It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Naomi J. Ellis (Ackermann), who left us on January 5, 2026 to join her beloved husband, Carey.

Naomi was born to Henry and Verna Ackerman on October 23, 1950, in Windber, PA. She grew up on the family farm and orchard, Hope Fruit Farm, with her older sister Phyllis Ann Strayer. Naomi graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School in 1968, where she was a cheerleader.

She went on to Shippensburg University where she earned a degree in Education, like her mother and sister. Naomi was an elementary school teacher and retired from the Chestnut Ridge school district.

Naomi married Carey, her high school sweetheart, on June 24, 1972.

Carey and Naomi were excited to build their forever home next to the farm where Naomi grew up. There they raised their two sons, Scott and Matthew, and taught their boys all they knew about hunting and gardening. She was a farm girl from her first day of life to her last day on earth.

Naomi dedicated her life to her family. Carey and Naomi were proud grandparents to Mallory, Samuel, Sophia, and Haley. Naomi was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

She is survived by her children, Scott (Melissa) and Matthew (Holly), her grandchildren Mallory, Samuel, Sophia, and Haley, her sister and best friend Phyllis Ann Strayer, her brother-in-law Paul Strayer, niece Shelley Lockard, great niece Presley, and many other nieces and nephews.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Verna, and husband Carey.

The family would also like to thank the women who cared for Naomi: Cindy, Deana, Kathy, Pat, and the Gentiva Hospice staff these last few years but especially her sister Phyllis Ann.

Rest in peace, dear Naomi. You will be deeply missed and forever cherished in our hearts.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family

Interment will be at Imler Valley Cemetery, Imler.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to National MS Society www.nationalmssociety.org in her memory.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania.