Reba W. Reppert

Reba W. Reppert, 85, of Manheim, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family following a brief illness on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Born in Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Stella Hilton Witman. Reba was employed by the former Raymark Industries Manheim in her early years. She was the loving wife of Harry James "Jim" Reppert and they observed their 65th wedding anniversary in February of this year. Reba was an active and faithful member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Manheim and was involved in many activities and groups within the church. Her life's passion was her grandchildren and great grandchildren and she devoted much of her life to participating in all of their activities. Surviving in addition to her husband are three daughters: Donna L. Rhodes of Manheim, Gail E. wife of James Phillips of Pottstown, Teresa A. "Terri" wife of Dennis E. Enck of Manheim, a son, Scot J. husband of Susan Merkey Reppert of Manheim, eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, two sisters: Gladys wife of Leslie Johnstone of Virginia Beach, VA., Lenore "Peggy" Ellison of Leonardtown, MD. , and a brother: Clarence "Whitey" husband of Paula Witman of Manheim. Preceding her in death is a son-in-law Richard Rhodes Jr., and four brothers: Milfred, Glenn, Dale and Clyde "Red" Witman. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 2 South Hazel Street, Manheim, on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Interment is in Conestoga Memorial Park Lancaster. There will be a viewing at the church on Monday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of service. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Reba's memory to the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund 2 South Hazel Street, Manheim, PA 17545 or Hospice of Lancaster County P. O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.