Edward C. Ellis

1920 - 10

Edward C. Ellis, beloved husband and father, 90, of Clermont, Fla., formerly of Plantation, Fla., died Sunday morning, June 5, 2011, at Mike Conley Hospice in Clermont. He grew up in Mars and graduated from Mars High School. Born Oct. 6, 1920, in Raccoon Township, Beaver County, he was the son of the late Carlisle and Priscilla (Bolhorst) Ellis. The family lived briefly in Beaver County before moving to Adams Township. Mr. Ellis was a retired insurance adjuster for Allstate Insurance and served on its Disaster Response Team. He was a licensed funeral director in the State of Florida, where he relocated in 1949. He also served as a regional supervisor for Shaklee. A World War II veteran, Mr. Ellis served with the 3rd Infantry Division of the Army in Germany after the D-Day invasion. He was a rifle platoon sergeant, and during his service tour he received the Combat Infantry Badge as well as several other awards and decorations for valor and meritorious service, including the Bronze Star. He was a member of Plantation United Methodist Church and was an active volunteer on behalf of the homeless and hungry in Ft. Lauderdale. He and his wife and children traveled extensively, visiting nearly all 50 states, as well as Europe, India, China and Africa. He is survived by his devoted wife, Shirley (Dietrich) Ellis, a North Hills native whom he married June 25, 1948; and two children, Scott E. Ellis, of Orlando, Fla., and Jody L. Ellis, of Plantation. Loved ones Sue Maier and Don Meeker, also of Orlando and Plantation, respectively, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Elbert H. Ellis Sr.; and a sister, Dorothy Ellis Trozzi, both of Mars. Friends will be received from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. Services will follow at 8:30 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Leseganich, officiating. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Allegheny County Memorial Park, McCandless. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ed's name to the Jessie Salone Nursing Education Fund, c/o Memorial Foundation, 3711 Garfield St., Hollywood, FL 33021. Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.