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Stella Blendy

January 7, 1920 - February 23, 2014

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Saturday 3/1, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

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St. Rose of Lima Cemetery
Lock Street
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
Saturday 3/1

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St. Basil Ukrainian Catholic Church
Basil Ave
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
Saturday 3/1, 11:00 am

Stella (Maksyn) Blendy, 94, died peacefully at ST. Francis Country House in Darby, PA on Sunday February 23, 2014.

Stella was born on January 7, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Michael and Anna (Baran) Maksyn. The family moved to the Ukrainian Community in Chesapeake City in 1922, here Stella was raised with her sisters Mary Maksyn Kataryna, Pauline Telenko, Mildred Hotra and Helen Balcavage who still survives. Stella married Nick Blendy on August 7, 1949 and settled in Southwest Philadelphia and raised her children with the Ukrainian heritage in mind, belonging to Protection of B.V.M. Ukrainian Catholic Church where she was very active. She was also very family oriented with many trips to Chesapeake City to keep up with family and friends. In her younger days in Maryland, Stella was employed at Kresge in Elkton.

Stella was predeceased by her husband Nick and her dear daughter Ann Maxine Tomasic. Surviving are 2 sons, Nicholas S. Blendy (Debbie Poore) of Chesapeake City, MD and William M. Blendy (Barbara) of Royersford, PA; 4 grandsons, Nicholas T.R. Blendy, Christopher Blendy (Lauren), Sean Blendy, and Matthew Tomasic; also a great granddaughter Emma Rose Blendy, a sister Helen Balcavage; sister-in-law Barbara Blendy and son-in-law Jack Tomasic.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. on Saturday March 1, 2014 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 318 George St., Chesapeake City, MD 21915. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Basil Ukrainian Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Chesapeake City. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Country House and mailed to the funeral home. To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com.

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Chesapeake City, MD 21915
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Basil Ave
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
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Stella (Maksyn) Blendy, 94, died peacefully at ST. Francis Country House in Darby, PA on Sunday February 23, 2014. Stella was born on January 7, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Michael and Anna (Baran) Maksyn. The family moved to the Ukrainian Community in Chesapeake City in 1922, here Stella was raised with herContinue Reading

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Betsy Clark left a message on March 3, 2014:
Nick and Debbie, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Betsy and Dane Clark
Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka left a message on March 1, 2014:
May Our Lord Jesus Christ be near you on this day and Bless you in His gracious way, and may each sympathetic prayer help easy sorrow that you bear. May +Stella rest in peace and Her memory be eternal. Vichnaya Pamiat!
Lee Rodino left a message on February 27, 2014:
It is easy to remember Aunt Stell. When I was young, she was larger than life to me. When Aunt Stell entered a room, you did not confuse her with any other Maksyn woman. She always was a General. Never a Foot Soldier. Baba was always busy from morning to night. She had a wonderful smile that always made me feel welcomed and loved. Aunt Mary was a giver of her time and good will. She was involved in so many things. After our car accident she use to come to New Jersey every weekend for a long time. I was falling behind in my shorthand studies because I missed so much school and Aunt Mary made it her business to teach me. Looking back I realize that she taught me more than just shorthand. Aunt Kay -- never really knew.her and that is a shame. She was the Maksyn woman unlike most of the others, quiet. Aunt Pauline had a great laugh and a twinkle always in her eyes. What stands out most to me about her is that she raised two very special daughters through some very trying life circumstances. Aunt Mil had the cleanest house I ever saw and loved her baseball and her family dearly. She was the baby of the family. Then there is my Mom, Helen. Always dutiful. Always willing to pitch in and lend a hand. I will be thinking of all of them and you this Saturday. Rest in Peace, Aunt Stell and say Hi to Uncle Nick.
Edward McKeown left a message on February 27, 2014:
To Bendy Family So sorry for your loss, I first met Stella several years ago when serving the family as A Funeral Director at Pippin Funeral Home In Elkton. My mother was a friend of Mary Maksyn and knew Stella , she was a very kind lady who would help anyone. You certainly will be in my prayers. In Gods loving Care Ed. Mckeown
Edward McKeown left a message on February 27, 2014:
To Blend Family So sorry for your loss, I first met Stella several years ago when serving the family as A Funeral Director at Pippin Funeral Home In Elkton. My mother was a friend of Mary Maksyn and knew Stella , she was a very kind lady who would help anyone. You certainly will be in my prayers. In Gods loving Care Ed. Mckeown
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Joan (Rulis) Immerman left a message on February 27, 2014:
Aunt Stell (as I always called her) was always special. She and Uncle Nick lived with us for awhile when I was a child growing up in Philadelphia. She would always get me all prettied up for when Uncle Nick came home from work…fixing my hair and putting on make-up ! I was the flower girl in their wedding. I always enjoyed going to their home in Southwest Philly for vacation and playing with my cousins, going to the park and eating Aunt Stell's great food. I also remember the times we spent in Chesapeake. I would go to her Mom's, Mrs. Maksyn, and we would play on her farm and pick apples for apple pie. We would also spend Sunday's on the canal at the Titskfamily waterfront property. Thanks, Aunt Stell and Uncle Nick for these great childhood memories ! You will be missed. Andy and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to Nick, Bill and the whole family. You cared for your parents and showed them your love and devotion. Now they are both together in Peace !
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