It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ellen Marie Stillitano of Frederick, Maryland, who passed away on December 19, 2024, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Marie Stillitano to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alexander Virok and Magdalen Virok; her parents-in-law, Vincent and Marie Stillitano; and her sister-in-law Jeanne Shipos.

She is survived by: her husband Mark Stillitano; her sons, Matthew (Leslie Stillitano) and Christopher (Emma Stillitano); her grandchildren, Benjamin, Claire and Grace Stillitano; her siblings, Alex (Rosie Virok), Kathy (John Siracusa), Kris Johnson, Marianne (Patrick Kent) and Janet (Dan Martenak); and her brother-in-law Mike Shipos. She is also survived by 16 nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Ellen Stillitano Memorial Scholarship Fund that will annually benefit the higher education of students who attended PJ Hill Elementary School where Ellen served for 35 years. The fund is currently being set up, please ask the family how to contribute.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home

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December 23, 2024

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“We will truly miss that youthful laugh and smile. Remembering all the happiness you bought to everyone wherever you went. So many things I want remember With heartfelt sympathy. Prayers,Love and support to Mark and family.”

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December 23, 2024

Marianne Kent wrote a sympathy message

“Ellen willtruly be missed my condolences go to Mark ,Matt and Chris and the family too. Now she can RIP.”

December 23, 2024

Rita Pasierb wrote a sympathy message

“Ellen has finished the race and is now celebrating at the table of the Lord... probably eating ice cream. We mourn her loss with our cousins, but celebrate her memory. NOTHING will ever replace the space in your hearts. Mark, thank your taking such good care of Ellen. May the Lord ease your pain. We're praying for you and your family to find healing through the Lord's love. -Rita Virok Pasierb and Family.”

December 23, 2024

Bernadette Barnes wrote a sympathy message

“Sending my thoughts and prayers to all my cousins and especially to Mark, his sons and their families. I have nothing but wonderful memories of Ellen, growing up together so close by, spending time together and of course working together at Bob's Cake Box for so many years. You are finally free Ellen and I know you were welcomed in Heaven by so many...what a beautiful celebration you all have had. Love you ! Bernadette Virok Barnes and family”

December 23, 2024

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“My sympathy to you and to your family. Teresa Forsyth Crone Lane”

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