Ellen M Saufley (Bressler)

Ellen Margaret (Bressler) Saufley, age 85, of Chambersburg went to meet the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Menno Haven. Born July 7, 1930, in near Herndon, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Maynard and Bessie (Wert) Bressler. She was the oldest of three children. For her first eight years of school, she attended the one room Deppen school. When she was ready to attend high school her parents moved near Dalmatia, Pennsylvania. When Ellen was ready to enter her senior year, she was invited to move to Florida to finish high school and at the same time enrolled in the Intercession City Bible College. At age five, Ellen gave her life to Christ. She said the Lord told her he wanted her to prepare to become a missionary/ teacher. All her studies after high school were directed in being the best teacher she could be for her God. She spent a year in Haiti, where she moved ten times in eleven months. She learned a universal style of the Creole language. Upon returning to the USA, she enrolled at the Transylvania Bible School in Freeport, Pennsylvania. She received a three year certificate for Biblical Studies, which became a BA of Theological degree in 1979. Ellen was then awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree. Ellen had a thirst for knowledge, and in her years she spent as much time as possible continuing her education. Despite changes in her health she continued her mission for Christ and teaching until she retired from missionary work in 2002. She will always be remembered as one who would never shirk from her responsibilities. Ellen is survived by her husband; Aldean Saufley of Chambersburg, and a brother; Lewis Bressler of Washington State. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister; Mary Bertha Bressler. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 25 at the Salem UB Church, the Pastor Art Page officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Salem UB Church Cemetery following the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ellen M Saufley (Bressler), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Ellen M Saufley (Bressler)

July 7, 1930 - September 21, 2015