Julie Gogno (née Stefansky) 83, passed away April 3 at the Reading Hospital. Born and raised in Dowdentown, she was the daughter of the late John Stefansky and the late Anna Stefansky Wallace. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Stefansky Barton, Dowdentown, and her husband, Charles Gogno, Brier City.
Surviving are a son, Charlie Gogno, Hatfield (husband of Anita Gogno), and a daughter, Diane Gogno Rollins, Sinking Spring, (wife of Vince Rollins), as well as five grandsons: Nicholas Gogno, Philadelphia; Nathan Gogno, Pottsville; Neil Gogno, Quakertown; Mitchell Rollins and Joshua Rollins, both of Sinking Spring; and a great grandchild, Vivian Gogno, Philadelphia.
Julie was co-owner of The Blue Front, a clothing store in Minersville, for many years. She was active in the area Merchants Association and contributed her time and talents to helping strengthen the local business community. She also worked for many years at the Acme in Pottsville.
She was an active member of Ss Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Minersville, where she helped organize fundraisers for the school and church. She loved cooking, gathering the family for holidays and Sunday dinners, traveling with friends, listening to polka music, and being involved in her church and community. While most of her life was spent in Brier City, she spent the last several years in Sinking Spring, lovingly cared for by her daughter and son-in-law.
She was loved by many, they called her Julia, Julie, dolly, Aunt Doll, Nana and mom. Her love was unconditional. She will be missed beyond words.
A private service is planned, under the direction of Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in memory of Julia Gogno to:
Nativity BVM Ukrainian Catholic CHurch
501 Summit Avenue
Reading, PA 19611