Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Oct 30, 1962 – Jun 23, 2018 (Age 55)
Jennifer Suzanne (Rising) Elbel, 55
Jennifer S. Elbel, 55, Punxsutawney, passed onward, Saturday, June 23, 2018, at her home in Punxsutawney.
She was born October 30, 1962, in Indiana, PA, a daughter of Leora (Henderson) Rising and the late Charles Rising.
On June 16, 2006, she married Donald J. Elbel, who survives.
“Suz” as she was lovingly called, was a beautiful, ever-loving, and cherished presence in the lives of her mother, sister Jodi and brother Jeffrey.
Jennifer dearly enjoyed her many friendships throughout her life. It brought her great joy keeping in touch with her vast group of friends. She was a very uplifting and supportive person who always made time for others’ needs. Along with her many loving attributes, she had a great love for her dogs who provided her with much peace and contentment.
Jennifer’s husband, Don, showed her compassion and endless love in caring for all of her needs for which she was grateful.
She was a very strong, kind, and giving member of her family who love her immensely.
In addition to her husband Don and her mother Leora Rising, she is survived by a brother Jeffrey Rising of Indiana; sister Jodi Semone and husband David of Indiana; four children, Steve Stile of North Carolina, Andrew Stile of North Carolina, Alex Stile of Indiana and Rachel Kinter of Punxsutawney; two step-children, Jennifer Hill and husband Jack of California and Donald Elbel and wife Heather of Smithport; her beloved grandchildren, Penelope Kinter, Andrew “Drew” Stile, and Adley Stile; two step-grandchildren Donny Jr. and Tavia. Along with her children, she had a very special love for her niece and nephews; Liliana Semone, Sky Semone and Xavier Semone.
She was preceded in death by her father Charles Rising and her grandparents Charlotte and Steele Henderson and W.B. and Helen Rising, as well as numerous aunts and uncles.
A private service was held for Jennifer at the Deeley Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.
The family would like to thank Jennifer’s hospice nurse, Angie, for her loving care.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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Really miss mom thinking of you every day and miss all the times we had. And already miss the days she called and made my days better just by hearing her voice.
Andy
August 26, 2018
July 06, 2018
Loving you always and missing you dearly. Until we meet again.
Rachel Kinter
July 05, 2018 | Punxsutawney, PA | Daughter
You will be missed everyday. I'm glad your pain is gone. We will be reunited again someday.
Steven Stile
June 29, 2018 | Elizabeth City, NC | Son
Mom will be missed dearly and will be with us every day.
Andy Stile
June 27, 2018 | Poplar Branch, NC
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 27, 2018
My beloved sister. How blessed I have been to have had you in my life. You were my best friend, my spirit keeper and my children's special aunt. There can be no situation in my life to which a memory of a conversation with my dear sister will not bring me peace and comfort. Love and peace Suz.
Jodi Semone
June 26, 2018 | Indiana, PA | Sister
Andy Stile
June 26, 2018 | Poplar Branch, NC
Oh my heart is just aching. What a beautiful person Jen was. I knew her from school and no matter when I ran into her it was like time never went by. She was truly a friend to everyone. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy
Barb (Schroth) Uthe
June 25, 2018 | Punxsutawney, PA | Friend