Fr. David Kohut, OFM

Fr. David Kohut, OFM, 74, of St. Clement Friary in Cincinnati, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Seven Acres Senior Living. Fr. David was born April 26, 1952, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Cecilia (Zielomski) Kohut, Fr. David attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and Reading Central Catholic High School. He joined the Order of Friars Minor 1974, and made his first profession on May 31, 1975, in Oldenburg, Indiana. He was ordained on June 2, 1979. Fr. David served in many ministries: educational, spiritual, Franciscan leadership and parish. In 2007, he moved to St. Clare Friary in Cincinnati and helped guide community life . He became pastor of St. Francis Seraph Church, Cincinnati, in 2013, serving until 2020. He was known by his fellow friars as a proficient cook who loved to prepare delicious soup recipes. Fr. David is survived by his Franciscan brothers of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, two nieces and several great nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. Visitation will take place at Seven Acres Senior Living Chapel 476 Riddle Rd., Clifton, Tuesday, June 9th from 9:00AM until Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow immediately at St. Mary’s Cemetery, St. Bernard.