"My deepest condolences Jules and to Clara's family. She was a true inspiration. She was always smiley Clara when I would visit her and Jules with her "Holly" Sheltie dog. and at MARY KAY events. She was my MARY KAY Director for a few years. She was always helpful and there to assist with professionalism. I will miss her very much. at almost 90 years of age who knew! Sorry I couldn't make her service I will be watching over my 7mth old grandbaby Gianni today through the weekend. (Virginia) Ginny Sparacino"
In loving memory of
Clara M. Kordorsky
May 21, 1934 - February 9, 2024
Clara M. (McEntee) Kordorsky
Greece: Passed away on February 9, 2024. Clara is predeceased by her sisters, Mary McBride & Theresa Docherty, brother, Patrick McEntee. She is survived by her husband, Julius J. Kordorsky; children, Lynnette Costello, Gregory Irwin, Laurie (David) Wiederhold, Mark Irwin & Beth (Donald) Hoyt; 10 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren; brother, John McEntee; several nieces & nephews.
Clara's life story will be shared during visitation, 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, February 16th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00am on Saturday, February 17th at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2400 West Ridge Rd. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in Clara's name to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692
Clara was born to her parents, Joseph, and Ann McEntee on May 21st, 1934, in Auburn, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Clara is one of five children. She is predeceased by her two sisters Mary McBride and Theresa Docherty. And her brother Patrick McEntee. Clara has a remaining surviving sibling, her brother John McEntee. Clara excelled at life and academics and went on to receive her Master's degree from Roberts Wesleyan. Clara ended up meeting the love of her life, Julius, and they married on October 21, 1972. They raised 5 wonderful children together. Two sons, Gregory, and Mark. Three beautiful daughters, Lynnette, Laurie, and Beth. She pursued a career at Xerox and proudly moved up in the company from working as a secretary to overseeing export control. After Xerox she moved on to something new and took a different career path in sales at Mary Kay Cosmetics, where she eventually became a director for over twenty years. Clara and her husband Jules loved getting together with the family and taking vacations to Cape Cod. In their down time, they enjoyed watching the Yankee and Buffalo Sabre games together.
She enjoyed many things in life including quilting, crocheting, and knitting and truly loved making quilts for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They were just examples of tokens of her love she was able to craft with her hands that were cherished by her family. This just spoke of what kind of woman Clara was, family meant everything to her both immediate and extended. She was very close to her nieces and nephews as well as her children and grandchildren. Family was her pride and joy in life. Everyone that came across Clara in life could all say she was a true joy to be around and to everyone she met. Known to be the life of the party and loved to socialize, and dance. She was a very strong and inspiring woman who lived life and love to the absolute fullest. Clara was "always" first to arrive and last to leave.
Tributes
"I was a long-time Mary Kay customer of Clara's and appreciated her kindness and professionalism. She will be fondly remembered in memories and prayers."
"I had the fortune of working with Clara at Xerox and recall not only her amazing ability but also her wonderful personality. She was one of a kind and having known her has put many smiles on my face. "