Pauline “Gram, Auntie, Polly” Koscelnik
Pauline Koscelnik, (Roach) age 94, peacefully passed away in her sleep the morning of May 12, 2023. Born January 31, 1929, to Martin and Margie Roach in Auburn, OH. Pauline was married to John E. Koscelnik on April 17, 1949, in Troy, OH.
Pauline loved her animals and routinely donated to the Geauga Rescue Village. She would drive her bright yellow Volkswagen Beetle all around town and loved when other Beetle drivers would wave to her. She loved animals, most of all her cat, Louise. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.
She is survived by her children John Koscelnik of Parkman, Ohio and Linda Koscelnik of Carrollton, Texas. She will be missed by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, and brothers Martin Roach, Addison Roach, and Ben Roach.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 10:00 am, at Troy Cemetery in Welshfield, OH.
Arrangements made by the Mulkey Mason Funeral Home and cremation service by Dalton Funeral Home both in Texas and Burr Funeral Home, Chardon, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, Pauline has requested donations to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office K-9 program. Donations may be sent via mail to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office, c/o K-9 Program, 12450 Merritt Rd, Chardon, OH 44024.