Barbara E. Kos, 82, of 12th Street, West Pittsburg, passed away peacefully the morning of August 17, 2020, as a result of a lingering illness.
Barbara was born August 9, 1938, in New Castle the daughter of the late George and Wanda (Jara) Hritz. She grew up in the area and graduated from New Castle High School in 1956. Barbara married the love of her life, Anthony Kos Jr on August 1, 1959. They were married for 61 wonderfully happy years. He survives at home.
Mrs. Kos will be remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Barbara was a very kind, compassionate, selfless person and always had a kind word toward others. She was of the Roman Catholic faith and a devout Catholic. She attended Holy Spirit Parish, loved her faith and church, and especially enjoyed praying novenas to St. Anthony. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson.
In addition to her husband Anthony, Barbara is survived by her son, Dr. Anthony J. (Lisa) Kos of Transfer, Pennsylvania; daughter, Susan Shoaff of West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Mark A. Shoaff, Stacie C. Shoaff, Hunter A. Kos and Lauren O. Kos; and great-grandson, Anthony E. Pearson. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private family visitation will be held at the Noga Funeral Home Inc. 1142 Mill Street New Castle and a private Blessing Service will immediately follow in the funeral home. Seminarian Merv E. Knieriem of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Madonna Cemetery.
Information and photos, taken in part, from the NEW CASTLE NEWS issues of July 14 & 29, 1959, September 12, 1975 and August 18, 2020, Lawrence County Marriage Index, and the New Castle High School 1956 Yearbook.
Barbara was born August 9, 1938, in New Castle the daughter of the late George and Wanda (Jara) Hritz. She grew up in the area and graduated from New Castle High School in 1956. Barbara married the love of her life, Anthony Kos Jr on August 1, 1959. They were married for 61 wonderfully happy years. He survives at home.
Mrs. Kos will be remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Barbara was a very kind, compassionate, selfless person and always had a kind word toward others. She was of the Roman Catholic faith and a devout Catholic. She attended Holy Spirit Parish, loved her faith and church, and especially enjoyed praying novenas to St. Anthony. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson.
In addition to her husband Anthony, Barbara is survived by her son, Dr. Anthony J. (Lisa) Kos of Transfer, Pennsylvania; daughter, Susan Shoaff of West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Mark A. Shoaff, Stacie C. Shoaff, Hunter A. Kos and Lauren O. Kos; and great-grandson, Anthony E. Pearson. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private family visitation will be held at the Noga Funeral Home Inc. 1142 Mill Street New Castle and a private Blessing Service will immediately follow in the funeral home. Seminarian Merv E. Knieriem of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Madonna Cemetery.
Information and photos, taken in part, from the NEW CASTLE NEWS issues of July 14 & 29, 1959, September 12, 1975 and August 18, 2020, Lawrence County Marriage Index, and the New Castle High School 1956 Yearbook.
Barbara E. Kos, 82, of 12th Street, West Pittsburg, passed away peacefully the morning of August 17, 2020, as a result of a lingering illness.
Barbara was born August 9, 1938, in New Castle the daughter of the late George and Wanda (Jara) Hritz. She grew up in the area and graduated from New Castle High School in 1956. Barbara married the love of her life, Anthony Kos Jr on August 1, 1959. They were married for 61 wonderfully happy years. He survives at home.
Mrs. Kos will be remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Barbara was a very kind, compassionate, selfless person and always had a kind word toward others. She was of the Roman Catholic faith and a devout Catholic. She attended Holy Spirit Parish, loved her faith and church, and especially enjoyed praying novenas to St. Anthony. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson.
In addition to her husband Anthony, Barbara is survived by her son, Dr. Anthony J. (Lisa) Kos of Transfer, Pennsylvania; daughter, Susan Shoaff of West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Mark A. Shoaff, Stacie C. Shoaff, Hunter A. Kos and Lauren O. Kos; and great-grandson, Anthony E. Pearson. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private family visitation will be held at the Noga Funeral Home Inc. 1142 Mill Street New Castle and a private Blessing Service will immediately follow in the funeral home. Seminarian Merv E. Knieriem of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Madonna Cemetery.
Information and photos, taken in part, from the NEW CASTLE NEWS issues of July 14 & 29, 1959, September 12, 1975 and August 18, 2020, Lawrence County Marriage Index, and the New Castle High School 1956 Yearbook.
Barbara was born August 9, 1938, in New Castle the daughter of the late George and Wanda (Jara) Hritz. She grew up in the area and graduated from New Castle High School in 1956. Barbara married the love of her life, Anthony Kos Jr on August 1, 1959. They were married for 61 wonderfully happy years. He survives at home.
Mrs. Kos will be remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Barbara was a very kind, compassionate, selfless person and always had a kind word toward others. She was of the Roman Catholic faith and a devout Catholic. She attended Holy Spirit Parish, loved her faith and church, and especially enjoyed praying novenas to St. Anthony. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson.
In addition to her husband Anthony, Barbara is survived by her son, Dr. Anthony J. (Lisa) Kos of Transfer, Pennsylvania; daughter, Susan Shoaff of West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Mark A. Shoaff, Stacie C. Shoaff, Hunter A. Kos and Lauren O. Kos; and great-grandson, Anthony E. Pearson. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private family visitation will be held at the Noga Funeral Home Inc. 1142 Mill Street New Castle and a private Blessing Service will immediately follow in the funeral home. Seminarian Merv E. Knieriem of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Madonna Cemetery.
Information and photos, taken in part, from the NEW CASTLE NEWS issues of July 14 & 29, 1959, September 12, 1975 and August 18, 2020, Lawrence County Marriage Index, and the New Castle High School 1956 Yearbook.
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