Eleanor Nerber

Obituary of Eleanor Nerber Eleanor Nerber, 88, of Newfane, entered into rest surrounded by her family and those that loved her at the Newfane Rehabilitation on Thursday, April 10, 2014. She was born on January 14, 1926 in Trenton, New Jersey, the daughter of Robert Struthers and Barbara Struthers Mansure. She was predeceased by her husband and the “love of her life” Roland (Ron) Nerber in 1983. Precious mother of Lynette (Alan) Soulvie of Wilson and Barbara (Robert) Annalora of Lockport. Grandmother of four loving grandchildren, Michael Soulvie, Karen (Michael) Long, Christi (Gregory) Horanburg and Shanna Quackenbush. Cherished “Grandma-Grandma” to Stephen Lehmann, Haliegh Seeloff, Gabriel Soulvie, Christopher Trzaska, and Evan Horanburg. Eleanor will be greatly missed by her dear sister Grace Claire Marcello of Trenton, New Jersey. She was predeceased by siblings John Mansure, Delores Bennett and Harry Mansure. Eleanor met her true love, Ronnie, when he was stationed at Lakehurst Naval Base in New Jersey during WW II. They were married in 1945, and soon after moved to Newfane. Their love was eternal and unaffected by his death in 1983. Until her retirement in 1985, Eleanor worked in the surgical office of Dr. William Stein. She loved spending countless hours caring for her yard, shrubs and her prized home. She participating in the Wrights Corners Presbyterian Church choir and was a member of the Dale Association. Eleanor was the perfect listener and the family cheerleader. She created memories that her children and grandchildren will carry in their hearts forever. In the tomorrow still to come, you will walk beside us in the sunshine and the rain, we will speak your name often…and we will close our eyes and smile. Friends and family may call at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Avenue, Newfane, NY on Sunday, April 13, from 3-6 p.m. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, April, 14 at 2 pm at the Wrights Corners Presbyterian Church, 6515 Ridge Road, Lockport, NY, with the Rev. Patricia M. Ludwig and the Rev. Lynette Sparks officiating. Memorials may be made to the Dale Association, for the Memory Minders program. Please sign guest register at www.sherriefuneralhome.com and leave a condolence for the family.