Schaef, Ethel M. age 100 of Elmira, NY. Passed away at the Chemung County Nursing Facility Friday, June 15th, 2018. Ethel was born in Caton, NY; February 11, 1918. The daughter of the late Edger and Louisa (Kelly) Congdon. She is survived by her son: Ronald (Gloria) Schaef of Horseheads, NY; daughters: Janice M. Schaef of Elmira, Cheryl (John) Cristofaro of Georgia; Grandchildren: Amy Gush, Jeff (Kerry) Gush, Elaine (Steve) Eller, Paula Andrew, Aaron Cristofaro, Sarah Cristofaro along with 5 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Nicholas "Bud", daughter Sandra Gush.Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 11am at Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY 14904. Ethel's tribute wall may be signed at www.olthof.com.