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This dedication is being held in memory of Lenore June Rose Kohn. Lenore (or Lorry as she was known to family and friends) was born June 10, 1936. When Lorry was a pre-teen, her mother (Martha) married Anthony Santucci and the two of them raised Lorry together. Lorry was a mere 14 years old when she met a young man named Michael Kohn, and the two of them would grow to love and cherish each other. Lorry used to speak of how she KNEW Michael would be her husband. Lorry would struggle to overcome many obstacles in her life, but no matter what God put before her, she would always endure and survive. Lorry's greatest source of strength was the love she had for her husband and they spent many years living as one. Together they would have three children: Edith, Max, and Bernard. Lorry accepted her duties as wife and mother in such a way that her children adored her and her home ran like clock work. As the years passed, Edith would marry Edwin whom Lorry had great respect and love for. He loved her as his own mother and their relationship would flourish over the years. Edith and Edwin would later bring to Lorry's happiness two grandchildren, Christine and Anthony. These children would hold Lorry's heart and she theirs, for they were her source of happiness. A few years later, Bernard would bring to Lorry's growing family, Patricia, whom Lorry accepted as her own daughter. Nothing was more important to Lorry than her own family. She often referred to her brothers-in-law (Harold and David "Nate") as her younger brothers because they had grown up together. Her relationship with them was based on mutual respect and understanding. Lorry was truly a good friend lending a hand whenever possible to anyone who needed it. She would often be asked for advice because everyone know Lorry would only speak the truth. Lorry always said what she meant and meant what she said. She was very precious to her family and friends and even those who barely knew her enjoyed her sense of humor. She was always able to make you laugh or smile with her antics and jokes. Lorry herself suffered some dark periods, but she always persevered. Lorry was never selfish or knew the meaning of "self-centeredness". In fact, she gave to every living creature. Stray animals found their way to Lorry's house and heart. She saw to their needs as best as she could, feeding the birds, cats, and dogs in her area until the day she passed. It was imperative to her that every creature created by God be cared for and loved. Lorry was a lady's lady, a gentle woman, precious wife, loving mother, grandest grandma, special sister-in-law and our beloved friend. More importantly, Lorry will never leave our hearts and she is today remembered for all the special things she did for all the special people in her life. Lenore passed away October 19, 1996 of a massive heart attack watching TV and simply collapsed while I watched. She was survived at the time by her husband, Michael (my dad) and her children Edith (Edwin) Goslawski, the recently deceased Bernard (Patricia) and Max (me). She was also survived by two grandchildren, Christine and Anthony. She is also survived by various other family members and many friends.
Rest in peace, Mom.