Obituary of Esther R. Courter

Esther R. Courter, age 81, of Mainesburg, PA, died Friday, August 15, 2014 at Troy Hospital, Troy, PA. Esther was born April 30, 1933 in Midland Park, NJ, a daughter of Richard and Blanche (Morel) Howard. She enjoyed reading and loved to draw. Esther was the wife of the late Robert D. Courter who passed away December 23, 2012. Esther is survived by 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert and Gina Courter of Glenwood, NJ, Stephen Courter (Janice Brenner) of Milford, NY; a daughter and son-in-law, April and Tim O?Donnell of Indianapolis, IN; 8 grandchildren, Ryan, Sean, Devinn, Tyler, Brittany, Mariah, Jaclyn, and Luke; 2 great grandchildren, Jaxon and Weston; a step grandson, Chaz. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Richard Howard, and a sister, June Parker. In keeping with Esther?s wishes, there will be no services. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 613 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com