1927
2013
Stella English, 85, of Wellsboro passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital.
She was the wife of Glenn W. "Bill" English who predeceased her in 2008. Stella was born July 14, 1927, in Wellsboro, the daughter of the late Henry L. and Faye Goodwin Compton.
She attended the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Holliday. Stella was a member of Mary Wells Chapter #452 O.E.S.
Surviving are five sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Amy English of Wellsboro, Joseph and Chris English of Big Flats, N.Y., Richard English and Peony Crowley of Wellsboro, William and Tracey English of Wellsboro, Robert and Nancy English of Wellsboro; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Terry Jones of Wellsboro; 15 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; brother, Ted Compton of Wellsboro; sister-in-law, Helga Pettitt of Big Flats, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister, Marge Spencer, sisters-in-law, Alice Compton, Vida Compton; brothers, Cecil Compton, Phil Pettitt; grandson Ryan English and his wife, Karen.
Friends and family are invited to Stella's Life Celebration on Friday, May 17, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd., "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral will be Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Erik J. Ferguson officiating. Burial will be at Cherry Flats Baptist Cemetery. Memorials in Stella's name may be made to Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Middlebury Center, Pa. 16935. To share your fondest memories of Stella, visit www.lifecelebration.com.
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To All the English Family,
I was so very sorry to read about your Mom-she was a grand lady and one who will be missed. Our prayers are with you all at this time. Bill and Kathy Terlinski Sell
May 19, 2013
To all of Stella's family .so sorry to hear of your loss,she will be missed,thoughts and prayers for all.
May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
The Schoonover family, Daisy ,Cheryl ,Rexa and Tina
May 19, 2013
To the English Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Ives
May 18, 2013
Our condolences on the loss of your mother.
Denny & Ellen Heatwole
May 18, 2013
Ed and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and peace be yours.
Suzanne Wheeler
May 17, 2013
To the entire English Family-
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Gramma English! My prayers are with you always, we love you all!!
Cam & Cindi Coats
May 16, 2013
The English family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Nance Housel
May 16, 2013
To the English Family,
Heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your Mom..Stella. Such a kind, loving person. I ask God to hold each of you in the Palm of His Hand, give you strength, comfort you, heal your hearts. Heaven gained a "special angel" who will always be with all of you in your hearts. The many memories she created will continue to be shared..by you and her friends.. God Bless all of you...
Martha, Ted, Kyle Rusk
May 16, 2013
So sorry to hear of 'aunt Stella' passing. My thoughts to you Jason and Carrie and the rest of the family
Cathy Rogers
May 16, 2013
Aunt Stell, I will hold dear all the skipbo games with you and grandma and will think of you every time I make the chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips. My favorite! RIP. you had a great life!
Carol Phelps
May 16, 2013
sorry for your loss
Terry & Gina
Terry Gross
May 16, 2013
Sorry for the loss of your loved one , sympathy to all, Stella was a great person!
Sandy Starkweather ( johnston)
May 16, 2013
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