Natalie Kornowa

Natalie Kornowa, age 92, of Toledo passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Vibrant Life Senior Living, Temperance, Michigan. She was born in Toledo to Michael and Magdelina Kornowa, Ukrainian immigrants, and graduated from Woodward High School in 1941. Early in her career, she was employed by the Jennison-Wright Company, and later worked as a secretary for Owens-Illinois for many years, retiring in 1988. Natalie was also a past secretary for the Ukrainian National Association. She was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed following the activities of her brothers and three generations of nieces and nephews, as well as her favorite teams and athletes. Natalie loved to golf and bowl, and participated in Owens-Illinois leagues for many years. Natalie helped ensure the Ukrainian traditions she so cherished were continued throughout the years. The annual Christmas Eve gatherings and Easter breakfasts always featured wonderful homemade breads and ethnic foods that she and her sister, Mary, prepared together. She is survived by nephews David and Michael (Louanne) Pelechaty and great-nephew Michael J. Pelechaty II; sisters-in-law, Bernadine and Dottie Kornowa; and four generations of loving nieces, nephews, and family members. She will join in eternal life, her parents; sisters, Mary Pelechaty and Anne Shindel; brothers, Andrew, Paul, David, and John Kornowa; brothers-in-law, John Pelechaty and Harold Shindel; and sisters-in-law, Ruth and MaryJo Kornowa. Friends may visit the family on Tuesday, January 12 at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) from 6-8 PM, with Parastas Services held at 6:30 PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 13 at 10:30 AM in St. Michaels Ukrainian Catholic Church, 133 Walnut St., Rossford, Ohio 43460. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 River Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. The family would like to thank Vibrant Life Senior Living and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their excellent care and support of Natalie the last few years.