Theodore Cintula
February 13, 1938 – October 23, 2021
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Theodore passed on Nov. 3, having cancer. He is survived by his nephews, Joe and John Kotey, and niece, Mary Landry; and their families.
He was a resident of Sun City Center. Theodore was born on Feb. 13, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Independence High School. He earned a B.S. in Industry Technology from Kent State University in 1961 and M.S. Engineering Science degree from the University of Toledo in 1973. He was a veteran, serving in the Army. He worked as a scientist/engineer at N.A.S.A – PlumBrook Station from 1962 to 1973 and at the Atomic Energy/Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 1973 to 1993.
After 31 years of federal government service, Ted retired on March 3, 1993, and spent the last 14 years of his retirement in Sun City Center, Fla. He truly enjoyed retirement, where he developed a number of very close friendships. He will be sorely missed by his family, Dotti and members of his 4 O’clock club.
Ted’s body will be donated to medical science, University of Florida, after which he will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio, with his parent’s, Theodore and Theresa. Rest in Peace our uncle and friend.
<h3>Mildred “Jean” Kostka</h3>
Mildred “Jean” Kostka, age 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Oct. 23, 2021, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, N.C. She was born in Lynchburg, Va., and lived the majority of her life in Florida. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael D. Kostka, of Flint, Mich.; her parents, Joseph and Elise Amiss; her brother, Joseph (Billy) William Amiss; and son, Bruce Hal Davis, of Mary Esther, Fla.
Jean is survived by two daughters, Vicky Woodrum Rohrer (Bill), and Wanda Davis Sutton (Rahn), all of Raleigh, N.C.; and son, Michael Wayne Davis (Julie), of Radford, Va.; grandchildren, Chelsey Woodrum, Tyler Woodrum, Kyleigh Sutton Albrecht (Josh), Gray Sutton and Reid Sutton. She is also survived by four step-children, Michael, Mathew and Andy Kostka, all of Michigan, and Lorrie Pardee of Jacksonville, Fla. She is survived by her sister, Betty Jo Steuart (Jimmie), and brother, Carroll P. Amiss (Carole), all of Lynchburg and Madison Heights Va.
Jean worked in the funeral home industry for over 20 years. While living in Sun City, Fla., she was very active in her Homeowner’s Association, the Purple Butterflies Red Hat Society and dancing, especially ballroom and tap. She loved traveling and a good margarita. Her favorite event she looked forward to every year was sitting around the campfire after Thanksgiving dinner, sharing stories with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, having served as a deacon for three years.
A memorial service will be held in the spring at the Florida National Cemetery, where her ashes will be placed with those of her husband Mike and son, Bruce Hal. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad or Security Patrol, as well as Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, N.C.
For additional information or for service details, please reach out to the family directly.
Theodore passed on Nov. 3, having cancer. He is survived by his nephews, Joe and John Kotey, and niece, Mary Landry; and their families.
He was a resident of Sun City Center. Theodore was born on Feb. 13, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Independence High School. He earned a B.S. in Industry Technology from Kent State University in 1961 and M.S. Engineering Science degree from the University of Toledo in 1973. He was a veteran, serving in the Army. He worked as a scientist/engineer at N.A.S.A – PlumBrook Station from 1962 to 1973 and at the Atomic Energy/Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 1973 to 1993.
After 31 years of federal government service, Ted retired on March 3, 1993, and spent the last 14 years of his retirement in Sun City Center, Fla. He truly enjoyed retirement, where he developed a number of very close friendships. He will be sorely missed by his family, Dotti and members of his 4 O’clock club.
Ted’s body will be donated to medical science, University of Florida, after which he will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio, with his parent’s, Theodore and Theresa. Rest in Peace our uncle and friend.
<h3>Mildred “Jean” Kostka</h3>
Mildred “Jean” Kostka, age 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Oct. 23, 2021, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, N.C. She was born in Lynchburg, Va., and lived the majority of her life in Florida. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael D. Kostka, of Flint, Mich.; her parents, Joseph and Elise Amiss; her brother, Joseph (Billy) William Amiss; and son, Bruce Hal Davis, of Mary Esther, Fla.
Jean is survived by two daughters, Vicky Woodrum Rohrer (Bill), and Wanda Davis Sutton (Rahn), all of Raleigh, N.C.; and son, Michael Wayne Davis (Julie), of Radford, Va.; grandchildren, Chelsey Woodrum, Tyler Woodrum, Kyleigh Sutton Albrecht (Josh), Gray Sutton and Reid Sutton. She is also survived by four step-children, Michael, Mathew and Andy Kostka, all of Michigan, and Lorrie Pardee of Jacksonville, Fla. She is survived by her sister, Betty Jo Steuart (Jimmie), and brother, Carroll P. Amiss (Carole), all of Lynchburg and Madison Heights Va.
Jean worked in the funeral home industry for over 20 years. While living in Sun City, Fla., she was very active in her Homeowner’s Association, the Purple Butterflies Red Hat Society and dancing, especially ballroom and tap. She loved traveling and a good margarita. Her favorite event she looked forward to every year was sitting around the campfire after Thanksgiving dinner, sharing stories with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, having served as a deacon for three years.
A memorial service will be held in the spring at the Florida National Cemetery, where her ashes will be placed with those of her husband Mike and son, Bruce Hal. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad or Security Patrol, as well as Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, N.C.
For additional information or for service details, please reach out to the family directly.