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John Stednitz Obituary

John Stednitz, 80, of Cumru Township, died Sunday, July 17. He was the husband of Joan M. (Brehony) Stednitz.
Born in Saint Clair, he was a son of the late Prokop and Anna (Hafiniak) Stednitz.
He was an Air Force veteran.
Other survivors are three children, Beth A., wife of Ronald J. Shipper of Reading, John W., and his wife, Claire L., of Wyomissing, and Michael P., and his wife, Lisa L., of Cumru Township; a brother Peter of Tamaqua; a sister, Helen Udut of Saint Clair; and four grandchildren.

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Published by Times News on Jul. 19, 2011.

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james kelly

July 21, 2011

With fond memories in St. Clair to a friend, buddy, and a great minstrel end man. Love you, John. - Jim Kelly.

July 20, 2011

Remember the promise, God said he would never leave us or forsake us. Al and Sherry Horn

July 19, 2011

May God bless you in this time of sorrow Paul and Doris Beck, Summerfield Florida.

Ron and Liz Yerger

July 19, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Emil & Lillian Tomko

July 19, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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