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McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd.

27 Cherry Ave.

Houston, Pennsylvania

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Nov. 9, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home LTD.

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Joyce Kosharsky Obituary

Joyce A. Kosharsky, 61, of Houston, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 6, 2025, in her home. She was born June 9, 1964, in Washington, a daughter of John L. Ribel III, of Eighty Four and the late Joyce Whitfield Ribel. Joyce attended Chartiers-Houston High School and worked at Shop N Save and McDonald's in Canonsburg. She loved going to camp with the kids, riding quads and playing bingo. On March 14, 1981, she married Michael T. Kosharsky, who survives. Also surviving are three sons: Michael Kosharsky Jr. (Nikki) of Burgettstown, Daniel Kosharsky (Stacy) of Weirton, W.Va. and Travis Kosharsky (Skyla) of Houston; seven grandchildren: Haylie, Michael, Zane, Charlee, Leland, Leah and Leann Kosharsky; two brothers, Jay Ribel (Lisa) of Canonsburg and Jason Ribel of Eighty Four; a sister, Jody Crothers of Canonsburg; mother-in-law, Sara Kosharsky of Houston; sister-in-law, Dawna Ribel of Canonsburg; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother, a brother, John L. Ribel IV is deceased. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 9, in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner / Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342. Service and interment will be private. Condolences may be sent by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2025.

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9

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home LTD.

27 N Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342

Nov

9

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home LTD.

27 N Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342

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27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342

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