Frank Stefanik

Frank Stefanik, 93, of Bethlehem died on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's.

He was born August 24, 1913 in Bethlehem, the son of the late Thomas and Mary Zuber Stefanik.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife Ethel Stefanik.

In his earlier years Frank was a professional musician playing mainly in New York City during the Big Band Era. Frank was employed at Bethlehem Steel

Co.where he became President of the Steel Workers Union. He then decided to pursue a sales career joining the Wearever Aluminum Company as a cookware salesmen. He became their leading sales manager. He finished his career as a zone manager for Towncraft Inc, a NJ based stainless steel

cookware company.

Known as the "Silver Fox", Frank was a positive influence and an inspiration to many aspiring sales people. He was well versed on many

subjects and he had a life long interest in nutrition which contributed to his longevity.

Frank is survived by his three daughters, Iris, wife of Richard Blank of Emmaus; Sister Mary Jane Stefanik of New York; and Patty, wife of Ferdy Neubauer of North Carolina as well as his Grandchildren & Great

Grandchildren.

He is also survived by his Great Niece, Missi, wife of Warren Keeler of Bethlehem; and his beloved friends, Creighton Faust of Center Valley; Bonnie Harris of Allentown; and Bill Schuster of Allentown.

Frank was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Schiller, Anna Krajei and Vilma Stefanik and brothers, Stephen, John, Gustave, Ralph, Paul and

Joseph.

An avid fishermen even into his early 90's. He would drive to New Foundland in the summer for salmon fishing and to Key West, Florida in the winter fishing for Tarpan. He logged many miles in his beloved VW Camper.

Frank will also be remembered as an avid Eagles fan.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 3, 2004 at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown at 10:30AM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of St. Luke's 1510 Valley Center Parkway Suite 200 Bethlehem PA 18017