of being one of his teachers and enjoyed having him on the student council. He could always be counted on to do what was necessary to make our school a respectable place. Since going to the high school I would only see him on occassion, as he picked up his brother, Evan. We would talk briefly, but just recently his visits became longer as he shared his plans for the future. He was so proud of his accomplishments and was looking forward to the next phase in his life.
To all his friends, I wish there was something I could say or do to confort you. While no words of mine can ease your loss, I just wanted you to know that I am grieving with you and thinking about you constantly.
"He rests well who rests in Jesus."
God Bless you all,
Ms Miller
Lisa & Bryant Erdman
December 13, 2005
With deepest Sympathy!
Michelle Shaffer
December 13, 2005
I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for your family. I remember Pat when he played basketball with my son in 4th, 5th and 6th grades. He was the one that I always remember fondly. He was a talented and wonderful person and you must be so proud to have raised a son that touched so many lives and was loved by all.
My condolences to your family.
Ruth-Lee Sandel
December 13, 2005
Words cannot even express how our hearts weep with yours. To all you kids at SHIK, and Patricks family know that our prayers and thoughts are with you this this extremely difficult time.
Love from all of us in the Sandel family
Tara Miller
December 13, 2005
To the family and friends of Patrick: Words cannot express the sadness in my heart for you. I pray that the Lord Jesus who is our God of all comfort will be your strength in this very difficult time. I got to know Patrick better from my time as Grandma Kohl's tenant this past year. I remember him as being kind and polite and I think to myself, "He is the kind of son I would want if I had one". I am extememly honored to sing for his service tomorrow. I know he will be listening from heaven in the arms of Jesus. I love you all and pray fervently for you. With much love, Tara
VALERIE KIRBAS
December 13, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am going to miss Patrick doing the liturgy and playing the piano on Sunday mornings. God Bless you, Kent and Evan.
Bonny Johnson
December 13, 2005
Kent & JoAnn-
This is not an easy time, but rest assured Patrick is in good hands. It has been just 6 mos since Cole left us to be with Jees (as he put it), the pain is very deep, but the memory outlasts the pain! We will keep your family in prayer. Love-Seth and Bonny
Lydia Tobin
December 13, 2005
Kent, JoAnn, and Evan,
God must have one of the best soccer-playing angels yet. So many memories left behind...laughing til we turned red in 4-H, duets in the musical, and moments not easily forgotten from senior prom. Your son was a remarkable friend, leaving behind footprints on the hearts of everyone he encountered. You are all certainly in my thoughts and prayers, and know that I am sending the warmest hugs to you all. Love, Lydia
Jeff, Mary, Greg, & Gary McCreary
December 13, 2005
May you find peace in knowing that Patrick is in God's loving house. He was a fine young man and will be missed by all those who knew him. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you.
Amie Rodriguez
December 13, 2005
I knew Patrick when I was a senior in high and he was only a sophomore. We had quite a bond that year. He was there for me when no one else was, me always put that smile on my face. He was a talented young man, I was extremely sad when I found out about his death. Everytime I think of the time I shared with him and the great person he was I smile and think back. My prayers are with his family and friends.
Anita Williams
December 13, 2005
Oh Patrick, where do i begin? When i think back to the days in youth group and all of the memories that were made I can only smile. All of the camping trips, lock ins, meetings, many many games of sardines (even the one where you guys made Jeremy and I hide and forgot to find us), and so many more times, to many to mention. Every activity was filled with a joke, a huge smile, and yes that look you always had in your eye. Even though i am feeling so sad right now i am sitting here with a smile on my face because when I think of you thats the first thing i see, is your smile. At night, when the sky is full of stars I will look up and find the brightest one and remember you.
jen griffiths
December 13, 2005
i'm really sorry about pat. even though i barely knew him, i've been crying since i found out about his death. i still don't want to believe it, but i will have to. everyone here at shik misses him, and everything's different. there's like a big piece of everything missing. even though pat is in the big soccer field in the sky, we will never forget him.
Bob, Colleen & Bobby Klock
December 13, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lauren Willard
December 13, 2005
To the many family and friends of Patrick, I am truly sorry for your loss. Patrick was a wonderful, sweet young man. I will fondly remember the time I knew him, especially in choir and jubilation. To Pat's parents and especially Evan as well as his many family and friends, you have been in my constant thoughts and prayers.
~Lauren Willard '03
Joanie Fifield
December 13, 2005
Dear Kent and JoAnn,
We were so sorry to hear about Patrick. Although, we did not know him personally, we feel that we knew him through you and Alice. Be assured of our deepest sympathy and prayers at this time.
