ANGELICA - Lillian A. (Donovan) Ellsessor, 84 of High
Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday (July 9, 2020) at Jones Memorial
Hospital.
She was born in Hartsville, NY on March 6, 1936 the daughter
of Daniel and Mary Anne (Hartman) Donovan. Lillian was retired from Allegany
County where she worked as a secretary for the Worker’s Compensation
Department. On June 4, 2005, she married John H. Ellsessor who survives.
She also survived by her 2 daughters Hollie Riehle of
Allegany, Kim (Mark) Kline of Oregon, her son Al Hyde III of NJ, special family
friend Larry Collins, her sisters Mary (Floyd) of East Aurora, Patricia of
Hamburg, Janice (Jerry) of Florida, Sandy of Florida, Nancy (Bill) of Indiana
her brothers Michael (Mary Ann) of Florida, Jerry of New Mexico, Dennis (Karen)
of Florida, Edward (Chery) of East Aurora, step children Shayne (Michelle)
Ellsessor, Brett (Heidi) Ellsessor, and Jennifer (Rick) Hunt, many very loved
grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, and nephews.
Lillian was predeceased by her parents, her son Todd Hyde,
step son Aaron Ellsessor, and siblings Danny, Kenneth, John, Robert, Gladys,
and Catherine.
Lillian will be remembered as: Wife, mom, grandma,
great-grandma, sister, aunt, friend. Witty, out-spoken, full of sass and grit,
and loving. above all loving. Loving of her family. Loving of those close to
her. Loving of the Bills (even when they were hard to love), the Yankees, MMA,
and NASCAR ...faithful fan. Fan of good food at good restaurants, an occasional
trip to the Casino, and chocolate. All of these things describe what she
enjoyed, and who she was. There is so much more. She spent many years helping
to operate a dairy farm; and later a business, while raising 4 children and
working full-time. She was always taking new courses to improve her skills and
learn more. She was committed to moving forward, and later became committed to
her faith; attending the First Baptist Church in Angelica with her husband,
John. Her family meant everything to her, and she leaves us now to join her son
in heaven.
The family will be present to receive friends on Monday
(July 13, 2020) from 5-7p.m. at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home in
Angelica, (A capacity limit will need to be followed). A private service will
be held with Pastor David Ford officiating. Burial will be in Until the Day
Dawn Cemetery in Angelica.
To send a remembrance please visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com, or on Facebook @brownpowersfh, the family
is being assisted by director Chester A. Gosper IV.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be considered to the
Angelica Rescue Squad PO Box 154 Angelica NY 14709, or the Angelica Baptist
Church 10 Park Circle Angelica NY 14709.
