Nov 11, 2002 1 min read

Lillian D. Duran Koos, age 86, of Valencia, Pa., and formerly of Coal Center, Pa., died Saturday, November 9, 2002, at 11 p.m. in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born April 26, 1916, in Daisytown, Pa., daughter of John and Mary Duran.

Mrs. Koos was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Charleroi, Pa.

Her husband, Daniel V. Koos Jr., died March 23, 1985. Also deceased are two sisters, Susan Sarvas and Mary Duran, and her parents.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Balla of Valencia, Pa., with whom she made her home; a grandson, Donald Balla Jr. and his wife Deb; a granddaughter, Mrs. Scott (Danielle) Gumto; and two great granddaughters: Paige Elizabeth Balla and Madison Grace Gumto.

Friends will be received in the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, Pa., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, November 13, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Services will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Beverly Banyay officiating.

Interment will follow in Taylor Cemetery, West Pike Run Township, Brownsville.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 327 Washington Street, Charleroi, PA 15322.