Obituary of Ellen Jane Holman

ELLEN JANE HOLMAN AVON: Ellen Jane Bunnell Holman, 57, died February 2nd in her Avon, NY home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She is survived by her beloved husband Don; two children Kim and Jennifer; step son David Holman; two grandsons Zachary and Jacob; her parents and four brothers. Ellen was born in Scranton, PA and graduated from Abington Heights High School in Clarks Summit, PA. She attended Wesleyan University then completed her degree in special education from William Patterson University. Ellen radiated warmth and kindness through her lifelong dedication to helping others through volunteer work, teaching, and as a Cub Scout den mother by always personifying kindness and integrity. She will be missed by many. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home Inc., 111 Main Street, Geneseo. Additional calling hours Friday, at the Young Funeral Home in Clarks Summit, PA followed by a funeral service. Memorial Contributions to the National Parkinson Foundation or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.