Richard George Kosmisky

Richard George Kosmisky obituary

Richard George Kosmisky

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Richard Kosmisky Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Richard G. Kosmisky, 73, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, October 1st, at his home.

Richard was born in Shenandoah, Pa. on December 13, 1951, a son of the late Lena (Sposito) and Albert Kosmisky.

He was the widower of Deborah Ann (Maley) Kosmisky.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Auburn.

Richard was a Machinist by trade.

He was a Life Member Park Crest Fish & Game, and a member of Friedensburg Fish & Game.

In addition to his parents, and his wife Deborah, he was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Kosmisky. Brother-in-laws, Elvin Maley Jr. and Michael Maley. A niece, Meredith Barnhart.

Richard is survived by a sister, Carol, wife of Dan Reed, and a brother, George, husband of Jennie Kosmisky, Brother-in-law, Robert, husband of Angie Maley , Sister-in-law's Colleen, wife of Robert Barnhart, Betsy Maley, & Linda Maley

He is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews including Desiree Spleen, Lauren Kasdano, Kristin Carmona, and Ryan Kosmisky.

A Visitation will be held 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 7th at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. in Minersville.

A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Marie Meeks officiating.

Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery

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Upcoming Events

Oct

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home, Inc.

104 South 4th Street, Minersville, PA 17954

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