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Rabenstein, Robert Norman "Bob"
March 25, 1935 - November 16, 2021
Robert “Bob” Norman Rabenstein, 86, of West Liberty, OH, passed away on November 16, 2021, surrounded by family.
Bob was born in Dayton, OH on March 25, 1935 to Robert E. and Myrtle (Dempsey) Rabenstein, who precede him in death. He attended Goshen College. He served his 1W service through the Mennonite Board of Missions, which is where he met his loving wife of 64 years, Janice Shrock. He was posted to the Mennonite Children’s Home in West Liberty for his 1W service, and he and Janice settled there after their marriage on April 14, 1957. Bob worked in construction and was self-employed for most of his working life. He founded Rabenstein Electric and ran the Mennonite Aid Plan Insurance Agency. He attended Bethel Mennonite Church and most recently, McKee’s Creek Church where he faithfully served his Lord in various committees and positions within each church. Bob was committed to supporting his community and local businesses, and served on the Board of Trustees of Adriel School as well as the Treasurer for the Logan County Chapter of Gideon’s International.
Bob enjoyed travelling and seeing the wonders of God’s creation. He loved boating and spent many long afternoons on Lake Cumberland and Norris Lake teaching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren how to waterski. He loved family gatherings and always looked for opportunities to make homemade ice-cream and barbequed chicken.
In addition to his wife, Bob is lovingly remembered by his children, Barbara L. (J. Scott) Schultz, Susan N. (Wesley) Krabill, Robert J. (Theresa) Rabenstein, Stephen D. (Sandy) Rabenstein, and Anne E. (Ryan) Keene, as well as 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, and his brother Lawrence D. (Elaine) Rabenstein.
A private funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Logan County Chapter of Gideons International, https://gideons.org/donate
Raber, Edna R. Bontrager
February 28, 1943 - March 22, 2021
Edna R. Raber, 78, of Middlebury, passed away at 7:25 am, on Monday, March 22 at home, after a short illness. She was born on February 28, 1943, in LaGrange County, to Reuben and Mary (Mast) Bontrager. On November 29, 1962 she married Lloyd L. Raber; he preceded her in death on April 1, 1989.
Surviving are two sons, Orla (Ruby) Raber, Harley (Martha) Raber both of Middlebury; five daughters, Esther (Wilbur) Yoder, Elsie Raber both of Middlebury, Susan (Leon) Miller of Goshen, Lena Raber of Middlebury, Mary Ann (Lavern) Yoder of LaGrange; 34 grandchildren, 32 great- grandchildren; four sisters, Elsie (Melvin) Yoder of Bonduel, WI, Mary (Lester) Lehman of Middlebury, Martha (Samuel) Shrock of LaGrange, Lydia Mae (Glen) Miller of Kingston, WI; brother, Orla (Sally) Bontrager of Topeka; sister-in-law, Viola Bontrager of Shipshewana.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Ervin Bontrager; brother-in-law, William Yoder.
Edna was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 23 and all day Wednesday, March 24 at the Harley Raber residence, 0370 S. 1075 W., Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Thursday, March 25 also at the Harley Raber residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Mervin Schrock and the home ministers. Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
Raber, Malachi Mark
October 18, 2021 - October 18, 2021
Malachi Mark Raber, infant son of Gary Lynn and Norma A. (Troyer) Raber of Middlebury, was born at 8:09 AM and passed away at 3:45 PM on Monday, October 18, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He had lived for seven hours and 36 minutes.
Surviving in addition to his parents are three sisters, Carissa Dianne, Graciana Joy, and Ellarie Faith Raber all of at home; grandparents, Gerald and Fern Raber of Shipshewana and Lloyd and Rhoda Troyer of Middlebury; great-grandparents, LaVern and Leona Raber of Shipshewana; great grandmother, Viola Troyer of Middlebury.
Visitation will be from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Thursday October 21, at the Lloyd Troyer residence, 13708 County Rd. 8 Middlebury. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 pm on Thursday at the same location. Services will be conducted by Bishop John O. Miller of the Old Order Amish Church. Burial will be in Naylor Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Ramer, John "Robert"
September 1, 1934 - January 28, 2021
John Robert Ramer, 86, of Broadway, Virginia, died peacefully on January 28, after months of declining health.
Robert was born on Sept. 1, 1934 in Brooks, Alberta, the son of the late Clarence “CJ” Ramer, a minister and bishop in the Mennonite Church, and Ethel Martin Ramer, a beloved mother and prairie homemaker.
Robert completed high school in Duchess, Alberta, and graduated from Eastern Mennonite College (now EMU) on Aug. 21, 1961, the same day, he married Phyllis Joan Showalter. They returned to Alberta, where Robert held a series of public school teaching positions before joining the faculty at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). He obtained a Master of Education from the University of Alberta in 1974. In 1980, Robert took the position of Chair of the Business department at EMU. He returned to Alberta in 1981 to Chair the business department at NAIT, a position he held until 1987, when he was named Publisher of the Mennonite Publishing House, where he provided leadership until retiring in 2002. He served on the board of the Mennonite Publishing House, as a director of the Mennonite Reporter, was a member of the Rotarians, and was active in church and community.
Robert was a consummate educator in his career and in his championing of students, family, and friends. He was greatly interested in people and he gave everyone he met the benefit of the doubt. The highlights of his travels were often the people he would meet and their personal stories. Robert also loved learning, teaching, words, and understanding how systems work. A thick dictionary next to the family table was frequently consulted during meals, and he relished learning and using new vocabulary. He was an avid reader of all genres, with a special love of detective novels. And, at heart, Robert was a cowboy who frequently told stories of his days riding horses and corralling cattle on the Canadian prairies and of his favorite horse, Redwing. Robert's stories were filled with enthusiasm and provided a window into the way he lived his life; vigorously, passionately and intentionally. Robert’s quick wit, fascinating stories and genuine interest in, and love for, people will be dearly missed.
