Cousins - A Blast from the Past

The Kocheran Family Ancestral Home

Ferszio Senewir, Hungary, today known as Synevirska Polyanain Mizhirskij raion.......district > Zakarpatska oblast > Ukraine, zip 90040. At the turn of the last century, this region was called Marmarosh.

At the age of 29, Janos Kuczerhan arrived at Ellis Island, New York on May 24, 1913. He left behind his wife, Mary and young daughter Irene. Janos came to find work as a coal miner in Pennsylvania to make a better life for his family. Janos was approximately 5'7" with blond hair and blue eyes.

Janos was married to Mary (Rosco) (Father: John Rosco) or Maria which shows on the Rotterdam's ship manifest. He left his wife Maria and baby daughter Irene who would join him later in August 1914. Janos was naturalized in 1936 as John Kocherhan. Birthdate approx: 1884.

After arriving in the US, he traveled to Westmoreland County, Export, PA with a friend Josef Mehacz.
At the turn of the last century 1900, this region was called Marmarosh. Grandpa referred to this town in some of his papers. His official "nativity" on the manifest is Ruthenian - Hungarian.

I want to thank my dear new friends in the Ukraine at Ukraine.com for their help in finding my beloved grandparents. Thank you Hannia, Caroln, and Serhii................Linda Kocheran Tygenhof

Linda (Kocheran) Tygenhof and her husband, Ray at Mount Vernon, Virginia, the home of President George Washington. 2004, December

Here is Steve Kocheran, Jr., aka "Butch", Linda's brother. He lives in Paris, France and we communicate daily via Messenger. He loves his European life. Ray and I plan on visiting next fall.

Steve "Coach" Kocheran, my dad

My dad has always been my hero. Throughout my childhood and adult years, Dad remained our rock. He was our provider, mentor, educator (he taught history), coach (coached football, track & basketball), and shoulder for all the tears shed in the family. And, yes, I was the "princess" in a family of boys. I have 3 brothers.

Dad is still my rock. Distance does not keep us from talking several times a week. He and Mom are always there for me.

Dad always wanted to ride our horse RSK. RSK is a gentle quarter horse. His sire is Royal Silver King, a champion cutting horse during the 1980's. RSK has taken my grandchildren on rides. RSK also provided joy to an autistic child. So when Dad wanted to ride RSK in the round pen, I didn't think twice about it. RSK is now 18 years old but thinks he's still a youngster. When he's out on trail, his endurance is still great and you better be prepared for trotting and a fast walk.

Tyler Jon Kocheran is Getting Married!

Here is the invitation. Congratulations Tyler & Leandra!

Mike - NEW Information

Thanks to this site the following information was posted by Herb Harpe




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T/Sgt Michael Kocherhan was radio operator on "Lil' Blon-Dee' S/N 42-73424. 343rd Bomb Sq. 98th Bomb Group, when it was hit by FLAK on 29 March 1944, just after bomb release and burst into flames. Within a few seconds both wings broke off and no chutes were seen.The pilot was Eric F Siemens. Robert Reed was a S/Sgt gunner.
B - 24 # 41- 29136 JU Q
" El Toro - Bull of the Woods "446th BG , 707th Sq.9/6/45
RFC Altus , Ok. - Scrapped
Herb Harper, Former Historian 98th Bomb Group Vets. Assoc.

The El Toro "Flying Bull" patch was designed by Walt Disney in 1944. It survived virtually unchanged until the close of the Air Station.

Below is El Toro Bull of the Woods plane