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Thelma Martin.
2025
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Raber, Adin J.
October 29, 1934 - July 9, 2025
Adin J. Raber, age 90, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Majora Lane Care Center.
Friends may call Sunday July 13th from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Berlin Mennonite Church. A private funeral service will be held. Burial will take place at Grace Church Cemetery.
Adin was born October 29, 1934, near the town of Charm in Holmes County Ohio and was the son of John and Katie (Garver) Raber. On November 22, 1956, he married Elizabeth J. Kline, and she survives.
Adin worked 30 years at OI. He was a member of Grace Church. Adin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and family.
Surviving in addition to his wife Elizabeth are two sons and their spouses: Lynn (Julie) Raber and Darryl (Bev) Raber; three grandchildren: Ashley (Corey) Miller, Brandon (Regina) Raber and Brock Raber; three great grandchildren: Liam and Rory Miller and Maverick Raber; siblings: Ben (Ruby) Raber, David Raber, Linda Yoder, Minerva (Lee) Swartzentruber, Martha Gravois, Atlee (Marie) Raber, Elsie (Danny) Gingerich and Paul Raber; a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Raber; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Vernon and Junior; and sisters: Edna Beachy, Fannie Swartzentruber and Kay Smith.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all the medical staff for their help caring for Adin.
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.
Raber, Maciah Glen
August 6, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Maciah Glen Raber, stillborn son of Christy and Martha (Miller) Raber, of Topeka, (district: 27), was delivered at 5:48 am on Wednesday, August 6, [2025] at New Eden Care Center, Topeka.
Survivors in addition to his parents are five siblings, Emily Elizabeth, Elijah Matthew, Kristopher Jace, Seth Andrew, and Sadie Grace Raber all at home; grandparents, Eli and Polly Raber of Topeka, Glen and Marlene Miller of Shipshewana; great-grandmother, Susie Miller of Topeka.
Visitation will be from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Thursday, August 7 followed by a 3:00 pm funeral service at the Wayne Fry residence, 4635 W. 700 S., Topeka. Services will be conducted by Bishop Samuel Herschberger and the home ministers of the Old Order Amish Church. Burial will be in Midwest Clearspring Cemetery, Topeka.
Ranck, J. Ray
October 8, 1939 - March 9, 2025
J. Ray Ranck, age 85, of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was the husband of Reba A. Kauffman Ranck with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on September 15th. He was born in Paradise, son of the late John H. & Mary Eby Ranck.
He was an active member of the Ridgeview Mennonite Church, where in the past he was a Sunday School Teacher and on the leadership board. He was a dairy farmer and held many leadership positions with various farm organizations.
Along with his wife for many years they operated Rayba Acres Guest House. He was a member of the Gap Male Chorus and a member of the Studebaker Club. He loved to travel and was known as an all-around handyman.
Surviving besides his wife are 3 children: J. Robert (Beth Morgan) Ranck of Paradise, Rhonda K. (Jeffrey) Stoltzfus of Atglen, Ryan D. (Grace Nauman) Ranck of Reinholds, 8 grandchildren: Carrie (Eric) Metzler, Nathan Ranck, Neal (Morgan Good) Ranck, Maria & Heidi Stoltzfus, Hailey, Stephen & Caitlin Ranck, 2 great-grandchildren: Jaxon Metzler and Hollis Ranck. He was preceded in death by 2 siblings: Erma Kauffman & Helen Sands.
Funeral service will take place at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, 3723 Ridge Road, Gordonville, on Saturday, March 15th at 2 p.m. with a viewing time from 12 Noon until time of service. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Pastors Katelyn Robbins and John Denlinger will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS).
Ratzloff, Carol K.
January 21, 1938 - February 24, 2025
Carol K. Ratzloff, 87, of Goshen passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Waterford Crossing Health Campus.
She was born January 21,1938 in Greensburg, Kansas to John L. and Elvina (Buller) Ratzloff.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Wilbert Ratzloff, Vernard Ratzloff, Darlene Reed and Ruth Weaver. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Ms. Ratzloff held a master’s degree in education, serving Goshen Community Schools for 30 years at Chamberlain Elementary where she coached girls’ basketball. She travelled extensively including among other places, the Holy Lands, Australia and New Zealand, the Brazilian rain forest, and the Antarctic.
