Amenia – Marlena Mittel, 78, a twenty year resident of Amenia, NY formerly of Queens, NY died peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Mittel was a self-employed housekeeper in the local area for many years.

Born November 2, 1941 in Manhattan, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Rehl) Mittel. She graduated from Long Island City High School and earned an Associate’s Degree later in life. She married Kenneth Whelan. Mr. Whelan died previously. She was a longtime parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia. Ms. Mittel was a woman of great taste and style and had a knack for interior design. She loved arts and crafts and sewing and her attention to detail often made her the brunt of the joke, her sons loved to tease her about ironing the pillowcases among other things. She enjoyed frequenting the local shops and eateries and was known and loved by many. She will be dearly missed.

Ms. Mittel is survived by three sons; Patrick T. Whelan and his wife Kristine of Pleasant Valley, NY, Kenneth Whelan of Brooklyn, NY and Michael Whelan and his wife Rosetta of Center Moriches, NY, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and eight sisters. She was predeceased by four brothers.

Calling hours will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 7-9pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 11am at Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Road, Amenia, NY. Reverend R. Kent Wilson will officiate. Interment will be private. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com