James Kosarik

Lifelong resident of Avella

James "Bob" Kosarik, 72, of Avella, died at 8:50 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2001, in Washington Hospital.

He was born September 6, 1928, in Avella, a son of Martin and Louise Bosseau Kosarik.

Mr. Kosarik lived all of his life in Avella, where he was a member of Bert C. Siders American Legion Post 643 and Avella Volunteer Fire Department.

He worked as a mechanic, retiring from the state Department of Transportation in 1988.

Mr. Kosarik served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army.

Surviving are a daughter, Karen Nolan of Avella; two grandchildren, Zachary and Felicia Nolan; and a sister, Shirley Hildreth of Wellsburg, W.Va.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, John T. and Martin Kosarik; and a sister, Geraldine Bardella.