Mary Ellen Backes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Backes of Sparta, New Jersey, born in Brooklyn, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 8, 2026 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Mary Ellen may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Mary Ellen touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in Mary's memory.
