Mary K. Stoltzfus

Mary K. Stoltzfus, age 96, was received into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the home of her granddaughter near Manheim, PA.  She was born in Gordonville, PA, on June 29, 1924 to Jacob N. and Rachel King Beiler.  She married John S. Stoltzfus in 1947; they lived 55 years together in Lancaster County, PA, Dundee, NY, and Gladys, VA.  After John's death in 2002, Mary remained in Virginia for a few more years before moving back to Lancaster County where she lived in her son's home before moving to Fairmount Homes.  This past November, her granddaughter lovingly brought her home to live with her family where she remained until her death.

In the years following her husband's death, the Bible became increasingly precious to Mary, who read it through yearly for the past 18 years.  She was longingly waiting for the time to come when she could go to be with her Savior.  She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church in Gladys, VA.

Mary is survived by her 6 children: Elmer (Fannie Glick) of East Earl, PA; Jacob (Anna Mary Smoker) of Brownstown, PA; Katie (late Albert Mast) of Leon, IA; Lavina (Melvin Miller) of Staunton, VA; John Mark (Brenda Nissley) of Steels Tavern, VA; Naaman (Elsie Steiner) of Gladys, VA; 22 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, her sister Rachel (Amos) Stoltzfus of Gap, PA and her brother Noah (Lydia Zook) Beiler of Narvon, PA.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren: Angela Mast and J.D. Stoltzfus; brothers: Jonathan, Jacob, and Omar; and sisters: Lizzie Miller, Annie Beiler, and Sarah Stoltzfus.

A funeral service will be held at Pequea Amish Mennonite Church, 115 Blank Road, Narvon, PA on Tuesday, January 5 at 12 noon with a viewing at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service.  There will also be a funeral service held at Bethel Mennonite Church, 5946 Brookneal Hwy, Gladys, VA on Wednesday, January 6 at 4 p.m. with a viewing at the church from 3 p.m. until time of service.  Interment will be in the adjoining Bethel Mennonite Cemetery.