Jean V. Bornaschella (Markiewicz)
Jean V. Bornaschella of Doylestown, formerly of Holland died peacefully at the home of her daughter on Thursday October 24, 2019.
She was 80.
Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, Jean was the beloved wife of the late William R. Bornaschella and daughter of the late Enoch and Sophie Tomalinas Markiewicz. She was also preceded in death by her 2 sisters and 2 brothers.
Jean was a graduate of Shenandoah High School and attended Holy Family University. Jean worked for several years as a Laboratory Technician at Nazareth Hospital. She was a former parishioner of St. Bede the Venerable Parish and presently of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Doylestown.
Jean was very talented with her hands, her needle point and crocheting skills have been appreciated by many. Ceramics also were a big part of Jean’s hobbies. Family came first and foremost in Jean life, her grandchildren and especially her great grandson Christian brought a sparkle to her eyes.
She will be sadly missed by her loving and devoted family and friends.
Jean is survived by her 2 children; Anna A. Sims and her husband Mark and Gaetano V. Bornaschella and his wife Lisa. Also surviving are her 10 grandchildren; William, Rachel, Anthony, Michelle, Gina, Angela, Alyssa, Lauren, Elizabeth and Kaitlyn and a great grandson Christian.
Jean’s family will receive condolences on Monday November 4, from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 235 E. State St. Doylestown. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society 30 S. 17th St. Suite 800, Phila, PA 19103.
Gathering
Monday, November 4th, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOur Lady of Mount Carmel Church
235 E. State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901Service
Monday, November 4th, 2019
11:00 AMOur Lady of Mount Carmel Church
235 E. State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901Cemetery
Monday, November 4th, 2019
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
3301 West Cheltenham Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19150