Age 87, on Friday, August 9, 2019, of Wilkinsburg. Beloved wife of the late Edward, Sr.; loving mother of Edward Kooser, Jr.; dear grandmother of Sarah Fedunok and Emily Turner; great-grandmother of Jude; brother of Bud, Lou, Don, and the late Ken and Gil. Elsie enjoyed spending time with family, and sewing crafts of any kind. Friends received 2-8 P.M. FRIDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale. Service at the funeral home Saturday at 11 A.M.