April 19, 1925 – April 2, 2025
Hilda Rosalie Padlo Kosciol, loving wife, mother, and grandma H
Olean- Hilda Rosalie Padlo Kosciol, of Franklin St., Olean, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Pines of Olean surrounded by loved ones after a short illness.
Hilda was born in Olean on April 19, 1925, the daughter of the late Michael and Rosalie Bysiek Padlo. On October 1, 1942, at the Sacred Heart Church in Portville, she married Michael J. Kosciol, Sr., who predeceased her in 2008.
She attended Hinsdale Schools, then worked at the Oasis Restaurant, which was owned and operated by her family and Icky’s Cookies. She later worked for and retired from AVX-Olean Advanced Products. Hilda was a member of the Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church and the Pulaski Club. She loved her family and spending time with them. Her pastimes included baking, ceramics, sewing, visiting the casino, and enjoying the sun while rocking on her swing.
Hilda is survived by her sons, Michael (Kathleen Masi) Kosciol Jr., and Robert (Ann DeArmitt) Kosciol; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Michael Sr.; an infant son; a daughter, Suzanne Kosciol Thomas and son-in-law Raymond Thomas; her siblings, Michael, John (Yock), Julian, Florence, Walter, infant Bernice, and Bernice Wojcik.
Family will receive friends Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm, at Guenther Funeral Home, Inc. 1303 East State Street, Olean. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 7, 2025, at noon at St. John’s Church 931 N. Union, Olean. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.
Memorials if desired, may be made to Roswell Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at guentherfh.com.
