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Althea "Ethel" DeGroff

May 23, 1918 - May 17, 2021

Saratoga Springs, NY Althea “Ethel” DeGroff passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 17, 2021. She was 102. Ethel was born in Halfmoon on May 23, 1918, to the late Holsey and Bessie (Simmons) Russell. Ethel enjoyed over a century of life. She was a proud waitress, working at many different restaurants including her favorite, Snyder's Restaurant in Clifton Park. Ethel worked hard all her life and loved spending her downtime with her friends, family, and cats. She loved to bake and loved to sunbathe any chance she could. Ethel was a strong, determined, and fiercely independent woman. We will miss her every day. Ethel is predeceased by her loving husband, Lester DeGroff, son, Trent DeGroff, sisters, Irene Piurowski and Eleanor Talerico. She is survived by her daughter, Tina (Joe) Curcio, grandson, Tom (Holly) Curcio, granddaughter, Trisha (Leo) Munoz, great-grandsons, Brodey and Tyler Curcio, and several nieces and nephews. A short gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 22, at Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, starting at 3pm. A memorial service will start a short time thereafter. The family is very grateful for the care that was given to Ethel by the staff on 5 Springs at the Wesley Healthcare Center. Online condolences may be made at, www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.

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Saratoga Springs, NY Althea “Ethel” DeGroff passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 17, 2021. She was 102. Ethel was born in Halfmoon on May 23, 1918, to the late Holsey and Bessie (Simmons) Russell. Ethel... View Obituary & Service Information

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