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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Six Word Saturday – Time to smile for the camera!
Sometimes the camera clicks just when siblings are really smiling, and this was one of those times. My sister, brothers, and I have an assortment of smirks and grins, and I'm quite sure there is an effort to make our kitten smile, too. Being the youngest I don't always remember why a certain photograph was … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – Time to smile for the camera!
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)
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