Mary Ellen Lenz

January 16, 1924 - February 18, 2018

LENZ, Mary Ellen (née Stone), age 94, of Waynesville, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at Quaker Heights Care Community in Waynesville. She was born in Ludlow, KY on Jan. 16, 1924, the daughter of Lewis and Gladys (née Thomas) Stone. Mrs. Lenz was a 1945 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, School of Nursing and Health. She practiced nursing at the former St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton, at Greene Memorial Hospital, Greene County Health Dept. in Xenia, Montgomery County Children’s Services, and the Dayton Board of Education. She retired in 1985. She was a member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church. She led a life dedicated to family, church, and the nursing profession. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Ralph, in 2012; her parents; two brothers Garland and Robert Stone; three sisters Mamie Spada, Zephia Duncan, and Louise Craven. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Lois and Robert Lyle of St. Clair, MI and Linda and Jim Bricker of Waynesville; and two grandchildren and their spouses, Julie (Bricker) and Darren DiIulio and Ryan and Sarah Lyle; and three great- grandchildren Reese Lyle, Raegan Lyle, and Marcus Dilulio; and nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service this summer for family and friends followed by the scattering of ashes. In remembrance of Mrs. Lenz, contributions can be made to the Waynesville Food Pantry, Waynesville United Methodist Church, or a charity of your choice. Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home in Waynesville is serving the family. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.