Elsie Leister

Elsie M. Leister, 96, of Frederick, formerly of Milford Square, died Mon. Jan. 26th at Frederick Living. She was the wife of the late Franklin Leister. Born in Northampton County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Cora (Beck) Fair. She worked as a seamstress for many years and helped take care of people with special needs before retiring. She served on the Milford Twp. Fire Co. Women's Auxiliary and helped to start the local 4-H club. She was a longtime member of West Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, where she was an assistant Sunday School teacher, did quilting and knitting, and worked with the bible school. Surviving is her son, Kenneth, wife Judy of Quakertown; daughter, Carol Nase, husband Richard of Sellersville; step grandchildren, Pam, Jim, Rick, and Jill; eight step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Raymond, Charles and John, and a sister Grace. Services will be held 11:00 AM, Fri. Jan. 30th at West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd., Quakertown with a calling hour from 10:00-11:00 AM. Interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Ridge Valley. Memorial contributions can be made to the West Swamp Mennonite Church Elevator Fund.