Obituaries

Joshua R. Ellis, 40, of Windsor, NY entered into rest on July 15, 2024, due to complications from diabetes.

He is survived by his children, Hunter Ellis and Lincoln Ellis; his mother, Loretta (Jim) Bishop; his father, Darl Ellis; his companion, Kimberly Seamans; siblings, James Bishop Jr (Whitney Thurston), Thomas (Kerry) Gallagher, Steven (Tina) Gill, Danielle Ellis, Deanna Ellis, Chris Ellis, Darl Ellis Jr.; cousins, including Keith Beach; aunts and uncles, including Glen Robinson; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Everett "Poppy" and Loretta Clapper; and the mother of Hunter, Michelle Lewis.

Josh was a graduate of Blue Ridge High School in 2002. He began working in stone quarries. Josh was an avid fan of dirt track racing, which lead him to working for Penn Cann Speedway. He enjoyed drawing and going to the races. He was a fan of the NY Giants, watching football, especially when his son was playing. Josh cared for the needs of others more than his own needs. He had a way of making people smile and laugh. Josh loved his two sons dearly.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc. Hallstead, PA. Friends may call from 5:00-7:00pm prior to the service.

In his honor, please take your family to a race at Penn Cann Speedway or to a Windsor Knights Football game.

Leona Jane Kader age 93, passed away July 10, 2024 in Cocoa, Florida. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry Hallstead and Gertrude Weber Whitmore; husbands, Donald Merrill, Joe Stella and Roy Kader; sons Kenneth and Kevin Merrill; sisters, Jane Whitmore, Florence Mead and Donna Curtis; brother, Dennis Whitmore.

She is survived by her grandson, Brandon Merrill; sisters, Esther Thome, Evelyn Hoops, Dale Ann Whitmore and Lugene Williams (Gary); brother, Nelson "Hank" Whitmore (Jean); many nieces, nephews and friends.

Services were held Sunday, July 21st and Monday, July 22nd at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH.

Private interment was in Green Lawn Cemetery.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Leona Jane (Hallstead) Kader, please visit our floral store at: www.egan-ryan.com/obituary/Leona-Kader/sympathy-landing.

Nancy J. Langdon, 78, of Susquehanna, PA passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Charles Langdon; by her three children, Christopher Langdon, Denneen (Bruce) Pinckard, Kenneth (Steffi) Langdon; seven grandchildren, Lauren (Kaelin) Glover, Jesse Langdon, William Pinckard, Maggie Langdon, Charlie Pinckard, Emma Langdon, Mia Langdon; sister, Arlene; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Grace Kragel; and her brother, Donald Kragel.

Nancy graduated Elmont Memorial High School in 1964. She was the best partner and friend Charlie could have ever dreamed of and married in 1966. She was a loving wife and mother. Nancy's greatest joy in life was caring for the needs of her family.

At her request, there will be no public services. Arrangements under the direction of the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc.

Please consider memorial contributions to: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org.