Bonnie L. Ellis

Bonnie L. (Smith) Ellis , 66, of Catawissa Street, Nesquehoning, died peacefully Monday morning, September 28, 2020, at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Ellis Sr. who passed in February.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William, Sr. and Pauline (Behler) Smith.

Bonnie was the owner/operator of Ellis' Cleaning Services, Nesquehoning, for many years.  She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  An avid animal lover, she spent much of her time and resources caring for and rescuing cats.

Survivors: Daughter, Christina M. wife of Jason Sanchez of Jim Thorpe.  Son, Thomas J. Ellis, Jr., and wife Sherry of Nesquehoning.  Sister, Carrie Trudich of Tamaqua.  Several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a sister, Connie Strohl, and brothers, Larry, and William, Jr.

Services: 1100 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2020, Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview Street, Lehighton, PA 18235.  Call, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Friday in the funeral home.  Interment will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Fireline Road, Bowmanstown.  Online Condolences may be left for her family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, Unit 3893 Adler Place, Suit #170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.