According to her wishes, cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory. Her cremated remains will be scattered at the memorial garden at College Mennonite Church where she was a long-time member.
Reed, Carolyn Frances Heatwole
April 21, 1939 - July 23, 2025
Carolyn Heatwole Reed, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord on July 23rd, 2025 at the age of 86.
Carolyn Frances Heatwole was born on April 21, 1939 on a dairy farm in Bridgewater, Virginia. She was the eighth child of Joseph and Fannie Heatwole - of an eventual thirteen. She graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School in 1956 and went on to attend Eastern Mennonite College (now EMU), where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology in 1962. In biology class, she found chemistry with a boy from Lancaster.
After college graduation, Carolyn and John Ernest Reed were married at Weavers Mennonite Church on August 25, 1962.
Carolyn worked as a lab technician to support John while he pursued a medical career. As his training took the couple from Richmond to 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.
As Carolyn turned her attention and her talents to raising her young family, John finished his medical training with a residency at the University of Maryland. While her young children were growing, Carolyn used her sewing skills frequently, and Doug and Cathy often wore handmade original clothing.
John began practicing Radiology and in 1974, the family moved back to Richmond, joined First Mennonite Church of Richmond, and put down roots. Carolyn was active in her church, editing the MennoNet church newsletter. She often relished the role of church hostess - serving a delicious Sunday dinner to guests and out-of-towners. She was active in the PTA, sometimes leading letter-writing campaigns against her son's favorite violent TV shows. When Doug expressed an interest in theater, Carolyn pitched in and made costumes for his school plays.
As her children grew up and left home, she looked for other ways to use her gifts. In 1988, she was the first woman elected to the board of the Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center - and she took great pride in helping shepherd that institution to its Grand Opening.
Carolyn could be fiercely competitive. Anyone who ever played a game with her will remember that side. (She often attributed her competitive streak to having to share her childhood dinner table with so many siblings.) While the family lived in Richmond, she was a serious competitive tennis player, winning several amateur statewide doubles competitions in her age bracket.
Carolyn loved to travel. In 1997, John had the opportunity to spend several months working at a hospital in Nazareth, and the two of them found the time deeply meaningful, as they had the opportunity to see many of the sites mentioned in the Bible. She and John also sailed the Mediterranean on a voyage designed to follow the path of the Apostle Paul. One of Carolyn's unfulfilled dreams was to take her four grandchildren to the Holy Land.
They traveled often for fun. Skiing. Scuba diving. Seeing the Panama Canal with Carolyn's brothers John and Charles, and some of their families.
When grandson Reed was born, a chance conversation between John and the attending OB/GYN led to John being offered a position with the prestigious Cleveland Clinic. In 1999, John and Carolyn moved to Wooster, Ohio to live in the same town as daughter Cathy and her growing family - and to be within a day's drive of son Doug and his family.
At Wooster Mennonite Church, Carolyn became active in the Women's Sewing Group - knotting comforters, quilting, and following in the tradition of her mother and aunts - all of whom were accomplished at sewing. She and John loved worshipping and fellowshipping in various small groups.
In Wooster, Carolyn and Cathy enjoyed their monthly mother/daughter shopping spree at Costco - even as John would always warn "You'll go broke saving money!" Carolyn and John always enjoyed being proud grandparents at school concerts and sporting events.
Cathy's sons fondly remember the goodie bags of art supplies that Grandma would pack to keep them occupied during the service. After church, Sunday Lunch-Brunch became a beloved weekly tradition. Anyone who ever sat at Carolyn's table will tell you what a good cook she was, and how much joy she took in entertaining guests.
Carolyn's Mennonite faith was deep and unwavering. She read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation more than 40 times during her life. We will never know the exact number, because that would be the last thing she would ever brag about.
Carolyn's garden in Wooster was always immaculate. There was something blooming in her yard just about all year long, and all four grandchildren have fond memories of getting to help with the watering.
John retired in 2007, un-retired after the 2008 financial crisis, and then re-retired in 2010. They looked forward to more travel, and more time with family. Then, in 2011, the spectre of dementia struck Carolyn's life for the first time. John was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
In 2011, John and Carolyn moved back to Harrisonburg, into the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) - a place where they knew that John could get excellent care and a place where Carolyn had the support of her large, loving family.
