Magdalene “Lena” Reeser (Metzler)

Reeser, Lena M., daughter of Christian and Mary (Hershey) Metzler, was born near Byerstown, Pa., Aug. 16, 1879; died at Spring City, Pa., Dec. 1, 1967; aged 88 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Nov. 6, 1901, she was married to Harry W. Reeser, who died Apr. 22, 1962. Surviving are 5 daughters (Bertha-Mrs. Arthur Kolb, Anna, Nora-Mrs. Clarence L. Lefever, Ruth-Mrs. John Longacre, and Miriam-Mrs. Daniel Longacre), 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Sue Moore, Mrs. Annie Houck, and Mrs. Mary Leaman), and 4 brothers (Christ, Abram, Omar, and Isaac). Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Old Road Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 5, with Clair Eby and Richard Buckwalter officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 7 - February 20, 1968, p. 159, 160