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
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Chupp, Lloyd R.
June 3, 1945 - March 25, 2025
Lloyd R. Chupp, 79, of Ligonier (district: 28-1), passed away unexpectedly at 6:00 am on Tuesday, March 25, [2025] at his residence. He was born on June 3, 1945, in Kosciusko County, to Rudy and Fannie (Miller) Chupp. On September 16, 1971, in LaGrange County, he married Edith Eash, she survives. They lived in Holy Matrimony for 53 years and six months.
Survivors in addition to his wife are ten children, Larry (Regina) Chupp of Bremen, Regina (Sam) Miller of Ligonier, Maudeen Chupp of Middlebury, Waneta (James) Stutzman of LaGrange, Jason Chupp of LaGrange, James (Sharon) Chupp of Wawaka, Steven (Brigid) Chupp of Goshen, Justin (Kaitlyn) Chupp of Goshen, Nelson (Serena) Chupp of Constantine, MI, Jolene (Sam) Slabach of Middlebury; 34 grandchildren; three great-grandsons; five brothers, Dave (Lena) Chupp of Topeka, Lester (Linda) Chupp of Nappanee, Norman (Pam) Chupp of Nappanee, Rudy, Jr. (Beth) Chupp of Chouteau, OK, John (Ruth) Chupp of Sugar Creek, OH; four sisters, Inez Hochstetler of Mio, MI, Anna Mae (Harley) Yoder of Topeka, Edna (Floyd) Chupp of Goshen, Mary Ellen Chupp of Nappanee; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Chupp of Bremen, and Mattie Chupp of Middlebury.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Delbert, Ray, Mel, and Vernon Chupp; a brother-in-law, Norman Hochstetler.
Lloyd was a finish carpenter for the last 25 years and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 26, and all day Thursday, March 27, at the Sam Miller residence, 7480 S. 900 W., Ligonier. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Friday, March 28, at the Willie Schwartz residence, 8825 W. 750 S., Ligonier. Services will be conducted by Bishop Willard Yoder and the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.
Clugston, Keith Dale
December 27, 1959 - January 25, 2025
Keith Dale Clugston, 65, of McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2025 surrounded by his family in his home.
Keith Clugston was born in Chambersburg, PA. on December 27, 1959, to the late Warren and Lois (Hertzler) Clugston. He is survived by his wife Deloris (Martin) Clugston who he married on April 5, 1980.
Keith was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church and a pastor for 42 years. He was also involved in other ministries for many years including Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute and Mountain View Christian School. He was employed in the agriculture equipment business for nearly 50 years. Most recently he was employed by Cedar Crest Equipment of Myerstown, Pa. He spent 35 of those years in the John Deere business. Keith was very involved in the lives of many people in the local community, his church community, and around the world. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and tinkering with his tractors. Recently he was able to get his antique John Deere model M running again. Most importantly, Keith enjoyed sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He had the privilege of preaching in India and Haiti as well as across the United States and Canada.
Keith is survived by his daughters, Wendy (wife of Travis) Zook of Big Cove Tannery, Pa., Julie (wife of Keith) Nolt of Beavertown, Pa., Trenda (wife of Jared) Troyer of McConnellsburg, PA. sons, Wade (husband of Heidi) Clugston of McConnellsburg, PA., Trent (husband of Rhonda) Clugston of Fincastle, Va., and Jared (husband of Audrey) Clugston of Kurdistan, Iraq., sisters, Donna (wife of Gerald) Histand of Rome, Pa. Diane (wife of John) Histand of Rome, Pa. Maxine (wife of Lawrence) Weaver of Lahmansville, WV. Gail (wife of Robert) Weaver of Maysville, WV, brothers Rene (husband of Jennifer) Clugston of McConnellsburg, Pa., and Alan (husband of Doreene) Clugston of McConnellsburg, Pa. He is also survived by twenty-five grandchildren.
The family of Keith is hosting a viewing on January 29, 2025 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM at Needmore Bible Church, Needmore, PA.
Funeral services will be held on January 30, 2025, at 10:00am at Needmore Bible Church, Needmore Pa. with Mountain View Mennonite Church ministry officiating. There will also be an hour of viewing prior to the funeral service at the church. Internment will be at Mountain View Mennonite Church Cemetery, McConnellsburg, Pa. following the funeral services.
Keith requested the omission of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Keith Clugston to Mountain View Christian School. 20162 Great Cove Rd. McConnellsburg, Pa.
Detweiler, Lowell
June 11, 1936 - March 1, 2025
Lowell Detweiler, formerly of Michigan, Indiana, Newfoundland, Ohio, Alabama, Tanzania, Akron and Lititz, Pennsylvania, died at Landis Homes on Saturday, March 1, 2025 age 88. Lowell spent most of his life working and traveling in the service programs of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS). In his own words, he is now on his last trip to meet his beloved wife Ruth who passed away in 2020.
Born to Oren and Nettie Miller Detweiler, Lowell spent his younger years in Fairview, Michigan. He was educated as a teacher with a bachelor’s degree from Goshen College, Indiana and a master’s degree from Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. He taught for twelve years including MCC service assignments in Newfoundland, Canada and Tanzania, East Africa.
