Lois Martelli Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Lois Martelli (Asheville, North Carolina) is shared. Lois, born on July 19, 1938, passed away on May 31, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Lois will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Lois by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Lois is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Lois’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Fox and Carolyn Fox (Glendon); her brothers, Nelson and Giles; and her husband Mattio Joseph "Joe" Martelli, Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Mattio Joseph "Joe" Martelli III (Susan) and Gail Elaine Hartnett (Joseph); her grandchildren, Jennifer Martelli Humble (Ian), Brian Patrick Hartnett (Elizabeth) and Paige Hartnett Shapiro (Robbie); and her great grandchild Eleanor Nancy Hartnett.
In lieu of flowers, consider having a Manhattan and watching the sunset with a loved one while thinking of Lois.
