Esther J. (Kreider) Gingrich

Esther J. Gingrich, 89, of Palmyra passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 in Spang Crest, Lebanon.  

Born July 18, 1926 in Deodate, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Edith (Bricker) Kreider.

She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel E. Gingrich in 2002, son Barry L. Gingirch in 2007 and siblings Kathryn, Dorothy and Russell.

She attended Living Waters Chapel, Lebanon and enjoyed camping, cooking, canning and making a home for her family.  Her greatest joy was her family and grandchildren.

Surviving are her children Diane L., widow of Joseph Kirby of Palmyra, Robert E., husband of Patricia Gingrich of Lewes, Delaware, Linda K., wife of Aaron Whitman of Ono and Michael D., husband of Lisa Gingrich of Annville; siblings Elsie, wife of Angel DeJesus of Manheim, Richard, husband of Loretta Kreider of Elizabethtown and Clair, widower of Edye Kreider of Elizabethtown; sisters-in-law Betty, widow of Frances Kreider of Palmyra and Jeanette, widow of James Kreider of Hummelstown; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Buse Funeral Home, 145 North Grant Street, Palmyra.  Viewings will be held 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday and 10:00 – 11:00 AM Thursday both at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Hanoverdale Cemetery, Hummelstown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Living Waters Chapel, 1900 Jay Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 or Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or Palmyra Church of the Brethren, 45 North Chestnut Street, Palmyra, PA 17078.

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