Starr L. Tezak

Starr L. Tezak obituary, Harrisburg, PA

Starr L. Tezak

Starr Tezak Obituary

Visit the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, Inc. - Harrisburg website to view the full obituary.
Starr L. Tezak, 80, of Swatara Township, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
She was born on July 2, 1944 in York, PA to the late Milton Frey and Doris Sload.
Starr was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Steelton, and a co-founder of the Red Strikers Bowling Club for Special Needs Individuals. She enjoyed playing BINGO, watching old movies, cooking and baking.
Surviving is her husband, Richard Tezak, 2 sons; David L. DeStephano, Timothy L. DeStephano, 2 granddaughters; Amanda DeStephano, Jenna DeStephano, 3 great grandchildren; Nevaeh, Domminic, and Grayson. She was preceded in death by her brother, Milton "Blue Boy" Frey.
Services will be private for the family.
Memorial contributions in Starr's honor may be made to the Red Strikers Bowling Club, c/o Richard Tezak 3763 Rutherford Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Starr, please visit our floral store.
Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, Inc. - Harrisburg

3125 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109

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