Elynor R. Sperber

Elynor R. Sperber was born on May 3 ^rd 1922 at home in Hoboken, New Jersey. She passed away peacefully on September 21 2012.

Elynor spent her early years living in northern New Jersey and working at various jobs in New York City. On July 8 ^th 1950 she married Andrew G. Sperber (Sept. 22 1919 – Feb. 18 1983).  In the late 1950’s they moved to Pennsylvania and raised two sons.

For all her years living in Pennsylvania Elynor was a New York City girl at heart. She never lost her New York accent when she spoke and was never at a loss for words. She loved reading, any newspaper and especially the New York Times, The New Yorker Magazine and mystery novels in particular.  Elynor was an avid knitter and enjoyed fashion and talking about politics. Many pets came through the home over the years. Her last companion was a cat simply named Kitty.

Throughout her life she was a very supportive wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother.

Elynor was the youngest of 8 siblings along with her twin sister Evelynn R. Baycich (May 3 1922- Jan. 29 2006). Surviving family members include her sons; Andrew G. Jr. and Mark J. Sperber, Andrew’s wife Vicki Simpson-Sperber, grandsons Kevin, Craig, Andrew G. III. and, great-grandson Dylan Sperber.

The family would like to invite friends to honor and celebrate Elynor’s life at a gathering at Wilde Funeral Home 434 Main Street, Parkesburg, PA 19365 the evening of Thursday October 4, 2012 from 6 - 8pm.