Obituary: Eleanore Coleburn Zoller

Eleanore Coleburn Zoller, of Laurel Hollow, passed away on March 3, 2012 at the age of 91. Her husband Dr. Philip A. Zoller and her sister Carolyn predeceased her. She was born and raised in Norwalk, CT, and attended Skidmore College. After graduating in 1941, she was faculty secretary to Skidmore’s Department of Nursing in New York City for several years. Ellie resided in Cove Neck for 50 years, during which time she volunteered and served on the board of Raynham Hall Museum. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. During her life Ellie had a passion for gardening, particularly orchids. She was also a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her brother Kenneth M. Coleburn (Carolyn) and her children: Dr. Philip A. Zoller Jr. (Christianne), Thomas R. Zoller (Kathryn), Carolyn Z. Ritter (John), Dr. Robert C. Zoller (Janet); and six grandchildren, Jon, Alice, Kathryn, Rachel, Rebecca and Thomas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Raynham Hall Museum, 200 West Main St., Oyster Bay NY, 11771. Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Interment Brookville Cemetery.