Stephanie was born in Pforzeim Germany on May 29, 1954 but moved to Toronto Canada with her family as a young child where she spent the majority of her life. She is the daughter of late parents Anna Hladky (1918) and Walter Hladky (1904) both born in western Ukraine.
Stephanie is survived by her husband Nick (Nicola) Arena of 47 years and her two daughters Julie Masse (Arena) and Gloria Arena as well as grandchildren Adrien Masse (20 yrs old) and Sarah Masse (17 yrs old). She is also survived by her sister Mrs. Irene Fedorkiw and brother in law Mr. John Fedorkiw and nephews John Fedorkiw Jr. and Terry Fedorkiw. Also survived by her nieces Ms. Lisa Pacholok and Mrs. Luba Gruener (Pacholok) who are the children of her late sister Mary Pacholok (Hladky) and also her niece Natalie Moase (Hladky) who is the daughter of Stephanie's late brother Bob (Bohdan) Hladky.
Stephanie was a long time employee of the Sheraton Centre on Queen St. W. in Toronto for 22 years (1988 - 2010) until her retirement 2010. In 2015 Stephanie moved to Lindsay Ontario with her husband Nick which is where she resided until the time of her passing.
Stephanie was an affectionate and caring mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She often put others needs ahead of her own despite her own challenges. Her family was her greatest love and joy and she made that evident to everyone who knew her by proudly showing pictures of children, grandchildren and other family members to friends and co-workers. Stephanie graced family events with her vibrant presence which only those who knew and loved her could know. Stephanie will be sorely missed by all of her family but also by her dear friends especially Ms. Jean Birkett of Toronto, and lifelong friend Ms. Anne Hollywood of Lindsay, Ontario and Ms. Wanda Pysynzski of Toronto.
A public visitation has been arranged for Saturday March 24, 2018 at 10:30am followed by a service the same day at 12pm on March 24, 2018 at the Jerrett Funeral Home at 1141 St. Clair Avenue W. in Toronto. As per Stephanie's last wishes she will be cremated after the service.
Your absence has left an enormous hole in our hearts and will will miss you dearly. We will love you forever.
Hugs & Kisses,
Your loving family
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