D. Jean Ellis, 86, Akron, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.

She was born March 6, 1929, in Rochester, to Estle L. and Mary E. (Nellans) Bryant. She was married on July 28, 1950, to Leroy Ellis, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1963.

Jean worked at various places in Akron, most recently at the Mini Mart in Akron. Jean graduated from Akron High School. She was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir.

Survivors include her sons: Daniel (Doran) Ellis, Carmel; and Steve (Karla) Ellis, Kewanna; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Leroy Ellis; sons: Tom Ellis; and Phillip J. Ellis; sister: Betty Landis; and brother: David L. Bryant.

Her funeral service is 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor David Eaton officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday before the service. Interment will be in Nichols Cemetery, Akron.

Memorial contributions may be made to Akron United Methodist Church for the stained glass window fund.