Alma Jean "Poodie" Kozack

Alma Jean "Poodie" Kozack obituary, Columbus, OH

Alma Jean "Poodie" Kozack

Alma Kozack Obituary

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Alma Jean "Poodie" Kozack, 83, of Howard, Ohio and formerly of Morrisville, Pennsylvania passed away on August 20, 2024 in Holmes County, Ohio.
She was born on April 18, 1941 in Logan, West Virginia to Wilbur M. Dillo and Ida Marie Francis both deceased.
She was preceded in death by Joseph Kozack, her husband of 52 years, son-in-law, Gregg M. Iveson, brother-in-law, David R. Cline, nephew, David M. Cline, nieces, Vonda Myers Thrash and Renee Myers Russell
Poodie was very interested in her extended family history and kept an extensive ancestry tree.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be incredibly missed by all her family and friends.
She is survived by her children; daughters: Katrina (John) Farabaugh of Alburtis and Kelly Iveson of Yardley both in Pennsylvania. Sons: Kenneth (Marcie) Kozack of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Keith (Christian) Kozak of Howard, Ohio with whom she lived and devoted former daughter-in-law, Cathy Kozack. Sisters: Shirley Cline, Lucille (Jerry) Miller, Bonnie Sue (Michael) Rideout all of Ohio, grandchildren Jessica Wick, Joseph (Erin) Farabaugh, Jessica (Jay) Forsberg, Michael Kozack, Matthew Farabaugh, Timothy (Alexis) Farabaugh, Robin (Alex) Forsberg, Benjamin (Courtney) Farabaugh, Noah Farabaugh, Ryan Iveson, Adam Kozack, Isabella Kozack and 9 great grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
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