Stephanie L. Paduano, 70

April 29, 2024

Stephanie L. Paduano, 70, a very recent resident of Lititz, lifetime resident of New York, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arvona (Malin) and Eugene Paduano.

Prior to retirement Stephanie worked as an Executive Assistant for numerous banks. Where she delighted in putting her superior organizational skills to work along with her pleasant bright smile.

Stephanie was a woman of many passions and interests. She had a talent for floral design and took pleasure in creating beautiful arrangements, getting a certificate for floral design in 2009. Her baking skills were admired by many, especially for her chocolate chip cookies, an array of pies, and Christmas cookies. Baking was her way of showing love. Stephanie enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel and had a knack for gift wrapping, particularly during the Christmas holidays. She had a collection of reindeer and delighted in Christmastime decorating. She also loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor.

Among her favorite pastimes were walking on the boardwalk in Staten Island and frequenting Jones Beach early in the morning, where she found peace and serenity. She loved to shop and be polished. Her fashion sense was impeccable. She was a woman full of grace.

Stephanie’s greatest joy in life was her family , including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her longtime partner: Jimmy Casillo; her children: Jennifer Turano of Lititz, Jessica Divietri of Staten Island, and Thomas Bergen (Nikki) of CA; grandchildren: Anthony, Johnny, Melissa, Stephanie, Alex, Andrew, Michelle, and Samantha; great-grandchildren: Olivia, Julian, Josiah, Mariah, Henry, Isabel, Audrey, and Joseph; and five sisters: Linda Pagano (Donald) of NY, Pauline Bjornholn (Bobby) of NY, Donna Evanson of Warminster, PA, Diane Williams of NY, and Lisa Frangoulis of NY, as well as many nieces and nephews; and previous mother in law to Patrick Turano.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 9 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Witness Park Cemetery, Lititz, PA.

Stephanie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched. She was loved by so many. She’s loved so deeply by Jimmy, her children, grandchildren, her great grandchildren and her sisters.

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