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1945
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2019
Vicki Mersiowsky Obituary
Vicki was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 9, 1945 to Curven and Isabelle Gearhart and welcomed into the Kingdom of God on August 10, 2019. She was surely greeted in Heaven by the love of her life and husband of 48 years, Ralph. She is survived by her three children, Ralph Andrew (Pat), Jeffrey Paul (Anissa) and Karen Isabelle Magnoni (Dominic) as well as her sister, Linda Fonzo and brother, Robert Gearhart. She was the proud grandmother to ten loving grandchildren. Vicki was an incredibly selfless woman who devoted her life to her family. After moving to Arizona in 1981, Vicki developed a love of Tucson, the southwest and its culture. She cherished time with her neighborhood friends who became like family to her and Ralph. While she held various jobs over the years, her true passions were her family, friends and her church. She participated in every aspect of her childrens' lives through volunteering in school, sports and church. In the 80s and into the 90s, she was a staple member of the Amphi High School Booster Club. She and Ralph traveled extensively throughout Arizona and the southwest, sharing their fervor for the area with their children. In their retirement years, Ralph and Vicki enjoyed time with friends in San Carlos and hosting the entire family at home in Tucson. After Ralph died, Vicki continued to plan memorable family vacations for her children and grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy of love for family that will endure for generations. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3738 N. Old Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson, AZ 85750. Donations can be made to St. Alban's Episcopal Church (memo: Vicki Mersiowsky/Primavera Foundation).
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Nina Wallace
August 7, 2025
Dear Family of Vicky,
It has been so sweet getting to know you these past years, sharing pictures and maybe even some stories with you and sharing with some others friends and high school friends, as well! It was fun to look up old pictures of times when we both lived in Center City, Piladephia and ran around together in Philly and other places! I shared some of these pictures with you, Karen and we got got to know each other and your family a little bit, as well! I shared your family pictures with my high school friends and some responded to you! I don´t go on Facebook a great deal these days but enjoy knowing that we can stiil communicate on line with each other! Take care!
Gary Price
August 17, 2019
Vicki was a special lady. I enjoyed knowing both her and Ralph! She now rests in peace and is reunited with Ralph! God Bless to her family.
My 70th Birthday party with the KIS girlfriends.
Andrea Stewart - Rizzuto
August 15, 2019
Vicky was a KIS John Bartram High School Phila. Pa.Sorority Sister. She was one of the original to start the Sorority. Sorry we lost touch. She was a wonderful school mate and friend. She was loved by all of us. It was wonderful to hear she had a well lived, loved life. I am sure she will be missed by her family and friends. My prayers go out to all who loved her. She is in God's hands now.
May God Comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Douglas Kramar
August 15, 2019
Vicki & I and sometimes Ralph worked together for 25 yrs. Vicki was a wonderful, loyal,smart, loving, compassionate lady. Always taking the high road. It was my honor to know them both! Vicki can now be reunited with Ralph! God Bless
Linda Walton Kosta
August 14, 2019
Sorry to hear about Vicki. We were friends from Philadelphia who lose touch with each other. I was glad to read that she had a good life and so many to love her! May her memory be eternal in God's yes,
August 14, 2019
I love both Vicki I have the Ralph,
I got to know them and San Carlos at the beach. Ralph came to my rescue and talked me through how to deal with multiple jellyfish stings on my back . The Vickster was always lively and fun. I will miss them both.
Clyde Robinson DDS
Tucson
Genee Jolliffe
August 14, 2019
So, so sorry to hear of Vicki's passing. She and Ralph were such very special people. They are together again.
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