Obituary of Bertha M. Ellis

Bertha M. Ellis Bainbridge, NY Bertha M. Ellis, 72, of Bainbridge, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Bertha was born on December 7, 1938, daughter of the late Joseph and Freida Stevens in Sidney. On July 4, 1958, Bertha was married to Clinton Ellis in Bainbridge. He predeceased her on September 16, 2000. She was a longtime employee of Kmart, working in the cafeteria as a cook, for over 40 years. Bertha was an honest, kind and outspoken woman. She was dearly loved by her family, and will be truly missed. Bertha is survived by: Her children: Irvin and Vicky Stevens, Kenneth and Debra Ellis, Jim Ellis and Joe Ellis. Sister, Lydia Oxx Two brothers, Joseph Stevens and William and Ruth Stevens Grandchildren: Ida Hardaway, Shelly Ross, Stephanie Stevens and Chris Erceg, Joseph Schreier, Donald Schreier, III, Cassandra Smith, Katrina Ellis and Chris Marshfield Great Grandchildren: Savannah Erceg, Allison Erceg, Aaron Stevens, Christian Ross, Tyler Ross and Evealynne Seymour Great, Great Grandson, Aaron Stevens, and a great, great granddaughter As well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Bertha was predeceased by her daughter, Sandra Ellis Ward and her sister, Lula Tuttle Greene. Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney.