Obit Kowalski

 

On March 26, 2005, Age 80, Pearl (nee Hunsberger), of Gloucester City, joined her beloved late husband, Stephen. Survived by her Sister Marion Nace ofSouderton, PA and the late brother Warren, late sisters Evelyn Bardman and Gladys Shelley. Sister-in-law Joyce Kowalski of Bellmawr, brother-in-law Joseph and Pat Kowalski of Gloucester City. Pearl was the loving Aunt of Faye and Bill Donovan of Phoenixville, PA, Barbara and Phillip Schanz of Lansdale, PA and Keith and Robin of Kowalski. Also, survived by many, many nieces and nephews. Pearl was born and raised in Souderton, PA and graduated from Souderton High School where she excelled in field hockey, basketball and softball. She was a graduate of East Stroudsburg University and majored in Health and Physical Education. Pearl then received her masters degree and doctorate from Temple University in Philadelphia also specializing in Physical Education. Pearl had been a resident of Gloucester City for 50 years. She taught Physical Education and coached field hockey, girls basketball for Gloucester City School District, Audubon School District and Glassboro State College (Now Rowan University). Pearl was named to the Rowan University and East Stroudsburg University Hall of Fame. Throughout her life, Pearl loved to play tennis. Mrs. Kowalski served as a referee for field hockey and basketball. Pearl served on the board of the New Jersey Education Association, National Education Associaton, National Coaches Association and currently served as a First Vice-President of the New Jersey Retired Educators Association. She was a proud member of the Gloucester City Historical Society where she helped in their ad drive for the annual play. Pearl attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Gloucester City.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. There will also be a viewing on Thursday Morning from 10 am 12 Noon will be from Trinity United Methodist Church: 7th and Division Streets, Gloucester City.