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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Lambright, Carolyn L. Miller
December 27, 1965 - 6 30 2024
Carolyn L. Lambright, 58, of Topeka (district: 29), died unexpectedly at 1:27 pm on Sunday, June 30, [2024] at neighbor's residence following church services. She was born on December 27, 1965 in Goshen to Larry E. and Mary E. (Miller) Miller. On July 16, 2015, in Goshen, she married Glen H. Lambright, he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are a daughter, [step-daughter] Cindy (Harry) Graber of Shipshewana; granddaughter, Linda Sue (Joe) Bontrager of Shipshewana; three great-grandchildren, Cynthia Kay, Jason Lynn and Brandon Joe Bontrager all at home; her mother of Goshen; five brothers, Maynard (Lora) Miller of Millersburg, Merle (Katie) Miller, Larry, Jr. (Kristine) Miller all of Goshen, Ervin Dean (Mary) Miller of Middlebury, and Steve (Elnora) Miller of Shipshewana.
She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Cletus Miller.
Carolyn was a homemaker and member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Monday July 1, and all day Tuesday, July 2, at the Kenneth Yoder residence, 8285 W. 600 S. Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday, July 3, at the same residence. Services will be conducted by the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Lambright, Kade Malachi
April 24, 2024 - April 24, 2024
Kade Malachi Lambright, infant son of Aaron and Julie (Chupp) Lambright, of Shipshewana, (district: 42-2), was born at 9:53 pm and passed away at 11:04 pm on Wednesday, April 24, [2024] at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville.
Survivors in addition to his parents are grandparents, Harley Jr. and Carolyn Lambright, Harley and Rosetta Chupp both of Shipshewana; great-grandparents, Mary Catherine Miller, Vernon and Susie Schrock both of Shipshewana, David and Lena Chupp, Ida Lambright both of Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Harley and Esther Lambright, Mervin Miller.
Visitation will be from 8:30 - 10:30 am on Saturday, April 27 followed by a funeral service at 10:30 am at the family's residence, 3007 N. 735 W., Shipshewana. Services will be conducted by Bishop LaVern Yoder. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
Lambright, Susie Mae Miller
January 12, 1955 - December 18, 2024
Susie Mae Lambright, 69, of LaGrange, (district: 5-2), died at 10:05 am on Wednesday, December 18, [2024] at her residence. She was born on January 12, 1955, in LaGrange, to Urias U. and Beulah Moda (Miller) Miller. On September 12, 1974, in LaGrange, she married Mervin Lambright, he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are three sons, Daniel (Mary) Lambright, Jonathan (Loretta) Lambright both of Howe, Mahlon (Sarah) Lambright of LaGrange; seven daughters, Miriam (Philip) Schlabach of Shipshewana, Sarah (Jonathan) Hochstetler, Rachel (Norman) Schmucker both of Howe, Ramah (Richard) Lambright of LaGrange, Leah (Elson) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Elizabeth (Joas) Borkholder of Topeka, Dorcas Lambright at home; 28 grandchildren; stepmother, Edna Miller of Goshen; five brothers, Perry (Sadie) Miller of Middlebury, Andrew (Dorothy) Miller of LaGrange, Urias U. Jr. (Barbara) Miller of Hillsboro, WI, Melvin (Karen) Miller of Angola, Elmer (Brenda) Miller of Osseo, MI; two sisters, Elsie (Amos) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Esther (Floyd) Miller of Fremont, MI; two sisters-in-law, Alta Miller, Anna Mae Miller both of LaGrange; two brothers-in-law, Ernest Graber, Ora Mishler both of Hillsboro, WI.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Ervin, Elva and Floyd Miller; three sisters, Mary Mishler, Amanda Miller, Wilma Graber.
Susie was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 19 and all-day Friday, December 20 at the family's residence, 2530 E. 150 N., LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Saturday, December 21 also at the family's residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Mervin Whetstone and the home ministers. Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery, LaGrange.
Landes, Evelyn Ruth Good
October 26, 1940 - April 5, 2024
Evelyn Ruth Good Landes, 83, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Heartland Home in Dayton, where she had been a resident for the past 10 months.
Mrs. Landes was born Oct. 26, 1940, in Rockingham County and was a daughter of the late Marion Samuel and Esther Martin Good.
Evelyn had a gift for loving and serving others in many different capacities. She was a caregiver, seamstress, teacher, writer and gardener. She was an active member of Bethany Mennonite Church and the church community.
On May 19, 1961, she married Ralph Elburn Landes, who preceded her in death June 6, 2023.
Surviving are her children, Rhonda Heatwole and husband, Leroy, of Elkton and Darrell Landes and wife, Crystal, of Dayton; siblings, Willis Good and wife, Fannie Bell, Raymond Good and wife, Alice, Anna Mary Swartz and husband, John and Allen Good and wife, Faye; grandchildren, Brandon Heatwole, Aimee Shelley, Melodee Madden, Carmel Eash, Brian Heatwole, Annie Landis, Marla Peachey, Jesse Landes, Katie Landes, Serena Jones and Jenna Landes; and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Landes was preceded in death by a daughter, Ramona Berens and brother, Howard Samuel Good.
