Ellen Steingold, 91, of Providence, and Narragansett Rhode Island, passed away on October 21, 2025. She was the daughter of Goldie and Nathan Katz. Ellen was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School, Arcadia University, and received an MSW from Boston College. Following graduation from college, she joined her husband Ken, who was stationed in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where she taught elementary school to children on the base. Ellen and Ken enjoyed 68 years together, side by side, building a family, home, friendships and community.
She is survived by her son Neal, her daughter-in-law Linda, and her loving grandchildren, Sarah and Benjamin.
When she was in her mid 40’s, Ellen went back to school to obtain her MSW. Following graduation she worked at Jewish Family Service where she resettled Russian Jewish Immigrants to Rhode Island whose numbers surged during Soviet relaxation of their emigration polices. She also assisted with the agencies adoption program. Upon her retirement she enjoyed her grandchildren, summers in Narragansett, and time with her wide circle of friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either the Kenneth ‘52 and Ellen Steingold Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610, attention University Advancement, or your favorite charity.
