Born on November 1, 1924 in Konigsberg, Germany, Ellen was the daughter of the late Karl-Heinz and Herta Muller and the wife for 63 years to Karl A. Hahnenberger who died in 2012.
Survivors include her sisters in Germany, Rosemarie (Egon) Casper and Christel Rieter; her daughters, Margret (Rich) Hickey of Clifton Park and Karen (Roger) Elem of Wilton; her grandchildren, Scott (Kristine) Hickey, Kevin Hickey, Erika Hickey and Reid (Lindsey) Elem and great grandchildren, Logan and Liam.
There will be no calling hours as the family will be having a private memorial celebration of her life at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in Ellen's name to The Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923 (www.scleroderma.org/).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway.
