ZEIEN, Ellen Martha, age 91, of South Boston, passed away Saturday, February 18th, 2017. Ellen is survived by her children Carol Zeien & John Coburn of South Boston, Deborah & George Williams of Virginia Beach, Ellen & John DeMeo of Hanover & her grandchildren Christopher & Meaghan DeMeo, Braun Williams & Jonathan DeMeo. Ellen was preceded in death by her loving husband Leo Zeien, their daughter Janice Zeien & granddaughter Michele Crewe. Private services will be held at the Casper Funeral Home in South Boston. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a diabetes research organization.