P. Michael Kosicek

1954 - 2023

Dr. P. Michael Kosicek, 68, of Kiski Township, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Born Nov. 14, 1954, in Natrona Heights, he was a son of the late Vindle Kosicek and Laura P. (Wolfe) Kosicek. Mike was a 1972 graduate of Apollo-Ridge High School, obtained his bachelor's in business education with a focus on accounting from IUP in 1976, and in 1979, obtained his master's degree from IUP. In 2004, he obtained his Ph.D. in administrative studies-public sector from IUP. He remained at IUP, where Mike was an associate professor of the department of management. Since 2002, he instructed both undergraduate and MBA classes. He was a longtime coordinator of the business program. In 2018, Mike was the proud recipient of the University Senate's Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching. Mike was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 437 in Apollo. He loved being around people, enjoying a good glass of wine or an IPA, delicious food and great company. Mike took great pride in his property, which he referred to as his "piece of dirt." In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas V. Kosicek; nephew, Caleb Altmire; and a niece, MacKenzie Laura Altmire. Mike is survived by his sisters, Mary Ann (Bob) Shirley, of Kiski Township, Linda (Ed) Waitkus, of Spring Church, Rose (Kim) Bush, of Washington Township, and Kimberly (Robert) Altmire, of Kiski Township; sister-in-law, Nancy Kosicek, of Latrobe; special companion, Sharon Albert, of Indiana, Pa.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until the hour of service at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, in the CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 100 Owens View Ave., Apollo, with Pastor Scot and Tammie Pifer officiating. Private interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike's memory to the Indiana University Department of Management, Eberly 304, 664 Pratt Drive, Indiana, PA 15705. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.