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Candy J. Stephani Candy J. Stephani, died peacefully at home on December 1, 2011, following an extended illness at the age of 56. Her life was defined and enriched by her friends, family and beloved animals. Following her graduation from Penncrest High School in 1973, she went on to earn a BS degree in Phys Ed from East Stroudsburg University. Candy was a woman of great energy and natural athletic ability and played on softball, hockey and lacrosse teams and spent many winter days cross country skiing. She was a big kid at heart and always made time to play with children. Her zest for life in everything she did showed in her vast array of friendships which included many of her massage clients, doctors and nurses. It's no wonder that she had the remarkable ability to know someone wherever she went. She rode or volunteered for the MS-150 Bike to the Shore for many years, raised money for charity with the VRG and participated in every Race for the Cure since her initial cancer diagnosis in 1996. She joined the women warriors of the Hope Afloat Dragon Boat team in 2004 and found out how great rowing muscles look in pink. In 2006 she walked 60 miles with her team "Candy's Kisses", at the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer 3-day. Survivors: Candy is missed by many, including her beloved husband, Ralph Steinberg; father Rich Stephani; sister Pam Stephani (Dick Morelli); her treasured canine and feline companions Beau, Connor, Stinky and Stormy; and her dear friends and family who loved and cherished her as much as she did them. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Candy's name to Cancer Center of Chester County, Tyler Arboretum or Rawhide Rescue to help others heal their body, soul and spirit.
Published in The Daily Times on December 13, 2011
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Steven Beebe
My condolences to Ralph, their families and freinds. I had not been on the site for a while and had not known about this althogh had been following her sitiaution.Candy was always good to me and fun to be around. One of those folks that you say to yourself, "nobody can be in such a good mood all the time, can they?"
Well, yes, she could. A h*ll of an athelete back in the day, along with HS friends team mates, she kept right on trucking and I'm sure that had a lot to do with her long battle.
Rest in peace, Candy.
There has to be a better way to try and battle this medically.