Ellen Jane Giffin, 59, of St. Clairsville, OH passed on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV.
She was born September 6, 1961 in Bellaire, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Mary Lou (Heil) Giffin, and sister, Lou Ann Casey.
Ellen was a dedicated, passionate elementary teacher. She recently retired from teaching with more than 30 years in Bellaire Local Schools. Still with the compassion for teaching and assisting children, she became a reading tutor in Bellaire Schools.
Ellen was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional educational sorority. She was a devoted member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville, OH. She served cheerfully on many church committees.
She is survived by a sister; Betsy Giffin of Reynoldsburg, OH, a brother; Calvin Giffin of Reynoldsburg, OH, uncle; Ewing Giffin and aunt Alice Giffin of Wooster, niece; Jennifer (Christopher) Maass of Naperville, IL and their children: Calvin and Duncan, nephew; Ryan (Brooke) Casey of Fishers, IN and their daughter Addy, nephew; Benjamin Giffin and niece; Sarah Giffin both of Westerville, OH.
Visitation will be on Sunday February 14, 2021 from 2:00 PM till 5:00 PM at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, OH 43906. Services will be held at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home in Bellaire, OH on Monday February 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Paul Todd officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Cemetery, Bellaire, OH.
Those who would like to view the service remotely can CLICK HERE for the live streamed service.
SERVICES WILL BE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AT 10 AM
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church 100 South Marietta Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Ellen you were a joy to know! Your beautiful smile and kind ways will be missed.
You have the victory now, residing in Heaven, singing praises and glorifying our Lord.
Prayers of peace and comfort for the family.
Please accept our warmest condolences, we are deeply sorry for your loss.
What a wonderful person. Ellen will be deeply missed. Condolences to the family, and know, she is at peace and has seen the face of God.
Our deepest condolences to your family. All our love.
I enjoyed teaching with Ellen for many years. She was such a dear sweet person. I know that she has been welcomed in Heaven with open arms. My deepest sympathy to the Giffen family.
Ellen was such a good and kind person. I have many memories sitting in her classroom at the end of a difficult day. We would start talking out our frustrations and feelings, then end up laughing. She always asked about my children and truly cared about how they were doing. She will be missed by so many
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Betsy and Calvin. She loved you dearly and talked about you often. I never actually met you but I feel like I know you both. Take care
Ellen was a forever friend. We were high school friends, freshman roommates, and she was in my wedding. Whenever we reconnected, it was as if no time had passed. Rest In Peace my sweet friend.
My prayers and sympathy to the Giffin family. I will always cherish the memories of growing up next to your house in Bellaire.
You will be deeply missed by our family. You taught the boys so much. I know you were welcomed to heaven with singing angels.
You will be deeply missed by our family. Our boys loved you and you taught them so much. I know you were welcomed into heaven with angels singing.