Stella Catherine Duda Madorma – Perryopolis formerly of Newell
Stella Catherine Duda Madorma, 100, of Perryopolis, formerly of Newell, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, just weeks before her 101st birthday at TLC Personal Care Home, West Newton. Born Jan. 19, 1921, in Arnold City, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Pabis Duda. Mrs. Madorma was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Perryopolis and was a homemaker. Formerly a resident of Newell, she was a member of the Christian Mothers and the Newell Santa Barbara Club. Anyone who knew Stella knew she was one of the sweetest and kindest ladies who was never heard to say a mean word. She was an excellent cook, baker and made the best pizzas. She also loved flowers and had a green thumb for them, playing bingo and sewing. The last surviving member of her siblings, she is survived by her four children, Brenda Stemcosky, James Madorma and wife Darlene both of North Carolina, Philomena “Philly” Kifer and husband Jack, Barry Madorma and wife Becki, both of Perryopolis; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, James A. Madorma on Jan. 12, 1990; son-in-law, David Stemcosky; brother, Taddick Duda; three sisters, Ann Pallo, Jay Glogosh and Helen Rapsack. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 191 Liberty St., Perryopolis, Pa., 724-736-2515. Prayers of Transfer will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in the funeral home followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Rodolfo Mejia as celebrant. Interment will take place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Members of St. John the Baptist parish will pray the rosary for Stella at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 in the funeral home. The family would like to extend a most heartfelt thank you to the owners and staff of TLC for their excellent care. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.
