Esther Mae  Watel, died October 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late James L. Watel; beloved mother of  Lucie Gates Watel, Abby (Charles) Nellans, James Lee Watel Jr. and Jenny Ann Watell; loving grandmother of Benjamin and Matthew Nellans; dear sister of the late Harvey Wittcoff and Lorraine Wittcoff Dimsdale; our beloved aunt, cousin and friend. Funeral service Friday, October 17, 11:00 AM at Temple Israel, #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive (Ladue and Spoede Roads) with interment to follow at New Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 8430 Gravois Road. Visitation for Mrs. Watel 10:30 AM Friday at Temple Israel.  Contributions in her memory may be made to the Animal Protective Association, 1705 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63144, Alternative Hospice 1749 Gilsinn Lane, Fenton, Mo. 63026, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Rindskopf-Roth