Iva I. Ellsworth, 87, of Binghamton passed away June 17, 2015 at Ideal Nursing Home in Endicott. Iva was born in Nicholson, PA. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Elsie (Cook) Woodruff, her husband Eugene Ellsworth, a daughter Sandy Ellsworth, two sons Robert (Spike) Ellsworth and Donald Ellsworth, a granddaughter Deanna Ellsworth, two sisters Anna and Marion and two brothers Sid and Edward. She is survived three sons, David Ellsworth and his partner Margaret Dunn, Richard and Tina Ellsworth, Kevin and Patty Ellsworth, daughter-in-law Terry Ellsworth, 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, brothers Ronald (Barbara) Woodruff and many nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Iva was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She had a heart full of love for her family and friends and dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was loved by all of them and will be deeply missed. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Ideal Nursing Home for the wonderful care they provided during Iva's stay there.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 549 Chenango St. Binghamton. Pastor Debra Wilson, Iva's niece will officiate. Burial will follow in Glen Castle Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday morning from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Funeral services are under the direction of the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango St. Binghamton, NY. The family requests that you please share memories by signing her online guestbook found at www.HEFUNERALHOME.com
 

Please Don't Cry
Please don't cry because I'm gone, for I am just "away" 
I did not die and never will, I'm with you every day 
It's true that I have left the earth, and live in Spirit here
With a peace and love I can't explain, I'm happy, have no fear
Who I was, I still am now even better than before
Heaven holds such beauty here with mountains, trees and more 
Please don't cry, just speak of me, the way you used to do
Make our memories happy ones that hug and comfort you 
Remember me with happiness, don't grieve because I'm gone 
In Heaven I am growing still and my life continues on 
Please don't cry because I share all you say and do
In every moment of every day, my love is with you, too.
 

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