Anne B. Stihler, 88 years, of Elkins, WV, formerly of Monroe passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center in Elkins. Anne was born October 3, 1921 in Westmoreland County, PA the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna (Bazuk) Rafko. On February 8, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe Anne married her beloved husband Clarence W. Stihler. He preceded her in death on August 11, 1989. During WWII, Anne worked at the Monroe Auto Equipment Company and later in life sold Avon products. Most of her life Anne was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. Anne was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Monroe. Anne was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, and enjoyed reading and various types of crafts such as woodworking, quilting, stained glass and ceramics. Anne is survived by her 2 loving children; Craig (Christine) Stihler whom she made her home with in Elkins and Scott (Cherie) Stihler of Fairbanks, AK. In addition to her parents and husband, Anne was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Rose Helen and Mary and 3 brothers; Charles, Buck and John. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd in Monroe, where a scripture service will be held at 7:00 PM. On Saturday, October 10, 2009 she will lie in state at St. Mary's Catholic Church from 12:30 until Mass of the Resurrection celebrating her life at 1:00 PM. Fr. Marc Gawronski pastor of the church will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be given to the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter, 100 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105