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Stephen Resavy Obituary
He was born in Nanticoke on Dec. 8, 1946, the son of the late Edmund and Edith Deluca Resavy. He was a lifetime resident of Newport Twp. where he was a member of the graduating class of 1964 of Newport Twp. High School.
He went on to further his education and received a Bachelor of Science degree from King's College in 1968 and then a Master of Science degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Scranton in 1972.
He was employed as a unit manager for the White Haven Center, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Glen Lyon, where he served as an altar server, lector and was also a member of the Holy Name Society, where he was a past vice president. Stephen was also the caretaker of St. Mary's Cemetery, Wanamie, for many years.
He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and he was especially a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, which he instilled in his daughters and in his grandchildren, "Fly Eagles Fly."
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, the former Mary Jo Tilletski Resavy, at home; daughters, Lisa Kotz and her husband, John, Wanamie; Donna Wanchisen and her husband, Aaron, Mountaintop; four grandchildren, Alicia and Brian Kotz and Ava and Alyse Wanchisen; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday from George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., Glen Lyon. The Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:30 a.m. from Holy Spirit Parish/St. Adalbert's Church, Market St., Glen Lyon. Interment will be St. Mary's Cemetery, Wanamie.
Family and friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Dr. Phillip J. Benyo Sr., the entire staff of Providence Place, Drums, and the entire staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their excellent and compassionate care given to Stephen in his time of need.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in his memory, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Resavy
October 28, 2018
The Newport Township Class of 1964 extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of our beloved classmate, Stephen Resavy.
deborah recek
October 22, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Mary Jo and family. May GOD Bless and keep you all in his care at this time. He was a great person and will be missed. Sincerely Debbie Recek
October 22, 2018
Mary Jo and family, my deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time. I remember Steve well from high school and he was always a wonderful person! May he now rest in peace. PrAyers for all of you. Carol Kruczek Smereski
October 21, 2018
So sorry for the loss of Stephen. He was a gentle soul with a smile and kind words for all. May he Rest In Peace. Gone too soon!
Caroline and Rick Brozena
Joyce (Gregory) & Rich (Husk) Smetana
October 21, 2018
Maray Jo & Family,
So sorry for your loss. May you be comforted with the Lords light and guidance.
Kevin Kwiatek
October 21, 2018
My condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gerald & Rose Ann Szychowski
October 21, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Mary Jo and family. May he rest in peace.
October 20, 2018
With Deepest Synpathy to Steve's wife and family. I had the privilege to work decades with Steve at White Haven Center. Steve was a consummate professional. As a person and a supervisor he was kind, gentle and understanding. The world has lost a person we dearly needed.
Rest in peace my friend.
Leon
james oconnell
October 20, 2018
I worked with Steve at White Haven Center and though I was on Third Shift I worked a lot of overtime and he always sought my opinion with the same clients as to any problem he could help me with. I am also a die hard eagle fan and we would celebrate big wins and also tough losses. I really hope he was able to enjoy our first super bowl win. Fly Eagles Fly forever Steve.
Bob and debbie Rule
October 20, 2018
Prayers are with the family another friend I grew up with Will be missed
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