Mary Ellen Bender Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Bender of Tower City, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 12, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen Bender to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Mary Ellen may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Jones and Ruth Kopp Jones; her husbands, George A. Parson and Mark Bender; and her sister Barbara Yegley.
She is survived by: her children, Lynne S. Houtz (Tom), Sheryl J. Johnson (Kevin), George A. Parson (Gwen), Loyalton and Meredyth E. Hubler (Noel); and her sister Janice Luckenbill (Ken). She is also survived by seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren.
Memorial donations in her memory can be made to the Tower-Porter Community Library, 230 East Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980.
