Kathryn J. Ellis' Obituary
Kathyrn Joann Ellis (nee Collins), 86 of Olmsted Twp., passed away at home after a short illness, Sunday, July 26, 2020. Born on February 27, 1934 in Cashmere, WV to the late William M. and Josephine (nee Dehart) Collins. Beloved wife of Eric; loving mother of Barbara Stemple, Deborah (Rick) Copfer and the late Robert Canterbury Jr.; cherished grandmother of Lisa and Kurtis Stemple, John (Mariem) MacDonald, Jodi (Brian) Rotolo; great grandmother of Carter, Noah and Grant Rotolo; dear sister of William “Bud” Collins, Jean Wills and Earlene Mann; adored aunt of Rhonda Mann, Darlene Cole and Grump Wills.
The family wishes to thank the staff at UH Seidman Cancer Center at St. John Medical Center, especially Dr. Richard Chang and Gail Bujorian for their compassion and care. The family is gratefully appreciative of nursing staff of Hospice of the Western Reserve for the care and help they gave.
Private family services were held.
Donations may be made in Kathryn’s name to UH Seidman Cancer Center at St. John Medical Center, 29325 Health Campus Dr #1, Westlake, OH 44145 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101 Cleveland OH 44192 or online at hospicewr.org/tribute
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