Ellen A. Sampson

Ellen A. Sampson obituary, Rochester, NY

Ellen A. Sampson

Ellen Sampson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brighton Memorial Chapel, Inc. on Dec. 5, 2024.

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Ellen was born May 25, 1961 in Rochester, New York and passed away on December 4, 2024, at the age of 63. Predeceased by her father, Hersch Bornstein; nephew, Sam Wyatt Caswell; and step-father, Carl Hanselmann. Survived by her children, Joseph (Nichole) Sampson and Hannah Sampson; grandchildren, Vincenzo and Madeline; mothers, Carolyn Bornstein and Lydia Samuel; sisters, Jenny (George) Bornstein Lewis and Liza (Eric) Rochelson; nieces, Amanda Caswell, Rachel Rochelson and Adena Rochelson; grand-dogs, Jeffrey and Ms. Sox; and many cousins and dear friends.
Ellen's family would like to thank the caring and supportive staff of the Hildebrandt for their love and compassion.
Graveside Services were held privately.
The family will sit Shiva on SUNDAY December 8, 2024 from 2 – 4 PM at Chabad of Rochester (1037 Winton Road South, Rochester, New York 14618). for a map to Chabad.
Donations may be made in Ellen's memory to or a charity of your choice that supports survivors of domestic abuse.

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Lydia Samuel

January 1, 2025

Clarification: Re. "mothers, Carolyn Bornstein and Lydia Samuel," Lydia Samuel was Ellen Ann's birth mother. Carolyn Bornstein was her stepmother.

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