Mabel B. Dagen

Mabel B. Dagen, 88, a resident of Landis Homes, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

She was the wife of the late Jacob L. Dagen, Jr., who died February 12, 2024. Born in New Danville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Rebecca (Hertzler) Bauman.

Mabel was a homemaker and worked for a time in the housekeeping department at the Mennonite Home. She was a member of Byerland Mennonite Church and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking, sharing those gifts with family, friends, and church families. In her later years, she enjoyed playing dominoes and bingo with her neighbors at Landis Homes. She also enjoyed doing puzzles. Mabel was a kind and tenderhearted woman whose life of love and service to others blessed many.

She is survived by five children: Brenda, wife of Leon Beiler; Sandra, wife of Jay Kreider; Teresa Graybill; Cheryl, wife of Geoff Brubaker; and Jeffrey, husband of Connie Dagen; along with 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ella Nauman, Vera Nauman, and Verna Leaman, and her brother, Alvin Bauman.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 28, at 10:30 a.m. at West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be private at Byerland Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Benevolent Fund at Landis Homes. Online condolences may be offered at www.GroffEckenroth.com. Arrangements are by Groff High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA.