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Virginia K. “Jenny” Koba Matkoskey

Birth
Illinois, USA
Death
21 Feb 2021 (aged 63)
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Friedens, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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MATKOSKEY – Virginia K. "Jenny" (Koba), 63, Acosta, succumbed to her fight with cancer on February 21, 2021, surrounded by her family at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born March 9, 1957 in Illinois. Daughter of Metro and Violet (Strickler) Koba. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Glen "Butch" Kimmel and Carey "Iggy" and Terry Koba. Survived by loving husband of 35 years, David; daughters, Christina, married to Kenny Keepes and Danielle; grandchildren, Henry and Evie; one "fur" grand-baby, Nina and additional siblings, Patty, Randy, married to Lori Holiday, Jack and Rosemary "Red" Bellinder. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Jenny was a bedrock of the Gilmore Manufacturing Company for 29 years and famous across southwestern, PA for her pies, gobs and pumpkin rolls. Renowned for her green thumb, Christmas cookies, Halloween costume seamstress abilities and five-star breakfasts. Jenny is most fondly remembered for her genuine heart of gold, youthful honesty and love for all of God's creatures. Public visitation from 11am until time of service 1pm, Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main Street, Boswell with Rev. John Barichivich, officiating. To express condolences or plant a memorial tree, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
MATKOSKEY – Virginia K. "Jenny" (Koba), 63, Acosta, succumbed to her fight with cancer on February 21, 2021, surrounded by her family at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born March 9, 1957 in Illinois. Daughter of Metro and Violet (Strickler) Koba. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Glen "Butch" Kimmel and Carey "Iggy" and Terry Koba. Survived by loving husband of 35 years, David; daughters, Christina, married to Kenny Keepes and Danielle; grandchildren, Henry and Evie; one "fur" grand-baby, Nina and additional siblings, Patty, Randy, married to Lori Holiday, Jack and Rosemary "Red" Bellinder. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Jenny was a bedrock of the Gilmore Manufacturing Company for 29 years and famous across southwestern, PA for her pies, gobs and pumpkin rolls. Renowned for her green thumb, Christmas cookies, Halloween costume seamstress abilities and five-star breakfasts. Jenny is most fondly remembered for her genuine heart of gold, youthful honesty and love for all of God's creatures. Public visitation from 11am until time of service 1pm, Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main Street, Boswell with Rev. John Barichivich, officiating. To express condolences or plant a memorial tree, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.


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  • Created by: PA
  • Added: Aug 4, 2023
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257343523/virginia_k-matkoskey: accessed ), memorial page for Virginia K. “Jenny” Koba Matkoskey (9 Mar 1957–21 Feb 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 257343523, citing Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery, Friedens, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by PA (contributor 47274097).