Elva M. Young

Elva Stauffer Young, 93 years old, of Ormond Beach, entered heaven on October 2, 2016. She was born in East Greenville, PA on June 4, 1923 to Frances and Susan Stauffer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Carl Richard Young, and her siblings Glenna Baumgart and Blanche Coyle. She is survived by her three children, James (Phyllis) of Gainesville, Susan (Richard) Fischer of Erie, PA and Rebecca (Richard) Williamson of Ormond Beach. Grandchildren Kimberly, Kerry, Brian, Jason, Kaitlyn, Amy, Laura, Chelsea and Richard, and 14 great grandchildren. A devoted Christian, Elva enjoyed Bible study with friends, cooking, gardening, making quilts and feeding wild birds. She was a loving Mother and Nana. Her kindness will live on in the hearts of her family. Special thanks to the caring staff at Grand Villa Assisted Living in Ormond Beach, Brooks Americare Home Health, and dear friends Betty Polistena and Galina Burkovskiy. Viewing will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, from 2-4 at Volusia Memorial Funeral, located at 4815 Clyde Morris Boulevard, Port Orange, FL 32129. Burial will be in Erie, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children ®, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Arrangements under the direction of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Ormond Beach, FL.