Mary Ellen Beltz, 85, of Columbia City, died Tuesday Aug 8, 2006 at Lutheran Hospital. She was born Nov 17, 1920 in Saint Joseph Township in Allen County and was a member of Trier Ridge Church of God where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She also was a member of Aboite Township Fire Department Women''s Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Richard Beltz of Columbia City; sons, David (Tina) Beltz of Fort Wayne, and Benjamin (Deana) Beltz of Columbia City; a brother, Ralph Work of Finley, Ohio; sisters, Wanda Maloney of St Petersburg, Fl, Betty Meehan of Columbia City, and Rosie Brown; grandchildren, Brian Beltz, Logan Beltz, Adam Beltz, Tracy Downs, Christianna & Teresina; great grandchildren, Rilie & Elysie Beltz and Justin Downs. Funeral services Friday 10 a.m. at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. Calling Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to American Heart Association. To sign the guest book, please visit www.covingtonmemorial.com