Michael Stefanchick

Stefanchick, Michael Michael Stefanchick, age 86, of Newnan, died July 8, 2007 at his residence following a period of extended illness. Mike’s life began in Tresckow, Pennsylvania where he was born November 5, 1920; the eldest child of the late John and Mary Timko Stefanchick. Michael graduated from Hazleton High School in Hazleton, PA. He served from 1941-1945 in The United States Air Force during World War II. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain, Army Air Corps. After leaving the service Mike attended several textile design schools and began working for the Duplan Corporation in Hazleton. Beginning as a textile designer, he advanced to manager of that plant. In 1965, Mike and his family moved to Newnan, GA where he began his work with International Playtex Corp. Within 3 years, he became operations manager of International Playtex’s four southern plants. From 1970-1973 Mike and his family lived in Bridge-0f-Weir Scotland where he served as Director of Operations for the United Kingdom. Upon his retirement from Playtex, in 1987, Mike worked for 14 years for Quick Start as a consultant for the state of Georgia. Mike was deeply involved in the life of St. George Catholic Church. He served as the first president of the Parish Council; was one of the first eucharistic ministers and was a lector and usher. Mike drew up the plans for the present St. George building and was directly involved in the construction process. He was honored for all of his service by being selected the first “Man of the Year” at St. George. Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Felock Stefanchick. There are four children; Mary Ann Campagna and her husband Keith of Auburn, AL, Michael Stefanchick and his wife Kim of Bend, OR, Linda Stefanchick Self of Birmingham, AL, and Gregory Stefanchick of Newnan. Also surviving are his sisters, Anna Marie Watro and her husband John of Hazleton, PA and Dorothy Hallman of Allentown, PA. His grandchildren are Christopher (Jodi) Campagna, Marc (Lisa) Campagna, Adam Campagna, Stephanie (Lee) Daniel, Corey Self and Chip Self. There are 2 great grandchildren, Soren and Adelaide Campagna. Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street in Newnan where the family will receive friends on Wednesday evening July 11th between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. There will be a rosary in the funeral home chapel at 8:00 PM following the visitation. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM at St. George Catholic Church by Father Austin Fogarty. Floral offerings are welcomed or memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Stefanchick’s memory to St. George Catholic Church 771 Roscoe Road Newnan, Georgia 30263. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com.

Michael Stefanchick

November 5, 1920 - July 8, 2007