Obituary for Stephanie Rose Pfancook (Zarelli)
Stephanie Rose Pfancook, 38, of Saylorsburg, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Stephanie lived each day to the fullest and was a blessing to every life she impacted with her fun-loving personality and selfless character.
Stephanie was born in New Brunswick, NJ in 1985 to Paul and Antoinette (Cookie) Zarelli. Stephanie came into the world with a welcoming smile and the love to sing and dance to friends and family. She moved to Pennsylvania in 4th grade with her parents and younger brother, Joey.
She attended Pleasant Valley High School before graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Marketing from Northampton Community College. At the age of 25, Stephanie married the love of her life, Matthew Pfancook. Stephanie and Matt built a beautiful family with 3 amazing daughters, Alanna, Avalynn and Madeline. Stephanie spent approximately 14 years working for the Pocono Health Network prior to becoming a Pleasant Valley School District Secretary in 2018. Stephanie had a passion and dedication for being involved in the community and making an impact on children and patients. She was a volunteer coach for West End Little League softball, Cheerleading coach for Pleasant Valley Cubs, and a fierce supporter of PVYA basketball. Stephanie loved trips to the beach, family time, Disney, throwing a big party, and living life to its fullest. She always led by example with her kindness, courage, and loving heart.
Surviving family members include her husband of 13 years, Matthew Pfancook, 3 beautiful children, Alanna, Avalynn, and Madeline, parents, Paul and Antoinette (Cookie) Zarelli, brother, Joseph Zarelli and wife Sydney, grandfather, William Valentino, grandmother, Carol Reynolds, mother and father-in law, April & Chris Pfancook, brother-in-law, Christopher Pfancook and wife Melissa, nieces and nephews, Alexandria, Alivia, and Chase Pfancook, and Baby Zarelli, and pets Oreo and Milly. In addition, Stephanie will be deeply missed by aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends that were family to her.
Stephanie was preceded in death by grandparents Rose and Robert Zarelli, Joyce Pfancook, uncles Ernest (Jody) & Sal Valentino, Robbie Pfancook and aunt Yvonne Peters.
Visitations will be held on Monday, December 11, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville. Memorial services will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Marian Johnson officiating.
A celebration of life will occur at a later date when announced by family.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com
Stephanie was born in New Brunswick, NJ in 1985 to Paul and Antoinette (Cookie) Zarelli. Stephanie came into the world with a welcoming smile and the love to sing and dance to friends and family. She moved to Pennsylvania in 4th grade with her parents and younger brother, Joey.
She attended Pleasant Valley High School before graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Marketing from Northampton Community College. At the age of 25, Stephanie married the love of her life, Matthew Pfancook. Stephanie and Matt built a beautiful family with 3 amazing daughters, Alanna, Avalynn and Madeline. Stephanie spent approximately 14 years working for the Pocono Health Network prior to becoming a Pleasant Valley School District Secretary in 2018. Stephanie had a passion and dedication for being involved in the community and making an impact on children and patients. She was a volunteer coach for West End Little League softball, Cheerleading coach for Pleasant Valley Cubs, and a fierce supporter of PVYA basketball. Stephanie loved trips to the beach, family time, Disney, throwing a big party, and living life to its fullest. She always led by example with her kindness, courage, and loving heart.
Surviving family members include her husband of 13 years, Matthew Pfancook, 3 beautiful children, Alanna, Avalynn, and Madeline, parents, Paul and Antoinette (Cookie) Zarelli, brother, Joseph Zarelli and wife Sydney, grandfather, William Valentino, grandmother, Carol Reynolds, mother and father-in law, April & Chris Pfancook, brother-in-law, Christopher Pfancook and wife Melissa, nieces and nephews, Alexandria, Alivia, and Chase Pfancook, and Baby Zarelli, and pets Oreo and Milly. In addition, Stephanie will be deeply missed by aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends that were family to her.
Stephanie was preceded in death by grandparents Rose and Robert Zarelli, Joyce Pfancook, uncles Ernest (Jody) & Sal Valentino, Robbie Pfancook and aunt Yvonne Peters.
Visitations will be held on Monday, December 11, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville. Memorial services will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Marian Johnson officiating.
A celebration of life will occur at a later date when announced by family.
www.kresgefuneralhome.com