ELOISE MERNER

October 15, 1916 - July 31, 2014

Eloise Merner, 97, of Milton, NJ, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was born on October 15, 1916 in Milton, NJ to Grace (nee Jennings) and Furman Norman. Eloise was a lifelong resident of Milton and attended the Milton School and Butler High School. Eloise married Joseph Merner in 1947. During World War II she worked for Dupont on the assembly line. Eloise was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph of 40 years , as well as by her seven sisters and brothers. She is survived by her dear nephew Maynard Norman and his wife Michelle, her loving nieces Catherine Cymbala and her husband Andrew, and Vicki Kulik and her husband Dennis , as well as other family members and friends. Eloise will best be remembered for her gardening and baking and her restoration of antiques. The family will receive visitors on Monday, August 4, 2014 from 2-4pm with a prayer service at 3:30pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Eloise’s name to the Milton First Aid Squad, 45 Milton Road, Milton, NJ 07438.