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Stephen Ference Obituary
PLAINS TWP. — Stephen Ference, 87, formerly of Plains and Miners Mills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at Little Flower Manor, where he had been a resident for the last nine years.
Born in Plains Township, Stephen was a son of the late Fred and Anna (Wansaw) Ference. He was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School and lived in Plains for the greater part of his life. Prior to retirement, Stephen was the plant manager of Alta Products, previously located in Hanover Township.
His wife, the former Dolores Eleanor Kelly, a brother and eight sisters, preceded him in death.
Stephen is survived by a daughter, Maria (Ference) Williamson and her husband, Donald, of Jenkins Township; sons, Robert and his wife, Sandra, of Shavertown, and Stephen and his wife, Debra, of Wilkes-Barre Township; grandchildren, Jerry McHale, Melissa McHale, Nicole Ference, Stephen Ference, Lauryn Ference and Jeffrey Ference; step-grandchildren, Nicole Williamson, Craig Williamson and Paul Williamson.
The family of Mr. Ference thanks the nursing staff, aides, sisters, pastoral care, social services and specialists of Little Flower Manor for their services, compassion and care for Stephen over the last nine years; and Dr. Roy Gernhardt for his care of Stephen and the kindnesses extended to the family throughout his time at Little Flower Manor.
Stephen's family will celebrate his life privately in accordance with his wishes.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Stephen's family at www.celebratehislife.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Ference
Jasen Walker
December 21, 2017
Steve, my heart-felt condolences to you and the entire family....Dads are important and you are a good one. You must have had a good one....hope to see you soon....celebrating a new soul and sweet member of the Ference family.
Bob Tomchak
December 21, 2017
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BOB ,TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING HE RAISED YOU WELL,A GOOD SON AND FRIEND.
Dawn Cordeiro (Redmond)
December 20, 2017
Sorry for your loss, I have fond memories of Uncle Steve as a child when he would visit his sister (my grandmother) Anastasia Redmond. My late father Ed Redmond always spoke very fond of him as well. May he Rest In Peace.
Cindy Sepko Dinoski
December 19, 2017
Very sorry for your loss.
Bill Kinney
December 19, 2017
Steve was the plant manager of Alta when I was a young man. He always encouraged me to get an education. He was a boss but more than that a mentor. I'm sure he helped a lot of people along the way and he certainly did right by me. He was a gentleman who could be hard nosed and a leader who could be compassionate. Thank you Steve for everything you did to help me shape my life. Hopefully, I'll see you again some day. Thank you boss.
Pattie Reslan
December 19, 2017
Dear Bob, Steve and Maria,
Uncle Steve was a great man, father and friend. We have wonderful memories of our childhood when all the families would get together at your Grandmothers house. We are sure he is now with Aunt Dolores and all the rest of his family and friends. May he rest in peace! Joseph, Pattie and Ann Janus
Bob and Marie
December 18, 2017
Bob, Steve, Jeff, Nicole and family sorry for your loss.
Bob and Marie
December 18, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 18, 2017
A GOOD NEIGHBOR FROM MERLINO DR., PLAINS, PA. DOLORES AND STEVE WERE THE BEST KIND OF
NEIGHBORS I COULD HAVE AS AN EXAMPLE OF A VERY HAPPY COUPLE RAISING THEIR CHILDREN ACROSS THE STREET FROM ME. NEVER AN UNKIND WORD ALWAYS A SMILE AND CAN I HELP YOU IN ANY WAY. HE WILL BE MISSED. MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU BOB, STEVE AND MARIA AND THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS ALL AND KNOW HOW LOVED YOUR PARENTS DOLORES AND STEVE WERE AND STILL WILL BE.
CATHY BELLAS
December 18, 2017
I remember your Mom and Dad when they both attended Ss. Peter and Paul Church, they were such a wonderful couple, and then, it was only your Dad.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Charlotte Dominick
Barbara King
December 18, 2017
Steve was my foreman at Carter Rubber Shoes ,your grandma sent the family Easter basket to my grandmother's to be blessed.Sorry for your loss.
Charlie and Sybil
December 18, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
December 18, 2017
Dear Bob and family,please accept our sympathy on the loss of your Dad.
Dan and Nancy Pillets
December 18, 2017
Dear Bob and family,please accept our sympathy on the loss of your Dad.
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