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Rudolph Ellow Obituary

Rudolph "Doc" J. Ellow Jr., 70, passed away at Whitehall Manor January 14, 2018. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Rudolph J. Ellow Sr. and Emma (Winkler) Ellow. Rudolph was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, class of 1956, and proceeded to attend Bethlehem Business School. After graduating from college, he started working at the Morning Call as a copyboy, eventually working up to be an editor in the obituary department until his retirement in 2000. In his free time, Rudolph was known to love traveling around the world, playing pool and Golf. He is remembered as being extremely smart and very wise in investing. Rudolph was preceded in death by his great-nephew, Jonathan. SURVIVORS: Sister, Loretta M. wife of William R. Rohrbach; two nephews: Robert J. Rohrbach, his wife, Laurie, and their son, Joel; Richard J. Rohrbach and his wife, Anita, and their daughter, Carissa. SERVICES: PRIVATE WWW.WEBERFUNERALHOMES.COM

Published by Morning Call on Jan. 17, 2018.
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I was so sorry to hear about Rudy's ( Skeezik's) passing. I have many fond memories of being childhood playmates ever since Sacred Heart grade school, spending countless hours with him at his home. Condolences to Loretta and family as well as Linda ,his cousin. Rudy was a great guy.

Bob Zorr

January 29, 2018

Dennis and I are so sorry about Doc's passing. We did get to visit recently. And we are glad that we got to see him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.

Sandra DiLeo-Bernhard

January 23, 2018

SORRY TO HERE OF DOC'S PASSING. I WILL REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD PLAYING TENNIS AND POOL.

YOUR FRIEND SLASH

January 19, 2018

Sorry to hear of Rudy's passing. He was a fun guy to work with back in the good old days of the Morning Call. Not just fun, but good at his job. RIP.

Paula Goff

Coworker

January 18, 2018

My dear friend Rudy we had such good times together growing up and hanging out at Dave's luncheonette 6th &Gordon, Lehigh Saengerbund, and playing cards till dawn. Thanks for all the great memories you gave us all Rest In Peace I will see you soon on the other side

Your good buddy BOB HOFFMAN life is too too short

January 17, 2018

I Remember Rudy, classmate CCHS Class of 65. May you rest well in God's loving arms.

Phyllis Stein

January 17, 2018

I was so very saddened to read of Rudy's passing in today's Morning Call. My sincere condolences to his entire family.

Maryellen Szvetitz Eichelbaum

January 17, 2018

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