Ellen V. Zelnick

1924 - 2023

Ellen V. Zelnick, 98, of Paxinos, Pa., passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2023 at Nottingham Village Nursing Home, Northumberland, Pa.

She was born Dec. 17, 1924, in Plymouth, a daughter of John and Rose (Kusma) Green, and was a 1942 graduate of Plymouth High School. On June 7, 1958, in Plymouth, Pa., she married George Zelnick, who preceded her in death in 2021.

Prior to her marriage, Ellen was employed by Tele-Radio; in the greeting card department of Lazarus Department Store, Wilkes-Barre; as a self-trained mechanical draftswoman at Olmsted Air Base, Middletown; and by the W.H. Nicholson Company, Wilkes-Barre.

Ellen was known for her cooking, baking, sewing, and artistic talents. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue their own interests. Ellen enjoyed picnics and parties with her children and grandchildren.

Ellen is survived by a daughter, Carolyn R. Wolfe, Ph.D. and husband William, of Paxinos; a son, Alan S. Zelnick and wife Tammy. of Sunbury; and a son, George R. Zelnick of Paxinos; her grandchildren: Emily Wolfe, Leslie Wolfe, Miranda Zelnick and Andrew Zelnick; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Rose Green, and Maxine Wilce, of Maryland; and Marian Galinus of New Jersey, and their spouses.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to honor Ellen's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.