Ethel McMillen

Ethel Lois McMillen, 85, of 1018 West Washington Street, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at her daughter Cindy's residence.

Born August 22, 1934 in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Madeline (Sloppy) Fox. She was a 1952 graduate of Hamlin Township High School.

On February 14, 1953 in St. Francis Church, she married Robert J. McMillen who preceded her in death on April 14, 2019.

Ethel was a member of St. Bernard Church and enjoyed camping, knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was employed at Zippo Manufacturing from 1952 until she retired in 1996.

Surviving is one daughter, Cindy M. (Mike) Wilber, of Bradford, three sons, Gordon E. (Denise) McMillen, of Clearwater FL, Kevin E. McMillen, of Orchard Park NY, and Robert J. (Cathy) McMillen II, of Rochester NY,  four grandchildren, Eric (Monica) McMillen, Stephen (Chelsea) Wilber, Tyler Wilber, and Michael Todd Wilber, her faithful canine companion "Mitzy" and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters, Evelyn Nogar and Emma Jean Stalker.

Private funeral services will be held for family at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the St. Bernard Church Building Fund, or the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

My deepest condolences to your family. Bob and Ethel were wonderful friends to my father, George Stanford, particularly after my mom passed. May you have peace knowing they are lovingly together again.
— Cheri (Stanford)English

Cindy, and all of Mrs. McMillen''s family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. You were an amazing, giving daughter to both of your parents. You will be in my prayers as you struggle through these next few days and months ahead. Take comfort in your memories and knowing she is at peace, and has joined your Dad again. Love you, Toni
— Toni Magnetti

So very sorry to see this. I have fond memories of time spent together between our families. Your Mom took time to make my Dad an apple pie for his birthday 2 years ago. He loved it. Covering all of you in prayer.
— Marta Shultz and the Shultz family

My heart goes out to you and your family. I worked beside your mom for many years, we always had the greatest conversations and she loved her family dearly. Ethel taught me how to crochet on our lunch time. First the slippers than on to other things. After she retired we sent out yearly Christmas cards with little d notes to each other and usually a telephone call. She was a special lady. Your in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
— Bev Gorton

Godon, Kevin, Cindy, and Bob-So sorry to hear about your mom. She was always so fun and welcoming. I remember many good times when our families would get together. I pray that the love she gave and the memories she made will comfort you in the hard times ahead! Love, Linda Stack Thiel
— Linda Stack Thiel

My condolences to all the family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
— Joanne Edmunds

So sorry to hear about your Mom. Our condolences to you and your family.
— Jim and Sharon Long

Thinking of you, Cindy, and all of your family!
— Marcia Janson

Condolences

  • My deepest condolences to your family. Bob and Ethel were wonderful friends to my father, George Stanford, particularly after my mom passed. May you have peace knowing they are lovingly together again.

    — Cheri (Stanford)English
  • Cindy, and all of Mrs. McMillen''s family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. You were an amazing, giving daughter to both of your parents. You will be in my prayers as you struggle through these next few days and months ahead. Take comfort in your memories and knowing she is at peace, and has joined your Dad again. Love you, Toni

    — Toni Magnetti
  • So very sorry to see this. I have fond memories of time spent together between our families. Your Mom took time to make my Dad an apple pie for his birthday 2 years ago. He loved it. Covering all of you in prayer.

    — Marta Shultz and the Shultz family
  • My heart goes out to you and your family. I worked beside your mom for many years, we always had the greatest conversations and she loved her family dearly. Ethel taught me how to crochet on our lunch time. First the slippers than on to other things. After she retired we sent out yearly Christmas cards with little d notes to each other and usually a telephone call. She was a special lady. Your in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

    — Bev Gorton
  • Godon, Kevin, Cindy, and Bob-So sorry to hear about your mom. She was always so fun and welcoming. I remember many good times when our families would get together. I pray that the love she gave and the memories she made will comfort you in the hard times ahead! Love, Linda Stack Thiel

    — Linda Stack Thiel