Ellen L. Frantz

Ellen L. Frantz, 70, of Scarsdale, NY passed away Thursday, December 20 with adoring family at her side. Ellen, daughter of Garnett and Madeline Schell, was born May 18, 1942 in Trenton, NJ. She is survived by Steven, her husband of 43 years, and daughter Amber (Jeff) Frantz-Rago. Additionally she is survived by her sisters Mary (Dick) Augsbach of Airmont, NY and Joan (Bert) Mount of Birmingham, MI as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews and their families.

Ellen taught Kindergarten for 41 years mostly at the Greenacres School in Scarsdale, NY. She was a member of Fox Meadow Tennis Club in Scarsdale and the Education Forum (TVCC) of Scarsdale. She was an avid reader and advocate for environmental causes and animal welfare.

A funeral service for family was held December 28 in the chapel at Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, NY. A memorial/celebration is scheduled for Friday, January 25th at 5:00 p.m. at the Fox Meadow Tennis Club, 14 Wayside Lane, Scarsdale. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT.

Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Home in Scarsdale is coordinating arrangements. See website for more information, www.elbennettfuneralhomes.com.