Ellen Bluhm, 70, of Pittsford, NY, died on February 27, 2020 following a courageous fight with ALS. She was born on January 8, 1950 in Syracuse, NY to the late James Manwaring and Christine Manwaring.
Ellen was a 1967 graduate of Nottingham High School and a 1971 graduate of Syracuse University. While attending Syracuse, she enjoyed playing rugby, where every team has a “hooker.” She also met her future husband, Terry L. Bluhm, while attending Syracuse. They married on April 3, 1971.
Following Syracuse, she lived in Freiburg, Germany; Oakville, Ontario, Canada; and Pittsford, NY. She enjoyed traveling all over Europe and America with her family, going to museums and attending theatrical performances.
She worked at E.W. Edwards and then managed The Clothes Gallery in Syracuse, NY. She worked as a secretary at the Draper Center for Dance Education in Rochester, NY. Ellen donated countless hours to Grace Lutheran Church, Sheraton Elementary School library, Oakville Humane Society, Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater Rochester, Rochester City Ballet, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and the Bull Terrier Club of the Niagara Frontier. In addition to her volunteer activities, Ellen enjoyed singing in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Choir, baking, growing roses, watching her daughter perform in ballets and musicals, and showing her bull terriers.
She is survived by her husband, Terry, her daughter, Sylvia Cagle (husband Brian) of Meadville, PA, and her brother, James Manwaring, of Syracuse, NY.
Calling Hours will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 3-6PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road Fairport. Funeral Service Wednesday, March 4th 11AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 28 Lincoln Ave Pittsford, NY 14534. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Ellen Bluhm Memorial Fund through the Upstate New York Chapter of the ALS Association online at http://webuny.alsa.org/site/TR/PersonalFund/UpstateNewYork?px=8411617&pg=personal&fr_id=10066.
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4 responses to “Bluhm, Ellen C.”
I have so many wonderful memories of Ellen when she was at Draper. My kids, Ashley & Jim, adored her. She was always smiling and laughing with the kids that were constantly coming and going.
Pearl was her sidekick back then.
We were so very sad to hear of Ellen’s passing. I remember her with such fondness and feel so blessed to have met her. She was always so kind and positive. I will always remember her bright smiling spirit. May her light carry forward through all that were fortunate to know her. Much Love – Divya, Nabil, & Sia
Although our contacts with Ellen were few we remember her fondly. Her advice on selecting our first dog were key to our enjoyment of 14 years with Kirby as our wonderful family pet. Our sincere condolences are with Terry and Sylvia.
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