Minsters of the Church will conduct a funeral service Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Bank Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 9, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Bank Mennonite Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Heartland Home, 930 Mason St., Dayton, VA 22821.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Landis, David Lamar
October 30, 1974 - May 28, 2024
David Lamar Landis, 49, of Liverpool, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 30, 1974, in Lewisburg, a son of Betty Ann Landis of Liverpool, and the late J. Marvin Landis.
He was a graduate of Shady Grove Christian School class of 1992.
David accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on Aug. 7, 1985, and was baptized on May 21, 1989, at Millmont Mennonite Church.
He will be missed by his five dear siblings, Betty Joy, wife of Dale Stoltzfus of Wilkes-Barre, Melanie, wife of Mark Peachy of Middleburg, Jonathan, husband of Angelica Landis of San Diego, Calif., Gloria, wife of Jason Croutch of Lewisburg, Karen, wife of Philip Martin of Bethel; and two sisters-in-love, Brittany and Brianna Pfleegor of Norristown. He is also survived by his 17 loving nieces and nephews, and four great-nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Millmont Mennonite Church, 1250 Millmont Road, Millmont, and again from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, June 3, followed by the funeral at 10 with Jason Croutch, Merle Burkholder, Philip Siegerist, and Lewis Hoover officiating.
Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
To share in David's online memorial, please visit www.adamofh.com
Arrangements are by Dominick T. Adamo Funerals · Cremations · Monuments, 16 Walnut St., Mifflinburg.
Landis, Elvin N.
December 19, 1926 - July 26 2024
Elvin N. Landis, 97, of Lititz, Pennsylvania died on July 26, 2024, at home where he lived for 40 years. The transition into the arms of Jesus was welcomed, underscoring his unfailing faith in God. Mr. Landis was born on December 19, 1926, in the 200-year-old family farmhouse neighboring his home. He was the son of Noah O. Landis and Katie Newcomer.
On November 28, 1946, he married Dorothy Witmer Hertzler. He was a lifelong member of Landis Valley Christian Fellowship, where he served many years as a cemetery sextant and church groundskeeper. Mr. Landis never worked off his 56-acre farm until he retired and had a lawn mowing service. He loved working outside, gardening, and having his family together. When he wasn't working, he volunteered at the Material Resource Center into his 90s.
Dorothy survives, along with his five children, Carolyn Espenshade of Raleigh, NC, Jay (Sharon) Landis of Linville, VA, Ed (Cheryl) Landis of Scio, OR, Deb (Nelson) Herr of Mountain Top, PA and Kaye Martin of Belleville, PA, sisters Esther Landis, Anne Hummel; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Katie Landis, his sister Mary Trees, son, John David Landis and great-grandson, Joshua Landis.
The memorial service will be held at Landis Valley Christian Fellowship, 2420 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster, PA on Saturday, August 3 at 10:30AM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Material Resource Center.
Landis, Frances I. Weaver
May 23, 1938 - August 1, 2024
Frances I. Landis, 86, of Goshen died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Esther’s Hospice House, Elkhart.
She was born May 23, 1938 in Goshen to Harley C. and Romaine (Brumbaugh) Weaver.
Frances graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1956 and went on to attend Goshen College, where she met and married her beloved husband, Ray Landis on October 17, 1959. Together they were just short of celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary this October.
He survives along with three sons, Steve (Bev) Landis of Goshen, Ron (Tammy) Landis of Elkhart, and Jim (Anne) Landis of Granger; nine grandchildren, Jeff, Brian, Scott, Jenna, Regan, Jeremy, Justine, Julia and Joe; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She grew up attending Holdeman Mennonite Church where she was a member until 1992; later becoming a member of Clinton Frame Church. She was active in her faith teaching Sunday school and serving as an elder for many years.
Fran especially enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren participate in athletics and showing their registered Holsteins at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.
Visitation will be Friday, August 9, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Clinton Frame Church, 63846 C.R. 35, where a 10 a.m., Saturday memorial service will be conducted. Pastors Sebastiano Rosa and Julie Lehman will officiate.
A private burial will precede the service at Clinton Frame Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the church; https://www.clintonframe.org/ or Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart;https://cfhcare.org/.
Landis, Mark G.
January 28, 1935 - December 3, 2024
Mark G. Landis, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He resided at Pleasant View Communities in Manheim. He was the husband of Alma Mae (Martin) Landis to whom he was married 67 years.
Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Elam O. and Ruth F. (Garman) Landis. Mark was a dairy and crop farmer for the early part of his career then worked in sales at Umberger’s Mill and later as a parts clerk for BHM Farm Equipment. He was a member of Gingrich’s Mennonite Church where he was a deacon. He loved singing and music and enjoyed reading. Mark had served on the Landis Homes Board and Eastern Mennonite Missions Board.
In addition to his wife Alma, he is survived by three sons Timothy (Cheryl Hawks) Landis, Thomas (Greta Yoder) Landis, Jeffrey (Alicia Rodriguez) Landis; one daughter Deborah Bailey; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers Rev. John (Eileen) Landis, and James (Alta) Landis; two sisters Ruth (John) Lutz and Rhoda (Frank) Cicero. Mark was preceded in death by two sisters Miriam Bauman and Elizabeth Nissley.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2PM at Gingrich’s Mennonite Church, 100 Forney Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042. Interment will be private. A visitation will be held Saturday evening December 14th from 6-8PM at the Church.