Joanie and Velma - Good News Club
D Dailey
December 13, 2005
As the Mother of a 18 year old son, I can understand the grief you must be experiencing. We worry about our children day and night and night and day, and pray they are in safe hands when not by our side. My sincere sympathy to the parents, immediate and extended family of this young man. May you take comfort in knowing that people you don't know, have enourmous sympathy for you in this tragically difficult time.
Sofie Ariana
December 13, 2005
I knew Pat from a long time ago when I still lived in the country. When I think back on him I remember a wide smile and twinkling eyes. The passing of time will not alter my image of him. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. He was truly a gem.
Cynthia, Victor, & Max Gowl
December 13, 2005
Our family was so sorry to hear about Pat. Max always enjoyed being with Pat in choir & Victor grieves also for Evan in losing a big brother. Our hearts go out to you. Your family is in our prayers.
Tom & Jackie Zangari
December 12, 2005
Patrick was the kind of student parents want their own child to know. He was a model for fellow classmates, choir members, and teammates. We are so very sorry that such a talented young man was taken so early in his life. God has a beautiful boy with him now. May he rest in peace. And may his family find comfort in knowing that this young man was loved and touched by all who knew him. God Bless all of you. You will remain in our hearts and prayers.
T Zangari
December 12, 2005
Pat was a great guy and I'll never forget him. The first memories I have of him were from middle school jazz band, and I remember thinking that he was going to be someone important someday. I remember that he would turn around and talk to me when no one else was talking with me, and he always made everyone laugh. Pat was the kind of guy who could play any joke on anyone, but he could also make anyone's day better just by suggesting that they smile. He changed my life, and although he may not have been exceptionally tall or broad, he will leave a gaping hole in my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Sam Nicola
December 12, 2005
To JoAnn, Kent, Evan, and Patrick's Family & Friends,
Please know that thoughts and prayers are with you in this extremely difficult time. Patrick was very special and will be missed by all who knew him.
With love and prayers,
Sam, Traci, Victoria & Samantha Nicola
Rebekah Shipe
December 12, 2005
Although I was not close friends with Patrick he still touched my life. We met through an outdoor co-ed soccer league a few years back and he was the nicest person. He was never too busy to hold a conversation and see how I was doing. I'm very sorry to hear of such an amazing person passing away. I am especially thinking of his family at this time, my prayers are with you.
Ashley Meister
December 12, 2005
I was in tears when i found out of pats death. I didnt know him real well but he was in latin three while i was in latin two last year so i saw him and he played basketball back in eighth grade wiht my big brother and my mom knew your family is in my thoughts and prayers
sarah
December 12, 2005
hey i was said to hear about Pat i was in tears when i found out reading that he died i feel so bad for Evan he looked up to Pat they both are good boys and for Mrs. and Mr.Kohl im sorry to hear about the news i rember looking at my older sisters year book saying hey does this Patrick have a brother and my sisters said yes i said is hes name Evan they said yeah i said Pat must be a good kid because Evan is. You had a good son and brother God bless you all . Me and My sister love you all
Jared Kohl
December 12, 2005
I'm going to miss you buddy! Say hello to Grandpa for all of us. We love you and will always remember all of the great memories. Thank you for blessing all of our lives!
Love, Jared
Betty A.(Comfort) Miller
December 12, 2005
Mr.&MrsKohl,My heart goes out to you and your family with the loss of your son.May God be with you.Our prays will be with you.My son Wayne sends his prays also.
Cathy Poff
December 12, 2005
Patrick was a multi-talented, kind, caring,loving young man who has made a lasting impression on everyone's lives who he has come in contact with. I've known Patrick since he was 5 years old and was deeply saddened to learn of his death. My heartfelt sympathies to his parents and little brother, Evan, who he adored. The world was a better place because of Patrick and I will miss him greatly. He is an angel if there ever was one..
Cathy Poff
December 12, 2005
Patrick was a mult-talented, kind, caring loving young man who has made a lasting impression on everyone's lives who he has come in contact with. I've known Patrick since he was 5 years old and was deeply saddened to learn of his death. My heartfelt sympathies to his parents and little brother, Evan, who he adored. The world was a better place because of Patrick and I will miss him greatly. He is an angel if there every was one..
sarah shiffer
December 12, 2005
im doing this for Patricks little brother
Laura Erdman
December 12, 2005
Sending my condolences to Patricks family. Not seeing Patricks friendly face and smile going into chruch is a burden to many. I wish/hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year, through this troubling time. May God be with you.
Sincerely,
Becky Cimino
December 12, 2005
JoAnn, Kent & Evan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Patrick has touched so many lives in his young life that some people never touch in a long lifetime! I am going to miss him, especially when people spike the volleyball at church league. I am going to miss him also coming into my Sunday School class room and saying, "Good morning!" You have alot to be proud of with all he did! God bless you all!
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