Ella M. Rissler, 78, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at the home of Emma Shirk, where she resided.
Born in West Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late Daniel G. and Jannie B. (Martin) Wanner. On Nov. 14, 1965, she married the late Daniel N. Rissler.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Daniel W. and Barbara A. (Stauffer) Rissler of Port Trevorton; five brothers and sisters: Ada Martin of Denver; Barbara Wanner of Cerulean, Ky.; Martin, husband of Sally Wanner of Port Trevorton; Anna Martin of Cerulean, Ky.; and John, husband of Rose Wanner of Port Trevorton; four sisters-in-law, Martha Wanner of Tennessee, Sadie Wanner of Ephrata, Ruth Wanner and Anny Mary Wanner, both of Port Trevorton; four grandsons, Daniel S., Leroy S., Adam S., and Matthew S. Rissler; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers: Harry, Daniel, William, Samuel and Aaron Wanner; one sister: Mary M. Wanner; and two brothers-in-law: Daniel Rissler and Levi Martin.
Services will be held at the home of Emma Shirk Dec. 19 at 12:30 p.m., with further services at 1:15 at Groffdale Frame Mennonite Church, 90 Groffdale Church Road, Leola. Burial will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
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