Landis, Mary Jane Hershey
October 23, 1926 - December 11, 2024
Mary Jane (Hershey) Landis, 98, died at Landis Homes Retirement Community on 12/11/2024. She was the wife of C. Elvin Landis. They were married for 52 years before his death in 1999.
Mary Jane was born in Lititz, PA on October 23, 1926. She was the daughter of D. Paul and Sue (Snyder) Hershey. She graduated from Rothsville High School in 1944.
Mary Jane and Elvin raised six children in Leola, PA. She was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church for many decades. She was actively involved in sewing circle, quilting, taught Sunday School and participated in ministries when Elvin was a deacon.
Together they offered aid to others by volunteering with Mennonite Disaster Relief and by hosting "Fresh Air" children and international students. Other activities that Mary Jane enjoyed included gardening, volunteering, knitting, painting, crocheting, cooking and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin, sister, Lois (Hershey) Noll, brothers, Paul Jr. Hershey (infant), Richard Hershey, daughter, Ruth (Landis) Thomas and son-in-law Don Warnick.
She is survived by five children: Mary Ann Warnick of Lititz, PA, David Landis married to Barb (Noll) of Lititz, PA, Jan Kurtz married to Ken Kurtz of Waynesville, North Carolina, Donna Landis Brubaker married to Dave Brubaker of Philadelphia, PA and Christine Landis married to Steve Friesen of Hillsboro, Oregon.
She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Private burial at Stumptown Mennonite Church. Memorial service to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Disaster Services.
Landis, Rhoda E. Ressler
July 8 1927 - February 12, 2024
Rhoda E. Landis, age 96 of Landis Homes, Lititz, formerly of Strasburg, peacefully entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, February 12, 2024. She was the wife of Benjamin B. Landis to whom she was married for 68 years until his death in 2015.
She was a long-time member of Grace Point Church of Paradise, formerly Paradise Mennonite, where she served her church family and community. She was an active member of the Sewing Circle and Cheerlenders Sunday School Class.
Rhoda volunteered at the Re-Uzit Shop in New Holland, and was an active member of Farm Women, Christian Women's Club, and LGH Women's Auxiliary.
For 37 years, Rhoda kept the books and answered the phone for her husband's custom crop spraying business while raising 4 children, tending a large garden and keeping her home running smoothly. She was a dedicated homemaker and a gracious hostess who was at her best when serving a house full of guests.
Rhoda was loved by her children and was adored by her 9 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She treasured occasions with family at their "Twin Log Lodge" in Sullivan County. She looked forward to cooking for the hunters!
Born in W. Lampeter Twp., Rhoda was the daughter of the late Clair R. & Martha Martin Ressler. She is survived by 4 children: Lorraine Wenger (Benjamin), Strasburg; Velma Hershey (Glenn), Kinzers; Benjamin Landis (Cheryl Weaver), Lancaster; Nancy Abreu (Ped), Lancaster; 9 grandchildren: Natoshia Little (Derek); Sheldon Wenger (Marlisa Thomas); Krista Stoltzfus (David); Keith Hershey (Shelly); Kurt Hershey (Rachel); Brendon Landis (Yvonne); Melissa Eilenberger (Vincent); Nicholas Abreu (Stephanie); Jacques Abreu (Rebekah); and 24 great grandchildren. Also surviving are 2 sisters Norma Bowman and Ruth Hoober. She was preceded in death by siblings: Thelma Mylin, Elma Ament, Miriam Landis, Martha Forry, Clair Ressler and Gerald Ressler.
The family is grateful to, and thankful for the staff of Lititz House, Lancaster House, and Oregon House of Landis Homes and the Staff of Hospice, for the loving care provided to Rhoda for the last years and weeks of her life.
A service honoring Rhoda's life will be held on Saturday, February 17th at 3 p.m. at the Grace Point Church, 8 S. Singer Avenue, Paradise, PA, with Pastor Tim Rogers officiating. Family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be private in the Paradise Mennonite Cemetery prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Rhoda's memory to Black Rock Camp, 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA or to the Landis Homes Caring Fund.
Lapp, Gerald V. "Jerry"
October 11, 1966 - November 5, 2024
Jerry (Gerald) V. Lapp, 58, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away on Nov. 5, 2024, in a mountain bike accident on the way to his daughter's soccer game. Jerry was a loving son, loyal brother, beloved father, devoted husband and a true friend to many, and he will be dearly missed.
An ambitious athlete and a fearless explorer, Jerry traveled the world in pursuit of adventure all his life. He cycled across continents, hiked among the world's highest peaks and once drove his car over ice roads to the Arctic Circle. A trailblazing cyclist, both on and off road, he was reliably glued to a TV for weeks each July during the Tour de France.
Gracious and unfailingly kind, Jerry had a light-hearted confidence and an instinctual faith in the universe. He was a calming presence. He delighted in doing anything, however goofy, to make his children laugh. He wore shorts nearly year-round, even in snow. He was a genius at trivia. He loved the color orange, the brighter the better, and worked it into his wardrobe at every turn.
