Esther Mae Delp

Esther Mae Delp obituary, Souderton, PA

Esther Mae Delp

Esther Delp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory - Souderton on Nov. 27, 2023.

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Esther Mae (Mack) Delp, 90, of Lansdale, PA; formerly of Souderton, PA entered into rest on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Gwynedd Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lansdale, PA.
She was the loving wife of the late Paul Hiram Delp for 54 years. Esther was born in Lower Salford, PA to the late Ellis L. Mack and the late Edna (Good) Mack.
She was employed in the maintenance department for the Souderton Area School District. Esther then worked in production for Hatfield Quality Meats (now known as Clemens Food Group) in Hatfield, PA. She then cleaned homes for "We Care Business" of Harleysville, PA. Esther was a life member at Towamencin Mennonite Church where she formerly played the piano.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Esther enjoyed crocheting for grandchildren and playing the piano. She also enjoyed the chuck wagon gang and singing with her sisters.
Esther is survived by her two daughters, Joyce Fuller of Souderton, PA, Darlene Gahman & husband, James of Souderton, PA; her five sons, Robert "Bob" Delp & wife, Nancy of Simpsonville, SC, Ron M. Delp & wife, Michele of Telford, PA, Philip Delp of Souderton, PA, Barry M. Delp of Hatfield, PA, Steven C. Delp of Souderton, PA; her 11 grandchildren; her eight great-grandchildren; and her sister, Hannah Lapp & husband, Joseph of Harrisonburg, VA.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jordan Delp; and her three sisters, Jean Landis, Mary Loux, and Edna Yoder.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Towamencin Mennonite Church, 1980 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA 19443 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 am. The service will be Livestreamed.
A private burial will take place at Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.
Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com.

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