Born in West Reading,she was the daughter of the late Grace (Williams) and Harry Strouse.
She was employed by Osans Manufacturing in Boyertown as a measurer for many years. She also worked for Liberty Fire Company as a waitress.
Ethel was a member, sunday school teacher and part of the altar guild at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boyertown.
She was a member of the Keystone Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary where she also was president of the auxiliary for some time, Earl Twp. Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Friendship Hook and Ladder Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and the Liberty Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Ethel is survived by her daughter, Michele L. Musser of Boyertown. Grandchildren, Brandon D. Musser of Bechtelsville,William D. Rudy of Barto, Kenneth L. Rudy of Boyertown, Anastasia M. wife of Thomas Fritz jr. of Barto, Casey L. wife of Taylor Hunter of New Berlinville and Chelsea C. Musser of Boyertown. Great Grandchildren, Grace E. Lazowicki and Katrina Kijek Chernesky, Step Great Grandchildren, Mariah and Thomas Fritz III, sister Bernice Nester of Bally. A brother, Russell Strouse of Breingsville. And many nieces n nephews. She is also predeceased by a brother Dennis Strouse, Sr.
Funeral Services will be held at the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc. 111 North Reading Ave. Boyertown, PA 19512. On Friday July 8, 2022 at 1:00 PM.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown.
Online condolences can be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com.