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Visitation:
Friday, April 2, 2021
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard , Ohio 44890
Service:
Friday, April 2, 2021
2:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard , Ohio 44890
Ethel Slane, 100 years old, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1921 in Bellevue, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late William and Nellie Koch.
She was a graduate of Bellevue High School and she also graduated from Warners Beauty College in Toledo, Ohio. She was a beauty operator at LaSalle and Kochs Beauty Salon in Toledo in 1942. Then she had her own shop in her home in Willard for 45 years.
She loved her family and friends very much. She loved singing gospel songs and had a great sense of humor. She attended Maranatha Church in Shelby, Ohio. She touched many people with her love for the Lord and her caring heart.
In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by her first husband, Maurice Thomas; second husband, Lawrence Slane; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sandra Thomas; step-son, Steve Slane; and 3 brothers, Wilbert, Murlin and Earl Koch.
She is survived by her daughter, Diana (Jim) Crawford of Mansfield, OH; 7 grandchildren, Vonda Moss of Hanover, PA, Vickie (Heath) Polachek of Willard, OH, David Ward (Val) of Marion, OH, Jeremy Ward (Iris) of Mansfield, OH, Colleen Diggs and Tracy of Brandon, FL, Julie Barch of Virginia Beach, VA, and Kevin (Shannon) Crawford of Columbus, OH; 21 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren with 3 great-great grandchildren on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Friday, April 2, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of her funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor J. Art Kennard officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Willard. Memorial contributions can be made to Maranatha Church or OhioHealth Hospice. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Valerie McCracken - Apr 1, 2021
Dear Diana and Jim, I was so sorry to hear of Ethel's passing. She was so sweet and kind and I loved watching her, my mom and aunt Gloria interact when they were together. I will cherish those memories forever! I know she had an amazing and loving life and to reach 100 years old, Wow! Please except my deepest sympathy to you and all of your family and know that I care. Isaiah 41:10 - Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Love you, Valerie
Susan Kennard - Apr 1, 2021
I loved Ethel so much and will miss her! She was always so sweet and worried about everyone else! I will miss our talks on Sundays! Prayers for all of the family for peace and comfort!
Connie Morgan - Mar 31, 2021
We all loved Ethel 💕 Lots of good memories with her on Willard West!!
Carmen Castro - Mar 31, 2021
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing she was a wonderful friend and neighbor to our family for many years. We all have fond memories of Ethel that we will cherish, prayers for healing to all of you!
Janet Jamison-Dawson - Mar 30, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your mother Diane. I am sure she will be missed by many. 🙏🙏
Pam & Darrell Corwin - Mar 30, 2021
Diane, Our hearts go out to you & your family at the passing of your dear, sweet Mother. She will be greatly missed. She made it to 100 !! And she is with Jesus now !! Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time of loss. 🙏🏻❤️
Jackie Eckstein - Mar 30, 2021
Wow ... what a great and gracious lady! Diana, I am so sorry for your loss but I know you cherished each and every moment you had with her. Rely on all those happy memories to keep you going. May she rest in the comfort of our Lord's loving arms. Party in heaven!
Karen Haupricht and Family - Mar 30, 2021
Our sincere on the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. She was a great lady.
Janet Hines - Mar 30, 2021
Ethel was my mom's best friend. There were so many things we did together over the years. Ethel loved to bring her treasures to our garage sales, go on day trips to Amish country and just come up to moms house to visit and have lunch. Those times are memories we will never forget. Rest in peace dear friend. My deepest sympathy to Diane and all of her family.
BARB JONES - Mar 29, 2021
We always enjoyed Ethel playing bingo with us and having lunch. nice lady. BARB JONES AND FAMILY.
Linda Veletean - Mar 29, 2021
I don’t know where to start. I’ve been around Ethel for a lifetime since she was my moms best friend. She always treated all of us like we were her own children. I would have done anything for her and vice versa. I will miss her deeply but she’s with all the people that she cared about Deepest sympathy to Diane and Ethel’s grandkids. She’s in my prayers and so are all of you.
Roger and Mary Harmon - Mar 29, 2021
Ethel was a good neighbor and friend. She will be missed greatly. So sorry she has passed, but she lived a long and good life, and now will be with her loved ones.
