Nancy S. Stiles | Business manager, 56

Nancy S. Stiles, 56, of North Wales, business manager for the American Society of Marine Artists, died of complications from lung cancer Oct. 27 at her home.

Born in Ambler, she grew up in Fort Washington and graduated from Upper Dublin High School in 1969. After working for an insurance agency in Willow Grove, she worked for agencies in Northampton, Mass., and Fairfield, Conn.

While living in Connecticut, she became the marine artists' society's business manager and later was a member of its board of directors. She held both posts at her death.

The society, which has about 650 members, promotes marine artists across the nation.

Mrs. Stiles is survived by her husband, Graham; two sons, Graham R. and Stephen; a brother, Don; three nephews; and two nieces.

Visitation is at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forrest Ave., Ambler, followed by a 4:30 p.m. Memorial Mass there.