Elsie M. Nester
Elsie M. Nester, age 84 of Orrville and formerly of Rittman, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at her home in Orrville, following a period of declining health.
Elsie was born March 3, 1935, in Spencer, West Virginia to the late Holly and Lela (Sampson) Starcher and married Perry Nester on June 10, 1950, in Reedy, West Virginia. Perry survives.
Elsie worked as a florist for Barlett's and the former Picket Fence flower shops in Wadsworth for over 30 years. She spent many years as a poll worker for the Wayne County Board of Elections.
Elsie enjoyed flea marketing with her husband and running a booth at the Berlin Antique Mall with her sister, Lorena.
In addition to her husband, Elsie is survived by two sons, Richard Nester of Orrville and Bobby (Deb) Nester of Wooster; two grandchildren, Jami Pittman of Wooster and Jason (Lisa) Nester of Stow; four great-grandchildren, Kiwi and Kaden Pittman and Sam and Sarah Nester; seven siblings, Norma Kime, H. Lee (Arlene) Starcher, Lorena Starcher, Carol (Arthur) Troyer, Marilyn Starcher, Patricia (Roger) Beery and Gary Starcher; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services will be held at Rittman Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Auble Funeral Home in Orrville is handling the arrangements. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at the funeral home's website at www.aublefuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691 (www.lifecarehospice.org).