Frank P. Koladish, of Kittanning, Pa. passed away January 7, 2026 at QLS Sugar Creek Nursing Skilled Care in Worthington, Pa.  Frank was born August 7, 1926 in Bridgeburg, Pa., the son of the late Paul and Mary (Popvitch) Koladish.  He was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW.  He was a Supervisor for Colwell Coal Co., Shoffners, Eljer and Toy's Golden Dawn for 20 years until their closing in 2009.  

Survivors include his 2 daughters, Karen (Ted) Edwards, of Fenelton, with whom he made his home for the last 5 years, and Kathy (Duane) Roofner, of Worthington; 5 granddaughters, Sherry (Dandy) Gadley, of Worthington, Amy (Bill) Broman, of Butler, Wendy (Kriss) Simmons, of Butler, Kristin (Mark) Ort, of Saxonburg and Marion (Chris) Seavers, of Worthington; 10 great-grandchildren, Jake (Carissa) Broman, of Butler, Jack Ort, of Aliquippa, Jesse Ort, of Saxonburg, Jonathan (Alyza) Seavers, of Worthington, Dylan Gadley and Brandon Gadley, both of Worthington, Emma Broman, of Butler, Olivia Ort, of Saxonburg, and Kallie Simmons and Alyssa Simmons, of Butler; his first great-great-granddaughter that is on the way; and several nieces and nephews that were special to him.  Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Ellen (White) Bowser-Koladish, who died Nov. 8, 2014; his 1st wife, Jean Marie (Peat) Leech, who died March 20, 2024;  brother, Steve W. Koladish (2005); and sisters, Margaret White (1997) and Elizabeth Ann Muth-Fowler (Feb. 9, 2018).

Friends will be received on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from noon until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home, 119 Bear St., Worthington, Pa. 16262 with Pastor Theo Edwards officiating.  Interment will be in Kittanning Cemetery.