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Paul L. Kobistek

1950 - 2025

Paul L. Kobistek obituary, 1950-2025, Weltytown, PA

BORN

1950

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Leo M. Bacha Funeral Home - Pleasant Unity

2072 Route 130

Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Aug. 21, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pleasant Unity Location

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Paul Kobistek Obituary

Paul L. "Skip" Kobistek, 75, of Weltytown, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born April 20, 1950, in Latrobe, a son of the late Paul L. Sr. and Eva M. (Mizenko) Kobistek. Skip was the owner of the Pleasant Corner Inn in Pleasant Unity and was retired from Gulisek Construction. He also worked as a truck driver known by his handle "Midnight Rider." In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice "Nina" (Corna) Kobistek. He is survived by his wife, Tina M. (Kritz) Kobistek; two sons, Paul L. Kobistek III of Mt. Pleasant Township and Brian Kobistek (April) of Greensburg; three grandchildren, Tristan, of Mt. Pleasant Township, Justin, of Pleasant Unity, and Brooklyn Kobistek, of Greensburg; his sister, Janice Wise (Jim), of Weltytown; sisters and brother-in-law, Jenny Kritz (Eric), of Mt. Pleasant, Joseph Kritz Jr. (Robin), of Norvelt, and Ravin (Gary), of Kecksburg; and six nieces and nephews, Tristan, Misty and Derek (Nicole) Smith, Kendall and T.J. Throm, and Mylyssa (Lace) Wilson. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2072 Route 130, Pleasant Unity. www.bachafh.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Aug. 17, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Paul Kobistek

Aug

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pleasant Unity Location

2072 Route 130, P.O. Box 504, Pleasant Unity, PA 15676

Aug

21

Visitation

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

Pleasant Unity Location

2072 Route 130, P.O. Box 504, Pleasant Unity, PA 15676

Funeral services provided by:

Leo M. Bacha Funeral Home - Pleasant Unity

2072 Route 130 PO Box 504, Pleasant Unity, PA 15676-0504

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Sharon Sherba Nicholson

August 18, 2025

Condolences to his family. Skip was an old friend from many many years ago! Sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers.

suzi dronzek

August 17, 2025

Loss and grief can be so genuinely hard, but may your special memories that were built together help you and your family to cope during this difficult period. Remembering you and your loved one with sympathy, prayers and love.

Craig T. Piper

August 17, 2025

May he rest in eternal peace. Condolences to the family.

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