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Helen Agnes (Vira) Minnick

Female 1918 - 2016  (97 years)


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  1. 1.  Helen Agnes (Vira) Minnick was born on 19 Jul 1918 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 16 Mar 2016 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland.

    Notes:

    FROSTBURG — Helen Agnes “Vira” Minnick Eisler Brode, 97, of Frostburg, left peacefully for her eternal home on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in her home surrounded by her adoring family. Helen, affectionately called “Vira” by her family, was born July 19, 1918, to the late Joseph Bernard Minnick and Frances Loretta McKenzie Minnick. Helen was the last surviving member of her family, having been preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Adam Eisler; her second husband, Raymond Alvin Brode; seven brothers; six sisters; one daughter, Pauline “Pommy” Keister and husband, Bob; one step-son, William Brode; two grand-daughters; and two great-grandchildren. Helen was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, in Frostburg, and attended St. Michael’s School. She was a devout Catholic throughout her entire life, reciting the Rosary every day. Helen was known for her vivacity and zest for life. She was the prom date of “Grandpa Jones,” of Hee-Haw fame. Dancing was one of her very favorite activities, and she graced many a dance floor with her signature red hair, graceful body and beautiful face. Mel Tillis, having met Helen prior to a performance, remarked during the show on the “beautiful redhead” he met earlier. Country music was her favorite. Both of her husbands were musicians, and she happily attended every event that she could. Helen always had a servant’s heart, and even in her youth was forever helping those who were needy. She gently cared for many ill friends and relatives. Her home was always inviting and there was plenty of good food for anyone fortunate enough to be there. She was a handy carpenter, and could fix and build most anything. She loved to crochet and sew and could grow anything out of seemingly nothing, making gardens that were always beautiful and plentiful. Helen’s contagious energy was inspiring. She had been employed at the Michael Berkowitz sewing factory, Gehauf’s Motel, and retired from Frostburg State University housekeeping. Helen leaves behind her daughters, Loretta “Lettie” Minnick and Bob Minnick, Eileen “Leenie” Ewing and husband, Kenny; son, Raymond A. “Butch” Brode Jr. and Debbie Bittner; two step-sons, Wayne Brode and Jack Brode, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her loved ones, her many friends and her precious little dog, “She-She.” The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Gary Wagoner and staff as well as Homecare and Hospice of Western Maryland Health Systems. According to her wishes, Helen was cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cumberland Times-News, March 27, 2016 (delayed post)

    Family/Spouse: Raymond Alvin Brode. Raymond died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Earl Adam Eisler. Earl (son of John Adam Eisler and Hylie Winebrenner) was born on 23 Mar 1918 in Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 18 Apr 2004 in Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. E. Loretta (Letty) Eisler  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 3. Eileen Frances (Leenie) Eisler  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    3. 4. Helen Pauline Eisler  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1936 in Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 9 Jul 2011 in Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  E. Loretta (Letty) Eisler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born in Private.

    E. married Robert Minnick in Private. Robert (son of Bernard A. Minnick and Elnora Anna Garlitz) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Eileen Frances (Leenie) Eisler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born in Private.

    Eileen married Kenneth Ewing in Private. Kenneth was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Helen Pauline Eisler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Helen1) was born on 7 May 1936 in Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 9 Jul 2011 in 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

    Family/Spouse: Robert E. Keister. Robert (son of Harry E. Kesiter and Elizabeth Hamilton) was born on 29 Jan 1934 in Midlothian, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 17 Aug 2011 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Greg Keister  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 6. Scott Keister  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    3. 7. Travis Keister  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    4. 8. Penny Keister  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    5. 9. Pam Keister  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    6. 10. Paula Sue Keister  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Greg Keister Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.

    Greg married Nancy Something in Private. Nancy was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 6.  Scott Keister Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.

    Scott married Kimila Moreland in Private. Kimila (daughter of James K. Moreland and Nancy Susan Bosley) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 7.  Travis Keister Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.

    Travis married Jen Something in Private. Jen was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 8.  Penny Keister Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.

    Penny married Harold Lavin in Private. Harold was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Darrell Lavin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.

  5. 9.  Pam Keister Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.

    Pam married Tim Campbell in Private. Tim was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Adam Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.

  6. 10.  Paula Sue Keister Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.

    Paula married Robert Booth in Private. Robert was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Bobby Booth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 14. Mikey Booth  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Darrell Lavin Descendancy chart to this point (8.Penny3, 4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.

  2. 12.  Adam Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (9.Pam3, 4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.

  3. 13.  Bobby Booth Descendancy chart to this point (10.Paula3, 4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.

  4. 14.  Mikey Booth Descendancy chart to this point (10.Paula3, 4.Helen2, 1.Helen1) was born in Private.


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