Ellen M. Ettinger

DOVER – Ellen M. Ettinger, 47, entered into rest at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at UPMC Memorial.  She was the loving companion of Chad Elstrodt of Dover.  They were together since 2004.

Born February 7, 1979 in York, she was a daughter of David L. and Teresa M. (Cummings) Ettinger, Jr. of Dover.

Ellen graduated from Dover Area High School in 1998 and had worked as a cashier at WalMart.

She enjoyed cheerleading, bowling, skating, twirling batons and arcades.  Ellen also loved going to the beach in Wildwood, NJ.  Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her family.

In addition to her companion and parents, Ellen is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Ettinger and her husband, Richard Pollock, Jr. of York and a large extended family.  She was preceded in death by her brother, David L. Ettinger III.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ellen's funeral at 11 a.m. and the viewing from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 47 N. Queen St., Dover.  Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery.  Officiating will be the Rev. N. Patrick Teaford, pastor of St. David's E.C. Church in Dover.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Four Diamonds Fund by visiting https: www.fourdiamonds.org.

To share memories of Ellen and condolences with her family, please visit www.emigfuneralhome.com.

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