Ellen Seelbinder of Spencerport, New York passed peacefully on October 1, 2024. Born in South Bend Indiana, she moved to the Rochester area as a young child. Ellen held a BA degree from SUNY Fredonia. She combined her interest in science and a love for writing into a career as a respected technical writer for several area businesses. She loved to travel, enjoyed soccer, figure skating and skiing.
Ellen was predeceased by her parents David and Betty (Van Egmond) Husung and beloved niece Lisa Husung. She is survived by her devoted husband Mark Seelbinder; brothers Carl (Janet) Husung, Roy (Lori) Husung; brother-in-law John Seelbinder; nieces Sharon (Brian) Hatcher, Kaitlyn (Doug) Yencer, Allyssa Husung, Lyndsay Husung; nephew Greg (Michaela) Husung; and great niece Lauren Yencer.
A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the following organizations:
CurePSP To improve care and find a cure for PSP, CBD and MSA
(https://www.psp.org/)
The Sussman Palliative Care unit at Strong Memorial Hospital
(https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/medicine/palliative-care.aspx)