Elizabeth "Betty"

Ann Kozak

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Doering) Kozak passed away on January 16th, 2026, in Swan Creek Long Term Care at the age of 100. Betty was born March 24, 1925, in Toledo to Kenneth & Mary Jane (Zeigler) Buyea and attended Riverside Elementary School, graduating from Woodward High School in 1943 and later attended classes at Toledo University.

Betty was a wonderful, loving, and religious woman. She was a longtime active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Toledo. She served in many capacities including church council, Foundation Board, and as a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, golf, and travel, some of her favorite places being Florida and Italy. Most of all, Betty loved spending time with her family and friends.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents; Kenneth and Mary Jane Buyea, of Toledo Ohio, and husbands William Doering, Thomas Kozak Sr., and sister Marilyn Wenner.

She is survived by her children: Carol Kozak-Campagna, James Kozak, Thomas Kozak Jr, Kathryn Doering, John Doering, and Fred Doering. Betty is also remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 428 N Erie Street, Toledo Ohio 43604 on Saturday, February 21, 2026 with visitation at 11:00 followed by the memorial service at 12:00. Burial will be private.

The family would like to give special thanks to Ohio Living Swan Creek for everything that they have done, and for the wonderful care they gave Betty. They would also suggest that memorial contributions can be made to St Paul's Lutheran Church.

Arrangements entrusted to the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.fothdorfmeyer.com