Obituary of Anna Stelma

STELMA- Anna O. Stelma, age 89, of Shelton, beloved wife of the Peter Stelma, died peacefully at home on October 20, 2010. Born in Ansonia, CT on January 14, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Ignatz and Mary Hylwa Ostapak. Mrs. Stelma was a long time resident of Shelton and lived in Port St. Lucie, FL, for a period of time; returning to Shelton after the passing of her husband. Mrs. Stelma was a long time member of Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church, Ansonia. Before her retirement, she worked for over 30 years as a sewing machine operator for the B.F. Goodrich Sponge Products Co., formerly of Shelton. Mrs. Stelma was a kitchen volunteer at the Shelton Senior Center for over 10 years and had been chosen volunteer of the year. She is survive by her devoted children, Peter Stelma and his wife, Andrea of Middletown, and Linda Sorel and her husband, Donald of FL; a dear sister, Olga Vinner of Shelton; cherished grandchildren, Kristen Schechter and her husband Brian of Cheshire, Jennifer Stelma and her husband, Zach Leonard of VT, Scott Sorel and his wife Barbara and Donna Knox and her husband, Steven, all of MO; as well as 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will take place on Monday, October 25, 2010 at 9:15 AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM in the Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church, 26 Howard Ave., Ansonia. Interment will directly follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia. Family and friends may call on Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Saints Church. On line condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.