Ellen M. Dromgoole

Ellen M. Dromgoole obituary, Haddonfield, NJ

Ellen M. Dromgoole

Ellen Dromgoole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services - Haddonfield on Mar. 27, 2025.

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Age: 96 of Voorhees, NJ
Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at Brandywine Living in Voorhees, NJ. Ellen was the beloved wife of the late John J. Dromgoole, Jr. for 61 years. Ellen is survived by her daughters, Linda Hummel (Keith), Lori Bixler (Bill), plus 4 grandchildren, David Hummel (Tracy), Kyle Hummel (Kristen), Kim Bixler, Eric Bixler (Megan), and 4 great-grandsons Bradley, Nicholas, and Theordore Hummel and Austin Bixler.
Ellen was born and raised in Barrington, NJ and attended Culbertson School and Haddon Heights High School, Class of 1946. She attended business school and received her degree in secretarial studies. Ellen worked as a secretary at the 1st Camden National Bank and Trust Company and later became the secretary to the President of the bank. Ellen also resided in Cherry Hill, Ocean City and Berlin, NJ.
Ellen was a member of Ashland Presbyterian Church in Voorhees, NJ and also Union Chapel by the Sea in Ocean City, NJ. She always used her God-given gifts and talents to serve the Lord and His church.
Ellen loved her family, and they all loved her. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Ellen's family will receive friends & relatives on Monday, April 7th, 10-10:45 AM at Ashland Presbyterian Church, 33 E Evesham Rd., Voorhees, NJ; where her Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Ellen may be made to: Samaritan Hospice (www.SamaritanNJ.org) or to Ashland Presbyterian Church at the above address. (www.ashlandchurch.org/)

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