Nancy E. Stoltzfus
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Nancy E. Stoltzfus, 78, of New Holland, PA peacefully went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Fairmount Homes of Ephrata. Born in Stevens, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Hess and Ruth Landis Hess. Nancy was the wife of Leon A. Stoltzfus whom she wed on October 25, 1958. They had celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Nancy was a member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday School and was Director of Christian Education. Nancy also worked for many years as a travel agent and tour escort. She and her husband visited twenty-six countries and all fifty states. One of her favorite travel memories was a trip to South Island, New Zealand.
Nancy loved to spend time with her family, children, and grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory are her children Lynette Stoltzfus of Luxembourg, Brian Stoltzfus (Jean) of Reading, PA, Dean Stoltzfus (Teri) of Gap, PA, Beth Alderman (Eric) of New Holland, PA, and her nine grandchildren, Nathan, Nicholas, and Jacob Stoltzfus, Elli, Wade, and Cole Stoltzfus, and Zachary, Ethan, and Emily Alderman. Nancy was preceded in death by her grandson Travis Alderman.
Friends are invited to attend the visitation on Sunday, January 7, 2018, from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM, and again on Monday, January 8, 2018, from 10 until 11 AM at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, 3723 Ridge Rd, Gordonville, PA 17529. The Funeral Service will be held at Ridgeview Mennonite on Monday at 11 AM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy's memory to Mennonite Disaster Service, 583 Airport Rd., Lititz, PA 17543.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Please accept our deepest
Please accept our deepest condolences. Nancy was such a special person, loved by many, including us. May your memories always be alive and get you through your time of grief and beyond. All our love to the Stoltzfus family...Leon, Lynette, Brian, Dean, and Beth.
Becky & Chris Bittle
Beth and entire family,
Beth and entire family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Even though I did not personally know Nancy I could only garentee she was a wonderful woman, wife, mother, grandmother and so much more! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Please accept my deepest
Please accept my deepest condolences. We didn't spend enough time together but I'm happy Nancy visited me in France and I will always remember the wonderful & special person I was given to have in my life. Lynette, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and hope that time will help you to get over your grief. If you pay attention....you'll see that Nancy will always be there, taking care of her beloved ones, watching you. I feel for you all and send my love your way .......
deepest sympathy
To the entire Stoltzfus Family, please except my deepst sympathy during your time of mourning. Cheerish your memories, they will last for an eterniity. Nancy will now be at peace which is a comfort to all how knew and loved her.
Sincerely Karen Hoffmeier
With Our Deepest Sympathy
A beautiful soul, full of love and faith, ascended to heaven, away from us, but closer to God, leaving loneliness and sadness.
My sincerest condolences
I work with Nancy's nephew, Greg. He clearly loved her deeply. My sincerest condolences to your family. May you have peace in this time knowing that she is at rest.
Britta August
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Though I didn't know Nancy real well, when I pictured her in my mind, she was smiling. We won't be able to attend the service as we now live in Utah.
Your cousin, Elsie Beiler
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Though I didn't know Nancy real well, when I pictured her in my mind, she was smiling. We won't be able to attend the service as we now live in Utah.
Your cousin, Elsie Beiler
Deepest Sympathy
Beth, so sorry for the loss of your mother. I will pray for you and your family that God will give you strength to make it through your time of bereavement.
A beautiful, gentle soul
My precious Aunt Nancy’s life had immense and eternal value. She had a gift for making people feel loved. I always knew that she cared about me. I saw in her all of the fruit of the spirit: joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. She never got bogged down in bitterness or resentment. Harsh words were not part of her life. She exuded a kind, gentle spirit that people loved and treasured. She has a wonderful legacy that will live on. She taught me the beauty of the fruit of the spirit. If I can be more like her, I will be a far better person. I am praying Isaiah 41:10 over the entire family: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
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To the Stoltzfus family,
Nancy was a special and dear friend to me, to our family . We have fond memories of our many times together. I appreciated her counsel, her wisdom and her support through the years. I was privileged to have a long and wonderful visit with her on her patio just before she received the diagnosis . I shall cherish that afternoon of "catching up" forever. I , also, was granted the opportuntity to visit with her in the last several weeks and was able to tell her in person how much her life influenced me and was able to thank her for the investment she made into my life. I will never forget her.
