Mildred L. Umble

Mildred L. Umble, age 91, formerly of Christiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was the wife of the late Vernon R. Umble who passed away on August 14, 2023.  She was born on the family farm in West Rock Hill Township, daugher of the late Henry S. & Edna Godshall Landes.  She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church.  She had worked at a market stand for Stoltzfus Meats and assisted her husband on the family farm.  Mildred had the gift of hospitality and loved entertaining, gardending and most of all she loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  She is survived by 4 children:  Vernon D. husband of Lois Lefever Umble of Christiana, M. Sue wife of Vince Verdegem of Denver, Kathy L. wife of Terry Myers of Christiana, Lori A. wife of Kenley Coward of Birmingham, AL and a bonus daughter Maerine "Peachie" Dinkins of Bronx, NY, 4 siblings:  Naomi Yoder of Halifax, Paul husband of Janet Landes of Chalfont, Kathryn wife of Elwood Schoenly of Bally, PA, Lois wife of Tom Martin of Boyertown.  She was preceded in death by a grandson Matthew David Verdegem, 2 siblings: Ruth Mast & Enos Merle Landes, 3 half siblings:  Wilmer & Henry Landes and Beulah Haberle.

Funeral service will take place from the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 549 Swan Road, Atglen, PA, on Saturday, November 30th at 11 a.m. with a viewing time from 10 a.m. until time of service.  Pastor Mike Clemmer will be officiating.  Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to MDS, 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA  17543.  The Umble family would like to thank the staff at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community for the wonderful care their mother received.