Lebanon Express 9 May 1992 ETHEL SYLVESTER Ethel L. Sylvester, 86, of Lebanon died May 6 1992. Ethel was born March 23, 1906 the daughter of William and Emma Dibble in Lebanon. She married Johnnie Virgil Sylvester in Albany. He died in 1972. She also was preceded in death by a son, Stanley V. Sylvester, who died in 1990, and brothers Ira Dibble, Ronald Dibble and Harold Dibble. She lived in Lebanon all but two years when they lived in Portland during World War II while Johnnie worked in the shipyard. She was a homemaker and enjoyed writing letters and was active in political causes. She also enjoyed rock gardening and shopping. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Pat Sylvester of Lebanon, granddaughter Phyllis Keeler of Lebanon; and great-granddaughter Lisa of Lebanon. Private services were held and interment was in Lebanon's IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Association. Jost Funeral Home handled arrangements.