Eleanor A. Russell

Eleanor A. Russell, 95, of Coudersport, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at UPMC – Cole, Coudersport.  Eleanor was born on December 8, 1927, in Coudersport, the daughter of the late Howard and Estella (Finn) Austin. Eleanor married Gifford A. Russell on August 16, 1958, and celebrated 44 years of marriage until his passing on November 29, 2002. 

Eleanor was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Coudersport, the Order of The Eastern Star, Eulalia #148, Office Girls, and the Coudersport Golf Club.  She also enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing piano for the Eastern Star and for local dance clubs. 

Eleanor is survived by a daughter: Pamela Glassmire of Coudersport; grandchildren: Stephen (Janel Weber) Russell, Shane (Haley) Glassmire, and Shelby (Stephen Ouellette) Glassmire all of Coudersport, and a great grandson Samuel Thomas Glassmire.

Family and Friends may call from 1-3pm Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East St., Coudersport, where a funeral service will follow at 3pm with Rev. Don R. Caskey and Rev. Warren B. Cederholm, officiating.  Burial will be in Homer Cemetery.  To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.

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