Reuben G. Brubaker

Reuben G. Brubaker, 89, of 132 Hurst Rd., Ephrata PA 17522, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at his home. He was the loving husband of Leah N. (Zimmerman) Brubaker, with whom he shared over 67 years of marriage

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Born in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, he was a son of the late Jesse A. and Ida H. (Gehman) Brubaker.

Reuben was farmer and a member of the Martindale Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

In addition to his wife, Reuben is survived by 4 children; Marlin Z. Brubaker of Ephrata, Arlene Z. Hurst, wife of Aaron, of Terre Hill, Mary Ella Brubaker of Ephrata, and Carl Z. Brubaker, husband of Arlene (Burkholder), of New Holland; a brother, Emanuel G. Brubaker, husband of Judy (Antrim), of Stevens; two sisters-in-law: Elva Brubaker of Stevens and Elsie Brubaker of Plymouth, OH; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Edith Z. Brubaker; 3 brothers: Elvin G., Lester G., and Elam G. Brubaker; and 4 sisters: Mary, Edith, and Irene Shirk and Goldie Brubaker.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 9 am at the late home with further services at 9:30 AM at the Martindale Old Order Mennonite Church with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the late home. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.