PETER P. KOBAL

Peter Kobal, 74, of Tomko Avenue, Hanover Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Born in Hanover Township, he was the son of the late Peter and Evelyn (Witinski) Kobal. A proud graduate of Hanover High School, Peter went on to serve his country with honor in both the United States Marine Corps and later in the U.S. Army. He was a proud member of the American Legion.

After his military service, Peter was employed at Tobyhanna Army Depot, where he worked as a metal coating technician until his retirement.

Peter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanne Kobal, in 2015, and by his brother Timothy in 2022.

He is survived by his loving children, Brian Ford of Swoyersville and Melissa Kobal of Hanover Township; his cherished grandchildren, Celeste, Olivia, Josh, Abigail, and Dietrich; and great-grandchildren, Layla, Amir, and Arayna. Peter is also survived by nine siblings: John Kobal, Marilyn Savina, Judy Yodsnukis, Evelyn Humanik, Daniel, Michael, Nicholas, Dale, and Eugene Kobal, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Peter was a man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life — he found joy in hunting and fishing, enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino, and was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

A blessing service  will be conducted on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre. At 12 o'clock noon with Reverend Vincent Dang officiating. Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 10:30am until the time of service at the funeral home.  Interment will follow, with Military Honors in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover Township.

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