D. Jean Ellis

March 6, 1929 - June 3, 2015

D. Jean Ellis March 6, 1929 – June 3, 2015 D. Jean Ellis, 86, of Akron, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born on March 6, 1929, in Rochester, to Estle L. and Mary E. (Nellans) Bryant. She was married on July 28, 1950, in Valparaiso, to Leroy Ellis, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1963. Jean worked at various places in Akron, most recently at the Mini Mart in Akron. Jean graduated from Akron High School. She was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Survivors include her sons, Daniel and wife Doran Ellis, Carmel, and Steve and wife Karla Ellis, Kewanna; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Ellis; sons Tom Ellis and Phillip J. Ellis, sister Betty Landis and brother David L. Bryant. Her funeral service is 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastor David Eaton officiating. Interment will be in Nichols Cemetery, Akron. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Hartzler Funeral Home Akron. Memorial contributions may be made to Akron United Methodist Church for the stained glass window fund.