Marion K. Lefever, 97, formally of New Providence, died at Landis Homes following a prolonged illness on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Born in West Willow, she was the daughter of the late Amos K. and Anna Kreider Mellinger. Marion was the wife of the late Charles J. Lefever who preceded her in death in 1999.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Marion enjoyed embroidering and made many tablecloths and bedspreads. She assisted her husband for many years in farming and served with him at Black Rock Retreat Center for 10 years. They also served in voluntary service in Harrisburg for 4 years. Marion volunteered as director of crafts at Landis Homes until her health declined. She was a member of New Providence Mennonite Church and taught Sunday school for many years.

Marion is survived by four children: Georgia married to Sam Martin of Lancaster, Louise married to Earl Metzler of Quarryville, Charles J. Lefever, Jr. married to Marlene Amway of Lancaster and Paul Lefever of Lancaster, her foster daughter-in-law Helen Townsley of Drumore and her sister Erma Buckwalter of Landis Homes. There are 10 grandchildren, 7 foster grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A foster son, William Townsley, four brothers, William, Amos, Alvin and Jacob, two sisters, Elizabeth Weaver and Anna Snavely and two grandchildren, Deborah Hines and Russell Martin preceded Marion in death.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Landis Homes and especially the staff in Birch for the loving and wonderful care given to their mother for the last several years.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 1 PM in West Bethany Chapel of Landis Homes, with Chaplain James Leaman and Pastor David L. Weaver officiating. Friends can greet the family immediately following the service. Private Interment will be held at the family’s convenience.  Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made in Marion’s memory to the Caring Fund at Landis Homes, 1001 Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100