Open Full Navigation
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
Karen L.
Frankiewicz (Kozlowski)
Frankiewicz (Kozlowski)
1941 - 2018
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for Karen L. Frankiewicz (Kozlowski)
Karen L. Kozlowski Gronostaj Frankiewicz, 76, of Lawrence Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 13, 2018 at HCR Manor Care. She was born in Erie on October 28, 1941 a daughter of the late Harry and Esther Reszkowski Kozlowski.
Karen was a 1960 graduate of Academy High School and worked in the produce departments at several grocery stores before working at the Eastside YMCA where she cooked for the children. She spent her final years as a crossing guard in Lawrence Park, a job she truly loved. She was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, the VFW, and the PNA Club. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, bowling, and was best known for her pierogis.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel C. Frankiewicz; her stepson, Charles R. Frankiewicz; and her former husband, Stanley Gronostaj.
Survivors include two sons, David Gronostaj of Butler and Michael Gronostaj of Florida; one daughter, Stephanie Lewis of Erie; one stepson, Leon Frankiewicz (Stephanie) of Wichita, KS; two stepdaughters, Darlene Dinunzio and Mary Fitch (Matt), all of Erie; two brothers, David Kozlowski and James Kozlowski; three sisters, Mary Ann Kozlowski, Nancy Walters, and Emily Karekos; eight grandchildren, Nicholas Larese (Melissa), Courtney Zarnick (Dan), Cameron Gronostaj, Jenna Maynard (Jeff), Justin Fitch, Sean Frankiewicz, Troy Frankiewicz, Addison Lewis; four great grandchildren, Rhea and Isabella Fitch, Logan Larese, and Joan Maynard; special sisters in law, Jackie Vargo and Lucille Hodubski; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and are invited to services there on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m.. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association Greater PA Chapter, 110 W. 10th St. Erie, 16501.
Karen was a 1960 graduate of Academy High School and worked in the produce departments at several grocery stores before working at the Eastside YMCA where she cooked for the children. She spent her final years as a crossing guard in Lawrence Park, a job she truly loved. She was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, the VFW, and the PNA Club. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, bowling, and was best known for her pierogis.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel C. Frankiewicz; her stepson, Charles R. Frankiewicz; and her former husband, Stanley Gronostaj.
Survivors include two sons, David Gronostaj of Butler and Michael Gronostaj of Florida; one daughter, Stephanie Lewis of Erie; one stepson, Leon Frankiewicz (Stephanie) of Wichita, KS; two stepdaughters, Darlene Dinunzio and Mary Fitch (Matt), all of Erie; two brothers, David Kozlowski and James Kozlowski; three sisters, Mary Ann Kozlowski, Nancy Walters, and Emily Karekos; eight grandchildren, Nicholas Larese (Melissa), Courtney Zarnick (Dan), Cameron Gronostaj, Jenna Maynard (Jeff), Justin Fitch, Sean Frankiewicz, Troy Frankiewicz, Addison Lewis; four great grandchildren, Rhea and Isabella Fitch, Logan Larese, and Joan Maynard; special sisters in law, Jackie Vargo and Lucille Hodubski; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and are invited to services there on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m.. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association Greater PA Chapter, 110 W. 10th St. Erie, 16501.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Karen L. Frankiewicz (Kozlowski), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Order Flowers
Recently Shared Condolences
-
Many thoughts of you a... (read more)
-
My deepest sympathies for... (read more)
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
Recently Shared Photos