Ellen M. Stauffer, 96, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 21, 2019 at the Lowrie Place.
She was born February 13, 1923 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Howard D. Matheny and the late Anna P. Cummings Matheny Meley.
Ellen worked as an Executive Secretary in the Engineering Department at Pullman Standard for over 20 years, retiring in 1984. She was a lifetime member at Meridian Presbyterian Church. Ellen loved baking cookies, reading and working on crossword puzzles.
Ellen is survived by her husband John “Jack” B. Stauffer, whom she married on August 30, 1946, one daughter, Patricia A. (Albert) Skornicka of Canfield, OH; two sons, John H. Stauffer of Butler, PA, Thomas A. (Callista) Stauffer of Akron, OH; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Barger.
As per her wishes, there will be no public visitation.
A private funeral service was held at the convenience of the family.
Burial was held at Butler County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meridian Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave, Butler, PA 16001.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.