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Official Obituary of

Elaine Louise (Shive) Ellinger

October 14, 1946 ~ March 3, 2025 (age 78) 78 Years Old

Elaine Ellinger Obituary

 

Elaine Louise Ellinger, 78, of Dillsburg passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at the U.P.M.C. Memorial Hospital, York.

   She was born October 14, 1946, Wellsville, PA the daughter of the late Edwin and Lillie (Hess) Shive.

   Elaine enjoyed birdwatching, gardening, hiking, and attending car shows and craft fairs. She also enjoyed hosting family picnics.

   Elaine is survived by her husband Richard A. Ellinger; two daughters, Denise M. Kline (Brian) of Lewisberry, Teresa A. Shultz (Dave) of Mechanicsburg; two grandchildren, Shelby E. Trout (Brett), Braydon M. Kline; two great-grandchildren, Harper and Roman Trout. Elaine was preceded in death by her brother Fred Shive.

   Services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11:00 am at Franklintown United Brethren Church, 10 N. Baltimore Rd., Franklintown, PA. A visitation will be held Saturday from 10-11 am at the church. Burial will be held in the Dillsburg Cemetery-Golf Course Road.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.


Services

Visitation
Saturday
March 8, 2025

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Franklintown United Brethren in Christ Church
10 North Baltimore Street
Franklintown, PA 17323

Funeral Service
Saturday
March 8, 2025

11:00 AM
Franklintown United Brethren in Christ Church
10 North Baltimore Street
Franklintown, PA 17323

Donations

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown MD 21741
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=default&lang=en

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