Ted John Kolacz, age 90, of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday Aug. 25, 2017 at Gillette Nursing Home in Warren. He was born on March 18, 1927 in Newton Falls, OH the son of the late John Kolacz and Mary (Churko) Kolacz. Ted married the love of his life Phyllis Mae Mozingo on July 2, 1954 and they have enjoyed 63 years of marriage together. Ted was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. He was a self-employed business owner. He owned & operated the Pike Plaza & Rustic Oaks Motel on Route 5 for many years, along with owning many rental properties in Newton Falls. Ted enjoyed snow skiing in his younger years, working on old cars & equipment, going to auctions, and spending time at his cottage at Lake Milton. He enjoyed inviting people to his cottage and making them breakfast. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters: Dorothy Ziegler, Helen Woloski, 3 brothers: Ed, Joe, and Stanley Kolacz. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis M. Kolacz of Newton Falls, 1 daughter: Marikay Stewart of Deland, FL, 1 son: Ted & Denise Kolacz of Newton Falls, OH, and 3 grandchildren: Emily, Ted (Kameron), and Mitchell. Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Tuesday Aug 29, 2017 at 11:00am with Pastor Steve Spurlock.The family will be receiving friends for calling hours at the funeral home on Monday Aug 28, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm. He will be laid to rest at Newton Falls Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Ted's obituary online or to send condolences to the family. please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 11:00 AM

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