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.
2025
R
Raber, Gloria M. Sauder
July 19, 1953 - January 8, 2025
Gloria M. Raber, 71, of Stevens, PA passed away following a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She was the wife of Noah J. Raber with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.
Born in Denver, PA, she was the daughter of Luke and Willa Mae (Good) Sauder of Ephrata, PA.
Gloria was a member of New Life Fellowship in Holmesville, OH.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by 5 children: Joel, husband of Linda (Sensenig) Raber of Ephrata, PA; Lisa, wife of Daniel VanPelt of Leetonia, OH; Sheldon, husband of Rhoda (Zimmerman) Raber of Arthur, IL; Monica Rennicker of Newcomerstown, OH; Conrad, husband of Krista (Goff) Raber of Bridge City, TX. In addition, she is survived by 27 grandchildren and 3 sisters, Shirley Sauder of Ephrata, PA; Karen, wife of Ronald Wiebe of Vanderhoof, BC; and Dawn, wife of Ronald Diller of Fairmount City, PA.
She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Rose and Linda, and 2 brothers, Ronald and Luke Ray.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 13, at 10:00 AM at Farm Crest Chapel, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA with Bishop Moses Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, PA.
Viewings will be held at Farm Crest Chapel on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Arrangements are handled by C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Rupp, Arnold Dean "Arnie"
April 13, 1964 - January 11, 2025
Arnold “Arnie” Dean Rupp, age 60 years, of Pettisville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, January 11, 2025. He was born April 13, 1964 to Marlin and Bueta (Yoder) Rupp. He was a 1982 graduate of Pettisville High School, and completed his Bachelor’s degree at Bowling Green State University. He married Ronda Snyder on January 7, 1984 and enjoyed 41 years of marriage together.
Arnie was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and “Pop Pop” to his grandchildren. Arnie was the true embodiment of a servant leader, dedicating his life to his faith, his family, and his community. He was a dedicated and hardworking man who always put the needs of others before his own. Arnie worked at ITW Tomco in Bryan, OH for more than 20 years and for the last 9 years was the IT Director at Sara’s Garden.
Arnie was also a passionate sports fan, cheering on his beloved Cleveland teams and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Arnie’s legacy of love, service, and dedication will live on in the hearts of his family and friends as well has his ability to bring fun and laughter wherever he went. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Ronda; his children, Aaron (Carlee) Rupp of Livonia, MI; Laura (Brandon) Noll of New Haven, IN; three grandchildren; father Marlin (Esther) Rupp of Wauseon; 6 siblings, Monica (Dennis) Zimmerman of Wauseon; Gary (Audrey) Rupp of Whitestown, IN; Diane (Mike) Kempf of Pettisville; Carol (Sam) Hines of Newton, KS; Eileen (Ruben) Yoder of Pettisville; and Tom (Deanna) Rupp of Pettisville and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bueta, and his sister, Nora Jean “Jeanne” Rupp.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14 from 4-7 PM at North Clinton Church. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 11 AM at North Clinton Church with Pastor Neil Wyse and Pastor Janet Miller officiating. A private interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests that memorials be given to Harbour Light Ministries, or Sara’s Garden.