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Ethel Thetga Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 24, 2013.

Ethel J. Thetga, 83, of Towanda Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit, Towanda, Pa., passed away Friday afternoon, March 22, 2013, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.

Born Oct. 29, 1929, in Towanda, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Fred and Lena Benjamin Stroud.

On July 5, 1952 she married Ted E. Thetga.

In earlier years, Ethel was employed at the Towanda Folding Box Company.

Ethel loved working in her garden and flower beds and spending time outdoors.

She was predeceased by her husband Ted E. Thetga. Also, brother Robert Stroud, Joseph Stroud and sister, Pauline Lantz Northrop.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Wysox Cemetery, Wysox, Pa. There are no calling hours.

The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, Towanda, Pa., is assisting Ethel's family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be expressed and shared by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

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March 25, 2013

Aunt Ethel, You were always like a second mom to me. I will miss you deeply and I know you and Ted are together again. Say hi to Mom for me too.
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Kathy Scheithauer

March 24, 2013

Harry,Francine,Alacia,Dustin White

Ethel,we are all going to miss you very much,you were a great neighbor and friend. Rest in peace,and say hi to ted and tiny for me. Prayers to the family!!!

March 24, 2013

Thomas Coveney

Ethel, may you rest in peace our prayers will always be with you. Our family will always remember the many memories with you and Ted.

March 24, 2013

Claire Holton

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Ethel
Liked her alot and she always loved chatting when I worked at the stores in North Towanda
With deepest sympathy

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