Longtime Pano’s Server Ellie Mello Honored by Community

After over five decades of serving good meals and even better smiles, a beloved waitress at a well-known Erie diner is hanging up her apron.

Eleanor Mello, known to everyone as Ellie, is retiring after 51 years at Panos’ Restaurant. Today marks her final day on the job.

To celebrate her incredible career, the community came together to honor her with a heartfelt sendoff. From the moment you walked into Panos, you could feel the love Ellie has shared with customers and coworkers over the years, and the appreciation being returned…

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