Rudy J. Cozart
Obituary
Rudy J. Cozart, 59, of Elyria, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain, following a brief illness. He was born August 16, 1948 in Ravencliff, West Virginia and had been a resident of the Oberlin and Elyria area for most of his life.
Rudy was employed by The Chronicle Telegram in the advertising department for 16 years. He was also the owner-operator of the former Rudee’s Barbershop in Elyria. He was a 1967 graduate of Oberlin High School and he served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam.
Rudy was also a member of the Elyria Elks Lodge 465, Elyria Moose Lodge 778 and the Elyria AMVETS Post 32. He enjoyed bowling, having once bowled a 300 game, playing golf and traveling.
Rudy is survived by his wife of 19 years, Tamara (nee Mahilo); daughters, Marla Cozart of Elyria, Laura Cozart of Oberlin and Cassie Cozart, at home; two grandchildren; sisters, Billie Jo Dovin of Oberlin and Janice Shrewsbury of Hunington, West Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Opal Cozart.
Friends may call Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 2 to 6 P.M. at the Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (State Rt. 57), Elyria, 322-4626. Services will be Monday, July 21, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria.
Memorial contributions may be made to the CHP Regional
Foundation New Life Hospice, 3700 Kolbe Rd., Lorain, OH 44053 or to the Ireland Cancer Center, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106-5062.
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Comment from
ladalang
July 19, 2008, 11:46 am
Rudy was a really good guy. I worked as his competition in the newspaper advertising business and I always enjoyed his wit and kind nature. He will be missed. Prayers go out to his family.
Comment from
wandabrooks
July 20, 2008, 2:57 pm
I TOOK CARE OF RUDY AT THE NORTHRIDGE HEALTH CENTER,WHEN HE WAS THERE FOR REHAB, RUDY WAS VERY NICE, ALOT OF FUN! AND HAD A VERY NICE WIFE AND SISTER IN LAW. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.PLEASE
STAY STRONG, THE LORD WILL KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS.
Comment from
DonDull
August 11, 2008, 8:50 pm
Rudy was a very good friend and he will be greatly missed. Although we just found out today of his passing. We have thought about him often. Both my wife and I had the pleasure of knowing Rudy as well as working with him. Rudy was manager of my Softball team many years ago where we also met his lovely wife Tamara. The good ole days as they say, where lots of memories were made. Our hearts go out to his family. Love, Don and Diane
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