M. Irvin Eberly, 81, of Gap, passed away unexpectedly at Brandywine Hospital on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
He was married 59 years to Alma Hoover Eberly. Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Menno M. and Lizzie S. Brubaker Eberly.
Irvin was a farmer and for many years was a Pioneer Seed salesman. He was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
Surviving besides his wife is a son, Kenneth L. Eberly of Gap; two daughters, Carol A. wife of Wilmer J. Bowman of Narvon, and Teresa J. wife of Francis Olweiler III of Elizabethtown; four grandchildren, one great grandchild; three brothers, Leon husband of Mary Eberly of Leesport, Marvin husband of Tina Eberly of East Earl, and Lester husband of Sharon Eberly of Ephrata; and four sisters, Arlene Horst of Ephrata, Margaret wife of Willis Nolt of Peach Bottom, Kathryn wife of Earl Hurst of New Holland, and Laura wife of Amos Hursh of Ephrata.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 12, at 9 am at Fairmount Homes, Farm Crest Chapel, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata, with further services at 9:30 at Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Farm Crest Chapel on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers.