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Mary S. Kos
Date Of Birth:December 2, 1915
Date Of Death:October 27, 2011
Service Date:FUNERAL ~ Private
BURIAL ~ Calvary Cemetery

HOWLAND - Mary S. Kos, 95, died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 12:30 pm at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home, Howland.
 
She was born in Niles on December 2, 1915 the daughter of Stephan and Eva (Paljan) Spoljaric and lived in the Niles community most of her life.
 
A member of St. Stephen Church, she was an avid Niles McKinley High School and Ohio State football fan.  She was also active with the Warren Junior Military Band.
 
Mary is survived by two sons, Gregory (Eileen) Kos of Summerville, SC, Richard (Christy) Kos of Cortland; six grandchildren, Julie (Scott) Gearhart, Heather Kos, Abbey Kos, Johnathon Kos, Haley Kos, Hannah Kos; three great grandchildren, Cameron, Lauren and Peyton.
 
She was preceded in death by her husband John Joseph Kos whom she married on September 28, 1940 and who died on May 17, 1993; sister, Kathrine Stanec and brother, Joseph Spoljaric.
 
A private family service was held on Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.  Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.


  • From: rick&anne misel
    Location:niles

    dear richard and family. very sorry to hear about your mom.we had a lot of great times together in the niles band.your mom and dad along withmy mom and dad were hard workers with the band bosters.they helped bring the best out of all of us.i am very sorry for your loss. one of your band members rick misel


  • From: cathy stocz

    To the family of Mary Kos, Iam Cathy I met your mom when my mother-in-law Genevieve Stocz was in Shephard of the valley .Mary be friended Genevieve and I had Mary over a few years ago for a Christmas lunch,when mom was leaving with us. I always enjoyed talking to Mary,because my mother-in-law was a woman of few words. My heart goes out to you and all her family. sending condolence Cathy Stocz