Lehman Family Funeral Ser vice,

Inc.

MONICA M. STALLONE

to management levels at many of those stops. She also helped launch and manage Drifters Restaurant in Seaside Heights, NJ.

Monica then transitioned to a career in home health care, finding a great love in tending to the needs of the sick and elderly for Comfort Keepers, R&L Helpmates, and ultimately as a private contractor. She also volunteered for the “Be My Eyes” program.

Growing up in Lansford, Monica enjoyed sports, competing in flag football in her youth. While at Panther Valley, she competed in both swimming and volleyball, and was a member of the ski club. She also performed with the marching band as a member of the flag team.

An avid skier from her youth, Monica enjoyed being out on the mountain, skiing both competitively and for fun, and introducing her sons to the sport. She ultimately became a ski instructor at Big Boulder and Jack Frost Mountain.

Monica also loved to dance, and followed her passion of dancing with her parents as a member of the Anthracite Polka Association, and performing as a folk dancer with the nationally-renowned Kukawiaki folk dance ensemble while at Alliance College.

Monica also loved music, and while in high school and college was a contributor to local band Fallacy. Later in life, she worked sound and lighting for the popular beach bandLove Seed Mama Jump” in and around Dewey Beach, Delaware. Monica also enjoyed traveling, and loved the beach.

Her family, her three boys and four grandchildren were the love of her life, and her many friends from her youth and high school days, through to college and professional life, were like extended family. She will be greatly missed, but her beautiful soul will shine on in her family forever.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

Following a 10 a.m. visitation period, a Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, March 31, at 11 a.m. from St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 411 Allegheny St., White Haven.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in Monica’s name and honor to: The American Nurses Foundation; American Cancer Society for cancer research; or to the new Cancer Treatment Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin

(Never known to fail)

White Haven, PA

PATRICK M LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

RUSSELL C. TETER, JR., SUPERVISOR

Ser ving White Haven, Weatherly and surrounding communities www.LehmanFuneralHome.com

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(570) 443-9816

O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power O, show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (say 3 times) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (say 3 times) Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, who lights all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, the request will be granted, no matter how difficult it may be. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted.