Jeanne Ellenberger

ELLENBERGER – Carol Jean, “Jeanne,” 76, Portage, formerly of South Fork, went to be with the Lord, April 30, 2017, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born February 15, 1941, in South Fork, daughter of Edward D. and Geraldine P. (Fleck) Ellenberger.

Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary Jane Ellenberger; brother, James Ellenberger; and nephew, Matthew Ellenberger.

Survived by sisters, Nancy, wife of John Nicely, Chadds Ford; and Dorothy, wife of Dennis Bowen, South Fork; sister-in-law, Peggy (Hawthorne) Ellenberger, Birmingham, Alabama; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Jeanne was a devoted and active member of First United Methodist Church, South Fork, where she was the Sunday School secretary, sang in the choir, and was a member of their Philathea Class. Graduate of South Fork High School, class of 1959, and organizer of many class reunions. She was a longtime secretary for Empire Foundations and member of the South Fork Lions Club, where she cooked meals for their meetings for many years.

Friends will be received at First United Methodist Church from 1 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Terry Trudgen, officiating.

Following cremation an inurnment service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork

Special thanks to the staff of Maple Winds for their kindness and care.

As an expression of sympathy, please consider memorial donations to First UMC Philathea Class.

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