Gwen

Gwendolyn H. “Gwen” Kozar, age 84, of Wheatfield, formerly of Meadow Dr. Youngstown died Monday, September 12th, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living in North Tonawanda, NY. Gwen was born on March 1st, 1938, in Sewickley, PA. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Edith (Reno) Harrison. She married Ronald M. Kozar on December 14th, 1957, he predeceased her on August 25th, 2013.

She was employed by Stuart Sports in Lewiston as the bookkeeper for 20 years. Gwen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was a very generous and caring human being who loved to be with her family, loved the ocean and going on cruises with family and friends. She lived by the motto “waste not want not” for those of you that know her well. Gwen was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown and served as an Honorary Deacon. After losing her best friend and loving husband Ron in 2013, all she wanted was to be with him. And her prayers were answered. She is now in his loving arms looking down on us with Love, Happiness and Joy as this was her wish for us when it was her time to go home.

She is survived by her children; Douglas (Rose) Kozar, Gregory (Michele) Kozar and Tracey (Michael) Inskeep; her sister, Gretchen Harrison and grandchildren, Andrew (Jaimie), Gina, Matthew, Mark and John Kozar, Maxwell, Zachery and Carter Inskeep and her great grandchildren, Hayden, and Mia Kozar. She is predeceased by her brother Ronald Harrison.

Per her request Gwen will be cremated, services will be private with burial taking place in Oakland Rural Cemetery Town of Porter, NY.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St., Youngstown, NY 14174. Arrangements entrusted to the staff at HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com.