Altamont- Ethel Davis (nee Smith), 71, died on Tuesday December 13, 2011. Born on October 4, 1940 in Peekskill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Josephine Smith. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Albany County Nursing Home and then at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending time with her family. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland. Friends may call today, Friday, from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. Donations may be made in Ethel's memory to Activities Department at the Albany County Nursing Home 780 Albany Shaker Rd. Albany NY 12211.