Elizabeth A. 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.