Elinor Katherine Schwarz

Tom Glennon: As a child I remember our family visiting with Uncle Joe and Aunt Elinor. Aunt Elinor was this wonderful person so full of life and energy. She captivated me with her rich colorful stories.
In the last few years we had the privilege of spending some quality time with Aunt Noni… On several trips to Florida we surprised her with a visit. Lisa and I have fond memories of those visits. They were filled with laughter and colorful memories. I cherish those times with Aunt Noni as does our entire family. I loved talking with her. She leaves a rich legacy. All who knew her where struck by her vibrant love of life, energy, and wit. We love you and will miss you dearly.

We asked our children about their memories of Aunt Elinor and they all said the same thing. They remembered her as a very loving person who was very funny. They remember all the laughter…..

With Love,

Tom & Lisa Glennon and family

Barbara Ann Dowd: My Aunt Elinor was so special to me-- it's hard to know where to begin. She gave me unconditional love throughout my life. After spending time with her or talking on the phone, I came away feeling happier and always so cherished. Aunt Elinor possessed so many wonderful qualities. I have always marveled over the years at her love and devotion to Uncle Joe and Bette-Jo which I always found to be inspiring and wanted to emulate in my own family. Then as her family grew with grandchildren and thereafter great-granchildren so did her love for each of them. Aunt Elinor always put her family first and everybody knew it.

Some people have an incredible way of making you feel special, my Aunt did that for me. Our visits together and our phone conversations always reminded me of her amazing ability to make me feel like I was the center of her world. I know I am not alone in feeling this way and I am sure that we each walked away with this special feeling. What a blessing she has been to me and I give her credit in helping to shape me into becoming the wife and mother that I am today. Her concern for my well-being was and will never be taken for granted-- she was my rock. What a legacy she leaves this family.

This is not goodbye, it's 'till we meet again.

Love you,
Barbara Ann & Ken

Lori Dowd: Perhaps what I loved most about my Aunt Elinor was actually very simple, the love that she gave to my Mom. Throughout my childhood I always heard my Mom talk about the love she had for her parents and for her special Aunt Elinor. I was always so touched how much time and effort Aunt Elinor put into loving my Mom the way that she did, every moment of my Mom's life-- it was a special unconditional love that few will ever experience. I have heard so many stories over the years about my Aunt, but especially about the time that my Mom spent as a child in Charleston, WV and the kindness and love that both my Aunt Elinor and Uncle Joe overwhelmed her with for those several months.

I think the greatest gift and most special quality of all that Aunt Elinor possessed in life was her generosity and love. With that love also came a consideration of others feelings and never wanting to hurt another with the love or attention that was provided to one person over another. I have always known of the special bond that both my Mom and my Aunt possessed, however as an example of her beautiful heart, caring soul and generous love she never wanted to hurt another with the love that they shared, so it was in my opinion always kept at bay. However, now as my Aunt Elinor dances among angels and is finally in the embrace again of her one and only true love I feel that these types of qualities about her should be honored. So in this tribute as many write letters of love and remembrance, I would prefer to simply just thank her for always making my Mom feel loved. I have always noticed that my Mom came away with from every phone conversation, visit to Florida or walk down memory lane with a glow about her or a twinkle in her eyes that I could only attribute to the love she had been given by one special person.

So I say simply to my Aunt Elinor today, I thank you for the unconditional love that you gave to my Mom in your life and cherished memories she will now hold dear in your death.

Love always, Lori Marie

peter glennon: I ran out of space,anyway she would give me these giant hugs and kisses and really adore me it was very special for me she would look me dead in the eye and say with laughter she was gonna steal me away ,i'd laugh then she would get very melloncolly and tell me im the son she and uncleJoe never had she would have tears in her eyes she said that to me the last time i saw her and the last time we talked its amaizing how small magical moments can last a life time may GOD bless you and keep you forever; LOVE PETER

peter glennon: When ever I visited my aunt,she always made me feel very special.I could be in a room full of people and she would always take the time to really connect,regardless of my age.She would love to tell me stories about her adventures with Uncle Joe in various sequencies in her life.She could tell a story and capture your imagination in dramatic context or a charismatic approach! When i was very young she would give me baby bites on the back of the neck and make me laugh till the tears rolled out!I would laugh and say" stop the biting of peter" she would recall that all thru my adult lifeand we would have a good laugh.She told me when i was riding in a car with her and uncle Joe I would see afarm or rural setting and cry out :moocows:! that brought her alot of fond memories.I loved her dog scochie we really connected.Living in the bronx in a small apartment we really couldn't manage a dog so scochie was one of my fond childhood memories.I remember bettyjo in her navy uniform :WOW:!!! and uncle Joe in his jumpsuits.UncleJoe would take me to his closet and let me try on his bomber jackets and aviator helmets that was very cool for a little boy aunt Ellenor would watch my reactions and i could tell she really cherished the moment!

Kathi Feltner: My grandmother's stories influenced my love of travel to far away places and her philosophy that no one is a stranger is one that I carry with me. The lullabies or "Noni songs" she sang to me as a child, are the same ones I sing to my children today. The love she shared with my grandfather, her Honeybunny, was an inspiration and it is a comfort to know that they are together again, dancing among the stars.