Mary Ellen Theresa Ellinghaus

October 3, 1947 - January 2, 2022

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R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A. - Rising Sun

111 S. Queen St.

Rising Sun, MD 21911

410-658-6030 |

Monday 1/24, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A. - Rising Sun

111 S. Queen St.

Rising Sun, MD 21911

410-658-6030 |

Monday 1/24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church

150 S. Queen Street

Rising Sun, MD 21911

Tuesday 1/25, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mary Ellen Ellinghaus (74) of North East, MD passed away January 2, 2022, having lost her 30-year battle with MS. Born in Baltimore, MD on October 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Anthony and Ella Mary (nee, Grouling) Niemczyk. She willingly relocated to Cecil County at the end of1979 in support of her husband’s career, and they liked it so much that they have stayed here ever since, even though their careers often took them back to the Baltimore area.

Mary Ellen began her working career as an actual Switchboard Operator for Baltimore Gas Light. She then worked as an Administrative Assistant: first for Friedman, Pachino & Friedman Law Firm in Dundalk; then at W. L. Gore & Associates in Newark and finally she retired in 2013 after serving as Office Manager for Dr. Andrea Marx at Rheumatoid Arthritis of Baltimore.

Mary Ellen is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 49 years – Jack Ellinghaus, her loving daughter Megan Ellinghaus and her faithful Keeshond, Poe, as well as many cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Mary Ellen enjoyed gardening and was an avid Disney Fan. In addition to annual family visits to Walt Disney World, she often enjoyed additional visits with Megan and friends. She absolutely loved animals, especially her dogs. Her family remembers her as a loving and supportive wife, a nurturing mother and best friend who was always happy to be her daughters’ partner in crime. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A visitation will be held from 2pm-4pm & 6pm-8pm on Monday, January 24, 2022 at R. T. Foard Funeral Home – 111 S Queen St, Rising Sun, MD. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at St Agnes Catholic Church – 150 S Queen St, Rising Sun, MD. 21911. A visitation will be offered 30 minutes prior to the Mass.

To leave online condolences please go to www.rtfoard.com. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in her name to Multiple Sclerosis Research at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Thank you.

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Sue Ellen Hicks

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R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A. - Rising Sun

111 S. Queen St.

Rising Sun, MD 21911

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Monday 1/24, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A. - Rising Sun

111 S. Queen St.

Rising Sun, MD 21911

410-658-6030 | Map

Monday 1/24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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150 S. Queen Street

Rising Sun, MD 21911

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Tuesday 1/25, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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We were not acquainted with Mary Ellen we did share a love of Disney and were very sweetly Pixie Dusted by her daughter at Disney World in December of 2022 while on a visit with our son and daughter in law's family with 2 of our sweet grandkids ages 1 & 4 who received each a Minnie Mouse & Mickey Mouse which they played with throughout our day at the Epcot park where we were graciously pixie dusted and shared a moment with her daughter as she shared Mary Ellen's story. I even turned to my DIL and said you all need to do this when I pass, it was such a sweet way to memorialize Mary Ellen and was greatly appreciated by especially my DIL & I who are both major Disney enthusiast. Thank you so much for sharing Mary Ellen's love of Disney with us that day, the kids still have their characters through their move from Florida to Texas. So sorry for my lag in time looking you up as I planned on doing this when I came home then life took some crazy turns at work and I misplaced the Pixie Dust card attached to one of the kids characters until this week when resetting my craft room/office.

God Bless You Mary Ellen and may you Rest In Peace…

Mary Ellen Ellinghaus. Friends since 3rd grade and although we have not spoken in a while my comfort was knowing that you were always there. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers and hopefully you, Bev, John and my Dominic are together until we meet again. Love and prayers forever. Rosemarie

Mary Ellen was an awesome cousin! One memory was way back when she taught me to look under the bed when you first get home. Thankfully, no monsters were ever there. Loved your like a sister. Say hi to our heavenly family from me. ❤️

Dear Jack and Megan, Our sincere condolences on your loss. MaryEllen was a good friend and we enjoyed many happy times together. I can still hear her laughter when we were putting our minds together to figure out how to solve a little problem. We had great conversations and debates on our mutual Catholic faith. I have missed her over the years and will continue to miss her. She will be in our thoughts and prayers, as well as you Jack and you Megan. Sincerely, Ann and John Resine

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.