Rhoda E. Landis, age 96 of Landis Homes, Lititz, formerly of Strasburg, peacefully entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, February 12, 2024.  She was the wife of Benjamin B. Landis to whom she was married for 68 years until his death in 2015.

She was a long time member of Grace Point Church of Paradise, formerly Paradise Mennonite, where she served her church family and community.  She was an active member of the Sewing Circle and Cheerlenders Sunday School Class.

Rhoda volunteered at the Re-Uzit Shop in New Holland, and was an active member of Farm Women, Christian Women's Club, and LGH Women's Auxiliary.

For 37 years, Rhoda kept the books and answered the phone for her husbands custom crop spraying business while raising 4 children, tending a large garden and keeping her home running smoothly.  She was a dedicated homemaker and a gracious hostess who was at her best when serving a house full of guests.

Rhoda was loved by her children, and was adored by her 9 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.  She treasured occasions with family at their "Twin Log Lodge" in Sullivan County.  She looked forward to cooking for the hunters!

Born in W. Lampeter Twp., Rhoda was the daughter of the late Clair R. & Martha Martin Ressler.  She is survived by 4 children:  Lorraine Wenger (Benjamin), Strasburg; Velma Hershey (Glenn), Kinzers; Benjamin Landis (Cheryl Weaver), Lancaster; Nancy Abreu (Ped), Lancaster; 9 grandchildren: Natoshia Little (Derek); Sheldon Wenger (Marlisa Thomas); Krista Stoltzfus (David); Keith Hershey (Shelly); Kurt Hershey (Rachel); Brendon Landis (Yvonne); Melissa Eilenberger (Vincent); Nicholas Abreu (Stephanie); Jacques Abreu (Rebekah); and 24 great grandchildren.  Also surviving are 2 sisters Norma Bowman and Ruth Hoober.  She was preceded in death by siblings: Thelma Mylin, Elma Ament, Miriam Landis, Martha Forry, Clair Ressler and Gerald Ressler.

The family is grateful to, and thankful for the staff of Lititz House, Lancaster House, and Oregon House of Landis Homes and the Staff of Hospice, for the loving care provided to Rhoda for the last years and weeks of her life.

A service honoring Rhoda's life will be held on Saturday, February 17th at 3 p.m. at the Grace Point Church, 8 S. Singer Avenue, Paradise, PA, with Pastor Tim Rogers officiating.  Family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service.  Interment will be private in the Paradise Mennonite Cemetery prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Rhoda's memory to Black Rock Camp, 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA or to the Landis Homes Caring Fund.