Rudolph (Rudy) Gohosky;80;of Arnold City;Belle Vernon;died suddenly Sunday;Dec.14;1997;at home. Born Jan.17;1917;in Cecil Township;Washington County;he was a son of the late Albert and Jennie Meig Gohosky. A retired coal miner;he was Catholic by faith. Mr.Gohosky was a member and past officer of PNA Lodge 976;Arnold City. He was a member of the American Slavonic Citizens Club of Fayette City and Naomi AC Club and a social member of Brightwell Daugherty American Legion Post 484;Fayette City. For 25 years he had served as Democatic chairman for the Arnold City district of Fayette County. Survivors include three sisters;Jennie Brown of Pittsburgh;Bernice Santavicca of Arnold City (Belle Vernon)and Ann Kobaly George of Lynnwood (Belle Vernon). In addition to his parents;he was preceded in death by his wife;Sophie K.Prokop Gohosky on Feb.15;1988; a daughter;Joyce Ann Thornton;a son;Joseph R.Gohosky on Nov.10;1995;four brothers and one sister. Friends were received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. ane will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Eley/McCrory Funeral Home Inc.;334 Main St.;Fayette City;and Wednesday until 1:30 p.m.;when a blessing service will be held with the Rev.Felix Pyzowski of St.Joseph Polish National Church;Fairhope;officiating. Burial will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Eley/McCrory Funeral Home Inc.is in charge of arrangements.