Obituaries
Margaret E. Reitz, 91
March 27, 2023
Margaret E. Reitz, 91, died peacefully at her home at Brethren Village in Lititz, on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was the wife of the late Paul D. Reitz for over 68 years.
Margaret and Paul operated a B & B in their Smoketown home for 30+ years, after farming and raising their three children.
She was a long-time member of Grace Point Church, formerly Paradise Mennonite Church.
Born in Lancaster, Margaret was the daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (Rohrer) Benner. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Reitz (Carol), New Providence; two daughters, Jeanette Felix (Christopher), Lancaster, and Elizabeth Carlson (Blair), Minneapolis; four grandchildren, Melissa Reitz Weaver (Philip), Megan Carlson Bongoyok, Eleanor Carlson Kramer, and Shawn Felix; and two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Nathan Weaver.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Grace Point Church, 8 South Singer Avenue, Paradise, PA from 9am to 11am. A service honoring Margaret’s life will begin at 11 am with Pastor Tim Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Margaret’s memory can be given to Nexus for Good (Haiti Mission), 944 Bentley Ridge Blvd, Lancaster, PA 17602 or GoodWORD Partnership (International Evangelism), PO Box 24104, Minneapolis, MN 55424.
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April 04, 2023
Dear Jeanette, Beth, and Ken, I remember Margy and our Bible studies with little ones playing nearby! I am 92 years old now and I can still see her lovely face and hear her sweet voice and gentle laughter. Those days in Drumore as farmers’ wives! How wonderful! She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart. And to think that she is now with Him in Glory! With deepest Sympathy, Janet (McSparran) Ressler
April 04, 2023
Ken and family,
We share in your sorrow at the loss of your precious mother for today, and we also share in the joy at the vision of her being wrapped in the arms of Jesus forever! Love you guys and are praying for you.
Pastors Larry & Kerry Powell
April 04, 2023
Aunt Margie is the embodiment of love and grace. Always kind, loving and honest. Truly one of the best humans I have ever known.
Aunt Margie will always hold a place in my heart.
Karen Walton Davidson
April 03, 2023
No tears, all cheers, as Margy ascends to Heaven. She & Paul are together again and all is well forever! Goodbye sweet lady.
Bill & Barb Hazlett
March 30, 2023
Dear Margie was such a sweet blessing in my life. She often inspired me with wise words of encouragement, spoken thoughtfully. She faced life’s challenges with grace, and modeled what it looks like to love Jesus and love others well. In my young married years, she taught our Sunday School class — what a sweet gift to have her influence in our lives during that season. When my kids were little, we often sat next to her parents in church (where my 3 year old would share Smarties with Dave) so it was typical for her to share a kind word with us each week, say something kind to our sons, etc. I always enjoyed her piano playing. There was a season in which I was the director of our small church orchestra. She was the faithful pianist. The role was a stretch for me, so her encouragement was a much needed blessing to me! After my mother’s passing 10 years ago, I felt the loss of my mom’s encouraging words. It wasn’t unusual for Margie to post encouraging comments on my Facebook posts, a blessing that helped to fill the loss of my own mom’s encouragement.
I learn best by being SHOWN how to do something. (Perhaps we all do.) She modeled well how to love others with kindness and grace. I’m so grateful for people like her in my life. I’ll miss her!
Shirley Mast
March 30, 2023
Dear Kenny, Jeanette, and Beth Ann (your names as I knew you),
May God comfort you in the passing of your wonderful and beautiful mother.
I have many wonderful memories of our times together in our childhood. The last time that I saw you was at your Grandpa Benner’s viewing. Your mother was so pleased that I came that she kissed me. 🙂
I also knew your Uncle Clair and Aunt Grace from our years together in Gainesville, FL.
Love in Christ,
Marlin Eby
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- Tuesday, April 04, 2023
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Grace Point Church
- 8 South Singer Avenue
- Paradise, PA 17562
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- Tuesday, April 04, 2023
- 11:00 AM
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- Paradise, PA 17562
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