Joseph Kulha

Joseph "Skip" Kulha Jr. 78, of Latrobe, PA, passed on December 4th, 2025. He was born December 11, 1946.

Preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Joseph, his parents Joseph and Cecelia (Gendek) Kulha, brothers Michael and John.

Joseph retired from the US Postal Service as a Postmaster in Scottdale, PA.

After his retirement, he worked in the finance office at Idlewild Park. He was a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish and sang in the Saint Vincent choir for over 20 years. He was a former member and Fire Chief of the Calumet Fire Department.

He was a former Exalted Ruler at Elks Lodge 511 in Greensburg, PA. A former President at American Legion Post 998 in Harrisburg, PA. A member and former Finance Officer at Unity Post 982. A season ticket holder at Penn State for 37 years.

Joseph proudly served in the Marine Reserves for six years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Helen (Firment) Kulha, his brothers Leonard, Bill, and Jim (Chris).

His special family, the Matterns, Sprouts, Sobers and Lindes.

Nothing brought him greater joy than his great nephew Jason, and two great nieces, Jemma and Jayla Lovell.

His high energy and positive attitude made him a friend to all. He has served as a father figure and grandfather to so many across multiple generations. His faith and love for Christ is what allowed him to be a great man of God.

His home is now in Heaven, so this is not a goodbye, but see you later. Thank you Lord for allowing Joe in our lives. This life is temporary but the next is eternal. Praise God for all those who believe in you shall be together for an eternity in your kingdom.

Services are under the direction of Hoffer Wilt Funeral Home, Norvelt. There is no visitation, family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial 10 am on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at St. Vincent Basilica, everyone please go directly to the church. Burial with military honors, provided by the Armbrust Veterans Assc., to follow in St. Florian Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at: hofferwilt.com