Marjorie Colsher Tkacz, 88, passed away at her home surrounded by family.
Marjorie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Robert R. and Anna Steinrok Colsher.
Marjorie attended Abington High School, Abington, Pa., and Ursinus College (Collegeville, Pa.) where she met her future husband, Albin P. Tkacz. They married September 26, 1942 and recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. While waiting as Albie served his country in World War II, Marjorie worked as Executive Secretary for Mr. Isaac Levy of the CBS Affiliate, WCAU, in Philadelphia.
In 1946, after Albin was discharged from the Navy, he and Marjorie, along with Marjorie's parents, bought and revived Blaisdell Orchards in Winterport, Maine. Marjorie was the Business Manager of the Orchard for over 46 years. During the Winterport years,
Marjorie raised two daughters, managed the family business, and was active in community service. This service included singing in the choir at the Winterport Methodist Church, Chairperson of the Winterport School Board, Chairperson of the Winterport PTA and member of the Winterport Women's Club. Marjorie also enjoyed her friendships formed through her membership in the Bangor Municipal Women's Golf Association.
Upon retirement in the late 1980's, Marjorie and Albie moved to Myrtle Beach to enjoy warm weather and golf. Marjorie was an avid golfer with membership at Myrtlewood Golf Club. The Tkacz's again enjoyed their memberships in Women's and Men's Golf Leagues at Myrtlewood.
Surviving Marjorie are her husband of 68 years, Albin Peter Tkacz of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Nancy Jean Tkacz Browne (Allen) of Falmouth, Maine, and Betsy Tkacz Lee of Newcastle, Maine; two beloved granddaughters, Anna Marie Lee and Laura Louise Lee; a sister, Anne Sando (Briant) of Indianapolis, Indiana; nephew, Robert Sando (Sally); niece, Bonnie Sando; brother-in-law, Paul Joseph Tkacz (Joan) of Marlton, N.J.; brother-in-law, Matthew Epright; niece, Lisa Fielding; and nephews, Gary Epright and Alan Epright of Pennsylvania.
The Family wishes to thank the many wonderful friends of Marjorie and Albie for their support and kindness during her illness. A special thanks to her friends at Regency Hospice for their loving care.
Reverend John Rea officiated.
Inurnment will be held Spring 2011 in Winterport, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org, American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org and the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.
Published: November 25, 2010 in Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Marjorie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Robert R. and Anna Steinrok Colsher.
Marjorie attended Abington High School, Abington, Pa., and Ursinus College (Collegeville, Pa.) where she met her future husband, Albin P. Tkacz. They married September 26, 1942 and recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. While waiting as Albie served his country in World War II, Marjorie worked as Executive Secretary for Mr. Isaac Levy of the CBS Affiliate, WCAU, in Philadelphia.
In 1946, after Albin was discharged from the Navy, he and Marjorie, along with Marjorie's parents, bought and revived Blaisdell Orchards in Winterport, Maine. Marjorie was the Business Manager of the Orchard for over 46 years. During the Winterport years,
Marjorie raised two daughters, managed the family business, and was active in community service. This service included singing in the choir at the Winterport Methodist Church, Chairperson of the Winterport School Board, Chairperson of the Winterport PTA and member of the Winterport Women's Club. Marjorie also enjoyed her friendships formed through her membership in the Bangor Municipal Women's Golf Association.
Upon retirement in the late 1980's, Marjorie and Albie moved to Myrtle Beach to enjoy warm weather and golf. Marjorie was an avid golfer with membership at Myrtlewood Golf Club. The Tkacz's again enjoyed their memberships in Women's and Men's Golf Leagues at Myrtlewood.
Surviving Marjorie are her husband of 68 years, Albin Peter Tkacz of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Nancy Jean Tkacz Browne (Allen) of Falmouth, Maine, and Betsy Tkacz Lee of Newcastle, Maine; two beloved granddaughters, Anna Marie Lee and Laura Louise Lee; a sister, Anne Sando (Briant) of Indianapolis, Indiana; nephew, Robert Sando (Sally); niece, Bonnie Sando; brother-in-law, Paul Joseph Tkacz (Joan) of Marlton, N.J.; brother-in-law, Matthew Epright; niece, Lisa Fielding; and nephews, Gary Epright and Alan Epright of Pennsylvania.
The Family wishes to thank the many wonderful friends of Marjorie and Albie for their support and kindness during her illness. A special thanks to her friends at Regency Hospice for their loving care.
Reverend John Rea officiated.
Inurnment will be held Spring 2011 in Winterport, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org, American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org and the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.
