Ilse Meyer Koci, 85, of Marianna died Friday, April 3, 2020 in Respicenter, Waynesburg.

She was born September 20, 1934 in Darmstadt, Germany, a daughter of the late Karl and Elizabeth Meyer.

She attended Girl's School in Darmstadt, graduating with the class of 1952.

A short time later, she met Paul Koci, Jr., who was stationed in Darmstadt with the 62 ^nd Military Police Highway Patrol Company of the United States Army. The two were married on October 16, 1953 and shared in 66 years of marriage before his death on March 15, 2020.

Ilse worked most of her life as a homemaker and had previously worked as a secretary.

She enjoyed baking, cooking, animals, her garden and flowers as well as spending time with her family.

She is survived by two sons, Stephen Koci, of Ohio and Richard (Brenda Lacotta) of Marianna.

Also surviving are three sisters; Dorthea Horn of Winston Salem, NC, Ushi Blumenschein of Műhltal, Germany and Elisabeth Guerdan of Darmstadt and a brother Karl Meyer of Darmstadt.

In addition she is survived by four grandchildren; Eric, Kellie, Stephanie and Taylor as well as four great-grandchildren; Domonic, Hunter, Ryder and Carson.

Deceased, in addition to her parents are a sister, Marianne Koch.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, arrangements are private and entrusted to Nichol Funeral Homes, 1873 East Maiden Street Washington, PA. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com