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Ethel Jephson Obituary
Ethel Smith Jephson
Albrightsville, Pa.
Ethel Jephson, 96, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2008. She is survived by two sons, James Smith Jephson and Helen Gietz Jephson, Endicott, N.Y., and Robert Owen Jephson and Joan Carol Jephson, Mendham, N.J.; two grandchildren, James W., Vestal, N.Y. and John R., Glenside, Pa., and five great-grandchildren, Dean, Brent, Lee, Christie and Jack. Ethel was predeceased by her husband, George F. Jephson in 1988, and by all of her generation in the family. Born September 15, 1911, she grew up as a farm girl, youngest of three sisters, in Freeport, Illinois. In 1942, with two young boys, they moved to Pelham Manor, N.Y., later to Montclair, Essex Fells and Warren, New Jersey, and retired in Albrightsville, Pa. For fifteen of her later years, she lived in the Pocono Mountains among the wildlife, deer and bears. Mother Jephson had many friends from the Victory Baptist Church, Broadheadsville, Pa. With her strong faith in God, she was always confident that Jesus was at her side. Many thanks to the staff at Hilltop Nursing Home who provided excellent care and those who prayed for her.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, at the Hilltop Campus of the United Methodist Homes, 286 Deyo Hill Road, Johnson City, N.Y. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Albrightsville, Pa., at the convenience of the family.
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Bob Suhocki
August 5, 2008
Dear Jim and family,
I am very sorry to read of your loss.
It is wonderful that you had your mom for so many years. I did not know her but she sounds like a wonderful lady, and she lived a very good,full life.
Your friend from many years ago, the 1960's at Glendale lab, the friend who you taught how to ski at Greek Peak; I'll never forget your kindness and friendship and wish to pass on to you my sincere condolences now.
August 5, 2008
Dear Helen, Jim & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your Mother.
She was special to all of us.
With All Our Sympathy,
Deanna & Ken
Carol Mitrus
August 3, 2008
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol Mitrus and family
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