Mary Ellen Stiffler


March 21st

Mary Ellen Stiffler, 85, of Goshen and Formerly of Syracuse, IN, passed away on March 20, 2015 at  Greencroft in Goshen.  She was born on July 11, 1929 in Millwod, IN 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 of Goshen.  2 sons -Mark Stiffler of  Goshen and Robert (Joy) Stiffler of North Manchester.  1 stepdaughter – Connie Stiffler of New Paris.  1 sister – Irene Dyer of Goshen.  2 grandchildren and 8 grandchildren also survive.  She was preceded by her husband, and 1 brother Warren Benson.  There will be a graveside service on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Syracuse.  Memorial contributions may be sent to: Samaritan’s Purse PO Box 3000  Noone, NC 28607  or online samaritanspurse.org  1-800-665-2843


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