Larry Edward Oskin
Larry Edward Oskin, 74, of Butler passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at Oakland VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh.
He was born July 24, 1946, in McKeesport, and was the son of the late Edward and Vera M. (Engwer) Oskin.
He attended Thorn Creek United Methodist Church in Butler.
Larry was a graduate of McKeesport High School, and was also a graduate of Grove City College with a degree in business.
Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army First Air Cavalry during the Vietnam War. Larry received two Bronze Stars for his service.He was a member of American Legion Post 778 and VFW Post 249.Larry was employed as a manager for Kenmac Rentals for 50 years. He was past president of the Pennsylvania American Rental Association.Larry was a member of the football boosters at Knoch High School, inaugural assistant coach for the Knoch High School hockey team and the inaugural coach of the Saxonburg Spartan Youth Football with his friend, Moe.Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing and motorcycle riding. He was founder of KISTMYWIHA Lodge in Driftwood, Pa. His greatest joy was hunting with and coaching his boys, and then teaching his grandkids about camp and hunting.Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sarah “Cookie” (McIntyre) Oskin, whom he married March 26, 1970; three sons, Larry E. Oskin Jr. and his wife, Brandy, of Butler, Stephen E. Oskin and his wife, Bikem, of Howard, Pa., and David W. Oskin and his wife, Coleen, of Butler; eight grandchildren, Allee (Dan Hickton), Kaelyn, Hunter, Gabrielle, Caleb, Isaac, Izabella and William; two sisters, Karen Bryan and her husband, Howard, of North Huntingdon, Pa., and Suzanne Conner of Mars; and a number of nieces and nephews.OSKIN — Family and friends of Larry Edward Oskin, who died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at Thorn Creek United Methodist Church, 142 Rockdale Road, Butler, where the funeral service will follow with Pastor Mary Jo Gould officiating.Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler, is assisting the family with their arrangements.Online condolences may be made at www.thompson-millerfuneralhome.com
