Florence E. Gabany, age 78, of Stratford, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 in her home. Born in Bridgeport to the late Ignac and Elizabeth Jenik Gabany, she was a resident of Stratford for 39 years. Florence was a retired secretary and computer operator for Harvey-Hubbell Company and was a member of the Baldwin Center Seniors, Sts Cyril and Methodius Seniors and was an honorary member of St John's Orthodox Church, Broadbridge Avenue, Stratford. Survivors include two nephews Robert Gabany of Washington, D.C. and Dick Hotaling of Old Saybrook, CT; a niece Barbara McGuire and family of West Hartford. She was pre-deceased by her brother Edward Gabany and two sisters Helen Hagedorn and Anne Tripp. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 A.M. in Sts Cyril and Methodius Church with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in St John's Cemetery, Stratford. At her request there will be no calling hours. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations in her memory be made to Sts Cyril & Methodius Church or to St John's Church, Broadbridge Avenue, Stratford.