Ellen J. Weiss, 56, of Nazareth, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2017, while traveling on vacation in Savannah, Georgia. She was the beloved wife of John G. Weiss, with whom she shared 7 years of marriage. Born February 16, 1960, in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late William L. and Gloria J. (Feldman) Redline.

Ellen spent her life caring and advocating for others. She worked as an LPN at Gracedale Nursing Home, from where she retired after 35 years of service. While working, she served as President of Local 1435, Vice-President of the Lehigh Valley Labor Council, Secretary for AFSCME Chapter 8808, and Treasurer for PFIW. Also active in the community, she served as a First Ward Democratic Council Woman and was a member of the Vigilance Hose Co., where she was formerly active with Ambulance Squad, the BVFHA, and the North End Wanderers Athletic Assoc. She served on the TeenWorks Board of the United Way, and volunteered her time at Bingo at the Dewey Fire Co. in Hellertown. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in Promised Land. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Nazareth.

In addition to her husband, Ellen is survived by two step-sons, Matthew Weiss and his wife Jodi of Fountain Hill, and Stephen Weiss and his partner Matt Frost of NY. Also surviving are two brothers, William J. Redline, his wife Nancy, and sons Matthew and Ryan, of Bethlehem Twp.; and Mitchell W. Redline, his wife Carol and children, Teagan and Lauren, of Nazareth; a step-granddaughter, Layla; an Aunt, Carol Feldman of West Palm Beach, FL; and many step-nieces and step-nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday evening, February 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, February 7, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere Street, Nazareth, PA 18064. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Jeffrey A. Brinks officiating. Burial will follow at Forks Church Cemetery, Stockertown.