Surviving Robert is his wife of 59 years, Phyllis; his children, Shawn (Victoria Myer) of Conestoga, Pa., Joel (Michelle Sommer) of Edmonton, Alberta, and Scott (Debbie) of Williamsburg, Va.; grandchildren, Kathryn, Selene, Joshua (Brianna), Jason (Kianna), Josh Sommer, Jade (Kyle Peterson) Sommer, Trevor, and Nathan; a brother, William (Charmaine) of Spruce Grove, Alberta, and two sisters, Doreen Ropp of Duchess, Alberta, and Joanne (David) Siemens of Calgary, Alberta.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Brubaker, Charles Ramer, and Beth Friesen, and two daughters, Jaqueline Dee and Jennifer Dawn.
Pastor Harold Miller of Trissels Mennonite Church will conduct a virtual memorial service on Feb. 20th. The service can be viewed by visiting trisselsmc.org/ramer.
Due to the pandemic there will be no viewing or visitation. A graveside burial will be held privately for the family.
In lieu of flowers, Robert’s family requests that memorial contributions be made in his honor to EMU’s Teacher Education Department, www.emu.edu/giving. Gifts can also be made by mail by indicating "In Memory of Robert Ramer" on the check memo line and mailing to: EMU, Attention: Development Office, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg VA 22802. Alternatively, in Canada, contributions can be made to Mennonite Central Committee at donate.mcccanada.ca.
Arrangements are entrusted to Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.
Ramer, Lawrence
October 19, 1947 - February 4, 2021
Lawrence Ramer, age 73, of Goshen, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home, Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 7:45 am. He was born October 19, 1947 in Wakarusa to Samuel and Martha (Martin) Ramer.
Mr. Ramer was a lifetime resident of this area. On January 3, 1974, he married Anna Reiff in Leola, PA. He was a member of the Old Order Mennonite Church. Lawrence retired as a woodworker from Ramer Chair Shop.
Surviving is his wife, Anna; children, Arlene (Raymond) Martin, Goshen, Lucile (Harvey) Martin, Martha (Orlan) Martin, both of Sheridan, MI, Norman (Darla) Ramer, Goshen; 27 grandchildren; and siblings, Menno (Katie) Ramer, High Point, MO, Elmer (Esther) Ramer, Carson City, MI, Morris (Elsie) Ramer, High Point, MO, Dana Ramer, Elkhart, Grace (Enos) Martin, Nappanee, Iva (Jason) Martin, Rachel Ramer, both of Wakarusa, Henry Martin, Ionia, IA. Mr. Ramer was preceded in death by his parents; 2 grandchildren, William Martin, Lorelle Martin; sisters-in-law, Lydia Ann Ramer, Vera Ramer; and brother-in-law, John Ramer.
Family and friends may call from 2-5 Saturday, February 6, 2021 and 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday, February 7th at the family residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am, Monday, February 8th at Yellow Creek Frame Church. Home ministry will officiate and burial will be in Yellow Creek Frame Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa.
Ramer, Menno M.
May 20, 1940 - April 7, 2021
Menno M. Ramer, 80 years, 10 months and 18 days of High Point, Missouri died from cancer at his home on April 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. He was born on May 20, 1940 in Wakarusa, Indiana, a son of the late Samuel and Martha M. Ramer. Menno was married to Katherine B. Kilmer on September 21, 1961 in Narvon, Pennsylvania, where they lived for a year before moving to Indiana and in 1976, they moved to Missouri. He was a farmer, carpenter, wood worker and from 1997-2020 was the salesman at Ramer Brothers Furniture. Menno was a member of Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine; 10 children, Edwin (Esther Mae) of Gorin, Missouri, James (Rosann) of High Point, Missouri, Russell (Joyce) of High Point, Missouri, Lloyd (Edna) of Rutledge, Missouri, Delores Shirk (Wayne) of Centertown, Missouri, Annetta Weaver (Gerald) of Versailles, Missouri, Sarah Ann Martin (Jerry) of Stover, Missouri, Steven (Lisa) of High Point, Missouri, John Allen (Norma) of High Point, Missouri, and Michael (Reba) of High Point, Missouri; 71 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Martin (Enos) of Nappannee, Indiana, Iva Martin (Jason) of Wakarusa, Indiana; brothers, Elmer (Esther) of Carson City, Michigan, Morris (Elsie) of Syracuse, Missouri, Dana of Elkhart, Indiana; sisters-in-law, Rachel Ramer of Wakarusa, Indiana, Anna Ramer, of Goshen, Indiana; brother-in-law, Henry Martin of Ionia, Iowa. Menno was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sheila Joann Shirk; great-grandson, Lyndon Brice Ramer; sisters, Margret Ramer, and Vera Martin; brothers, Lawrence and John Ramer; and sister-in-law, Lydia Ann Ramer.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m at the Pleasant Hill Community Center in Latham, Missouri and on April 12, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church in Latham with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Hospice Compassus of Central Missouri for there kindness and support. They also thank the many family and friends for their prayers, comforting messages and expressions of sympathy shared during this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of WEBER-MILLARD Funeral Home, 13415 Route C, Russellville, Missouri 65074 (573) 782-3525. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.
