Mrs. Ellen Louise Smith
August 29, 1948 - December 14, 2020
Ellen Louise Smith, 72 of Englewood, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 14, 2020. Ellen was born August 29, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY to Frederick and Eleanor (Winkelman) Wangelin who preceded her in death. Ellen leaves to cherish her memory, he beloved husband Steve Smith with whom she just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by going to their honeymoon site, Nantucket. Also surviving are her children Carey (Jim) Champion and their children Jacob, Lucas and Ezra; Josh (Tiffany) Smith and their children Audrey, Caroline and Sawyer; Beth (Michael) Lee and their children Savannah and Rose; brother Bob (Ann) Wanglin, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts & uncles, as well as dear friends, Barb Fischer, Lyn Robertson (and group of close friends, The Turkeys). She also leaves behind her beloved pet dog Lacey. Ellen was a 1970 graduate of Denison University and received her Paralegal degree from Sinclair Community College. She taught high school in the Pandora - Gilboa School System, was a paralegal and had worked as an editor at Lexis Nexis. Ellen was a voracious reader, swimmer and gardener. She loved to travel and do family genealogy. Ellen was a super involved and attentive grandma, she is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Private services will be held at the convenience of her family.
Ellen Louise Smith, 72 of Englewood, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 14, 2020. Ellen was born August 29, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY to Frederick and Eleanor (Winkelman) Wangelin who preceded her in death. Ellen leaves to cherish her memory,... View Obituary & Service Information