Ronald John Kornosky

Ronald John Kornosky passed into eternal life on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the age of 82. He was a man who always had a smile on his face and an off-tune song on his lips. Ron loved bad jokes and had off the wall fun facts for everyone. He constantly quizzed the grandkids with random math and history questions and asked them “what did you learn today”. Ron was brilliant and loved to learn and explore and experience life to the fullest. He graduated from Penn State in 1959 with a degree in Chemistry, and his children learned the PSU Fight Song before their ABC’s.

Ron worked for 30 years in electroplating, teaching in a junior college, and writing his own column in a national chemist magazine. When his son, Mike, decided to get an associate degree in HVAC, Ron joined him at age 64, because it was “a new adventure to share”. They both graduated with a 4.0 GPA and started K & S Heating and Air (Kornosky & Sons). He became employed by the State of Alabama as a chemist in 2004, where he worked for 16 years until the pandemic hit in March. Ron never knew a stranger and the list of those lives he changed is very long. He suffered for nearly two years with cancer and never complained. His faith was strong and it guided his life.

Ron’s greatest treasure was his family. His wife of 60 years was truly his soul mate, you would see them holding hands and saying I love you daily. His children were the light of his heart and grandchildren were the joy of his soul. He told them about our family gone before them, prayed over them, and sang them all to sleep with songs that his parents sang to him. We miss you so big, and we love you a bushel and peck. We will see you again. Meet us at the gates!!

Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Louise Kornosky; children, Sallie Mest (Michael), Michael Kornosky, Kevin Kornosky (Sarah), Karen Kornosky; grandchildren, Brandon James Kornosky, Caleb John Kornosky, Alex Mest, Megan Boles, Sally Gray (Cody), Rebecca Kornosky, Kaitlyn Kornosky; great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Brayden, Layson, Asher Elias, Lainey, Abby; a sister, Dorothy Mayernik (David); and a brother, Robert Kornosky. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Helen Kornosky; a brother, John Kornosky; and sister-in-law, Anita Kornosky.

Due to the covid 19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held later this summer.