Raymond Dominic Stefanelli

Raymond Stefanelli, 87, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Cincinnati, OH. Raymond is survived by Elina Stefanelli - daughter, of Milford, Maria Bell - daughter, of Chattanooga,Tn, Paul Stefanelli - son, of Loveland, Riley Bell - granddaughter, Julian Baker Bell - grandson. Raymond is preceded in death by Judy Stefanelli - spouse, Henry & Antoinette Stefanelli-parents.Raymond was a published author and poet. "Sorrows Road" was published in 2009. "I Tell You This" a book of poems was published in 2020. Raymond loved working on his poems and short stories. He was an avid outdoorsman, planting trees being a particular passion. He loved the Cincinnati Nature Center, hiking there often. Family, though, was Raymond's main passion. He loved his wife of 52 years, Judy, passionately. He never remarried after our beautiful mother's passing in 2014, saying no one could replace her in his heart. He was a loving father, mentor and trusted advisor to his 3 children and 2 grandchildren, always celebrating our successes in life and love.After receiving his master's degree in fine arts, became a professor at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. After moving to Cincinnati, Ohio, he switched gears to another passion, writing, and became a copy writer for Brewer, Jones and Feldman. Raymond branched out in the 1990's, establishing his own business, Stefanelli Marketing.Visitation will be held on Feb. 8, 2026 from 2-4PM in the Evans Funeral Home, Milford. Entombment will take place in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, Paducah, Ky. Memorial donations can be made in Raymond's name to the Cincinnati Nature Center HERE.