Elsie Veronica (Shope) Clouser

Elsie “El” Veronica Clouser, 67, of Lucernemines died May 1, 2022, at Indiana Square Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Lewis E. Shope and Mary Jane DePetro (Gray) and was born June 17, 1954, in Indiana, PA. Elsie was retired from Diamond Medical Supply.

Elsie was kindhearted and generous. Everywhere she went, there was always someone who knew her and smiled and said hello. She cared very much for family and friends and would do anything to help others, everyone was welcome at her home. Some of the best times were going out for Chinese food with Aaron, Nick, and Jennifer.

Elsie enjoyed crosswords, reading, cooking (she was a fabulous cook), cards, watching movies, sitting outside, and gardening. She especially loved spending time with her family. She liked going on outings to Sam's Club and loved going to the casino.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Brian) Allmendinger, of Milbank, SD; her grandson, Nicholas Cowan, her siblings, Linda (John) Byich, Georgette Batemon, Cindy Hawthorne, Kim McGuire, and Michael Shope. She is also survived by her aunt, Dorothy "Peg" Ryen, her dear friend, D. Kevin Walker and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, L. Aaron Walker.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.