Mary Ellen Swartzentruber

Mary Ellen Swartzentruber EPHRATA Mary Ellen Swartzentruber, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Fairmount Homes. She was born on a farm in Christiana, to the late Ephraim and Anna (Smoker) Swartzentruber. Mary was a member at Gingerich Mennonite Church for many years, grew up at Millwood Mennonite Church, and was currently a member at Village Chapel. During her working years she was an LPN at Philhaven. She liked gardening and growing roses, and enjoyed various crafts, including quilts and wall hangings. Mary is survived by two sisters, Sara Ann, wife of Luke Boll of Stevens, and Verna, wife of James Howe of Ephrata; and a brother, Calvin, husband of Katy Sue Swartzentruber of Parkesburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, Lester, and Leo Swartzentruber. Mary showered her love on her 24 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews. She had a caring heart and was always willing to give a lending hand. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 19, 2014, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Millwood Mennonite Church, Amish Road, Gap, followed by her funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Horst officiating. Interment will take place in the Millwood Mennonite Cemetery. Contributions in Mary's memory may be made to Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522. The family would like to express appreciation to Fairmount Homes for their dedicated care and love shown to Mary during her stay. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com