Almeda Niemi, age 92, of Andover, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Windsor House at Champion. She was born November 19, 1919, in Linesville, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Judson and Polly Almeda (Winch) Keech. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Niemi was employed by Andover Industries for 25 years, retiring in 1981. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and shopping. Mrs. Niemi is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Elmer R. Niemi, on Dec. 4, 2001; and thirteen brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, E. William (Vivian) Niemi of Andover,OH; her daughter, Carol Kirker of Bluffton, SC; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 134 Prospect St., Andover, OH, with Rev. Michael Staab officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Andover, OH. No calling hours will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to MVI Hospice, 4891 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,OH 44505. A guestbook with online condolences is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com
Service Information
Cemetery
Maple Grove Cemetery
Andover OH
Service
Saturday, May 26 2012
11:00 AM
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover
134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450
Andover OH 44003