Ellen Kemmerer

Ellen Kemmerer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, 78 years of age, of West Spruce Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at home surrounded by the enduring love of her family.

Born Sunday, January 19, 1947 in Orange Texas the daughter of the late George L. and Harriet C. (Heath) Kerr. Ellen was also predeceased by sister, Beth Ann Rehrig.Surviving are; her devoted husband of 57 years, James B. Kemmerer; son, James B. Kemmerer Jr. and wife Alisa; daughters, Carla Davis and husband Chuck, Sharon Munsch and husband Chris, Krista Pratt and partner Phil Krell, Alyssa Palermo and husband Guido; sister, Linda Cara and husband Tom; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Ellen also had many nieces and nephews.

A 1964 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Ellen matriculated to Goldey-Beacon College. Ellen worked in the medical field prior to raising her family and, once raising her children, waitressed at Leiby's and Romano’s restaurants. A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Ellen volunteered at St. Jerome Regional School. Ellen enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping with her girls and grandkids, and reading. She also loved being outdoors, walking throughout Tamaqua or at Mauch Chunk Lake, hiking the Switchback and Appalachian Trails, and visits to the beach with family and friends. She will be remembered as a kind soul who always had a smile on her face.

Services where entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Memorials in Ellen's name can be made to:

Alzheimer's Association

P.O. Box 96011

Washington, DC 20090-6011

Online condolences or a fond memory of Ellen can be expressed to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com