Ransaw, Karen Hoover
May 31, 1946 - November 22, 2021
Karen Hoover Ransaw, 75, passed away Monday, November 22, at Goshen Hospital.
She was born May 31, 1946, in New Paris to Lowell W. and Velorous J. (Shaum) Hoover.
Karen is survived by three sisters, Phyllis Scanlon, Falls Church, Virginia, Jean (Louis) Cheng, Charlottesville, Virginia and LaVonda Hoover, Columbia, South Carolina and a brother, Howard E. (Mary) Hoover, Fairview, Michigan.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, L. Richard Hoover.
A member of Benton Mennonite Church, Karen was an elementary school teacher in Michigan.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 9:30 until the 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Benton Mennonite Church. Masks are required for those attending in person.
Memorial donations may be given to Eastern Mennonite University.
Reed, John Ernest, Dr.
August 16, 1939 - January 25, 2021
Dr. John Ernest Reed departed this life on Jan. 25, 2021, at the age of 81 after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
John was born Aug. 16, 1939, to George Martin and Elizabeth Newswanger Reed in Brutus, Mich. The family moved to Lancaster County, Pa., in John’s infancy, and it was here he grew up, getting his education in a two-room schoolhouse. Elizabeth passed away in 1950. Two years later, George remarried Anna Bertha Weaver, who became a beloved mother to John and his six siblings.
John graduated Lancaster Mennonite School in 1957, worked for his father for a year in the trucking business, and then attended Eastern Mennonite College (now Eastern Mennonite University) in Harrisonburg, Va. It was at Eastern Mennonite that John met the two great loves which would define his life--medicine and Carolyn Frances Heatwole.
John and Carolyn were married on Aug. 25, 1962, at Weavers Mennonite Church.
John attended medical school at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and performed his internship at Norfolk General Hospital. While in Norfolk a son arrived, John Douglas, born in 1967.
As a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War, John performed his alternative service at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland, Md. It was here that a daughter arrived, Catherine Leigh, born in 1969.
John performed his residency at the University of Maryland and became board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
The family moved back to Richmond in 1974, where they stayed for 25 years and where their children grew up. John practiced medicine, first at Stuart Circle Hospital, and then spent the bulk of his career at St. Mary’s Hospital. In these years, John and Carolyn were active members of the First Mennonite Church of Richmond.
In 1999, John and Carolyn moved to Wooster, Ohio to be near their daughter and her growing family. John practiced at the Cleveland Clinic location in Wooster until his retirement in 2007. He returned to work on a part-time basis until his final retirement in 2009.
John and Carolyn moved back to Harrisonburg, just down the street from where they met. They enjoyed the fellowship of family and reconnecting with friends they had known from many stages of life. As John’s disease progressed, he was forced to move into a more intensive memory care unit in 2017. The ravages of COVID made it impossible for family to visit in the last year of John’s life.
Every job he undertook was done thoroughly and with great care. He was an expert woodworker. A chess table, a blanket chest, and a grandfather clock built by his hands still grace the home that he and Carolyn shared. True to his modest character, the blue ribbons he won at the Virginia State Fair are not on display, but are discreetly tucked into the drawers.
He was a loving husband and father. His four grandchildren remember him as “Paw Paw”, loving and indulgent, always ready for ice skating, skiing, amusement park rides or playing “the bug.” On the first snowy day of every year, he loved to go for an adventure drive. Ice cream was frequently a part of these outings.
His favorite hobby was sailing. He loved to let others steer his boat, and he always gave the advice to pick a spot on the horizon and aim for that. We believe he lived his faith the same way. God was his spot on the horizon, and he steadily aimed his life in that direction with a careful hand on the tiller.
We speak of John’s “battle with Alzheimer’s”, and one might think that after taking his memories and his physical body--that Alzheimer’s was the winner of that battle. Those of us who loved John Reed say no. Alzheimer’s could never take his kindness, his gentleness, or his loving personality. Alzheimer’s never took the love of his family. Alzheimer’s cannot undo the good he did in the lives of thousands of his patients. The essence of John Reed remained untouched, and the love he leaves behind is undimmed and undiminished. Make no mistake, John Reed is the winner of this battle, and he now goes home victorious.
John is preceded in death by his parents and stepmother; his two brothers, Harold (Barbara, who survives) and Paul Reed (Ethel, who survives) ; and two sisters, Anna Mary and Ruth Reed.
John is survived by two sisters, Dorcas Danner (James, deceased) and Irene Zimmerman (Jay, who survives); his children, Doug Reed and Cathy Yoder; a son-in-law, Brian Yoder; four grandchildren —Ilsa Reed, Laszlo Reed, Reed Yoder, and Sam Yoder — and his devoted wife, Carolyn.
Arrangements are being handled by Kyger Funeral Home. Services will be held at Park View Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 6, at 2 p.m. Attendance may be limited due to COVID. As the vaccination situation becomes clearer, the family will send out guidance. The service will be streamed online. John’s remains will be interred at Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association
Reichert, Adele Marie Bertsche
January 13, 1933 - July 11, 2020
Adele Marie Bertsche Reichert, 87, of Bremen, died Saturday, July 11, 2020, at The Green House Village, Goshen.
She was born in Pontiac, Illinois to Arthur and Emma Eymann Bertsche on January 13, 1933. She graduated from Pontiac Township High School and from Bluffton College/University, Bluffton, Ohio, and received her Master’s Degree from Indiana University, South Bend. In her senior year in college she was voted May Queen during graduation festivities.
