Kulpmont - Henry Joseph Koldash, 73, was called to the Lord, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at home with his family at his side.

Henry was born at March 20,1947 to Henry and Rita (Sadusky) Koldash at 300 N. Maple Street, Mount Carmel.

He attended MOC Grade School and was a 1965 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served his country proudly on the Coast Guard Cutter Yakutat, including Vietnam War service. After his duty in the service, he worked at Cardinal Container for 26 years.

On August 31, 1991, in St. Casimir's Church, Father Frank Karwacki and Reverend J. Hager officiated his marriage to the former Rose Marie Shimko. He then moved from Mount Carmel to Kulpmont, being a resident there for 29 years.

Henry's dream was to have his own restaurant. He attended Schuylkill Technology Center and studied Culinary Arts to become a chef. He graduated there with a 4.0 and was awarded the Berks County Culinary Student of the Year. He and his wife, Rose undertook his dream and with a few friends they built a restaurant on their lot known as O'Henry's in Kulpmont. They both worked together catering for weddings, parties and other events. After stress and health reasons, his dream came to an end. He then worked and retired from SCI-Coal Township as a Food Service Instructor.

Henry was gifted with so many talents, from carpentry to music, and was an accomplished organist. He enjoyed singing, especially Karaoke. Almost anything he took his hand to, he mastered. He was very proud of his service to his country. He had a love for animals since his childhood, and was especially fond of his little companion, "Rusty", who he considered family. He collected coins and was proud of his 1965 Red Mustang.

He was a member of the Church of the Holy Angels, American Legion Post 231 in Kulpmont, and the Veterans of Foreign War in Kulpmont

Henry is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; their dog, Rusty; sister, Gloria Slater of Mount Carmel; two godsons, Albert Goodlunas Jr. and Graydon Henry Reyes; goddaughter, Pamela Bolusky; as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita and his father, Henry Koldash.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Henry Joseph Koldash, 73, of Kulpmont - Funeral Mass will be held at Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street, Kulpmont with Father Andrew Stahmer officiating. Burial will follow at Northumberland Memorial Park, Sunbury. Viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. with transferal prayers at 11:00 a.m. in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc. 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, John W. Minnig, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont PA 17834. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com