Henry J. Koniarski

Henry J. Koniarski, 84 of Wellington, died Saturday, December 20, 2003 in Elms Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born September 26,1919 in Kent, OH and had been a Wellington resident for the past 12 years moving from Amherst. Mr. Koniarski was a veteran of the US Army. He had worked for Bendix Corporation for 12 years and retired from Ford Motor Co. Lorain after 18 years of service. He was a member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Amherst, and enjoyed bowling, gardening, wrestling, baseball, football, and his dog. Survivors include one Daughter, Linda Phillips of Oberlin, OH; son, Bruce Koniarski of Pittsfield, OH; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Stanley Koniarski of Richmond, NY and Felix Koniarski of Elyria, OH. Preceding him in death were his wife, Gladys (nee Smith) Koniarski in 1999, mother Mary (nee Rockwell) Koniarski, and one sister; Genevive Koniarski. Friends may call Monday, Dec. 22, 2003 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 noon at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. The Reverend Karen Heyburn, pastor of Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Amherst, will officiate. Interment will follow in Brownhelm Cemetery. The Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard will conduct graveside services.