Campbell, New York

Ellen E. VanLuvanee – 68 – of Green Meadow Acres South, Campbell, NY, died Friday morning (May 12, 2023) at Elderwood at Hornell Nursing Facility.

Born in Bath, NY on September 25, 1954, she was the daughter of Abel & Marion (Travis) Stinson.

Ellen grew up in Bradford, NY and attended Bradford Central School.  While living in Bradford, she worked several jobs including baby-sitting.  She resided in Rochester for a time and was employed as a cashier at a local grocery store.

A resident of the Campbell area for nearly 50 years, Ellen served as a waitress at a local diner and for many years worked for USDA Farm Service Agency, helping farmers throughout the area.  She retired about 15 years ago.  Following her “retirement”, Ellen was employed as a cashier at Kings Grocery in Savona, NY.

In her younger years, Ellen enjoyed crocheting & gardening.

She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, John Stinson, Robert Stinson and Paul Stinson; 3 sisters, Sharon Klock, Donna Taylor & Theresa Hatch.

Surviving are her husband, Herbert VanLuvanee; 2 sons, Richard “Rick” (Michelle) Salisbury of Bath and Tige (Jennifer) Salisbury of Bath; 1 brother, William (Catherine) Walters; 3 sisters, Debbie Stinson of Penn Yan, Barbara Buckley of Savona and Janet (David) Mendez of Bradford, NY; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews and her beloved Pug, “Rollie.”

At Ellen’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Ellen’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY  14843.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com