Pauline Potocki Steward

Pauline Potocki Steward, 83, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2026. She was born on January 2, 1943, to Stanley Potocki and Helen Sweet Potocki in Hazelton, PA.

Pauline Potocki Steward, 83, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2026. She was born on January 2, 1943, to Stanley Potocki and Helen Sweet Potocki in Hazleton, PA. Pauline and her husband, Ed, raised a family of four children. Then, Pauline went back to school to realize her dream of becoming a nurse. As an LPN, she enjoyed a long and rewarding career in healthcare.

A devoted follower of Jesus Christ and longtime member of Friedberg Moravian Church, Pauline encouraged all to follow the Lord.

She was very active in Women’s Fellowship and excelled in making chrismons for her church and family as a way to honor Jesus. Pauline’s greatest love was her Lord Jesus, but a close second was her family. She devoted her life and her energies to them and their well being with special emphasis on their relationship with Jesus.

Pauline was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Potocki; mother, Helen Potocki; brother, Josey Potocki; brother, Stanley Potocki; and her sister-in-law, Sherry Savage. Surviving are her loving husband of 63 years, Edgar “Ed” Steward; daughter, Debbie Steward Sponaugle; 3 sons, Eddie Steward, Dave Steward (Lesley), Rob Steward (Salli); nine grandchildren: Raney, Chris (Alexis), Chloe (Andrew), Sarah (Stephen), Duncan, Max, Alex, Emma, Rex, and 7 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister, Mary Jane Sacco (Tommy) and twin sister, Johanna Long (Mike), as well as a large extended family, church family, and many dear friends.

The family will receive friends at Friedberg Moravian Church from 1:00 – 2:30 PM, Wednesday, September 30, 2026. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:30 PM with Rev. James Newsome, Jr. officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friedberg Moravian Church Women's Fellowship.