Eloise Lucinda (Smith) Bricker, 68, Cambridge, Md., entered into eternal rest Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Genesis Health Care at the Pines, in Easton, Md., after a prolonged battle with breast cancer.
Born Aug. 29, 1944 in Mountain Top, she was a daughter of Norah (Koons) Smith and the late Donald Smith.
Eloise was a longtime resident of Reading, recently moving to Cambridge, Md. She was a 1962 graduate of Fairview High School, Mountain Top, and a 1966 graduate of the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, Reading. Eloise worked as a registered nurse for 46 years.
She is survived by her mother, Norah Smith, a longtime resident of Mountain Top, and presently residing in Cambridge, Md.; her daughter, Dione Foyle and husband, Michael, Tampa, Fla.; her son, Andrew Bricker and wife, Michelle, Anchorage, Alaska; her four grandchildren; her sister, Barbara Mack and husband, James; and niece, Karen Mack, all of Chestertown, Md.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Interment will immediately follow in Albert Cemetery, Mountain Top. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
The family of Eloise would ask that if anyone would like to give a memorial donation that it be sent to the American Cancer Society.
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andy & dee mom was the sister i neve had and my oldest did what the family didn,t do miss her forever b
January 13, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Ellie's passing. We had lost touch with each other following my return to Reading in 1990. I worked with Ellie @ Reading Hospital's delivery room till 19972 & stayed friends till moving to NJ. She & Lee were responsible for my meeting my husband & she was my Matron of Honor.
My deepest condolences to her children & the entire family.
Judith & Earl Hunt
January 6, 2013
Dione, Andy and family,
I worked with Eloise for many years, both at Berskshire Manor and Wyomissing Nursing and Rehab. She taught me many things about how to be a wonderful nurse, woman and mother. I am very saddened to learn of her passing. May God be with your family during this most difficult time. She will be remembered fondly. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Christa Ettele
January 3, 2013
To the Smith/Bricker family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers at this most difficult time. Eloise worked for me in my office years ago and I have always considered her a special person. May she rest in the peace of Christ and may you know the comfort of His love at this time.
Elizabeth Edmunds, MD
January 2, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dick and Karen Foyle
January 2, 2013
To Dione and Andrew,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your mom was a very caring and giving woman. I have very fond memories of her that will never go away. May God bring your family peace during this time of grieving.
Todd Hower
January 1, 2013
Our Love and Prayers to the Bricker Family during this difficult time of loss. Love, Tony, Becky Minter & Family
Becky Minter
January 1, 2013
Dear Dionne and Andy ... may God give you the strength to get through this difficult time ... you are in my prayers. I loved your mom ... she was a great next door neighbor ... remember the good times.
Lois Furman-Bowers
December 31, 2012
To Dione, Andrew, Barbara, and Dolly: Please accept our sincere condolences at the passing of Eloise. She was a very dear friend as well as our respected cousin. May God love you all and grant you His consolation. And may Eloise rest in the peace of Christ.
Love and sympathy to you all,
Cousin George and Pat
December 31, 2012
To the Smith/Bricker family...our condolences for your loss of Eloise. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Your cousins,
The family of Barney and Nelda Miller
George/Cheryl (Miller) Williams
December 31, 2012
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