From 1955 to 1959 she taught elementary school in the Octavia Public Schools, Anchor, Illinois. In May of 1959 she married her college classmate La Mar F. Reichert, Bremen, at Meadows, Illinois. The following June they began a two year voluntary service assignment with Mennonite Central Committee in Germany where La Mar served as Director of European Mennonite Volunteer Service and Adele served as receptionist/hostess at the Kaiserlauten Mennonite Church.
Upon arrival back in the U.S., Adele returned to teaching. She taught remedial reading, the gifted and talented programs and 3rd grade in various Goshen elementary schools. She retired in 1999 after teaching 3rd grade classes at Model School for more than 20 years. Adele was a member at Silverwood Mennonite Church and an active member of Mennonite Women. She was also a member of the Goshen Historical Society and Indiana Teacher’s Association. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, baking, and quilt-making.
Adele was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul (June) Bertsche, Flanagan, Illinois; Dr. John (Evelyn) Bertsche, Normal, Illinois, and a brother-in-law Charles Myers, Bremen. She is survived by her husband of 61 years; a brother; sister-in-law, June Bertsche, Flanagan, Illinois; sister-in-law, Marlene Myers, Bremen, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 10, at Silverwood Mennonite Church, 1745 W. Lincoln Ave., Goshen, at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. There will also be a time of visitation following the service. Attendees will be asked to wear masks while inside the church.
Reiff, Anna M. Horst
November 1, 1925 - November 22, 2021
Anna M. Reiff, 96, of Lititz, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at home. She was born in East Earl to the late George and Anna (Martin) Horst and was the wife of the late John H. Reiff who passed away in 1998.
Anna was a member of Lime Rock Mennonite Church.
She is survived by seven children; Arlene, wife of the late Rufus Zimmerman of Myerstown, Vera, wife of the late Lloyd Zimmerman of Romulus, NY, Marvin, husband of Anna Reiff of Manheim, John Aaron, husband of Esther Reiff of Lititz, Eugene, husband of Elaine Reiff of Wade, NC, Roy, husband of Faye Reiff of Manheim, Leonard, husband of Marilyn Reiff of Manheim; 44 grandchildren; 129 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Francis, wife of Amos L. Martin of Terre Hill.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Leon Reiff; five brothers, Walter, Ervin, Eli, Milton and George Horst; four sisters, Edna, Mary, Eva and Vera Horst.
A viewing will be held Sunday, November 28, 2021, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd., Lititz. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 29, 2021, at 8:45 AM, at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services at 9:30 AM, from Lime Rock Mennonite Church, 99 Penn Valley Road, Lititz, with Bishop Quinton Wenger officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindy omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Reiff, Paul G.
April 16, 1936 - December 16, 2021
Paul G. Reiff, 85, of Leola, died on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Jonas H. and Emma Garman Reiff. He was the husband of the late Anna Arlene Horst Reiff. He worked for many years at Horst Construction before he started his own company, Paul G. Reiff Excavating. Paul enjoyed his hunting cabin and snowmobiling. He was member of Groffdale Mennonite Church. The family would like to thank the nurses of Fairmount Homes for their outstanding care of Paul.
He is survived by: siblings, Jonas husband of Emma Reiff of Farmersville, Lester husband of Alice Reiff, Joseph husband of Lydia Reiff, both of Ephrata, Roy husband of Dorothy Reiff of Stevens, Ella G. wife of Menno Zimmerman of Leola, Noah husband of Ruth Reiff, James husband of Ella Reiff, both of Ephrata; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence and Titus Reiff.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Groffdale (Brick) Mennonite Church, 168 N. Groffdale Rd., Leola, PA. Friends may call on Monday, December 20, from 6-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday 9-10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Reiff, Titus G.
June 14, 1943 - July 6, 2021
Titus G. Reiff, 78, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Fairmount Homes. He was the husband of Mary (Nolt) Reiff who preceded him in death in 2015.
Born in East Earl Township, Titus was the son of the late Jonas H. and Emma (Garman) Reiff.
Titus was a retired farmer, a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, Groffdale conference.
Titus is survived by seven children, Linda N., married to Leon Rissler of East Earl, Warren N., married to Kimberly (Boas) Reiff of Pequea, Pauline N., wife of Amos Newswanger of Lewisburg, Ellen N., married to Arthur Hoover of Lititz, James N., married to Allison (Kapalka) Reiff of Conestoga, Alice N., married to Elvin Zimmerman of Lititz, Allen N. Reiff of Ephrata; 32 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven brothers and a sister, Paul G., husband of the late Arlene ( Horst) Reiff, Jonas G., married to Emma (Nolt) Reiff. Lester G., married to Alice (Musselman) Reiff, Joseph G., married to Lydia (Weaver) Reiff, Roy G., married to Dorothy (Sensenig) Reiff, Ella G., married to Menno S. Zimmerman, Noah G., married to Ruth (Weaver) Reiff, James G., married to Ella (Reiff) Reiff,
Preceding him in death is his grandson, Jonathan R. Rissler, and a brother, Clarence G., husband of the late Lena (Hoover) Reiff.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the residence of Arthur Hoover, 2490 Rothsville Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 8:30 AM at the Hoover residence, with further services at 9:30 AM at the Conestoga Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference, 313 N. Farmersville Road, Ephrata, with Bishop Ammon Weaver officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Rhodes, Vada Mildred Beery
October 16, 1925 - November 17, 2021
Vada Mildred Beery Rhodes, 96, a resident of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Rhodes was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Dayton and was a daughter of the late Walter Rhodes and Mary Florence Shank Beery.
She was a homemaker and a rug weaver. She was a member of Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church.
On Aug. 7, 1975, she married Reuben F. Rhodes, who preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1997.
