Ethel "Mrs. O" Schaal 97 of Rayland passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 8, 1927, in Tiltonsville, a daughter of the late Austin and Sadie (Noll) Erickson.

She was a retired School teacher for the Bridgeport School System, and a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Brookside.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Paul Olzeski, sisters Dorothy Nichols, and Patricia Malcuit, and a brother Richard Erickson.

Ethel is survived by loving husband of 40 years Donald D. Schaal, her children Sharon (Gary) Blum of Bridgeport, and Barbara (Jay) Bowman of St. Clairsville, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

According to Ethel's wishes there will be no visitation, and private interment will be held at the convience of the family. Wilson Funeral Home 920 National Road Brookside assisting the family.

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