Salina S. Eberly

Obituary for Salina S. Eberly Salina S. Eberly, age 92, died Tuesday afternoon, November 13, at Roanoke Apostolic Home, Roanoke, IL. She was born August 13, 1920, to Simon D. and Esther S. (Swartzendruber) Gnagey of Pigeon, Michigan. She was married to Albert. B. Eberly on May 4, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary B. Turner Foreman, and Nannie S. Linder, and two brothers, Orie S. and Fred S. Gnagey, and two infant daughters, Evelyn Mae and Aletha Grace Eberly. Surviving are her husband of 66 years and their five children: Linda (Elroy) Miller, Harrisonburg, VA, Nelson (Dorcas Yoder) Eberly, Hartville, OH, Thelma (Clayton) Nisly, Cuenca, Ecuador, Arlene (Ron) Kennell, Roanoke, IL, and Willard (Rhoda Snavely) Eberly, Manheim, PA. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Salina and Albert lived most of their married life in Pigeon, MI. Salina was known for her hospitality and eagerness to serve others. Friends always knew Salina would give them a listening ear. They were active members of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church. When Albert retired from the Pigeon Coop Elevator, they moved to Irwin, OH where they volunteered on the maintenance/kitchen staff of Rosedale Bible College, from 1989 - 2008. They were members of the United Bethel Mennonite Church of Plain City, OH. In 2008 they moved to Roanoke, IL to live close to their daughter and her family. They attended the Linn Mennonite Church faithfully. Calling hours will be held at United Bethel Mennonite Church, 11342 Lafayette-Plain City Rd, Plain City, OH, 43064 on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 5:00 ? 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be at the same location on Sunday afternoon, at 2:30, with viewing time at 1:30 pm. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial gifts can be made to Heralds of Hope (world wide radio ministry), Box 3 Breezewood, PA 15533. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com