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Ellen O'CONNOR Obituary
83, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, May 1st, 2021, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born May 16th, 1937, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Viar) Penwell. Ellen retired from the Springfield News Sun and was a member of the Ohio Lyric Chorus. She is survived by her children: Michael (Rhonda) O'Connor, Gail Sue Michael and Cindy (Ralph) Foster; her grandchildren: John (Lindsey) O'Connor, Jennifer (Ian) Lochner, Kyle O'Connor, Amanda (JR) Valvano, Michael O'Connor, Trishia (Jason Watson) Michael, Justin
Michael and Sara (Zeb Thomas) Nave and Emily Nave; several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ellen is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Wesley
O'Connor; a son, John W. O'Connor; son-in-law, James Nave, her siblings: Martha Rhome and John Penwell. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, May 10th at 11:00 a.m. at Littleton & Rue Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services (10-11 a.m.) Burial will
follow in Rose Hill Mausoleum. Memorial gifts may be made Ohio MS Society and American Heart Association. Online
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Tammy Isaacs
May 9, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Ellen at what is now called Springfield Assistant living. She was so sweet every time I went into her room. She will be dearly missed by so many! My heart goes out to her family and close friends.
American Heart Association
May 7, 2021
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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May
10
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory830 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503-3610
May
10
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory830 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503-3610
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