John William Mosko

John William "Bill" Mosko, 87, of Washington, formerly of Avella, died Friday, September 11, 2009, in his residence, following a lengthy illness. He was born December 2, 1922, in Buffalo, Ohio, a son of John and Amy Lair Mosko. During World War II, Mr. Mosko served as a radio operator in the Army Air Forces. He was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and marksmanship badges for Pistol and Carbine. He was honorably discharged on February 8, 1946, with a rank of staff sergeant. Mr. Mosko was an office manager at Pittsburgh Air Radio for 38 years. He was a member of Avella Athletics Association and a 60-year member of various American Legion Posts, including Avella and Washington. Surviving are two daughters, Brenda L. Kesneck of Washington and Norma Kay Mosko; two grandchildren, Colten W. Kesneck and Kathlene Garcia-Mosko; and two great-grandchildren. Deceased are his first wife, Edith M. Hood Mosko; his second wife, Patricia Tustin Mosko; two sisters, Katherine Dixon and Norma Johnson; and a half sister, Odessa. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., the hour of service, on Monday, September 14th, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty-Four, PA 15330.