Mary E Sieber

SIEBER. Mary E., daughter of the late Pre. Wm. G. and Mary E. Sieber, was born near East Salem, Pa., June 10, 1893, died at the home of her sister near Ono, Pa., Feb. 14, 1930; aged 36 y. 8 m. 4 d. Mary was nearly 2 years old when mother died, and stayed with father nearly all the time till he died, keeping house for him. She was converted at the age of 13, became a member of the Mennonite Church, always living a devoted Christian life. She was ever ready to help in time of need. No sacrifice seemed too great for her. She spent nearly four years at the Mennonite O. P. Home, near Lancaster, Pa. She enjoyed the work of service there and longed to be able to go again this summer. But how soon our plans are changed. The last year she spent near Freeport, Ill., in the home of her brother Boyd, and came back to Juniata Co., in November, broken down in health. In December we brought her to our home where she passed away less than two months later. She was not able to attend services, but she enjoyed our family devotions with us as long as she was able to be up, being bedfast nearly two weeks, but did not suffer much pain. May her going draw us all closer to Him who died to save us. Three brothers, one sister, and a number of nephews and nieces survive. Funeral services at our home Feb. 17, in charge of Brethren Ebersole, Westenberger, and J. H. Mosemann. Feb. 18 services were held at Lost Creek Mennonite Church in charge of Brethren Banks Weaver and Ammon Brubaker. Text, Psalm 23: 4. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Her sister, Mrs. J. D. Wert. GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXIII, No. 2 - April 10, 1930, P. 46, 47 Note: Stone may read Seiber? Dau. of Preacher William & Mary Seiber