Obituary of Ellis Coolbaugh

Ellis F. Coolbaugh Of Benson, Arizona Ellis F. Coolbaugh, 89 , of Benson Arizona, passed away at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, on April 9, 2007. He was born on February 24, 1918, in Prattville, Pa., a son of the late Ned and Cora (White) Coolbaugh. Prior to residing with his son, David in Arizona, Ellis had been a long time resident of LeRaysville, Pa. In his earlier years, Ellis enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He was known for his love of life and sense of humor. Ellis is survived by his children, David Coolbaugh of Benson, Arizona and Judy Shiner and her husband, Dale Shiner of Vestal, NY. Four grandchildren; Sandy Gilroy, Mike Shiner, Karen Coolbaugh and Kelly Coolbaugh; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Doris (Carr) Coolbaugh; three sisters, Francis (Coolbaugh) McKinney, Mildred (Coolbaugh) Casey, and Freda (Coolbaugh) Gabriel; two brothers, Morris Coolbaugh and Marvin Coolbaugh; and daughter-in-law, Margaret (Jones) Coolbaugh. Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing on Saturday, April 21, at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 765 Main St., in Vestal, NY from 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will be held immediately following the viewing at 10:30 a.m. at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Vestal Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Vestal, NY.