Ellis, John R. beloved husband of Ruth E. Ellis (nee Conrad), loving father of Thomas (Mary) Ellis, Joan (Joe) Monahan, Diane (Marshall) Sidwell, Ken (Janet) Ellis, Laurie Waddle and the late Paul Ellis, dear grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, brother of Ruth Seiler and the late Paul and Jim Ellis, Wednesday, November 16, 2005. Age 86. Friends may call at the Vitt, Stermer and Anderson Funeral Home 4619 Delhi Rd. Tuesday, November 22, 2 PM until time of memorial service 4 PM. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati P.O. Box 633597, Cinti., OH 45263 or the Alzheimer's Association 644 Linn St., Cinti., OH 45203