Carolyn threw herself into the exhausting work of 24/7 full-time caregiver, giving as much of herself as she could to John's care. She also had to suddenly take over many of the aspects of the couple's life - such as the finances and the taxes - which had traditionally been John's domain. Everything she did for him was done with love and commitment and grace.
Of course, being Carolyn, she also got herself elected President of the Village resident's association.
By 2017, the demands of full-time caregiving became too much for one person. John moved into memory care, and Carolyn visited every single day, advocated for his needs, took him for walks to the cafe, and was as devoted a partner as could possibly be imagined.
In 2019, family and friends began to notice uncharacteristic changes in Carolyn's behavior. The spectre of dementia had struck again - this time, vascular dementia. Her memory was intact, but her ability to reason was badly damaged. Doug and Cathy were faced with the unpleasant task of taking away the car keys, taking over the finances and medical decisions, and hiring a full-time caregiving service. This was not an easy transition for anyone, particularly Carolyn.
The family would like to thank First Choice Home Health Services for the excellent care they provided during these years, and to particularly remember the late Rose Sturgess - who could sass back no matter what Carolyn was dishing out - and who wound up forming a deep friendship.
John passed away on January 25, 2021 after 58 years of marriage. Carolyn was by his side.
In 2024, the family moved Carolyn into Warsack House, a dedicated memory care facility. She enjoyed bible study, socializing, and particularly her Sunday visits with grandson Sam - attending school just up the road. Warsack staff fondly remember her laugh, her sense of humor, and her mischievous streak. (In her last year, she was a notorious kitchen raider.) It was here, after 86 years, that Carolyn Reed finally slowed down enough for death to catch up with her.
We remember her grace, her love of a full dinner table, her smile, and her easy, infectious laugh. She is free from her suffering now, and what remains with her children and grandchildren is the years of love that she poured out freely and unreservedly.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband John; her brothers, Dewitt, Dwight, Chester, Charles, and Glenn; and her sisters Ruth and Mary Ethel.
She is survived by two sisters, Esther and Elizabeth; three brothers, John, Roy, and Harold; her children, Doug Reed and Cathy Yoder; a son-in-law, Brian Yoder; four grandchildren Ilsa Reed, Laszlo Reed, Reed Yoder, and Sam Yoder; and countless in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg on Friday, August 22 at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow.
Reed, Harold S.
October 2, 1937 - April 5, 2025
Harold S. Reed, 87, of Terre Hill, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. His wife, Ethel M. (Martin) Reed, preceded him in death in 2010.
Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Harvey and Ruth (Sensenig) Reed.
Harold was a service writer at Tyson Foods and had also served as a pastor at Goodville Mennonite Church for 30 years.
He was a member at Goodville Mennonite Church and enjoyed golfing, traveling and attending Gospel concerts. He had served in the Navy on the ship USS Northampton from 1956-1960.
Surviving are two children: Linford Ray married to Lynn (Ritter) Reed, Akron and Rondi married to Raymond Hoover, Denver, five grandchildren: Kellyn Hoover, Corbin Hoover, Kalea Cedeno, Jana Reed, and Kate Strayer, five great-grandchildren, a brother Lamar married to Irene (Martin) Reed and a sister-in-law, Grace (Martin) Reed.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Snader and a brother Marvin Reed.
His funeral will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11 AM at Goodville Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 10 to 11 AM. Kindly omit flowers. If desired memorials may be sent to the Clinic for Special Children, 20 Community Lane, Gordonville, PA 17529. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Reinhardt, Doris M. Hartman
December 11, 1930 - April 28, 2025
Doris M. Reinhardt, 94, Goshen, died 10:20 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, at Harmony at Elkhart. She was born December 11, 1930, in Goshen, to Abram & Ada M. (Hoover) Hartman. On December 11, 1955, she married Dale R. Reinhardt, and he died April 22, 2012.
Surviving are her children, Duane (Laurie) Reinhardt, Nappanee, Carl (Marleen) Reinhardt, Dalton, Ohio, Brent (Marla) Reinhardt, Goshen & Karen (Bill) Martin, Goshen, 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and one on the way.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, Dale, daughter, Leanne Reinhardt, son, Randy (Delora) Reinhardt, brothers, Lowell, Lester, Paul & Ira Hartman and a sister, Vesta Weaver.
