1936 - Anthony Harry Murosky Jr. & Helen Tillie Bukowski

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. photographed with his wife Helen Tillie Bukowski. The borders of the photograph are stamped 1936. Anthony would have been 41 years old when the photograph was taken. Helen would have been 34 or 35 years when the photograph was taken.

The photograph was most likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. & Helen Tillie Bukowski

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski are my Great Grandparents. 

Vintage Christmas Photographs - The Murosky Family

Some of the photographs in this post were originally shared December 28, 2015. Several additional holiday photos have been incorporated into the new post. At attempt has been made to place the photographs in chronological order based on labeled photographs, ages of children and common elements in the photographs. 

The Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection contained vintage Christmas photographs that appear to have been taken at different holidays. The Mary Eugenia McDonald Collection also included several holiday photographs.

1951 Vintage Christmas Photograph - The Murosky Family

These photographs were most likely taken at the home of Helen Tillie Bukowski which was located at 729 East 24th Street in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

This photograph of Marian Elaine Murosky was taken December 25, 1951. The back of the photograph has a hand written label that reads "Marian Dec 25 1951". The photograph was most likely labeled by her mother Helen. Marian would have been 16 years old in this photograph.  Note the framed photograph of Marian on the piano. 

1951 Murosky Family Christmas
Marian Elaine Murosky

The next photograph is of Kenneth Niemi, the son of Rita Ann Murosky and Walter E. Neimi. Kenneth would be the grandson of Helen Tillie Bukowski. Kenneth would have been 3 years old when photographed. 

1951 Murosky Family Christmas

Kenneth Niemi in front of the Christmas Tree

1953 Vintage Christmas Photographs - The Murosky Family

These photographs were most likely taken at the home of Helen Tillie Bukowski which was located at 729 East 24th Street in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

The first grouping of photographs feature Helen Tillie Bukowski with her grandchildren. Helen's daughter Rita Ann Murosky is also featured. The parlor in these photographs has floral wall paper. This grouping of photographs is estimated to have been taken in 1953 based on the ages of the grandchildren. 

1953 Murosky Family Christmas

Helen Tillie Bukowski with her grandson - Ronald Murosky, son of Edward V. Murosky and Margaret Forgash. Helen's husband, Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr., is the man in the framed photograph on the far left side of the piano.

1953 Murosky Family Christmas

Helen Tillie Bukowski with her two children. The boys are Ronald Murosky, son of Edward V. Murosky and Margaret Forgash (center) and Kenneth Niemi, son of Rita Ann Murosky and Walter E. Niemi (right).

1953 Murosky Family Christmas

Helen Tillie Bukowski watches Kennth Niemi, her grandson, open a gift with assistance of his mother Rita Ann Murosky. The woman her back to the camera is currently unknown.

1953 Murosky Family Christmas
Helen Tillie Bukowski stands adjacent to an ironing board. Her grandson, Kenneth Niemi, plays below the Christmas tree on the left side of the frame. Ronald Murosky is on the right side of the frame wearing a cowboy hat. Helen's daughter Rita Ann Murosky is standing on the right side of the photograph.

1955 Vintage Christmas Photographs - The Murosky Family

Helen Tillie Bukowski photographed with her grandchildren. The photograph was estimated to have been taken in 1955 based on the ages of the children.  

1955 Murosky Family Christmas
Helen Tillie Bukowski with her Grandchildren
Back: Karen Murosky, Mary Helen Murosky, Kathleen Marie Murosky, James Arthur Murosky and Barbara Jean Murosky 
Middle: David Anthony Murosky, Christine Elaine Murosky, 
Helen Tillie Bukowski holding Thomas Charles Murosky, Robert Murosky 
Bottom: Kenneth Niemi and Ronald Murosky

1957 Vintage Christmas Photographs - The Murosky Family

These photographs were most likely taken at the home of Helen Tillie Bukowski which was located at 729 East 24th Street in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

This grouping of photographs features Helen Tillie Bukowski with her daughter Marian Elaine Murosky. This grouping of photographs appears to have been taken in 1957 based on the age of the baby in the photograph. 

1957 Murosky Family Christmas
Marian Elaine Murosky holding her daughter Janet.

1957 Murosky Family Christmas

Helen Tillie Bukowski with her daughter Marian Elaine Murosky.

