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Theresa P. Borkowski "Terry" Winarski

Theresa Winarski Obituary

Theresa P. "Terry" Borkowski Winarski Theresa P. "Terry" Borkowski Winarski, age 80, of Erie, passed away peacefully Friday evening September 5, 2008 at St. Mary's Home of Erie, East. She joined her loving husband, Frank J. Winarski in heaven on what would have been his 81st birthday. She was born in Erie June 9, 1928 daughter of the late Wladyslaw and Alexandra Lacinski Borkowski. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Deborah M. Winarski, a sister Jean Caldwell and three brothers Joseph, Raymond and Chet Borkowski. Surviving are four daughters Cheryl Hackl and her husband Jim of Colorado, Susan Ganzer and her husband Peter of Maryland, Pam Pudlick and her husband Don of Erie, Jane London and her husband Michael of Texas, three sons Dale Winarski and his wife Karen, Bill Winarski and his wife Debbie and Jim Winarski and his wife Lisa all of Erie. She is survived by her pride and joy, nineteen grandchildren, Cameron, Christen and Collin Reynolds, Danielle (Ganzer) Jones and her husband Nick, Joseph Ganzer, Katie, Nicole and Melissa Winarski, Dan, Julie and Joe Pudlick, Matt and Jake Winarski, Nick, Dave, Christina and Marie Winarski, Brittany and Dan London. Four sisters survive, Betty Schwartz, Laura Benecki, Rose Rydzewski and her husband Norb of Erie and Ann Dardene & her husband George of Texas, one brother Vincent Borkowski and his wife Tina of Arizona. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and her very close in-laws Joan Kuhl, Josephine Nowak and her husband Herman, John Winarski all of Erie and Ed Winarski and his wife Betty of New Jersey. She was a longtime member Holy Rosary R. C. Church. She retired from the Community Blood Bank of Erie County. Our Mom enjoyed being with her family and being involved with the Holy Rosary Alter Rosary Society, Bingo and her Golden Girls Club. Friends may call at the Mark G. Razanauskas Funeral Home 701 East Ave. Erie, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a prayer service will be conducted Tuesday morning at 9:20 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary F. C. Church at 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Church 2701 East Ave. Erie, PA 16504 or the Sister's of St. Joseph.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2008.

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Rita Ostrowski Sherman

September 17, 2008

Cheryl and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom, but how wonderful... she was met by your dad on his birthday.
My thoughts are with you. Had some wonderful memories with your family. God Bless you all

Rob Patterson

September 14, 2008

To all my cousins, aunts, and uncles, I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Terry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I miss you all.

September 11, 2008

Sincere condolences from the Kowalczyk Family~
Marion, Susie, Linda, Kathy & Stephanie

TOM & CONNIE EISERT

September 10, 2008

Dale and Karen--We just heard of your loss--You are in our thoughts and prayers--With our deepest sympathy
Tom, Connie and Family

Jeff Sarbak

September 9, 2008

Dear Winarski Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of you loving Mother. You know, your family was one of the ones in the neighborhood that I wished my family was like. I always remember how nice your Mom and Dad were to us kids when we would visit and what a fun and peaceful home you enjoyed growing up. It is thankful she is with God and your Dad happily looking down and watching over you.
Sincerely
Jeff, Andrea, and Cassie Sarbak

Kathy (Maras) Gabbard

September 9, 2008

To the Winarski family. I am very sorry for your loss. I was unable to attend the services, but I wanted to extend my condolences. My prayers are with all of you.

Sr. Margaret Ann Pilewski OSB

September 9, 2008

Dear Jane and Family
My prayers are with you at this time. I remember your Mom so well at Holy Rosary and her involvement with my Mom with the Rosary Altar Society. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace,

Cindy (Fuller) Graham

September 9, 2008

Pam, Don & Family;
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was so full of life and I will cherish the memories of her and my mom and all the fun and laughter they shared together while playing cards and bowling years ago.

Gary Winiarski

September 9, 2008

Cheryl, Susan, Dale, Pam, Bill, Jim, Jane & all families and friends of my Aunt Terry, please accept my condolences at this time of your loss.

Mary Grace Shannon

September 9, 2008

Dear Pam and Don and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May your loving memories bring you comfort and peace now and in the days to follow.
Mary Grace and Denny Shannon

Mary Lancaster

September 8, 2008

To All The Family: Our prayers, rosaries, and Masses are being offered up for your sweet Mom, and for all the family. You are close in our hearts. Love, Mary, Rich, Brian, Mike, Anne and Elizabeth Lancaster

Ronnie Lijewski

September 8, 2008

Dale, Karen and family,
I am deeply saddened by "Mom's" passing. She always treated us kids as her own while were growing up. Only great memories come to mind as I think of "Mom".

I wish you peace and comfort, the entire family will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Tom & Pat Dardenne

September 8, 2008

Cheryl, Susan, Pam, Jane, Dale, Bill, Jim and Families: We are both thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time. Aunt Terry was a special lady and we always enjoyed spending time with her and laughing with her. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Love, Tom & Pat Dardenne

JILL, CRYSTAL & TIFFANY TACCONE

September 8, 2008

JIM & FAMILY: OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL NOW AND IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Marlene Kosobucki

September 8, 2008

Pam and Family--May God bring your hearts comfort remembering the life spent with your mom. Thinking of you in sympathy.

Sue Bithell

September 7, 2008

Karen, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your mother-in-law. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Chip Dietz

September 7, 2008

Dale, Karen and family, you have my deepest sympathy.

Barbara Borkowski Schwalb

September 7, 2008

To all of my cousins, aunts and uncles, my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May all the good times you shared bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Cousin Kelli Kuhl & Joe Dill

September 7, 2008

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the all the family and friends of my Aunt Terry. I was saddened by the news of my aunt's passing, my heart aches for each of you. I hope that your hearts be filled with the beautiful memories of joyful times together. And may all your wonderful memories give you strength and comfort at this difficult time. May God continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow and may you feel his strength and know the depth of his love for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

God Bless all of you.

Diana (Vroman) Hodge

September 7, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Dennis Hadberg

September 7, 2008

Sending my thoughts and prayers
to all of you. I'm sure your Mom is
at peace and happy to be with your
Dad again. I have many happy
memories of the Winarski family and
good times spent with you. God
bless you and comfort you.
Love and prayers, Fr. Dennis

JERRY RAS

September 7, 2008

JIM MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY

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