Obituary for Boris Naum Gosheff
Boris N. Gosheff, 76, departed his earthly journey on July 20, 2023, to await the glorious second coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Boris was born on November 30, 1946, to Naum and Stephana Gosheff in Elwood City, PA, moving to Fort Wayne shortly thereafter. After graduating from South Side High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, and a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from St. Francis University.
Boris embraced his faith, family, and Macedonian culture. Boris owned and operated Tower Tavern with his family. He was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral and rarely missed a Sunday service. He was also a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and rarely missed a Sunday loss. Most of all, Boris loved his family.
Boris is survived by his wife, Vesna; children, Damian (Jenny) and Christopher (Rebecca); grandchildren, Josephine, Katherine, Theodore, Finn, and Audrey; and brother George (Donna). Boris was preceded in death by his parents, Naum and Stephana, and his brother, Stephan.
Memorial services will be held at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral (3535 Crescent Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN). Visitation is Tuesday, July 25, from 4:00-8:00 pm, with a Trisagion Hymn at 7:00 pm. The funeral service is Wednesday, July 26, at 10:00 am, with visitation one hour prior, followed by burial at Highland Park Cemetery and a luncheon following the burial. In lieu of flowers the family wishes to have donations made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral.
Boris was born on November 30, 1946, to Naum and Stephana Gosheff in Elwood City, PA, moving to Fort Wayne shortly thereafter. After graduating from South Side High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, and a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from St. Francis University.
Boris embraced his faith, family, and Macedonian culture. Boris owned and operated Tower Tavern with his family. He was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral and rarely missed a Sunday service. He was also a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and rarely missed a Sunday loss. Most of all, Boris loved his family.
Boris is survived by his wife, Vesna; children, Damian (Jenny) and Christopher (Rebecca); grandchildren, Josephine, Katherine, Theodore, Finn, and Audrey; and brother George (Donna). Boris was preceded in death by his parents, Naum and Stephana, and his brother, Stephan.
Memorial services will be held at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral (3535 Crescent Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN). Visitation is Tuesday, July 25, from 4:00-8:00 pm, with a Trisagion Hymn at 7:00 pm. The funeral service is Wednesday, July 26, at 10:00 am, with visitation one hour prior, followed by burial at Highland Park Cemetery and a luncheon following the burial. In lieu of flowers the family wishes to have donations made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral.