P. Eugene “Hoss” Goss

Cortland, Ohio - P. Eugene “Hoss” Goss, age 78, died on Friday, May 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Rosalene F. (Codner) and Austin Paul Goss. Gene was a 1959 graduate of Kinsman High School and attended Kent State University. He served in the United States Army as a Screaming Eagles 101st Airborne Ranger and a Special Forces Green Beret, serving a year in Vietnam and four months in Korea. Gene is the record holder for the state in the Pole Vault having been one of the last to use a steel pole. He worked for the former Copperweld Steel of Warren, the former Taylor Winfield of Warren and he also worked for D & G Machine Products of Howland. He was a member of the Gustavus Masonic Lodge No. 442 F & AM, Harry Lees American Legion No. 506, Mahoning NAUS No. 426 and he was a life member of the NRA. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ford Eugene Goss and a brother, Jerry Goss. Survivors include two children, Colin Lee Goss of Niles, Ohio and Sherry L. (Nelson) Welch of Gustavus, Ohio; a step-son, Brad Gill “Ground Hog” of Warren, Ohio; his nephew that was always helpful, Ricky A. Goss of Warren, Ohio; three grandchildren, Teagan (Miguel Jimenez) Jewell, Joshua (Jessica) Marshall and Jeremy Brown and a great grandson, Jase Brown. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 7:00PM at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main Street, Kinsman, Ohio, with Rev. Susan Francis officiating. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 31st from 4:00pm until the time of services. Private burial will follow in Little Beaver Cemetery in Enonvalley, Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans; Harry Lees American Legion or to the Salvation Army. An online guestbook is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

Service Information

Visitation

Thursday, May 31 2018
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428

Service

Thursday, May 31 2018
7:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428