Surviving are her stepchildren, Elva Rhodes Horst (Myron) of Harrisonburg and Elizabeth Rhodes Rohrer of Dayton; sister, Lois Miriam Beery Good of Rockingham; three stepgrandchildren, Leon Rohrer (Elaine), Esther Wenger (Clifford) and Irene Eberly (Nelson); 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; 25 stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Rhodes was preceded in death by her sisters, Lydia Ann Beery, Carrie Virginia Beery, Vera Agnes Beery Showalter and Eva Margaret Beery Brubaker; brothers-in-law, Daniel R. “D.R.” Showalter, Joseph H. Good, and Menno S. Brubaker; and a stepson-in-law, Ivan Harold Rohrer.
The ministers of the church will conduct a graveside service Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. A viewing will be held prior to the graveside service.
Due to illness in the community, limited visitation hours will be Thursday afternoon at the home from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Riegsecker, Mary Kathryn
November 21, 1925 - October 27, 2021
Mary Kathryn Riegsecker, 95, of Middlebury, died at 2:30 am, on Wednesday, October 27 at Goshen Health Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born on November 21, 1925, in Middlebury, to Joseph and Katie Ann (Kauffman) Riegsecker.
Surviving are two sisters, Lucy Bontrager of Goshen, Gladys Miller of Shipshewana; sister-in-law, Esther Riegsecker of Middlebury; 26 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ella Troyer; three brothers, Harold, Vernon, and Glenn Riegsecker; four nephews, Ron, Rodney, Gene, and Leon Riegsecker; niece Miriam Riegsecker.
Mary was a member of Roselawn Conservative Mennonite Church. She served as a volunteer nurse’s aide for one year in LaJunta, Colorado and then worked for 32 years at Goshen General Hospital. After retirement she pieced many quilts and in the last several months had knitted and crocheted many items.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 31 at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street, Middlebury. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 10:00 am funeral service on Monday, November 1 at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by Pastors Randall Riegsecker, Curtis Stutzman, and Thad Lechlitner. Burial will be in Miller 8 Square Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be given to World Missionary Press.
Riehl, Lydia W. Fry
June 22, 1939 - october 17, 2021
Lydia W. Riehl, 82, of LaGrange, died at 5:00 pm on Sunday, October 17 at her residence. She was born on June 22, 1939, in Yoder, KS, to Willie D. and Mary A. (Miller) Fry. On September 29, 1960, she married Elam S. Riehl, he died May 14, 1990.
Surviving are six sons, John (Marlene) Riehl of Wolcottville, Willie (Melissa) Riehl of LaGrange, Richard Riehl of Pierceton, Samuel (Mary) Riehl of LaGrange, LeRoy (Anna) Riehl of LaGrange, Christian (Rachel) Riehl of Sherwood, MI; six daughters, Rynona (Elva) Miller of LaGrange, Marlene (Albert Jr.) Stutzman of Goshen, Naomi Brandenberger of Topeka, Carolyn (Nathan) Chupp of LaGrange, Doris (Nathaniel) Miller of LaGrange, Marilyn (Brian) Miller of Ligonier; 60 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wilma Hochstetler of Concord, AR, Katie Schwartz of Shipshewana; two sisters-in-law, Lucy Fry of Syracuse, Barbara (Stanley) Yoder of Middlebury; brother-in-law, Larry (Freda) Hochstetler of New Paris.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter, Mary Riehl; son-in-law, Homer Brandenberger; three brothers, Olen, Emery, and Andy Fry; sister, Doris Hochstetler.
Lydia was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 3:00 pm on Monday, October 18 and all day Tuesday, October 19 at the Samuel Riehl residence, 0160 N. 600 W., LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday, October 20 at the Marlin Beechy residence, 0190 N. 600 W., LaGrange. Services will be conducted by Bishop John Mishler and the home ministers. Burial will be in Keightley Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Risser, John David
August 24, 1977 - September 1, 2021
John David Risser, 44, of Clear Brook, VA (formerly of Chambersburg, PA) passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 due to a tragic truck accident in Buckhannon, West Virginia. John was born in 1977 in Harrisonburg, VA to Lois Jane (Hartzler) Risser and the late John Donald Risser. He married Cynthia Faye Brougher on November 27, 1999 in Chambersburg, PA.
John was a self-employed truck driver for over twenty years. He was a committed Christian and member of the Winchester Mennonite Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a dedicated husband and father. He enjoyed teaching Sunday School classes at his church and directing music. He also enjoyed relationships and having good discussions with his many friends.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by his mother, children: Abigail Jewel Risser (17 y.o.), Sharla Beth Risser (13 y.o.), Alayna Renae Risser (10 y.o.), Natalie Kate Risser (6 y.o.), Evan Stewart Risser (15 y.o.) and Owen Grant Risser (4 y.o.) all of Clear Brook, VA; sisters: Paula Sue Torkelson of Keymar, MD, Freda Elaine Dreves of Traverse City, MI, Cynthia Ann Freed of Waterloo, NY, Bonita Kay Fettis of Alanson, MI and Mary Ellen Risser of Chester, VA.
A visitation will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021 from 1pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm at Fellowship Bible Church, Winchester, VA. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10:30am at Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, Chambersburg, PA. Interment will be in Calvary Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to: Winchester Mennonite Church, PO Box 4105, Winchester, VA 22604.
Roberts, Rita M. Roth
September 12, 1944 - June 11, 2021
Rita M. Roberts, 76, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Friday morning, June 11, 2021, at Ohio Health – Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Rita was born in Bellefontaine September 12, 1944, to the late Christie and Marcella (Sites) Roth. She was also preceded in death by a brother Robert Roth.
