Stephanie Marie Elfman

Stephanie M. Elfman, 38, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, in her home.

She was born August 4, 1987 in San Diego, CA, a daughter of John C. Elfman and Cecile A. Bliss Elfman.

Stephanie was a 2005 graduate of Southwestern Central School and earned her Bachelor's degree from USNCC.

She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from November 29, 2005 to November 28, 2009 and the U.S. Coast Guard, serving from November 27, 2012 to April 2nd, 2020.

She will be remembered as a person who always saw the good in people. She was jovial and full of energy, and she never judged anyone for being themselves. She loved to paint, play guitar, and go on adventures with her beloved dog, Charlie.

Surviving are her parents, John Elfman of Jamestown, NY, Cecile Elfman of Franklin,TN, her sisters; Samantha Elfman of Jamestown, NY, Sarah Elfman and Katie Elfman, both of Franklin, TN, her niece, Zoe Alianell, her nephews, Ryan Alianell and Dylan Ennis, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her identical twin sister, Melissa A. Elfman, her paternal grandparents, Ruth VerHague and Mark Elfman and her maternal grandparents Paul C. and Meredith A. Bliss.

Memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701 or to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or log on to www.Wounded Warrior Project.