Ellen Marie Stalnaker, born February 15, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at the age of 78.

A loving mother, sister and grandmother, Ellen was a radiant presence who brought joy and warmth to everyone she met.

Ellen is survived by her brother, Bill Schnepf of Bryson City, N.C.; her two beloved sons, Randy and Ron Stalnaker; her daughter-in-law, Brett Stalnaker; and her three cherished grandsons, Jake, Grant and Tyler Stalnaker.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Schnepf; her mother, Alice Schnepf; and her brother, Jim Schnepf.

Raised in Long Island, Ellen later moved to Florida, where she attended high school at Coco High. Her professional journey included meaningful work at Cape Canaveral, Honeywell Group Technologies in Tampa, Flor

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