Obituary of Josephine G. Kornatowski

Josephine Petrus Kornatowski, 88, of Syracuse, New York died Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Community General Hospital in Syracuse. Josephine was born October 15, 1917 in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Josephine Petrus. She lived in Syracuse most of her life and was a communicant of St. James Church. She was very proud of her Polish heritage. She traveled to Poland, enjoyed Polish music and dancing. Josephine was predeceased by her husband, John Z. Kornatowski who died in 1977 and a granddaughter, Sondra Kornatowski who died in 1998. Survivors: Three sons, Richard J. Kornatowski of Syracuse, New York, Walter C. (Karen) Kornatowski of East Syracuse, New York and Frank S. (Cathy) Kornatowski of Syracuse, New York; two daughters, Jo-Ann (Ross) Gravatt of Syracuse, New York and Debra A. Huber of Cicero, New York; one sister, Agnes Niezabytowski of Syracuse, New York; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services: Tuesday, December 20, 2005, 8:30 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., Syracuse and 9:00 a.m. in St. James Church, 4845 S. Salina Street, Syracuse. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, 4100 E. Genesee Street, DeWitt, New York. Calling Hours: Monday, December 19, 2005, 4:00-7:00 p.m., at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street. Contributions: Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, New York 13088.