Carolyn Louise Karnosh
Carolyn Louise Karnosh (nee Watson), 101 years old, peacefully passed away at Geauga Assisted Living on Dec. 31, 2024.
She was born Nov. 30, 1923, to Ralph and Florence (nee Koeppen) Watson in East Cleveland (her grandparents’ home) and was a lifelong area resident.
Carolyn was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thompson Township.
During World War II, she worked at Parker-Hannifin assembling parts for airplanes as “Rosie the Riveter.”
During the mid 1960s, Carolyn and her husband owned and operated Hei Haven Egg Farm selling them to grocery stores and local families.
She was an avid baker; she spent many hours crocheting Afghans, baby blankets, dish “scrubbies,” which she gave away to many! Her crafts were not just gifts but symbols of her love and care.
Carolyn had a lifelong bond with animals, reflecting her nurturing and empathetic nature.
Carolyn was a woman of many talents and passions, including numerology and astrology. She had an innate curiosity about the mysteries of the universe and a gift for interpreting the stars and numbers to help those around her find guidance and meaning in their lives. She and her husband were active at various fairs and festivals giving readings.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Watson, of Chardon Township; grandchildren, Melissa (Joe) Dunn, of Powell, Ohio, John Mausling, of Orlando, Fla., and Michelle Lazarus, of Boston, Mass.; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Mackinze Lazarus, and Connor and Maggie Dunn. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, William P. Karnosh, in 1994; son, William L. Karnosh, in 2015; and sisters, Florencie Corey and Heather Long.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. The funeral service will be held at 12 noon at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8091 Plank Road, Thompson, followed by burial at Montville Cemetery.
The family suggests donations to Geauga Assisted Living, 16065 GAR Highway, Montville, OH 44064; or Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072.
Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
