MaryEllen Stockton Seitz

February 22, 1932 - October 5, 2015

Seitz (nee Stockton) MaryEllen, 83, of Midvale, Utah formerly of River Vale, NJ passed away October 5, 2015 with her children by her side. Beloved wife of the late Douglas H Seitz (2005). MaryEllen graduated from Millburn High School in 1950 and later received a BS in Psychology from St. Lawrence University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi. She enjoyed a career at Statistical Inc. in New York City where she met Doug. They raised their family in River Vale, NJ before retiring to New Bern, NC. MaryEllen enjoyed years of painting, playing bridge, golf and traveling before losing her sight. Her positivity and optimism were contagious. She only saw the good in everything and everyone. Her laughter, smile, beautiful blue eyes and adorable way will be missed by those who knew her. MaryEllen is survived by her loving children, Susan Manos of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Douglas Gregory Seitz of Midvale, Utah, Nancy and her husband Gary McDonald of River Vale, NJ and her adoring grandchildren Philip, Michael, Madison, Kyle and Daniel. She is also survived by her dear brother Richard W. Stockton, III and his wife Barbara of Vero Beach, FL. A memorial service will be held in New Jersey at a later date. MaryEllen’s final resting place will be St. Joseph ‘s Catholic Cemetery, New Bern, NC. Sincere gratitude goes out to Dr. Edward Kimball, Heidi, Miriam, Claudia and the rest of the Angels Crossing Hospice staff for all of their love, care and support. In lieu in flowers, donations can be made to Utah State Library for the Blind, 250 N 1950 W Ste A Salt Lake City, UT 84116 or Angels Crossing Hospice 2480 S. Main St. Ste 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84115.