Stacy Lynn (Painter) Pfaller passed away peaceful at home on April 7, 2021 following a 3 year fight with brain cancer, she was 59 years old. Stacy was much loved by her family, friends, and all she met. Her smile, infectious laugh, and passionate spirit will be missed by all that knew her. Stacy was born in 1961, in Dayton, Ohio. There she graduated from Fairmont East High School and in 1986 from the University of Cincinnati with a BS in biology. During her UC journey she met Jim. Stacy and Jim married in 1988. They worked in Boston and travelled for 5 years; then moved back to Cincinnati in 1991 settling in Park Hills KY for these past 30 years. Stacy returned to UC when she was 35 earning a PHD in Microbiology in 2002. As a Research Microbiologist with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Stacy studied drinking water until her cancer forced her retirement. In the 20 years, Stacy authored more than 30 published reports through the US EPA National Exposure Research Laboratory and her influence persists. She also actively reviewed candidate reports for scientific publications. She had a passion for science and microbiology. She was a mentor and a leader in her field. While getting her PhD, Stacy had 2 sons - Jake and Cody. Stacy loved the arts, science, music and the outdoors. She volunteered at Ft. Wright Elementary supporting their Reflections art and science programs. The family continued to travel, visiting 43 national parks. Stacy loved family, friends, the earth and all things. She had a green thumb and the prettiest garden. She is survived by her husband, Jim; their sons - Jake and Cody, her mother Jan Rex-Painter-Scortia; sisters - Karen Painter-Hill, Kelli Painter-Pasquiou; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Duane Painter. A celebration of Stacy's Life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, Memorials/Donations may be made in Stacy's name The Nature Conservancy at Nature.org. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at SerenityFuneralCare.com