Obituary of Marilyn M. Stefanelli

Marilyn M. Stefanelli, formerly of Falconer St., passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the home of her daughter Lisa. She was born August 28, 1937 in Jamestown. Marilyn was a 1955 graduate of Jamestown High School and was a communicant of Holy Apostles Parish at St. John Catholic Church. She enjoyed being a mother and grandmother. She used her sewing and crocheting skills to make bibs and blankets for family and friends. Marilyn loved donating her handmade items to charity. Marilyn is survived by her four children, Lisa (Richard) Erickson of Falconer, Sharon Lounsbury of Jamestown, Mary (Paul) Cree of Guyton, GA, Anthony (Pamela) Stefanelli, Jr., of Loudonville, NY; nine grandchildren: Christopher Stefanelli, Benjamin Lounsbury, Colton, Kayleigh, and Spencer Erickson, Mckayla Hutley, Brittany (Joshua) Fuller, Anthony Stefanelli, III, Allison Stefanelli; a brother Donald Eidens of Billerica, MA; and a sister Rosemary (Edd) Hanson of Baltimore, MD. Marilyn also shared a special bond with "Mya Mae" the family dog. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Anthony and a brother Robert Capizzi. There will be no visitation observed. A private celebration of Marilyn's life will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, 20 West Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750 or Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, 1645 West 8th St., Erie, PA 16505-5097.