A Westfield area resident all her life, Ethel had resided on the Westfield Sherman Road for many years and was a representative for Watkins Products and had also been a care giver for several area families and had also worked for Chautauqua Opportunities. She volunteered many hours at the Former Westfield Heath Care Center, Waters of Westfield and the Absolu Care of Westfield. She also volunteered at the Westfield YWCA serving meals to the senior citizens. She was a Life long member of the First United Methodist Church of Westfield where she also volunteered countless hours to Church activities. However, her main love was for her family, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.