Ethel C. Anderson, 91, of Warren, PA passed away Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013 at Warren Manor Nursing Home. Born on December 22, 1921 in East Hickory, PA she was the daughter of the late Johnathan Elmer and Mary Herman Combs. On October 21, 1943 in East Hickory, PA she married Robert “Bob” Anderson, who died on September 15, 2003. Ethel was a resident of Warren for most of her life and was employed with the former Solar Electric making invasion tubes during World War II. She had also been employed with Sylvania and New Process Co. Ethel was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where she was a junior choir helper and was a member of the funeral luncheon committee. She was also a member of the Warren Women’s Christian Club, the Alaskan Children’s Circle and the Frewsburg (NY) American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Ethel had been a member of the PTA and was a former Brownie and Girl Scout leader. She was known for her personality and for her heart of gold. She could strike up a conversation with anyone. Ethel loved her family and enjoyed her grandkids baseball games, cooking, baking, canning, gardening and loved visiting with neighbors and helping others. Ethel is survived by three daughters, Gayle Toner of Warren, PA, Kimberley M. Hawley of Penfield, NY, Lynda (Randy) Grey of Frewsburg, NY, , and, seven grandchildren, William W. (Sandrita) Toner, II of Columbia, MD, Susan Toner Hoover of Erie, PA, Brandon M. Hawley, Mitchell Hawley, Pierce G. Hawley, all of Penfield, NY, Kyle A. Grey and Connor R. Grey, both of Frewsburg, NY, one great-grandson, Ronin Toner of Columbia, MD and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Ethel was preceded in death by three brothers, Jonathan Elmer Combs, William “Boots” F. Combs, John F. Combs, and four sisters, Mary Firster, Mabel Holtz, Nettie Jane Combs and Elizabeth Kingston. Friends may call from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, July 24, 2013 at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA using the rear entrances. Friends may also call on Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church, Pennsylvania Avenue East and Prospect Street, Warren, PA from 12 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. at which time funeral services will be held with the Rev. Kevin Haley, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA 16365, or to Grace United Methodist Church, Pennsylvania Avenue East and Prospect St., Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Dear Gayle, Kim, Lyn and families:
Sending condolence and pray as you grieve the loss of your mom, grandma.
Psalm 94:19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
God bless
Cousin Ruth (John’s granddaughter)
Love an prayers being sent your way girls. The last of the clan has gone to be with her family. She will be missed by all here.
Dear Lyn,
My prayers and sympathy to you as you grieve the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful lady and you were a wonderful daughter to her. All her memories will live in your heart forever. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to you,
JoAnn Grey
So sorry we were unable to make it up. Hugs and Prayers for all of you. May God Bless you and bring you peace in your time of sorrow. Love from all of us
Emily, Ray, Alicia, Ashley and Julie Tucker
(Elmer’s Grand and Great Grandchildren)