Mary Jean Herr, 93, formerly of Truce, PA, completed her time on earth on Nov. 29, 2023 at Landis Homes where she was a resident for over nine years.  She was the daughter of Walter and Stella (Stern) Heistand and wife of Ira C Herr, Jr.  After graduating from Lancaster Mennonite School, Mary Jean married and raised her family of five children while working part-time at John E. Landis Company. Later she worked at Willow Valley in the kitchen. She read stories and played games with her children. She was a member of Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church and later became a member of Rawlinsville Mennonite Church.

Mary Jean's siblings and parents all preceded her in death. Besides her husband, Ira, surviving are her four children: Rachel H., wife of Mervin Frey of Greencastle, PA, Ira C. Herr III, husband of Cindy of Lancaster, PA, Edward Herr of Bellevue, Idaho, and Nevin Herr of Bellevue, Idaho. Mary Jean had nine grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also, preceding her in death was a daughter Rhoda Martin and one grandchild.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral service at Rawlinsville Mennonite Church at 10:00 on Dec. 5, 2023. Viewing with be at 9:00 in the church prior to the service.   To watch the zoom livestream, please visit rawlinsvillemennonite.org , click on the livestream tab, select option 1.  Interment will be immediately following the service in Rawlinsville Mennonite Cemetery.