Ernest J. Kociban
April 30, 1941 – August 14, 2021
Ernest J. Kociban, “Ernie”, 80, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away on Aug. 14, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 30, 1941, in Braddock, Pa., to the late Anna (Tutko) and Michael Kociban.
He grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh and graduated from Munhall High School. Ernie valued education and because of this he received degrees from Duquesne University, Villanova University and Widener University. In college he was a member of Beta Pi Sigma Fraternity.
Ernie was married for 56 years to his college sweetheart, Dorothy, and together they raised their three children, Ken, Kristen and Kiera in Hatfield, Pa. Always supporting his children, he volunteered for many different organizations, such as being president of the aquatic association and the local baseball league. Family and faith were of the utmost importance to Ernie. He was a long-time and devoted member of St. Maria Goretti Parish, where he was an active volunteer on the financial and welcoming committees. Ernie’s career was spent as a banker where he worked at various financial institutions. He retired as a senior vice president at the age of 70.
Ernie was a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. He loved cheering on his Villanova Wildcats in basketball and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in football. He was known for his sense of humor, teasing you if you weren’t a fan of his favorite teams and telling a good story. Many of these stories involved wonderful memories with his family and closest friends from vacations at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; Rock Hall, Maryland; and Capon Springs, West Virginia.
After retirement, Ernie continued to stay involved in his community by volunteering with various organizations, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his eight grandchildren, who brought him so much joy. He loved watching their sporting events or activities and spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Ratkus.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann (Shiner) Kociban; children, Kenneth Kociban, Kristen Lade (Jeffrey), Kiera Mathey (Stephen); grandchildren, Zachary, Noah and Alexis Kociban, Katherine and Jacob Lade, Brendan, Anna Jane and Caroline Mathey; siblings, Marion Kociban, Elaine Hill; sister-in-law, Janet Ditmore; brother-in-law, George Shiner; many extended family members and countless friends.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ernie’s honor to Lansdale Catholic High School at http://secure.acceptiva.com/. Condolences can be shared at www.suncitycenterfuneralhome.com/.
<h2>Paul K. and Carolyn D. Mullins</h2>
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2021/08/Paul-and-Carolyn-Mullins-e1629319212278.jpg"><img class="wp-image-33387 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2021/08/Paul-and-Carolyn-Mullins-e1629319212278-450x347.jpg" alt="" width="142" height="109" /></a>The Celebration of Life for Paul Kenneth and Carolyn Dian Mullins will be held at the Reach City Church, 6605 Krycul Ave., Riverview, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m.
The Graveside service and Military Honors will follow directly after the Celebration of Life, at Ruskin Memorial Gardens, Corner of 1st St. SW and Manatee Drive, Ruskin, Fla. A reception will follow. Location to be announced.
For those who wish to donate to a ministry that Paul and Carolyn were passionate about, in their memory, the information for a few is Water For Life, digging wells, providing clean water, saving babies, children, lives and whole communities worldwide while sharing Jesus at Life Outreach International: https://lifetoday.org/outreaches/water-for-life/ online or Life Outreach International, P.O. Box 98200, Ft. Worth, Texas 76182-8000; Rescue Life, rescuing children, orphans and human trafficking victims in several nations and ministers to their needs at Life Outreach International: https://lifetoday.org/outreaches/rescuelife/ online or Life Outreach International P.O. Box 98200, Ft. Worth, Texas 76182-8000; Reach City Church https://reachcity.com/index.php/giving/ online or 6605 Krycul Ave, Riverview, FL 33569.
For those who wish to send flowers: National Cremation and Burial Society, 308 E. College Ave., Ruskin, FL 33570, phone: 813-645-3231.
Full obituaries to follow at a later date.
He grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh and graduated from Munhall High School. Ernie valued education and because of this he received degrees from Duquesne University, Villanova University and Widener University. In college he was a member of Beta Pi Sigma Fraternity.
Ernie was married for 56 years to his college sweetheart, Dorothy, and together they raised their three children, Ken, Kristen and Kiera in Hatfield, Pa. Always supporting his children, he volunteered for many different organizations, such as being president of the aquatic association and the local baseball league. Family and faith were of the utmost importance to Ernie. He was a long-time and devoted member of St. Maria Goretti Parish, where he was an active volunteer on the financial and welcoming committees. Ernie’s career was spent as a banker where he worked at various financial institutions. He retired as a senior vice president at the age of 70.
Ernie was a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. He loved cheering on his Villanova Wildcats in basketball and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in football. He was known for his sense of humor, teasing you if you weren’t a fan of his favorite teams and telling a good story. Many of these stories involved wonderful memories with his family and closest friends from vacations at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; Rock Hall, Maryland; and Capon Springs, West Virginia.
After retirement, Ernie continued to stay involved in his community by volunteering with various organizations, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his eight grandchildren, who brought him so much joy. He loved watching their sporting events or activities and spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Ratkus.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann (Shiner) Kociban; children, Kenneth Kociban, Kristen Lade (Jeffrey), Kiera Mathey (Stephen); grandchildren, Zachary, Noah and Alexis Kociban, Katherine and Jacob Lade, Brendan, Anna Jane and Caroline Mathey; siblings, Marion Kociban, Elaine Hill; sister-in-law, Janet Ditmore; brother-in-law, George Shiner; many extended family members and countless friends.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ernie’s honor to Lansdale Catholic High School at http://secure.acceptiva.com/. Condolences can be shared at www.suncitycenterfuneralhome.com/.
<h2>Paul K. and Carolyn D. Mullins</h2>
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2021/08/Paul-and-Carolyn-Mullins-e1629319212278.jpg"><img class="wp-image-33387 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2021/08/Paul-and-Carolyn-Mullins-e1629319212278-450x347.jpg" alt="" width="142" height="109" /></a>The Celebration of Life for Paul Kenneth and Carolyn Dian Mullins will be held at the Reach City Church, 6605 Krycul Ave., Riverview, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m.
The Graveside service and Military Honors will follow directly after the Celebration of Life, at Ruskin Memorial Gardens, Corner of 1st St. SW and Manatee Drive, Ruskin, Fla. A reception will follow. Location to be announced.
For those who wish to donate to a ministry that Paul and Carolyn were passionate about, in their memory, the information for a few is Water For Life, digging wells, providing clean water, saving babies, children, lives and whole communities worldwide while sharing Jesus at Life Outreach International: https://lifetoday.org/outreaches/water-for-life/ online or Life Outreach International, P.O. Box 98200, Ft. Worth, Texas 76182-8000; Rescue Life, rescuing children, orphans and human trafficking victims in several nations and ministers to their needs at Life Outreach International: https://lifetoday.org/outreaches/rescuelife/ online or Life Outreach International P.O. Box 98200, Ft. Worth, Texas 76182-8000; Reach City Church https://reachcity.com/index.php/giving/ online or 6605 Krycul Ave, Riverview, FL 33569.
For those who wish to send flowers: National Cremation and Burial Society, 308 E. College Ave., Ruskin, FL 33570, phone: 813-645-3231.
Full obituaries to follow at a later date.