John Harvey Kott
John Harvey Kott, 72, of Republic, Pa., passed away Sunday, August 6, 2006, in Laurel Ridge Nursing Center, Uniontown, Pa. He was born February 23, 1934, in Thompson Two, Pa., the son of Mike Kott and Dora Straynak Kott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Mike and Bill Kott and a sister, Betty.
John had been employed as a draftsman and he was an avid crossword puzzle player.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lisa Schott Kott; daughters, Natalie and Barbara, both of Maryland, and Erika of Virginia; grandchildren, Evonne, Erin, Josh, and Jennifer; four great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy of Pennsylvania, Mary of Ohio and Natalie of North Carolina; brothers, Steve of New York, Joe of Pennsylvania and Fred of Maryland.
Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME INC., Legion Street, Republic, Pa., on Wednesday, August 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at which time a Panachida Service will be held.
Interment will be private for the family.