Christine Theresa (Sankowski) Parker of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the age of 72.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Parker Jr.

Christine was born in New York, NY, to the late Walter and Helen (Ruk) Sankowski.

Christine owned and operated the Educational Excellence Center in Richboro, PA for many years.  She was passionate about education and enriching students with knowledge. When she was not making cherished memories with her family, she enjoyed reading, gardening, canning and creating cookbooks of her favorite foods.  Christine will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love her.

In addition to her beloved husband of 50 years, Christine is survived by her loving children and their spouses: Christine M. (Parker) Kramkowski and Robert of St. Peters, MO; Joseph A. Parker III of Wallingford, CT; Anthony W. Parker and Monaz of Hummelstown, PA; Wesley C. Parker and Lizabeth of Oakdale, PA; and Christopher M. Parker and Susan of Oakford, PA.  She is also survived by 12 loving grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, June 3, 2016, from 8:45 AM until 10:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.  Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.