Gisela Love, 84, of Sand Fork

(10/19/2020)
Gisela Love age 84 of Sand Fork WV departed this earthly life on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the residence of her daughter, following a brief illness.

She was born January 30, 1936 in Berlin, Germany, daughter of the late Erwin and Lucies Buckhofer.

Gisela graduated high school in Port Jervis NY, and had many jobs over her working career. In her spare time she enjoyed antiquing, working with crafts, babysitting, and caring for her loving family.

In 1956 Gisela was united in marriage to Robert J. Love who departed this life in November of 1978.

Surviving are 2 children, Frank Love and wife Teresa of Matamoras PA, and Heidi Love of Sand Fork, and 2 brothers, Erwin and Detti Buckhofer of Germany.

Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a host of wonderful family and friends in both the United States and Europe.

Along with her parents and husband, Gisela is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Kareen Buckhofer and Heidi Buckhofer.

Her family’s request for cremation has been honored and the family will have a graveside service and cremation burial in Long Island NY at a later date.

Ellyson Mortuary and Cremation Services, Inc. is honored to assist the family of Gisela Love with local arrangements.