Bessie Kostillo, 86, of Yorkville, Ohio formerly of Bellaire, Ohio died Wednesday December 5, 2007 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
She was born June 30, 1921 at Cumberland, Ohio a daughter of the late Willis Morris and Catherine Effie Murphy Allen.
Bessie was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith. She was a dedicated Avon Representative for over thirty years and a member of the VFW Post 626 Auxiliary in Bellaire. She enjoyed her garden and being outdoors. She was also soon to become a great grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Kostillo on May 29, 1985. Also two brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are four daughters, Sandra Reardon of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Donna Kostillo of Freeport, Ohio, Brenda Paul Garzich of Warwood, West Virginia and Roberta John Jenkins of Bethseda, Ohio. Also one grandson, Nathan Lettie Reardon of Westerville, Ohio.
Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire, Ohio on Monday from 11 am until time of services at 1 pm with the Rev. Donald Perks officiating. Interment in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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Brenda, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.with deepest sympathy kathy kimble
Dear Sandy, Lettie, Nathan and family. I am very sad to hear of your mother’s death and sorry that I was not able to extend my condolences in person. I am sure she will always be in your minds and hearts and be with you always. With love and prayer, Carlyle
Our thoughts are with you along with our deepest sympathy.
Colleen & Marty