Obituary of Ellen L. Armstrong

Mrs. Ellen L. Armstrong, 84, formerly of Titusville, died Saturday afternoon November 23, 2013 at her daughter’s residence in Enola, PA. Ellen was born on October 15, 1929 at Hydetown, PA, a daughter of the late Richard and Madelyn Goodwill Donovan. She was raised by her grandparents, Fred and Ida Donovan. Ellen was formerly married to Floyd Armstrong. She was a graduate of the Titusville High School and of the Sibley Hospital School of Nursing in Washington, DC, class of 1973. She had been employed as a nurse at the Titusville Area Hospital for a number of years. Ellen had also worked at the former MFG Boat Company in Union City. She was a former member of the Diamond United Methodist Church and a current member of the Enola Emanuel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Wyant and husband Alan of Centerville, Shirley Copeland of Pleasantville, and Carole Armstrong of Enola with whom she made her home; seven grandchildren, Scott Wyant and wife Robin of Meadville, Mark Wyant and wife Steffanie of Transfer, PA, Shannon Hasbrouck and husband Jim of Centerville, Jason Rankin and wife Sarah of Grand Valley, Joni Wescoat and husband Kevin of Titusville, MSGT Kurt Copeland stationed with the US Air Force at Belgium, and Deanna Morris and husband Aaron of Pittsburgh; 16 great grandchildren; and one great great grandson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Duane Copeland; a great granddaughter; two step-brothers; and a step-sister. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at which time the funeral service will be conducted with Rev. John Hall officiating. Interment will be in St. Catharines Cemetery in Titusville. The family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania 1320 Linglestown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17110; to any chapter of the American Cancer Society; or to the Enola Emanuel United Methodist Church Building Fund. FLOWERS