Betty Ellis

CROGHAN – Betty Jean Ellis, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, August 20, 2026, at her home in Croghan, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Lewis County Hospice.

Born on January 17, 1946, in Lowville to the late Ira C. and Laura (Albertson) Zehr, Betty graduated from Beaver River Central School. She married Harry L. Ellis, who passed away on February 7, 2021. Betty worked as a Nurse's Aide for New York State and held various nursing positions throughout Lewis County. She was also a member of the Croghan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and loved knitting special gifts for many.

She is survived by her two children: a son, Darin (Leigh-Ann) Ellis of British Columbia, and a daughter, Robin (Francis) Seelman of Indian River; her grandchildren, Lauramae, Amanda, Anthony, Devin, Brett and Bayleigh, as well as her great-grandchildren and her siblings, Ralph (Gloria) Zehr of Adams Center, Bob Zehr of Croghan, Janet (Jeff) Peck of Castorland, Janis (Jerry) Williams of Croghan, Jim Zehr of Croghan and Ellen Zehr of Florida, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Harry, her son Jody, who passed away on January 31, 2007 in a snowmobile accident, and her brother, Richard Zehr of Watertown.

Services will be held privately by the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Sundquist Funeral Home, Lowville.