In Memory of

Lila

M.

Harshberger

Obituary for Lila M. Harshberger

HARSHBERGER - Lila M. (Shetler) of Davidsville, passed away peacefully at Windber Hospice on June 9, 2023 at the age of 88. Born January 6, 1935 in Davidsville, the daughter of Harry Y. and Stella M. (Thomas) Shetler. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Lester R. “Pete” Harshberger; sister, Bernice (Boyd) Hershberger; sisters-in-law, Mildred Blucas, Dorothy Ramos and Lois Cable; brothers-in-law, Paul Harshberger, Sr, Tony Blucas, Eli Helmuth, Herman Mellinger, Sandford Peachey and Tony Ramos; granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Byer and in-laws Erwin and Trella (Eash) Harshberger. Survived by children, Lynn (Richard) Byer, Linda Clawson and Loren Harshberger; grandchildren, Jeff (Lindsay) Byer, Kevin Byer, Jake (Colleen) Clawson, Amelia Clawson and fiancé Luke Lindsay and Jesse (Brittany) Spory; great-grandchildren, Lola, Lila, Elliot, Kylee, Bella, Maci and Carter; brothers-in-law, Dave (Joyce) Harshberger and Jim Cable; sisters-in-law, Martha (Maynard Kurtz) Helmuth, Mary Peachey and Carol Mellinger and many beloved nieces and nephews. Lila was a 1952 graduate of Johnstown Mennonite School and a 1954 graduate of Conemaugh School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse in many different capacities over the years and retired from WIC. She also very much enjoyed her four years of long-distance trucking with Pete. Lila was a long-time faithful member of Kaufman Mennonite Church. She loved to sing and was in a trio for many years. She also loved when the kids and grandkids gathered for the holidays. She enjoyed keeping in touch with friends and family by sending cards and making phone calls. Lila will be greatly missed, but we rejoice that she will be reunited with her loved ones and her favorite dog Lucky. The family would like to thank the staff at Windber Hospice for the wonderful care Lila received during her stay there. A visitation will be held at Kaufman Mennonite Church, 916 Miller Picking Rd, Davidsville on Monday, June 12, 2023 from 10AM until the time of service at noon with Pastor Michael Dean presiding. Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Davidsville is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MCC (Mennonite Relief Fund) PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501 or Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave, Windber, PA 15963. To express condolences, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.