Frank Kopcha

Frank Kopcha, 92, died August 30, 2010, following a brief illness. He was born May 3, 1918, in Bentleyville, a son of Theodore and Anna Stefura Kopcha. Mr. Kopcha served in the US Army, 133rd Infantry, 34th Division, during World War II. He was involved in battles in Rome-Arno, Northern Apennines and Po Valley. For his service he was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, and European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with three bronze service stars. In addition to being a truck driver, Mr. Kopcha owned Frankie’s Amusement Company and East Coast Shows for 24 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member and past president of Holy Trinity National Catholic Church and a member of American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175, Polish Club and the Showman’s Legion. Mr. Kopcha enjoyed hunting and was a life-long Steelers fan. On June 27, 1948, he married Helen Chmiel who survives. Also surviving are a son, Dennis (Linda) Kopcha of Canonsburg; a daughter, Diane (Mark) Katlic of Shavertown; and four grandchildren, Scott Kopcha of Watertown, Massachusetts, Erica Kopcha of Huntingdon Valley, and Adam and Katherine Katlic, both of Shavertown; and three sisters, Helen Simonelli, Ann Ryzon and Mary Parschall. Deceased is a brother, Michael Kopcha. Friends will be received Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m., in Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, Washington. Following visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with Bishop John Mack as celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 North Hewitt Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. .