Stephen ‘Skip’ Kozub

Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Paul Kozub; sisters: Margaret Kozub, Mary Thomas and his twin, Helen Spahr; brothers-in-law, Kevin Thomas and Patrick Spahr; and niece, Cheryl (Kozub) May.

Surviving are his loving wife of 25 years, Patricia (Collinash) Kozub; a son, Stephen P. Kozub of Austintown, Ohio; stepsons, Ray (Yvonne) Hoppel of Lewistown, Pa., and Scott

(Jessica) Hoppel of New Stanton; and grandchildren: Gianna, Grady, Peyton and Piper. He was the brother of Sally (David) Wharton of Dysart. Also surviving are nieces and nephews: Stephanie Wharton, Craig, Jennifer and Kiah Wharton and Matt, Jill and Silas Wharton.

He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Hastings.

Skip was also a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and member of VFW Post 1586, Hastings, and American Legion Post 506, Carrolltown.

He retired after 33 years at General Motors Assembly Plant, Lordstown, Ohio.

Skip was a member of UAW Local 1112, a life member of Hastings Fire Club and Loyal Order of the Moose.

He enjoyed many years playing pool alongside his friends in the Hastings Pool League. In his free time, Skip enjoyed the outdoors and deer hunting with his son. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Together with Patty, they enjoyed many years of traveling throughout the world visiting interesting places and meeting new people.

Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, with Father Thaddeus Rettger, OSB, celebrant. Committal at St. Bernard Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., 1303 Bigler Ave., Northern Cambria.

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