Born Oct. 11, 1966, in Atlanta, Georgia, the middle child to Marv and Mary Lapp - between brothers Ernie and Glen Jerry spent his earliest years in Honduras with Ernie and their parents, who worked at a school there. He graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School and later from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science in sociology, excelling in soccer at both schools.
After college, he launched a house painting business in Lancaster and came to be known for his meticulous lines and expert craftsmanship. In 1991, the three Lapp brothers cycled across the United States, a 3000-mile journey from Oregon to New Jersey. He later set out solo on a road trip to the Arctic Circle, traveling along the Dalton Highway in Alaska over hundreds of miles of ice roads, an adventure that would become the source of many of his favorite go-to stories. He spent a season in 1994 working at Yosemite National Park before earning his commercial driving license to become a long-haul trucker driving 18-wheelers all over the United States. In the mid-1990s, Jerry cycled more than 5,000 miles from Ushuaia, Argentina at the southern tip of South America to Quito, Ecuador, just north of the equator.
In 1996, Jerry began dating Mary Ellen Francescani, and in 1998, the couple flew to Kathmandu, Nepal. They fell in love with the region, began trekking and taking language classes, and decided to stay. Jerry worked as a manager for Yak & Yeti Enterprises, an import/export business dealing in handmade silver jewelry, while Mary Ellen worked as a Peace Corps Medical Officer. While at Yak & Yeti, his boss was an esteemed monk from Kopan monastery as well as a financial wizard a passion Jerry absorbed and would later employ with great skill in managing his own family's finances.
In 2000, Jerry and Mary Ellen were married in New York before returning to Nepal, and two years later, Anabelle Grace was born. The young family eventually moved back stateside to Lancaster in 2003, where Jerry took charge of primary childcare duties while Mary Ellen worked at St. Joe's hospital. Henry Kailash was born in 2005 and Maisy Lucia in 2007. Jerry reveled in his role as a father, custom-building elaborate trailers behind his bike to wheel his trio of small children around town. Over the years, Jerry organized dozens of cycling trips, clubs and events, while developing a deep community of friends along the way.
In the late 2000s, Bhutanese Nepali refugees began resettling in significant numbers in Lancaster, and Jerry became deeply involved in helping them adjust to their new lives through his work with Church World Service. He served as a translator, home repairman and financial advisor, helping many refugees secure jobs at local hospitals. Jerry was especially enthusiastic about his work sharing lessons in financial literacy with newly resettled Nepali Americans. He hoped to one day turn it into a full-time business.
He and Mary Ellen founded a nonprofit dedicated to providing nursing scholarships for refugees, as well as a charity that collected hundreds of damaged or discarded bicycles - which Jerry repaired and distributed to refugees who didn't drive. Jerry knew many people affected by the devastating 2015 earthquake in Nepal, so he spearheaded a day-long fundraiser in Lancaster which included speakers, live music, meditation and prayer, food and spirits, and family activities. The event brought together the local community and raised substantial funds for recovery efforts in Nepal.
Throughout the early 2010s, Jerry regularly organized trekking trips to Nepal, and in 2016 founded his own company Skychasers World, a travel firm that designs and hosts insider pilgrimage treks for people wanting to visit the High Himalayas.
It was on treks in the Himalayas and marathon bike rides that Jerry's leadership shined brightest. He led by example, pushing himself beyond his own limits, and in turn and with gentle assurance, pushing his friends, family and clients to carry on far beyond their own comfort zones. After their legs stopped aching, they all thanked him. He believed in everyone he met and was always sure they could do things they never thought they could.
For all of his world travels, Jerry's favorite adventures were at home in Lancaster - whether forging a new mountain bike route through the woods, winding his way through the city, or finding a new concrete culvert to ride through. He took great joy in bringing friends and family along for the ride.
Everyone who knew Jerry loved Jerry. He touched everyone he met with his warm smile, kind words and genuine interest in who they were and what they had to say. Jerry had time for everyone. He will be greatly missed, all over the world.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Francescani and his children, Anabelle, Henry and Maisy, his father Marv, his brother Ernie, and sister-in-law Mary. He is predeceased by his mother Mary and his brother Glen.
Lapp, Jean Marie High
October 7, 1937 - October 19, 2024
Jean Marie Lapp, 87, of Lancaster, ended her journey peacefully and entered into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was the wife of Alvin A. "Bud" Lapp. Born in Willow Street, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon H. and Gladys Mellinger High.
She worked and was a manager at Huber's Nursery and then started her own business which she operated for 30 years, The Tulip Patch. She was a member of the Sunnyside Mennonite Church. Jean and Bud enjoyed many trips together and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Randy husband of Diane Lapp of Gordonville; a daughter, Dawn wife of Joe Forte of Lancaster; five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; and a sister Dorothy Breneman. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Arlo Forta, a sister, Norma Forry and a brother Jim High.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 25, at 3:00 P.M. at the Willow Street Mennonite Church, 399 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, PA with Pastor Dean Sauder officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 337 Circle Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence to the family, visit: www.GroffEckenroth.com Arrangements by the Groff High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA
Lapp, Marie J. Gockley
December 21, 1937 - June 29, 2024
Marie J. Lapp, 86, of Stevens, died on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at her residence. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Esther Ludwig Gockley. She was a homemaker and attended Ephrata UMC.
