Ellen L. Stutz

Stutz, Ellen L. (nee Roode) passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2014. She was born September 21, 1930 and was a long time Daytonian who worked at Sheffield/Bendix Corp. for 40 years.

She loved nature, hiking, bird watching, cross country skiing, line dancing and playing Grandpa's Guitar. She was part of the original charter member families of Concordia Lutheran church, sang in the choir and played the bells.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Perry & Louise (Sammetinger) Roode; and her sister: Janis Bradford. She is survived by her sister: Marty; sister-in-law: Aleen; brother-in-law: Ed (Phyllis); nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, good friends and great neighbors.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 250 Peach Orchard Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45419. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday morning from 10:30 A.M. until time of service. Donations may be made to either Concordia Lutheran Church, Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, Friends of Big Bone or the charity of your choice. WE LOVE YOU! YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US! Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home – South Chapel.