Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Ellis, age 83, of Dunkirk, MD died peacefully on June 29, 2011. She was born November 27, 1927 in Cottage City, MD to William R. and Madeline (Barrick) Colegrove.

Betty retired from St. Elizabeth's Hospital as a human Resource specialist in 1983. She was an avid reader and gardener.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four older brothers and sisters. Surviving are her loving daughter Sandra Mary Schnakenberg of Dunkirk, and beloved granddaughters Jennifer Elizabeth Schnakenberg of Ponchatoula, LA and Beth Ann Schnakenberg of Prince Frederick, MD.

A private celebration of Betty's life will be held by the family.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.