Sue Stefanelli

Sue Stefanelli (née Snow), 62, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Born on October 23, 1962, in Gary, Indiana, Sue lived a life filled with compassion and dedication. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Frank Stefanelli.

Sue had an extraordinary passion for animals and dedicated much of her time to their care and rehabilitation. She worked at Shy Wolf Sanctuary, where she earned the affectionate title of "coyote whisperer." Her deep connection with animals was evident in the special bond she formed with wolves. Sue also extended her compassion to animals in crisis by participating in rescue missions during natural disasters.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Stefanelli; her mother, Ruth Langan; her stepfather, Donald Langan; her sister, Linda Melgar (Carlos); her stepbrother, Tim Langan; her stepson, Vince Stefanelli; her stepdaughter, Nicole Bradley (Rob); her nephew and niece, Josh and Daniela Melgar; and her granddaughter, Sylvia Bradley. She is also remembered fondly by her aunt Mary Lou Pogosoff and cousin Sharon Mayer.

Sue was preceded in death by her father, Richard Snow; her grandmother, Mary Volk; and her uncle, Arthur Pogosoff.

Her unwavering dedication to animal welfare and the kindness she showed to all living beings will be deeply missed. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.