Mary Ellen Stiffler
Mary Ellen Stiffler, 85, of Goshen and formerly of Syracuse, passed away on March 20, 2015 at Greencroft in Goshen. She was born on July 11, 1929 in Millwod to Ora & Celia (Jones) Benson. She was married to Roy Stiffler who preceded her in 1996. She lived most of her life in Syracuse, having spent the last 10 years in Goshen. She worked for the Syracuse State Bank as well as Weatherhead in Syracuse.
She was a longtime member of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel in Syracuse. She is survived by her daughter: Rachel Stiffler, Goshen; two sons: Mark Stiffler, Goshen; and Robert (Joy) Stiffler, North Manchester; one stepdaughter: Connie Stiffler, New Paris; one sister: Irene Dyer, Goshen; two grandchildren and 8 grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded by her husband and her brother: Warren Benson. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Syracuse. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.