Obituary of Effie A. Firster

Effie A. Firster, 85, formerly of 9178 Dingman Rd. Guys Mills, died Friday morning June 1, 2102 at Wesbury United Methodist Community in Meadville. Mrs. Firster was born on November 29, 1926 at Rome Twp., a daughter of the late Milton and Nellie Hunt Baney. Mrs. Firster was married to David C. Firster, Sr. on Sept. 20, 1947 at Chapmanville. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2005. Mrs. Firster was a member of the Diamond Evangelical United Methodist Church where she had volunteered with missionary work. She had made over 200 quilts for the Erie Mission Society. She enjoyed collecting old bottles and glassware. She also enjoyed hiking and her wild flower gardens. She is survived by the following children; Mary Heath of Lebanon, PA, David C. Firster, Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Richmond, VA, Samuel J. Firster and his wife Kathleen of Titusville, and Joseph E. Firster of Meadville; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter; two brothers, Lester ” Dick” Baney and Ron Baney; and five sisters, Cora Heliker, Lena Baron, Virginia Mallory, Jessie Nadolny, and Avis Slother. No public calling hours will be observed. A private service for the family will be conducted at a later date. The family asks that memorials be made to the Wesbury Foundation c/o Wesbury United Methodist Community 31 Park Ave. Meadville, PA 16335. Interment will be in Red Oak Cemetery.