Lionel C. Koss

LEWISTON – Lionel C. Koss passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday September 9, 2023.

He was born in Boston on June 20, 1928, the son of Herman and Florence Koss. He grew up in Lewiston/Auburn graduating in the Lewiston High School Class of 1946 and that same year joined the Army.

On December 26, 1953, he married the love of his life, Kathleen ‘Kay’ Traynor and together they raised their 6 children, Pamela, Nancy, Robert, Patricia, Wayne and Kathleen.

His military travels brought them to Germany, France, Indiana, Wisconsin, Alabama, Massachusetts and back home to Maine. He served in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam before retiring in 1974. He received several notable medals and honorable service recognitions including an Expert Riflemen’s Badge for his marksmanship during his 28 years of service.

Together Lionel and Kay had 12 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. His beloved wife passed away in 2016 and daughter Patricia in latter 2018.

Lionel will be dearly missed by his family and all those that loved him.

A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Lionel will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at Holy Family Church. Interment with military honors will be at a later date at Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta

Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday September 13, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at http://www.lynchbrothers.com.



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