Elberta “Ellie” (McCombs) Waltermire, 75, of Clymer died Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA.
The daughter of Aurel Raymond and Virginia Elberta (Erwin) McCombs, she was born on September 10, 1947 in Indiana, PA.
On August 16, 1965 Ellie married Edwin Lynn Waltermire and they shared over forty-six years of marriage until his death on March 15, 2012.
Ellie attended the Faith Victory Temple Church in Starford, PA.
For twelve years Ellie worked as a receptionist for Maize Photography in Indiana, PA.
In 2017 she retired as a salesperson with Fisher Furniture in Dixonville, PA after fourteen years of employment.
Ellie greatly enjoyed tending to her vegetable and flower gardens. She loved traveling and taking photographs.
Known as a wonderful cook, her hospitality instantly made you feel welcome in her home. Ellie continuously devoted her time and attention to caring for her home.
She greatly loved spending time with her family.
Ellie is survived by her three children: her daughter, Lynn Ann Waltermire of Clymer, PA and her two sons: Harry Jay Waltermire and wife Jodi (Watkins) of Marion Center, PA and Larry Ray Waltermire of Clymer, PA; her three grandchildren: Hunter, Levi and Daniel Waltermire; her sister, Virginia Waltermire of Clymer, PA; her brother, Robert Aurel McCombs of Clymer, PA; lots of nieces and nephews and Ellie’s best friend for the last seven years, Pastor Bob White.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Family and friends will be received from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. A Noon service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 8, 2022 with Pastor Bob White officiating. Interment will follow at the Laurel Swamp Cemetery in Heilwood, PA.
Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign Ellie’s guestbook and share a condolence message or memory.