Reverend Ellen M. Rezek

The Reverend Ellen Marie Rezek passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, from complications of an autoimmune disorder and a long-standing medical condition. She was born on November 12, 1952, to Clarence and Harriet Baur of Pittsburgh. She was a retired ordained Methodist Elder and had a master's degree in social work. She graduated from Clarion University, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and the University of Pittsburgh (in social work). Prior to retiring, she worked as a chaplain at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community for 18 years. Prior to that, she worked at the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh where she met her husband, Donald Rezek. Before that she had served several parishes in the United Methodist Church in the Pittsburgh area.

She was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star, Golden Crown Chapter in Meadville recently being a Grand Deputy.

Her undergraduate degree was in art, and she taught an art class for seniors at Wesbury. Recently she enjoyed working with ceramics with a group of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Dr. Donald Rezek, her sister, Cheryl Baur of Pittsburgh, and her brother Rev. Dr. Robert Baur and his wife Lin of Pittsburgh. She is also survived by her son Derek Rezek of Meadville and her daughter Nadya Bilka, her husband AJ Bilka and their daughter Anastasia as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with The Order of the Eastern Star service at 3:45pm at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday October 29, 2026 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Dan Corll officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Wesbury Foundation, 31 Park Ave. Meadville, PA 16335.

Please sign Ellen’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335