Ellen Sosnoski

1976 - 2016

Ellen M. (Heinly)Sosnoski, 40, of Paxinos, died October 15, 2016. She was the wife of Brian J. Sosnoski. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Larry and Barbara (Bernecker) Heinly. Ellen was a 1994 graduate of Emmaus High School, a 1998 graduate of Juniata College with a BA in Business Management and Art History, and a 2005 graduate of American InterContinental University with a MA in Marketing. During her field hockey career at Juniata, Ellen was a MAC All-conference player, both athletically and academically. Ellen won the Vila Metzger Art Award when she was a student at Juniata College; it was given to her for her outstanding work in art history. She was an adjunct professor at Southern New Hampshire University, Central Penn, and McCann School of Business. She was a Varsity, JV, and Jr. High field hockey coach at Southern Columbia High School, Community Volunteer for AYSO and Shamokin Little League, past President of Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, past Secretary, Board Member, Ashland Downtown, Inc., past Co-chairperson, Ashland Downtown, Inc. Promotions Committee, past member of Ashland Area Rotary and Emmaus Lioness Club. Ellen loved scrapbooking for over 12 years and she was an important part of the scrapbook/craft community. Her layouts, cards and projects were published in major magazines. She was a design team member and guest designer for multiple scrapbook and stamp companies, always giving them unique projects. She worked for Core'dinations for many years as blog coordinator and social media/online marketing coordinator. She was a vital part of the Core'dinations trade show team, working Scrapfest and CHA for many years! Not only was she creative and talented, she made connections and friendships with so many in the paper craft world. She will be missed by all that followed her work and her dynamic personality. Ellen's greatest accomplishment in life was raising her two beautiful sons, Owen and Henry Sosnoski. Survivors: Parents; Husband; Sons, Owen and Henry Sosnoski; Sister, Amber E. Johnson. Services: A Celebration of Ellen's Life will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM in Elysburg Presbyterian Church, 320 West Valley Avenue, Elysburg. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM St. John's U.C.C., 139 North 4th Street, Emmaus. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Scholars Edge 529, 239 Windy Way, Union Hall, VA 24176 to benefit Owen and Henry's education.