Phyllis M. Kolacz 1927-2025

She was born June 23, 1927, in Dillonville, the daughter of the late Carl Mozingo and Mary Francis Griffith Mozingo.

Phyllis lived in Newton Falls for most of her life and graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1945. She married the love of her life, Ted J. Kolacz, on July 2, 1954. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage together until he passed away on Aug. 25, 2017.

Phyllis and her husband were owners / operators of Pike Plaza Motel and Restaurant on Route 5 from 1960 to 1990. She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church.

Phyllis loved visiting with her friends, spending time with her family and grandchildren, and reading. She and Ted enjoyed collecting and driving their antique and vintage cars. They also enjoyed having friends and family over every Sunday at Lake Milton for good food and good company.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ted; and one brother, Carl Mozingo Jr.

Phyllis is survived by one daughter, Marikay Kolacz of DeLand, Florida; one son, Ted and Denise Kolacz of Newton Falls; three grandchildren, Emily and Gary Rozhon of Newton Falls, Ted “Kameron” and Hanna Kolacz of Canton, and Mitchell Kolacz of Newton Falls; and one great-grandson, Isaac Rozhon.

Funeral services will begin 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls, with Pastor Steve Spurlock officiating.

Calling hours will be 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

She will be laid to rest beside her husband, Ted, in Newton Falls Cemetery.

The family has requested that all donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 50501, in her memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or send condolences at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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