Doris worked at the former Wakarusa Exchange State Bank, was a homemaker and also a school bus driver for 8 years. She was member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where she sang in several quartets and helped on the hospitality committee. Doris was a volunteer at the Depot for over 20 years. She enjoyed supporting her family in all their sporting events. Doris was known for her comedic reading and skits.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Friday, May 2, 2025, all at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, 64901 CR 11, Goshen. Pastor Wes Bontreger will officiate. Burial will follow at Yellow Creek Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.
Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements
Richard, Joanne W. Begly
July 28, 1940 - May 14, 2025
Joanne W. Richard, 84, of Wooster, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
She was born July 28, 1940 to the late Ivan and Edna (Wenger) Begly. On July 10, 1960, she married the love of her life, Paul R. Richard. They had 62 years together.
Joanne loved the Lord and faithfully prayed for each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her family was very special to her and she treasured spending time with them. Joanne was a homemaker and a member of Chester Christian Fellowship. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles of all kinds, and wintering in Florida. We rejoice that because of Jesus, we will be reunited with her one day.
Joanne is survived by Janice (Stan) Amstutz of Wooster, and grandchildren Jennifer (Gary) Falb, Scott (Stephanie) Amstutz, and Lisa (Bill) O'Loughlin. David (Irene) Richard of Wooster, and grandchildren Dave Richard, Jonathan (Rolanda) Richard, Loretta (Seth) Martin, Julie (Josh) Chupp, Jim (Mary Beth) Richard, Matt (Monica) Richard, Mary (Alan) Leister, Rose (Joseph) Smith, and Kate Richard. Gary (Ann) Richard of Warsaw, IN and grandchildren Tim (Kaitlyn) Richard, Jo (Aaron) Schmidt, Katie (Nick) Myers, and Caleb (Sky) Richard. Susan (John) Brubaker of Plymouth, OH, and grandchildren Laura (Brendon) Pittman, Emily (Michael) Sanders, Austin (Caroline) Brubaker, Janelle Brubaker, Derek Brubaker, and Jolynn Brubaker.
Her family also includes 37 great-grandchildren and siblings Janet Weaver of Wooster, Dwight Begly, Esther (Erwin) Amstutz of Dalton, Darla (Mervin) Sadler of Wooster, and brother-in-law Alvin (Clara) Nussbaum of Kidron.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul R. Richard, her son Paul Dean Richard, her sister Elaine Nussbaum, and brother-in-law Virgil Weaver.
She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Memorial gifts may be made to Common Ground Ministries, c/o John Schmid, P.O. Box 178, Berlin, OH 44610.
Friends and family may call on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12-4:00 pm at Chester Christian Fellowship, 4730 Rutt Road, Wooster, OH 44691. The funeral service will be held at Chester Christian Fellowship on Sunday at 2:30 pm. A private family burial will precede the service. Spidell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Rissler, Alice L. Fox
November 17, 1933 - May 4, 2025
Alice L. Rissler, 91, of Leola, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Ephrata to the late David and Susanna (Sensenig) Fox and was the wife of the late John M. Rissler, who passed away in 2017.
A homemaker, she also helped her husband make cabinets. She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).
Alice is survived by six children, Irene, wife of Amos Burkholder of Leola, Ruth, wife of Norman Nolt of Brownstown, Vera, wife of Rufus Martin of Mifflinburg, John, husband of Janet (Stauffer) Rissler of Leola, Leon, husband of Linda (Reiff) Rissler of East Earl, and Larry, husband of Erma (Zimmerman) Rissler of Leola; 38 grandchildren and 72 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild; two great-grand-children; 13 siblings, Fannie, wife of the late Samuel Sauder, Edna Mae, wife of the late John Jacob Martin, Mary Ann Fox, Ivan, husband of the late Alice Fox and Hettie Fox, Lydia, wife of the late Jacob Weaver, David, husband of the late Ellen Fox, Harvey, husband of the late Ada Fox, Raymond, husband of the late Lizzie Fox, John Christian, husband of the late Eva Fox, Floyd, husband of the late Anna Mary Fox, Edith, wife of the late Sam Bailey and Irvin Martin, Henry, husband of the late Margaret Fox, and Emma, wife of the late Amos Martin.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 5 to 8 PM, at the late residence, 98 Brethren Church Road, Leola. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1:30 PM, at the late residence, with further services at 2 PM, from Groffdale Mennonite Church, 90 Groffdale Church Road, Leola, with Bishop Marvin Nolt officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Rissler, Alta B. Reiff
December 13, 1941 - April 15, 2025
Alta B. Rissler, 83, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home. She was born in Bird-In-Hand to the late Elam and Maria (Burkholder) Reiff and was the wife of the late Paul M. Rissler, who passed away in 2012.
