Robert L. Kocarek, 52, of Nashport, Ohio, died on September 2, 2004, at his residence. He was born on November 5, 1951, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Clara Miloski Kocarek. He had been employeed at Sears as an Auto Center Manager. Robert loved to garden & cook. Surviving are a daughter, Nicole Kocarek of New Philadelphia, a son, Kenneth Kocarek of New Philadelphia, Two Brothers, Donald (Maureen) Kocarek of Beavercreek, Ohio and Thomas (Nancy) Kocarek of Naperville, Illinois. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. till service time Sunday, September 5, 2004 at Bolin Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio where funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Rev. Joy French officiating. A caring cremation will follow.