Thomas Kossman II

Thomas F. Kossman II, 33, of Rich Valley Road, Emporium, died Thursday (May 24, 2007).

He was born June 14, 1973, in Renovo, a son of Thomas F. and Sandra Guisto Kossman I.

Mr. Kossman was a 1992 graduate of Cameron County Area High School. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1992 to 1994. He was employed as a machinist with GKN Sintered Metals for several years.

He was a member of the Bobby Run Hunt Club.

Mr. Kossman is survived by two daughters, Zoe Marie Kossman and Trisha Ann Kossman, both of Emporium; a son, Terry A. Kossman of Emporium; the children's mother, Evelyn M. Hooftallen Kossman; two sisters, Shannon Smith and Anna M. Kossman, and a brother, Joseph Kossman, all of Emporium.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the St. Mark Catholic Church, with the Rev. Paul S. Siebert as celebrant. A military service was also accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail. Burial was in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Kossman Children Education Fund at Citizens Trust Company.