EllaMae “Ellie” Bockus, 74, of Middlebury Center, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Guthrie Corning Hospital.  She was born on May 9, 1950, in Blossburg, daughter of the late Charles E. Haner and Florence (Crawford) Gleason.  She married James Roland Bockus on August 2, 1969, and has celebrated 55 years of marriage. 

Ellie graduated from Corning West High School, Class of 1969. She worked at the Sherwood Motel and in the cafeteria for the Wellsboro School District.  Ellie was a member of the First Baptist Church, Wellsboro.  She enjoyed working with small children, gardening, nature and bird watching, riding motorcycles with her husband, and spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Ellie is survived by a son: James M.  (Lisa) Bockus of Erin, NY; a daughter: Jennifer L. (Jimmie) Leach of Wellsboro; a sister, Annie Monroe of Elmira, NY; an aunt, Jean Pier of Wellsboro; grandchildren: Samantha, Joey, Parker, and Hailie, step-granddaughter, Lauren Russen, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In addition to her parents, Ellie was preceded in death by a brother, Charles E. Haner, a stepbrother, Pat Collins, and nephews, Chuck and Mike.

At Ellie and her family’s request, the services and burial will be private.

The family suggest memorial contributions in Ellie’s name be made to the Guthrie Corning Cancer Center, 2 Guthrie Dr., Corning, NY 14830.

Ellie’s arrangements are in the care of the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Wellsboro. To share a memory or condolence visit www.tusseymosher.com.