John A. Kusick, 89, of Bradys Bend died Thursday March 12, 2015 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler.

Born January 6, 1926 in Crisswell, Butler Co, he was the son of George J. and Antonia P. (Geishak) Kusick.

On March 19, 1957 John married the former Marilyn Y. "Sis" Snow.  She preceded him in death August 21, 2007.

A US Army Veteran, he served as a Private First Class with the 200th Chemical Base Depot Company.  He was a recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. 

John retired after 39 years at Koppers in Petrolia, now Indespec. 

He was member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church where he helped with the Lenten Fish Dinners and helped maintain St. Mary's Cemetery. 

John was an avid hunter and enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins and Steelers.

He is survived by 3 daughters Amy (Mike) Miller of East Brady, Beverly (Bill) Scherer of Bonita Springs, FL, Jill (Matt) Stimac of Bradys Bend, 3 sons John (AJ) Kusick of East Brady, Steve Kusick of Monaca and Paul Kusick of Bradys Bend.

John is also survived by 10 grandchildren Ashley and Kory (Laurene), Nicholas and Emma Kusick, Matt and Josh Stimac, Will and Steven Scherer, Brad and Eric Miller.  2 great grandsons Conan and Deacon Kusick

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 1 son Jeffery, 1 sister Ann and 1 brother Joe.

Friends of John A. Kusick will be received 2-4, 6-8pm Sunday March 15, 2015 at the Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way East Brady, PA 16028

A parish prayer service will be held at 3:30pm in the funeral home.  A veterans service will be held at 6pm in the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9am Monday March 16, 2015 at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. John Butler celebrating. 

Private Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the Kusick's ask that donations be made to the VNA Inpatient Hospice 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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