Charlotte L. Jankowski

January 14, 1916 - December 10, 2015

On Thursday, Dec 10th 2015, Charlotte “Wladzia” Jankowski was received into the arms of her loving savior, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 99 years old, 35 days short of her 100th birthday. Charlotte was born to Frank and Marcianna (Starwinski) Durniat in Toledo, Ohio, and a lifelong resident of the Polish Village and member of St. Adalbert’s Parish. As former president of the Catholic Mother’s Club, she started the “Queen for a Night” dance fundraiser. She was employed by the City of Toledo for more than 20 years, in its Engineering Division, and was a member of the Lagrange Business and Professional Women’s Auxiliary. She loved to dance the polka and enjoyed music by Bobby Vinton. Charlotte had a true zest for life. She was extremely generous with a huge heart, and willing to help everyone. Charlotte had a cheerful disposition with a wonderful sense of humor. She loved playing pinochle. For 20 years, she participated in and hosted monthly pinochle card parties with three of her dearest friends. She was the greatest cook in the world. Her family favorites included meatballs, stuffing, soups and many other Polish comfort foods. As she was serving a meal, Charlotte was known to say, “Enjoy it with the best of health.” She used her culinary talents as head cook at Country Brook Assisted Living where she was employed for 12 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Raymond; brothers, Henry and Leo; and many lifelong friends who she cherished. She also loved her favorite lapdogs Rosie, Fluffy and CJ. Left to cherish her memory is her loving and devoted family including children, Darlyne (Frank) Kolebuck, Marci (Jerry) Gil, Gary Jankowski, Georgette (Bernd) Horlamus, Debbie (Gene) Krausz; grandchildren, Lisa, Adrianne, Paul, Lance, Michelle, Amy, Lisa, Blake, Grant, Austin, Alyse and Erika, and 14 great-grandchilden. The family wishes to thank Charlotte’s caregivers who provided such loving care and attention to her, including Estrella, Jessica, Joan, Lena and Sue; Dr. William P Schafer; Dr. Dennis DeLapp and his caring staff; and the ICU Staff at St. Anne’s Hospital. Charlotte was the best mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and was the center of the family. Her strong Catholic faith sustained her for many years. She will be forever missed and always in our hearts. We love her very much. Moja droga ja cie kocham. Szpi z bogiem, Matka. Family will receive friends on Friday, December 11th from 3-8 p.m. at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Avenue, (between Secor and Douglas Roads), where a scripture service will be at 7 p.m. Prayers will begin at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, December 12th, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., at St. Adalbert Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Adalbert Church, 3233 Lagrange Street, Toledo, OH, 43608. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ansberg-west.com