Ellen Eberly, of Warren, Pa, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, a daughter of William Key and Elizabeth C. Howard. She graduated from Caroline High School in Bowling Green, Virginia and Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She received her master’s degree in library science from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Ellen spent her entire library career as Children’s Librarian at Warren Public Library. Ellen loved the American west, the National Parks, reading to children, and all animals.
Ellen was a member of Trinity Memorial Church where she was active in the church outreach and feeding programs. She was a member of the League of Women’s Voters and also volunteered as a dog walker with The Paws Along the River Humane Society.
Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Cary Howard. She is survived by her two nieces, Ashley and Key Rosebrook of New York and one nephew, John Eberly of Delaware. She is also survived by her friend and former husband James Eberly of Warren.
Family will receive friends on Saturday November 23, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 am in Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 444 Pennsylvania Ave W. Warren, PA. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am in the church with the Reverend Mathew Scott, Vicar, officiating. A private burial will be held in the family cemetery in Virginia.
Those wishing to place memorial may do so through, Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 444 Pennsylvania Ave W. Warren Pa, 16365, Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St. Warren Pa, 16365, or the Warren Public Library, 205 Market St. Warren Pa, 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Eberly Family: I remember Mrs. Eberly with GREAT Fondness. She encouraged me to read and read! I would ALWAYS ask for her when I was in the library because she would always recommend the best books! She and my parents are the reason that I enjoy reading today. I can still hear her voice at Storyhour! Please accept my sympathies at your loss! She was truly an amazing person!
Eberly Family I am at a loss of words for such a won derful human being!!! I loved going to the library when my daughter was young!! She was a true professional and excellent with children!!! My memories are of her and her devotion to our library!! RIP
Rest in peace ellen.My thoughts prayers go out to her family and friends.
I first met Mrs. Eberly as a child rushing to get to storyhours after school then later had the great fortune to work at the library with her as a page in the children’s room during high school. She inspired me to become a children’s librarian, a career that I loved both in schools and public libraries. My condolences to her family, especially her nephew, Jae, whom I frequently babysat. Your aunt enriched so many lives.
Eberly Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked for Mrs. Eberly for a little while at the Library, and before that, when i was young, would visit the children’s room often, she guided me to some great reading. As an adult- seeing her on her walks would remind me of those times. She will be missed, and in my thoughts.
Ellen was a dear friend and co-worker at Warren Public Library. We shared many fun times, and she introduced me to my husband many years ago.
Ellen was a close friend. I can still remember our many walks and talks. She was a strong
minded friend and I can still hear her Virginia draw today as she smiled under her big
glasses and curly bangs. May she rest in peace.