Rita is survived by her husband H. Michael Roberts, whom she married July 27, 1968. She is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law Kristin and Scott Bursa of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; a granddaughter, Lexie Bursa of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; a sister-in-law, Linda Roth of Dublin, Ohio; a nephew, Matt Roth of Peoria, Illinois and niece, Shelly Beiting of Dublin.
Rita was a 1962 graduate of West Liberty High School and a 1966 graduate of Bluffton College. She was a public school teacher for five years and then went to Head Start where she was a teacher and administrator for another thirty five years. Rita was a life-long member of Bethel Mennonite Church in West Liberty, Ohio.
Following Rita’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.
The staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Bellefontaine is honored to serve the Roberts family.
Rodes, John Ervin
May 3, 1927 - July 10, 2021
John Ervin Rodes, 94, a resident of Mt. Crawford, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Rodes was born on May 3, 1927 in Pleasant Valley and was a son of the late David Michael and Naomi Ruth Koogler Rodes. He served his alternative service during the Korean War in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He was a lifelong farmer and member of Pike Mennonite Church.
On June 9, 1953, he married Sadie Lee Burkholder who preceded him in death on January 4, 2011.
Surviving are his children, Mary Louise Yoder and husband Merle of Long Island, VA; Lois Virginia Martin and husband Arthur of New Market; Elden James Rodes and wife Susan of Mt. Crawford, Mark Leon Rodes and wife Janet of Goshen, IN, Fred Daniel Rodes and wife Lois of Mt. Crawford, Ervin Levi Rodes of Mt. Crawford; daughter-in-law, Darlene Rodes of Bridgewater; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren. siblings, Noah Rodes and wife Ada, Martha Burkholder, Adin Rodes and wife Verna, Rhoda Bennett and husband Frank, Ruby Rodes (Beachey) and husband Wendell Beachey; sisters-in-law, Betty Rodes, June Eby Rodes; and brother-in-law, Howard Good.
In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Rodes was preceded in death by a son, David Rodes; siblings, Frances "Priscilla" Berry and husband Daniel, Catherine Rodes, Ruth Groff and husbands John Martin and Walter Groff, Aaron Rodes, Joseph Rodes, Anna Lehman and husband Joseph, Esther Good, Daniel Rodes and wife Esther, Iva Beachey; and brother-in-law, Earl Burkholder.
Ministers of the church will conduct a memorial service on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Pike Mennonite Church.
A graveside service will be held prior to the service at 10 a.m. at Oak Grove Old Order Mennonite Cemetery. All are welcome to attend.
The family will receive friends at Pike Mennonite Church on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, PO Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610 or Sentara RMH Hospice, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg VA 22801.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rodes, June Lucille Eby
June 25, 1930 - October 26, 2021
June Lucille Rodes, 91, of Port Republic, Virginia and formerly of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her daughter’s home.
She was born June 25, 1930, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Menno Simon and Orpha (Burkhart) Eby.
On April 5, 1956, she married Joseph “Joe” O. Rodes in Hayward, Wisconsin. He died July 2, 2010.
Survivors include ten children, Emma (Isaac) Showalter of Fort Worth, Texas, Enos (Connie) Rodes of Syracuse, Ida (Leon) Heatwole of Port Republic, Virginia, Roy (Julia) Rodes of New Paris, Titus Rodes of Syracuse, June (Mike) Geiser of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Owen (Julia) Rodes of Goshen, Sue (Glenn) Zimmerman of Wakarusa, Marie (Rydell) Bontrager of Goshen and Luke (Cinde) Rodes of Broadway, Virginia; 43 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; three brothers, John, Menno and Mark Eby; and a brother-in-law, Melvin Coblentz.
Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Lee Rodes in 1975; three brothers, Melvin, Earl and James Eby; and two sisters, Fannie Eby and Esther Coblentz.
Mrs. Rodes was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church, 13483 C.R. 38, Goshen.
A 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 graveside service will be conducted at Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery, followed by a 3:30 p.m., memorial service at Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church.
Memorial contributions may be given to Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church.
Rohrer, Annis Marie Showalter
December 17, 1925 - May 21, 2021
Annis Marie (Showalter) Rohrer, 95, answered the call of her Lord and was ushered into His presence on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Mrs. Rohrer was born on Dec. 17, 1925, in Rockingham County near Mole Hill, and was the daughter of the late Israel Rohrer and LaRue Zaida (Heatwole) Showalter.
On June 22, 1946, she was united in marriage to Glenn Edwin Rohrer, who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2015.
Glenn and Annis welcomed a daughter Anita Louise Howell into their home when she was 5 months old. They served as legal guardians through Anita’s teen years.
Mrs. Rohrer is survived by a son, Jay Warren Rohrer and his wife, Sallie (Hartman) Rohrer, seven grandchildren and their spouses, with 14 great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rohrer was preceded in death by six brothers: Warren, Howard, Joseph, Claude, Mark and Mahlon Showalter, and a daughter, Anita Louise Rohrer.
Mrs. Rohrer had a zest for life. She assisted her husband in making hay, feeding turkeys, and milking cows. She often sang hymns as she went about her chores. It was not uncommon for her to take home-made pies to friends, or to those in need. She enjoyed sewing, flowers, coffee parties, and picnics. She completed seven years of education at the Hill Top School in Rockingham County.
Mrs. Rohrer was a devout member of the Bank Mennonite Church.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 23, 2021, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Bank Mennonite Church.
