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Eleanor Engle Obituary
Eleanor "Ellie" (Charlson) Engle, 86, of Shiremanstown, Pa., died at Harrisburg Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012.
She was born in Delmonton on Saturday, Jan. 2, 1926, daughter of the late Ronald Charlson and Adelia (Corson) Charlson. Ellie was the wife of George Arthur Engle, to whom she was married for 66 years.
Ellie graduated from Millville High School in Millville. She retired from IBM in Mechanicsburg, with over 25 years of service working as a benefits analyst. Ellie also was an insurance salesperson and a professional model. She was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg, where she served as musical events coordinator. Ellie was a member of the Pennsylvania Organ Society and served as a church organist for local churches. She was a strong advocate for the elderly and touched many lives with her can-do attitude.
On June 22, 1952, Ellie signed a contract with the Harrisburg Senators baseball team and for one day was the only woman with a contract to play professional baseball. The commissioner of Minor League Baseball declared the contract null and void the next day when he was made aware of the signing. Ellie was included in the "Women of Baseball" exhibit in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., in 2006.
Ellie's survivors include her loving husband of 66 years, George Arthur Engle; her loving daughter, Lynn Dee Garrett and her husband Buckley R. Garrett of Hummelstown; her loving grandson, who she adored, Zachary George Garrett; and several nieces and nephews.
Among those preceding Ellie in death are a brother, Ronald Charlson, and a sister, Alda Wheldon.
All are welcome to join Ellie's family at her visitation today from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 203 S. Filbert St., Mechanicsburg, with the Rev. Dr. S. David Simon officiating. Burial will be private and at the family's convenience in St. John's Cemetery.
Ellie's family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at her church following the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to her church.
Ellie's family has entrusted her care to Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory, Mechanicsburg.
Read Ellie's full obituary, share your memories and photos, offer your condolences and view her memorial video and portrait at www.byers-buhrig.com.
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AL Thompson
August 31, 2024
Ellie was a beautiful person in every respect. I will always cherish our working relationship and friendship. May she Rest In Heavenly Peace Forever...
Ann Day
July 31, 2024
I just want Eleanor Engles family to know that Eleanor is and has been a big inspiration. I know why they did not let her play the sport she loved. She would of dominated baseball, but regardless of that mishap she had a very full life. Everything that she did was done rite. She was a women of God and I hope to meet her in eternal life. God bless her and her family and just know that your Eleanor has touched me. Ann Day
Richard Serpe
September 22, 2022
Ellie was always kind to me at IBM. Enjoyed our visits, will remember her fondly.
October 19, 2012
Dear Mr. Engle, Lynn Dee and family, It is with sadness that I write this. Mrs. Engle was a dedicated choir director for the Jr. age children at the Church of God in Shiremanstown (me at the time), a great lady whose little girl I "babysat" in 1965 and a mentor to my time working at IBM. She was a wonderful, graceful and "full of life" lady. Will see you in heaven, Mrs. Engle.. Love, Kay Russell Allen
(We were in the Philippines with our daughter and family when Mrs. Engle went to heaven.) Love to you all!
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Patricia Snelbaker
October 4, 2012
I loved Ellie; she was a classy lady.
Patricia Snelbaker
Harold & Phyllis Swift
October 1, 2012
Met Ellie the day she was hired at IBM. Many fond memories.I think the following will sum it all up. "We should be grateful to know Ellie because she will have it all arranged for us in Heaven" God Bless Ellie
Bill Gillenwater
October 1, 2012
I met Ellie in 1973 when I joined the personnel department in Mechanicsburg. She was a wonderful mentor in my early years at IBM and a dear friend for many meny years. Bless Ellie and all her friends and family.
BRENDA KELLEY
September 30, 2012
Ellie was a lovely lady,with such beauty,and poise,and a soft as a rosepedal personality. I have had the pleasure of serving her at one of her favorite resteraunts, ANILES in Boiling Springs.Ive served her and her husband many of times over the years, and what a pleasure it was.I sure will miss her beautifull smile.
Pauline Doudrick-Ruhl
September 30, 2012
Lynn,
One of the hardest thing we experience in this life is lose our Mothers.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Richard Serpe
September 29, 2012
I knew Ellie Engle from our days in HR at IBM. We actually got to know each other better after she retired and we would visit at the many gatherings she and I attended.
Andy Smith
September 29, 2012
Ellie was a lady. Sad to see her passing. All of us that worked at IBM were a family. God bless Ellie.
September 29, 2012
Rest in peace Ellie. You served your coworkers well at IBM. Always willing to take all the time needed to ensure we understood the benefits. We've missed you greatly.
Bill Rudy
Jeannie Spangenberg
September 28, 2012
Ellie Engle has always been one of my favorite people and I've missed her. She helped me and others so much in our IBM days, and always with a smile. May she rest in peace and in Heaven's Glory with God Almighty.
September 28, 2012
So Sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. She touched many lives!!!
We Both knew Ellie from IBM when she was with the HR Department. She always gave us very good advice.
The Johnsons,
Dale & Dottie
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