Pauline J. Earl's Obituary
Pauline J. Earl passed away peacefully on January 14th surrounded by her family. Born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late John J. Callahan and Pauline Krestikas Callahan. A graduate of Notre Dame Academy Rittenhouse Square, received B.A. from Immaculata College in English and M.A. in English from Villanova University where she met her late husband Dr. John L. Earl III. She was a teacher at Clifton Heights High School (PA) and frequent substitute teacher at Abington Heights High School (PA). She was a long-time resident of Clarks Green, PA and active member of the community. She served on the Building and Planning Committee of St. Gregory’s Parish, was a volunteer Chairman and Board Member of WVIA PBS Channel 44, President of the Scranton Prep Mother’s Club, and editor of the Prep cookbook, Eater’s Digest.
Surviving are three daughters Karen Earl Kolon MD (Thomas Kolon MD), Moorestown, NJ, Patricia Earl Gulkis (Neal Gulkis), Davie, FL, and Jacqueline Earl Hurst (Stephen Hurst), Sykesville, MD. Loving MomMom to Deirdre, Aileen, Brendan and Sean Kolon, Jordan and Andrew Gulkis, Kiley, Lisi, Stephen and John Earl (Jake) Hurst. Also surviving are many beloved cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family on Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:00am to 10:30am at Givnish’s Funeral Home located at 600 E. Main St, Maple Shade, NJ. Followed by her funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 42 W. Main St. Moorestown, NJ. Interment will follow at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield PA. A Celebration of Life mass will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 11:00am at the The Church of St. Gregory, 320 N Abington Rd, Clarks Green, PA.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Pauline’s name may be made to the Dr. John L. Earl III Distinguished Service Award Fund C/O The University of Scranton, 800 Linden St., Scranton PA 18510.
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