Bill Kostan

KOSTAN – William S. “Bill,” 89, South Fork, died June 23, 2023, at home. Born May 12, 1934, in Portage, son of Andrew and Anna (Sepata) Kostan. Preceded in death by parents; brother, James Kostan; and sister, Blanche Barnish.

Survived by wife of 65 years, Delores J. “Dee” (Bartko) Kostan, whom he married May 17, 1958; children, Deborah Braxton; Jeffrey “Butch,” married to Michelle (Wolfhope); Rebecca, married to Robert Single; Brian, married to Tessy (Ruddek); and Kimberly, married to John Snyder; grandchildren, Montana, Savannah, Sierra, Jared (Kayla), Jason (Ansastasia), Jamie (Caleb), Alexis, Briana (Zach), Megan (Sean), Tyson, and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Anna, Jack, Gavin, Gabe, Joseph, and Aubrie; and sisters, Dorothy Burgan, Mildred Chappell, and Barbara, married to Bruce Brunett.

Graduate of Portage High School, class of 1953. Member of St. Michael Catholic Church. US Navy Veteran. Bill was a retired sales representative in the building materials industry. Lifetime member Elks Lodge, Johnstown. He enjoyed farming, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

Private family visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass which will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Monsignor David Lockard, celebrant.

Committal, St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.

Military honors by St. Michael American Legion, Post 551.

The family is especially grateful to the staff of Windber Hospice; his caregivers, Jamie and Cece and their staff; and all those who helped in his care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA 15963.