Ethel M. Rich, 93, of Myerstown, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at home. She was the wife of the late Jesse Rich.

Born in Myerstown, PA on September 12, 1931, Ethel was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Lena (Mettley) Diguilio. She was a member of the Beth Israel Synagogue. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Ethel is survived by three children: Michael Rich, husband of Linda, Warren Rich, husband of Mary, and Susan Heffner, wife of Richard; four grandchildren: Charles Rich, husband of Holley, Jennifer Captain, wife of Purvez, David Rich, husband of Page, and Lisa Mcivor, wife of Colm; eight great grandchildren: Angela Rich, Kiam Rich, Noah Rich, Emma Rich,  Zoe Mcivor, Simone Mcivor, and Lilly Mcivor; three sisters, Rosalie Maley, Mary Ferretti, and Lorriane DiGuilio; a niece, Llenay Ferretti Kimmell, wife of Christopher and a nephew, Anthony Ferretti, husband of Amanda. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alice DiGuilio.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM, followed by a service at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., 126 S 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17042. Interment will be at Beth Israel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Congregation Beth Israel,  411 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042. Please share your memories with the family at our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com