In 1957 he married Ruth Kauffman from West Liberty, Ohio. From 1959 to 1961 Ruth and Lowell taught in a two-room school in a rural fishing village in Newfoundland. They returned to live in West Liberty, OH and two children joined them. When Cheryl was six and Steve was three, they moved to Tanzania for three years serving with the MCC Teachers Abroad Program. In addition to teaching, they enjoyed East African safaris during vacations, and Lowell climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro during one Christmas break.
Following the Tanzania stint, he and his family returned in 1971 to work at the MCC headquarters in Akron, Pennsylvania. Lowell found purpose working in the Human Resource Department where over many years he had opportunity to invite hundreds of others to meaningful Christian service around the world. This provided opportunities to travel and visit MCC workers in many other countries, each journey making the world feel even larger. The family attended Akron Mennonite Church where he held numerous positions over the years.
In 1986 Lowell was invited to become Director of Mennonite Disaster Service. Leading this exciting network of volunteers in disaster response efforts became the focus of the next twelve years with projects in most states in the U.S and provinces of Canada. At the invitation of MCC, Lowell also traveled to assist in setting up earthquake response programs in Japan and Armenia. He often shared how the gratitude of hundreds of disaster survivors and the deep connections within the widespread Anabaptist volunteer network left his cup overflowing. Lowell gave heartfelt thanks to Ruth and the family for accepting his many absences from home.
In 1998 Lowell stepped down from MDS leadership to gather stories and write a book of the first fifty years of Mennonite Disaster Service. The resulting book “The Hammer Rings Hope” was the culmination of a life of service and a reminder that we all can bring HOPE to many through service to others. In the years since “his first retirement” Lowell had many roles and volunteer projects at MCC, MDS, the Ephrata ReUzit Stores and at Landis Homes where they moved in 2011.
Lowell and his family loved travel, especially broadening the world of granddaughter Maria with special summer trips. Lowell enjoyed sports, including in later years his golfing buddies and the Pennsylvania Dutchmen fantasy golf club. As a grateful resident of Landis Homes, the Pathways Institute classes, swimming pool and many other activities allowed him to continue to lead a full life.
Lowell is survived by daughter Cheryl (Brent Kaufman), Grafton, VT, son Steve (Barbara Perry), Akron, PA, and granddaughter Maria (Gie Park), Millersville, PA. His living siblings include brothers John (Luetta) of Fairview, MI and Reuel (Joy) of Goshen, IN and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Keith; his parents; siblings and their spouses Carl (Janet) Detweiler, Mary (Lawrence) Wyse and Lucille Detweiler, all of Michigan, and sister-in-law Sara Detweiler of Goshen, IN.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Akron Mennonite Church with family visitation before and after the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be designated in Lowell’s memory to Mennonite Disaster Service, 583 Airport Road Lititz, PA 17543 or the Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
Eash, Kylinn Oak
March 27, 2025 - March 27, 2025
Kylinn Oak Eash, stillborn son of Luke and Julie (Schrock) Eash of Shipshewana, (district: 44-1), was delivered at 2:46 pm, on Thursday, March 27, [2025] at Parkview Noble Hospital.
Surviving in addition to his parents are grandparents, Marlin and Doris Eash of Shipshewana, Richard and Marietta Schrock of Wolcottville; great-grandparents, Orla and Polly Eash of Shipshewana, Edwin and Amelia Sue Yoder of Middlebury, Olen and Wilma Bontrager of Topeka, Edna Schrock of Colon, MI.
Visitation will be from 9:00 - 11:30 am on Saturday, March 29 at the Marlin Eash residence, 3480 N. 675 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 am on Saturday, March 29 at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Marvin Bontrager. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Eash, Stanley Lavon
September 25, 1952 - February 19, 1952
Stanley Lavon Eash, 72, of Ephrata, went to be with his Lord on February 19, 2025, peacefully at home. Born in Howell, Michigan on September 25, 1952, he was the son of Floyd Laverne and Eleanor Jean (Eicher) Eash. He married Brenda Sue (Shenk) on December 30, 1978 in Sarasota, Florida. They were faithfully married for 46 years.
Stan was a devoted husband, and loving father. He loved his family. He loved Gods Word. He wrote that he desired to leave a legacy to be known as one who loved Gods Word. I have all of Him and He has all of me. His favorite scripture verse was Colossians 3:17: And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother, Eldon Eash, and unborn/stillborn grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Brenda, he is survived by 4 sons: Stephen Eash, Scott and Abigail (Einwechter) Eash, Shad and Carmen (Martin) Eash, Shane and Alyssa (Deiter) Eash; 10 grand-children: Lewis, Earnest, Boaz, Bowen, Bethea, Shawn, Amity, Elijah, Kathryn, & Martin Eash; and 4 siblings: Margaret, wife of Gary Hall, Mary, wife of Tim Winkelman, Jonathan, husband of Marla Eash, and David, husband of Jodi Eash.
