Ellen S. Rider

Ellen S. Rider of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Ridge on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the age of 77.

Ellen was born in Trumansburg on September 6, 1942, a daughter of the late Francis and Agnes (Reish) Sarsfield. After graduating from Trumansburg High School she took a position at Cornell University and remained there until retiring in 1995 as an administrative assistant. Ellen was a dedicated member of St. James Catholic Church and enjoyed playing cards with her sister and spending time with family and friends.

Ellen is survived by her husband, Lewis Rider; daughter, Teresa Whitaker; sister, Doreen (Roy) Doty; grandchildren, Ashley Whitaker, Kevin (Cassie) Whitaker, and Alessa Whitaker; great grandchildren, Colin, Austin, Kinsley, and Asher Whitaker; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by a son James Patrick Rider; sister, Teresa Sarsfield; and an infant son, Robert Francis Rider.

Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, services will be private for family at this time. Public services will be announced at a later date.

The family asks those who would like to make a donation in Ellen❜s memory to kindly consider Parish of Mary, Mother Mercy, St James Catholic Church, PO Box 403, Interlaken, NY 14847 or to a charity of one❜s choice.