Stella Popek Panek
May 6, 2018
Stella Popek Panek, 93, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Van Duyn. Prior to starting her family, Stella worked for the New York Telephone Company. Having her first three children in subsequent years, Stella became a stay-at-home mother and homemaker. She took pride in her tidy home and always had something baking in the oven. She was an SU sports fan and enjoyed tailgating at SU football games with family and friends. She loved traveling, especially to Las Vegas, and spending time with her extended family. Stella was a member of Holy Family Church. Stella was predeceased by her husband, John Panek. Stella is survived by her four daughters: Susan (Jim) Phalen, Stephanie (Bob) Hamilton, Sandra (Leigh) Scudder and Joanne Sposato; her devoted son, John Panek; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuesday, at the Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home; 1320 W. Genesse Street in Syracuse. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, May 9, at Holy Family Church; 127 Chapel Drive in Fairmount. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery in Geddes. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Stella’s memory may be made to Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; 5075 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215.
Stella Popek Panek, 93, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Van Duyn. Prior to starting her family, Stella worked for the New York Telephone Company. Having her first three children in subsequent years, Stella became a stay-at-home... View Obituary & Service Information