Ellen (Kiefer) Willis Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ellen (Kiefer) Willis (Carbondale, Pennsylvania), who passed away on April 9, 2020. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. Bernard Willis; her parents, Niles Kiefer and Ruth Kiefer; her siblings, Jack Kiefer (Ethel) and Elinor Berry (Raymond); her stepdaughter Susan Willis; and her brother-in-law Richard Willis (Dottie).

She is survived by: her son EJ Enslin (Laura) of Downey; her stepchildren, Margaret Tusko, Carolyn Zechman (Jack), Christopher Willis (Jennifer) and Ellen Mote (John); her daughter-in-law Rose Striefsky (Michael); her grandchildren, Sarah, Peter Seliga, Anessa Enslin, Ashley Enslin (Josh Hanein), Lauren Enslin (Eduardo Aponte), Kiefer Enslin, Michael Striefsky (Breann Boyarsky), Mark Striefsky (Kiana Lavery), Christina, Keith Brown, Emily, Peter McCarthy, Aaron, David Tusko, Evan Mote, Katey, James Kiser, Eric and Daniel Willis; and her great grandchildren, Liam, Savannah, Peyton, Lane, Kieran and Maeve. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial contributions in Ellen's honor can be made to Autism Speaks.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oliver Shifler & Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc. and Joseph W. Scotchlas Funeral Home Inc.

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May 11, 2020

Lynne Gibbs wrote a sympathy message

“I was very saddened to hear of Ellen's passing. My parents Chris and Tom Gilleran were friends from a long time ago of Bernie and Ellen's. My husband John and I have such fond memories of her and Bernie. Always hoped we would connect one more time. Please except our condolences.”