The funeral service will be held at the Bank Mennonite Church at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021, with John Hartzler, Linden Rhodes, Luke Showalter, and Philip Wenger officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “Bibles For the World” in Care of Christian Aid Ministries, P.O. Box 360, Berlin, Ohio 44610.
Rohrer, Nelson G.
June 4, 1927 -July 3, 2021
Nelson G. Rohrer, 94, of Quarryville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Clayton M. and Elsie J. [Gehman] Rohrer. He is survived by B. Pauline [Lefever] Rohrer, his wife of 67 years. Nelson faithfully served in the ministry for 45 years, and was a member of the Bethel Mennonite church.
In addition to his wife, he is he is survived by sixteen children: Leon, husband of Mary Louise [Weaver], of Quarryville; Laura Jean, wife of Daniel Ogburn, of Gettysburg; Melvin, husband of Beulah [Weaver], of Millville; Mervin, husband of Julia [Herr], of Aaronsburg; Sharon, wife of Jerome Rhoads, of Quarryville; Eunice, wife of Daniel Yoder, of Leburn, KY; Ronald, husband of Sherri [Weaver], of New Holland; Velma, wife of Daniel Steinhauer, of Clayton, DE; Grace, wife of Moses Eberly, of Warrensburg, MO; Leslie, husband of Faith [Miller], of Dittmer, MO; Janet, wife of Kervin Gehman, of Warrensburg, MO; David, husband of Karen [Groff], of Mt. Pleasant; Lois Ann, wife of James Miller, of Louisburg, NC; Robert, husband of Mary Jane [Reiff], of Millmont; Joyce, wife of Carey Snyder, of Waymart; and Alvin, husband of Debra [Steinhauer], of Quarryville; Three sisters, Marie, of Lititz, PA; Martha Ramer, of New Paris, IN; Elsie Lehman, of Lititz,PA; A sister-in-law, Ada, of Lancaster, PA; 118 grandchildren, and 185 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by six brothers: Enos, Jacob, Elmer, John, Paul, and Daniel; two sisters: Ruth Eberly, and Esther Martin; six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 1-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Hwy., Quarryville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 10 AM at the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in the Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Ropp, Christian E.
July 8, 1933 - September 14, 2021
Christian E. Ropp passed away peacefully at the Stratford Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at 11 p.m., in his 89th year. Dear husband of the late Violet (Showalter) Ropp, father of Rudy Ropp of Brunner and Hubert Ropp and his wife, Joanna of Brunner. He will be sadly missed by his five grandchildren, Hadassah, Annie, Bethani, Eden and Asher. He was predeceased by his parents, Menno and Nancy (Erb) Ropp; son, Menno Kalvin Ropp in infancy, and brother-in-law, Lloyd Poole.
He is survived by his sister, Madalena (Ropp) Poole of Wellesley and one niece and five nephews.
Christian was born at home and lived on that farm his entire life except for two years as a family in Northern Ontario. He had a great passion to see people love and serve the Lord. He was also dedicated to caring for his farm and animals. He loved to tinker and fixed things and leaves behind many potential, yet unfinished projects.
He was a faithful member of Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship in Dorking.
Visitation for both Christian and Violet will be held on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. at Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship, 6449 Wellington Road 11, Drayton. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Seating capacity is limited at the funeral service so please RSVP at woodlawnmf.org/chrisvioletropp or call 519-580-0750 to register your attendance. A video link to the funeral service may also be accessed via woodlawnmf.org/chrisvioletropp. Masks and social distancing will be required following provincial regulations.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Christian and Violet may be made to Jungle Breezes Boy's Ranch or Northern Youth Programs.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley.
Ropp, Violet Marie Showalter
August 12, 1941 - September 13, 2021
Violet Marie (Showalter) Ropp passed away peacefully with her husband nearby at the Stratford Hospital on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at 11 a.m., in her 81st year. Dear wife of Christian E. Ropp, mother of Rudy Ropp of Brunner, and Hubert Ropp and his wife, Joanna, of Brunner. She will be sadly missed by her five grandchildren, Hadassah, Annie, Bethani, Eden and Asher. She was predeceased by her parents, Hubert and Martha (Brunk) Showalter and son, Menno Kalvin Ropp in infancy.
She is survived by her brothers and sisters; Helen (Daniel) Bear of Broadway, Va., Reba (Raymond) Brunk of Dayton, Va., Larry (Rhoda) Showalter of Seneca Rocks, W.Va., Leon (Janet) Showalter of Covington, Ga., Leanna (James) Rhodes of Rockingham, Va., Dora (Serge) Ivanitsky of Salem, Ore., Nelson (Marie) Showalter of Port Republic, Va., and Alvin (Debra) Showalter of Mount Crawford, Va.; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Violet was born in Harrisonburg, Va., and moved to Canada in 1969 for mission work and nursing. She married Christian in 1975 and they lived in Brunner until the time of her death, except for two years as a family in Northern Ontario. She lived a full life of service as a mom, an R.N. and many years as a midwife. She loved to sing, loved flowers, loved times with old and new friends and family, and time spent with the grandchildren. Her love for people touched many lives. She was a faithful member of Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship in Dorking.
Visitation for both Christian and Violet will be held on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. at Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship, 6449 Wellington Road 11, Drayton. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Seating capacity is limited at the funeral service so please RSVP at woodlawnmf.org/chrisvioletropp or call 519-580-0750 to register your attendance. A video link to the funeral service may also be accessed via woodlawnmf.org/chrisvioletropp. Masks and social distancing will be required following provincial regulations.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Christian and Violet may be made to Jungle Breezes Boy’s Ranch or Northern Youth Programs.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley.
