Gurka, Frances M. (Nickerson), 98, widow of the late William (2008), passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Born in Wilmington, DE, Mrs. Gurka, a homemaker, lived in Oakland for 55 years, coming from Little Falls. She is survived by daughter, Gladys Doran of Roseland, NJ, grandchildren, Meredith Leonard, Penni Mirti and Michael Wheelihan, and great-grandchildren, Brandon, Madeliene, Grayson and Michelle. She was predeceased by her first husband, Francis Wheelihan (1983) and son, Frank Wheelihan. Private Services will be conducted by the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale.

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