Lucille Marie Stiefel

Date of Death: September 7, 2026

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visitation

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Tuesday 9/22, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rosary to be said at 7:30pm

cemetery

Mount Hebron Cemetery

305 E. Boscawen Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Wednesday 9/23

memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
Blue Ridge Care
333 W. Cork St., Suite 405
Winchester, VA 22601

mass

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

130 Keating Drive

Winchester, Virginia 22601

(540) 662-5858 |

Wednesday 9/23, 11:00 am

Lucille Marie (Monte) Stiefel, affectionately known as “Lucia,” passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born on March 6, 1941, in Bayside, New York, Lucille was the daughter of the late Bartolomeo and Carmella (Vullo) Monte. An exceptionally bright student, she graduated early with honors from Bayside High School at age 17. She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Joseph Stiefel, Sr., on June 6, 1959, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Bayside. Together they built a life filled with family and faith until Bob’s passing in November 2025.

Earlier in life, Lucille worked as a bank teller in New York before devoting her time fully to creating a warm, welcoming home for her family. A devout member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester, Virginia, she actively participated in the church’s Seniors Group. Lucille found great joy in cooking, playing bridge, and showcasing her talented skills as a seamstress and avid quilter.

Lucille was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob; her son, Robert J. Stiefel, Jr.; and her brother, Joseph Monte.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Barbara Ann Stiefel of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Christine Stiefel O’Neill (Golder) of Winchester, Virginia; her cherished grandchildren, Skyler O’Neill (Joy Floyd) of Prince William County, Virginia, and Gabriel O’Neill of Winchester, Virginia; her sisters, Marie Cronin, and Joan Laronga, both of Bayside, New York; her sister-in-law, Angela Katherine La Monte Stiefel of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm with the rosary to be said at 7:30pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 11am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lucille’s honor to Blue Ridge Care, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

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Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

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Tuesday 9/22, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rosary to be said at 7:30pm

Mount Hebron Cemetery

305 E. Boscawen Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Map

Wednesday 9/23

Memorial contributions may be made to
Blue Ridge Care
333 W. Cork St., Suite 405
Winchester, VA 22601

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

130 Keating Drive

Winchester, Virginia 22601

(540) 662-5858 | Map

Wednesday 9/23, 11:00 am

Lucille Marie (Monte) Stiefel, affectionately known as “Lucia,” passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on March 6, 1941, in Bayside, New York, Lucille was the daughter of the late Bartolomeo and Carmella (Vullo) Monte. An exceptionally bright student, she graduated early with honors from BaysideContinue Reading

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My Darling Sister and my best friend I am so lost without you May you rest in peace. Until we meet again

I fondly remember Lucille growing up. I remember her at the many fourth of July parties that were given by my Uncle Mike at his home in Bayside New York. All cousins were always in attendance with their families. I also remember her and husband Bob inviting me to swim in their pool. I remember first meeting her Husband Bob , giant of a man especially in our family and how much they loved one another even as a seven year old. As I got older our families followed different paths as John Lennon quoted, ("Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" we lost touch. However after I married and started a family a family event brought us together where we regularly spoke via phone over the years. She was loving,gracious,talented, loved her family and had a good sense of humor. We would laugh and update each other on our families journey. Lucille always invited my family to Virginia but we never connected. My mom and dad loved her and always spoke highly of her and Bob. To quote Native American Indians, "Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven, where our loved ones shine down,to let us know they are always with us".

To the Stiefel Family Sending my warmest condolences for the loss of dearest Lucille . Although I didn’t see her that often she always filled the room with laughter and smiles. May her memory bring you comfort in the days ahead. Much love, Christine Mannes (First cousin on the Vullo side)

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