It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melissa Ann Kotson of Belmont, Ohio, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on June 27, 2023, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melissa Ann Kotson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Laura Stith Griesedieck and Robert Griesedieck; and her son Thomas Kotson. She is survived by : her husband Michael Kotson; her children, Joseph "Jay" Kotson (Amy), Laura Forelli (Jeff) and Evangeline Kotson (Jaime); her grandchildren, Adam Kotson and Vanessa Forelli; and her siblings, Mimsie Coleman, Pamelah Oakey, Cisci Deschaine, Gaye Griesedieck, Robert and Christopher Griesedieck.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. John's Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Toothman Funeral Home