Melissa T. Bender Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melissa T. Bender of Indiana, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 25, 2024, at the age of 55, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her stepfather David Stiteler. She is survived by: her parents, Sue Stiteler Neal (Smith) of Indiana and Melvin Wolfgong of Shippenville, PA.; her husband Scott Bender; her children, Alyssa Riley (Ethan) of Homer City, PA and Cameron Bender of Indiana, PA.; her siblings, Megan Fisher (Andy) and Travis Stiteler (Rachel) of Pittsburgh, PA.; her father-in-law Darell (Beverly Bender); her sister-in-law Sondra Stipcak (Roger) of Pennsdale, PA.; and her nephews, Justin Stipcak, Austin Stipcak, Drew Fisher and Colton Ctiteler.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 29th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the John Lefdahl Funeral Home of Indiana (898 Old Rte 119 Hwy N, Indiana, PA 15701). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home (898 Old Rte 119 Hwy N, Indiana, PA 15701).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Love of Life Campaign.
October 1, 2024
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