A homemaker, Alta was a member of the Old Order Groffdale Conference Church.
She is survived by six children, James R., husband of Marlene (Weaver) Rissler of Mt. Pleasant Mills, David R. Rissler of Manheim, Aaron R., husband of Patricia (Saldanha Magalhaes) Rissler of Mozambique, Africa, Harlan R., husband of Carolyn (Martin) Rissler of Clarkrange, TN, Susan R., wife of Lawrence Leid of Ephrata, Vera R. Rissler of Ephrata; 40 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary B., wife of Allen Zimmerman of New Holland, Vera, wife of Walter Brubaker of Kutztown, Esther B., wife of Benjamin Oberholtzer of Shiloh, OH, Lizzie B., wife of Aaron Horning of Shiloh, OH; two brothers, Paul B., husband of Verna (Sensenig) Reiff, Edwin B., husband of Emma (Newswanger) Reiff; a daughter-in-law, Barbara (Reiff) Rissler of Shiloh, OH, and a sister-in-law, Anna (Martin) Reiff of Narvon.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Paul R. Rissler; a daughter-in-law, Charlotte (McCracken) Rissler; three granddaughters; two sisters, Martha and Edna and a brother, Chester.
A viewing will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 PM, at the late residence, 500 Gristmill Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 8:30 AM, at the late residence, with further services at 9:30 AM, at Groffdale Mennonite Church, 90 Groffdale Church Road, Leola, with Bishop Leon Zimmerman officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Rocke, Rhoda Marie Gingerich
December 14, 1963 - June 30, 2025
Rhoda Marie (Gingerich) Rocke, 61, of Arcola, Illinois passed away at 9:45 AM on Monday, June 30, 2025 at her residence.
Visitation will be held any time after 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and any time after 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 all at the HCK West Building, 1 mile south of Arthur, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the HCK West Building, 1 mile south of Arthur. Bishop Jacob Stutzman will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery in Arthur, Illinois. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Rhoda was born on December 14, 1963 in Tuscola, Illinois. She was the daughter of Abe L. and Sarah A. (Mast) Gingerich. She married Daniel Lynn Rocke on April 13, 1983 in Chesterville, Illinois; they lived in Holy Matrimony 42 years, 2 months, 17 days.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel Rocke of Arcola IL, five children, Lucas Rocke and his wife Rebecca of Arcola IL, Matthew Rocke and his wife Lisa of Arthur IL, Miriam Nisley and her husband Matthew of Tuscola IL, Timothy Rocke and his wife Loretta of Arthur IL, and Hannah Brenneman and her husband Lonnie of Arthur IL: daughter-in-law Teresa Rocke of Tuscola IL: 24 grandchildren, and five brothers, Paul Gingerich and his wife Ann of Arthur IL, Jerry Gingerich and his wife Judy of Goodlettsville TN, Loyd and his wife Judy of Arcola IL, Phillip Gingerich and his wife Lisa of Arthur IL, and John Gingerich and his wife Marilyn of Arthur IL: five sisters, Lydia Miller and her husband Perry of Lawrenceburg TN, Lucy Yoder of Garnett KS, Leah Mae Yoder and her husband Marvin of Tulsa, OK, Wilma Borkholder and her husband Mervin of Bloomington IL and Anna Gingerich and her husband Freeman of Arcola IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Abe and Sarah Gingerich, one son, Reuben Abraham Rocke, and a stillborn brother, mother-in-law Lena Rocke, two brothers-in-law Andy Yoder and Reuben Rocke and one sister-in-law Verba Gingerich.
She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. She loved being a wife, mom and especially a grandma.
Rohrer, Anna Grace Beery
July 17, 1932 - June 11, 2025
Anna Grace Beery Rohrer, 92, a resident of Dayton, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Mrs. Rohrer was born on July 17, 1932 in Dayton and was a daughter of the late Ward Edward and Mary Amelia Showalter Beery. She was a homemaker and a member of the Riverdale Old Order Mennonite Church.
