Kenneth G. Birosh
ROULETTE- Kenneth G. Birosh, 76, of North St., passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Aug. 25, 2018) in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born February 2, 1942, in German Township, PA, he was a son of William and Pauline Sholtis Birosh. On Sept. 11, 1965, in Roulette, PA, he married Joann R. Jankowski, who survives. They were married 52 years.
Ken was employed with Saint Gobain Container Co., (now Ardaugh Co.) of Port Allegany, for 35 years, before his retirement.
Mr. Birosh was a longtime resident of the area coming from Clarksville, PA.
He was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport, where he had enjoyed being a church musician. He also was a member of the former music group, the Reverbs of Port Allegany. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers, International, AFL-CIO.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Joann, are a son, Kenneth D. (Penny) Birosh of Port Allegany, three daughters, Cindy A. Birosh/Robedee of Cocoa, FL, Penny L. (Scott) Lilly of Port Allegany, and Shelly K. (Ben) Perrin of Shinglehouse; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, William C. (Louise) Birsoh of Kentucky; two sisters, Leona (Kenneth) Lester of Cleveland, OH, and Karen (Arthur) Wright of Greenville, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, William Halle.
Friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 29, 2018) in the Gospel Tabernacle, Coudersport, where a funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. with Rev. John Minor, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery, Coudersport.
Memorials can be made to the Gospel Tabernacle, Couderspoprt.
Condolences can be made to: Joann R. Birosh
44 North Street
Roulette, PA 16746