Afton Kohut, Jr.
Born: Mon Oct 29, 1917
Died: Mon Jul 23, 2012
Visitation
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Thu Jul 26, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Funeral Service
11:00 AM Fri Jul 27, 2012
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Afton Kohut, Jr., 94, of Albion, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at Manchester Presbyterian Lodge. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 29, 1917. Son of the late Afton Kohut, Sr. and Pearl Naglowski Kohut.
Afton married Norma Fornash, on July 23, 1955. They celebrated their 57th anniversary together when Afton joined Norma Monday afternoon.
Afton was a talented farmer and gardener. He was an avid baseball fan and even played minor league baseball in the Detroit Tigers Organization. Afton had a great sense of humor and always had a smile that could light up a room. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Crossingville, where he enjoyed helping in the kitchen and doing general maintenance around the church.
Survivors include his son Dr. Paul Kohut and his wife Dawn of McKean; his daughter Pearl Schmidt and her husband William of Albion; and four grandchildren, Michael Schmidt and his fiancée Melanie Krook; Lisa Schmidt and Amanda and Brennan Cook.
Afton's family would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to the Manchester Presbyterian Lodge Staff for their compassionate care.
Friends may call at the Glunt Funeral Home, 210 Erie Street, Edinboro, on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.. A Panihida (memorial service) will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon before viewing hours. The funeral service will be held Friday at Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 25636 N. Moisertown Road, Edinboro, PA, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Dennis Hendershot officiating.
Burial will be in Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505, Second Harvest Food Bank, 1507 Grimm Drive, Erie, PA 16501, or Saints Peter & Paul Church Camp, 25636 North Mosiertown Road, Edinboro, PA 16412 . To send condolences please visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com.
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Theresa LeSuer
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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Paul, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I didnt know your dad, he had to be a wonderful wonderful man, he raised a wonderful son. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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PJ Strait
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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Dear Paul:
Pope John Paul II said that, "In the designs of providence, there are no mere coincidences."
It is also said that you can judge the character of a man (or woman) by their parents. Your Father must of been a great man because his son certainly is and continues to make valuable contributions beyond measure.
Thank you for your service as a compassionate Physician, and blessing so many residents of Albion.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand at this time and bless you and your family.
PJ Strait
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Joe and Cheryl Burns
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Posted Wed July 25, 2012
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Dear Paul and Pearl and family,
A short note to express our condolences at your loss. Your father and mother were great people and contributors and I appreciate all they did over the years. They made a real difference for me and others I'm sure. A challenging time for you both - we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. A hard challenge to meet, yet I am sure your Dad and Mom are again together with God - a time to rejoice as well.
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Dan Briggs
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Posted Fri July 27, 2012
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Paul:
My heart felt condolences to you, your sister and families. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort.
-Dan Briggs
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