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JOSHUA TKACHUK Obituary
JOSHUA A., died June 5, 2012, after a courageous battle with ALS, age 18, of Roxborough. A senior at W.B. Saul High School. Beloved son of Janice (nee Danes) and James Tkachuk; brother of Jessica and Jillian Tkachuk; grandson of Dawn and John Danes, and the late Elizabeth and Walter Tkachuk.
Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Wednesday, 3 P.M., followed by Funeral Service 5 P.M., at Messiah United Methodist Church, 527 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill PA 19444. Donations in his name to above Church or to ALS Assoc., 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler PA 19002.
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Vicky Maienshein
June 4, 2025
Thinking of you today. Sending hugs and prayers!
Vicky Maienshein
June 4, 2021
Thinking of you and your family Janice. Asking God to continue to comfort and heal your hearts. ❤Vicky M.
Victoria Maienshein
June 4, 2020
Dear Janice- I am lifting you and your dear family up in prayer now. Praying psalm 23 for you and its promises. Please know you are in my thoughts. Your son is remembered for the joy he brought to your family. May Jesus continue to hold you close and comfort you.
In his love- Vicky M.
Melissa Cassell
July 17, 2012
Sorry for your loss. I pictured myself close to josh. I went to grade school & high school with him. He was a great person, out of all 12 years i've known him i never heard him raise his voice. We became really close 7th grade year, he taught me all about yugio and silly things like that. He never told anyone about his illness. He would fall infront of me & we would both just laugh as i would help him up. I knew he had bad knees since grade school. God bless your family for helping josh along his journey. He was happy up to the very last day. He loved his sisters as well as his parents. Not a day goes by that i don't think of him. He's an inspiration to all of us. R.I.P josh. You'll forever be remembered for all the good you have done <3 especially for me.
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The Tutolo Family
June 25, 2012
Jim, Janice, Jessica, and Jillian.
Our hearts are broken to hear of Josh's passing. He will always be remember in our hearts and prayers.
Josh was an awesome young man. Always eager to lend a helping hand and always had a way to bring a smile to our faces. Such a giving soul and loving being. He will truly be missed. Heaven is blessed with an angle that will shine above the rest.
We are here for you if you need anything.
Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with comfort and strength. Peace be with you all.
Angels
by Unknown Author
The sky is filled with Angels With puffy lacy wings The remnants of God's beauty With treasures they now bring
Each one of them a Guardian That travels in the sky To watch throughout eternity Their parents from on high
Smiles that come from Angels They fall like crystal rain Eases earthly burdens Lifting all life's pain
Halos so astounding That glitter gold each day Following their loved ones In such a perfect way
Wings in gentle breezes That fall from up above Kissing every parent With everlasting love
Angels soar through heaven With everlasting light Looking down from heaven Saying their "goodnights"
Kissing all who loved them So gently on the face This life's tender mercy Each parent can embrace
Wings and shiny halos Travel from on high Surrounding all their loved ones They never say good-bye.
Dee Kearney
June 24, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear son, Josh. My heart goes out to the Tkachuk family. With my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. From Dee (your neighbor).
Angela
June 20, 2012
I am sending my condolences and may special memories of Joshua bring you comfort at this time. God will soon wipe out every tear and death, mourning, outcry and pain will be no more. Thinking of the family.
Carol Spangenberg
June 14, 2012
Hi Janice, I am hoping you remember me from Shawmont and Henry Ave. Medical Center. I am so sorry to hear of the death of your son. Several people told me about it because my husband died of ALS 4 years ago. I was so shocked to hear that he had it. It's a horrible disease! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kris Bratton
June 13, 2012
Dear Tkachuk Family, I was very honored to be among all the family members and friends tonight at the celebration of Josh's life. The entire service took my breath away. Perhaps the best part was when Jill read "The Dash!" All my thoughts and prayers as you go the days ahead.
June 13, 2012
Dear Janice,
Please accept our deepest condolences to your family on this immeasurable loss. Praying that the Lord holds you tight and that "his rod and staff will comfort you." Psalm 23
All of our love,
Vicky and Jeff Maienshein
donna Harris
June 12, 2012
What a hero he was. Donna and the MDA/ALS Center of Hope
shannon Adams
June 12, 2012
Rest in Peace Joshua. You will be missed dearly honey.
Christian Mongrain
June 12, 2012
God needed another angel in heaven.
June 11, 2012
Janice, how awful for all of you. Life can be so unfair. My deepest sympathies.
Karen Clark Furlong
RHS '76
Brian Rose
June 11, 2012
So sorry for your loss! Josh will be remembered by our class forever! He brought an energy in to the class that could never be compared. Rest in peace Josh!
Brian Rose
Shawmont Class of 2008
Debbie Capoferri-Welch
June 10, 2012
Janice, I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Debbie Capoferri
RHS, 1976
Cheryl McGarry
June 10, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I remember Josh and my Kyle playing soccer together. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carole Ryan
June 10, 2012
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carole Ryan
RHS 1976
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