Published: November 25, 2010 in Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Marjorie Colsher Tkacz, 88, passed away at her home surrounded by family.
Marjorie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Robert R. and Anna Steinrok Colsher.
Marjorie attended Abington High School, Abington, Pa., and Ursinus College (Collegeville, Pa.) where she met her future husband, Albin P. Tkacz. They married September 26, 1942 and recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. While waiting as Albie served his country in World War II, Marjorie worked as Executive Secretary for Mr. Isaac Levy of the CBS Affiliate, WCAU, in Philadelphia.
In 1946, after Albin was discharged from the Navy, he and Marjorie, along with Marjorie's parents, bought and revived Blaisdell Orchards in Winterport, Maine. Marjorie was the Business Manager of the Orchard for over 46 years. During the Winterport years,
Marjorie raised two daughters, managed the family business, and was active in community service. This service included singing in the choir at the Winterport Methodist Church, Chairperson of the Winterport School Board, Chairperson of the Winterport PTA and member of the Winterport Women's Club. Marjorie also enjoyed her friendships formed through her membership in the Bangor Municipal Women's Golf Association.
Upon retirement in the late 1980's, Marjorie and Albie moved to Myrtle Beach to enjoy warm weather and golf. Marjorie was an avid golfer with membership at Myrtlewood Golf Club. The Tkacz's again enjoyed their memberships in Women's and Men's Golf Leagues at Myrtlewood.
Surviving Marjorie are her husband of 68 years, Albin Peter Tkacz of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Nancy Jean Tkacz Browne (Allen) of Falmouth, Maine, and Betsy Tkacz Lee of Newcastle, Maine; two beloved granddaughters, Anna Marie Lee and Laura Louise Lee; a sister, Anne Sando (Briant) of Indianapolis, Indiana; nephew, Robert Sando (Sally); niece, Bonnie Sando; brother-in-law, Paul Joseph Tkacz (Joan) of Marlton, N.J.; brother-in-law, Matthew Epright; niece, Lisa Fielding; and nephews, Gary Epright and Alan Epright of Pennsylvania.
The Family wishes to thank the many wonderful friends of Marjorie and Albie for their support and kindness during her illness. A special thanks to her friends at Regency Hospice for their loving care.
Reverend John Rea officiated.
Inurnment will be held Spring 2011 in Winterport, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org, American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org and the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.
Published: November 25, 2010 in Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Marjorie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Robert R. and Anna Steinrok Colsher.
Marjorie attended Abington High School, Abington, Pa., and Ursinus College (Collegeville, Pa.) where she met her future husband, Albin P. Tkacz. They married September 26, 1942 and recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. While waiting as Albie served his country in World War II, Marjorie worked as Executive Secretary for Mr. Isaac Levy of the CBS Affiliate, WCAU, in Philadelphia.
In 1946, after Albin was discharged from the Navy, he and Marjorie, along with Marjorie's parents, bought and revived Blaisdell Orchards in Winterport, Maine. Marjorie was the Business Manager of the Orchard for over 46 years. During the Winterport years,
Marjorie raised two daughters, managed the family business, and was active in community service. This service included singing in the choir at the Winterport Methodist Church, Chairperson of the Winterport School Board, Chairperson of the Winterport PTA and member of the Winterport Women's Club. Marjorie also enjoyed her friendships formed through her membership in the Bangor Municipal Women's Golf Association.
Upon retirement in the late 1980's, Marjorie and Albie moved to Myrtle Beach to enjoy warm weather and golf. Marjorie was an avid golfer with membership at Myrtlewood Golf Club. The Tkacz's again enjoyed their memberships in Women's and Men's Golf Leagues at Myrtlewood.
Surviving Marjorie are her husband of 68 years, Albin Peter Tkacz of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Nancy Jean Tkacz Browne (Allen) of Falmouth, Maine, and Betsy Tkacz Lee of Newcastle, Maine; two beloved granddaughters, Anna Marie Lee and Laura Louise Lee; a sister, Anne Sando (Briant) of Indianapolis, Indiana; nephew, Robert Sando (Sally); niece, Bonnie Sando; brother-in-law, Paul Joseph Tkacz (Joan) of Marlton, N.J.; brother-in-law, Matthew Epright; niece, Lisa Fielding; and nephews, Gary Epright and Alan Epright of Pennsylvania.
The Family wishes to thank the many wonderful friends of Marjorie and Albie for their support and kindness during her illness. A special thanks to her friends at Regency Hospice for their loving care.
Reverend John Rea officiated.
Inurnment will be held Spring 2011 in Winterport, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org, American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org and the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.
Published: November 25, 2010 in Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
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