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JOHN WILLLIAM, 92, of Allen-town died December 11, 2013. Husband of the late Marion Roughsedge Wilchek and the late Clare Shirley Wilchek. Survived by: 4 children, 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 A.M. in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Call Monday from 7 to 8:30 P.M. in the J.S. BURKHOLDER FUNERAL HOME 16th and Hamilton Sts. Allentown and 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. Tuesday in the Church. Interment Private. Arrs. by the
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Memories and Condolences
for JOHN WILCHEK
January 13, 2014
Dear Mary, JoAnn, Patrice, John, and families,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I always remember him as being such a nice man! I believe the first time I met him was almost 50 years ago! I was happy for the opportunity to talk with him again a few years ago when I got together with you, Mary.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Barb (Bruno) Harper
Ron Lewis
December 18, 2013
John Jr and family:
Have faith and good memories.
Jamee McGaughan
December 17, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Wilchek numerous times both in Bermuda and at various occasions at the Ripsom family home in Chadds Ford. My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all his surviving family members as they cope with the loss of this dynamic, talented, and quite amazing man. I echo the thoughts of my former co-worker that he and Alice must have had a joyous reunion.
Marie Ann and Dave Wendells
December 16, 2013
Please accept out deepest condolences. We pray the Lord heals your pain quickly.
December 16, 2013
JoAnn, we are very soy for loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rich an Kay heidecker
Joanne Mayr-Jeuch
December 16, 2013
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave, Maria and David Heiser
December 16, 2013
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Joanne Lennon
December 16, 2013
Wishing the Wilcheck and Ripsom families peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. I'm certain Alice was waiting for her dad at the gates of heaven.
Laurie Eisenberg
December 16, 2013
JoAnn, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your beloved father.
Angela Mozeko
December 16, 2013
JoAnn, I am saddened to hear of your loss. Hugs to you and sympathy to all of your family!
December 16, 2013
Mrs. JoAnn,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Prayers for you all.
Sincerely,
James Little
Darlene Mozeko
December 16, 2013
JoAnn, my heart goes out to you and your family over the loss of your beloved father. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of him. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Judy and Ted Figura
December 15, 2013
Dear JoAnn, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this sad time. Though I only had the privilege of meeting your father on a few occasions, his remarkable wisdom, kindess and goodness were always transparent. May God grant you peace and grace at this time. And may sweet memories of your father always warm your heart. Love, Ted and Judy
December 14, 2013
Dear JoAnn, I am so sorry to learn of your dear father's passing. He was a great man and the very definition of the word 'gentleman'. He will be missed by many & remain in the hearts of those who knew & loved him. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your entire family. God bless you & give you strength at this sad time. Love, Linda Makos
December 14, 2013
My sympathy and prayers go out to all the Wilchek family.
Mark and Emily Bowler
December 14, 2013
We are thinking of all of the family and sending our prayers to John and all while you gather together to celebrate his brilliant life.
Our deepest Condolences.
Mark, Emily, Quinn and Katherine Bowler
Michael McDonald
December 14, 2013
So many happy memories surround the holidays in your fathers home. My most heartfelt sympathy to the entire Wilchek family at this sad time.
Connie Boyle
December 14, 2013
Dear Wilchek Family,
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Warmest condolences.
Connie Boyle
Nina Hodge
December 14, 2013
PopPop was an amazing man, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. I am honored to have known him and privileged to spend time with your beautiful family at so many family gatherings. PopPop was able to light up the room and was an amazing friend to so many. PopPop, you will be missed everyday, but never forgotten.
Donald Pizer
December 14, 2013
Great person and mentor.
December 14, 2013
We send our deepest sympathies to the Wilchek family. John was a good man who leaves a fine legacy. Robert and Linda Ashbrook
Greg Silverberg
December 14, 2013
JoAnn, So sorry to see this in today's paper. You are in my thoughts.
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