John E. Kobasko, 76, of McMechen, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015, surrounded by his family, at Liza’s Place.
John was born July 18, 1938, a son of the late Charles and Agnes Delach Kobasko. He was a Catholic by faith, retired crane operator for Wheeling – Pittsburgh Steel, a US Air Force veteran, and a former member of the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his loving wife, June Coleman Kobasko, and two brothers, Donald G., and Charles Kobasko.
He is survived by four sons, Alan Maria of England, John II Lisa of Wheeling, Chuck of Warwood, and David Traci of McMechen; four daughters, Sharon Gene Holmes Kobasko of McMechen, Donna James Crow of Moundsville, Christine Dr. Dung Le of St. Clarisville, Ohio, and Angela Robert Sells of West Bellaire, Ohio; one brother, James Elizabeth Kobasko of Warwood; two sisters-in-law, Antoinette Kobasko and Carol Thompson; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and his little buddy, Timmy Lilley. John was extremely proud of all of his grandchildren.
Friends and family will be received Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 4-8pm and Monday, March 23, 2015 from 9 until time of service at 10am, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Benwood-McMechen Chapel, 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, with Rev. Mitch Johnston officiating. Entombment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department, Kathy Martin from Dr. David Hess’ office, and to the nurses at Valley Hospice; Tara, Jamie, Kelli, Ashley and Missy Wright and Liza’s Place.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, Backpack Ministry, 1003 Logan St., McMechen, WV 26040.
Online condolences may be made to the family at altmeyer.com
Dear Dave,
I’m so sorry that you lost your Dad. Please accept my condolences, old friend. Your Dad will ALWAYS be with you as you have his DNA, he’s part of YOU. I feel that’s a beautiful thought and honor. Joette
I want to share my deepest condolences to Mr. Kobasko’s immediate family and loved ones.
I’m so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
It was my greatest pleasure taking care of John, he always smiled and loved joking around he will be deeply missed and never forgotten âù_
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of John Edward Kobasko, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Air Force Veteran, John Edward Kobasko, “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Thinking of you always.
We will remember John E. Kobasko as an honest, kind and very enthusiastic man. Our deepest condolences to All Family.
I LOVE YOU PAP FOREVER AND ALWAYS, I know your watching over all my kids and all your grandkids and especially your great grand kids, pap i WAS BLESSED TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE ALONG WITH NANA AND IM AT PEACE NOW YOU TWO ARE TOGETHER AGAIN PROBABLY BEING THEIR LIKE YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEEN
BYE LOVE YOU BYE
RIP FOR EVER AND ALWAYS ILL SEE YOU BOTH SOON