Hans Koczinski, 65, a resident of Severna Park for 18 years, died May 31 in his home.
Mr. Koczinski was born Sept. 29, 1942, in Goettingen, Germany. He lived in South Salem, N.Y., Los Angeles, Calif., and Phoenix, Ariz.
He worked for Carl Zeiss Inc., a German manufacturer of precision optics, for 37 years, retiring in 2001.
A firm believer in the value and support of Alcoholics Anonymous, he recently celebrated 10 years of continuous sobriety. He worked with Habitat for Humanity and was involved in outreach programs serving the recovery community. During his years in Germany he served as a volunteer fireman.
Survivors include his companion of eight years, Nancy Fohrell; two daughters, Anja Einseln of Alexandria, Va.; and Nina Bedworth of Syracuse, N.Y. ; and one granddaughter.
A memorial gathering will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Holy Grounds Youth Center, 617 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. in Severna Park. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. in Severna Park. Arrangements are by Barranco and Sons Severna Park Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Arundel Habitat for Humanity, 273 D Peninsula Farm Road, Arnold, MD 21012; to the Chrysalis House, 1570 Crownsville Road, Crownsville, MD 21032; or to Severna Park Community Center, P.O. Box 691, Severna Park, MD 21146.
As published in The Capital Newspaper on 6/2/2008
Death Notice
On May 31, 2008, Hans Koczinski of Severna Park, beloved companion of Nancy Fohrell, loving father of Anja Einseln (husband- Marr) and Nina Bedworth (husband -Michael) dear grandfather of Michelle.
Friends may gather on Tuesday from 9-1230 at the Holy Grounds Youth Center, 617 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park with a Memorial Service to follow at 1pm at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, adjacent to the Holy Grounds, In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Arundel Habitat for Humanity, Chrysalis House, or Severna Park Community Center, For further information please visit: www.barrancofuneralhome.com