With heavy hearts we share the passing of Ethel McNary Chalfant, 87, on August 31, 2021. Formerly of Washington, PA and Murrells Inlet, SC, she was residing in Youngsville, PA at the time of her death. Born on November 7, 1933 in Thomas, PA, she was a graduate of Claysville High School. Ethel is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Archie Bergen Chalfant; daughters Sheree Troy (Tom) of Valdese, NC and Darla Herrnberger (Philip) of Irvine, PA; grandchildren Grant Herrnberger of Proctor, WV and Abigail Herrnberger Novotny (Mike) of Slippery Rock, PA; four great-grandchildren: Clayton, Raigyn, Bena, and Everett; two sisters, Donna Kraeer of McDonald and Jean McNary of Murrells Inlet; and many nieces and nephews. Ethel was predeceased by her father and mother, Elden Merle and Dorothy Cuthbert McNary of Eighty-Four; and three brothers: Merle Allen, Glenn, and Clarence (Sonny) McNary of Eighty-Four, PA. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Washington, and later the First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, SC, where she served as a deacon. Early on Ethel worked as a telephone operator for Pacific Telephone & Telegraph, Bell of PA, and GTE in Myrtle Beach. The majority of her life was spent as a homemaker and she loved traveling. She and Archie square danced with Grand Strand Strutters for many years. She was an avid reader, played Mah Jong, and enjoyed card games. She volunteered at Habitat for Humanity, Help 4 Kids, and Backpack Buddies of Horry County, SC. Ethel will be remembered for her quick wit and her passion for new recipes. As per her wishes, there is no public viewing. She will be interred with Archie at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity or your local library. Online condolences for the family may be made by visiting www.petersonblickfuneralhome.com