Jean Estelle Oreski

October 30, 1943 - August 17, 2017

Jean Estelle (Lucas) Oreski- 73 of Conshohocken peacefully entered eternal life on Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Einstein Hospice surrounded by her family. Born October 30th, 1943 in Watford, England, Jean was the daughter of the late Albert and Phyllis (Wise) Lucas. She graduated from Upper Merion High School, class of 1962. Beloved wife of Stephen P. Oreski Sr., they were childhood sweethearts from the age of thirteen. Jean was a homemaker, loved to bake anything and everything, especially around the holidays. Her favorite to bake were rum cakes to give to charity and peanut butter cookies with her grandchildren. She loved listening to Elvis, making arts and crafts, and watching Hallmark movies. Jean worked at Wendy’s on Ridge Pike for socialization. She always greeted new and regular customers with her kind disposition and a smile on her face. Seven years ago, she had an adventurous time going back to her childhood home in London, visiting where she was born, exploring the beloved city and spending quality time with her cousins John and Diane Wise. She loved touring Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, especially The Queen’s gardens. Jean’s favorite part was attending mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral where Princess Diana and Prince Charles married. Jean is survived by her three children, son Stephen P. Oreski Jr. of Maryland, daughters Shelly P. (Robert) Karwoski of Norristown and Joyce E. (John) Uzdzienski of East Norriton. Her nine grandchildren, Christopher and Cody Oreski, Alexandra, Katrina and Stephen Karwoski, Sydney, Cassidy, Bailey and Ian Uzdzienski. She is also survived by her sisters: Geraldine (Joe) King, Shelia (the late Don) Piening, Patricia (Ron) Poindexter and her loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428 for calling on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 9:30- 10:50 AM. Service at 11AM. Burial immediately following at Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken, PA. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Jean to the Alzheimer’s Association.org. To donate go to http://act.alz.org/goto/JeanOreski