This photograph shows four of the Wasik family from Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania that served during World War Two and the Korean War. The memorial stone marker is at the entrance to the farm of John Wasik (1887-1934) and Katarzyna "Katie" Bronczyk Wasik (1895-1981), where they raised twelve children. The marker reads that nine sons … Continue reading Military Monday – Wasik Family of Pennsylvania
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Funeral Card Friday – Joseph John Doran (1935-2003)
This is one of my favorite sentiments from our family's collection of funeral cards. Joseph J. Doran was the youngest child of Bernard and Mary Mahoney Doran. He was named after his father's brother. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Harrison, New Jersey as a child. Later, he moved to nearby Newark, where he … Continue reading Funeral Card Friday – Joseph John Doran (1935-2003)
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Winter Fun, January 1935
Here are two friends having a good time playing in the snow at our grandparent's farm in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, NJ, in 1935. How I miss that place! I used to love pumping water right outside the kitchen door. I hope you are having some winter fun today. Wordless Wednesday is a blogging prompt … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Winter Fun, January 1935