Margaret J. Gress

Margaret J. Gress, 90, of Garden Spot Village, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born in Brecknock Township, to her late parents, Frank L. and Anna Mary (Keifer) Kring. Her husband of 69 years, James E. Gress, survives at home.

Margaret graduated from Mohnton High School in 1952. Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for Styer and Evans Insurance Company in New Holland. She then worked in sales and as a secretary for her husband’s business, J.E. Gress Floor Service. Her greatest accomplishment was being a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother to her beloved husband and family.

She and James worshiped at St. Stephen Reformed Church in New Holland. Prior to that, they were members at Peace UCC, where she was an active member of both the bell choir and the Health and Welfare Committee. In addition to creating and listening to music, she thoroughly enjoyed gardening, birds, dogs and cooking.

In addition to James, Margaret is survived by her children; Theodore Gress and his wife Pamela, of Lititz, Linda Binder and her husband Tom, of Ephrata, and Gary Gress, of Chester Springs. She is also survived by her grandson, Jeromy J. Gress, of Lititz and her siblings, Arlene M. Shank and Harold L. Kring, both of Myerstown, and Carl R. and his wife Judy (Weidman) Kring, of East Earl.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA with Rev. Dr. Drew DiNardo, Nathan Titus and Chet Yoder officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 AM at the Chapel. Interment will occur in Bowmansville Union Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions are made to: Garden Spot Village Benevolence Fund, c/o Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557, or St. Stephen Reformed Church, 249 East Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Groff-High Funeral Home, Inc., New Holland, PA.