1957 Murosky Family Christmas 
Helen Tillie Bukowski carries a poinsettia. Note the rotary phone in the photograph.

1957 Murosky Family Christmas 

Helen Tillie Bukowski
Note the old radio behind Helen.

1957 Murosky Family Christmas

Marian Elaine Murosky with a stocking

1962 Vintage Christmas Photographs - The Murosky Family

Helen Tillie Bukowski photographed with her grandchildren. The photograph was estimated to have been taken in 1962 based on the ages of the children.

1962 Murosky Family Christmas
Helen Tillie Bukowski with her Grandchildren
Back: Mary Helen Murosky, Kathleen Marie Murosky, Ronald Murosky, James Arthur Murosky, Kenneth Neimi 
Middle 1: David Anthony Murosky, Robert Murosky, Christine Elaine Murosky, Karen Murosky 
Middle 2: Helen Tillie Bukowski, Thomas Charles Murosky, Barbara Jean Murosky holding child 
Front: Janet Kubeja, Cheryl L. Murosky, James Michael Petrone, Jr., Joyce Kubeja, Donald Murosky (on Barbara's lap)

1962 Murosky Family Christmas
Joyce Kubeja (dark dress), Janet Kubeja (white dress), Arthur Murosky, Barbara Jean Murosky holding James Michael Petrone, Jr., Helen Tillie Bukowski, Karen Murosky

1962 Murosky Family Christmas

Back: Unknown Woman (facing away), David Anthony Murosky (handing the gift), Joyce Kubeja (dark dress), On Sofa (left to right): Donald Gregory Murosky (small boy), Arthur Murosky, Janet Kubeja, Barbara Jean Murosky holding James Michael Petrone, Jr. 

Front: Kathleen Marie Murosky with Cheryl L. Murosky

1962 Murosky Family Christmas
On Sofa (left to right) Donald Gregory Murosky, Arthur Murosky, Janet Kubeja Joyce Kubeja is sitting on the ottoman. 

The photographs were part of the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection and the Mary Eugenia McDonald Collection. Helen was married to Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr.

Rita Ann Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky are their daughters. Rita Ann Murosky married Walter E. Niemi - their son Kenneth Niemi is included in several of these photographs. The photographs also include Marian Elaine Murosky's daughters - Janet and Joyce Kubja.

Anthony and Helen's son Edward V. Murosky married Margaret Forgash. Their sons Ronald and Robert Murosky are included.

Anthony and Helen's son Arthur Murosky married Mary Eugenia McDonald. Their children James Arthur, Barbara Jean, Mary Helen, Kathleen Marie, Christine Elaine, David Anthony, Thomas Charles, Donald Gregory and Cheryl L. are included.

Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother. Her son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. Rita Ann Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky are my great aunts. Edward V. Murosky is my great uncle. 

1938 - A Snaphot from a Murosky Family Gathering

This is another snapshot of a Murosky family gathering that took place in 1938. The photograph was likely taken in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania on a family visit. The photograph would have been taken prior to July 21, 1938.  To view other photographs taken that day and learn about the date of the photograph view the post 1938 - Murosky Family Gathering.  

1938 Murosky Family
Left to Right: Unknown Man, Rose Surname Unknown,
Helen Tillie Bukowski (age,37 or 38), Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. (age 46)
Marian Elaine Murosky (age 2 or 3) standing in front.

This photograph was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen was married to Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. is my great grandfather. Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. married Helen Tillie Bukowski. Their son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. Marian Elaine Murosky is my great aunt. 

Late 1930's - Harry A. Murosky

This photograph of Harry Anthony Murosky was most likely taken in the late 1930's. The backdrop suggests a winter scene. This photograph was saved by his mother - Helen Tillie Bukowski.

Other photographs of Harry dated from 1937 and 1938 show him wearing similar rimless glasses. It is possible this photograph was taken during the winter between 1937 and 1938. Harry would have been about 16 years old at the time.

Harry Anthony Murosky

This photograph was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother. Harry Anthony Murosky is my Great Uncle. He is the brother of Arthur Murosky, my paternal grandfather.

1962 - Murosky Family Christmas

Special thanks to all of my family who assisted with identifying the people in these photographs. Sometimes it truly takes a village to ensure our family history is preserved.

These photographs of the Murosky family were taken Christmas 1962. The family gathered at the home of Walter E. Niemi and Rita Ann Murosky. The photographs include four generations of he Murosky family.

