Peter P. "Pete Grey" Greyhosky, 86, of Cokeburg, died Thursday, January 4, 2001, in Washington Hospital.
He was born May 30, 1914, in Cecil, a son of Charles and Sophia Kessel Greyhosky.
After 40 years of service, Mr. Greyhosky retired as foreman from Bethlehem Mines, Mine 60 in Somerset Township.
He was well-known in the musical field, having more than 60 years as an accordionist, performer and instructor. He played on radio stations in western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. He also appeared on Pittsburgh television stations and recorded with Les Faulk's Slovenian Polka Band.
In the Washington area, Mr. Greyhosky played with Tommy Mossburg Country Band, The Cimino Brothers Combo, Perry Vincent Group and Paul Hickson Combo. In the Charleroi area, he played with Jim Vincent Combo, Tiny Fries Group, Thirsty Five Orchestra, Cleveland Airs, Joe LaPresti and Flash Gordon Group. In Pittsburgh, he played at the Hilton and William Penn hotels, Christopher's and various nightclubs.
Mr. Greyhosky was Catholic and a member of Eagles 1809 and REACT, both of Bentleyville.
He was an officer in Musical Local 592 and represented them as a delegate to Penn-Del-Mar conventions. He was a former first vice president of Tri-County Federation of Musicians.
On June 30, 1945, in Ellsworth, he married Theresa M. Kuhar, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Deb Puskarich of Scenery Hill; three brothers, Clark Greyhosky of El Paso, Texas, Albert Greyhosky of Aurora, Colo., and August Greyhosky of Carlisle; two grandsons, Ryan and Alan Puskarich; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a brother, Charles Greyhosky; a sister, Mary Kozleuchar; and two infant brothers.