Ellen F Kimmel

November 7, 1913 - August 2, 2013

Ellen F Kimmel, age 99, of Hegins, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Friday, November 7, 1913, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Calvin and Vinnie Smeltz Stutzman. She was a 1931 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School and the former Millersville Normal School. She taught elementary school for 41 years in the Tri-Valley School District. She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain. She was also a member of the Tri-Valley Education Association. She was an organist and choir director for many years at the Valley View Church of God. Ellen was an avid bowler and enjoyed holiday crafts. She enjoyed sending birthday and greeting cards to numerous friends. Her husband Arlen Kimmel passed away in 1961. She was also preceded in death by a sister Alvina Lynagh and a brother Lee Stutzman. She survived by her extended family Gary Snyder and his wife Sharol of Hegins, Melissa Greiner and her husband Todd of Elizabethtown, Michelle Snyder of Hegins, Kelsey Greiner of Elizabethtown, and Kamryn Greiner of Elizabethtown; and several cousins. Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Monday, August 12, 2013, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Michael Klahr and Rev. Carl Shankweiler officiating. Visitation was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the funeral home. Burial was be made in the Church of God Cemetery, Valley View. Memorial contributions can be made to the Tri-Valley Public Library, 633 E Main Street, Hegins PA 17938 to honor the many years as an educator who touched the lives of many of her pupils. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.