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"Penny" Mary Smith Stark, 69, of Kingwood, TX, died 12/17/17, at MD Anderson Cancer Center while fighting her long battle with cancer. Penny was born and raised in Sewickley Pennsylvania Daughter of Walter and Sheelah Smith. She was the last of her immediate family, Stanton Smith, Patricia Wettach who both lost battles to Cancer.
Penny was survived by her husband of 43 years Mike Stark and her four loving children Ashley and Andrew, step sons Bob and Joshua.
Penny loved and was beloved by Daughter-in-laws Jill, Julie, Breanna and grandchildren Wyatt, Grayson, Jake, Abby, Emerson, Lucie
and her loving dog Reilly.
Penny was a devout Catholic, loving Mother and Grandmother, had an unmatched sense of humor and was a shopper extraordinaire. She will be deeply missed by her family and her dear friends. God bless our Penny!!
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danny saleh
June 24, 2024
I found this today 6/24/24, my condolences to her family. My wife and Penny were friends in Tyler and our children were in school together. She was wonderful and fun to be around. Mike I am so sorry for your loss
David Caton
January 18, 2018
The Caton family will miss the warm smile, great sense of humor and fun times we had with Penny.
We send our condolences to Mike and the entire Stark family on your loss.
Cathy Kroepil
December 23, 2017
May my old St. James School friend rest in peace. Our Sewickley and Quaker Valley friends will miss you! My condolences to her family.
Rodger & Bonnie Willoughby
December 20, 2017
Rest In Peace Penny. United with Patty, you will both be missed. Gods peace.
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Peyton & Janet Delaney
December 20, 2017
We join together in spirit, with all those who knew and loved Mary "Penny" Stark, to celebrate her life.
MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE DEAR FRIEND, AND MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOUR LOVING FAMILY.
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Peyton & Janet
December 19, 2017
Penny,we grew up together,neighbors hiding clothes from Patty. We will never forget our happy times. Sewickley is your first home, will remember happy times in SEWICKLEY, PENNSYLVANIA . To MIKE AND FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY,SHE WAS THE BEST. SHEILA WILL BE HAPPY TO SEE HER. LOVE TO ALL. LOVE, JUDIE GLENN VESCIO, AND PAT VESCIO
The Delap Family
December 19, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Bob Gorgol
December 19, 2017
Our condolences for your loss. Mary, Penny as we know her, will be missed by all. Our comfort is knowing she is at peace. Blessings on the Stark family in this time of grief.
Bob & Karen Gorgol
Phyllis Belcastro
December 18, 2017
Good bye my friend. I shall never forget you
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