Eleanor Theresa (Kershner) Finch, 88, of Martinsburg, WV, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at her home. Born on May 13, 1926 in Martinsburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence L. and Edna V. (Silver) Kershner.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Martinsburg, WV. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters, Chapter 392, and served 2 terms as Grand Regent. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary # 134 at Kirby, WV. She retired from Jefferson Manufacturing and Perfection Garment Companies, where she was a floor Supervisor. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her three sons, Gary L. Mason and wife Brenda of Anaheim CA; Larry R. Mason and wife Nina of Rio, WV; and Harold A. Mason, Jr. and wife Donna of Hagerstown, MD; two daughters, Linda L. Funk and husband Bill of Stephens City, VA; Diane Shafer and husband Dennis of Martinsburg, WV; sisters, Alyce (Jean) Reynolds of Baltimore, MD; Claris (Peach) Ohlerich of Arlington, VA; and Patricia Reid and husband, Glenn of Biglerville, PA; and sister-in-law Fran Kershner of Delmar, DE. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 9 great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 aunts, Theresa Parkinson and Elsie Wilburn, both of Martinsburg, WV.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother, Lawrence (Bud) Kershner, a great grandson, Scott Charlton, 2 brother-in-law's, Ronald Ohlerich of Arlington, VA and Victor Reynolds of Cochranville, PA.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. Queen St., Martinsburg, WV at 10:00 AM. Father Francisco Cruz will officiate. Inter
ment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, 917 Cemetery Road, Martinsburg, WV.
Family will receive friends on Friday evening, July 18, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Rosedale Funeral Home, 917 Cemetery Road, Martinsburg, WV.
Donations may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at www.rosedalefuneralhome.com.
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