Stephanie Lynn Herron, age 68, of Jackson Township passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She was born on June 8, 1951 in Warren, Ohio to Ranieri and Therese (Jones) Taranta and was a long-time resident of Jackson Township and retiree from Mercy Medical Center.
Stephanie was a lover of dogs, travel, and spending time with family and friends. She was an accomplished seamstress and cook, and her generosity, wit, loyalty, and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Stephanie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Brad Herron; daughter, Elizabeth Herron; son, Stephen (Luka) Herron; grandchildren, Natalie, Christina, Benjamin, and Olivia; siblings, Margaret (Carl) Perry, Paula (Jim) Turk, Therese (Dave) Groves, Ranieri Taranta, Renee Parker, Joseph (Joyce) Taranta, Rosana (Harlan) Griffin, Christopher Taranta; and numerous extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Mark, Evan, Owen, and Eugene Taranta.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Heitger Funeral Home, Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W. from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences to the family may be made at Heitger.com.
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