Of Caressant Care on Mary Bucke, St. Thomas, Helen Kowalla passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Peter Kowalla (1990). Dearly loved mother of Monica Lewis (Ron), Peter Kowalla (Mary), and the late Erwin Kowalla (Lynn). Cherished grandmother of Julie Lewis-Karathanassis (Pete), Ron Lewis, Logan Kowalla, and Nathan Kowalla (Tara). Helen was proud of her great-grandchildren Alex Karathanassis, Kristiana Karathanassis-Linsdell (Geoffrey), Amelia Karathanassis, Natalie Karathanassis, Julian Karathanassis, Jane Lewis-DeVrieze (Evan), Kate Lewis (Garret), Ronnie Lewis, Noah Lewis, Bobby Kowalla, Reese Kowalla, and her great-great-grandson, Zane.
Born in Olchowka, Kostopol, Poland, on November 8, 1925, Helen was a daughter of the late Nikolei and Paulina (née Himberg) Prischut. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, predeceased by several siblings. Helen worked at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital and Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping departments and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, St. Thomas.
A private funeral service will be held at Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas (519-631-1160), followed by interment in the St. Thomas Cemetery, West Avenue. Flowers are respectfully declined. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Caressant Care on Mary Bucke (Residents Fund) or Redeemer Lutheran Church.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of Caressant Care on Mary Bucke for their compassionate care of Helen.
