Ellis L. Pugh Sr.

Ellis Pugh Obituary

NEW FREEDOM Ellis L. Pugh, Sr. 80, formerly of Baltimore, Md., died of cancer on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at his residence in New Freedom. Ellis was born September 9, 1927 in Arbovale, W.Va., to the late Bryan and Elva (Wilfong) Pugh. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran who served as a Basic Engineer, a P.O.W. Guard in Manila, Philippines, and earned a Victory Medal. Ellis retired June 30, 1987, from Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, Md., in the 42" CA Department, after 35 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman who had a great passion for hunting and fishing with his family. He also enjoyed spending time working in his garden and maintaining his property, and in his spare time enjoyed watching tennis and golf as well as keeping current on local and world news. In addition to his wife of 59 years, Bobbie (Curtis) Pugh, he is also survived by two sons, Ellis "Lee" Pugh, Jr. and his wife, Eileen of Odenton, Md., and Michael C. Pugh of Pasadena, Md.; two grandchildren, Jeffrey L. Pugh of Woodsboro, Md., and Jennifer L. Farren and her husband, Tom of Annapolis, Md. He is also survived by a sister, Nellie Waybright of Green Bank, W.Va. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Violet and Viola; and a brother, Loman. The family will have a private service at a later time. J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., New Freedom, is being entrusted with the arrangements. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Heartland Hospice, 3417-C, Concord Road, York, PA. 17402.

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Published by York Daily Record on Jun. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ellis Pugh

17 Entries

Tracey Schlager

July 1, 2008

Lee and Eileen:
I cant tell you how sorry I am. Even when we know its coming there is really no way to ever prepare to say goodbye to someone we love so much and are so close to. Just hearing about what a great man he is though Im sure hes recieving his rewards in heaven....I have been lucky enough to have both of my parents still alive so i cant say i know how you feel but if its any comparison to losing a child or a friend I will tell you it will get easier....days turn into weeks that turn into months that turn into years and you dont know how you ever quite made it through but you did and when you look back on it thats when he'll be looking down on you....Remember life is not measured by the number of breaths you take its measured by the moments that take your breath away....I may not have all the knowledge in the world but I know what its like to hurt and grieve for someone and if I can do ANYTHING at all please let me know I love you.....

Mary Piekarski

June 30, 2008

So sorry. Mary & Karl Pi

Marilyn Wierenga

June 30, 2008

Hi Eileen,

My condolences to you and Lee. I am so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I know you loved him dearly.

Pat and Paul Becker

June 30, 2008

So sad to hear you've had such troubling times. We will keep you in our prayers. Is there any thing at all that we can do?? We're right next door!!!

May God give you strength.

Take care.

PAT

Linda LaCoss

June 30, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Life can be so tough at times.

You and Lee are in our prayers.

Linda

Karen and Tom Kerr

June 30, 2008

Eileen,

Please let Lee and his family know how sorry I am for their loss. My Mom will be 81 on July 18th and I see her health failing everyday. My Dad died one month shy of turning 80 and I believe he lived a full and happy life. We have to count our blessings for having shared their life for this long. My prayers will be with you and the family during this grieving time.

Take care,

Karen

Nancy Schiavoni

June 30, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. Sounded like he went on on his terms and a happy man. God Bless all of you during your time of grief and know he is with the angels.

Hugs,

Nancy

Cassandra and Marcos Trevino

June 30, 2008

All of our thoughts and prayers to your family in this time of need.

The Trevinos de New Mexico

Gaye and Ron Hemphill

June 30, 2008

Oh, Eileen and Lee, I am so sorry he passed away but I know it was also a blessing because he is in Heaven and healthy and having fun with his parents and sisters. God Bless you all. Our love and prayers to you and your family.

Love,
Gaye and Ron

Sue Hornberger

June 30, 2008

Dear Eileen and Lee,

I am so sorry about Lee's Dad passing.

It sounds like you all were fortunate to have each other. We know he is in a better place now and out of pain. I pray that God will strenghten you and all his family in this time of sorrow.

God Bless,
Sue

Deena Harris

June 29, 2008

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Believe me, I know what it is like to lose your father. From what I read in the obituary, he sounded like a wonderful man. Prayers to you and your family.

carl schlager

June 28, 2008

lee, im so sorry for your loss,but as im sure you have been told this.he is in a much better place right now.

god bless you
love
carl

Lee Pugh

June 28, 2008

My dad was a very proud, humble and private man. He loved the outdoors and he taught me a lot about hunting and fishing from a young age. Up until the time he actually passed away, he was still thinking about everyone else, rather than himself. I can still hear him ringing his bell, wanting everyone to come into the room, so he could remind us to go into the basement and take something home with us, that belonged to him. Even though he couldn’t eat food himself, near the end, he was always telling us to make sure and eat a “good meal”. He was good at giving orders from his bed, HA!!! I will really miss our time together, but even though he will no longer be with us physically, he will always be with us in “spirit” and he will “never be forgotten”. As I told him near the end, “we will all meet again”!!! I love you dad…. Your son, Leroy….

Eileen Pugh

June 28, 2008

My Father-In-Law was one of the most amazing men I have ever had the blessing of knowing. He treated me as his daughter and I loved him like a father. Everyone loved him. He made it easy. We will truly miss him more than words can say.