Together Again
KOSKY, MARY “LUELLA”
Mary “Luella” Kosky, 85, of Moundsville, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 in her home that she and her husband built to raise their 5 children in, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She was born on November 19, 1930 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Franklin “Glenn” and Margaret (Knollinger) Waters. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping with her two daughters and watching her favorite baseball team the Pittsburgh Pirates.
She is survived by her 3 sons, Rick “Bear” (Crissy) Kosky, Duke (Diane) Kosky all of Moundsville and Dan (April) Kosky of McMechen; 2 daughters, Connie (Craig) Fullerton and Donna (Chris) Strope Taskalines all of Moundsville; 3 grandsons, Tim (Becca) Kosky, Doug (Kim) Kosky and Bobby Kosky; 3 granddaughters, Wendy (Justin) Fullerton Smith, Andrea (Brian Marshall) Strope and Hannah (Jayme)Strope Cupp; great grandchildren, Gabriella and Drake Kosky and several nieces and nephews. She was a beloved wife of 62 years, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew F. Kosky; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert (Annette) Waters and Edwin Waters and a son-in-law, Doug Strope.
Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm in the Altmeyer Funeral Home Lutes & Kirby Vance Chapels, 118 Grant Ave, Moundsville, with a vigil service at 7:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St Francis Xavier Church of Moundsville Tuesday at 11 am, with Father That Son officiating. Burial will follow in McMechen Cemetery.
On line condolences may be made through www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their loving help and kindness.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier church (Click Here) or Amedisys Hospice (Click Here) through www.TMCfunding.com.
To the Family,you have my deepest sympathy, for the loss of your lived one. My thoughts and, most of all, my prayers are with you at this time. We are never prepared for death, no matter how we try to do so, but we really thank God for his promise at Revelation 21:4.and to know we will see our love ones again.
So sorry to hear of your loss, your family is in my prayers
Dan, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
I have no Luella for many years and she always had an ever present smile and kind and gentle nature. Her family meant everything to her and I am sure she will be watching over you all. No well has graduated Up, and you will surely see her again. Till then, prayers for your comfort and peace. “Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. “
I have so many good memories of your parents. I loved eating dinner at your house and coming to your family parties. Prayers for you and the rest of the family.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.