Richard E. Stefanick of Weatherly, passed away on Saturday February 18, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Medical Center Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Hazleton on December 12, 1946, the son of the late Michael and Marcella (Bayarski) Stefanick. Richard was also predeceased by; brothers, Robert, Michael, Donald Stefanick; twin grandsons, Kyle, and Jack Barna.
After graduating from Hazleton High School class of 1964, Richard worked for 2 engineering firms in Allentown and for the U.S. Post Office. In 1970, Richard married his wife Mary Ann and they lived in Bethlehem. In 1975, Richard and Mary Ann returned to their roots, settling in Weatherly. Along with his brother Michael, Richard opened an ARCO (later Mobil) full service gas station and two mini-marts. Richard and a business partner opened All Seasons Auto Wash on the Airport Road in Hazle Township in 1989.
Prior to retiring, he was employed as a designer for Schumacher Engineering in Hazleton. In his spare time, Richard enjoyed reading, walking, helping others, and spending time with Mary Ann, his grandchildren, and the rest of his family.
Surviving Richard are; his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Ann E. (Natafalusy) Stefanick, daughter, Jennifer Barna, wife of Gregory of Tenafly, NJ; son, Jared T. Stefanick and his wife Shana of Drums; grandchildren, Joshua, and Katie Stefanick, Megan Barna
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday February 23, 2023 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., 318 Plane Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. Friends may call in church from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. on the morning of services.
Private interment at Calvary Cemetery in Drums Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Richard's name to:
American Heart Association
1617 J.F. Kennedy Blvd # 700
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
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