Ellen M Motrinec Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2026, at the age of 89, Ellen M Motrinec (Hudson, Florida) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Gilmartin and Marilyn Gilmartin; her siblings, Joyce Cottrell, Ronald and Jack Gilmartin (Leslie); and her sons, Leslie, Christopher and Gerald Panella.
She is survived by: her children, Lori Jones (Larry) and Michael Panella (Mary); her brother Donald Gilmartin (Karen); her brothers-in-law, Robert Horning, Nonnie, LJ, Tim, Sean and Michael; her great grandchildren, Aidan, Addison, Tristan, Riley, Lily, James, Elizabeth, Ian, Seth and Oliver; and her significant other Leslie Motrinec. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Ellen's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Center.