Albertina B. Kornow

Albertina B. Kornow, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Oakfield, New York, on September 21, 1938, to Albert Anauo and Zada Johnson Anauo, she was a beacon of love and dedication to those who knew her.

Albertina was a proud graduate of Oakfield Alabama High School, Class of 1957. Following her academic years, she embarked on a career as a Cook Monitor at Comstock Foods in Oakfield, from which she later retired. Her dedication and kindness extended far beyond her work, as she was a member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church and actively involved with the American Legion Auxiliary.

Known for her warm heart and nurturing spirit, Albertina was a caretaker at her core. She was a devoted wife to her beloved Wallace J. Kornow of Oakfield, whom she married on December 8, 1966. Together, they built a loving family. Albertina is survived by her children, Brent (Julie) Kornow of Scottsville and Lynnette (Theodore King) Kornow of Alabama; her step-son, Jeffery Kornow of Melbourne, Florida; her grandchildren, Brianne Clor of Oakfield, Eric Sprague of Alabama, Jason Kornow of Tennessee and Erin (fiancé Josh Watson) Kornow of Lyndonville; and her great-grandson, Leeland Watson. A host of nieces and nephews also cherish her memory.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved daughter Faith Ward, her grandson, Zachary Ward and her siblings Graydon Anauo, Millard Anauo, Alton Spencer, and Sherrell Anauo.

Albertina's life was rich with passions. She held a special fondness for butterflies and possessed an extensive collection of teddy bears. She was also well-known in her community for her baking and cooking prowess and spent many years as a beloved Avon representative.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at a visitation to be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. She will be laid to rest in East Shelby Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Activities Fund at the New York State Veterans Nursing Home, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020.