Stella Zaffino Wenzel, 88, of Warren, PA, died Saturday August 5, 2023, in Absolut Care Nursing Home, Westfield, NY, after a brief illness.

She was born in Morrison, PA, on April 13, 1935, the daughter of the late Bruno J. and Carmella Valenti Zaffino. Stella had resided in Warren most of her life. She had been employed with the former Comet Markets for 15 years, working in the bakery and was manager of the Deli Dept. She was a salesclerk for Bon Ton Department Store for 10 years retiring from there in 1995. As a child she attended St. Joseph School and was a member of St. Joseph Church. Stella was involved in church banquets and luncheons. She had served as a eucharistic minister and recited the rosary with patients at Kinzua Healthcare. She was also a member of the Warren Senior Center. Stella was an avid cook and enjoyed baking and enjoyed home interior decorating.

Stella is survived by her children; one son, Michael Baumgrotz of Absolut Care, Westfield, NY; two daughters, Laurie Capps and husband David of Lakewood, NY, and Julie Swanson and husband Barry of Bemus Point, NY; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; one sister, Josie Feidler of Texas; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn M. Daley; three sisters, Bernice Zaffino, Lena Piehuta, and Angeline Kujawa; and four brothers, Sam, Frank, Ned and Louis Zaffino.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, Pa, on. Tuesday August 8, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday August 9, 2023, at 12:00 pm in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 11 Russell St. Warren, Pa, with the Rev. Stephen Schreiber, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, Warren, Pa. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 11 Russell St. Warren, Pa, 16365 or Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St., Warren, Pa, 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.delewisfuneralhome.com.