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Mary Stefaniak Obituary
Mary Stefaniak, 89, of Northampton died Thursday, October 17 in her home. She was the wife of the late George Stefaniak who died in 1979. Mary was born May 6, 1924 in Egypt and she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Mary (Kelbo) Barna. She worked in various Textile Factories for many years. Mary was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and a pierogie maker. She was a member of the Friendly Fifties Senior Group. Survivors: Daughter, Linda Stefaniak, of Northampton; son, George Stefaniak, of Alburtis; sister, Paulette Bellis, of Easton; brother, Paul Barna and his wife Julie, of Coplay. Mary was predeceased by her sisters, Tessie, Anna and Margaret; and brothers, John Edward and Michael. Services: Divine Liturgy will be Monday, October 21 at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1343 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call Monday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Online condolences may be submitted to www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to the church and or Making strides against Breast Cancer-American Cancer Society c/o funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Ann Giesler
October 20, 2013
Dear Linda,
We'll miss your Mom too. Through all the illness and pain she endured, she always had time to visit when she felt well enough. And the visits were always enjoyable to us. We know she's in pain no longer and that she is in a wonderful place now.
You were a caring and loving daughter to her as everyone who knew both of you could see. God will take care of her now.
Love Rudy and Mary Ann
Marian (Stefanik) Hamel
October 20, 2013
Dear Linda and George, My sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. May you eventually be comforted by good memories of earlier times. Love, Marian
Charles Giesler
October 20, 2013
Auntie Linda,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved Grandma Mary very much and have fond memories of our time together - from when I was just a little kid going to lunch after preschool to eating pierogies on Christmas Eve.
You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Charlie
Becky
October 19, 2013
This candle is lit in honor of your mom. God is now taking care of her.
Becky See
October 19, 2013
Linda, your mom was so sweet and now is in heaven pain free. You were the perfect daughter. I am here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Nachesty
October 18, 2013
Dear Linda and George
Deepest sympathy on your mother's falling asleep. She was a wonderful lady and always enjoyed talking to her at church. She always had something to say about you and George.
Eternal Memory
Vichna Pamya
Steve and Sharon Nachesty
October 18, 2013
Linda, I am thinking of you and am saddened by your loss. Please take care of yourself. Vicki Finson
Mary and Steve Lieb
October 18, 2013
Dear Linda
Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family and friends. You mom made the BEST perogies. With prayers of comfort
October 18, 2013
Linda,
Sorry for your loss.
Karen Perna
Veronica Saylor
October 18, 2013
Linda,
Mom is now in a happy pain-free place.
The love of your family and friends will help you get through. She will always be missed. Love, Veronica
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