Background
Banashek, Mary-Ellen was born on December 7, 1951 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Walter Joseph and Irene (Rapchak) Banashek.
Banashek, Mary-Ellen was born on December 7, 1951 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Walter Joseph and Irene (Rapchak) Banashek.
Bachelor, Emira College, 1973.
Associate features editor, Mademoiselle magazine, New York City, 1973-1979; beauty copywriter, Harper's Bazaar magazine, New York City, 1979-1980; beauty and health editor, Self magazine, New York City, 1980-1981; senior copy writer, Avon Products, Inc., New York City, 1982-1983; beauty and health editor, McCall's magazine, New York City, 1983-1985; senior writer, Elle magazine, New York City, 1986-1987; contributing editor, Woman's Day magazine, New York City, 1987-1990; features editor, New Woman Magazine, New York City, since 1989.
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Alan R. Loflin, September 1991.