Joseph Kostial

Joseph Kostial

Joseph Kostial Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Corless-Matter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC - Ambridge from Jul. 29 to Jul. 31, 2025.

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Joseph M. Kostial, 90, of Baden, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at his residence. Born July 30, 1934, in Sewickley, he was the son of the late John and Emma Zilka Kostial. He was a veteran of the US Army, retired from Armco Steel, and was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Baden. Most of all Joseph enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was their biggest supporter, never missing an event. Surviving are two sons, Edward Kostial and James Kostial and his wife, Ann; two daughters, Karen DeMarco and Cynthia Witalis; sister, Mildred Mucci; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Moore; Ashley, Aaron, Jayme Kostial; Alexandra and Anthony DeMarco, and Owen and Ean Witalis, and two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Avery Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Kostial; brother, Robert Kostial; and two grandsons, Jonathan and Adam Kostial. Friends will be received Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 11 AM until the time of service at 12:45 PM in the CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC 1133 Church Street Ambridge PA 15003, where full military honors will be performed. Private interment will follow in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery.

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