William J. Poska

William (Bill) Poska, 98, of Forest City, died Monday afternoon at the Forest City Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Margaret Pantzer who died in May 7, 2006. They were wed on November 25, 1933 and were married for 72 years.

Born December 28, 1909, in Browndale, he was the son of the late William and Pauline Poska. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Forest City. He was a member of the American Slovenian Heritage Club. Before retiring to Forest City in 1976, Bill and Margaret lived in Elizabeth, NJ for over 35 years. He was employed by the Anheuser Busch Company, Newark, NJ. He was also a past member of the Browndale Sportsmen's Club.

He is survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Kuhs and husband Elliott, Edison, NJ, and Margaret Kelly and husband John, Bethlehem, five grandchildren - James Kuhs, Cindy Kuhs Mussman, Shawn Kelly, Maureen White and Timothy Kelly, and seven great grandchildren - Brianna Kuhs Mussman, Alexandra Mussman, Sarah Kuhs, Hunter Kuhs, Paul White, Shannon Kelly and Logan Kelly, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five sisters - Annie Nanius, Bernetta Milos, Emma Stankus,

Helen Susco, Stella Tumonis and one brother Anthony Poska.

Funeral will be Saturday at 10:30am from the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 in St. Joseph's Church, Forest City. Interment in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Forest City. Viewing on Saturday from 9:00am to 10:30am.

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