IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Flora Ella

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(Hess) Ober

September 15, 2017

Obituary

Flora Ella (Hess) Ober, 86, Willow Street, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sept. 15, 2017 at Hamilton Arms, Lancaster. Born Nov. 25, 1930 in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of Jacob & Flora (Good) Hess. She was the wife of the late Donald M. Ober for 47 years before he passed away in 2002. Flora was a graduate of Manor High School and attended Lancaster Bible College. She was a charter member of the New Danville Bible Evangelical Methodist Church and the Promised Land Camp, Conestoga. She enjoyed singing and traveling throughout the USA. She retired from Exide Corp, Lancaster in 1993. She is survived by three daughters: Cynthia R., married to John H. Zittle Jr., Lori I., married to David C. Schmid, both of Lancaster, and Carol H., married to Pete M. Rodriquez of New Holland; two sons: Stephen D., married to Mary Beth (Harvey) Ober of New Providence, and Jacob C. Ober, Willow Street; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Born into a loving family, Flora was the last survivor of 12 siblings, predeceased sisters were Miriam, Elizabeth, Arlene, Mildred, Lillian and Ester and brothers Clarence, Henry, Wayne, Wilbur, Warren and Oliver. A viewing will take place from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 19 and will continue on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 9:30-10:30 AM with a Funeral Service to begin at 10:30 AM at New Danville Bible Evangelical Methodist Church, 2 Kay Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603. Flora will be laid to rest beside her husband, Donald, at Byerland Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Danville Bible Evangelical Methodist Church or Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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September
19

New Danville Bible Evangelical Methodist Church

2 Kay Dr, Lancaster, PA,

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Visitation

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September
20

New Danville Bible Evangelical Methodist Church

2 Kay Dr, Lancaster, PA,

9:30 - 10:30 am

Service

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September
20

New Danville Bible Evangelical Methodist Church

2 Kay Dr, Lancaster, PA,

Starts at 10:30 am

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