William John Bosko, Jr.

William J. Bosko, Jr., 83, (“Bill”) beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, began his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on November 6, 2026. He passed away at the place he loved most in this world; his idyllic cottage in Sinnemahoning, Pennsylvania. Bill was the beloved and devoted husband of Janice R. Bosko (Herold), who was the center of his world and predeceased him by just five months. They were married for 61 years and their devotion to one another was an enduring testament to true love. Bill and Janice raised their four cherished daughters: Marybeth Bosko (Gregory Herzog), Shelley Bosko, Kristie Mertz (Christoph) and Juliann Young (JD). To his daughters, Bill “hung the moon and the stars”. He could solve every problem, fix any mistake and make them laugh until they were breathless. He was their anchor, their protector, their compass and their hero. Bill adored his nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild and had a unique relationship with each of them. They will miss his amazing sense of humor and mischievous playfulness. Bill loved his many nieces and nephews and his family recalls many humorous anecdotes describing their time spent with “Uncle Bill”. Bill leaves a powerful legacy of unwavering devotion to his family, an inspiring dedication to his Catholic faith, a relentless work ethic and a tenacious spirit.

William was born in Pittsburgh, PA to his parents William and Elizabeth Bosko (Suhoza) and was raised alongside his three sisters: Barbara Janicko (Larry), Eleanor Waselko (Bob), and Christine Warner (Bill). He had a loving and supportive relationship with each of them. In addition to his wife Janice, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, all three of his siblings and their spouses and his wife’s parents Elmer and Gertrude Herold (Osche), whom he treasured.

William’s life was a testament to the American dream. He was born to immigrant parents and inherited their values of hard work and sacrifice. He began his career in the printing industry as a printing press operator and with relentless determination and a charismatic personality he rose through the ranks to become the national sales manager of an international graphic arts company. Bill moved his family to Northern Kentucky in 1988 and after he retired he joined his wife to grow her business “Custom Designed Painted Walls”. Bill was often told he had “missed his calling,” however, because he could fix anything, build anything and was a talented woodworker and finisher. Bill had great passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a season ticket holder even after he moved to Cincinnati. Every game was a major event, whether he was watching them him play at Three Rivers Stadium or glued to the TV at home exercising his arm-chair quarterback skills. Watching them win Super Bowl XLIII with Janice in person was a dream come true. He was also an accomplished golfer and an avid hunter, fisherman, archer and outdoorsman. Bill and Janice purchased a cottage in Northern Pennsylvania in 1996 and he could often be found enjoying the beautiful mountains, the trout stream, and the elk, bear, bald eagles, deer and other wildlife that made his backyard their home. Bill was also a great dancer. His daughters loved to watch Bill and Janice practice their disco dance routines in the family’s living room. Bill had a terrific smile, an engaging personality and a quick wit. He made friends everywhere he went.

Bill was a man of faith. He was a devout, lifelong Catholic, and together with his wife, he handed that faith down to his children and grandchildren. His faith was the foundation upon which he built his life. He had great respect for the religious traditions of his Catholic Slovak heritage.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday November 11, 2026 at Middendorf Funeral Home (3312 Madison Pike, Ft. Wright, KY 41017) from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Blessed Sacrament Church (2409 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017). Burial will take place at St. John Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA Donation Link) or to St. James Mission Church (payable to St. Mark’s Church, 235 E Fourth Street, Emporium PA 15834, designated for St. James Mission in memory of William Bosko).