Josephine "Josie" F.

Berkoben

Josephine “Josie” F. Magoc Berkoben, 94, of Tarentum, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Josie was born on March 17, 1932, to the late Anthony and Margaret Kalinchik Magoc. Josie attended St. Clement grade school. She married Walter Berkoben on August 25, 1951, in St. Clement Church where they were faithful parishioners of Holy Martyrs. Most important to her was her faith and her family. Walter and Josephine built their home in Tarentum and raised five children together. She was a wonderful mother who learned from the very best – her mom. Josie is survived by her daughters, Mary Ellen Donatelli and Karen (Edward) Kosakowski and son, Gary (Elaine) Berkoben. Walt and Josie were also blessed with 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. They enjoyed 36 winters in Anna Maria Island, Florida, and 65 wonderful years of marriage until Walt’s passing on December 5, 2016. She also was predeceased by daughter, Theresa; son, Randy; grandson, Aaron; and brothers, Tom, Steve, John, Andy, Pete, and Frank Magoc. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus – Natrona Heights, on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Burial will take place in St. Clement Cemetery, Tarentum. Arrangements by Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. VISIT: dusterfuneral.com