Joan Marie (Perry) Ellsworth

Joan M. Ellsworth
    On the morning of August 20th, 2015, Joan Marie (Perry) Ellsworth of Columbia Cross Roads passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  She was 69 years of age.  Born in Troy on June 6th, 1946, she was the daughter of John and Helen (Cole) Perry.    Joan worked as a healthcare aide and was employed at Bradford County Manor for several years.  She enjoyed fishing and observing the beauty of nature, and would watch the hummingbirds for hours on end.  She was the kind of person who personified the expression, "to know her was to love her."   She had a quick sense of humor and made friends instantly with everyone she met.  Joan was always ready to help those in need.  She enjoyed playing BINGO and Eucre on line, and the companionship of her dog, "Bear."  Most importantly, she was a woman with a deep, abiding faith in the Lord and love and devotion for her family.
   Joan is survived by her husband, Gary McNeal, at home,  sons Bill (& Leslie) Ellsworth of Troy, Eric (& Marcile) Ellsworth of Alba, daughter Robin (& Bernie) Baker of Troy, stepdaughters  Michelle McNeal and Marie McNeal,  sisters Dorothy (& Richard) Shellenberger of Elmira, Bev Dickerson of Elmira, Nancy (& Dick) Rosekrans of Erin, NY, Donna (& Dave) Westrick of Elmira and Jeannie (& Spencer) Thomas of Columbia Cross Roads, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.   She was preceded in death by her brothers  Delos "Punk" Perry and John Perry, and sister Shirley Vanderpool.  
   Visitation will be 6 to 7 PM Thursday at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton.  A celebration of her life will take place at 7 o'clock PM.  Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
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