W. Amwell Twp.: Ellen Marie Somogyi, 65 passed away Saturday December 18 at St. Mary Hospital, Newtown, Pa.
Born in Yonkers, NY, Ellen grew up in Poughkeepsie, NY moving to W. Amwell Twp. in 1994. A lover of all animals especially Chinese Shar-peis, Ellen allowed her three sons to bring home and care for stray animals of all kinds. For a number of years, she worked as a steno typist for Metro North Railroad and waitressed at Bell’s Tavern in Lambertville.
Daughter of the late Robert and Joan Norbutt Wirges, she is survived by her husband of 41 years Robert Somogyi, her three sons, Justin and his wife Kelly, Jesse, Julian and his wife Erin, her siblings, Scott Wirges, Caryle Barnish, Susie Wirges, Michael Wirges, Cathy Wirges, and her six grandchildren Maxwell, Mia, Grayson, Connor Shane and Violet.
A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be Tuesday December, 21 from 6-8 pm at the Garefino Funeral Home, 12 N. Franklin St. Lambertville, NJ 08530.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bucks County SPCA, 1665 Street Rd., Lahaska, Pa 18938.