Charlene Ann Kowalski, age 79 of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on August 31, 1942 in Braddock, Pennsylvania to the late John and Noreen Monroe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Patrick Kowalski; and sister, Sarah Michaels.
Charlene is survived by her beloved husband of 59 ½ years, Dennis Michael Kowalski; son, Paul Kowalski; three grandchildren, Charlene (Brian) Dellinger, Michael Kowalski, and Katelin Kowalski; two sisters, Kathleen Topper and Noreen Payne; and her brother, John Monroe. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Charlene graduated from St. Thomas High School in Braddock, PA. She worked as a teacher's aid at Kettering Public Schools for 14 years. Charlene enjoyed running and completed several half marathons. She also enjoyed cooking, quilting, and reading. The most important thing to Charlene was her family and friends. Charlene was a friend of Bill W. for almost 48 years. She is well loved and will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.
Memorial Gathering will be held from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm om Friday, January 14, 2022 at Newcomer Funeral Home-South Chapel located at 3940 Kettering Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45439.
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