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Stanley Soya Obituary

SOYA STANLEY JOSEPH SOYA On Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Stanley Joseph Soya of Rockville, MD.Beloved husband of Lillian Marie Soya; Loving father of Stanley R. Soya (Mary Jo), Joyce A. Elliott (David B.), James A. Soya (Elaine) and Carol L. Gabala (Russell A.);Brother of Helen Basara and Francis Soya; Grandfather of Kristin Bachtell (Matt), Danielle and Ashleigh Soya, Jonathan , Michael and Kimberly Elliott, Kaylen and Andrew Gabala, Daniel and Anna Soya; Great grandfather of Gabrielle and Nathaniel Bachtell. Friends may call at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 119 N. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 10 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Please sign family guest book at www.devolfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Sep. 4 to Sep. 6, 2008.

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Donald Militzer

September 6, 2008

Dear Jim, Elaine, Daniel, & Anna,

You have my sympathy during this difficult time.

Love,
Uncle Don

Michele dawes

September 6, 2008

Jim, Elaine & Family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Lots of Love,
Darrin, Michele, Marissa, Kierstin & Jayme

September 5, 2008

Jim, Elaine, Daniel & Anna,

We were saddened to learn of the loss of Jim's father. Your father and your family are in our prayers.

Don, Cathy, Don & Nick Militzer

Tina Allen

September 4, 2008

Dear Jim, Elaine, Daniel, & Anna,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. We love you guys.

The Allen's

Richard Boyd

September 4, 2008

I've known Stan since 1977 and would not be where I am today with his friendship and guidance. He will be missed

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