Stephanie H. Mash, 56, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center, Lancaster. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Jean Blake Mash of Florida and the late Sidney Mash. She is survived by her companion of 27 years, Charles A. Marrone of Ephrata. A registered nurse, Stephanie worked for Lancaster Regional Medical Center in home health nursing. She graduated from St. Paul's School for Girls and Towson University, both in Maryland with a BS in English, San Francisco College of Mortuary Science and also York College with a BS in Nursing. She had a love for animals, especially horses. Stephanie wanted to own a race horse. Surviving in addition to her mother and companion is an aunt, Eleanor Fogel and cousin, Melanie wife of Guy Cook all of Baltimore, Maryland. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at Manheim Brethren In Christ Church, 54 North Penryn Road, Manheim on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Lou Astuto officiating. Interment in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Maryland on Monday at 11:00 AM . There will be a public viewing at the church on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Stephanie's memory to Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue, P.O. Box 62, Glenville, PA 17329 (www.saveahorsenow.org).