Gertrude M. Eicher, 96, Enjoyed Painting, Ceramics and Cooking

Mrs. Eicher was born in Avella, PA on March 26, 1914, the daughter of the late Christopher A and Sarah Jane (nee Paton) Nieser. She has been a resident of Lorain for more than 50 years.

She was a dedicated member of the former Emmanuel United Methodist Church, nka the Lorain Light House United Methodist Church in Lorain and the United Methodist Women's Society. She was also a member of the Keenagers and enjoyed painting, ceramics, cooking, crocheting and quilting. She was a homemaker. She had also worked at Fazio's and was a hairdresser.

Mrs. Eicher is survived by her granddaughters, Shelly (Dave) Pounds Kaiser of Elyria, Renee (Don) Pounds McIlroy of Circleville, 4 great grandchildren, several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren sister Evelyn Duda of Pennsylvania, stepson Don (Betty) Eicher of Vermilion, stepdaughters Louise Nagel and Darlene Donovich both of McKeesport, PA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
William Eicher on Sept 4, 1987, her son Ray W. Pounds on Feb. 19, 1967, sisters
Helen Steffenhagen, Margaret Hageter, brothers Edward Nieser, Hard Nieser,
Harry Nieser, stepdaughters Betty Demes, Sandy Zsemko and a stepson
William J. Eicher.

Friends may call on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 10 a.m. until the
Memorial Service at 11 a.m. in the Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist
Church, 3015 Meister Road, Lorain with Charles Boales, officiating. Burial will be private in the Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Lorain
Lighthouse United Methodist Church 3015 Meister Road Lorain, Ohio 44053.
Arrangements are being handled by the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home
For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

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