Frank S. Kish
formerly of Masontown
With great sadness, the family of Frank S. Kish, formerly of Masontown, announces his passing Saturday, December 7, 2024, in his home in Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Frank was born January 12, 1934, to Jozsef Kish and Elizabeth Kilo Kish in Gates.
He married Lois Capanna in 1960 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leckrone, and had two children together. They celebrated their 61st anniversary shortly before her passing in October 2021.
Whether he was playing baseball for Pal’s Club, coaching his children’s baseball or softball teams, fishing or hunting, or turning pens, Frank lived life to the fullest. His strength, resilience, and humor amidst life’s curveballs remained until the end.
He is survived by daughter, Laurie (Eric) Garza of Austin, Texas; and son, Joe Kish of Wheaton, Ill.; brother, John (Martha) Kish of North Royalton, Ohio; sister-in-law, Gloria (Mark) Bowers of Point Marion; beloved nieces and nephews; along with many extended family members, friends, and caregivers.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth “Liz” Pokorny.
A Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, in St. Francis Parish in Masontown. Burial to follow at Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery in Smithfield.
Arrangements by John S. Maykuth Jr. Funeral Home, Masontown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials, in honor of Frank, can be made to: Fayette County Community Action Agency, www.fccaa.org; or Helping Hands Ministry, 14 South Main Street, Masontown, PA 15461.