Ethel Wolfe Obituary
She was born on February 11, 1927 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Fannie (Hallenbaug) McMinn.
Ethel co-owned and operated Wolfe Roofing Co. and worked at Yoder Greenhouse in Erie for several years.
She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and flea markets.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John R. "Jack" Wolfe; infant son; infant daughter, Doris Wolfe; brothers, Walter McMinn and Duff McMinn, sister, Helen Young; and daughter-in-law, Shirleen Wolfe.
She is survived by her son, Harry Wolfe of Greenfield Township; daughter, Fannie Groves (Duff) of Wrightsville, PA; sisters, Bonell Dobson of Brookville, PA and Katherine McCreight of Reynoldsville, PA; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Friends and family may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East on Wednesday May 14th from 3:00 p.m. until time of a funeral service at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Private interment will be held at North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Community Nursing Services of North East, 7 Park Street, North East, PA 16428. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.
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Angela Powell
May 16, 2025
It is with great sympathy that I send condolences to the family. Ethel was one of a kind. The Powell family was lucky to have had her and Wolfe as part of our extended family. There are many memories from my childhood of playing at their winter residents or being a part of holiday celebrations. She always had the coolest crafts and was sure to tell a story that would make you laugh. She helped to fill part of the huge hole in our lives when Dottie passed. It meant the world to me that my daughter grew to know her as Nanny Wolfe, as it was the closed to a great-grandmother that she had. I'm glad she is no longer in pain and I'm sure she's back to giving Wolfe hell for something.
Linda Jaskela
May 15, 2025
Wishing you peace and . You were my Aunt Ethel and Uncle Jack "Wolfie". Both of you were in my entire life. I miss the watching bi monthly hair cuts mom gave you two. All the holidays spent together. I still have the pot holders you so crafty made! At last you are with Wolfie and my mom, hugs to you and Jack and give a big one to my mom.
Brian Powell
May 13, 2025
It is with deepest sympathy that I offer my condolences to Ethel's immediate family. Ethel was part of my extended family here in Florida and was like a second grandmother to me and my sister Angela Powell, and more recently known to my niece Mallory as Nanny Wolfe. She was a stern yet loving woman who was never afraid to let you know exactly how she felt. I will always cherish the times spent with Ethel and Jack sitting around the campfires at their winter home at Sun and Fun in Sarasota, FL. She and Jack were welcomed guests at all of the Powell holiday celebrations either at Dottie's (Gram's) house or more recently at Tom and Lin's house. You will always hold a special place in my heart Ethel. I love and miss you, may you be at peace sitting around the dining room table with Jack (Ole Wolfie) and Gram once again!!
robert skinner sr
May 13, 2025
will miss you an our talks the pain an loneliness is over.with love bob.
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Lindsay Powell
May 13, 2025
Tom and I are sadden by the passing of Ethel. We spent many hours playing Mexican Train dominos with Ethel when she spent the winters in Florida. We shared many holidays with her at our house. She was known to our granddaughter as Nanny Wolfe. She will be missed for sure. May she rest in peace.
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Tom & Lin Powell & family
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