Obituary of Stella J. (Zabielski) Van Epps

Dateline: Glenville

Stella J. (Zabielski) Van Epps, 95, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Micklounes) Zabielski. Stella is survived by her children Daniel Van Epps (Ann) and Phyllis Van Epps Richards (Bruce). Her daughter- in -law Rorie Van Epps, grandchildren Daniel Van Epps Jr. (Lisa), Michele Van Epps Gould (Jon), Elizabeth Van Epps Prock (Randy), Christopher Van Epps (Karen), Jennifer Van Epps Kristal, Melissa Richards Nigro (Thomas) and Stefanie Richards Saunders (the late Joseph). Also surviving are her great grandchildren Patrick, Shelby, Kyle, Collin, Matthew, Aidan, Jackson, Isabella, Amelia, Bennington, Charlotte, Emma, Thomas, Chancellor, Zachary and Samantha.  In addition to her parents Stella was predeceased by her husband Elbert Van Epps, son Lawrence Van Epps, granddaughter Sarah Van Epps Crotto and her brothers Anthony Zabielski (Alice), Joseph and Victor Zabielski.

A private Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph’s Church in Scotia. Stella was laid to rest beside her husband at Holy Cross Cemetery in Rotterdam. Online condolences www.glenvillefuneralhome.com