She was born October 20, 1942 in Washington, a daughter of the late Harold “Dutch” and Ruby Newmyer Rhodes.
Mary Ellen was a graduate of Beth Center High School.
She worked as a deli manager with Safeway, IGA in Waynesburg.
Mary Ellen was formerly of Clarksville (Sandy Plains) and Jefferson areas.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Germantown, MD.
On January 25, 1960 she married Earl B. Neel, who died June 14, 1993.
Surviving are five children, Earl (Debbie) Neel of Jefferson, Nancy (Tommy) Green of Selma, NC, William (Coco) Neel of Germantown, MD, Heather (Jeff) Ahlborn of Romansville, and Rachel (Kenny) Vaughn of Williamsport, MD; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister, Lola (Rich) Bowers of Vestaburg.
Deceased are a sister, Dolores Mason; three brothers, Harold Rhodes, Bob Rhodes and George Rhodes.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, May 23, 2022 and on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 10 am to 12 noon, in the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where services will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Montgomery Hospice, Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20855. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
