Mercer, Pa. - Ellen Kerr, 67, of Mercer, passed away at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Grove City on Sept. 9, 1958, to William and Barbara (Yard) McLaughlin.

Ellen devoted her life to raising her girls, taking care of her husband and their home, helping with the grandkids, and supporting them at all their activities. She enjoyed taking scenic motorcycle rides with her husband and working in her flower beds.

Some of her family's favorite memories are the holiday traditions such as: Easter eggs and baskets, carving pumpkins, baking cookies and birthdays. She was known for being feisty and was hardworking. Ellen's door was always open to anyone in need including friends, kids and animals. She always told her family to enjoy the simple moments in life.

Ellen is survived by her husband, Samuel Leslie Kerr, whom she married on Aug. 4, 1984; and two daughters, Misty Dawn (Joe) Gregory; and Summer Rose (Corey) Green, all of Mercer. She also is survived by her mother, Barbara McLaughlin in Grove City; two brothers: Rick (Sandy) McLaughlin in Barkeyville and Jerry Hovis in Tampa, Fla.; as well as three grandchildren: Kane, Beau and Tanner.

Preceding Ellen in death was her father, William McLaughlin; two sisters, Patty McLaughlin and Diane Rice; and two brothers, Mike and Scott McLaughlin.

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Ellen, 67, of Mercer.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (12-2-25) and 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday (12-3-25) at the CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer, PA 16137.

Funeral service: Noon Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Willard Morse officiating. Burial: Findley Cemetery, Mercer.