Frances Eileen Begley (nee: Conrad) 78, of Elyria passed away peacefully on September 5, 2012 at the Wesleyan Village in Elyria. She was born October 28, 1933 in Elyria to Frank and Rose (nee: Laug) Conrad. Eileen was a 1952 Elyria Catholic High School graduate, and had worked for the C.A. Olsen Company, and the Pat Henry Co. doing food demos in local grocery stores. She was a homemaker for many years, and enjoyed sewing and handicrafts. Eileen was a familiar face at the spring and fall craft bazaars in Lorain County. She was a member of St. Agnes Church in Elyria. Survivors include her beloved husband of fifty three years; Joseph J. Begley whom she married September 26, 1959, four daughters; Barbara Almas (Ted) of Virginia Beach, VA., Nancy Wood (Tim) of Vista, CA., Carolyn Sheriff of Vista, CA., Patricia Begley of Elyria, and a son; Joseph P. Begley (Christine Bracken) of Elyria. Additional survivors include six grandsons; Justin and Eric Sheriff of CA, Travis and Angelo Begley of OH, Kyle and Kevin Almas of VA, and a nephew; Michael Conrad. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter; Diane Katherine Begley, three sisters; Rosemary Cvetkovich, Ruth Conrad, Ann McKee, and two brothers; Charlie and Fred Conrad. Friends may call 5-7 PM Friday September 7, 2012 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where closing prayers will be at 9:30 AM Saturday. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Saturday September 8, 2012 at St. Agnes Church 611 Lake Ave. Elyria. Rev. Fr. Albert Veigas, Pastor will be the Celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Elyria. Condolences can be sent to: Joseph Begley 807 West Ave. Apt# 3213 Elyria, OH 44035. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 10:00 AM Saturday September 8, 2012 St. Agnes Church 611 Lake Ave. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 5-7 PM Friday September 7, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio