Ellen Marie (Macholl) Bradshaw, 63, of Syracuse passed away at home with her children by her side on July 24, 2012 after a long courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was a graduate of Marcellus High School. During her working career she was employed by NYS Highway Planning department, State of Arizona Game and Fish, Sperry Flight Systems, and Sperry Univac. She was predeceased by her father earl Macholl in 1994, mother Mary Macholl in 2011 and her brother Edward Macholl in 2011. Ellen is survived by her son Michael J. Clark (Heather) of Liverpool, her daughter Joanne E. Bianco (Steven) of Liverpool, her grandchildren Rebecca, Patrick, Tyler, Ryan, Paul, and Douglas and her brother Earl Macholl Jr. (Patricia) of Baldwinsville. Ellen was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to spend time with her family. She created many wonderful memories to last a lifetime and will be missed so much by those that loved her. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at the ROC who treated and cared for our Mom over the past seven years. Services for Ellen will be private for the family. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Ellen's memory may be made to Upstate Cancer Center 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210 Read Ellen Bradshaw's Obituary and Guestbook on www.plisfuneralhome.com.