Shirley Louise Koren

On September 24th, 2022 Shirley Louise Koren passed away at the David Simpson Hospice House. She was 96. Shirley was an inspiration to her family. Stricken with Polio at age 9 months, without complaining, she had to compensate for her limitations by figuring out how to accomplish normal tasks that we take for granted. Her smile and positive energy followed her throughout life and were her calling cards. She was totally present and truly interested in whoever she was speaking with. When flying, by the time she got off a plane, she had made new friends, some of whom she kept in touch with for years. Shirley was always a “techy” and interested in computers starting with her Apple II E. She was a master at creating and printing custom special occasion cards for family and friends using photos and sayings. Her love of people was evident through her life of long-time friends and family. She was active at St. Anselm Church, being a member of the altar guild and wherever else she was needed, and always active in the community with the Cub Scouts, Camp Fire girls and PTA. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Louis J. Koren; and her sisters Ednah Pfohl and Delores Taylor. She is survived by son Eric (Ava Uhlenbrock); daughter Debra (Dewey) Potter; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are welcome at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland on Friday September 30th, 2022 from 10am until 11:30am. Following Visitation a Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland at 12 Noon. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Post-Polio Health International at www.post-polio.org or click on the link below.