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Ellen MOORHEAD Obituary

Ellen L. Moorhead, 93, of Roanoke, formerly of Syracuse, N.Y. passed away, Thursday, May 2, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Moorhead and son, Bernerd A. Moorhead. Ellen was born in Marcellus, NY, daughter of the late Arthur Webber and Catherine Merriman. She lived in Roanoke for 18 years. Ellen retired from General Electric after 30 years.
Surviving are her sister, Mary Cook, of Florida; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Moorhead; three grandchildren, Susan (Rich) Gladfelter, Bonnie (Tim) Vaughn and Scott (Kari) Moorhead and six great-grandchildren, Eric, Ryan, Matthew and Adam Gladfelter, Madeline Vaughn and Emily Moorhead.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Butler-Badman Funeral Home in Syracuse, NY.

Published by Roanoke Times on May 5, 2013.

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May 7, 2013

Rest in peace Aunt Ellen.

Lisa Andruscavage

May 6, 2013

Dear Susan, I know how much you loved your grandmother. She was very lucky to have you watching over her, especially at the end. Lisa

Bonnie Vaughn

May 4, 2013

I love you so much, Grandma, and will forever miss you!! You added such a special spark in my life!! May you go rest peacefully w/Grandpa & Dad!!

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