Violet H. Korpowski

Violet H. Korpowski, 93, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2025.

“Vi” was born on January 4, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, to James and Anna Mary Alex. In her early years, she was a proud member of the Shaker Heights High School band, where she played the drums for four years. At home, she enjoyed playing the accordion and the organ. Violet graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1950 and went on to marry the love of her life, Andrew J. Korpowski.

Violet worked at Troy Precision in Welshfield and later as a bookkeeper for Master Pneumatic Tool in Bedford before becoming a dedicated homemaker and mother. She had a deep love for the outdoors and took pride in maintaining her yard—cutting grass with a Lawn-Boy push mower and plowing the driveway so her husband could return home safely from second shift. She enjoyed canning, baking bread, making recipes from her grandmother’s Hungarian cookbook, and even splitting and stacking firewood.

Violet will be deeply missed by her son, James. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy; her parents; her sister, Mary E. Wilick; and her niece, Irene Bowman.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to all of Violet’s friends and neighbors, old and new, from her 75+ years of living in Troy. Special thanks go to the Rick Briggs family, the Dee Love family, the Chris Cervenka family, the Tina Mooney family, Christina (Irene's daughter), and Freeman and Ella Gingerich and their family for all their love and support. Thank you also to Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice for your compassionate care.

Violet will be remembered for her hard work, loving heart, quick wit, sincere care for others, and her strength in navigating life’s daily challenges.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you plant something in Violet’s memory and enjoy watching it flourish and grow—just as she did throughout her life.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High Street, Middlefield. Funeral on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Father Jacob Bearer officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the Funeral at Overlook Cemetery in Parkman, Ohio.

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