ELLEN R. KAUFFMAN , 90, of Orwigsburg, PA, passed away Monday, November 9th, at Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, Pottsville.

Born in West Brunswick, Pa. on November 14, 1924, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Young ) and Charles David Neiswender .

She was the widow of Emerson ( Bill ) W. Kauffman.

She was a devoted member of Salem United Methodist Church Orwigsburg and a Graduate of Orwigsburg High School class of 1944

She worked as a Folder at Fesslers Knitting Mill Orwigsburg. Ellen was also very active in the Orwigsburg Historical Society. She had a love for collecting memorabilia especially stamps and postcards reflecting local history.

Ellen is survived by her son in Law Dale J. Strouse , of Orwigsburg, PA;

Granddaughter Jennifer L. , wife of James Gipe , of Orwigsburg, PA;

Grandson Michael W. Strouse

Her 5 Great - grandchildren are Benjamin, Kira, Wyatt, Jesse and Emmitt and her Brother in law Danny Gangloff

She was preceded by her daughter Sandra L. Strouse on September 3rd , 2015 and her sister Grace Gangloff October 2, 2009.

A Memorial Service will be held at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg, PA, at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 16th. Friends may visit with Ellen's family from 9:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Women

133 South Liberty Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Kimmel's Cemetery, Orwigsburg.