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Ethel Rossiter Vandegrift

Ethel Rossiter Vandegrift of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania passed away on April 17, 2023 at the age of 96. Born in 1926 to the late Mahlon and Ethel Rossiter in Radnor, Pennsylvania, where she resided for her first 20 years.

She attended Drexel University and received her B.S. in Home Economics in 1948. She began teaching that year at P.S. DuPont High School, where she met her future husband, Bill. After twenty years and four children, she returned to teach Kindergarten followed by Home Arts at the Bush School. She enjoyed golf, singing, sewing, bridge and volunteering for various organizations. She was a member of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Wilmington for over 50 years. After living in Carrcroft for over 40 years, she moved to Maris Grove, Glen Mills, in April, 2007. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ethel is preceded in death by her husband, William Vandegrift, Jr. She is survived by her four children; Scott of Quarryville, Pa.; Patricia (Robert Smagala), Richard (Janna), David (Susan) all of Wilmington, Delaware; grandchildren Julie, Neil, Trevor, Robert, Jr., Jaclyn, Virginia, Amy, Lea and Tim; great grandchildren Kyle, Kayla, Trevor, Aliza, Jack, Madi, Donna, Novella, Zachary, Evelyn, and Samuel. A new great-granddaughter will be joining the family in June.

The family would like to thank Maris Grove for giving our Mom sixteen years of a happy and active lifestyle and Rose Court for their care the last two weeks.

Services will be on Monday April 24, 2023 at 11:00 in the Maris Grove Chapel at 200 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, Pa. Reception to follow. Interment will be in the Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery, West Chester, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maris Grove Benevolent Care Fund at the above address.

 

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Services will be on Monday April 24, 2023 at 11:00 in the Maris Grove Chapel at 200 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, Pa. Reception to follow. Interment will be in the Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery, West Chester, PA.

Condolences

    Terry Truono writes,
    My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this beautiful and caring woman, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Terry and David
    04/19/2023 04:45 pm
    Marianne and Glenn Pasho writes,
    Our condolences to all. May fond memories carry you through this time! Thoughts and prayers.
    04/19/2023 07:45 pm
    David and Annette Trautman writes,
    Our deepest sympathy to the Vandegrift family on the loss of a great lady.
    04/19/2023 08:22 pm
    Gary Sokola lit a candle and writes,
    Dave/Rich, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I hope and pray God comforts you with the best of memories and each other's support.
    04/20/2023 09:00 pm
    Joanne Kornack writes,
    Ethel was a lovely, caring woman. I have wonderful memories of times we shared at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. We served as deacons together. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Joanne Kornack
    04/22/2023 11:56 am
    Peter Kopf writes,
    Scott and Family My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Your Mom was a very sweet and wonderful lady.
    04/22/2023 01:04 pm
    James H. Scott, III writes,
    Mr. and Mrs Vandegrift were wonderful teachers and folks who gave us great memories. Bill was our 7th grade English teacher, who enjoyed throwing a peice of chalk at you if you were not paying attention, and Mr's Van was well loved as well during our times at P.S. Sincere condolences to the family and fiends. Jim Scott P.S. du Pont class of 1955.
    04/23/2023 08:01 am
    Mary Ann Barrow writes,
    Ethel was a joy to have in the Maris Grove. She sat behind me and I could hear her lovely voice. She was delightful and will be missed by her friends in the choir and in the Maris Grove community. My condolences to her family.
    04/23/2023 10:57 am
    Antoinette D. Kaufman writes,
    On behalf of the Fellowship Choir of Maris Grove, and myself, I send our condolences to the family on Ethel's passing. She was a loyal member of our Choir, always present, and always with a big smile. She will be truly missed, and will be remembered in our prayers. Toni Kaufman, Choir Director
    04/23/2023 02:40 pm
    Gary and Nancy Young writes,
    Our deepest condolences to the whole Vandegrift family on the loss of your beloved mother. She was a kind and caring woman who will be remembered by many. The Evergreen Road “family” was a great group of friends. May all your cherished memories bring you peace.
    04/25/2023 10:19 am

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