Evelyn M. (Andrews) Thomas-Kresky Obituary
We bid farewell to Evelyn M. (Andrews) Thomas-Kresky of Randolph, New Jersey, born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 2, 2025 at the age of 102. Evelyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Evelyn M. (Andrews) Thomas-Kresky to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Russell H. Thomas and Joseph A. Kresky; her grandson Michael E. Porter Jr.; her great grandchild David N. Porter; her son-in-law Jack Dowling; her stepdaughter Diane Doyle; and her siblings, Arlene Sebulsky, Ruth Isganitis and John Wagner.
She is survived by: her children, Joyce E. Porter (Michael) of Clifton, Cheryl L. Dowling of Lake Hopatcong, Gail D. Magura (Mark) of McConnells, SC and David R. Thomas (Monica) of Trinity, FL; her grandchildren, Dana Jean Porter-Messineo (James), Scott D. Porter, Keith A. Porter (Karen), John Dowling (Dana), Thomas Dowling (Jennifer), Gretchen Klein (Tony), Ashley Sagal (Tim), David Thomas (Michael Romano), Benjamin, Breanna and Russell Thomas; her great grandchildren, Andrew J. Messineo (Jennifer), Cassandra Fredericks (Doug), Alexis Bandurski (Rich), Miranda J., Michael W. Porter, Erick, Christina, William Porter, Sean, Erin Porter, Christopher, Kayleigh, Shane, Connor, Cole, Jack Dowling, Ali, Cormac and Marlena Segal; her great great grandchildren, Felicity Baxter-Dowling and Aubrey E. Bandurski; and her stepdaughters, Barbara Kresky and Annmarie Barone (Bob).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hancliffe Home For Funerals (222 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Restland Memorial Park (77 Deforest Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936).
Memorial donations to Shriner's Children's Hospitals or the Make-A-Wish Foundation would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. The family has chosen to send donations to Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenDonate Now (http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Make-A -Wish Foundation of New JerseyDonate Now (http://www.wish.org).
