Ellen Louise Bradbury
OBITUARY
Ellen Louise (Sherman) Bradbury was called into the loving arms of Christ, her Savior on October 13, 2026 at 94 years of age. Over the years and especially these past few weeks, Ellen was surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmom and great-grandmom. Ellen was born in Philadelphia, PA to Francis T. and Elizabeth F. (Murray) Sherman on September 7, 1932. Ellen met the love of her life, Allison M. Bradbury at Allentown High School and graduated in 1950. They were married on May 23, 1953 and celebrated 66 years of marriage before his death in 2019. They raised three children, Cheryl, Mark and Anne. Ellen was a stay-at-home mother for many years before joining her husband as an executive secretary for A.W. Martin, Inc. In 1980, they formed Martin, Bradbury & Griffith, Inc., later becoming the sole owners with Ellen remaining as an executive secretary. Throughout her life, Ellen held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with her family and friends. She was an inspiration sharing her love, support and prayers to countless people. Ellen had been an active member at Calvary Moravian Church in Allentown for many years, serving as a Secretary/Treasurer for the Women’s Fellowship Group, and Sunday and Bible School teacher for several years. She is currently a member at the First Baptist Church in Allentown where she enjoyed the women’s groups and church services. Ellen was a devoted sister in Christ and spent many hours reading the Bible and in devotions. In her leisure time, she loved making family dinners and baking marvelous desserts. She loved attending family activities and vacations, going out with friends and traveling the world. Only a few people knew of her mastery on the piano as she was too shy to share her talent.
Ellen joins her husband, Allison M. Bradbury; son Mark A, Bradbury; daughter, Anne Elizabeth; and her parents in Heaven. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl L. Demers, wife of Chris W. Demers; grandchildren: Dr. Elizabeth A. Demers Lavelle, wife of Dr. William F. Lavelle; Andrew W. Demers; and Ryan A. Bradbury; daughter-in-law, Debora A Bradbury; and lastly her precious great-grandsons, W. Jacob, Tyler and Conor Lavelle who loved her dearly.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 with a viewing from 10-11 AM and service commencing at 11AM at First Baptist Church, 1808 N. 19th St., Allentown, PA 18104. Interment service will be at Resurrection Cemetery, 547 N. Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research or American Cancer Society, c/o Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St, Allentown, PA 18102. Condolences may be offered at trexlerfuneralhome.com