Ella F. Newswanger

Ella F. (Sauder) Newswanger, 87, of Narvon, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2024 in her residence.

Born in Churchtown, she was the daughter of the late Samuel N. and Fannie H. (Fox) Sauder.

She was the wife of Harvey N. Newswanger, with whom she married on December 5, 1957 and shared 66 years of marriage.

She was a member of Churchtown Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference) and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and making braided rugs.

Ella is survived by her husband Harvey, her children, Edith wife of Clarence Martin of Charles City, IA, Lester husband of Martha Newswanger of Shippensburg, Harvey husband of Norma Newswanger of Shippensburg, Norma wife of Earl Newswanger of Owen, WI, Allen husband of Susie Newswanger of Narvon, Ella wife of Allen Hurst of Clarksburg, MO, Glenn Newswanger of Narvon, Mary wife of Steven Leid of Elton, KY, Arlene wife of Carl Hoover of Ionia, IA and Emma wife of Elam Zimmerman of Ephrata. Also surviving are 80 grandchildren, 162 great grandchildren, sisters, Lydia wife of Elmer Leid, Mary wife of Jonas Nolt, Edna wife of David Zimmerman and Emma wife of John Zimmerman and sister in laws, Esther Sauder and Bertha Sauder.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Anna wife of Amos Martin, David Sauder and Samuel Sauder.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Churchtown Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference), 2207 Main Street, Narvon PA 17555 with Bishop Marvin Nolt officiating. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery. A Viewing will be held at the late home, 344 Shirktown Road, Narvon PA 17555 on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Kindly omit flowers.

C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals in Terre Hill is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.