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Stephen Kozich Obituary
He was born in Wilkes-Barre on August 11, 1918. He was a son of the late George and Mary Boler Kozich.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater, where he received an Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal with three bronze stars.
He owned and operated Kozich Brothers Market, Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 673, Ashley, and a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 274, Hanover Township.
He was also a member of the Ashley Lions Club for more than 50 years.
He was an avid Penn State football fan and an avid Philadelphia Phillies baseball fan.
He was preceded in death by sisters Helen Lukowiak, Elizabeth Snarski and Mary Kozich; brothers George, Elmer, John, Michael, Joseph and Albert Kozich.
Surviving is his wife of 60 years, the former Mary K. Zabych; daughters Donna Giannascoli and husband Richard, Springfield, Va.; Angela M. Oxley and husband Bruce, Severna Park, Md.; son Paul Kozich and wife Lori, Arlington, Va.; six grandchildren, Erica Van Epps; Kirsten Ray; Jennifer and Megan Kozich; Matthew and Stephen Oxley; four great-grandchildren, Jackson, Ryan and Addison Van Epps; and Ella Caroline Ray, one surviving sister, Margaret Buleza, Wilkes-Barre; numerous nieces and nephews.
Military funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Divine Liturgy will be at 9:30 am in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Family and friends may call today, from 4 to 7 p.m., and Tuesday, from 8 to 9 a.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ashley Lions Club.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Erica Van Epps
September 29, 2008
Grampy/Great Grampy, We are going to miss you more than you will ever know. I am so thankful to have had you in my life for 33 years. You were an amazing man and my hero. I know you are watching over us now. I will love you always, Erica, Geoff, Jackson, Ryan and Addison
John Lane
September 24, 2008
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He sounds like a good man. The death of a love one is something you are never ready for. Keep the faith and hang in there.
Tom Panther
September 22, 2008
Paul, my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Best wishes to you and your family.
Dawn (Pierce) Filipowicz
September 22, 2008
Kozich Family, My sincere sympathy to your family. I remember Steve fondly during my youth when he would stop at Benny's Restaurant. He would always tell stories and always had time to stop and make me smile. God Bless him and welcome him home.
Andrew Zabych
September 22, 2008
To all I send my deepest sympathies and prayers Uncle Steve will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Jim Andresakes
September 22, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the Kozich family.
Arlington County Retired Employees Association
September 22, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Eileen Williams
September 22, 2008
Paul and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you for comfort during this time of loss.
Sharon Cohen
September 22, 2008
Words can not express my deepest condolences for your loss of a husband, father & grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone!!! I have lots of fond memories!!
Ashley Mayor Rick Oravic
September 22, 2008
Mrs. Kozich, and Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Steve will sadly be missed by our entire Ashley Borough community. Steve played a very important role for the past 50+ years as an outstanding member of the Ashley Lions Club. I had the distinct honor to hear his after meeting stories, about his life, military experiences, and how he truly loved his family. These stories will remain with me forever! May God Bless you all !
Ashley Mayor Rick Oravic and Family
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