She was born in Erie, PA, August 21, 1946 daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (Janka) Fromknecht. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Castleberry, her loving cat, Chippie and the most human like dog, Tee-Tee. She also lost 3 of her older brothers Donald, Robert & Gerald Fromknecht.
Elaine was survived by her daughter, Tammy Castleberry. She also has one brother Richard Fromknecht and his wife in California. There are numerous nieces and nephews in California and Erie, PA. She also has 2 step children, Tina Owens, her husband Eddie and their 5 children, and Tod Weaver, his wife Sarah and their 4 children.