IN MEMORY
Information provided by Ellen's husband Wes.
Ellen Gabell Clinger November 14, 1948-August 23, 2014
Clinger, Ellen Renate
November 14, 1948-August 23, 2014
65, Passed away on August 23, 2014 from cancer at her home. Ellie was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Renate and Frank Gabell. She is survived by her husband Wes, two children Steven and Ashley, her grandchildren Xavier and Hazel as well as her mother, her sister Vera, her brother Charles and numerous nieces and nephews. Ellie had a passion for life and trying new things; she traveled all over the world in her younger days and throughout her entire life. She was fluent in both Greek and German, and she loved to celebrate traditions from both countries. Ellie worked hard at being a stay-at-home mom and also worked for the court system proofreading transcripts. Ellie enjoyed baking, reading, volunteering and spending time with family. She will be remembered for her commitment and dedication to all of her endeavors, especially her work as a Girl Scout leader. Her ability to open up new horizons for those around her and her adventurous spirit made her incredibly unique, and she is leaving behind a legacy of love and caring for others.
Susan Devlin
A dear friend of Ellen's from college has asked us to post this note:
I was profoundly saddened to learn just today of Ellen's passing, already two years ago now. I was suddenly, unexpectedly, and deeply grief-stricken as I read her obituary. It was a somber shock, as if a dim and distant but very pleasant and meaningful chapter in my own life's memory had closed, and I desperately felt a need to express my thoughts. Ellen and I dated 'steady' during her freshman year at Ashland College (now University), 1966-1967, and I was greatly disappointed when she did not return for her sophomore year. As I grew to know Ellen, I was deeply intrigued by her travel experiences and linguistic aptitudes (I was a language major). We spent many hours chatting about life in Europe, especially Germany, where I had also spent some time in high school. Her sense of humor was infectious, and her laugh was both delightful and mischievous. My life is richer for having known her, and the world is missing a bright light, while heaven has welcomed a new angel. Although belated, I send my heart-felt and sincere condolences to her family, who I know must surely miss her very much.
- Philip Beekley, Ashland College Class of 1969