Mary Gingerich

Mary Gingerich, age 90, passed from this life to her eternal rest at her home on June 4, 2019, following a lengthy struggle with congestive heart failure. She passed on while holding the hand of her beloved husband. She was born March 9, 1929 in Middlefield, Oh. to Monroe and Sarah (Detweiler) Hostetler. Hers was a busy life filled with many amazing expressions of love to her family, friends and strangers. She found great joy in exercising her gift of hospitality to all who surrounded her table.

She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church of Minerva, Ohio and rarely missed an opportunity to worship her Saviour and fellowship with her Church family.

On May 19, 1949, Mary pledged her lifelong commitment to Albert and shared 70 years of marriage. She is survived by her husband, Albert, as well as 11 sons and 4 daughters. Robert (Kathryn) Gingerich of East Rochester, Oh. Noah Gingerich of Carrollton, Oh. Olin (Ruth) Gingerich of Middlefield, Oh. Laura (John) Burford of East Rochester, Oh. Linda (Jonas) Yoder of Kalona, Ia. Philip Gingerich of Carrollton, Oh. Monroe (Laveta) Gingerich of Leon, Ia. Miriam (Nate) Hostetler of Mespotamia, Oh. Joe (Priscilla) Gingerich of East Rochester, Oh. Nelson (Melody) Gingerich of Richfield, Pa. Paul (Regina) Gingerich of Hartwell Ga. Hannah (Rolin) Miller of Hillsville, Va. Eugene (Naomi) Gingerich of Berlin, Oh. Laban (Norma) Gingerich of Mifflinburg, Pa. and Joel (Dorcas) Gingerich of Minerva, Oh; Also surviving are 2 sisters, Florence (Mahlon) Byler and Clara (John Henry) Shetler, both of Middlefield, Ohio.

She was adored by her 75 grandchildren and 69 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Benny and Wallace, 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and several stillborn babies.

Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-7:00 at Christian Fellowship Church at 9457 Rochester Rd. Minerva, Oh. 44657 on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Christian Fellowship Church with pastors Ray Yoder and Johnny Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christian Aid Ministries at P.O. Box 360, Berlin, Ohio, 44610. The family wishes to thank our Church family and many friends who supported us in prayer and for the many gestures of kindness.