Joanne E. Stefanide

Joanne Stefanide Obituary

STEFANIDE, JOANNE E., 71 - of Springfield, PA, died December 3 at home. Born in Chester, PA she has lived in Springfield, PA for the past 33 years. Mrs. Stefanide was a 1954 graduate of Chester High School. She worked at VIP Motel in Wildwood Crest, which she owned with her husband and daughter. Affectionately known as "Nana", Mrs. Stefanide had a large heart and was always available to listen to people's problems. She loved the Lord, her family and her friends, taking care of her house and took pride in everything she did. Mrs. Stefanide spent most of her summers at the New Jersey shore, where she touched many lives at her family-owned motel. She was known for her quirky disposition and sense of humor. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Eileen Strickland Brower. Survivors: husband, James H. Stefanide; sons, James Stefanide of Glen Mills, PA, Ken Stefanide of Springfield, PA; daughter, Melissa Roy of Cape May; brothers, Joseph Brower of Jennersville, PA, Barry Brower of Cochrenville, PA; sister, Nancy Brower of Millerstown; five grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, James M. Brower Funeral Home, 908 S. Providence Road, Routes 320 and 252, Wallingford, Nether Providence. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial private. Contributions: Delaware County SPCA, Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA, 19063.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Dec. 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joanne Stefanide

2 Entries

Joanne and Jim Martin

December 12, 2007

We are very sorry to hear of your great loss,she was a very special and kind person our prayers are with you all Jim and Joanne Martin

Elizabeth DiPiero

December 10, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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