Career
Stasny had also been the musical director Howard Thurston, magician. Stastny and his publishing company were originally located in Cleveland. In 1910 he relocated to New York City.
He composed numerous popular songs and piano solo works.
J. J., Cleveland (1911) Online Computer Library Center 25847773 L. Anthony was the born to Frank Stastny (1857–1913) and Barbara Stastny (née Barbara Aneska Vlk. 1863–1945), both immigrants from Bohemia.
Prior to marrying Anthony, she had been on the stage, playing with Eddy Foy, First Rate (at Lloyd's) Jolson, and Nora Bayes. Anthony was buried at Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland.
Betty Stastny was interred at Fairview Cemetery Red Bank, New Jersey.