Gertrude Victoria Koval died December 12, 2015. Trudy was born January 4, 1933.

Preceded in death by her husband Steve and children Agnes and Steve Jr., she is survived by her children Kathy Dolan (Tom), Karen Henderson (Bing), Beth Fox (Jim), son-in law Don Oakes, Joe (Kathy), Rosie Cistone (Tim), Jim (Jenny), MaryPat Avery (Matt) and Colleen Graham (Mark). She is also survived by twenty-nine grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren, every one of which thought they were her favorite.

Trudy was a perfect example of Christ to all her children and grandchildren. She never missed an opportunity to share our Lord with all. She expressed her faith as a regular at daily mass. She loved everyone with an unconditional love. We were always blessed to have the downtrodden welcomed into our home as dear friends.

Her sweetheart, Steve, was always first in her life. They so enjoyed their cabin and traveling to Michigan and Florida. However, her greatest pleasure was being around her family and her family's greatest pleasure was being around the greatest mom. Trudy never said anything bad about anyone and only saw the best in everyone much to the relief of the siblings spouses.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 15 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Stow followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Mom had a heart for the poor and needy and actually had a heart of gold. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Covenant House, New York 461 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10001) a ministry to at risk children.