Avanelle Langham

Avanelle Marie Langham, a former Stamford resident, passed away peacefully at St. Vincents Hospital on March 22, 2025 at age 87. Born in Adrian, PA on October 9, 1937, to the late Lawrence Shaub and Margaret Croyle Schaub.

Avanelle was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a beacon of strength and warmth to her family and will be missed immensely. Her beautiful smile, quick wit and willingness to listen and share advice is irreplaceable.

Avanelle is survived by her loving children, Pamela Origi & husband Michael, Lisa DeLeo & husband Frank, Joseph Langham IV & wife Kathryn. Along with her beautiful grandchildren, Jennifer Holm & husband, Dustin, Frank DeLeo III, Jacqueline DeLeo, Katie Langham, Jacquelyn Langham & husband, Cameron Dauterive and great-grandchildren Daxton Holm and Jacob Holm.
Besides her parents, Avanelle was also predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph G. Langham III, whom she was married to for 51 years.

Known to her friends as “Abbey” she left a lasting impression to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She loved to bake and was known for her awesome “birthday cakes” always making them special and a little different to those who received them.

Avanelle worked at Karps Hardware for over 30 years and during that time she helped so many people and developed friendships too numerous to count. When people came in they always looked for “Abbey” as they knew they could count on her to lend a helping hand.

Rest in peace Mom. We love you more than words can say.

Funeral service and Interment will be held privately.

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