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1940

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2019

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Justine Opaleski Obituary

Justine (Ratcliffe) Opaleski Mrs. Justine (Ratcliffe) Opaleski, a long-term resident of Bucks County (Levittown, Yardley, Langhorne) and Hilton Head Island, SC, died at home, aged 79, on June 10, 2019 in Langhorne Manor, Pennsylvania. Born to Loretta and Harry J. Ratcliffe of Lawrenceville, NJ, Justine attended Trenton High School and matriculated from The College of New Jersey later in life. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband John M. Opaleski; brother Harry J. Ratcliffe, Jr and sister Leah Mansmann, Justine is survived by son, John (JR) Opaleski; daughter, Joy Ward; sister, Marilyn Ellis; and grandchildren, Mackenzie Ward, Andrew Ward, Julia Opaleski, and Joe Opaleski. Friends and family members are welcome to attend a celebration of Justine's life, hosted by her children, on Friday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m. at her home in Langhorne Manor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Justine's name to The Wounded Warriors Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org). To send a condolence to the family or for directions, please visit www.poulsonvanhise.com Arrangements are under the direction of Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, Lawrenceville.

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Published by The Island Packet on Jun. 14, 2019.

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James Tomko

June 29, 2019

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, Justine and your father, John. Our deepest sympathy to your family. They were well loved by all. Jim & Nancy Tomko

John hughes

June 13, 2019

I'm so sorry for your lost. Love and light

Christine Elder

June 13, 2019

Joy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like an amazing person.

Marie D'Arcangelo

June 13, 2019

Joy, Mac and Andy I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and light to you at this most difficult time.

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Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

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