Dr. George Stephen Kosar, M.D.
December 2, 1928 ~ December 27, 2011
Dr. George Stephen Kosar, M.D., 83, of Weirton, WV, was called home by Our Heavenly Father, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 27, 2011.
Born December 2, 1928, in Weirton, Dr. Kosar was the youngest son of the late John Harry Kosar and Julia Susia Kosar.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Esther Louise Kosar, of Weirton; two sons, George Stephen Kosar, Jr. of Yeehaw Junction, FL. and Mark David Kosar, of Johnson City, TN.; and three grandsons, Chaz Edward Kosar, of Barnesville, OH., Tristian Mark Kosar and Alexei George Kosar, both of Johnson City, TN.
Dr. Kosar maintained a private medical practice for 34 years, beginning in September 1962 through the summer of 1996. He specialized in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and assisted in the delivery of more than one thousand babies. He was elected president of numerous professional and social organizations; such as the Weirton General Hospital, Hancock County Medical Society, and the original Weirton Rotary Club.
Dr. Kosar was also awarded the Victory Medal, commemorating his service to our country while enlisted in the United States Navy.
Private services will be held at the convenience of his family.
Interment with Military Rites will be held 1 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Folding and presentation of the US Flag will be conducted by a United States Navy Color Guard, followed by a twenty-one gun salute conducted by the Military Funeral Honor Guard VFW Post 1810 Brentwood, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, and the Salvation Army.
Visitation:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
The Kosars: We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. Kosar was such a good man. Our prayers are with you during this sad time. Cherish your memories of him and always know he will be with you in spirit. All our love and prayers, Don, Judy, and Chris
With deepest sympathy to dr.Kosar Family.Even as the Sun goest down to the end of the light of day it’s rising on the new horizon somewhere far away. With love Steve and Helena Mindzak
Dear Esther, George Jr., Mark and family, Dr. Kosar was a very special man to myself and my husband……he delivered all three of our wonderful sons beginning in 1970. For that I will be forever greatful….I was honored to work for him for nine years till he retired and I loved my job. He always treated me with kindness…We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and help you all to remember the good times and memories you share…..He will sure be missed. Our love and sympathy, Terry and Judy
Mark, Tracy & sons, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Tracy, you and Mark are both such thoughtful, caring people, just like Dr. Kosar was. He truly left behind a legacy of being a kind, compassionate physician, and was well respected in the Weirton community. Tracy, I know he loved you like a daughter. Through your memories he will live forever in your hearts. With our deepest sympathy, The Marosi family
Dear Esther and Family, We were so sorry to read of George’s passing and want you to know that we are deeply sorry for your loss. We missed you both so much when you stopped coming to Cardiac rehab at OVH and thought of you often. God bless you in this very difficult time. Dani and Fernando Manalac
To The Kosar Family…Dr.Kosar delivered my son in 1969.It was a difficult birth and he did a miraculous job.He has always had a special place in my heart.You have my deepest sympathy. God bless.
My family wants to extend our sympathy. Dr Kosar saved my sisters life nearly 40 years ago, her name is Lucille Durante. It was because of Dr. Kosar’s compassion and skill that she will be celebrating her 70th birthday soon. Our entire family has always been very grateful and we hope we can offer some comfort to his family now.
To the Kosar Family, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Kosar. He delivered my first baby 36 years ago. I have lived in Tennessee for the last 20 years, but Weirton is where I lived and grew up. You all are in my prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to the Kosar family. George and I were Rotary and racquet ball buddies. I will miss him.
I was one of the many children that he has delivered. I heard many wonderful stories on how he treated my mother during her difficult time with delivering me. Thank You Dr. Kosar for helping my mother and myself. May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Kosar’s passing . My husband and I thank him everyday for the birth of our beautiful daughter. He was so kind and compassionate and it was a great pleasure to have him as a doctor and friend. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dear Mrs. Kosar & Family, We send our sympathy to you and all who mourn Dr. Kosar. I’ll always remember him as a kind and caring Dr. and friend as well. May you be comforted by happy memories. God Bless you as you grieve your huge loss. Memory Eternal, With love and sympathy, Mike and Janice