George D. Kohute

George D. Kohute Jr., 81 of Ramey passed away Sunday March 31, 2019 at his residence.

Born April 14, 1937 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of George David Kohute Sr. and Vera Anna (Raab) Kohute.

George was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey and the DuBois Pennsylvania Humanitarian Riders.

He owned several local area business and retired from I.B.M. in 1970.

George enjoyed going to the gym, long walks on the mountain, jogging, and especially spending time with his wife and family.

On September 19, 1959 he married Marlene (Rebar) Kohute who survives in Ramey.

Along with his wife he is survived three sons and a daughter; George D. Kohute III and his companion Lisa Mick of Houtzdale, Stephen (Irene) Kohute of Philipsburg, David (Rebecca) Kohute of Ramey and Sandra Kohute (Gerald) Volpe of DuBois, eighteen grandchildren; Stephen Kohute Jr., Olivia, Cassandra McGuire, Jason Kohute, Christopher Kohute, Melissa Harchak, David Green, Zachary Harchark, Danny Harchak, Mackenzie Harchak, Victoria Harchak, Julie Kohute, Laura Kohute, David J. Kohute, Bryan and Amanda Milliron, Nadia Lucas, Larissa Lindquist, Andrew Lucas, three great grandchildren; Skylar Kohute, Christina and Zachary Lucas.

Also surviving are three sisters; Joan Showers of Philipsburg, Mary Rose Adomis and Vera Verbitsky of York and a brother James Kohute of Carpenteria CA.

George was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters; Georgianna Bevans and Margaret Houseman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday April 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey with Father Zab Amar as celebrant.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

 Family and friends will be received Wednesday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30  to 9:30 a.m.

Online condolences may be made to the family at birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com