Ethel “Tucky” May Tinlin, 89, a former Carrollton resident, died Tuesday evening, March 31, 2026, in West Chester.

She was born Aug. 25, 1936, in Southampton, New York, and was the daughter of the late Charles Jr. and Marion Hart (Smith) Johns.

Her husband, Harold L. Tinlin Sr., whom she married June 19, 1955, in East Hampton, New York, while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force, passed away Aug. 24, 2004.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Tinlin; a brother, Charles Christopher Johns; and a son-in-law, Scott Ross.

Ethel was primarily a homemaker throughout her life and was comfortable in her surroundings at home. There, she engaged in various arts and crafts. She enjoyed many card and board games with family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Harold L. Tinlin Jr. of Carrollton, Barb Ross of Katy, Texas, Jeff (Denise) Tinlin of Carrollton and Jennifer (Mike) Theriault of Cincinnati; grandchildren, Michael Hicks, Abby (Aaron) Ross, Holly (Griffin) Robichaux, Brittany (John) Ytuarte, Brenden (Mai) Tinlin, Alec (Carissa) Theriault and Owen (Sydney) Theriault; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Amber, Heather, Christopher, Rowan, Alec “AJ” and Grace; and a sister, Betty (Randy) Miller of Florissant, Colorado.

A celebration of life has been planned for May 2, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lady of the Lake Gathering Place, 29 N. Smith St., Dellroy.