Ellen B. Trumphour-Frang (nee DeYoung), age 92 of Willoughby, passed away April 10th, 2026. She was born December 23rd, 1933 in Ravenna, OH to the late Gerry and Harriet DeYoung.
Ellen was a faithful servant of the Lord’s, given in hospitality, always willing to lend a helping hand, or a listening ear. Most of all, she trusted in the Lord with everything that was within her. There was no wrinkle of worry found upon her face, even after 92 years of living.
Ellen loved feeding everyone — her church family, her friends, as well as her own family. She genuinely enjoyed people, and loved being a “grandma” to the young people. She was a constant source of prayers for all, giver of generous gifts, lots of fellowship and advice, to countless people of all ages.
Throughout the years her home was a welcome haven for anyone who needed a safe harbor — whether for a few hours, a few months, or even for a lifetime. Her life and heart for the Lord touched many of us along the way, and we will all miss her quick and happy smile, and think of her fondly for many, many years to come.
Ellen was the loving wife for 35 years to the late Philip Trumphour; and loving wife to the late Victor Frang; beloved mother of Laura Costello (Dana), and the late David (Tonya) Trumphour; also a beloved mother to Vicki Chester, Scott Hicks, Vanessa Wengren, and the late Gwynn Hicks; cherished grandmother of Jason Shores-deceased, Bethany Shores, Elric, Seth, Zoe, and Ren Trumphour; sister of Robert (Dorothy) DeYoung; aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A memorial meeting will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at The Church in Willoughby, 5563 SOM Center Rd., Willoughby. A love feast will follow the memorial meeting at the church.
Donations can be made in her name to The Church in Willoughby, 5563 SOM Center Rd., Willoughby.
Philippians 1:2-6
Grace be unto you, and peace, from the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for all of you making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Painesville.
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11 Replies to “Ellen B. Trumphour-Frang (nee DeYoung)”
Laura and family
This is beautifully written and encompasses who Ellen is , and how she lived her life. She will be missed, but we are so so thankful that we got to share our lives with her , and all of you. Her prayers for all of us , will still actively remain in the heart of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you Lord Jesus.
Thank you Katie!! And yes, her prayers are still actively reaching our Father’s ears!! That is a wonderful realization!! I will never forget it!! I appreciate your kind words and your always caring for our whole family!! As we do of yours!!
Rest in Peace Mom. I won’t ever forget the sweet child like faith you had in the Lord. Thank you for being in my life for the 9 years we were together as a family. ❤️
Love you & will greatly miss you, dear sister. Look forward to seeing you in eternity!! Virtual hugs until then!!
Rest in peace mom I know you are with the Lord and you were ready. I will miss you. Thank you and dad for taking Gwynn, Scott and me and keeping us together. I love to cook because of hanging out in the kitchen, thanks for that! I love and miss you❤️
You were such a beautiful joy filled Christian! I’ll never forget your faithfulness in loving the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church! Now you are fully at home with your Lord and Savior!
Thank you Katie!! And yes, her prayers are still actively reaching our Father’s ears!! That is a wonderful realization!! I will never forget it!! I appreciate your kind words and your always caring for our whole family!! As we do of yours!!
We have known sis Ellen Frang from Church in Akron. She is a pillar of church, devoted, loving,caring sister in the Lord. I always teases her and tell her “ when I grow up ,I want to be like you”. She always replied, I cant wait sister. Lol. I have lots of fond memories of this sister,,lots of fellowship and prayers. Actually, she catched my wedding buoquet 1993 and fewmonths later she married bro. Vic. She loved to bake and cook all from scratch. She is also an artist and very creative lady , thats one reason why she become a big asset at church. I am so thankful for all the time I spent with her. We wrote each other and sent cards for years until she moved to Willoughby and later at nursing home. Her testimony will be forever in our hearts and spirit. We love you and will miss you sis Ellen,rest in peace in the loving arms of our creator and Savior.
We can certainly testify to Ellen’s care and generosity! In the late 1970’s Judy had spinal surgery and needed 24 hour care during the time she was in a body cast. Phil and Ellen took us into their home during that time of recovery. Whenever I was at work, Ellen cared for Judy and our two-year-old son, in addition to her own young family! What a time that was! We are forever grateful to Ellen for such selfless care!
When I was a single brother in the brothers house, and Ellen and Phil were living there, they were like parents to us all. Of course Ellen did all the cooking at the time, and we very much enjoyed that! After they moved to Akron, I had almost no contact with Ellen until she moved into her little house close to Lost Nation Road many years later. It was great to have her back! Now we could lavish some care upon her as she had cared for us. She still had the same love for the Lord and the same buoyancy of spirit she had when I first met her nearly 50 years ago. We will miss her dearly.
Nearly 30 years ago I met this beautiful soul and even though it’s been many years since I have seen her, I still hear her laugh in my heart. Her gentle love welcomed me into a church family and helped to introduce me to a love that I didn’t believe I could ever know. Her visits when I was sick, her love of feeding others, I still think about the meal at her home when she and Vic introduced me to chicken paprikash (it’s still a favorite today). My heart is sad to know that she is no longer here but that’s a selfish sadness because I know that she is healed and more joyous than ever in her new home. To all who ever knew her, I’m glad you had the wonderful opportunity to share in her life and to those who did not, just know she was a one of a kind faithful and loving servant who happily shared that faith to anyone who was hungry.
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