Ellen Lambert Obituary

The family of Ellen Lambert (Thornwood, New York) announces her passing on June 18, 2026. Ellen, born on September 13, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Lambert to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Zetzel and Muriel Zetzel (Bashlow); her sister Judith Zetzel Nathanson; her stepmothers, Elizabeth Rosenberg Zetzel and Geraldine Kohlenberg Zetzel; and her stepson Kris Buxenbaum.

She is survived by: her daughter Ruth Elizabeth Lambert; her husband David; her brother James Zetzel; her stepsiblings, Teresa Kohlenberg (Tom Goodwillie) and Andrew Kohlenberg (Rebecca Minard); her granddaughters, Kayla Lambert Jones, Maleah Lambert, Serena Lambert, Alicia Lambert and Olivia Lambert; her stepdaughter Kim Buxenbaum; her granddaughter Linez Buxenbaum; her stepdaughter Nina Buxenbaum; her grandchildren, Scarlett Jones, Sterling Jone and Kris Alvin Buxenbaum; and her nephews, Gabriel Nathanson (Alicia Nathanson) and Will Nathanson (Alexandra Caccavella).

In lieu of flowers, Ellen's family would ask that you please consider donating in her memory to: American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org.