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Dr. George Stephen Kosar, M.D.

  • December 2, 1928 - December 27, 2011
  • Weirton, West Virginia
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“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...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Mike and Janice Petrovich - WV

“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...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: lisa thompson chuma - follansbee, WV

“Our deepest sympathy to the Kosar family. George and I were Rotary and racquet ball buddies. I will miss him. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Ronnie Briggs - New Cumberland, WV

“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...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Elaine Shughart - Maryville, TN

“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...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Daneen and Fernando Manalac - OH

“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,...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Tom and Donna Marosi & family - WV

“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...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Terry and Judy Waugh - Weirton, WV

“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...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Steve& Helena Mindzak - Weirton, WV

“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...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Judy Hornak - Weirton, WV


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.