Ellyn Sharon Sturchio, 74 of Colts Neck passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. Born in Newark, Ellyn worked for 20 years as a Program Coordinator for St. Mary's R.C. Church in Colts Neck, retiring in 2014. Mrs. Sturchio was a parishioner of St. Mary's R.C. Church, a member of the RFD Garden Club in Middletown, and an avid reader. Mrs. Sturchio was predeceased by her husband George Sturchio in 2004. Surviving are her daughters Cristin Sturchio of New York, NY and Courtenay Napoli and her husband Alexander of Aberdeen, NJ, and her dog Bailey. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 to 7:00PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday 9:00AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mrs. Sturchio's name to the Monmouth County S.P.C.A. 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724, www.monmouthcountyspca.org