Gladys Elizabeth Koontz
July 7, 1933 ~ March 22, 2017
Gladys E. Koontz
Gladys Elizabeth (Wilson) Koontz, 83, of Geneva, passed away after a lengthy battle with dementia, surrounded by her family at Geneva Shores Nursing Home, on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.
She was born July 7, 1933, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Samual Jasper and Beulah Rosie (Daughenbaugh) Wilson. Gladys married the love of her life, William Koontz, in Maryland on February 14, 1954.
Mrs. Koontz graduated from the first class of Nursing at Knoedler School of Practical Nurse Education. Afterwards, Gladys pursued her nursing career and offered caring service to patients all around Ashtabula County. She was a member of the Eagle's Club and a lifetime member of the VFW Post #6846 in Geneva. She was also active with the Madison Senior Center and the Silver Sneakers exercise club at the Madison YMCA. Gladys enjoyed card games, board games, and was an avid reader, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Those close to Gladys learned to appreciate her eccentric personality and often found themselves the brunt of her mischievous shenanigans.
Gladys is survived by her daughters, Terry Lee (Stephen) Jopko and Laura Rose (Lige) Rice; son, Michael William (Holly) Koontz; grandchildren, William Rice, Erica (Rick) Hadlock, Jon Rice, Heather (David) Harmon, Donielle (Khan) Eakin, Stephen (Jessica) Jopko, Alex Mustin and Tony Mustin; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Grace, Paige, Mylan, Hayden, Ethan, Ayla, Clayton and Ian; and brother, James (Mary) Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband William; and her parents.
Her family would like to acknowledge the kind staff of Geneva Shores and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their support, encouragement and love for Gladys. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. Final resting place will be in Stoystown Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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So sorry to hear of Mrs. Koontz passing. She always had a comment to share..whether you wanted to hear it or not. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
Terry and Steve, I was sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you through the coming days and years, and may you have lots of good things to remember about her.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am also sorry that I will not be able to be able to give my condolences in person. My prayers for your family at this difficult time.
My condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is never easy. Death was never part of God's original purpose for mankind. May you take comfort in God's future promise to end all suffering and death on earth. Revelation 21:3, 4 and Isaiah 25:8)
Terry and Steve, I was sorry to hear of your loss. May your Mom Rest in Peace with the Lord. May God Bless you and your family with Peace and Comfort during your time of sorrow and always. Peace and Prayers