Eli S. Lapp

Eli S. Lapp, 87, formerly of Akron, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community. Born in Gordonville, Eli was a son of the late David Y. and Ada S. (Stoltzfus) Lapp and the loving husband of 47 years to Marilyn J. (Good) Lapp until her passing in 2010.

Eli was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a well-skilled carpenter and craftsman. Eli worked in construction and remodeling all his life, including several years with Rich Maid Kabinetry of Myerstown. He was a member, usher, and former trustee of the Hope United Methodist Church in Ephrata.

Eli is survived by sisters, Naomi (late Levi Esh) and Lena (late Benuel King) both of Millersburg; brothers Leon Lapp (Ruthie) of Gap and Ben Lapp of Sarasota, FL; sisters-in-law, Annie Lapp of Gap, Katie King of Gordonville, and Emma Lapp of Strasburg. Eli was predeceased by brothers, Henry, David, and Emanuel; and sisters, Rebecca Beiler, Sarah Stoltzfus, Anna Mary and Katie Lapp.

A Viewing will be held on Thurs., Nov. 7th from 12p.m. to 1p.m. at Gravenor Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc., 100 W. Main St., Ephrata and the Funeral Service will begin at 1p.m. Interment will follow in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery, East Earl.