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Official Obituary of

James M. Ellis

July 4, 1959 ~ April 13, 2025 (age 65) 65 Years Old

Obituary

James Michael Ellis, 65 of Lancaster, PA passed away Sunday April 13, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster.

Born July 4, 1959 in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel R. Ellis and the late Jean Elizabeth Swett.

James grew up in West Chester and attended Milton Hershey School.

He worked as a Welder for Ballymore in West Chester for more than 25 years

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle (when he was younger) & watching tv.

He is survived by his sister, Jennifer A. Ford, sister, Lyndia Ellis, and his step-siblings. His nephews Andrew Barry and Matthew Ford, and his niece Melinda Ford.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Dolores Ellis, step-sister Sue Gemma & his step-brother Billy Galbreath.

Services and Interment will be private.

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com


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