1938
Ethel
2015
Ethel L. Keich
April 2, 1938 — August 3, 2015
Ethel L Keich, devoted mother and adoring grand mother. 77 years of age of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015, at home while in the loving care of her family.
Widow of Paul John Keich who passed away on December 3, 1986.
Survived by;
Sons,
Allen P. Keich and his wife Maude,
Lowell D. Keich,
John W. Keich and his wife Jeanine,
Owen M. Keich all of Tamaqua;
Sisters,
Mrs. Delta Hoysock wife of Mike of Marlin,
Mrs. Linda L. Tentinger wife of Ronald of Hazleton,
Mrs. Ruth R. Pedron wife of Leo of Tuscarora,
Mrs. Karen E. Skripnek wife of Philip of West Penn Twp;
Brothers,
David W. Houser and his wife Charlotte of Tamaqua,
Bruce D. Houser and his wife Marge of Santaquin, UT,
Nelson Houser and his wife Loretta of Lebanon County,
Grandchildren, Amy Kelly, Brian, Mark, Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Derek, and Rachel 12 great grand children;
Many nieces and nephews also survive Ethel.
Born in Allentown, the daughter of the late Walter M. and Verta Mae (Nelson) Houser.
Ethel was a 1955 Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua. She enjoyed golfing; however, her great enjoyment was that of matriarch to a wonderful family.
A homemaker, Ethel assisted her late husband Paul, and sons in the operation of their families multi-generational automobile dealership Keich Motors of Tamaqua which operated from 1927 to2008.
Preceded in death by a granddaughter, Susan; sister, Mrs. Ella C. Postupack; brother, Lester W. Houser; companion, John Kaczmarczyk.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
A Funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock A.M. on Wednesday August 5, 2015 from the funeral home.
A Gathering of Friends shall take place on Wednesday morning August 5, 2015 at the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Tamaqua/Carbon American Cancer Society
101 West Frack Street
Frackville, Pennsylvania 17931.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .
Widow of Paul John Keich who passed away on December 3, 1986.
Survived by;
Sons,
Allen P. Keich and his wife Maude,
Lowell D. Keich,
John W. Keich and his wife Jeanine,
Owen M. Keich all of Tamaqua;
Sisters,
Mrs. Delta Hoysock wife of Mike of Marlin,
Mrs. Linda L. Tentinger wife of Ronald of Hazleton,
Mrs. Ruth R. Pedron wife of Leo of Tuscarora,
Mrs. Karen E. Skripnek wife of Philip of West Penn Twp;
Brothers,
David W. Houser and his wife Charlotte of Tamaqua,
Bruce D. Houser and his wife Marge of Santaquin, UT,
Nelson Houser and his wife Loretta of Lebanon County,
Grandchildren, Amy Kelly, Brian, Mark, Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Derek, and Rachel 12 great grand children;
Many nieces and nephews also survive Ethel.
Born in Allentown, the daughter of the late Walter M. and Verta Mae (Nelson) Houser.
Ethel was a 1955 Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua. She enjoyed golfing; however, her great enjoyment was that of matriarch to a wonderful family.
A homemaker, Ethel assisted her late husband Paul, and sons in the operation of their families multi-generational automobile dealership Keich Motors of Tamaqua which operated from 1927 to2008.
Preceded in death by a granddaughter, Susan; sister, Mrs. Ella C. Postupack; brother, Lester W. Houser; companion, John Kaczmarczyk.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
A Funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock A.M. on Wednesday August 5, 2015 from the funeral home.
A Gathering of Friends shall take place on Wednesday morning August 5, 2015 at the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Tamaqua/Carbon American Cancer Society
101 West Frack Street
Frackville, Pennsylvania 17931.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .
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