STRUTHERS - Eileen R. Flora 91 entered into eternal rest July 14, at her home surrounded by her caring and loving family. Eileen was born September 20, 1934, in Struthers to the late William J. Higginsand Anne Mikulas Higgins Roth. Eileen was a 1952 graduate of Struthers High School and lived in Struthers most of her life.

On May 14, 1954, she married the love of her life Joseph M. Flora Jr. They were married for 62years prior to his passing in 2016. They joyfully traveled together to over 38 states and Canada.Eileen worked for the law offices of Attorney Michael Clemente as a legal secretary for morethan 25 years, retiring in 1996.

Eileen and Joe started the Struthers Chair Rental business and the famous craft show at St. Nicholas Church where she was a lifetime member. Eileen was very active in Ladies of Charity, Alter and Rosary Society and Eucharistic Ministry. Eileen volunteered at St Elizabeth Hospital Pastoral Care, receiving an award for over 150 hours of volunteer service.

She was a lifetime member of Lowellville Senior Citizens, where she served as treasurer, a member of the Lowellville Ladies Bocci team, Mahoning Valley Cribbage Club and Struthers Friends of the Library. Eileen and Joe baptized or confirmed over 16 children of family and friends.

Eileen will be deeply missed by her sons Robert J. of Houston, Texas and Daniel J. of Struthers, Ohio, grandchildren Matthew, Megan (Justin) Finger, great granddaughter Charlotte of Sugar Land, Texas, Michael (Alyssa) of Houston, Texas, Marc of Ohio, and sisters Norma J. Higgins, Margaret L. Schwab and brother William J. Higgins, Jr. all of Struthers. Also, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph M. Flora Jr, son Joseph W. Flora,daughter in law Ilene Flora, sister Marjorie Dicicco, sister in law Margaret Higgins, her brothers in law Michael Dicicco and William Schwab, her in laws Frank (Laverne) Flora, Theodore(Violet) Flora, Anthony (Theresa) Flora, Helen (Michael) Volsko and Ann (James) DeMain.

Eileen wishes to thank her son Danny for over 20 years of care and companionship he lovinglygave to her and also thanks to Harmony Hospice.

Friends may call on Friday, July 17, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 18, at 10:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am at Christ Our Savior / St. Nicholas Church in Struthers.

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