The most iconic photograph of the group features Helen Tillie Bukowski with her grandchildren and her oldest great-grandchild. Included in the group photograph are:

• Helen's grandchildren, the children of her son Arthur Murosky - James Arthur, Barbara Jean, Mary Helen, Kathleen Marie, Karen, Christine Elaine, David Anthony, Thomas Charles, Donald Gregory and Cheryl L Murosky
• Helen's grandchildren, the children of her son Edward V. Murosky - Ronald and Robert Murosky
• Helen's grandson, the child of her daughter Rita Ann Murosky - Kenneth Neimi
• Helen's grandchildren, the children of her daughter Marian Elaine Murosky - Janet and Joyce Kubeja
• Helen's great-grandson, the child of her granddaughter Barbara Jean Murosky, James Michael Petrone

Murosky Family Christmas - 1962
Back (L-R): Mary Helen Murosky, Kathleen Marie Murosky, Ronald Murosky, James Arthur Murosky, Kennth Neimi
Middle (L-R): David Anthony Murosky, Robert Murosky, Christine Elaine Murosky, Karen Murosky, 
Thomas Charles Murosky (between Christine & Karen)
Front (L-R): Janet Kubeja, Helen Tillie Bukowski holding Cheryl L. Murosky and James Michael Petrone, Joyce Kubeja, Barbara Jean Murosky holding Donald Gregory Murosky

Murosky Family Christmas - 1962
Back (L-R): Mary Helen Murosky, Kathleen Marie Murosky, Ronald Murosky, James Arthur Murosky, Kennth Neimi
Middle (L-R): David Anthony Murosky, Robert Murosky, Christine Elaine Murosky, Karen Murosky, 
Thomas Charles Murosky (between Christine & Karen)
Front (L-R): Janet Kubeja, Helen Tillie Bukowski holding Cheryl L. Murosky and James Michael Petrone, Joyce Kubeja, Barbara Jean Murosky holding Donald Gregory Murosky

Murosky Family Christmas - 1962
(L-R): Joyce Kubeja (dark dress w/ back to camera), Janet Kubeja, Arthur Murosky (seated), 
Barbara Jean Murosky holding James Michael Petrone, Helen Tillie Bukowski, Karen Murosky

Murosky Family Christmas - 1962
 (L-R): Unknown Woman (back to camera), David Anthoyn Murosky, Arthur Murosky with DDonald Gregory Murosky on his lap, Janet Kubeja, Barbara Jean Murosky holding James Michael Petrone.
Middle: Joyce Kubeja (in the dark dress)
Front: Possible Kathleen Marie Murosky holding her sister Cheryl L. Murosky

Murosky Family Christmas - 1962
On the Sofa (L-R): Donald Gregory Murosky, Arthur Murosky, Janet Kubeja
On the ottoman: Joyce Kubeja, Unknown Santa

These photographs were included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother. Ronald Murosky, Robert Murosky, Kenneth Niemi, Janet Kubeja and Joyce Kubeja  are my 1st cousins 1x. James Arthur Murosky, Barbara Jean Murosky, Mary Helen Murosky, Kathleen Marie Murosky, Karen Murosky, Christine Elaine Murosky, Thomas Charles Murosky, Donald Gregory Murosky and Cheryl L. Murosky are my paternal aunts and uncles. David Anthony Murosky is my father. James Michael Petrone is my 1st cousin. 

1945 - James Arthur & Barbara Jean Murosky

James Arthur and Barbara Jean, the children of Arthur Murosky and Mary Eugenia McDonald, photographed playing in the snow. The photograph is estimated to have been taken in late 1944 or early 1945 based on the ages of the children. When photographed James Arthur would have been around 2 years old. Barbara Jean would have been a little over one year old. The photograph was likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

1944 - Murosky Siblings
James Arthur Murosky & Barbara Jean Murosky

James Arthur Murosky and Barbara Jean are the children of Arthur Murosky and Mary Eugenia McDonald. A copy of this photograph was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

James Arthur Murosky is my uncle and Barbara Jean Murosky is my aunt. 

1933 - Joseph R. Bukowski

A snapshot of Joseph R. Bukowski taken in 1933. The snapshot was most likely taken in Erie, Erie, County, Pennsylvania. Joseph was 27 years old when the snapshot was taken. He was born on July 4, 1906 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania the son of Polish immigrants Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski.

