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Ellen Melissa Finkelstein, 55, passed away on April 2nd, 2023 with her family by her side in her home in Southampton, PA. Ellen was born on September 26, 1967 at Einstein Hospital to the late Jerry and Yvette Dubyn. She is the youngest sibling to her loving sister and brother, Caron and Jeff.
Ellen graduated from Upper Dublin High School in 1985, from George Washington University in 1989 with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Political Science. Ellen also obtained her Masters Degree in Counseling from Villanova University. She started working for the American Cancer Society and transitioned into counseling, working in Cheltenham, Downington, and Bensalem for a total of 28 years, with the majority of her time being at Valley Elementary and Snyder Middle School in Bensalem.
Ellen loved playing tennis, curling with her husband Ken, spending time with her family and friends, traveling, rocking out to her music, ‘partying’, her cats, helping others, and watching sitcoms. She is survived by her Husband, Ken Finkelstein, Son and Daughter, Evan & Kayla Finkelstein, Sister and Brother, Caron Schwartz & Jeff Dubyn, and several nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service will be held at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027, at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 7th, 2023. Entombment will be at Montefiore Cemetery following the service, 600 Church Road Jenkintown, PA 19046. Shiva will be observed on Friday, April 7th, 2023 at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel after the Entombment. A second Shiva will be held on Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at 11 am at the home of Deb & Marc Wintjen - 501 E Center Ave, Newtown, PA 18940.
Please submit any pictures or videos of Ellen by Wednesday night, April 5th to this link: https://driveuploader.com/upload/X4WxUE1aJg/
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ellen to one of the following organizations would be appreciated:
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: www.komen.org Royce’s Rescue: https://www.roycesrescue.org/ Keneseth Israel, Hamotzi Community Dinners for the Food Insecure: https://www.kenesethisrael.org/hamotzi-community-dinners-for-the-food-insecure/
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310 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966
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Adele Solomon
April 12, 2023
I was devastated to hear of Ellen´s passing. It was always a pleasure to see her and have some really great conversations. I´m so happy that I had the pleasure of knowing her.
Chris Panetta
April 11, 2023
Ken and family,
Sending our deepest condolences, cherish the memories you all have and those being shared of Ellen's life. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely, Chris Panetta
Leighann Panetta Sweeney
April 11, 2023
Ken and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. I am sending my sincerest sympathy and condolences to you and all who knew Ellen.
Elisa Mcclatchy
April 8, 2023
I am so saddened by the news of Ellen´s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her for 5 years at Snyder Middle School. She was/is truly a remarkable person and definitely made her mark in this world. My sincere condolences to her family who I heard much about-nothing was more important to her than all of you.
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Susan Richards
April 7, 2023
Thank you for this beautiful obituary. It was special to be part of the NIA / dance group together with Ellen. We miss her.
William C Panetta
April 6, 2023
Ken, I want to send you my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I know first hand how desist acting it is to lose your wife. My heart goes out to you. My wife is now gone 11 years and I am not and never will get over her loss but I see her in her children and I smile. God bless you and your family
Sincerely Bill Panetta
Mark LaGatta
April 5, 2023
Ken and Family
My deepest and most sincere condolences to you. I remember meeting Ellen for the first time while curling at JPCC. We happened to place our bags on the same bench while changing in to our curling gear. That was when I happened to meet Ellen, and Ken. From that moment forward, Ellen was a strong , constant, and radiant source of joy, positivity, energy, thoughtfulness, and kindness. I was very happy to see and to speak to Ellen at a curling tournament this past January, and now I unfortunately know how special that moment was. I am a better person and very thankful for having crossed paths with Ellen.
Christian Ryan
April 5, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about your loss I am completely devastated she was my biggest supporter when I was in middle school. she us always in my heart when I pass by the middle school I wish I seen her again. Prayers to the family
Chuck Mensch
April 4, 2023
Ken, Evan and Kayla, Sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Fletcher
April 4, 2023
Ken, Kayla and Evan
So sorry to hear this. Words escape me. Shaking my head. Rest in Peace, Ellen, my friend.
Sending love,
Lynn Fletcher
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