Elsie H. Kreider (Hoeft) of Sparkill passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was 90 years old.
She was born in New York on June 24, 1929, the daughter of Walter Hoeft and Mary (Sommer) Hoeft.
She was raised as a young child in Manhattan and later in the Bronx, living on Mace Avenue and graduating from Christopher Columbus High School, in the Bronx.
She met the love of her life on a blind date, Thomas Kreider, whom she married on Feb. 10, 1952.
They relocated in 1959 and lived the rest of their lives in Rockland County. As well as raising her five children, she worked for the East Ramapo School District. She also enjoyed her days bowling with a ladies league and was an avid Yankees fan.
Elsie is survived by her five children: Nancy Labollita of Highland Mills, Diane Leslie (Jeff) of Suffern, Thomas Kreider (Maureen) of New City, Patricia Mackey (Howard) of Nanuet and Mary Lindewirth (Donald) of Gillette, N.J. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was lovingly referred to as “Grandma, Nana, or GG.”
She will be missed.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Thomas, her brother Walter, as well as her parents Walter and Mary.
She was also predeceased by her furry, little loves Snooks, Sunshine and Sassy.
Due to current restrictions, a limited viewing was held at the Higgins Funeral Home in New City. Burial will be private. Celebration of her life will take place at a later date.
Arrangements were under the care of Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc., New City (www.mihigginsnewcity.com).