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Stella Stachyra Obituary
She was born in Nanticoke on Feb. 24, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia Burgal Petroski.
Stella was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, then was employed as a factory worker by Duplan Silk Mill, General Cigar and most recently by Muskin Corp., Plains Township. She enjoyed life to the fullest with her family and friends, gardening and sitting on her front porch.
Stella was a member of the former St. Mary's Church, Nanticoke, now St. Faustina Parish.
She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Joseph Sr.; and her son, Joseph R. Jr.; sister, Helen Pharis; brother, Henry Petroski.
Presently surviving are a son, Robert, Saylorsburg; grandson, Robert James; sister, Florence Hocken.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday from Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with a graveside service in St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanticoke.
Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for calling hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski
September 26, 2016
My Deepest Sympathy to all of Stella's family especially the Stachyra's. I grew up living by all the Stachyra's in Nanticoke. My Aunt was Stella's sister-in-laws Godmother. Her husbands nieces and nephews were my classmates and childhood friends. She will be buried not far from my relatives.
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