Elsie C. Roth-Mellick

92 years of age, passed away on March 11, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1924 to Morris and Blanche Lichtman in Pittsburgh, PA. Elsie was a graduate of Purdue University receiving both her Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Education degrees. She taught in Gary, IN at Horace Mann High School and Kennedy-King Middle School.

Elsie was a member of Shaarey Tefillah Congregation and a long-time member of Hadassah.

Surviving are her beloved sons, David (Mary) and Warren (Laurie) Roth; 6 Grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, her sister, Clara Cohen; nieces and nephews. Elsie was preceded in death by her husbands, Bernard Roth and Alfred Mellick and her brother, Robert Lichtman.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 2:00 PM at ARN Funeral & Cremation Services, 11411 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077, with burial on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in West Lawn Cemetery in Chicago. Friends may leave a message of condolence by visiting www.arnmortuary.com