Photo courtesy of Rindskopf-Roth Funeral Chapel - Saint Louis
Oct 19, 1947 - Feb 20, 2026
Norm and familyWe were so sorry to hear of your loss. Ellen was such a wonderful person, so kind, so smart and so loving. May her memory always be a blessing.
Barbara and Joe Kennington
March 09, 2026 | Chesterfield, MO | Friend
Very sorry to hear the news. For many of us, Ellen was a fixture of our childhoods, a constant on the sidelines and in the stands, and an endless source of kindness and enthusiasm. She will be missed. Sending lots of love to the whole Farber family today.
Jeff Plunkett
February 24, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend
So sorry to hear of your loss...here at the J, we've talked about this and her struggles, and everyone in the health club who knew her said she was a kind, caring angel. .....You've often said that she was the best decision you ever made, and I agree........I wish I could have met her before her illness....
DANIEL MILLIGAN
February 23, 2026 | Fenton, MO | Friend
Dear Norm, Extended Hands Home Care mourns with you and your entire family. Ellen was one of our longest-standing clients, and we were honored to witness her beauty and grace first hand.
Beryl Browning
February 22, 2026 | Black Jack, MO | Friend
Mary Ellen Farber, 78, October 19, 1947-February 20, 2026, passed away peacefully after a long illness, with her family at her side.
She is survived by her husband, Norman, her two sons, Todd (Jeanne) and Tim, grandchild Delilah, two sisters Carol and Marge (late Jerry), numerous beloved nieces and nephews and predeceased by her parents Stanley and Carolyn Jacobs.
Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Ellen worked in her family’s retail store before attending Stephens College, where she met her husband, Norm. They shared a happy marriage of more than 54 years. She later graduated from the University of Missouri with degrees in education and special education, beginning a lifelong career as an educator, teacher, and tutor to numerous students across generations.
Ellen deeply loved her family and her many dear friends. Her sons, Todd and Tim, were the center of her life and her proudest accomplishments. She had a radiant smile and an infectious personality that could light up any room — or even a department store. Over the years, she touched countless lives through her tutoring, volunteering, and warm, bubbly spirit. Helping others brought her the greatest joy. Her phone was always ringing with calls from friends, students, and parents alike. No doubt, they’ll need a second phone line in heaven.
Funeral service Wednesday, February 25, 10:30am at Congregation Temple Israel, 1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive. Visitation with Ellen’s family beginning at 10am until time of service. Live stream available by clicking "watch video", below. Interment private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) – Missouri Chapter, 16100 Chesterfield Parkway W, Suite 125, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 (https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/missouri/) or the charity of your choice.
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