Henry John Mahosky, Sr. Obituary (1925

Henry John Mahosky, Sr., 91, of Patterson Township, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, with his loving family by his side. Henry was born on September 25, 1925, in Patterson Township, the son of the late John and Mary Mahosky. He was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School and joined the United States Navy at the start of World War II. He served on the aircraft carrier USS Wasp in the South Pacific and was extremely proud of his service to his country. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Stella Molish Mahosky, to whom he devoted his life. They spent every day together and were never apart. A dedicated family man, Henry is survived by his children, Henry (Nancy) Mahosky, Jr. of Patterson Township, Charles (Laurie) Mahosky of Wampum, and Patricia (James) Cramer of Patterson Township; grandchildren, Marshal (Abby) Mahosky, Barbie (Weston) Hagen, Jessie (Rachel) Mahosky, Katie (Zachary) Rengers, and Charlie Cramer, and great-grandchildren, Molly, Jesse, Jax, and Ginny Mahosky and Brinley Rengers. Henry was employed as a ladle crane operator at Crucible Steel in Midland for 38 years. Henry loved hunting, fishing, and working on projects with his family. His love of the outdoors was shown by the farming of 59 acres at Pymatuning in his younger days and by the building of his hunting cabin "Henry's Acre" in Tionesta where he enjoyed spending vacations. A house builder and homemaker, he built his own home in addition to planning and leading a team in the construction of his son's house. He was very skilled at landscaping and had a beautiful yard which was loved by the squirrels and the songbirds. Friends will be received on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where prayers will be offered at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Monica Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Chippewa Twp. Father Kim Schreck will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Full military honors by the Beaver County Special Unit will be conducted at 11 a.m. in the cemetery. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Personal Touch, Providence Health Center, Gallagher Home Health, and Good Samaritan Hospice for the kindness and compassion shown to Henry. Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to St. Monica Catholic Academy Angel Fund or Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver Unit. Arrangements are being handled by William T. Spratt, Funeral, Director. For additonal information please call the Spratt Funeral Home at 724-843-1234