Rosenberger, Doris Arlene Risser Miller
December 31, 1928 - June 13, 2021
Doris Arlene Miller Rosenberger, 92, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community.
Mrs. Rosenberger was born on Dec. 31, 1928, in Hagerstown, Md. and was a daughter of the late John and Ida Martin Risser. She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church and attended Eastern Mennonite School.
On Sept. 3, 1949, she married Charles E. Miller, who preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1971.
On Aug. 4, 1979, she married Earl Rosenberger and moved to Telford, Pa., where she took over her mother's cottage industry of wool rug braiding. In over 35 years of rug braiding, she braided well over 100 rugs, with many of them being room size. She also instructed others and donated rugs for Mennonite Relief Sales. She excelled at artistic and culinary endeavors. Her talent for hospitality served both her family and friends.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Earl Rosenberger, are her children, Karen Mast and husband, Vernon, of Broadway, Kathy Weaver and husband, Ken, of Harrisonburg, and Kristin Boren of Hillsboro, N.M.; step-children, Wayne Rosenberger and wife, Joan, of Stephens City, Eileen Dalzell and husband, Robert, of Bethesda, Md., Joel Rosenberger and wife, Shirley, of Wooster, Ohio, and Amy Rosenberger and husband, Michael Zungolo, of Philadelphia, Pa.; brother, Donald Risser and wife, June, of Hagerstown, Md.; brother-in-law, Glenn Baer, of Lititz, Pa.; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Swartzentruber and Lucille Baer.
There will be a private burial.
A memorial service will held at Park View Mennonite Church at a later date. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rutt, Clarence H., Jr. (Dr.)
February 20, 1931 - October 10, 2021
Dr. Clarence H. Rutt, Jr., of Lititz, passed away on October 10, 2021. He was 90 years old. Born in New Holland on February 20, 1931, he was the son of the late Clarence H., Sr. and Elva Sauder Rutt. He was the widower of the late Helen Althouse Rutt, whom he married on August 6, 1955, and shared fifty-eight loving years of marriage until the time of her passing on September 13, 2013.
Clarence was a 1949 graduate of Lancaster Mennonite High School, a 1953 graduate of Eastern Mennonite College and a 1957 graduate of Hahnemann Medical School. He served in medical missions with Mennonite Central Committee in Indonesia from 1958 to 1967. Afterwards, he completed his surgical residency in Philadelphia in 1971 and moved to Lancaster. He was a General Surgeon from 1971-1996 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lancaster, Columbia Hospital and later at Lancaster General Hospital, where he assisted in heart surgeries. He retired from his medical career in 2000.
Clarence was an active member of Landisville Mennonite Church, where he taught Sunday School, served as a trustee, and filled other positions. Clarence was a member of the Mennonite Medical Association[SG1] , the Lancaster City & County Medical Society, the PA Medical Society, and the American College of Surgeons. He held leadership positions in several of these organizations. He assisted in natural disaster recovery efforts in Indonesia, Pakistan and Haiti and sang with the Lancaster Franconia Choral Singers. He enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles, playing ping pong, playing water volleyball, bike riding and doing volunteer work.
Surviving are his children: Carol Jeanne, wife of Edward Landis, of Independence, KY; Sue, wife of Kevin Glick, of Akron, PA; Richard, husband of Michelle (Musselman) Rutt, of Ephrata, PA; J. Steven Rutt, husband of Elena Sheina, of Pittsburgh, PA; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings: Mary, wife of Daniel Enck; Glenn Rutt, husband of Pauline; Barbara, wife of Charles Longenecker; John Rutt, husband of Rebecca; Carl Rutt, husband of Lovina; and a brother-in-law, John Eby.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he is predeceased by a grandson, Drew Landis, and a sister, Joyce Eby.
A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Road, Landisville, PA 17538. Interment will be held in Landisville Mennonite Church Memorial Garden.
Rutt, Joann M. Martin
March 27, 1942 - July 25, 2021
Joann M. Rutt, 79, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at home.
She was born in Goshen, Indiana to the late Amos K. and Lydia (Martin) Martin and was the wife of Elam B. Rutt with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.
She was a member of Meadow Valley Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference).
Joann was a homemaker.
In addition to her husband, Joann is survived by seven children, Kenneth L., husband of Marilyn H. (Wenger) Rutt of Lititz, Norma J., wife of Arnold H. Hahn of Middleburg, Marlin R., husband of Jeanette H. (Burkholder) Rutt of Lititz, Stanley D., husband of Ilene B. (Weaver) Rutt of Ephrata, Michael L. Rutt of Ephrata, Beth L., wife of Linford Musser of Myerstown, Diane R., wife of Linford Wenger of Leola; a son-in-law, Aaron R. Zimmerman of Lititz; 36 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five siblings, Alvin M., husband of A. Naomi (Brubacher) Martin of Decker, MI, Elsie M., wife of Robert E. Martin of Snover, MI, Mary M., wife of Elvin L. Shaum of Leetonia, OH, Lydia M. (Martin) Zimmerman of Middlebury, IN, Gregg M., husband of Irene (Rhodes) Martin of Columbiana, OH; a brother-in-law, Carl B. Martin of Goshen, IN and a sister-in-law, Nila E. (Martin) Martin of Nappanee, IN
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia M. (Rutt) Zimmerman and four siblings, Lloyd M. Martin, Amanda M. Martin, Amos Martin, Jr., Gloria M. Martin.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 8:45 AM at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services at 9:30 AM from Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, 200 E. Meadow Valley Road, Ephrata, with Bishop Quinton Wenger officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.