Personal Life
For 30 years, Stapleton's husband William Putch (1924-1983) directed a summer stock theater, Totem Pole Playhouse, at Caledonia State Park in southern Pennsylvania. Stapleton performed occasionally at the theatre with the resident company.
Together they had two children: actor/writer/director John Putch and actress Pamela Putch.
Stapleton's brother, Jack Stapleton, was a stage actor. Her cousin is actress Betty Jane Watson. As of 2012, Stapleton is retired.
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