She is survived by: children, David M. married to Alison Geahry Lapp of Gibsonia, PA, Ellen married to Dave Becker of Denver, PA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren: siblings, Mahlon Gockley of Lititz, Miriam married to Mel Huyett of Stevens, PA. She was preceded in death by; a son, Ken R. Lapp, brother, Melvin Gockley and a sister, Minerva J. Huyett.
A service will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Furman Home for Funerals, 59 W. Main St., Leola, PA. Friends may greet the family from 1 to 2:00 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be private at Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to; Vickie's Angel, 511 Bridge St., #511, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
Layman, Josephine Garber
February 19, 1941 - April 3, 2024
Josephine Garber Layman, 83, of Bridgewater Retirement Community, joined God’s Angels on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Mrs. Layman was born Feb. 19, 1941, in Staunton, Va. and was a daughter of the late John Lawrence and Martha Willberger Garber.
Jo grew up in Augusta County and attended Wilson Memorial High School, graduating in 1958. She then attended Rockingham Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, from which she received her R.N. degree in 1961.
On April 6, 1962, she married Byard Layman Sr. of Harrisonburg.
Jo was a domestic engineer before returning to private duty nursing to complete her work career. In retirement, she taught crocheting to her grandchildren, enjoyed reading Amish history and her Bible, completing word search puzzles, and collecting frog themed memorabilia.
She is survived by her husband, Byard Sr. of Bridgewater; daughter, Brenda Sifritt and husband, Rick, of Marion, Ohio; four sons, Byard Jr. and Cindy Seward of Yorktown, John (J.R.) and Karen Stickley of Stuarts Draft, David and Tina Taylor of Staunton, and Roger and wife, Mandy Layman, of Ruckersville; brother, Rev. William Garber; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Evick of West Virginia; brother, John Lawrence Garber of Staunton, and a grandchild Breanna Layman.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
A memorial service will be conducted in the Lantz Chapel at Bridgewater Retirement Community at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024. Burial to follow at Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Leatherman, Julia Ruth Steiner
September 13, 1934 - August 29, 2024
Julia Ruth (Steiner) Leatherman passed away at Greencroft Healthcare on August 29, 2024. She was born on September 13,1934, to Ray and Letha (Miller) Steiner. She was the third of six children, who lived on a 120-acre farm located near Sterling, Ohio.
Julia received her Nursing degree from Goshen College. She married David Leatherman on June 26, 1955. David and Julia had four children, Duane (Nancy Kuhns), Diane (Richard Yoder), Ronald (Miriam Santiago), and Lee (Donna Parcell). There are eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Dr. James Steiner, sister Joanne (Steiner) Lehman and son Duane.
Julia obtained her masters and doctorate in nursing. Her nursing skills were used in a variety of settings such as the birthing floor in Elkhart Hospital, doctors offices and clinics, the Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County, Elkhart County Health Department, and First Steps. Julia used her gifts of nursing, administration skills and hospitality to serve others.
During retirement, David and Julia served short term missions in Mexico, Bangladesh, Kenya and India where she taught nursing at hospitals and schools of nursing.
Julia was a long-term leader of Bible Study Fellowship. David and Julia helped start Sunnyside Mennonite Church where they were actively involved for many years. Recently, they attended Waterford Mennonite Church as they were able.
In recent years, Julia experienced a different stage of life, dealing with memory loss.
A service will be held at the chapel at Greencroft on Saturday, September 7 with visitation from 2-4 PM. The service begins at 4 PM.
Lee, Levi
September 6, 1939 - January 16, 2024
Levi Lee, 84, of Macon, Mississippi passed away Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024 while visiting in Sarasota, Florida.
Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Magnolia Mennonite Church in Macon, Mississippi.
Funeral service will be at the Church Monday, January 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Service will be conducted by Phillip Knepp, Ben Fleagle and Marvin Lapp.
Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Magnolia Christian School 132 Odd Fellows Cemetery Road, Macon, Mississippi 3934.
Cockrell Funeral Home, Macon, Mississippi is in charge of the arrangements.
Levi was born September 6, 1939 in Arthur, Illinois to Menno and Lydia Lee. He married Elmina Stutzman on July 10, 1960.
They moved to Mississippi in 1962 where he was a dairy and row crop farmer for many years, later he added catfish to the farm. After “retiring”, they traveled to many states frying catfish at various benefit events where he became known as the Fish Man. He loved to meet old and new friends along the way. He always carried extra ink pens in his pocket with his address and passed them out with an invitation to stop by if ever passing through the area. Their doors were always open.
He loved the Lord and was a long-time member of Magnolia Mennonite Church.
He is survived by his wife, Elmina, of 63 years, and 5 children- Cynthia Hilty of Wheatland, WY, Jeffrey (Kathryn) Lee, Gerry (Delisa) Lee, Dwight (Crystal) Lee, and Denise (David) Estes, all of Macon. 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Three brothers- Norman (Marietta) Lee of Goshen, IN, Albert (Wilma) Lee of West Point, MS, and Edward (Teresa) Lee of Vernon, AL. Five sisters- Katie Leatherman of Wilmington, DE, Gertie Beachy of Free Union, VA, Tillie Miller of Macon, MS, Barbara Smith of Tampa, FL, and Lois (Floyd) Borntrager of Macon, MS.
