![]() Now she says she would like to be an illustrator. The book is also available through Kodish, for $15.Īccording to her great-grandmother, Kayla has said she wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Its first printing was very limited, she said, but the two young artists are having fun selling copies. Khani is the grandson of Eleanor’s son Ronnie and the son of Katy Kodish.Įleanor credits Joby Topper, director of library services at Lock Haven University, for giving her advice and encouragement on putting the book together. Kayla is the granddaughter of Eleanor’s son Richie and the daughter of Curtis and Ashley Kodish. It’s dedicated to all of her great-grandchildren, but Khani and Kayla are featured with their photos and biographies in the back. This latest book, titled “Some Funny Things I’ve Seen,” was published in 2017.Įleanor calls it “a little book of poetic nonsense that will tickle the funny bone for all children as well as the adults who share it with them.” She is also involved in a variety of other community organizations. She co-authored three books with her friend Mary Eischeid (who has since passed away).Īt age 92, Eleanor also continues to be an avid quilter and has made fundraising quilts for her church, Holy Spirit Parish, and for the Rotary Club of Downtown Lock Haven, of which she is a member. The fox ended up in the cover.Įleanor naturally thinks in terms of kids and books. Their great-grandmother gathered the drawings together, then saw her idea through - she had a charming little book published with the poem and all the illustrations. In the end, they made 38 drawings, including a brightly colored “fox with chickenpox.” It didn’t take Khani and Kayla very long to fire up their imaginations and their crayons, colored pencils, and markers. To keep Kayla and Khani drawing, she sent them a poem she’d written about three years ago called “Some Funny Things I’ve Seen” and challenged them to draw pictures for each “funny thing” the poem describes. Online condolences may be given by visiting retired principal of Avis Elementary School, she knows the value of art in children’s lives. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745. Memorial contributions in Laura’s name may be made to either Beech Creek Wesleyan Church or the Leukemia Foundation, c/o Donald G. Friends and family will be received at the church on Saturday from 10 a.a until the time of the service. at Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St., Beech Creek with Rev. She was preceded in death by her Dad, William Fye.Ī Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Jat 12 p.m. She is also blessed to have bonus daughters, Shawn (Jason) Miller of Blanchard and Tara Longenberger of DuBoistown and granddaughters, Ashlyn, Maia, Paige and Hayden. In addition to her Mom, Janice Fye of Lock Haven, she is survived by her significant other, Cliff Moore of Beech Creek children, Ryan (Staci) Eisenhower of Lock Haven and Sara (Josh) Worden of Howard her granddaughter and “special girl,” Brynley Marker her brother, Tim (Crystal) Fye of Mill Hall a niece, Shelby (Alex) Folmar and family and her favorite little dog, Mazie. November 5, 1925, to Stephen Douglas Jones and Clara Melissa (Anderson) Jones. Eleanor Evangeline Jones Kodish was born in Johnson City, NY. Laura enjoyed flowers, decorating, and the outdoors- especially the hummingbirds that visited her backyard. RecordStaff Octo2 minutes read Eleanor Kodish, 95, from Lock Haven, PA, passed peacefully away in her home, on October 11. Her kind and encouraging personality yielded many, many friends whom she loved. She lived for her family, whether it be family vacations, girls’ days, cookouts, going to the beach, camping or simply spending time together. Laura was a member of Beech Creek Wesleyan Church. ![]() She was then employed by Keystone Central School District as a Building Assistant/Teacher’s Aide, retiring in 2019. In her early years, she worked at Uncle Joe’s Woodshed. Laura was a 1975 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. Eisenhower, 66, of Beech Creek met Jesus on Saturday, Jafter a courageously-fought battle with Leukemia.īorn Februin Lock Haven, she was the daughter of William H. ![]()
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