Joseph R. Bukowski

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen most likely recorded the date on the photograph. Special thanks to family members who helped to identify Joseph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Joseph R. Bukowski is my Great Grand Uncle. He is the brother of my great-grandmother Helen Tillie Bukowski. Helen's son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather.

1930's - Edward V. Murosky

This photograph of Edward V. Murosky was most likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania where the family lived. The photograph may have been taken late spring or summer. Based on Edward's age the photograph would have been taken in the 1930's.

Edward V. is dressed in a shirt with a tie. He appears to be holding a rosary and a prayer book. The photograph may have been taken the day of his confirmation. There is a second photograph of Edward standing with his mother Helen Tillie Bukowski that was taken the same day.

Edward V. Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. These photographs were located in a small album. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother.  Edward V. Murosky is my great uncle. Helen's son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather.

1930's - Arthur Murosky

A snapshot of Arthur Murosky most likely taken in the early 1930's. Arthur was born April 13, 1919 and was the oldest son of Anthony Harry Murosky Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski.

The photograph would have been taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Arthur Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen most likely recorded the names on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather.

1944 - Murosky Family Gathering

A sequence of photographs taken at a Murosky family gathering in 1944. The photographs were dated using the ages of the children. The photographs were taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Several of the photographs were taken on the shores of Lake Erie.

1944 Murosky Family Gathering 
Unknown Man, Unknown Man, Arthur Murosky & Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. 

1944 Murosky Family Gathering

Back: Helen Tillie Bukowski holding Barbara Jean Murosky, Mary Eugenia McDonald holding James Arthur Murosky, 
unknown woman (buttoned jacket), unknown woman (dress with belt), Margaret Murosky, Esther Murosky (floral dress). 

Front: Eleanor Sell, Marian Elaine Murosky

1944 Murosky Family Gathering
Unknown Man, Unknown Woman, Unknown Woman, Margaret Murosky

1944 Murosky Family Gathering
Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr., Margaret Murosky, unknown woman, unkown woman, unknown man.

1944 Murosky Family Gathering
Unknown Woman, Unknown Woman, Helen Tillie Bukowski, Margaret Murosky

1944 Murosky Family Gathering
Unknown Man & Unknown Woman

1944 Murosky Family Gathering
Unknown Man & Helen Tillie Bukowski

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski are my Great Grandparents. Edward V. Murosky is my Great Uncle. Margaret Murosky and Esther Murosky are my 2nd Great Aunts. Marian Elaine Murosky is my Great Aunt. Mary Eugenia McDonald is my paternal grandmother. James Arthur Murosky is my uncle and Barbara Jean Muroskyis my aunt. Eleanor Sell is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

1960 - Helen Tillie Bukowski

Helen Tillie Bukowski poses for a photograph. The borders from the original image are dated January 1960. The photograph was most likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The address is currently unknown.

Helen Tillie Bukowski

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my Great Grandmother. Her son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. 

1936 - Arthur & Anthony

Anthony Harry Murosky Jr. and his oldest son Arthur most likely photographed in 1936. This photograph is dated using two other photographs. The first photograph Anthony's wife Helen Tillie Bukowski and her daughters that is dated 1936.  The second photograph is of Anthony and Helen, Helen is wearing the same dress in both photographs and the structure in the background is similar.

The photograph would have been taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Anthony would have been age 40 when photographed and Arthur would have been age 17.

Anthony & Arthur

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. It is not known who recorded the names on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski are my Great Grandparents. Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. 

1946 - Marian Elaine Murosky

A formal portrait of Marian Elaine Murosky. This is her 6th grade portrait. The portrait was most likely taken in the fall of 1946.  The portrait would have been taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Marian Elaine Murosky

The photograph was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski are my great grandparents. Their daughter Marian Elaine Murosky is my Great Aunt.  Her brother Arthur is my paternal grandfather. 

1948 - Murosky Family Three Generation Photograph

Three Generations of the Murosky family are captured in the photographs taken in the late spring or summer of 1948. The photographs were taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The photographs may have been taken at 729 East 24th Street which was the residence of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and his wife Helen Tillie Bukowski in 1948. The photographs also include a man, woman and girl who are currently unknown.