On December 16, 1952, she married Fred H. Rohrer who preceded her in death on October 1, 1993.
Surviving are her children, Philip Rohrer and wife Sandra, Janet Harper and husband Bruce; Rosemary Martin and husband Ray, Fred Rohrer and wife Elaine, Ellen Koogler and husband Charles Jr., Laura Koogler and husband Glen, Anne Koogler and husband Dennis, Richard Rohrer and wife Wanda; brother, Ward Beery and wife Sadie; sister, Wilda Beery*; sisters and brother-in-law, Sam Roher and wife Julia, Lydia Showalter, Mary Beery; 32 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Rohrer was preceded in death by her brothers, David Beery, Joseph Beery, Daniel Beery, Emory Beery; sisters, Mabel Knicely, Ruth Shirk, Hettie Rohrer, Mary Beery, Ada Rhodes; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverdale Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The body will be taken to the home of Richard and Wanda Rohrer, 2961 Lumber Mill Road, Dayton, where friends may call on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
*Her sister, Wilda Beery died the following day, June 12, 2025. A double visitation was held for Wilda and Anna Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at the home of Richard and Wanda Rohrer, 2961 Lumber Mill Road, Dayton, from 10:00 A.M until 8:00 P.M.
A double service took place Sunday, June 15th, 2025, at Riverdale Old Order Mennonite Church at 10:00 A.M.
Rohrer, Esther Evelyn Wenger
March 17, 1934 - February 12, 2025
Esther Evelyn Wenger Rohrer, 90, a resident of 6599 Horeb Church Road, Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Rohrer was born on March 17, 1934, in Dayton, VA, and was a daughter of the late Amos and Nettie Wenger. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church.
On October 12, 1954, she married Paul Daniel Rohrer, who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Marilyn (Wayne) Eberly, Marjorie Shank, Mary Ethel (Kenneth) Wenger, Jesse Rohrer, Melissa (Glendon) Wenger, all of Rockingham, VA; 16 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 2 great great grandsons; 4 step-grandchildren; 19 step great grandchildren; and 2 step great great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a son-in-law, John Robert Shank, two great grandchildren, Lorna Knicely and Gabriel Rohrer, and a grandson through marriage, Kenneth Zimmerman.
Mrs. Rohrer was also preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses; Paul (Hazel R.) Wenger, Ruel Wenger, Martha Wenger, Frances (Gilbert) Rohrer, Anna (Amos) Knicely, Fred (Alma) Wenger, Frank (Mary Etta) Wenger, and Jake Wenger, whose wife Mary Lou Wenger survives.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Rohrer home on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rudolph, Arlin D.
May 15, 1986 - March 22, 2025
Arlin D. Rudolph, of 1649 Coon Road, Aspers, PA 17304, born May 15, 1986, died March 22, 2025, at the age of 38 years, 10 months, and 7 days.
He was a member at Mountain View Mennonite Church.
He was the son of Simeon and Wilma Showalter Rudolph, and the husband of Joanna Burkholder Rudolph.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by five sons, Harold, Lamar, Elmer, Wesley, and Duane, all at home; six brothers, Stanley (Leah) of Biglerville, PA, Vernon (Ruth) of Spring Grove, PA, Lee (Martha) of Tonameca, MX, Harry (Rebecca) of Retalhuleu, Guat., Lester (Louanne) of Gardners, PA, and Ronald (Helen) of Aspers, PA; one sister, Helen (Arvin) Halteman of Telford, PA; and paternal grandfather, Noah Rudolph of Carlisle, PA.
All services will be held at Mountain View Mennonite Church, 720 Burnt House Road, Carlisle, PA. Viewing will be Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with interment following in the adjoining church cemetery.
Arlin's family kindly requests the omission of flowers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain View Mennonite Church at 35 Hersh Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home.
Ruhl, Janet L.
April 3, 1960 - April 11, 2025
Janet L. Ruhl, 65, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. Born on April 3, 1960, she was the daughter of Ruth L. Ruhl and the late Lester G. Ruhl.
Janet is survived by her three siblings, many nieces and nephews, and her mother.
A time of visitation will be held on Friday, April 18 from 6-8 PM at Miller-Finkenbinder Family Funeral Home, 130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 AM at Rissers Mennonite Church, 8360 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. A second time of visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service, in the church. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.
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.
