Born on a farm on February 28, 1922 in Bradford, VT to Arthur F. and Helen Johnson. She passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2013 at her home in Sunderland, MD with her family by her side. She was 90 years old.

Eleanor is the wife of 65 years of the late Carl A. Overstrom, the loving mother of John (Cindy) Overstrom, the late Ruth (Lee) Kline and the late Dorothy Overstrom; Grandmother of Michelle (Tom) Gehan and Martin (Rachel) Overstrom; great grandmother of Charlotte Gehan, Eliza Gehan and Paul Gehan.

Eleanor served in the United States Army during WWII and then became a Registered Nurse. In 1960 she went to work at Corning Hospital and retired with 20 years of service.

In her earlier years her family moved to Needham, MA. In July of 2012, Eleanor moved from Painted Post, NY to Sunderland, MD to be with her family.

Her hobbies included reading, needle work and both playing and watching golf. She enjoyed staying in touch with all the friends she met from her travels. Everyone considered her their "Mom". Mrs. Overstrom was a member of Order of Eastern Star in Parkersburg, WV.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.