Dr. Ellen Marie Taricani

I'm extending my condolences to you in the loss of Ellen. It is only recently found out of her passing. I knew Ellen through the EdMedia conference. It was a pleasure to work with her as co-chairs of the SIG: Learning Design. She was very organized and came up with great ideas for our meetings. She will be missed.

Ellen was knowledgable and dependable colleague during her years in the College of Agricultural Sciences. We collaborated in the late 90's in creating an interactive course on the development and marketing of new food products that was offered via satellite at several US and Mexican institutions. Her positive can-do attitude epitomized her approach to life.

Dolores Tom & family So sad to learn of Ellens passing. Wishing you peace and love.... Mike Haluga

My fondest memory was an IT consulting trip to Louisiana back in the 90's. This was an invaluable opportunity and experience Ellen provided me as a new IT professional.

Taracani Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ellen was more than a friend to my family. We all called her Aunt Ellen. My wife and I were college friends with Ellen back in Indiana, PA. She was an amazing selfless person whom I will always be grateful that she was my friend. We have continued to get together over the many years since IUP. It was a shock and unbelievable that she is gone. We will be visiting you at the mass next Monday. We look forward to meeting everyone, and...

Dear Mrs. Taricani and family, You have my deepest sympathy for your loss of Ellen. We lived on Twigs Lane and you all in Harris Acres and our families interacted as well as Ellen being a friend from early schooling to high school. I am glad she had a well lived life, but obviously cut too short. I have fond memories of Ellen and your family and will offer prayer in honor. Nancy Shipman, class 72

I knew Ellen the Fall of 1978 through the winter of 1981 at IUP. Ellen was an encouragement to me to be who Jesus called me to be. She would challenge me in a good way to step out. I thank God for her zeal for the Lord and for her balanced wisdom. My condolences and prayers go out to the family.

Dolores, Joe and Tom We are so sorry to hear of Ellen´s passing. Losing a child is so devasting so we feel your pain Ellen lived such a full active life for which you are extremely proud. We are out of town but will be in touch We send our love, prayers and deep condolences. Love and God Bless Ruth Ann and Elwood Williams

Oh, kind friend, patient mentor, former roommate, forever sister, lover of God, lover of His people... this world will be a much different place without you. You set the bar very high for the rest of us mortals, in demonstrating sacrificial love and selfless service to all who crossed your path. I am sure you received the long desired welcome, "Well done, good and faithful, humble and dedicated, one". You are dancing, whole, with your Lord. We who are left behind will miss your sense of...