Ann P. Kottyan

RICHMOND, Ind. – Ann P. Kottyan, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, August 10, 2018, at Reid Health. Ann was born on February 6, 1934, in Syracuse, New York, to Charles and Agnes Fleming Totten. She was a 1951 graduate of St. Ann’s Academy and a 1954 graduate of Mercy Hospital of Nursing, both in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Ann worked at New York Presbyterian Hospital, then studied and worked as a nurse anesthetist at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. In 1965, Ann joined Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Washington D.C., where she served as a registered nurse supervisor for Medicare Part B. In 1970, Ann became a nurse consultant for Medicare Part A and Mutual of Omaha, covering four states and the District of Columbia. Ann and her husband, James Kottyan, owned and operated Kottyan Realty and Auction Company in Richmond. She was also a licensed real estate broker and auctioneer. Ann enjoyed volunteer work, serving nine years on the Richmond Police Department Merit Commission under Mayor Frank Walterman and 14 years as treasurer for the Richmond Community Food Pantry. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Kottyan of Richmond; daughter, Mary Imel of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandson, Cory Imel of Indianapolis; brother, Charles (Patricia) Totten of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and her beloved cats, Kasey and Keebler, to whom she affectionately referred to as “The Boys”. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, James W. Kottyan, who died November 14, 2001, and parents. Visitation for Ann P. Kottyan will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 815 West Main Street, Richmond. Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Kevin Morris officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 240 South 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Ann P. Kottyan

February 6, 1934 - August 10, 2018