Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
ELLEN VARTANOFF Obituary
ELLEN VARTANOFF (Age 67)
Of Aspen Hill and Bethesda, MD, died March 17, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. A well-known area teacher of cartooning and other arts, she also worked for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Survived by her devoted nephew and caregiver, Trevor Vartanoff, and sister, Irene Vartanoff (Scott Edelman). Ellen will be memorialized in a service Saturday, March 23, 11:30 a.m., at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Aspen Hill, MD.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for ELLEN VARTANOFF
4 Entries
Michael Sonesen
November 4, 2024
Ellen was my art teacher and the start of my career in the arts. She was a thoughtful, kind and funny person who was immensely talented. She genuinely changed the course of my life for the better; I'm garteful to hav ehad her as a friend and mentor.
Huck
March 24, 2019
Ellen's passing is a great loss to the National Capital Panthans, the Chicago Muckers, and Edgar Rice Burroughs fandom in general. Rest in peace, Ellen.
Joel Pollack
March 23, 2019
My condolences to family and friends. I will miss Ellen.
Marc Schick
March 21, 2019
My sincerest condolences. As a comic fan and life-long DC area resident, I always felt close to both sisters, even though I never met them.
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in ELLEN VARTANOFF's name
Memorial Events
for ELLEN VARTANOFF
How to support ELLEN's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor ELLEN VARTANOFF's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
