Ellen Mae Stanley, age 30, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her residence, 25224 Pinewoods Road, Cambridge Springs, PA on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Born on April 13, 1984 in Meadville, PA, Ellen is the daughter of Linda Ann Gilchrest Stanley and the late James C. Stanley.
The first eleven grades of school were attended by Ellen in Cambridge Springs with her twelfth year at Saegertown High School where she graduated in the Class of 2003.
Ellen was a stay-at-home mother of three children – Michael Smiley, Jr. who now resides at Canadohta Lake with August Lee Smiley and Jesse James Smiley, both remaining at home.
Surviving Ellen in addition to her mother and children is her maternal Grandfather – Raymond Gilchrest of Middletown, RI; her paternal grandparents – Charles Stanley and Estella Moore Stanley of Shinglehouse, PA. In addition, Ellen is survived by four siblings – James C. Stanley of Cambridge Springs; Jeremiah Stanley and his wife, Lisa of Virginia Beach, VA; William Stanley and his wife, Kayla of Cambridge Springs and Aileen Stanley and her companion, Rich of Cambridge Springs; two nieces – Katelynn Stanley and Madison Stanley; and three nephews – Dakota Bennett, Hunter Bennett and William Stanley jr.; and several aunts and uncles.
At this time there is no visitation or funeral service being planned. Memorial gifts may be made to the Family.
I attended Cambridge Springs Elementary School for fourth and fifth grades and Ellen was in my class. I have fond memories of staying overnight at her house and playing outside in the fields and woods. I am dismayed to see such a young, vibrant life taken so soon. I will keep her children in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences to the entire family.