Bath, New York

Ellen J. Wilson – 78 – of Roosevelt Ave., Bath, NY died Saturday afternoon (September 19, 2026) at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, following a long illness.

Born in Bath, NY on January 29, 1948, she was the daughter of Harry & Erma (Failing) Shugars.

Ellen grew up in Bath and was a graduate of Bath Haverling High School (class of 1966). She had been employed for about 10 years at the Steuben County Department of Social Services (DSS) and later served as a social worker for Steuben County ARC for about 10 years, retiring in 2005.

A self-proclaimed “Shop-A-Holic,” Ellen loved looking for bargains at yard-sales & flea markets followed by dinner with her children and/or grandchildren at a nice restaurant. She could always find a good deal while shopping in stores with a “fist full of coupons.”

Having a deep love of her family, Ellen took full advantage of Facebook to keep in touch with her loved ones. She also enjoyed visiting the casinos, especially Tioga Downs spending time making a friendly wager and eating crab legs at the “all you can eat” buffet.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Hezekiah Wilson who died July 20, 1999.

Surviving are her children, BJ Madigan, Kym Gadson of Hornell and Hezekiah “Hez” (Hannah Chicoine) Wilson, Jr. of Bath. The oldest of seven children, Ellen is also survived by her sister & constant companion, Elaine Galligan of Bath; her brother, Henry (Pat) Shugars of Bath with whom she shared many adventures; 6 grandchildren, J’Mari Gadson, J’Kara Gadson, Kiara, Keian, Bryant & Cody; along with nieces & nephews. Ellen will also be sadly missed by her dear friend, Alicia Hargraves.

At Ellen’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with final interment in Nondaga Cemetery, Bath, NY.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Ellen’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.