Stella DeLess

Stella DeLess, 95, formerly of Butler, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. At the time of her passing, Stella was residing in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she had lived for the past four years with her great-niece.

Stella was born on Nov. 27, 1925, in Butler, and was the daughter of the late Rade and Mildred (Kosovac) Milich.

Stella worked as a draftswoman for MSA and Peoples United Telephone until her retirement in 1985.

She was a kind, caring person, who was devout in her Orthodox faith.

She enjoyed volunteering for VNA Hospice, and was involved in their program from 2001 to 2014. She also visited patients at Sunnyview.

Stella was an avid walker, and loved watching Pittsburgh sports teams. But above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her great-great-niece, Giuliana “Anna.”

In addition to her husband, Robert DeLess, and her parents, Stella was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara J. Hopper; five brothers; four sisters; and three cousins.

She is survived by her son, Richard Andrews; two sisters, Lillian Reott of Herman, and Dorothy Hays of Butler; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Milich of West Sunbury; five grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.”

- Helen Keller

DELESS — Per her wishes, all services were held privately for Stella DeLess, who died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021.

Burial was held at Butler County Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.