 1918 - 2004 (86 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Earl Adam Eisler was born on 23 Mar 1918 in Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 18 Apr 2004 in Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland. Notes:
FINZEL - Earl Adam 'Slim' Eisler, 86, of 77 Sampson Rock Road, Frostburg, went home with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 18, 2004. He died at home surrounded by people who loved him. Born in Finzel, on March 23, 1918, he was the youngest child of the late John Adam and Hylie (Winebrenner) Clark Eisler. He was also preceded in death by seven sisters; 10 brothers; and one granddaughter. He got his first job at the age of nine hauling rocks to clear the way for the building of the Finzel Road. When he got older, he worked in the coal mines and later for his sister Elsie Lotz at Frostburg Meats. For years he sold Rawleigh Products door-to-door. He eventually became an employee of the Celanese Amcelle Plant and was retired from there. Dad, Pappap, Pappy enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching baseball games, and working crypto quotes, but his passion was bluegrass music. At the age of eight he began teaching himself how to play various instruments including the piano, harmonica, guitar, banjo, and mandolin but he became 'master of the fiddle.' He played entirely by ear and it was said by more than one person that no one could play the 'Orange Blossom Special' like he did. He won several fiddling contests and even judged a few. Being 6'3" and slender earned him the knick name 'Mountain City Slim' and over the years he played in several bands including The Mountain City Ramblers, Dusty Shaver's Gospel Singers and Appalachian Bluegrass to name a few. In the early years he played for round and square dances all around the area and could be heard on live radio broadcasts. In the later years he entertained children at the Outdoor School in Pleasant Valley and played at several nursing homes and churches, he also performed for the Governor at Rocky Gap State Park. He wrote, sang, and played the fiddle on an original song called 'Garrett County Home' in tribute to the place where he lived his entire life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite witty. He also created and performed a comedy routine in which he portrayed a character he called 'Zookie'. His talents were limitless. He cut down the trees and built his own home. He loved to work with his hands and he called it 'tinkering around'. He was extremely creative and truly could make something out of nothing. He worked on everything from broken handles to lawn mowers and his skills at mending were summed up by his grandchildren, when as one stood crying over a broken toy, her brother comforted her by saying, 'Don't cry, Pappap can fix anything.' And it was a rare occurrence when he couldn't. He is survived by three loving daughters, Helen Pauline 'Pommy' Keister and husband Bob, Oldtown, E. Loretta 'Letty' Minnick and husband Bob, Finzel, and Eileen Frances 'Leenie' Ewing and husband Kenny with whom he resided; a special granddaughter, Missy Ramhoff, whom he helped to raise; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; faithful companion and wonderful friend 'Alda' with whom he shared many memories; several nieces and nephews; and his former wife Helen (Minnick) Brode and her son, a special friend Raymond 'Butch' Brode. Earl's friends number too many to count. They visited and called to inquire about him, sent cards, and kept him in their prayers. He was also blessed to receive care and comfort from the Garrett Co. Home Health Care Team and Hospice of Garrett Co. They became quite a part of his life and he looked forward to their visits. Friends and family will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Pocahontas Road, of which he was a member, on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Agnew officiating. His body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Emmanuel Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Greg Keister, Scott Keister, Travis Keister, David Blahut, Adam Campbell, and special friend Butch Brode. What wonderful memories he has left with us. He was the most precious man God ever made, and even though he is playing his fiddle in heaven now, he will be sadly, sadly missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions may be made in Earl's name to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 29 Pocahontas Road, Frostburg, MD.
Family/Spouse: Helen Agnes (Vira) Minnick. Helen (daughter of Joseph B. Minnick and Frances Loretta (Fannie) McKenzie) was born on 19 Jul 1918 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 16 Mar 2016 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
| 4. | Helen Pauline Eisler  (1.Earl1) 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]
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