Sally J. (Stoffer) Dearduff

Sally J. Dearduff, age 75, of Fort Wayne IN, passed away on Tuesday,  July 23, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne, IN. 

Sally was born on November 21, 1948, in California.  Her parents were the late Bill and Millie Stoffer. She married Gary Dearduff in 1989, and he survives and lives in Fort Wayne, IN.

Sally graduated high school and retired from Cessna Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas. She enjoyed camping and being outdoors.

Along with her husband, Sally is survived by one son, Chris (Angie) Carter, Huntertown, IN; two stepsons, Tony (Erin) Dearduff, Huntington, IN, Matt Dearduff, Fort Wayne, IN; step-daughter, Bridgett (Shane) Burkhart, Huntington, IN; brother, Bill (Vicki) Stoffer, Wichita, KS; 10 grandchildren, Dillon (Angel) Balyeat, Drew Carter, Evans Carter, Adam Carter, Jeremiah Carter, Jacob Dearduff, Isaac (Leah) Dearduff, Kaitlyn (Dalton) Adams, Sarah Dearduff, Conner Burkhart; and four great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024,  from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. all at McElhaney Funeral Home-Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Drive, Roanoke, IN, with Pastor Jason Fields officiating.

There will be a private graveside service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Roanoke Fire Department or to the NE Indiana Honor Flight in care of McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Drive, Roanoke, IN, 46783.

McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Drive, Roanoke, IN, is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences:  www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com

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