John T. Kozenko

John T. Kozenko, 74, of Peanut, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born March 21, 1948, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Anna (Gera) Kozenko. Prior to retirement John worked for the US Postal Service. He was a US Navy Veteran. John was a member of the Derry Rod and Gun Club. He was catholic by faith. John loved hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, and going for long drives. Besides his parents John is preceded in death by his son Michael J. Kozenko. John is survived by his loving companion and friend Mary Jane (Bendel) Kozenko of Latrobe; two daughters Kathi Hebenthal and husband John of Derry and Tammy Kozenko of Sarasota, FL; six grandchildren Rachel Snow, Karli Burkett, Andrea Caruso, Richard Shall III, Mitchell Schall, and Abby Fry; nine great grandchildren and many cousins and friends. Family will receive friends for John’s Life Celebration Friday 5-7PM May 20, 2022 in the Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home Inc. 529 N. Chestnut St. Derry, PA 724-694-8331. A funeral service will follow 7pm in the funeral home with the Rev. Salvatore R. Lamendola as officiant. Online condolences may be made to www.merlinfuneralhome.com.

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