Josephine (Josie) Gossette entered her eternal rest on February 17th, 2020. Josie was born May 30, 1926 in West Newton, PA to Stephen and Kathryn Kuskevich. She was the youngest of five siblings, John, Helen, Stanley, Charlie Kovalchick and Mary Tamasy, who all preceded her in death. Josie was an active Parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa, where she served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, and as a member of OWLS and Circle 12. She volunteered for over 20 years in the gift shops of St. Joseph Women's Hospital, and HB Plant Museum. Prior to moving to Tampa, she lived in Atlanta, GA where she and her husband, John Gossette ran their family company, Reliable Paper Service. Josie will be remembered for her beautiful smile, loving heart and generous spirit. She loved her family, friends and her Catholic faith with all of her being. She is survived by her daughter Kathryn (Kathy) Stephens (Ken), her grandson Tyler Stephens (Jessica), niece, Stanlyn Mierzwa as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 4:00pm, Wednesday, February 26th with viewing immediately following until 6:00pm at Blount and Curry Funeral Home (605 South MacDill AV). Her Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, February 26th at Christ the King Catholic Church (821 South Dale Mabry) in the Chapel, with Monsignor Michael Muhr presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name, to Jesuit High School (4701 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614) or to the charity of your choice. There will be a private family burial in West Newton Cemetery.
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