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Patricia L. "Pat" Ellenberger, 82, of Bellefonte, passed away Sunday surrounded by family at the home of her daughter, Malissa and Ed Tate, after an extended illness. She was born in Bellwood, the daughter of George and Lillian (Miller) Stephens.
On June 16, 1962, in Warriors Mark, she married Grant "Gene" Ellenberger, who died Sept. 15, 2021.
She is survived by her daughter, Malissa, and husband, Ed Tate, of Bellefonte; grandchildren: Anthony and wife, Megan Jenkins; Matthew and wife, Kacey Jenkins; Kevin Tate; and Kelly Tate; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Gracie.
Pat worked at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Tyrone, formerly Epworth Manor, as a caregiver and housekeeper.
Her greatest pleasures were her grandchildren and family, which she loved dearly. She also enjoyed painting and working outside with her flowers.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home, 3784 Warriors Mark Path, Warriors Mark, with Pastor Jody Reese officiating.
Interment will take place at Ross Cemetery, Marengo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at stjude.org.