Stephanie M. Ferrara, 39, of Palmyra, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.
Stephanie was born in Warminster, PA, on Dec. 21, 1986. She was adopted from foster care by Christopher David and Linda Susan (Bausch) Ferrara. After high school graduation, Stephanie participated in various day programs and worked in sheltered workshops. Stephanie attended Faith Baptist Church of Lebanon and Community Bible Church of Palmyra. She enjoyed walking, playing cards/board games, doing puzzles, and making crafts. She was involved with Special Olympics, having played basketball, bowling, and bocce ball. Stephanie also enjoyed going to church and spending time with her church family.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her brother, Christopher James Ferrara, and his wife, Julie, of Middletown, and their children, Cadence, Christopher James Jr., and Connor; and niece, Tegan. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and sister, Allison Ferrara (Tegan’s mother).
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Faith Baptist Church, 220 S. 22nd St., Lebanon. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Stephanie’s most recent residential agency, Sisters and Brothers Keepers LLC, 101 W. Cherry St., Suite 3, Palmyra, PA 17078.
