Robert S. “Bob” Kostelnik
Robert S. “Bob” Kostelnik, 78, of Marietta, passed away at 12:40 am on Sunday (April 29, 2012, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born November 24, 1933, in Senecaville, Ohio, a son of Stephen R. and Colista “Irene” Davis Kostelnik. Bob was employed at Tri State Roofing for 37 years and was a member of Roofers Local 242. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and was a member of VFW Post 5108, American Legion (Lowell), Elks Lodge 750, Eagles and Military Order Cooties. Bob enjoyed working in his garage, bowling and walking with his wife and his dog “Misty.”
On October 7, 1961, he married Maxine “Sue” Schneider who survives with one son, Stephen R. Kostelnik of Gahana, Ohio, 3 brothers and 1 sister: Edward Kostelnik of Florida, William “Bill” Kostelnik of Marietta, Everett “Jake” Kostelnik of Marietta, Dorothy Thomas of Belpre, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 sisters, Freda Merritt and May Miller.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday (May 3) at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Schmelzenbach officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with military rites. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday beginning at 2:00pm with family present from 2-4 & 6-8.