AMENIA - Joanne M. Stile, 87, died at home on November 10, 2024. A longtime area resident, she spent over 20 years living in Little River, SC with her husband.

Born in Sassano, Italy on February 8, 1937, Joanne was the daughter of the late Michael and Pina (Tropiano) Benvenga. She was employed as a bookkeeper for many years until her retirement.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady, Star of the Sea Church in Little River, SC. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and was a skilled seamstress. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family.

On April 18, 1964 in Staten Island, Joanne married Guy Stile who predeceased her in 2020. She is survived by her children, Gina Van Fleet and her husband Steven of Hopewell Junction, Diana Stile of Amenia, and Michael Stile and his wife Madelyn of Rock City Falls; her grandchildren, Danielle Dellavecchia and her husband David, Gabrielle Stoetzner, Sydney Van Fleet, Angelina Stile and Christopher Stile; her great-grandson, Roman Dellavecchia; her sister, Antonietta Ottana and her husband Ciccio; her sister-in-law, Maria; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Joanne was also predeceased by her brother, Pino Benvenga.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 3-7 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday at 10am at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville followed by entombment in the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. Please visit Joanne's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.