Martha Stafiniak

Martha Stafiniak

Martha Stafiniak, 92, of Hometown, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in her residence. She was the widow of Simon "Si" Stafiniak, who passed away on March 23, 2015. Born in Jersey City, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Clement and Helen (Oseniak) Adamowicz.

She was a housewife but also worked at the Coaldale State Hospital for over 20 years as a switchboard operator.

She was a graduate of William L. Dickson High School, Jersey City.

She was a member of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, Coaldale, where she was a member of the ladies' aid society.

Martha enjoyed caring for her family, cooking, cleaning, baking and looking after the flowers in her garden. She especially loved holiday gatherings with her family and was known for her home-made Paska bread.

Surviving are a daughter, Nadine Fegley of Ephrata; two sons, Thomas J. of Woodlyn, PA, and Paul of Havertown, PA; a sister, Julia Adamchak of Chelsea, MI; two grandchildren, Josiah S. and Katherine O. Stanley; a great-grandson Lucas; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by sisters Sophie, Ann Adamchak, Emily and Stephanie Porada; and a brother Walter.

Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, 217 First St., Coaldale, with the Rev. James Weremedic officiating. Interment, parish cemetery, Summit Hill. Call 6-7:30 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Panachida service 7:30 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, Nesquehoning. Contributions in her name may be made to the church. Online condolences can be offered at www.blazoskyfh.com.