Rutt, Glenn Elvin
January 12, 1930 - February 3, 2025
Glenn Elvin Rutt of New Holland, PA was born on January 12, 1930 and died on February 3, 2025 at the age of 95. He was the oldest son of Clarence H. Rutt, Sr and Elva S. Sauder and the beloved husband of Pauline Landis Rutt. Glenn and Pauline were married on September 13, 1952 and celebrated 71 years of marriage prior to Paulines death in August of 2024.
Glenn was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand, PA at the time of his death. Earlier in his life, he was an active member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA for 49 years, during which time he and a group of investors from the church were instrumental in buying and managing properties to provide affordable housing for Lancaster City residents.
Glenn had a long and successful career in the insurance business and operated his own agency for many years. He was affiliated with Goodville Mutual Casualty Company in various capacities for 44 years and served as Secretary and Treasurer of Mennonite Mutual Insurance Association in Intercourse, PA for 32 years. Prior to embarking on his insurance career, Glenn fulfilled 1-W alternative service during the Korean Conflict at Fairfield State Hospital in Newtown, CT. He and Pauline developed many life-long relationships during their time in alternative service.
Glenns life was a testament to his faith, and he readily shared his time and resources. He served as a board member and treasurer of the Mennonite Central Committee Relief Sale for 20 years. He also served as a board member and treasurer of the Intercourse Public Library during their 2004 capital campaign and continued in that capacity until completion of the building project several years later. Glenn and Pauline were also involved locally as volunteers with Church World Service, assisting with refugee settlement and developed and nurtured life-long friend-ships with several refugee families. Glenn was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and was deeply loved and appreciated for his generosity, kindness, thoughtfulness, com-passion and sensitivity. He treasured spending time with his immediate and extended family members and helping them with household projects. He and Pauline also enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S., Canada and Southern Africa.
Glenn was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline and grandson, Tyler (Robert and Regina Rutt). He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Daniel Enck (Mary Rutt Enck); brother, Dr. Clarence Rutt, Jr. and his wife, Helen Althouse Rutt; brother-in-law, Charles Longenecker (Barbara Rutt Longenecker); brother, Dr. John Rutt (Rebecca Hertzler Rutt) and sister, Joyce Rutt Eby (John Eby).
He is survived by two sisters, Mary Rutt Enck and Barbara Rutt Longenecker and a brother, Dr. Carl Rutt (Lovina Gingerich Rutt); two sons, G. Roger Rutt (Pamela Rohrer Rutt) and Robert D. Rutt (Regina Brunk Rutt) and two daughters, Ann L. Rutt (Richard L. Buckwalter) and Jane M. Rutt (D. Richard Augsburger). He is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grand-children.
Gifts in memory of Glenn may be given to Mennonite Central Committee or Stumptown Mennonite Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Stumptown Mennonite Church on Saturday, March 8 at 11 AM with family visitation from 10 AM to 10:45 AM. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
Rutt, Irene M. Weber
June 14, 1929 - July 4, 2025
Irene M. (Weber) Rutt, 96, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on July 4, 2025.
Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Lydia (Martin) Weber.
She was the wife of the late Eugene H. Rutt, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage until the time of his passing on January 29, 1998.
She was a member of Faith Mennonite Fellowship and was a homemaker. She had worked in the deli at Shady Maple for 20 years. Irene cared for others and made friends wherever she went. Her family was a very important part of her life. She was the last surviving member of her generation in the Martin/Weber family.
Irene is survived by her children, Rosanne wife of Larry Burkholder of Ephrata, Karen wife of Kenneth Wanner of Denver, Dean Rutt of East Earl and Gary Rutt of Denver, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and daughters-in-law, Sandy Stoltzfus and Gladys Sensenig.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, Wilmer Rutt and Galen Rutt, grandson, Brian Lee Rutt and siblings, Edgar Martin, Ivan Martin, Henry Martin, Anna Hursh, Peter Martin, Amos Weber, Mary Weaver, Ida Weaver, Mabel Hurst, Martin Weber and Raymond Weber.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Faith Mennonite Fellowship, 335 N Line Road, Stevens PA 17578. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata PA 17522. A private burial will be held in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery (Frame) prior to the service.
The family would like to thank the staff at Fairmount Homes for the compassionate care provided for Irene.
Groff High Funeral Home in New Holland is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.