Obituary of Frances F. Kowilich

KOWILICH, Frances F. Age 89 of Grand Central Ave. in Horseheads and formerly a longtime resident in both Elmira Heights and Hornell passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Fran was born in Vandergrift, PA to the late Joseph and Caroline Pasturzak. She was predeceased by her husband, Metro Kowilich in 2000. Her surviving family includes her daughter and son, Karen (Tom) Sylvester of Rush, NY, Joseph (Cindy) Kowilich of Oviedo, FL; Grandchildren, Kari (Jude) McDonough, Peter Kowilich, Krystina Sylvester and Tim Sylvester; Fran is also survived by her two sisters, Caroline Droleski and Josephine Zorich both of Elmira and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Mary, Ann, Sophie, Loretta and Katherine. Fran was devoted to her faith and a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church in Elmira Heights and also a member of their auxiliary. She was a member of the Horseheads Women’s Club, American Lung Assoc. and volunteer for the American Red Cross. Fran was active in her church and community, however, that which was most important were the activities of her family. Family was important to Fran, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 from 3-6:00 pm. Prayer service there at 5:00 pm. Her funeral service and burial service in St. Nicholas Cemetery will take place privately. In lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Fran with memorial donations to the Hillside Children’s Foundation, 1183 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 or a charity of ones’ choice.