In Loving Memory
Jean Kress Bereschak, 84, a Lansdale resident of almost 60 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 12, 2022.
Jean was the beloved wife of the late John P. Bereschak, who preceded her in death in 1986. She is the cherished mother to children: Cheryl J. Bereschak of Wall, NJ; John D. Bereschak of Lansdale, PA; and Kimberly A. Bereschak-Barry of Buckingham, PA. She is also the adored grandmother of Danielle (25) and Jack (22) Bereschak, Joseph (23) and Justin (16) Castellucia, Molly (10) and Madison (7) Barry; and Aunt and Godmother to Edward Fails of Williamsburg, VA. Jean was preceded in death by her parents John (initially Krzyzanowski) Kress and Sophie (Ziemba) Kress and siblings Eleonore Syzdek, Dorothy Falis and Jack Kress.
Jean was born May 13, 1937 in Shenandoah, PA. She attended St. Casimir’s Elementary School and J.W. Cooper High School. Upon graduation, she obtained an X-Ray technician certification and began her career with Good Samaritan Hospital in Pottsville, PA. After marrying her high school sweetheart, John, in September 1960, they moved to Lansdale and were married for 25 years until his passing. She continued her career at Merck Sharpe and Dohme as a clinical research technician, where she remained for 30 years.
Jean thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her 3 children and 6 grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She also enjoyed traveling, especially taking numerous cruises with her family to exotic locations. She had a passion for gardening and taking care of her extensive flower collection. She loved nature and animals. She was an avid football fan, especially the Philadelphia Eagles.
Funeral arrangements are being conducted by Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, Lansdale. A viewing for Jean will be held at St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church on Main Street in Lansdale on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 10:30. A private interment ceremony for Jean, along with a reinterment ceremony for her beloved husband John, will be held at Our Lady of Częstochowa National Polish Shrine in Doylestown for family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the names of Jean and John Bereschak to Our Lady of Częstochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, Attn: Mariusz.
Cheryl,
My prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time.
God Bless you, your Mom and family.
Jean, tears fill my eyes as the reality of your passing sets in. However, the more important reality is that we will meet again in the eternal peace and presence of our Risen Lord. Alleluia! To your three beautiful children and caring grandkids, I share my love and remind them of your laughter, generosity, strong work ethic, beautiful spirit, and never-ending love for them. That is the legacy you leave, and they are blessed to have called you, “Mom”!