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J. Paul Stanavage, 93

July 19, 2022

Joseph Paul Stanavage, 93, of Lancaster, died peacefully on July 19, 2022 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt Joy. He was born and raised in Scranton, PA, son of the late Joseph Peter Stanavage and Verna Pacyna. Joe graduated from University of Scranton with a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, took post graduate courses at University of Delaware & Wesleyan University, CT. He was employed at RCA Lancaster for most of his life. He enjoyed many activities at the Lancaster Liederkranz such as singing, dancing, playing Eisstockschiessen and Schafkopf, and fests. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling and hunting.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife Ann Marie Stanavage, who passed away in 2010.

He is survived by a daughter: Susan Huy of Ephrata; three sons: Paul Stanavage, husband of Barbara (Nye) of Leola, Stephen Stanavage of Ephrata and Mark Stanavage, husband of Angela (Pohl) of Lancaster; 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St, Lancaster, PA 17603 from 10-11AM on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11AM. Interment will be private.

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Condolences to the Family

August 26, 2022

Deepest sympathy from an neighbor on Florin Street in Scranton. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly, Mildred Aukscunas Williams

August 26, 2022

Heartfelt sympathies and caring prayers for all your family. Hope in time you will heal from the loss of your father. From your Scranton cousins,
Michael Pacyna, John Pacyna, and Joan Pacyna Watkins

July 26, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers surround you all. We feel privileged to have known Pop Stanavage. Prost to his memory 

July 26, 2022

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.

Visitation
Saturday, August 27, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
440 St. Joseph Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Lancaster, PA 17603
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