Elizabeth A. (Murtaugh) Ensalaco
Elizabeth A. (Murtaugh) Ensalaco
Elizabeth A. (Murtaugh) Ensalaco, (Beth), of 4535 West Main Road, Fredonia, N.Y., passed away on August 21, 2024, after a seventeen-year, valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease and a recent onset of Dementia.
Beth was born September 26, 1944, at Brooks Memorial Hospital to Harry and Thurza (Wallen) Murtaugh (both deceased). She was also predeceased by a sister Lynn Marie Murtaugh.
Beth was the beloved wife of Leonard B. Ensalaco Sr., loving mother of Leonard B. Jr. (Lisa Ballaro) Ensalaco, Lisa Marie (Larry) Ludemann (deceased) and Michael J. (Lisa Larmondra) Ensalaco and cherished grandmother of Meghann Hagaman (Austin), Christa Ensalaco, Mikaela Ensalaco, Mary Grace Ensalaco, Olivia Ensalaco, Molly Martin (Andrew), Michael Ensalaco Jr., and Katherine Ensalaco.
Beth graduated from Cardinal Mindszenty High School, class of 1962, and attended State University of New York at Fredonia. She served as Treatment Coordinator for Drs. Gugino & Strychalski, DDS for over twenty-five years and was personal assistant to Dr. Irene D. Strychalski while she] was President of the Northeast Society of Orthodontists.
Beth was a certified Emergency Medical Technician in New York State and became the very first female Volunteer Firefighter in Dunkirk, New York when she joined the Daniel F. Anson Volunteer Fire Company as well as the Dunkirk Emergency Squad. Beth was also an officer and member of the Dunkirk Professional Firefighter (Local 616) Auxiliary.
Beth enjoyed planning high-school class reunions and keeping in touch with fellow alumni. She was also an active member of the Antique Automobile Club of America, Chautauqua Lake Region, for many years. Her work as Editor of the club’s publication, “Running Board Rundown”, helped the Chautauqua Lake Region win the National Award of Excellence for several years.
A ceremony celebrating Beth’s life will be held on September 9, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at McGraw – Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 West Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, N.Y. 14750 or can be given to a family member. The family will be purchasing something for Chautauqua Hospice in Beth’s honor.