John W. Kozon Jr. – Monongahela
John W. Kozon Jr., 77, Monongahela, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at his home. Born Sept. 7, 1941, in New Eagle, he was the son of the late John and Emma Skokut Kozon. A 1959 graduate of Monongahela High School, John served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed in Germany. He retired in 1986 from USX Irvin Works, where he had worked as an electrician. He was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela (formerly St. Anthony’s) and a member of Carroll Township American Legion 949. John was always proud to say he built the house they lived in and could fix anything. He loved taking pictures and gardening, but most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving are, his wife, Patty Johnson Kozon, whom he married Feb. 6, 1971; a son, John A. Kozon of Monongahela; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shauna and Christopher Bigi of Robinson Township and Kelly and Chad Lauderbaugh of Moorseville, N.C.; a sister, Darlene “Dolly” and husband Mike Vugrinovich of Monongahela; four grandchildren, Natalie Lauderbaugh, Jack Tino Kozon and Cecelia and Vivian Bigi. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019, with Father Pat Barkey officiating. Interment will follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, with military honors conducted by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad. The family would like to express its thanks to Amedysis Hospice and two special friends, Cheryl and Cathy, for all their help. Memorial contributions can be made in John’s name to the Mon Valley YMCA, 101 Taylor Run Road, Monongahela, PA 15063.
