5/6/2025
Eli K. Stoltzfus, 83, of 372 Red Well Road, New Holland, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at his residence. Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Stephen E. and Rebecca King Stoltzfus. He was the husband of Barbara Stoltzfus Stoltzfus. Eli was a retired dairy farmer and member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Besides his wife, he is survived by: children, Rebecca S. wife of Ephraim D. Riehl of New Holland, Martha S. wife of Daniel B. Zook, Jr. of Gordonville, Anna S. Stoltzfus of Casselberry, FL, Stephen S. husband of Martha King Stoltzfus of New Holland, Sadie S. wife of Drew Seeling, Rachel S. wife of Elam R. King both of Wellsboro, PA, Eli K. husband of Mary Ann Stoltzfus Stoltzfus of New Holland, Barbara S. wife of Paul L. Fisher of Manheim, Katie S. wife of John E. Lapp Jr. of Newport, PA, Daniel S. husband of Mary Ellen Zook Stoltzfus of Elliottsburg, PA; 67 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, John Z. Stoltzfus of Newburg; daughter-in-law, Miriam Lantz Stoltzfus of New Holland; siblings, Elizabeth Stoltzfus of New Holland, Levina Stoltzfus of Rebersburg, Amos husband of Rachel Stoltzfus of Kinzers, Rebecca wife of Christ Riehl of Paradise, Stephen husband of Sara Ann Stoltzfus of Gordonville, Daniel husband of Elizabeth Stoltzfus of Gordonville; sisters-in-law, Rachel Stoltzfus of Kinzers, Anna Stoltzfus of Gordonville, Lea Stoltzfus of Gap; brothers-in-law, John Stoltzfus of Narvon, Ephraim Riehl of Kinzers.
Eli was preceded in death by: daughter, Lydia S. Stoltzfus; son, John S. Stoltzfus; grandson, John K. Stoltzfus; brothers, Samuel, Benuel, and John Stoltzfus; sisters, Anna Stoltzfus, Linda Riehl and brother-in-law, Bennie Stoltzfus.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:00 am EST at the residence of Stephen S. and Martha Stoltzfus, 901 Peters Road, New Holland. Friends may call from the time of this notice till the service at the late residence. Interment will be in Dry Hill Cemetery.