Richard P. Ellis, 48, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Wednesday September 14, 2011 at home. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on July 18, 1963, a son of the late Richard D. and Patricia C. Sisko Ellis. Richard was a former employee of Manning USA and a Catholic by faith. Richard is survived by his sister, Karen Ellis of Shadyside, Ohio; a son, Dean Ellis of Bridgeport; a daughter Kayla Ullom (Tim) of Wheeling, W.Va., and a grandson T.J. Ullom. Friends will be received Sunday 4-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio where services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m., September 19, 2011 with Rev. James Hoff, officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943. Offer online condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com