Elvin J. Ressler

Elvin J. Ressler, age 75 of Atglen, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, April 3, 2020.  He was the husband of Melanie Yoder Ressler with whom he would have celebrated 52 years of marriage with on April 6th.  He was born in Myerstown, PA, son of the late Elmer & Anna Mary Lehman Ressler.  Elvin pastored for over 40 years, and during that time he also  served as bishop and overseer. He was a brick and block mason by trade.  He  graduated from Kennett High School class of 1962.  Elvin enjoyed traveling, fishing, canoeing, NASCAR and being outdoors.  Surviving besides his wife are 2 children:  Alan R. husband of Pamela Roemer Ressler of Honey Brook, Genevieve Ressler of Atglen, 3 grandchildren: Caleb & Josiah Ressler and Alexis Long, 5 siblings:  Marlin husband of Cathy Neideigh Ressler of Lititz, Grace Gregg of Mineral, VA, Richard husband of Susan Smoker Ressler of Gap, Mark husband of Dana Green Ressler of Conowingo, MD, Ronald husband of Marlene Hoover Ressler of Millersville.  He was preceded in death by 2 siblings: David and Mary Jane Ressler.

A memorial service for Elvin J. Ressler will be held on Saturday, July 25 at Living Hope Community Church, 2823 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, at 11 a.m. with a time to greet the family from 10 a.m. until time of service.   To watch the service live, go to https://youtu.be/PbMstWDIEIU In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Spanish Health Ministries, Inc., 205 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA. 19348. shiveryfuneralhome.com