Joseph E. Kochis

Joseph E. Kochis, 83, of Mount Pocono, passed away October 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late George and Sophie (Rubitski) Kochis.
He was a graduate of Kings College. He was employed as a wright of way Agent for PennDot District 4 Dunmore, PA. He finished his career as a social studies teacher for the Pocono Mountain School District in Swiftwater, PA. While he enjoyed both careers he loved teaching students about civics and our constitutional form of US Government. In the late 70's and 80's the district became so large he and his colleagues would take over 100 students on a 24 hour trip to our nation's capital. There, they would be welcomed by a person from the House and Senate who represented our areas. They loved seeing all of our historical monuments, Mt. Vernon Botanical Garden, dinner at the US Marine Corps facility and an evening US Marine concert. He always commented about the exemplary behavior of the students.
His favorite pass-times were landscaping, golf, and taking his boat, "The Little Joe" into the sunset on the Chesapeake Bay.
He helped initiate the Oak Street Recreation Area in Mount Pocono to provide families the opportunity to play baseball and picnic.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carol (Ciolek) Kochis, daughter: Maria Theresa Kochis, brother: John Kochis and his wife, Joanne; six nieces and eight nephews.
He was preceded in passing by a sister, Jacqueline Kormis, and a brother, George Kochis.
A visitation will be held Friday, October 24, 2025 from 9AM until the mass of Christian burial at 10AM, all at Most Holy Trinity Parish 212 Rte 390, Cresco, PA 18326. Burial to follow at St. Stephen Slovak Cemetery in Lehman Township. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph E. Kochis, please visit our floral store.