The oldest generation of the Murosky family captured in the photographs is Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and his wife Helen Tillie Bukowski. The couple's adult children represent the second generation of the Murosky family. The adult children in the photographs include:

• Arthur Murosky & his wife Mary Eugenia McDonald
• Edward V. Murosky &his wife Margaret A. Forgash
• Rita Ann Mursoky & her husband Walter E. Niemi

The grandchildren of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and his wife Helen Tillie Bukowski represent the third generation of the Murosky family. The grandchildren included in the photographs:

• Barbara Jean, Mary Helen, Kathleen Marie & Karen Murosky, daughters of Arthur Murosky & Mary Eugenia McDonald
• Kenneth Niemi, son of Rita Ann Murosky &Walter E. Niemi

1948 Murosky Family - Three Generation Photograph

Standing (L-R): Walter E. Niemi, Rita Ann Murosky holding Kenneth Niemi, Anthony Harry Murosky Jr., Mary Eugenia McDonald holding Kathleen Marie Murosky, Margaret A. Forgash, Edward V. Murosky, unknown woman, unknown man 
Front (L-R): Helen Tillie Bukowski holding Karen Murosky, Mary Helen Murosky (seated), Barbara Jean Murosky (seated), unknown girl holding camera (standing)

1948 Murosky Family Photograph
Standing (L-R): Mary Eugenia McDonald holding Karen Murosky, Margaret A. Forgash, 
Edward V. Murosky, Arthur Murosky 
Front (L-R): Barbara Jean Murosky, Mary Helen Murosky, Kathleen Marie Murosky, 
unknown girl holding camera

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski are my Great Grandparents. Edward V. Murosky is my Great Uncle. Rita Ann Murosky is my Great Aunt. Kenneth Niemi is my 1st cousin 1x. Arthur Murosky & his wife Mary Eugenia McDonald are my paternal grandparents. Barbara Jean, Mary Helen, Kathleen Marie and Karen Murosky are my aunts. 

1950's - Murosky Family Gathering

The Murosky family photographed in the early 1950's.  Based on the ages of the children the photographs were most likely taken between 1953 and 1955.

The photographs were taken at the residence of Helen Tillie Bukowski. Helen lived at 638 W 23rd Street in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The City of Erie City Directories indicate Helen Tillie Bukowski lived at this address from 1953 through 1960.  The photographs were taken in the back garden. The old Holy Trinity School (now demolished) and Holy Trinity Church can be seen in the background of some of the photographs.

The photographs were taken to commemorate the visit of Helen's son Harry A. Murosky and his wife Ann Marie Edens. Harry and Ann Marie resided in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina and would travel to Erie in the summer. Many family members have fond memories of their visits and recall how they would bring watermelons with them for the family to enjoy. The Mursky family members included in the photographs are:

• Harry's mother Helen Tillie Bukowski
• Harry's sisters Rita Ann Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky. 
• Harry's brother Edward V. Murosky and his wife Margaret. A. Forgash. 
• Harry's nephew Ronald Murosky, son of Edward V. Murosky and  Margaret. A. Forgash.
• Harry's nephew Kenneth Niemi, son of Rita Ann Murosky and Walter E. Niemi.

Early 1950's Murosky Family Gathering
Standing (L-R): Edward V. Murosky, Margaret A. Forgash, Harry A. Murosky 
Seated (L-R): Ronald Murosky, Rita Ann Murosky holding Kenneth Niemi, 
Helen Tillie Bukowski, Ann Marie Edens

Early 1950's Murosky Family Gathering
Standing (L-R): Edward V. Murosky, Rita Ann Murosky, Halen Tillie Bukowski, 
Marian Elaine Murosky, Harry A. Murosky. 
Ronald Murosky is playing in the background.

Early 1950's Murosky Family Gathering
Standing (L-R): Rita Ann Murosky, Ann Marie Edens, Margaret A. Forgash, 
Helen Tillie Bukowski, Marian Elaine Murosky 
Front (L-R): Edward V. Murosky and Ronald Murosky seated, Kenneth Niemi standing.
The old Holy Trinity School is the background. 

Early 1950's Murosky Family Gathering
Back (L-R): Ann Marie Edens, Helen Tillie Bukowski, Rita Ann Murosky, 
Margaret A. Forgash 
Front (L-R): Kenneth Niemi, Ronald Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski, my Great Grandmother. Harry A. Murosky and Edward V. Murosky are my Great Uncles. Rita Ann Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky are my Great Aunts. Their brother Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. Ronald Murosky and Kenneth Niemi are my 1st cousins 1x. 

