Ellen (Katz) Zeltserman of Brighton, formerly of Newton and Brookline on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Samuel H. Zeltserman. Devoted mother of Alan Zeltserman and his wife Yoko, David Zeltserman and his wife Judy and the late Amy Zeltserman. Dear sister of Lois Sokol and Joanne Stern. She loved her friends at Chestnut Park. Dear friend to many, she was a poet, an artist, loved dogs and loved BU Hockey. Graveside Services at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton on Thursday, February 23 at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to any charity for animals.