Karen Swietyniowski

Karen Elaine Swietyniowski (nee Valentine), 56 of Lorain, died Thursday, October 27, 2005 in Community Health Partners West after a short illness. She was born July 22, 1949 in Lorain, OH. She lived in Elyria during her school years, graduating from Elyria High School and the Northern Institute of Cosmetology. She moved back to Lorain after her marriage. She worked as a beautician at Ohio Extended Care nursing home. She enjoyed yard work, flower gardening and her family. Survivors include daughters, Lisa and Michelle Swietyniowski both of Lorain; son, Edward Swietyniowski, Jr. of Lorain; 1 Grandson; sister, Janet Lautner of Elyria; brother, Louis Valentine of Henderson, NV; brother, David Valentine of Elyria; several nieces & nephews and grandnieces & grandnephews. Preceding her in death were her husband Edward Albin Swietyniowski in 2003; parents, Louis and Elizabeth (nee Kovach) Valentine; and, sister, Marilyn Szabados in 2000. Private family service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Dombrowski-Humphrey-Riddle Funeral Home, 1939 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH. Online condolences may be made at www.dombrowskifuneralhome.com