Obituary

Berkey, Ellen V., 86, Windber, passed away Sunday February 24, 2019, at St. Jude’s Haven, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 11, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Albert and Eva (McCreary) Repp. Preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Russell E. Berkey. Survived by her children, Scott Berkey (Debra), Alexandria, VA; Todd Berkey (Christine Witprachtiger),Windber, PA; her Grand dog Samantha, and her friends. Ellen was a retired long-distance telephone operator for Bell Telephone, and also tended to her home, and family. She played the Ukulele, Harmonica, and enjoyed writing jingles. She enjoyed watching Turner Classic movies, and listening to late night talk radio. She enjoyed 22 years of Circle of Friends at Orchard Point retirement community, she also had many happy memories of growing up in downtown Johnstown, “See Ya!”. Friends will be received Wednesday February 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Simple Alternatives, Inc., 717 Main St., Windber. Interment will be in Berkey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ellen can be made to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave. Windber, PA 15963. Arrangements in care of Simple Alternatives, Inc., Affordable Cremation & Sensible Funeral Care. Condolences may be made at SimpleAlternativeCares.com