Carey H. "Bud" Ellis

Born: Sat Aug 13, 1949
Died: Fri Aug 3, 2012


Visitation

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Mon Aug 06, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Mon Aug 06, 2012
Location: Schellsburg Location


Funeral Service

11:00 AM Tue Aug 07, 2012
Location: Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home


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Mr. Carey H. "Bud"  Ellis, 62, of Ellis  Road, Schellsburg, died at 2:43 PM, Friday, August 3rd, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.

Mr. Ellis was born in Roaring Spring on Saturday, August 13, 1949,  the son of the late Hartzel and Jean (Defibaugh) Ellis.

On June 24, 1972, he married Naomi J. (Ackerman) Ellis.  In addition to his wife he is survived by Son- Scott H. husband of  Melissa (Hish) Ellis, Geneva, IL; Son- Matthew A. husband of  Holly (Koshurba) Ellis, Winchester, KY; Sister- Connie Imler, VA; Sister- Carol Peck, VA; Sister- Charlotte Oyler, Everett; Brother- Clair Ellis, Imler; Sister- Cindy Spade, Crystal Spring; Brother- Chuck Ellis, VA. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Sammy, Sophia, Mallory and Haley.

Bud was a member of the St. Peters Lutheran Church of Osterburg.  He served in the US Army as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War with the Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry, where he was awarded the Purple Heart.  Bud graduated Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.  He then went on to earn his Masters Degree in Accounting from St. Francis University.  Bud worked as a licensed CPA for the Internal Revenue Service.  He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Pleasantville VFW Post #9219, the Bedford American Legion Post
#113 and the Military Order of the Purple Heart #992. Bud enjoyed hunting, especially in the American West, shooting, gardening and spending time with his family.  .

A Funeral Service will be held  at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 7th, 2012  with Pastor Donna Wolfinger officiating.

Interment will be held at  Imler Valley Cemetery.

Graveside military rites will be accorded by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.

Friends are invited to call on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasantville VFW or the Bedford American Legion.

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Donna Cox
   Posted Sat August 04, 2012
Naomi and family, I am saddened tonight to learn of your Bud's passing. I will pray for all of you that you will find comfort in each other and the strength of the Lord. Thinking of you. Donna Cox

Bob & Sandy Smith
   Posted Sun August 05, 2012
Naomi & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Craig Coleman
   Posted Sun August 05, 2012
Matt and the Ellis Family,
I was/am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Having recently lost my father as well, I know of the impact and void that is felt. As your family comes together, I hope much comfort can be gained and pride felt, as it seems your dad accomplished much and led an honorable life. Yours, Craig

Parletta and Wayne Davis
   Posted Sun August 05, 2012
Dear Naomi, We will forever cherish the visit we had with you and Bud last month. It seems like only yesterday. He was so proud of his grandchildren and children and was
still up to teasing you. Davises

Ron Benton
   Posted Sun August 05, 2012
To the Ellis Family
Remembering Bud as a former childhood neighbor and Vietnam brother, I send my deepest condolences.

Jody L. Acker/Mastrella
   Posted Mon August 06, 2012
Our condolences to the entire family.

Becky Koren
   Posted Mon August 06, 2012
To Naomi and family - My condolences to you all. I worked with Carey and observed daily his extreme intelligence. He was one of the best agents the Service ever saw. He touched so many of us by quietly teaching and instructing us all the time, every day. Thank you for sharing him with us those many years.

Sharon and Dick Brown
   Posted Mon August 06, 2012
Naomi and family,
Our heartfelt condolences for your loss.

Kim & John Logan
   Posted Mon August 06, 2012
Matt, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Tracy Danielson
   Posted Mon August 06, 2012
To Matt, Holly and the entire Ellis Family,
Please know how deeply sorry I am for your loss. My heart goes out to you all
during this time and I will pray that God will give you comfort in your precious memories of him in the days to come.

My Deepest Sympathy,
Tracy

Deb Colian
   Posted Mon August 06, 2012
Naomi and family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. I worked with Carey and he was my teacher at St. Francis. He always made all of us smile and laugh. Carey was an extraordinary man. I am honored to have known him. He will be truly missed. May God heal your family.

Pamela Douglas
   Posted Mon August 06, 2012
Naomi and family, I had the privilege of knowing and working with Carey in Johnstown. He was indeed a teacher and mentor and likely the smartest person I may ever know. He touched us all with his humor and brilliance and I can't tell you the number of times I reflect on things he taught me. I even had the honor to get one of Carey's bear rugs that I treasure to this day! He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. May your remembrances of Carey bring smiles to your faces and peace in your hearts.

Tammie Hess
   Posted Tue August 07, 2012
I never knew Mr. Ellis but have come to know in the past few weeks what a remarkable man he was. He had a very strong family support system and it showed in all their caring things they said about him. I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to Naomi, Cindy and the rest of his entire family.

Kathy Hauck
   Posted Tue August 07, 2012
Naomi & Family My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bud was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Lynn "Jake" Miller
   Posted Tue August 07, 2012
Naomi and family,

May the love of those around you help you thru the days ahead.

Joanne Felix
   Posted Thu August 09, 2012
Naomi & family, My prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Reon
   Posted Fri August 10, 2012
Dear Naomi, Scott, & Matt,
I just wanted you all to know how much I thought of Bud, and valued his friendship. He left me with some great memories, and I always admired his outlook on life.
Reon

Roy and Joyce Eckman
   Posted Tue August 14, 2012
Our deepest sympathy- He truly was a Hero.

Jeanette Morgan Landgreen
   Posted Sat March 30, 2013
Noc,
I know this is late in coming, but I just heard today of Bud's death through Cathi. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Hope you. Are doing fine. It's been a long time since we've seen each other and I believe the only times I met Bud were when he would pick you up at the trailer (triple M AN) during our summer studies at Ship.

Last summer a few of the old gang got together at my home on Quakertown for a reunion weekend and sometime this year Nancy would love to have us all to Florida for Reunion #2. It was me, Nancy, Cathi, Dot and Ruth. Debbie and Vic were unable to join us. Hope you, too will join us this year.

Again, so sorry about Bud! Keep in touch. Jlandgreen580@gmail.com 267.374.8562

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