Carole Stafford Strasser

 Carole Stafford Strasser, 88, died peacefully in Newland, North Carolina on October 27, 2026. Born in New York City, she resided in Pound Ridge, NY, Eastham, MA, and both Morganton and Lenoir, NC for the last 70 years. She was the beloved wife of Robert William Strasser for 66 years. She is survived by her four daughters: Deborah Marie Cukierski and son-in-law Matthew of Poway, CA; Stephanie Strasser of Southington, CT; Janet Elizabeth Lasher and son-in-law Fred of Nelliston, NY; and Nancy Strasser LaMotte and fiancé Robert Tomko of Fenwick, DE; and her eight grandchildren: Sabrina, Chase, Katherine, Phillip, Megan, Alison, Michelle and Gregory; as well as her three great-grandchildren, and four great, great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her loving sister Edith Joyce and brother-in-law Bruce Bucciarelli, and her brother Jeffrey DiMarzo and sister-in-law Brenda. She was predeceased by her parents Angelo and Dorothy DiMarzo, her husband Robert Strasser, sister Sylvane Porter, and son Robert Brian Strasser. 

 Carole was employed as an Administrative Assistant at Young & Rubicam Advertising in New York City, and later worked for Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY, and for IBM in Westchester County until she retired. She loved sewing, reading, decorating, dancing, paddle tennis and swimming and enjoyed bowling and yoga. Her love of gardening and flower arranging was evident throughout her life with her involvement in several garden clubs.

 A memorial service and burial is planned at a later date. Donations in Carole’s memory would be most gratefully appreciated to Hospice AMORUM, 902 Kirkwood Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Carole Stafford Strasser.