Elaine A. Birkner Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Elaine A. Birkner of Ostrander, Ohio, whose life came to an end on January 6, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elaine A. Birkner to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Chervenak and Emma Chervenak (Rackler); her husband Robert; and her son James. She is survived by: her children, Kathleen Weaver (Jeff) of Ostrander and Robert Birkner of Garwood, NJ; her daughter-in-law Nancy Halpin-Birkner of Moneta, VA.; her grandchildren, Eileen (Vinnie), Robert (Danielle), Brian (Val), Derek (Emma), Shannon (TJ), Stephanie (Brady) and Andrew; and her great grandchildren, Kayla, James, William, Hannah, Lainey and Brian.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gray Memorial Funeral Home - Cranford (12 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the same location. An entombment was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude's Children's Hospital which was Elaine's foremost charity.
