John Griffin Ellis

My deepest, most heartfelt condolences are with you and your family. John touched my life and he will never be forgotten. Kindest regards, Yvonne Clemens

Hello Ellis Family ~ I've read this lovely article about John to my mother and she asked me to write on her behalf. She has many wonderful memories of her travels with my dad and the Marks. "John and Mila managed everything to perfection - over 20 trips!" Years ago a multi-gen trip to the Baltics and Russia was also planned for our extended family. A highlight was touring the State Hermitage Museum before it opened for the day and seeing the Peacock Clock working its magic. Please know we're...

My memories working for/with John, DIck and Mila, and the rest of the crew are life lasting. John always had a big smile on his face, and was one of the warmest people you could know. Two memories stand out for me, when I was newly hired, he commented how he appreciated I used my head for more than a hat rack, and also dancing with him at Natasha's wedding......he was a great dancer! Our world will miss this wonderful man.

Dearest Ellis Family, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of wonderful John! He was, as are all of you, so generous of heart and had the humility so admired by many. My love and sympathy are yours as you feel the void in your lives. Julie Durkheimer

Dear Mila, Natasha and John, We are so sorry to hear about John. Sam has many childhood memories of being together. He was a wonderful man. May his memory be eternal. Love, Sam and Michele

I have many fond memories of John from our times at PSU. We had many laughs together and John was always upbeat and full of energy. We double dated when we went to college dances and we also participated in the International Club at PSU. John was a great human being who was also a very good friend, never to be forgotten.

John was my first boss in the travel industry, at Churchill Tours, and he was a joy to work for. Such a force of energy. He taught me to go the extra way to make the client’s trip easy and memorable. Rest in Peace, friend.

John always had a big smile on his face and always greeted you with love. We will miss him. Nina and Jim Pollock