Anthony J. "Tony" Kochol

Anthony J. "Tony" Kochol,Jr., 96 of Pottsville, died Monday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

He born May 4, 1929 in Pottsville a son of the late Anthony J. Sr, and Elizabeth M. Schargo Kochol.

He was a 1947 graduate of Pottsville High School.

He was an army veteran having served during the Korean War.

Prior to retiring he worked for Aetna Steel and was a self-employed contractor.

Tony was a devout member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

He was preceded in death by his wife Josephine Fanelli Kochol on August 30, 2017; a brother, Joseph Kochol; a sister Rosalie Imschweiler;

Surviving are his daughter, Lucilla Kochol, Pottsville; a sister, Mary Anna Hazok; Pine Grove; nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11AM from St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville with Rev. Kevin J. Bobbin as celebrant. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10AM until the time of Mass. Interment with military honors follow in St. John No. 2 Cemetery, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Tony's be made to St. John memorial funeral 913 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.