Ellen (Roth) Rothschild

Born 2/5/1927 in Syracuse, NY

Died 3/9/2021 in Syracuse, NY

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March 9, 2021 Ellen Rothschild, 94, passed peacefully at home Tuesday evening with her family by her side. The youngest of Samuel and Fannie (Spevak) Roths four children, she was born on February 5, 1927 in Syracuse, and lived most of her life in the area. A graduate of Nottingham High School and Syracuse University, Ellen was a proud life-long member of Amit Women, Temple Adath Yeshurun, and the Temple Sisterhood.

A role model for her children and grandchildren, Ellen was very down to earth, having a keen sense of humor, and moved with grace throughout her life. Loved by her many nieces, nephews and relatives of all generations, she became the matriarch and family historian.

Ellen was predeceased by Sidney Israel Rothschild, her beloved husband of 61 years, and their oldest son, Joel Seth Rothschild. Her family includes her children Phil (Nancy), Mark (Naomi Lokoff), and Tina (Michelle Miler), and her grandchildren Seth (Hayley), Ethan, Ariana, Aidan, Jeremy and Adam. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice of CNY for all of their assistance.

Donations can be made to a charity of your choice. No flowers please. Graveside service for the immediate family will be at Frumah Packard Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed on the Sisskind Funeral Service Facebook page beginning at 10:55AM on Friday, March 12. www.sisskindfuneralservice.com Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits

Published in Syracuse Post Standard from Mar. 10 to Mar. 14, 2021

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