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Joan Gurski Obituary
Joan M. Gurski, 79, formerly of Lincoln Park, died December 23, 2015, in The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Her husband, John J. Gurski, died February 28, 2005. Born in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Yurkowski) Sanders.
She was a graduate of Shamokin High School in 1954 and Ashland State Hospital School of Nursing.
Joan was a registered nurse for Wernersville State Hospital, the Leader Home and the Reading Hospital, where she worked as a private duty nurse; she retired in 1996.
She was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church, Shillington.
Joan's entire life was dedicated to her family and she was most proud of her six children: Lynn A., wife of James Leighton, Mechanicsburg; Lori A. Gurski, Reading; John T., husband of Debra Gurski, Stewartsville, NJ; Joan M., wife of Joseph Yadlosky, Reading; Dr. Kathy J. Gurski, wife of David Becker, Gouglersville; and Dr. Karen J. Gurski, Morgantown; and her six grandchildren. There are two sisters, Carol Richie, Shamokin, and Catherine Johnson, Bowie, MD.
She was predeceased by one brother, Frederick Sanders.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church, 420 Holland Street, Shillington, PA 19607. Both the family viewing and entombment in Gethsemane Mausoleum will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 237 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Gurski
Bernard Stoppi
December 19, 2024
Thank you for all the memories Joan.
January 2, 2016
Kathy and the Gurski family. So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Georgann and John Syphard
December 31, 2015
I remember the very first time I met Joan at the small apartment she and John lived in when they first came to Minersville. She made quite an impression on a high school junior. She and John were powerful influences throughout my life. Your Mom was a wonderful, caring, thoughtful person that always made me laugh. Hopefully she and John can now take those long walks together. My thoughts and prayers are with all the members of the Gurski family.
Bernie Stoppi
Betty Defina
December 30, 2015
Dear Karen and family, I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
December 30, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss.
Ron and Sandi bukowski
Natalie Shollenberger
December 29, 2015
Lynn, Lori, John, Joan, Kathy, and Karen-My sincerest condolences to all of you. There are not many names that are a legacy, but the Gurski name is certainly one. Your parents were both amazing and I always had so much respect and admiration for your entire family. May your precious memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Patty Kellerman
December 29, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Gurski Family. Your mother was an amazing person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Kellermans
Dennis ( Briarcrest) Brizick
December 29, 2015
Sorry to hear about Mom.After seeing the picture in the Reading Eagle, I can see where you girls got your good looks.
Be at peace.
December 28, 2015
I am saddened to hear of your loss. I hope you find comfort in warm memories. Maura Nadeau
Gayle Hensley
December 28, 2015
It was an honor for my mother-in-law and I to have worked with such a wonderful person and great nurse at Wernersville State Hospital. Joan was such a kind person and very proud of all of the accomplishments of her husband, children and grandchildren. She always had pictures to show and stories to tell about her family. I am able to reflect on some very fond memories from the past. So sorry to have heard of her passing. My deepest sympathies go out to the Gurski family.
Tom and Regina Angstadt
December 28, 2015
Kathy and the Gurski family, We are very sorry for you loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
December 28, 2015
To the Gurski Family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Gerry & Kathy Slemmer Mesa AZ
Jane and Shiloh
December 28, 2015
We pray for you Karen and your family...that you may be surrounded and consumed by strength, peace, and grace at this challenging crossroad. If you are in part a reflection of your Mother's life workwhat a woman of excellence she was! We are blessed by how she made this world much better.
Crystal Foose
December 27, 2015
Dear Dr. Karen Gurski and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. She was a very lovely lady. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dorothy Harhi
December 27, 2015
I first met Joan when she was a student nurse at Ashland Hospital in the 1950's and I was an RN a few years older than her. She was a loving and caring person, but I also remember her lovely and very happy face when she told me she became engaged. Very sorry for your loss.
December 27, 2015
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our deepest sympathy.
Ralph Angstadt and Sylvia DeTurck
Karen Buono
December 27, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of this great lady. I will always remember when the limo pulled up to take you home after your last working day at Wernersville. Rest in peace Joan...... you made life better for some of the poorest souls on earth. Truly an honor and privilege to work with you and know you as a friend.
Adam K
December 26, 2015
I had the sincere pleasure of bringing Holy Communion to Mrs. Gurski for a number of years. Her smile would light her room at The Highlands when I would arrive. I will miss our chats and will fondly remember our last visit surrounded by part of her family. Take care [of us], Mrs. Gurski!
Ronald Klinger
December 26, 2015
There was only one JOHN GURSKI and I was privileged to be on his first team at Minersville.
Bob Melusky
December 26, 2015
As a "64" graduate of Minersville High School and former North Street neighbor up the street, I remember Joan as being the quite behind the scene partner of her husband John. Although their primary lives were lived in Berks County at Wilson High, we here in Minersville were proud to be part of their lives and send our condolences to all their children. Joan and John were truly role models to those of us raising our own families. Joan will always be remembered as the consummate "Mother" many tried to emulate. Thought and prayers from all of us here in Schuylkill County.
Jeff and Jeanine Sproule
December 25, 2015
Our deepest Sympathy to the Gurski family. We know Joan was an amazing woman by the awesome family she raised. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Shrom
December 25, 2015
I only met her once. My sincere sympathy for Karen and Kathy...
Gladys Painter
December 25, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Gurski family. Joan was a wonderful woman and I have many fond memories of working with her at WSH. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
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