Josephine G. "Joey" Stella, 100, of Scottdale, passed away Wednesday evening , Aug. 17, 2022, at Easy Living Country Estates, Hunker. Joey was born April 2, 1922, in Dunbar, to the late Anthony and Laura DeMichelis. She was a graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, where she received a bachelor's degree, and the University of Pittsburgh, where she received a master's degree. She taught business education in the high schools of the Laurel Highlands School District from 1944 until her retirement in 1982, where, for a period of that time, she served as the director of the Business Education Department. Joey was a member of the business education fraternity, Delta Phi Epsilon, and a sponsor of the North Laurel Highlands High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America. She also helped Frank, her late husband of nearly 50 years, keep the books for his dry cleaning and tailoring business in Scottdale. When she was not teaching or co-running a business, Joey enjoyed hosting holiday meals, serving her homemade ravioli and pies, and creating and sewing beautiful quilts and wall hangings for family and friends. Joey was a faithful member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Scottdale. In addition to her parents, Joey was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank J. Stella Sr., of Scottdale, daughter, Antoinette "Toni" Stella Platko, of Pittsburgh, and two brothers, Albert DeMichelis, of Connellsville, and Vincent F. "Zubby" DeMichelis, of Dunbar. Joey leaves to cherish her memories her son, Dr. Frank J. Stella Jr., of Pittsburgh, son-in-law, William P. Platko and his wife, Jude A., of St. Augustine, Fla.; grandchildren, Lauren F. Platko, of Philadelphia, Stacy E. and her husband, Neal Martin, of Pittsburgh, and Shannon L. Miller, of Charlotte, N.C.; and great-granddaughters, Tess and Lila Martin.

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St. , Scottdale, www.fergusonfunerals.com .Joey's family and friends will be received from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. , followed by funeral Mass at noon, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 , in the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Scottdale. Entombment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Bullskin Township, next to Joey's late husband.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Scottdale, or the Laurel Highlands School District-Academics in memory of Joey Stella.