Elizabeth Marie Blitz Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elizabeth Marie Blitz of Wellsburg, New York, born in Nichols, New York, who passed away on October 19, 2024 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Elizabeth's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold King and Elsie King (Volrath); her husband James C. Blitz; her daughter Michele Ackley; and her sister Gertrude Rathbun.
She is survived by: her children, Mitchel Rought (Jan) of Chemung, NY, Michael Rought (Krista) of Lockwood, NY, Melanie Roberts (Scott) of Sayre, PA, Colleen Bowers (Richard) of Black River, NY and Kelly Blitz of Schenectady, NY.. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Wellsburg Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, 147 Main St., Wellsburg, NY 14894, or the Chemung County Historical Society, 415 E Water St., Elmira, NY 14901.
