Mary Ellen Park, 89, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on October 18,2026 following a brief illness.

She was born in New Castle on August 19, 1937, to Otto Kumrow and Marie (Miller) Kumrow Swisher. She married Bernard Wayne Park on September 11, 1959, for 51 years. She and Wayne had two children, Robert Wayne Park (daughter-in-law Irene) of Oxnard, CA and Patricia Park of Phoenix, AZ.

She was a member of Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles, eating at restaurants, watching television game shows and iced tea.

After living her entire life in New Castle, she moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2025 to be closer to family. She enjoyed living in Madison Meadows retirement community, participating in activities and dining with new friends.

She is survived by her son and daughter, and granddaughter Stephanie Burger who also lives in Phoenix.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, and sisters Jo Ann White of New Castle and Dorothy McKlveen of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th from 11AM -1 PM at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Rev. Michael Spicuzza will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Park Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Mary Ellen may be made to Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church at 220 E. Clen-Moore Blvd., 16105 in New Castle.