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Brian Todd Age 30, of 265 W. 18th Street, Elmira Heights passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Brian was born May 16, 1972 in Elmira. He was a graduate of EFA and was currently employed by Hale Construction as a roofer. Brian lived life to the fullest, loved the outdoors, country music and had a zest for NASCAR racing. Survivors include his parents Virginia and Howard Ellis of Elmira Heights, three children, Jharmi Leach, Jhamiz Leach both of Elmira and Dominic X. Miller of Big Flats, a brother, Howard Ellis, Jr. and his fiance Jessica Wood of Elmira, grandmother, Bernetta Ellis of Elmira, several nieces, nephews who called him Uncle Todda, aunts, uncles, also he is survived by Patrick Leach of CA and a host of friends. Todd, as he was known by his family and friends was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Edward and Mary Black and paternal grandparents Frank and Yolanda Leach. Family and friends are invited to call Saturday, August 31, 2002 from 4 to 8 PM at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 8 PM. Interment will be in Mountain Lake Cemetery, Burlington, PA. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Ellis, Jr., Brian Russell, Jeff Levanduski and Joe Mowrey. Barrett logo
Published by Star-Gazette on Aug. 30, 2002.

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