References:

1. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1953.
2. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1954.
3. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1955.
4. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1956.
5. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1957.
6. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1959.
7. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Record for Helen Murosky. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1960.

1938 - Leona & Marian

Leona Pietrzak, the daughter of Stanley Pietrzak and Clara Tillie Bukowski, photographed with her cousin Marian Elaine Murosky, the daughter of  Anthony Harry Murosky Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski at Trinity Cemetery.

The girls are standing behind the tombstones of their grandparents Vincinety Frank Bukowski & Franciska Kwiatkowski. The photograph was taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

The photograph was most likely taken in 1938. Vincinety Frank Bukowski died on April 27, 1930.  The grass in front of the grave appears to have grown in and the girls are still young. Leona would likely have been 7 years old and Marian would likely have been 3 years old.  

Leona Pietrzak & Marian Elaine Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen likely recorded the names on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Leona Pietrzak is my 1st Cousin 2x. Her mother Clara Tillie Bukowski is my 2nd Great Aunt. She is the sister of Helen Tillie Bukowski, my Great Grandmother. Marian Elaine Murosky is my Great Aunt. Her brother Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. 

1938 - Arthur & Emily

Arthur Murosky photographed with Emily in 1938. The identity of Emily is currently unknown - she may have been a family friend. When photographed Arthur would have been 19 years old. The photograph was most likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

This photograph was included in the extensive collection of old family photographs that Arthur's mother Helen Tillie Bukowski collected over the years.

Arthur Murosky and Emily

The photograph was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen may have recorded the names and dates on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother. Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather.

1944 - Murosky Family Photo

A Murosky family photograph most likely taken in late spring or summer of 1944. The family most likely gathered in 1944 to spend time with Harry Anthony Murosky who would have been on temporary leave from the Army Air Forces. Harry enlisted in the United States Army on 1 October 1942 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was discharged from service on 13 March 1946 at Fort Dix in Burlington County, New Jersey.

Harry, age 23, was photographed with his younger sisters Rita Ann, age 17, and Marian Elaine, age 9. Their mother Helen Tillie Bukowski, age 43, was also in the photograph. Harry's nephew James Arthur Murosky, between 20 and 22 months old,  the son of Harry's brother Arthur was also in the photograph. James Arthur Murosky was the first grandchild of Helen Tillie Bukowski and Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. This visit may have been the first opportunity Harry had to meet his nephew who was born shortly after Harry enlisted in the Army. To view an individual photograph of James Arthur Murky taken the same day see the post 1944 - James Arthur Murosky.

The photograph also includes an unknown woman on the right side of Harry.

Murosky Family Photograph
Back: Rita Ann Murosky, Helen Tillie Bukowski, Harry Anthony Murosky, unknown
Front: James Arthur Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky 

This photograph is from the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my Great Grandmother. Harry Anthony is my Great Uncle. Rita Ann and Marian Elaine Mursoky are my Great Aunts. Their sibling Arthur Murosky is my paternal Grandfather. James Arthur Murosky is my Uncle. 

References:

1. National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Record for Harry A. Murosky. 
2. Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Record for Harry A. Murosky

1944 - James Arthur Murosky

James Arthur Murosky, most likely photographed in 1944 at age 2, enjoying some candy on a warm day. The photograph was taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. James was born October 8, 1942 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest child born to Arthur Murosky and Mary Eugenia McDonald

James Arthur Murosky

This photograph is from the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

James Arthur Murosky is my Uncle. 

1948 - Marian & Eleanor

A photograph of Murosky cousins Marian Elaine Murosky and Eleanor Sell taken June 1948. This photograph of Murosky cousins was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. The photographer captured Helen's daughter Marian Elaine Murosky and Helen's niece Eleanor Sell.

When photographed Marian Elaine Murosky would have been 13 years old. Eleanor Sell, the daughter of Harry W. Sell and Esther Murosky, would have been 18 years old. The location of the photograph is unknown but it is plausible the photograph was taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Marian Elaine Murosky & Eleanor Sell

The photograph was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen was married to Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. Anthony was the brother of Esther Murosky. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Harry W. Sell and Esther Murosky are my 2nd great aunt and uncle. Esther is the sister of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. my great grandfather. Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. married Helen Tillie Bukowski. Their son Arthur is my paternal grandfather. Eleanor Sell is my 1st cousin 2x removed.