James Koshel Obituary
James "Jim" Koshel peacefully passed away September 13, 2025.
A proud US Navy Veteran, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife and soulmate of 65 years; Loretta, sisters; Janet Goodworth and Lillian Feador. Jim is survived by his children, Carol (Doug) Hausknecht, Barb (Ted) Walter, Jim (Sue) Koshel, Rick (Sandy) Koshel, John (Amy) Koshel and Ann (Dan) Wutsch; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 3-6pm Sunday September 21st at the Hummel Funeral Home (3475 Copley Rd. Copley, Ohio 44321). Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Monday September 22nd at St. Vincent Catholic Church (164 W. Market St. Akron, Ohio 44303). Internment will follow, at 1:30pm at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Rd., Brookpark. OH.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association (www.abta.org) or St. Vincent de Paul Church (stvincentchurch.com).
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