Mrs. Stella Antonello, 91, of Pittston, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.

Born on September 9, 1925 in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Azaravich.

Stella was a graduate of Pittston High School, Class of 1943 and was a member of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Pittston.

Stella was employed as a seamstress early in her life and continued her love of sewing for family and friends.

Stella took great joy in her family as she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She took great pride in her legacy she left behind, her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Antonello Sr., sister, Helen Kwiecinski, brothers, Johnny and Edward Azaravich.

Surviving are her loving children:
Daughter, Patricia Wolyniak and her husband, Larry, of Old Forge
Daughter, Jean Grundman and her husband, David, of Bishopville, MD
Son, Harry Antonello Jr. and his wife Deborah of Duryea
Son, Michael Antonello and his wife, Dolores, of Pittston
Daughter, Alissa Dolan and her husband, Michael, of Hazleton

9 grandchildren:
Rebecca Richardson, Amy Evans, Anthony Antonello, Danielle Smolley, Joseph Matassa, Otto Grundman, Matthew Dolan, Austin Motiuk and Conner Segovia

5 great grandchildren:
Isabella Antonello, John Smolley, Stella Smolley, Victoria Matassa and Isabelle Matassa

Brother, Casimer Azaravich and his wife, Irma
Brother, Leo Azaravich and his wife, Colleen
Brother, Joseph Azaravich
Brother, Robert Azaravich and his wife Teresa
Sister, Dolores Peters
Sister, Gloria Kirchoff and her husband, William
Nieces and nephews

Stella's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care and compassion during the last several months.

A funeral will be held on Monday, January 2, 2017, at 9:00 am from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, 535 North Main Street, Pittston with the Rev. Jeffrey Walsh and Rev. Steven Roth officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary Help of Christians Cemetery, Pittston. Family and friends may call on Sunday, January 1, 2017, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral homes website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes Barre, PA 18706.

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Guestbook Entries

So sorry for your loss.

Kevin and Jane Decker (almost 8 years ago)

Thought and prayers to the whole family.

Dona Malady (almost 8 years ago)

With Deepest Sympathy...

Barb and Frank Giambrone (almost 8 years ago)

Prayers are with you all. your mom was a wonderful person.. Will miss seeing her.

Martha Dolan (almost 8 years ago)

Jeannie, Condolences to you and your lovely family on the loss of your beautiful mom. We will be out of town this weekend and unable to join you but our hearts will be with you along with our prayers.

Eddie and Mary Kay Ackerman (almost 8 years ago)

With heavy hearts, Kathy and I are so , so sorry about Stella. She was a fun and kind person..We will miss her dearly! Our condolences go out for the whole family...What a wonderful extended family!

Anthony And Kathy Alu (almost 8 years ago)

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