Nicholas Stanko, 92, of Warren, PA, died Saturday morning, July 18, 2015 at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home. He was born December 2, 1922 in Sheffield, PA. He was the son of George and Mary Fedjelem Stanko, Sr. Nick was a Warren area resident most of his entire life and was employed for 27 years for the United States Postal office as a mail carrier retiring from there on December 2, 1977. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II as a Seaman First Class. He was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, where he volunteered with the funeral luncheon committee, cleaned the church and was a grounds keeper.
He was a member of the Sheffield V.F.W. and Sheffield American Legion Post, National Association of Letter Carriers, A.A.R.P., Warren Knights of Columbus, Warren Chapter of the Civil Conservation Corp. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter. He is remembered as man of great faith in his God, a great love of his family and his friends.
Nick is survived by his 3 Children – Dennis Michael Stanko and wife, Reba of Kannapolis, N.C., Michelle Elizabeth Stanko-Holcomb and husband, Phillip of Garland, PA., Rebecca Ann Stanko-Peterson and husband, Randy of Cary, N.C., 1 Sister – Mary Kunselman of Rancho Cordova, CA, 10 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara J. Bean whom he married July 31, 1948 in Sheffield, PA., 5 Brothers – George Stanko, Jr., John, Andy, Paul and Michael Stanko, 1 Sister – Irene Cowen.
Friends may call at the gathering space of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. when a Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. James Gutting, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, where full military honors will be conducted by members of the U.S. Navy and the Sheffield/Clarendon V.F.W. Funeral Detail. The family suggests memorials can be made through Holy Redeemer Church Building Fund or Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Street, Warren, PA 16365, or the Warren Chapter of the Civil Conservation Corp. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Michelle my thoughts and feelings are for you and your family as you go thru your fathers passing. Praying for you.
Dear Family
I am sorry about the loss of my good friend and neighbor Nick. He will be missed by all of us. I am leaving tomorrow for a visit to my sister’s and will not be able to come to the visitation. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
To Uncle Nicholas Family , I Am Very Sad To Here Of His Passing , When We Would Visit Sheffield I Can Always Remember Uncle Nick Coming By To See Us With His Postal Uniform On , Never Once Can I Remember Not Seeing Him Without A Smile On His Face , Are Hearts Go Out To You , To Me He Was A Great Man
All Are Love The Kunselman Family
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Our Dearest Uncle Nick, you will be greatly missed. Though you are no longer with us, you will always have a place in our hearts.
Dennis, Michelle, Rebecca and family, our prayers and love will be with you always. May God be of great comfort to you.
With our love,
Michael, Cheryl, Mary and family
To Michelle, Dennis & Becky & extended family. Our hearts break on the news of losing your father & our cousin who we refered to as Uncle Nick. He is a wonderful person and we loved to see him when we came down to visit. Find comfort he is with Aunt Barb who he loved so much. We will see you soon Michelle & our Dad’s wishes were for us to stay in touch which we will continue to do so. We send our thoughts & love.