Obituary for Steward A. Ellis Jr.
Steward A. Ellis, Jr., 83, of Belleville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his residence.
Born on March 18, 1938 in Mifflintown, Juniata County, he was a son of the late Steward A. and Kathryn N. (Watts) Ellis.
On October 28, 1967, he married his surviving wife, Kristan (Hackenson) Ellis with whom he was blessed to share over 53 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter in law, Carol Ellis of Mount Joy; three grandchildren, Jared Ellis and his wife Sarah, Dylan Ellis and his wife Tanesia, and Kayley Ellis and her husband Ian; two great grandchildren, Quinn Ellis and Beck Ellis; two sisters, Ruth Ann O’Neal of Mifflintown and Connie Quigley of Mifflin; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark A. Ellis and three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Arnold, Roberta J. Ellis, and Esther Rhine.
Mr. Ellis was a 1956 graduate of Juniata Joint High School in Mifflintown and a graduate of Thompson Institute in Harrisburg.
He was employed by the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Lewistown, retiring as the Office Manager after 43 years of service in 2003 .
His memberships included the First United Methodist Church in Lewistown, the Lewistown Elks Lodge #663 BPOE, and the American Water Association.
Steward enjoyed traveling to Europe and the Jersey Shore; however, he cherished the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
All Services will be private with interment taking place at Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery in Mifflintown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Ellis’ memory can be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Third St., Lewistown, PA 17044.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown.
Online condolences and tributes can be shared with the family at www.brownfuneralhomesinc.com.
Born on March 18, 1938 in Mifflintown, Juniata County, he was a son of the late Steward A. and Kathryn N. (Watts) Ellis.
On October 28, 1967, he married his surviving wife, Kristan (Hackenson) Ellis with whom he was blessed to share over 53 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter in law, Carol Ellis of Mount Joy; three grandchildren, Jared Ellis and his wife Sarah, Dylan Ellis and his wife Tanesia, and Kayley Ellis and her husband Ian; two great grandchildren, Quinn Ellis and Beck Ellis; two sisters, Ruth Ann O’Neal of Mifflintown and Connie Quigley of Mifflin; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark A. Ellis and three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Arnold, Roberta J. Ellis, and Esther Rhine.
Mr. Ellis was a 1956 graduate of Juniata Joint High School in Mifflintown and a graduate of Thompson Institute in Harrisburg.
He was employed by the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Lewistown, retiring as the Office Manager after 43 years of service in 2003 .
His memberships included the First United Methodist Church in Lewistown, the Lewistown Elks Lodge #663 BPOE, and the American Water Association.
Steward enjoyed traveling to Europe and the Jersey Shore; however, he cherished the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
All Services will be private with interment taking place at Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery in Mifflintown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Ellis’ memory can be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Third St., Lewistown, PA 17044.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown.
Online condolences and tributes can be shared with the family at www.brownfuneralhomesinc.com.