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Stella Hovanich Obituary
of Vestal
Stella E. Hovanich, 92, of Vestal, passed away at her home surrouned by her family on Friday, July 25, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew Hovanich; her parents, Walenty and Mary Pragacz; and two brothers, Stanley and Adam Pragacz. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Andrea (Larry) Stack, Vestal; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Edward (Janet) Pragacz, Binghamton, and Walter Pragacz, Johnson City; five sisters and their spouses, Sophie Margetanski, Fla., Charlotte (Bill) Pedro, W. Windsor, Sally DeVoe, Pa., Theresa (Larry) Morton, Endicott, Irene Smith, Seattle, Washington; sister-in-law, Mary Monkovich, Endicott; seven grandchildren, Kris and Sunny Mirchandi, Alabama, Jim and Veronica Stack, Pa., Sharon and Don Stento, Binghamton, Robert Stack, N.C.; six great-grandchildren, Andy, Eric and Brian Stack, Pa., Ellyn, Phillip and Tyler Weston, Binghamton. Stella was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity and a GAF Corp. employee. Stella was a devoted grandmother whose greatest pleasure were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. at Laskowski Funeral Home and at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
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John & Barb Morton
July 28, 2008
Theresa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Marie and Dave Canfield
July 28, 2008
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sister Fredrica Dunn
July 28, 2008
Andrea and family please be assured of my prayers for your Mother. You provided excellent care for your Mother. Her memories will live on in your hearts forever. Sincerely, Sister Fredrica Dunn
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