Ellen V. Bruce

Ellen V. (Palmer) Bruce, age 95, of Warren, died Saturday morning, February 28, 2009, at Hospice House in Poland. She was born April 14, 1913 in Ansonville, Pa. the daughter of the late George and Janet (Clark) Palmer. Mrs. Bruce worked for Howard Photo Service as a sales clerk and at the Fashion Barn in Warren. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Warren. She is survived by one daughter, June (John) Perlic of Poland; one son, William (Dodie) Bruce of Ft. Myers, Fla.; three grandchildren, Kathleen Perlic and John W. Perlic both of Poland and Bill Dutko of Florida; one great grandson, Jacob and a special niece, Janet N. Hopkins of Warren. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. Her husband, William M. Bruce, whom she married October 24, 1935, preceded her in death January 4, 1975. One granddaughter, Andrea; two sisters, Mary Davis and Janet Kachelries and four brothers, Robert, William, George and Jack Palmer also have preceded her in death. Arrangements are being handled by Roberts-Clark Funeral Chapel in Warren, where friends may call from 5-8 pm Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Pineview Memorial Park Mausoleum in Warren.