Mary Ann Zehr

August 6, 1916 - November 21, 2016

ZEHR, Mary Ann-Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Monday, November 21, 2016. Mary Ann (nee Erb) in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Aaron Steckly (1977) and the late John L. Zehr (2004). Loving mother of Beatrice (Peter Petrovic) and her grandsons Matthew and Timothy. She will be missed by her stepchildren; Mahlon Zehr (Frieda), Mary Zehr, Florence (John Albrecht), Laverne Zehr (Merrill) as well as 12 step grandchildren and 11 step great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Amy (Norman Zehr), brothers in-law; Elmer Zehr (Ethel), Jacob Zehr (Alma) and sisters in-law; Laura Jantzi (late Elmer), Mary Gerber (late Amos) and Esther Jantzi (Ohmer). Predeceased by her parents Christian R. Erb, Nancy (nee Wagler) and her stepfather John Nafziger as well as her brothers and sisters; Annie (Sylvester Martin), Esther (Amos Steckly), Dan W. Erb (Tina), Katy (Chris E. Gerber) and brothers and sisters in-law; Peter Steckly (Ida), Mattie (Aaron Kuepfer), Mary Steckly, Nancy (Amos Zehr), Sarah (Rudy Jantzi), Elizabeth (Emanuel Gerber), Ezra Steckly (Katie), Katie Steckly and Emma Gerber (Steckly). Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, 4831 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley on Friday, November 25, 2016 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Bishop John Gerber officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christian Aid Ministries or Knollcrest Lodge would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com