5/23/2017
John J. Lapp, 93, of 147 Amishtown Road, New Holland passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at his home. Born in New Holland he was the son of the late John K. and Elizabeth Smucker Lapp. He was the husband of the late Barbara Beiler Lapp. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Surviving are: 8 children, Aaron husband of Lizzie Blank Lapp, New Holland, Lizzie wife of Moses Esh, Paradise, John K. Jr. husband of Sally Beiler Lapp, New Holland, Sylvan husband of Lydia King Lapp, Atglen, Lydia wife of Amos Lapp, Edna wife of Elmer Lapp, both of Gordonville, Amos husband of Elizabeth Stoltzfus Lapp, Barbara wife of John King, both of New Holland; 71 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Lizzie wife of Amos Stoltzfus, Narvon; brother, Melvin Lapp, Salunga; two sisters, Elizabeth wife of Amos Stoltzfus, Mary wife of Benuel Fisher, both of New Holland. He was preceded in death by a stillborn son; sons, David, Emanuel and Benuel Lapp; two brothers, Emanuel and Omar Lapp; three sisters, Bena Beiler, Miriam Stoltzfus, and Barbara Lapp.
Funeral services will be from the John King residence, 143 Amishtown Rd., New Holland, on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 9 am EST with interment following in Stoltzfus Cemetery. Friends may call at the late home from the time of this notice till the service. Kindly omit flowers.