He is preceded in death by his parents and by one brother- Nelson Lee and two sisters- Emma Beachy and Martha Balsley. 1 grandchild- Diane Lee, and 1 great-grandchild, Tyson Graber.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He donated the Catfish for the Fish Fries at the Haiti Benefits.
Leid, Lizzie M. Burkholder
July 21, 1926 - December 15, 2024
Lizzie M. Leid, 98, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home. She was born in Ephrata, daughter of the late Paul and Annie (Martin) Burkholder and was the wife of the late Weaver Leid who passed away in 2018.
A homemaker, Mrs. Leid was a member of the Old Order Groffdale Conference Church.
Lizzie is survived by 13 children, Aaron, husband of Lizzie (Redcay) Leid of Ephrata, Allen, husband of Emma (Horst) Leid of Orrstown, Titus, husband of Mabel (Horst) Leid of Stevens, Paul, husband of Wilma (Oberholtzer) Leid of Ephrata, Weaver, Jr., husband of Ada (Oberholtzer) Leid of Ephrata, Lawrence, husband of Susan (Rissler) Leid of Ephrata, Alta, wife of Ira Hoover of Penn Yan, NY, Edna and Ada Leid of Ephrata, Anna, wife of John Hoover of Ephrata, Laura, wife of Elam Zimmerman of Dundee, NY, Lizzie, wife of Lawrence Zimmerman of Denver, Mary, wife of Stephen Martin of Denver; a daughter-in-law, Ella (Hoover) Leid of Shippensburg; 95 grandchildren; 339 great-grandchildren; 73 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Susanna M., wife of the late Ben Shirk; a brother, Jonas M., husband of the late Bertha (Zimmerman) Burkholder, both of NY and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth H. (Stauffer) Burkholder of KY.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Leid; a granddaughter; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, George, Menno, Isaac and Paul; three sisters, Ada, Maria and Minnie.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at the Lawrence Leid residence, 192 Slate Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 9:30 AM, at Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference, 905 Martindale Rd., Ephrata, with Leon Zimmerman officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Lehman, Andrew D.
February 8, 1945 - May 19, 2024
Andrew D. Lehman, 79, of Middlebury (district:53-2), passed away peacefully, after a brief illness at 7:48 am, on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 8, 1945, in Goshen to Daniel J. and Mary A. (Miller) Lehman. On October 15, 1964, in Middlebury he married Mary H. Miller, she died June 24, 2019.
Surviving are four sons, Henry (Ada) Lehman of Goshen, David (Karen) Lehman of Middlebury, Calvin (Martha) Lehman of Middlebury, Dannie (Lora) Lehman of Middlebury; daughter, Carolyn Helmuth of Goshen; 25 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; six brothers, Harley (Lizzie) Lehman of Goshen, Walter (Esther) Lehman of Millersburg, Ora (Lorene) Lehman of Goshen, Henry (Katie) Lehman of Rosebush, MI, William (Lorene) Lehman of Goshen, Samuel (Lisa) Lehman of Shipshewana; two sisters, Barbara (Ura) Hochstetler of Holland, MI, Katie Ann (David) Yoder of Clare, MI; a sister-in-law, Ida (Omer) Lambright of Middlebury; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; a son-in-law, Galen Helmuth; two brothers, Joseph and Jacob Lehman.
Andy had worked for 25 years at Holly Park in Shipshewana and then for 25 years at Jayco in Middlebury. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Monday, May 20, and all day Tuesday, May 21, at the Dannie Lehman residence, 11770 W. 250 N. Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 22, at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop LaVern Eash and the home ministers. Burial will be in Naylor Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Lehman, Benjamin Marc
July 22, 2007 - January 14, 2024
Benjamin Marc Lehman, age 16 of Nappanee, IN, died at 1:33 am on Sunday morning, January 14, 2024 as the result of a car/pedestrian accident on State Road 5 in LaGrange, IN. Benjamin was born on July 22, 2007 in Goshen, IN to Brian and Mary (Schwartz) Lehman and he lived his entire life in the Nappanee area.
He is survived by his parents Brian and Mary (Schwartz) Lehman of Nappanee; 5 siblings: Zachary, Braydon, Makiah, Tyler and Ellianna, all at home; paternal grandparents, Glen and Thelma (Mast) Lehman of Nappanee; maternal grandmother, Ida Mae (Miller) Schwartz; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will take place at the family residence (72218 CR 11 Nappanee, IN 46550) after 2 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 and all day on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. A funeral will be held at 9:30 am on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Joe Miller Residence (72528 CR 11, Nappanee, IN 46550). Burial will follow at West Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee with home ministries of the Old Order Amish Church officiating. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, IN.
Lehman, Ernest J.
December 20, 1934 - January 28, 2024
Ernest “Ernie” J. Lehman, 89, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born December 20, 1934 in LaGrange County to Daniel and Fannie (Troyer) Lehman.
On April 23, 1993 he married Linda Lou Stingel in Goshen.
