Richard M. Kotcella – formerly of Rostraver Township

DUNNELLON, FLA., FORMERLY OF ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Richard M. Kotcella, 73, formerly of Rostraver Township lost a courageous battle coping with a lengthy illness on Nov. 29, 2024. Born on April 17, 1951, in North Charleroi, Rich spent most of his life residing in the Mon Valley area. He was employed for 36 years and retired as assistant director of maintenance at the former Monongahela Valley Hospital. After retirement, he and his wife Beth Ann relocated to Dunnellon, Fla., where they continued their life journey together. During this journey, Rich demonstrated several passions along the way. His mechanical skills and talents were oftentimes appreciated by family and friends as he would be called upon to repair appliances, tools or renovate a home project. He creatively used his iPad as a window to the world, gathering resources to problem solve a tricky project detail. Among his other passions were: vegetable gardening, reading and researching, and of course, that occasional trip to the casino. Rich also had a unique sense of humor, famous for taking someone’s typical remark/ comment and creatively sliding in a witty punchline that would catch you off guard and make you crack up. Rich is survived by his loving wife, Beth Ann Pennline; and son, Andre of Monessen: sister, Sue Kotcella of Brookhaven, Pa.; sister-in-law, Grace Kotcella of Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Cheryl Pennline Kotcella of Bethel Park; brother and sister-in-law, Gary Wescott and Jane Pennline Wescott of Dunnellon, Fla.; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Our dear Rich was a gentle soul always willing to lend an empathetic ear to friend or stranger. He was a good listener, non-judgmental and an overall top-notch gentleman. Our world will never be the same as we lost the best husband, father, inlaw, friend and neighbor. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.robertsofdunnellon. com.