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Richard Stefanovich Obituary
He was born in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 31, 1955. He was the son of Helen Zalewski Stefanovich and the late George Stefanovich.
He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies baseball fan and a Philadelphia Eagles football fan.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Stefanovich.
Surviving are his mother, Helen Stefanovich; his wife of 13 years, the former Mary Lou Pieczynski Stefanovich; stepdaughter, Jaime Karpovich; brother, George Stefanovich; a niece, a nephew, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday from George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley, with the Rev. Joseph Kakareka officiating.
Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kingston Township.
Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rich's name to the Luzerne County SPCA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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5 Entries
Sharon Kohl
January 20, 2014
To the family,
So very sorry for your loss.
January 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ruth Blendick
January 18, 2014
To the Family , So sorry for your loss.
Lynn Tomassacci
January 18, 2014
May angels watch over you in this hard time. The great loss you are suffering will surely bring them your way. God Bless Marylou and you will be miss Rich you were a fabulous friend.
Richard Stefanovich
January 17, 2014
So sorry for your loss Mary Lou. May Rich rest in peace.
JoAnn
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