Ethel Schwartz, 92

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SWANSEA, MASS. – Ethel Schwartz died Sept. 17 at Fall River Jewish Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Israel “Red” Schwartz. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Israel and Celia (Cohen) Sanft, she was a longtime resident of Swansea.

She was an inspector for Firestone, US Records and United Merchants, retiring in 1991. Ethel also sold Avon in her community. She was a graduate of Durfee High School, Class of ’46.  She was a former member of the JWV Auxiliary and member and former secretary of the Pioneer Women.

She was the dear sister of Aaron Sanft of Gilbert, Arizona, and the late Lloyd, Abraham, Louis, Sonny, William, Bertha, Ruth, Rose, Goldie and Shirley.  She is survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

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