She survives along with two daughters, Beth (Derrick) Flint of Middlebury and Sheryl (Leroy) Kauffman of Burkesville, Kentucky; three sons, Brent (Jamie) Lehman of Goshen, Brian (Laura) Lehman of South Bend and Brad Lehman of Middlebury; two step-children, Tracy Goff of Rochester, New York and Nina (Bob) Goff of Middlebury; three grandchildren, Justin Lehman, Lauren Wallin and Sarah Lehman; six step-grandchildren, Daniel Goff, Nathan Yoder, Katelinn Yoder, Josh Grant, Cara Grant and Allison Yoder, three great-grandchildren, T.J. and Maggie Wallin and Samuel Lehman and two step-great-grandchildren, Alanah Yoder and Amelia Grant. Also surviving are three sisters, Susie (Monroe) Yoder of Shipshewana, Katie Bontrager of Millersburg and Mary Miller of LaGrange; three sisters-in-law, Katie Lehman of LaGrange, Elizabeth Lehman of Goshen and Martha Lehman of LaGrange and two brothers, Noah Lehman of Middlebury and Daniel (Ada) Lehman of Shipshewana.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Jill Grant; a step-granddaughter, Ashley Goff and siblings, Ida Beachy, Elnora, Elva, Ervin, John, Mervin and Floyd Lehman.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he attended Maple City Chapel. Ernie was an avid bowler and member of the Maple City Hall of Fame. He enjoyed his local coffee group and Topeka Tuesdays.
He was a residential builder and later worked at the Mica Shop until his retirement at age 70.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 12 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Miller 8 Square Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to Maple City Chapel.
Lehman, Eunice Irene
May 10, 1938 - August 25, 2024
Eunice Irene Lehman, 86, a resident of Rockingham, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at her home.
Miss Lehman was born on May 10, 1938 in Virginia and was a daughter of the late Lester and Margaret Beery Lehman. She was a homemaker, teacher, and member of Riverdale Old Order Mennonite Church.
Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and her very caring church community.
In addition to her parents, Miss Lehman was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. She was the last surviving member of her family.
Ministers of the Church will conduct a funeral service on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The body will be taken to the home of James Rhodes, 3077 Ottobine Road, Dayton, VA 22821 where friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lehman, Isaiah Jay
January 3, 2024 - January 3, 2024
Isaiah Jay Lehman, stillborn son of Nathan Jon and Ella Mae (Schrock) Lehman of Shipshewana (district: 49-1), was born at 10:45 am on Wednesday, January 3, [2024] at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Surviving in addition to his parents are grandparents, Steven & Rebecca Lehman of Middlebury and Elmer & Ida Mae Schrock of Shipshewana; great-grandparents, Ernest & Ellen Lehman of Middlebury and Alvin & Miriam Yoder of Middlebury. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wilma Schrock; great-grandparents, Levi & Mary Schrock and Ervin & Polly Hochstetler; niece, Brenda Schrock.
There will be one hour of visitation prior to the 11:00 am funeral service on Friday, January 5, at the Gerald Yoder Residence: 7755 W. 675 N., Shipshewana. Services will be conducted by Bishop Joe Bontrager and the home ministers. Burial will be in Scott-Seybert Cemetery, Shipshewana. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lehman, Lucas Jace
October 30, 2018 - July 6, 2024
Lucas Jace Lehman, five-year-old son of Lavon and Lisa (Hochstetler) Lehman, of Topeka, (district: 28-3), died at 11:31 am on Saturday, July 6, [2024] at the scene of a pedestrian/automobile accident. He was born on October 30, 2018, in LaGrange.
Survivors in addition to his parents are three siblings, Jayden Michael Lehman, Delanie Jo Lehman, and Kyler Layne Lehman all at home; grandparents, Raymond and Loretta Lehman of Topeka and Stephen and Mary Esther Hochstetler of Nappanee; great-grandparents, Esther Bontrager of Topeka, Raymond and Linda Slabaugh of Nappanee, and Rudy and Carol Hochstetler of Milford; several uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John Bontrager and Daniel and Sara Lehman.
Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 9, and all-day Wednesday, July 10, at the Family's Residence, 6435 W. 800 S., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Thursday, July 11, at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Mark Kramer and the home ministers of the Old Order Amish Church. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
Leid, Levi B.
November 4, 1940 - May 20, 2024
Levi B. Leid, 83, of Terre Hill, passed away on May 20, 2024 in his residence. Born in Earl Township, he was the son of the late Norman and Anna (Burkholder) Leid. He was the husband of the late Vera M. (Zeiset) Leid, who passed away on March 29, 2024. He was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference) and was a farmer.
Levi is survived by his children: Elvin (Linda) Leid of Withee, WI, Wilmer (Alma) Leid of Denver, PA, John (Esther) Leid of Withee, WI, Norman (Julia) Leid of Thorp, WI, Levi (Linda) Leid of Stanley, WI, Ellen Leid at home and Adam Leid at home, 42 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, three brothers, Adam Leid of Greenwich, OH, Irvin Leid of Greenwich, OH and John Leid of Ephrata, PA; and a sister, Anna wife of John Zimmerman of Newville, PA.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, George (Anna), Aaron (Alta), Norman (Susie), Samuel (Mabel) and Alvin (Mary) Leid and sisters-in-law Judy (Irvin) Leid and Miriam (Adam) Leid.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Martindale Mennonite Church, 905 Martindale Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 with Bishop Leon N. Zimmerman officiating. A Viewing will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 916 Terre Hill Road, East Earl, PA 17519 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals in Terre Hill is entrusted with the funeral arrangement
Leid, Vera M. Zeiset
June 30, 1939 - March 29, 2024
Vera M. (Zeiset) Leid, 84, of East Earl, passed away on March 29, 2024 in her residence.
