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Nancy Karen (Stiffler) Demeke

Nancy Karen (Stiffler) Demeke formerly of Hemet, CA; Mesa, AZ; and Northridge, CA passed away on July 8, 2024.

She was born on November 22, 1941 in Indiana, PA; the daughter of Leila Willivene Stiffler (née Klingensmith) and James Seward Stiffler.

In her 82 years, in various locales, she was a member of many churches of different denominations including Methodist, Presbyterian and Catholic.

Karen attended what was at the time Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, Pennsylvania as a music major. In the early 1960's Karen moved from Vandergrift to Los Angeles with her parents. In the 1970's she was a sales representative for National Cash Register in Los Angeles, CA; after which she developed a career in accounting for many firms in the San Fernando Valley. She enjoyed singing in choirs, researching Klingensmith family genealogy, travel, and reading..

Karen is survived by her daughter Shelly Lynn Demeke-Persico and her husband Tom Persico. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband James Scott Demeke.

Interment will be private at Whitesburg Presbyterian Cemetery, Kittanning, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association or Alzheimer's Association

A memorial page for Nancy Karen Demeke is anticipated shortly at willowise.com.


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