Alice Kosh – Ephrata, Pa.
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April 5, 2022

Alice Kosh – Ephrata, Pa.

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Alice Kosh, 91, of Ephrata, Pa., passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at Keystone Villa in Ephrata, Pa. She was born July 9, 1930, in Donora, daughter of the late John Horton and the late Mary Vaughn Horton. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Kosh, on March 9, 2019; a sister, Maxine Horton; and two brothers, Ray Horton and Roy Horton. Surviving to cherish her memory are her two sons, Mark (Paula) Kosh of Ephrata, Pa., and Thomas Kosh of Ohio; a granddaughter, Molly Kosh; and a brother, Clyde Horton of Donora. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Donora campus. Interment will follow at Monongahela Cemetery.

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