Support Stephanie's Family in their time of loss

Stephanie Marie Predel, 34, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away on March 13th, 2025 at her residence.

Stephanie was born in Bennington, VT on February 17th, 1991 to Joseph S. Predel Jr. and Jennifer Reed. She was raised locally and attended Bennington Schools. While attending school, Stephanie enjoyed playing basketball. She was employed locally at National Hanger for 8 years and also worked at NSK and Dunkin Donuts. Stephanie lived in Burlington for a short time before permanently moving home to Bennington.

She enjoyed to show her creativity by drawing. Stephanie always kept herself busy and was always putting others first before taking care of herself. She had an unwavering love for her children. Stephanie was a very vibrant person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. There were very difficult times in her life, yet she always persevered and did the best she could.

“I gotta be strong. Just keep pushing on, 'cause. There's always gonna be another mountain.

I'm always gonna wanna make it move. Always gonna be an uphill battle. Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose. Ain't about how fast I get there. Ain't about what's waiting on the other side.

It's the climb.” -Miley Cyrus, The Climb

Stephanie is survived by her four children; Hayden Predel, Braelee George, Lilleeona George and Immarrien Predel, all of Bennington, her mother, Jennifer Reed, of Bennington, siblings; Ashley A. Reed, of Bennington, Dustin J. Predel Sr. (Kristina), of Bennington, Jessica Reed, of Bennington, Brianna Wasieleuski (Dilon),of Bennington, Matthew Wasieleuski, of Bennington, Kimberlee Predel-Leonard (Dan), of Pownal, Nicole Baker (Shane), of Bennington, Joel Predel, of Bennington, and Daniel Tifft (Kari), of Pownal. Her maternal grandparents, Deborah Matte, of Bennington, and William Reed (Kim), of Shaftsbury. Stephanie is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Stephanie was predeceased by her father, Joseph S. Predel Jr., and her paternal grandparents, Joseph S. Predel Sr. and Margaret Gilbert.

Services for Stephanie will be held at the convenience of her family.

Memorial donations in honor of Stephanie may be made directly to Hanson Walbridge Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 957 Bennington, VT 05201 to help her family with funeral expenses.