Paul Koci, Jr., 90, of Marianna died Sunday March 15, 2020 in Evergreen Assisted Living, Washington.

He was born June 26, 1929 in Clarksville, a son of the late Paul J. and Frances Helesik Koci.

He attended Jefferson Morgan High School, graduating with the class of 1947 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany, where he served with the 62 ^nd Military Police Highway Patrol Company in Darmstadt, Germany.

While there, he met his wife Ilse, who survives. The two were married on October 16, 1953 and shared in 66 years of marriage.

Paul worked most of his life as a steelworker for US Steel in Homestead, PA before retiring in 1987. He was also an avid farmer all his life.

Paul enjoyed farming, gardening and was an avid Penguins and Steelers fan.

He is survived by two sons, Stephen Koci, of Ohio and Richard (Brenda Lacotta) of Marianna.

Also surviving are four grandchildren; Eric, Kellie, Stephanie and Taylor as well as four great-grandchildren; Domonic, Hunter, Ryder and Carson.

Deceased, in addition to his parents are four brothers; Augustine Koci, Martin Koci, Stanley Koci, and Edward Koci as well as two sisters; Francis Biel and Mary Chato.

Friends will be received Wednesday March 18, 2020 in the Nichol Funeral Home 1728 Main Street Marianna, PA where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00am in the funeral home with Reverend William B. Henry officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com