Ethel Wanchick Davis

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Ethel W. Davis, 88, of Mystic, CT and Leesburg, FL, announce her passing on March 24, 2022. She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was married to her late husband Ronald G Davis for 64 years.

She was born on January 27, 1934 in Pottsville, PA to Julia Tranosky Wanchick and Andrew Wanchick.Ethel graduated from Pottsville High in 1952. Her life’s adventures took her to California, New Hampshire, Virginia, Rota Spain, Holy Loch Scotland, Florida, Georgia and Connecticut.

Ethel was a member of a number of organizations throughout the years, including the Elks, local community groups and the Molokai co-op. She was also very involved with the USS Cabot reunion group, supporter of Penn State education and was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Gales Ferry CT.

She is survived by two children - Scott (Susan) and Todd (Heather); five grandchildren - Stephen (Shannon), Michelle (Griffin), Julie (Sean), Nicholas and Olivia and four great-grandchildren - Taylor, Chase, Cole and Elizabeth. She is also survived by her 93 year old sister Julia Levy, nieces, nephews and numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald and sister Irene Henninger.

Ethel was passionate about her family, friends, cooking, gardening, many artistic endeavors and Penn State football. Her kind heart was contagious and she had a strong motivation to help others.

The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to their friends, neighbors, and the community at Mystic River Square for their thoughtfulness and aid. A special thanks to dear friend and Nurse Valerie Gilman. You have been the greatest blessing and a godsend.

A private service will be held for family at St. Luke Lutheran Church. The final resting date is yet to be determined. The location of the final resting will be Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions made in Ethel’s memory to the Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Foundation at https://shwachman-diamond.org/