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Ethel Wittenberg Obituary
Ethel Wittenberg (nee Green), 87, of Highland, NY and formerly of Pine Bush, NY, passed away on October 6, 2008 after a short illness.
Born in the Bushwick Section of Brooklyn on December 7, 1920, to Joseph and Celia Green, Ethel was among the first graduates of newly opened Queens College in 1941 and earned her Masters degree from Teachers College at Columbia University and an additional Masters degree at SUNY New Paltz. Ethel taught for over 20 years in the Pine Bush Central School District; she was also the co-owner of Green Farms, Inc., which she and her husband founded in 1943. She was a finalist in the National Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest in 1956.
Ethel is survived by a brother, Alex of Florida and a sister, Evelyn of New Jersey; her daughter, Marilyn DeAngelo of Highland; son, Jeffrey Wittenberg and his wife, Sue of Pine Bush; grandchildren, Philip DeAngelo and his wife, Tina of Newburgh, Steven DeAngelo of Brooklyn, Daniel Wittenberg and his wife, Julie of Thompson Ridge, Kathryn Wittenberg of Pine Bush and great grandchildren, Ryan and Averie. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Isidore "Stitch" Wittenberg.
Services will be held on October 7, at 3 p.m. at the William Gagan Funeral Home, 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush, NY. Interment will follow at the Beth Hillel Cemetery on Route 52, Walden, NY.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Hospice of Ulster County, or to the Isidore and Ethel Wittenberg Memorial Fund which provides scholarships to students of the Pine Bush Central School District. Contributions to this fund may be made care of Community Foundation of Orange County, 30 Scott's Corners Drive, Suite 102, Montgomery, NY 12549.
Ethel's family wishes to acknowledge and thank Hospice of Ulster County whose love, care, and understanding will never be forgotten.
Arrangements by the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Bush; 845-744-6008.
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nancy meeks
October 8, 2008
To Mrs. Wittenberg's Family,
Mrs. Wittenberg was a wonderful teacher. I will never forget the wonderful things she taught me in Home Economics Classes and her life stories she shared. I will also not forget the accident we were in together on the school trip in 1970. I know this was very difficult time for her. She was truly a model of a professional teacher. My condolences to the family at this time for the loss of their mother.
Sincerely, Nancy C.Meeks
Leslie Roosa
October 7, 2008
my deepest sympathy- marilyn and jeff
Michael & Henia Zanetti
October 7, 2008
To the entire Wittenberg Family: We were very saddened to see that your Mom has gone up to meet again with your Dad. They were both such wonderful people and shared a great life together. Our fond memories go back to 1956 when she was my 1st grade teacher. Cherish the time you had her in your lives. She will be mised by all that knew her.
Richard Freer
October 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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