Ethel Muro

Ethel May Hempel Muro
01/09/1928 – 09/08/2021

Ethel May Hempel Muro, 93, of Swissvale, died early Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 peacefully at Pleasant Ridge Nursing Home, in Leechburg PA. Born January 9th 1928 in Braddock, she was one of 7 siblings to her dear parents Allen and Elma Hempel (posthumously married to Nicky Nixdorf), and preceded in death by all but one, Florence Trax. They include… Brothers: Walter Hempel (wife Babs) & Allen (Spike) Nixdorf. Sisters: Mary Kalina, Katherine (Tootsie) Zito, & Connie Monroe. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Americo (Ego) Muro, her beloved 1st son Vince (Duddy) Muro, and grandson Cameron Muro. She is survived by… Sons: John Muro & Walter Muro. Grandchildren: Holly, Stacey (Husband Shaun), Mikey, Shane (Wife Laura), Heidi (Husband Ross), & Cory (Wife Selena). Great Grandchildren: Mario, Nathyn, Justyn, Vincent, Madison, Hayley, Lil Shane, Hannah, Mia, Ella, & Jett. And last, but certainly not least, her one and only Great Great Grandchild: Landon. To say Ethel was a firecracker would be an understatement. From her earliest story’s on the “farm” in the Coal Valley area of Braddock/Rankin, to raising her 3 boys almost single handedly on the streets of Wilmerding, ultimately to the better part of her adult years on her porch in Swissvale, there was always a handful of men wooing her, while in the same breath, a handful of neighbors interrogating her. Be it a purse hidden under the pillow, an unnecessary $2 knick-knack on the mantle, an oversized tweed cowboy hat, or rather the small Christmas tree dated 2009 on the casted base that she SWORE she had had since Walter was born, there was most certainly a story to why and when. And you could bet your bottom dollar there was no escaping without hearing it. Sometimes twice in the same visit. She was almost certain to tell you of horrible day she may have had, but make no mistake, she would absolutely be sure to wish yours the best. Always an open door, albeit with multiple notes attached and a doorbell that rarely worked, or an open ear, again albeit with an uncharged hearing aid that also rarely worked, she wanted nothing more than your company and conversation. It was sincerely what she cherished most. She was one in a million, and we were all blessed to have her as long as we did. Here’s to one final dance on the other side with the man in black, Johnny Cash. Only to be interrupted by the request of your hand by Audie Murphy. Arrangements settled w/great appreciation by RJ Slater Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A celebration of Ethel’s life will be held at a later date.