Born in Narvon, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Lydia M. (Martin) Zeiset. She was the wife of Levi B. Leid.
She was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference) and was a homemaker.
Vera is survived by her husband and her children: Elvin (Linda) Leid of Withee, WI, Wilmer (Alma) Leid of Denver, PA, John (Esther) Leid of Withee, WI, Norman (Julia) Leid of Thorp, WI, Levi (Linda) of Stanley, WI, Ellen Leid at home and Adam Leid at home, 42 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brothers: Jonas (Anna) Zeiset and Ivan (Naomi) Zeiset, sisters: Alta Sauder, Laura Zimmerman, Eva Martin, Esther Weaver, and Lena (Abram) Ringler.
She is preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers: Martin William, Phares, John Jacob, Aaron, Eli and Paul, 7 sisters: Anna, Edna, Mary, Emma, Martha, Lydia and Mabel.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Martindale Mennonite Church, 905 Martindale Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 with Bishop Leon N. Zimmerman officiating. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 916 Terre Hill Road, East Earl, PA 17519 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals in Terre Hill is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Loewen, Robert Kenneth
December 11, 1961 - March 9 2024
Robert Kenneth Loewen, aged 62, of Neepawa, MB., passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Neepawa Health Centre.
He was born to Diedrich and Eileen Loewen on December 11, 1961, in Chihuahua City, Mexico.
Robert along with his parents Dick and Eileen moved to Canada in 1964, first to Blumenort, MB. At the age of five his family moved to Pansy, MB., to farm turkeys. His sister Valerie joined the family in 1967. In 1974, they moved back to Blumenort.
Robert was baptized in 1977, at the Blumenort EMC Church. In 1982-1983 he decided to take a V.S. stint at Faith Mission Home in Virginia. This is where he met his future wife Lois Fern Hege. Robert and Lois were married June 27, 1987. The week of their wedding Robert graduated from the RN program at Red River College. After their marriage he worked at La Verendrye Hospital in Ft. Frances, Ont., for two years.
July 1989 Robert and Lois went to Spanish Lookout Belize where he taught in a mission school. This is also where they found and adopted both their children. Heidi joined them in October of 1989. They later went back to adopt Isaac in December of 1990.
April of 1990 Robert, Lois and Heidi moved to Raymond, AB. Here Robert worked at Edith Cavell Care Centre as a nurse until his cancer diagnosis in 1998. After many aggressive chemo and radiation treatments along with an extensive surgery Robert's health slowly returned.
July of 2000 Robert and his family moved to Manitoba to be closer to his mom whose health was failing. Here he worked as the director of nursing at Maplewood Manor for a few years.
In 2003 Robert and Lois with their family chose to move to Neepawa, MB., where he spent the rest of his life. In 2020 Robert was diagnosed with facial cancer. On January 15, 2024, Robert was admitted for the final time to Neepawa Health Centre. His wife Lois spent countless hours by his side helping with his care. He walked through the gates of heaven at 12:55 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Dick and Eileen Loewen along with his brother Lyndon at the age of 16 months and twin infant sisters, one who was stillborn and the other at two days of age.
He is survived by his wife Lois (Hege) Loewen and two children: Heidi (Wes) Wohlgemuth of Steinbach and Isaac (Ariana) of Louisa, Virginia; three grandchildren: Zoey Loewen, Deklan Loewen (Heidi & Wes) and Skylar Loewen (Ike & Ariana), and one sister Valerie of Edmonton, AB.
The memorial service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Neepawa First Baptist Church, Neepawa, MB.
Longenecker, Julia G. Lutz
November 13, 1924 - July 7, 2024
Julia G. Longenecker, 99, of Lititz, died peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Warwick Township, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Eva Groff Lutz. Julia was the loving wife of the late Roy E. Longenecker who died in March of 2006.
She was an active and faithful member of Florin Church of the Brethren, Mount Joy; where she taught Sunday school in her early years, and where she and her husband served as Deacons. Julia enjoyed flower gardening, canning, was an avid quilter, member of the Red Rose Quilters Guild, and loved to root for Penn State Football. She had a deep passion for her family; and cherished all the time she was able to spend with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Surviving is a son, Philip L. Longenecker husband of Linda Waldron, of Raleigh, NC, two daughters: Paula wife of Lee Roussel of Tacoma, WA, Patricia wife of Dennis Hay of Folly Beach, SC, seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death is a grandson, Bryan Hay, and three brothers: Eugene, Howard, and Ivan Lutz.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Julia's funeral service in the Chapel at Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family in Chapel on Sunday afternoon from 1:30 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be in Longenecker's Cemetery, Lititz.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Julia's memory to: Brethren Village Good Samaritan Fund, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.