Josephine A. Kochol

  Josephine A. Kochol, 82 of Pottsville, died Wednesday morning at home.   She was born February 1, 1935 in Pottsville daughter of the late Joseph W. and Teresa Minchoff Fanelli.   She was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School.   She was employed by the former Motor Contracts prior to retiring.   Josephine was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.   She was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Joseph, William, John, Edward, and Fred Fanelli, Sr; a sister, Lucille Mae Fanelli. Surviving are her husband, Anthony J. Kochol, Jr., Pottsville; a daughter Lucilla Kochol, Pottsville; siblings, Lou, Orwigsburg; Theresa Cremia, Lake Wynonah; Pat Mitnitsky, Dunwoody, Georgia; Conceda Krell, Houston, Texas; Kathleen Palmer, Orlando, Florida; nieces and nephews.   Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11A.M. from St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville, with Rev. David J. Loeper as celebrant. Family and friends are invited to call from 10A.M. until the time of mass Saturday at church. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to St. John Memorial Fund, 913 Mahantongo St. Pottsville PA, 17901. Interment will be in St. John No. 2 Cemetery, Pottsville. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.   Please share your memories and condolences with Josephine’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com