The viewing will be on March 1, 2025 from 9:00 am -11:00 am at East Petersburg Mennonite Church. The funeral will be held the same day at 11:00 am, burial and meal to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Stanleys name may be made to Answers in Genesis or Align Life Ministries.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Eberly, Floy M.
November 11, 1934 - January 24, 2025
Floy M. Eberly, 90, of Stevens, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home. She was under hospice care. She was born November 11, 1934, in West Cocalico Township to the late Norman M. and Cora M. (Martin) Eberly.
Floy was a member of Springville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
She was employed in many different homes as a cleaning lady. She also cleaned for some years at the Stevens Post Office and the Stevens Feed Mill.
Floy is survived by three sisters, Cathrine M. Eberly, with whom she resided, Norma M., wife of Norman H. Burkholder of Denver, PA and Cora M. Sensenig of Denver, PA; 15 nieces and nephews and many great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Elsie Eberly; a sister, Caroline M. Eberly; a brother, Clarence M. Eberly; a brother-in-law, Mervin M. Sensenig; a niece, Lillian E. Sensenig and a nephew, Glenn E. Sensenig.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 5 to 8 PM, at Middle Creek Reception Center, 520 Route 897, Reinholds, PA 17569. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 9:30 AM, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.
Eberly, Hilda F. Lehman
January 21, 1933 - February 24, 2025
Hilda F. Eberly, 92, of Richland, passed away on Monday February 24, 2025 at Richland Christian Home. Born in Jackson township, Lebanon county, she was the daughter of the late Jesse A. and Candidus P. Lehman. She was married 64 years to the late Henry M. Eberly.
Hilda was a homemaker and encouraged many with her cheerfulness. She was happiest when surrounded by her family. Hilda was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.
Hilda is survived by 9 children: Lucille wife of Wilmer Martin of Denver; Glenn husband of Dorene (Marks) Eberly of Newmanstown; Henry husband of Susan (Putt) Eberly of Myerstown; Mabel wife of Roy Sensenig of Nottingham; Carl husband of Darlene (Good) Eberly of Robesonia; Joan wife of Roy Oberholtzer of Myerstown; Dale husband of June (Litzenberger) Eberly of Fredericksburg; Philip husband of Joyce (Burkholder) Eberly of Myerstown; Rachel wife of Kenneth High of Lititz; 45 grandchildren: 132 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Minerva Lehman wife of the late Jesse Lehman and Mary Jane Lehman wife of the late Mark Lehman.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by 2 daughters Minerva Eberly and Fay Burkholder wife of Nevin Burkholder (Mim High); a daughter-in-law Kathy Eberly; a granddaughter: Sonya Eberly; a grandson-in-law Bruce Weaver husband of Sherry Weaver; 2 great-grandsons Kaden Rutt and Landon Rutt; 2 sisters Stella wife of the late Aaron Martin and Abraham Martin; Gladys wife of the late Raymond Hoover; 6 brothers: Luke Lehman husband of the late Mabel Buckwalter; Aaron Lehman husband of the late Grace Good; Peter Lehman husband of the late Mary Huber; Joseph Lehman husband of the late Dorothy Hoffman; Jesse Lehman and Mark Lehman.
The Eberly Family wishes to express our thanks to Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospice and Hospice and Community Care and the staff of Richland Christian Home for their compassionate care as we traveled through this journey.
Viewing will be Sunday March 2, 2025 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm in the Middle Creek Mennonite Fellowship Center 520 West Route 897, Reinholds, PA 17569. Funeral will be Monday March 3, 2025 at 9:30 am in the Fairview Mennonite Church 111 Elco Dr., Myerstown, PA 17067. Interment will be the adjoining cemetery. Please omit flowers. The Clauser Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Ebersole, Mary Irene Nolt
November 28, 1934 - January 13, 2025
Mary Irene (Nolt) Ebersole, 90, of Lancaster, formerly of New Holland and Leola passed away on January 13, 2025 at Trillium Place. Born in Ephrata, She was the daughter of the late Milton and Margie Nolt. She was the wife of the late Andrew H. Ebersole, and they were married for 68 years at the time of his death in 2023.
Irene was an active member of Forest Hills Mennonite Church since 1958 where she was church secretary for 25 years. She also volunteered in the office at Woodcrest Villa for a number of years after they moved there in 2002.
Surviving are; daughters, Vickie wife of Ken Chambers , Ontario, Canada, Sheila wife of David Cooper, Ephrata; eight grandsons; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Wilmer husband of Doris Nolt, Ella Mae wife of George Murray, Betty wife of Marvin Sauder, John husband of Lois Nolt, Dorcas wife of Philip Benner, Eugene husband of Rose Nolt, Barbara wife of Larry Herr, Brenda wife of the late Jesse High; sister-in-law, Dorothy Nolt; brother-in-law, Robert Wyble and many nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by: son, Kevin Andrew Ebersole; daughter, Karen Wisniewski; gran-ddaughter, Lindsay Cooper; brothers, Ira and Elvin Nolt; sisters, Evelyn Horning and Naomi Wyble; step-mother Martha Nolt.
The memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, 100 Quarry Road, Leola, PA. The family will greet friends and family after the service. The burial in Eby Cemetery will be private.
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