Helen Pauline Eisler b. 7 May 1936 Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland d. 9 Jul 2011 Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania: The McKenzies of Early Maryland

1936 - 2011 (75 years)

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Name	Helen Pauline Eisler
Birth	7 May 1936	Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland
Gender	Female
Death	9 Jul 2011	Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Notes	LATROBE, Pa. — Helen “Pauline” Eisler Keister, 75, of Oldtown, passed from this life on Saturday, July 9, 2011, in Select Specialty Hospital in Latrobe, Pa. Pauline was born on May 7, 1936, in Finzel, to Helen A. Brode and the late Earl Adam Eisler. Pauline was a 1954 graduate of Beall High School; was formerly employed by Berkowitz in Frostburg, and the old Sacred Heart Hospital on Decatur Street in Cumberland. Pauline was a marvelous homemaker who loved to cook and can. She enjoyed having a house full of children. She was a loving, wonderful wife, the world’s best mother and a faithful friend. Her barbecued chicken was without compare. Bob and Pauline’s home was a gathering place for family, friends and anyone who happened by. She loved everyone unconditionally and generously gave of herself to everyone. Being with Pauline meant being loved, comforted and fed. Her beautiful smile and gentle laugh made many a sad heart glad. Crocheting and crossword puzzles were two of her favorite activities. She made beautiful crocheted snowflakes that to this day still decorate many Christmas trees. Pauline will be sadly missed and remembered lovingly by her community and many friends. Mrs. Keister leaves behind her beloved husband of 56 years, Robert E. Keister; her mother, Helen A. Brode, of Frostburg; three daughters, Pam Campbell and husband Tim, of Oldtown, Penny Lavin and husband Harold, of Oldtown, and Paula Sue Booth and husband Rob, of Oldtown; three sons, Greg Keister and wife Nancy, of Potomac Park, Scott Keister and wife Kimila, of Finzel, and Travis Keister and wife Jen, of Zihlman; two sisters, Letty Minnick and best friend Bob, and Leenie Ewing and husband Kenny, all of Finzel; and a brother, Butch Brode, of Frostburg. She also leaves to miss her fifteen grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews that she loved with all her heart. Friends and family will be received at Durst Funeral Home P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, from 4 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be conducted the funeral home on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Culler officiating. Friends and family are being received one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Emmanuel Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Adam Campbell, Davey Blahut, Bobby Booth, Darrell Lavin, Kollin Keister, and nephew Cooper Corley. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons, Tommy Booth, Mikey Booth, Mason Keister, Hunter Keister and Alex Keister. Cumberland Times-News, July 11, 2011
Person ID	I53169	McKenzie Genealogy
Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

Father	Earl Adam Eisler, b. 23 Mar 1918, Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland d. 18 Apr 2004, Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland (Age 86 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	Helen Agnes (Vira) Minnick, b. 19 Jul 1918, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland d. 16 Mar 2016, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 97 years)
Relationship	natural
Family ID	F04258	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Robert E. Keister, b. 29 Jan 1934, Midlothian, Allegany County, Maryland d. 17 Aug 2011, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia (Age 77 years)

Children

	1. Greg Keister, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	2. Scott Keister, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	3. Travis Keister, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	4. Penny Keister, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	5. Pam Keister, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	6. Paula Sue Keister, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]

Family ID F19896 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 29 Oct 2021