I met Randy when I dated and eventually married Marvin Langtry, both motorheads and good friends.  In fact, Randy was in  our wedding.  Always ready to lend a hand and share racing stories.
We really missed him when he and Eileen moved to Texas, but he and Marv kept in touch.
I was really saddened when I learned of his passing, as was Marv.
We miss Randy and his stories.

I'm very sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Great person and always ready to help and give great advice. He will be missed!

Eileen I am very sorry for your loss.May randy rest in peace.

We will miss all the great times at Maple Grove and New Media, along with hanging out at the "garage".  Rest in peace, my friend.

Randy is the perfect example of why they say your friends are the family God forgot to give you. His kindness and advice have helped me through numerous tough times in my life and I consider him and Eileen part of our family.  I am proud to say that I am one of the many people who are better simply for knowing Randy.  I am very lucky to have had the opportunity to have Randy in my life and to have known someone who makes saying goodbye so hard.  I will always cherish the fun times we have had with him and Eileen and look forward to when we will all be reunited again. 
"Don't be dismayed at goodbyes.  A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.  And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends."
Love always, 
Jen

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Randy for me was a friend,mentor and a wise businessman that was very generous with his time. This quote comes to my mind from Albert Pike.  What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.

I met Randy a long time ago at Lord's gas station in Pottsville. We became instant friends from that time on. The miles never lessened our friendship, it only made it stronger. I'll miss our weekly phone calls.  You were a true friend and racing mentor. We are so happy we made the trip to Texas when you told us of your illness. You will never be forgotten. God speed buddy!  Our deepest condolences to Eileen, Patty and family.  Our hearts are broken.

Dave and Betty Hock

Dear Eileen, Patty and family,

I was very sorry to hear Randy had passed away; I didn't know he was sick. He was a really great guy and good friend.  You have my deepest sympathy and will be in my thoughts and prayers.  Deepest condolences from Marv also.

My deepest sympathies to Randy's family.  We went to high school together, and I'll always remember him as such a nice guy.

Randy and my ex-husband Marv grew up together and were motor-heads in kind.  Marv and Randy loved racing and building motors.  He helped Marv put a 427 big block L88 in a '51 Willys.  Yep, I said a Willys.  And Randy was in our wedding in'76.  Great guy, he's greatly missed already.  Marv is truly heartbroken.

In life, we meet people who impact us in positive ways, who help shape our character and make us a better person.  For me, Randy was one of those persons.

Patty, Eileen, my deepest sympathy to both of you for your loss.

Marc Gabardi 
Pottsville PA

Patty and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Randy. I am deeply saddened at his passing.  He was a great person and had a very special part in my life.  I will never forget the good times we had at your house and mine.  I will always have a special place for his memory and may God Bless you in this your time of grief.

I met Randy in 1979; what a great guy!  Randy was the perfect role model for maneuvering through life.  He had the patience of Job and the hide of an elephant.  He was one of my role models from the time we met.  Great Brother-in-Law and friend.  He will be sadly missed.

God's speed Randy, until we meet again...

Sorry to hear we lost Randy. I have kinown Randy since 2004 and I enjoyed the good times and visits at the shop talkins racing and cars. He was a great, simple down to earth guy and very knowledgeable in business and cars.  He will be greatly missed.
Mike and Kim Ondracek, Emory TX

Randy was a good friend of mine back in High School.  I hadn't seen him in many years. My condolences to his family. He certainly was a good person.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

I remember Randy as one of Minersville's "old school motorheads".  My condolences.

Eileen and Patty-Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

To one of my the best friends you will be very missed. I am very proud to say I got to know you.You changed my life by the way you treated people and your honesty.   your freind Harry and Sheila

Randy was a very special friend to us.  We will miss having him stop by the shop and work together on his projects. He was a very good friend.  He had a kind heart and a gentle spirit.  He will be missed.  We thank God that he shared Randy with us and we honor the memories of good times. Our condolences go out to his wife and other family members.

Bob and Jane Webber

You will be missed by many,as you have reached out and touched the minds and hearts of a lot of people.I will be amongst that group,and honored to have been able to call you,"My Friend".

I'll miss talking about Oldsmobiles, drag racing and politics..God Speed Randy,
Lance Hall

He touched so many people like myself, his kind words of advice and consideration to total strangers made him many friends. He was a leader and mentor to many. I will remember all the great times we shared. I will never forget Randy as long as I may live. 
Respectfully Yours,
Bob Wooley

So sorry to hear about Randy. Our hearts go out to all of his loved ones and his friends. May God be with each and every one who's lives he touched.

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Randall Glen Stella

September 2, 1953 – February 5, 2012

Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home

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