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Ellen leaves behind her daughter, Breena "Bree" Zannino of Lewistown; grandchildren, Brandon Zannino and partner, Dorothy, Kirsten Silks, Logan Silks, and Mason Royer; great grandson, Evan; siblings, Robert Ostrander of Lewistown, Sandra Ostrander Fogarty of Alpharetta, Georgia, and David Ostrander and wife, Rebecca of Navarre, Florida; nieces and nephews, Lisa, Laura, Joseph, Sarah, Shane, and Emily; former spouse, Michael Zannino and wife, Patricia, and longtime best friend, Sharon Roselle.
Ellen was a member of the former Yeagertown United Methodist Church. She graduated from Chief Logan High School in 1968. She enjoyed tending to her vegetable and plant garden, reading, cooking, singing, crafting and catching up on her television shows.
A viewing will be held from 6-6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024 at King-Barr Funeral Home LLC, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown. The service will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Chris Lutz officiating.
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barb borbash
December 28, 2024
I knew Pinky when I lived in Pa. Grade 6,7,8, She was alot of fun. I also knew her older sister.
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Laura Ostrander
March 15, 2024
I love you Aunt Pinky. You will be with me until I see you again.
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