Mrs. Rita L. Kourofsky
September 19, 1928 - January 1, 2019
Rita L. Kourofsky, 90, of Lyon Mountain, NY died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh, NY. Born on Sept. 19, 1928 in Clayburg, NY, she was the daughter of Nelson and Rose (Gagne) Durocher. She was married to Walter Kourofsky on Aug. 13, 1955 at St. Bernard’s Church, Lyon Mountain. Mrs. Kourofsky graduated from Sallaz Academy. She was employed as a nurse’s aid for several years at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh. She is survived by her husband of 63 years; two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Kenneth Frego, Patti Ann Mooney; a son and daughter-in-law, Kerry and Gail Kourofsky; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; five sisters, Elsie Delaney, Millie Passino, Laura Delaney, Yvonne Hogan, Beverly Morgan; a brother, Ray Leon Durocher; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Donna Atkinson; a brother, Nelson Durocher; three sisters, Leona Clark, Maddie Yanulavich and Eileen Kourofsky. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 4 at St. Bernard’s Church, Lyon Mountain. Donations in her memory may be made to Lyon Mountain American Legion.
Rita L. Kourofsky, 90, of Lyon Mountain, NY died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh, NY. Born on Sept. 19, 1928 in Clayburg, NY, she was the daughter of Nelson and Rose (Gagne) Durocher. She was married to Walter Kourofsky... View Obituary & Service Information