An expanded obituary project of
MennObits. Includes additional information of obituaries
appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers. Source of
individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by
Thelma Martin.
2024
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Garber, Pauline M. Horst
July 8, 1935 - January 29, 2024
Pauline M. Garber, 88, of Lititz, died peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Landis Homes Retirement Community. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Horst. Pauline was the loving wife of Paul E. Garber, and they observed their 67th wedding anniversary in December.
For many years Pauline worked alongside her husband on the family farm. She was a member of the former Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church, Columbia. Her interests included needle work, vegetable gardening and puzzles. Pauline had a life-long passion for her family, and she cherished the time she could spend with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband Paul are four daughters: Grace wife of Daryl Heagy of East Petersburg, Jane wife of Philip Roth of Blooming Glen, Linda wife of Ron Kauffman of Dallastown, Mary Lou Garber of East Petersburg, four grandchildren, a sister, Mary wife of Charles Sauder of Ephrata, and a brother, Lloyd husband of Barbara Ann Horst of Akron. Preceding her in death is a sister, Anna May Weaver.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Pauline's memorial service in the West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes Retirement Community, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family in the chapel on Monday morning beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Please omit flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Pauline's memory to: Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
Gingerich, Jonas D.
November 28, 1934 - January 12, 2024
Jonas D. Gingerich, 89, of Mt. Hope, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Majora Lane Care Center in Millersburg following a period of declining health.
He was born in Mt. Hope on November 28, 1934 to the late Daniel J. and Ada (Miller) Gingerich and married Mary Weaver on October 26, 1961.
He was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church near Berlin.
Jonas was a farmer, excavator and had previously served as a Salt Creek Township Trustee. He provided taxi service in his later years. He enjoyed baseball, fishing and antique cars.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Merlin (Rhoda) Gingerich, Karen (Ivan) Mast, Danny Ray (Gina) Gingerich, Arlene (David) Stutzman, Ruth (Ervin) Miller and Judie (Steven) Erb; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Clara Gingerich.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie; son-in-law, Tom Miller; and siblings, Wayne and Anna (twins).
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church near Berlin with Pastor Dan Byler officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 2-5:00 pm at the church. Spidell Funeral home in Mount Eaton is handling the arrangements.
The family expresses their gratitude to Ohio's Hospice LifeCare and the staff of Majora Lane for their care and assistance during this time.
Gingerich, Mary E. Beachy
October 2, 1922 - February 11, 2024
Mary E. Gingerich, age 101, passed away February 11, 2024, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home.
She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, October 2, 1922, to the late Andrew M. and Elizabeth (Beachy) Beachy. She was married to Mose J. Gingerich on February 6, 1945. He preceded her in death on September 4, 2017.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Esther, Fannie Miller (Ora), Verna Yoder (David), her brothers, Floyd (Mattie), Moses (Ada), Alvin (Edna), and her son, Raymon.
She is survived by her sons, Lee (Mary) of Portland, Oregon, Gareth, and Joe both of Kalona, Iowa; daughters, Clara Byler (Nolan) of Mt. Eaton, Ohio and Pam Campbell (Jim) of West Virginia, grandchildren, Cheri, Shannon, Darren, Sonya, Dustan, Dorvan, Sherilyn, Sheila, Donovan, Sophia, Joyce, Randall, Melissa, Caleb, Joshua, Andrew, Danielle, Anthony, and Danae; 26 great grandchildren; sisters, Bertha of Goshen, Indiana, Wilma (Ray), and Clara (Edwin) both of Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Friends and relatives are welcome to calling hours on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. There will be viewing at 9-10 am prior to the funeral on Friday, February 16, at 10:30 am, both at Light of Truth Mennonite Church in Wilmot, Ohio. Arrangements are being handled by Spidell Funeral Home in Mt. Eaton.
Mary enjoyed gardening and piecing quilts. In her latter years she made hundreds of small comforters for CAM. Mary and Mose were foster parents for many years. She sacrificially loved and mothered 37 children, some of whom had special needs.
We thank Walnut Hills Nursing Home for their love and care over the last several years. We also thank Life Care Hospice for their aid.
Groff, Marian S. Sangrey
June 20, 1933 — March 10, 2024
Marian S. Groff, 90, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Neffsville, she was the daughter of the late David and Elmyra Stehman Sangrey. She was the loving wife of Donald S. Groff, and they observed their 70th wedding anniversary in October of last year. Marian was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are four children, Donald E. husband of Shirley Groff of Lititz, James L. husband of Ada Groff, Joanne Walker and C. Douglas husband of Lisa Groff all of Manheim, fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by two siblings, Ruth Miller and Mervin Sangrey.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Marian's Memorial Service at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main Street, East Petersburg on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family at the church immediately following the service. Private interment in adjoining church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Marian's memory to United Zion Retirement Community, Benevolent Fund, 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.
Groff, Mary Louise Yoder
December 10, 1954 - March 11, 2024
Mary Louise Groff, 69, of Lewisburg, entered into eternal rest, in the arms of her husband and surrounded by her family, at 6:55 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home.
She was born Dec. 10, 1954, in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Norman and Sadie (Smoker) Yoder. On June 18, 1977, in Millmont, she married David N. Groff, who survives.
Mary was a graduate of Penn View Christian Academy, Penns Creek.
She was an active member of the Buffalo Community Church, Lewisburg.
Mary dedicated her life to raising her children and caring for her family and later in life cared for others in private home healthcare.
She enjoyed scrapbooking with her friends, motorcycle riding with her husband, and playing with her grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband of 46 years, are four sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Crystal Groff of New Columbia, Alan and Karolyn Groff of Williamsport, Chad and Kristy Groff of Lewisburg, and Dwayne and Sarah Groff of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Jairus Martin of Philadelphia; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, N. Daryl and Sarah Yoder of Mattawana, Veryl Yoder of Lancaster, and Wayne and Lillian Yoder of Winfield; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Randy Tice of Lewisburg, and Joy and James Weaver of Lewisburg; and 15 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Elden Yoder in infancy.
Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 15, at the Buffalo Community Church, 4445 Hoffa Mill Road, Lewisburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 11, with Pastor Eddy Hostettler officiating.?
Burial will be in the Buffalo Community Church Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Buffalo Community Church, 4445 Hoffa Mill Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837.
Arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Road, Mifflinburg.