Muriel McEathron

Muriel McEathron

WASSAIC — Muriel “Minnie” McEathron, 85, of Forest City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born on Aug. 30, 1940, in Washington, New York, Minnie was the beloved daughter of the late James Ferris and Winifred Somers. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, first as an aide at the Wassaic Developmental Center and later as a babysitter from the late 1970’s through the mid-1990’s. Over the years, Minnie also opened her heart and home to many foster children, providing them with love, stability, and compassion.

In 2004, Minnie moved to Pennsylvania to be closer to her son, Stephen McEathron, and his family. She cherished her annual trips “out home” to visit relatives and friends, always enjoying the chance to reconnect with those she loved.

Minnie was an avid yard-saler and thrift shopper, known for her sharp eye for a good bargain and her delight in finding hidden treasures. Those who knew her will remember her for her caring nature, her fiery spirit, and her unwavering strength and independence.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by a son Stephen McEathron and wife Kathy of Vandling, Pennsylvania; a sister, Lorraine Phillips of Millerton, New York; a brother, Irving “Bobby” Ferris of Millbrook, New York; foster daughter Michelle Brown of Florida; step sons, Larry and David Brill; grandchildren, Jordan, Kayci and Nolan McEathron and their mom Michelle Battle; Carson, Julia, Robert, Seth; Jamie Jaquish, Charles “Chucky” Jaquish, Melanie Toohey; Aaron, Robert and Lindsey Fowler.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert W. McEathron and her companion of 15 years Robert Houman; daughter Teri Jaquish; brothers James “Snuffy” Ferris Jr., Leonard Ferris and Danny Ferris; sisters Ida McEathron, Catherine “Chink” Wendover, Diane Hall and Mildred “Tosh” Birdsall.

Visitation will be held on Friday Nov. 14, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, Pennsylvania.

Calling hours will take place on Saturday, Nov., 22, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at the funeral home. Pastor Wm. Mayhew will officiate.Burial will take place in the spring at Garrison Cemetery, Pitcairn, St. Lawrence County, New York.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Minnie’s honor, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

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