Abram T. Lefever

Abram T. Lefever, 93, of Landis Homes, Lititz, died peacefully at his home on January 24, 2017. He was the husband of Ruth (Myer) Lefever and they had celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on June 2, 2016. Born in Marticville on October 16, 1923, he was the son of the late Jacob F. and Katie Thomas Lefever. Abram was a faithful member of Meckville Mennonite Church, Bethel. A farmer most of his life, Abram moved to a Lebanon County dairy farm in 1960, where he and Ruth lived until retiring to Landis Homes in 2009. He regularly served as a volunteer helping others and was an avid deer hunter. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Mary Lou wife of Clayton Reed of Bourbon, IN, A. Ronald Lefever of Jonestown, Carol Lefever wife of Jay Hershey of Jonestown, Yvonne Lefever wife of Andrew Hershey of Paradise, and David M.O. husband of Katrina Oberholtzer Lefever of Akron; 10 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters Elsie Lefever Sangrey & Ruth Lefever Mellinger, his twin brother Jacob F. and brother Robert T. Lefever. A viewing will be held Monday January 30, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory; Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd. Jonestown, PA 17038. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A memorial service with meal to follow will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Landis Homes Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m. at the home. Abram T. Lefever, 93, of Landis Homes, Lititz, died peacefully at his home on January 24, 2017. He was the husband of Ruth (Myer) Lefever and they had celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on June 2, 2016. Born in Marticville on October 16, 1923, he was the son of the late Jacob F. and Katie Thomas Lefever. Abram was a faithful member of Meckville Mennonite Church, Bethel. A farmer most of his life, Abram moved to a Lebanon County dairy farm in 1960, where he and Ruth lived until retiring to Landis Homes in 2009. He regularly served as a volunteer helping others and was an avid deer hunter. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Mary Lou wife of Clayton Reed of Bourbon, IN, A. Ronald Lefever of Jonestown, Carol Lefever wife of Jay Hershey of Jonestown, Yvonne Lefever wife of Andrew Hershey of Paradise, and David M.O. husband of Katrina Oberholtzer Lefever of Akron; 10 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters Elsie Lefever Sangrey & Ruth Lefever Mellinger, his twin brother Jacob F. and brother Robert T. Lefever. A viewing will be held Monday January 30, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory; Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd. Jonestown, PA 17038. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A memorial service with meal to follow will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Landis Homes Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m. at the home.

Abram T. Lefever

October 16, 1923 - January 24, 2017