Nancy Kudika

Nancy L. Kudika, 67, of Mansfield, died Sunday, October 18, 2009 at MedCentral Hospital. Born February 1, 1942, she was the daughter of Clyde D. and Iona M. Gruneisen Swank. She was a member of the Cook Rd. Baptist Church where she was very active in the nursery and an Awana worker. She was also a member of the Harpcrest Ladies Aux. Nancy loved playing the piano, reading, times at the beach, and children.

She is survived by her husband, David Kudika of Mansfield; sons, Brad Robin Pugh and Greg Jodie Pugh, all of Mansfield; step sons, Joshua Ellen Kudika of Flordia and Jason Cooper of St. Louis, MO; step daughter, Cheryl Bill Keiler of Florida; 17 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; mother-in-law, Jean Kudika of Mansfield; sisters, Jean Dave Sistex and Linda Swank, all of Mansfield; sisters-in-law, Bert Swank and Deb Rick Shafer, all of Mansfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alan Swank.

Friends may call Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Diamond St. Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cook Rd. Baptist Church, 54 E. Cook Rd., Mansfield, conducted by Rev. Jack Hackworth. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cook Rd. Baptist Church.