Blessings to all of you, Sheryl Smoker & family
Dear Lynette,
Dear Lynette,
Please accept our condolences.
Even though we can’t be close to you in person, we are with your hearts.
MG & Sergio
Sending Love and Support
What a wonderful and kind person Nancy Stoltzfus was! I especially appreciated her knowledge of vegetable gardening, cooking and food preservation, and her pursuit of the most delicious approach to these lost skills. Nancy’s corn was legendary in the family — an entire truckload picked at the perfect ripeness on an August morning, shucked and cleaned by family members, and blanched, scraped, packaged and frozen throughout one long hot day, then divided up into everyone’s freezers to bring sunshine to dinners in the fall and winter. I know all the Stoltzfus family members treasured that corn, and so did the Payer family, when Brian & my sister Jean brought it for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I raved about that corn to Nancy for years and she invited me to come help with the processing for years. And finally I was able to clear my schedule and help her and Brian and Eric with the corn prep and learn the skills. So glad I made the time for it! I also loved how excited Nancy got about the fresh mushrooms that I brought from Kennett Square. I cherish the Fall 2017 afternoon I visited Nancy and talked about her farm childhood and her world travels. God speed Nancy, you will bring joy to the heavens. Love, Marian (Payer) Young
Always kind, always remembered
I am sorry to hear about Nancy, she will definitely be missed! I cherish the times we spent together all these past years at the potlucks at her home, and then in Kinzer. She was always smiling, and was so sweet to be around...nothing beat her delicious dishes she made to share with everyone. Her onion flax bread has always, and will remain one of my favorites, and I always think of her when I make it. I loved her creativity and positive outlook on everything. It has been a blessing to have her in my life...her family is in my prayers.
God bless you all,
Stacy
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May your love and memories carry you all through this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
The Zduniak Family
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Lynette, my condolences to you and all your family. I wish I had met my mother. When you came out her to San Diego last year, your mother armed you with gifts of food and a hand-made pot holder for me. That was the sweetest thing for someone who didn't even know me. She seems like such a gentle soul. May all of you have peace from your warm memories her.
Breck
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Hi Beth,I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I know that God chose this time for your Mom to join Him, but that does not make this any easier and I am sure she will be truly missed.I would like to extend our Condolences from Our Family to yours.Our Prayers are with you.With out Deepest Sympathy Feizal & Family
Condolences
Hi Beth,I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I know that God chose this time for your Mom to join Him, but that does not make this any easier and I am sure she will be truly missed.I would like to extend our Condolences from Our Family to yours.Our Prayers are with you.With our Deepest Sympathy Feizal & Family
Thoughts from Luxembourg
My thoughts are with all Nancy's family and friends, those I have met, know of and those not. Even though I am far away in Luxembourg my heart is with Lynette and you all.
Dear Lynette,
Dear Lynette,
we want to send our condolences to you and your family. It's hard to accept the loss of Nancy. But her love will help you during this difficult time.
I'm glad, that I had the chance to meet her and I'm remembering not only her perfect Thanksgiving meals. She really was a very kind and gentle soul.
Maria, Beate and Dieter
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"God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness" (Psalm 57:3). We extend our heartfelt condolences to everyone in the family. Nancy meant a great deal to us and to our children, supporting us in so many ways through the years. She was loving, joyful, adventurous, industrious, and fun, and she enabled others to grow. We will miss her. May God provide comfort in sorrow.
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Dear Lynette,
I just heard of your mother's passing, and I am deeply saddened by your loss. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Caroline Kinyua
(Luxembourg)
My sincere condolences
Dear Linette,
I am sad to hear of your mother's passing. It was wonderful to meet her at Hippocrates so many years ago and to share the experience of health and healing that she so excellently practized for the rest of her life. Tha last time I saw her in Sarasota we enjoyed a picnic at the beach, so it will be easy for me to remember her happy enjoyment of life in Florida. I also remember how wonderful it was to have you both visiting me in France at Perrot. May you also be blessed with happy memories and peace of mind.
Robert KOEPPEL
Dear Lynette,
Dear Lynette,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My condolences to your entire family.
Be well, Donna Groff