Elinor Joan Altmann of Milford, Pa., passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Orange Regional Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, N.Y. She was 88.
Daughter of the late George and Elinor (Murphy) Fischer, she was born Nov. 22, 1931, in Queens, N.Y. She was married to the late William G. Altmann for 57 years.
She is survived by her daughter Janet E. Hums and husband, Gary Q. Hums, of Westtown, N.Y.; her favorite grandson, Dr. Erik Hums and his wife, Lauren; and favorite granddaughter, Katelyn (Kate) Hums; and her sunshine, great-granddaughter Addison Hums.
She was predeceased by her daughter Elizabeth Amiee Altmann and sister, Marilyn Fischer Suhr.
After retirement she spent the next 15 years traveling to all 50 states, Mexico, and Canada, most times in their RV.
Elinor was involved in many organizations, from Holy Trinity Church, Golden Ages, The Pioneers, and Eastern Star, to name a few. She was also the ombudsman with the office of aging for Pike County. She will be loved and missed by all.
Friends called at Stroyan Funeral Home,Milford, Pa., on Jan. 5. Funeral services were held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Dingmans Ferry, Pa., on Jan. 6, 2020, with the Rev. Niels Nielson officiating. Burial followed in Milford Cemetery, Dingman Township, Pa.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (alzfdn.org). or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 103 Delaware Crest, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.