Edna Ruth Stabler1,2

F, (1 August 1921 - 14 December 2020)
     Edna Ruth Stabler was born on 1 August 1921. She was the daughter of Andrew Walter Stabler and Gertude Laura Gilbert. Edna Ruth Stabler married, at age 20, Donald Wilbur Strouble, age 23, son of Elisha M. Strouble and Olive Hendrickson, on Saturday, 23 August 1941.1 Edna Ruth Stabler died on 14 December 2020 at age 99 years, 4 months and 13 days.
     As of circa 1980, Edna Ruth Stabler and Donald Wilbur Strouble lived at 340 Bennett Street, Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Her obituary was published on 16 December 2020 on the website for Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Her obituary stated:

     Edna R. Strouble, 99, of Montoursville, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at her residence.

     She was born on August 1, 1921 in Pennsdale, the daughter of Andrew W. and Gertrude (Gilbert) Stabler, Sr.

     Edna was a secretary with her husband at Lovell & Strouble Machine-Shop, she graduated in 1939 from Montoursville High School and was the last member of the class, was an active member at Bethel United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was their oldest member, she enjoyed baking, crocheting and loved and doted on her grandchildren.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald W. Strouble; and brother, Andrew W. Stabler, Jr.

     Surviving are three daughters, Carolyn K. “Cookie” Stryker, of Fort Worth, TX., Deanna L. Strouble, of Montoursville, and Jacalyn L. Strouble, of Pittsboro; “daughter”, Joyce Rhodes; four grandchildren, Stephanie Widner, Christopher Stryker, Paul and Anthony Frey; seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

     There will be a graveside service Monday, December 21, 2020 11:30 a.m. at Montoursville Cemetery with Rev. Richard M. Barner officiating.

     There will be a walk-through viewing on Monday 10-11:00 a.m. at Spitler Funeral Home, 733 Broad St., Montoursville, PA 17754.

     Following Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines, masks and social distancing will be required.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Missionary Kevin Stabler, c/o Youth With A Mission, P.O. Box 3000, Garden Valley, TX 75771-3000; or Bethel United Methodist Church, 717 Kimble Hill Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701.

     To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Edna R. Strouble, please visit our floral store.3
Last Edited=30 Dec 2020

Citations

  1. [S828] Donald W. Strouble obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 22 October 2005. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  2. [S2335] "Andrew W. Stabler Jr. obituary," Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 30 May 2013, online archives (http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/596161/… : accessed 10 October 2013). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  3. [S2728] "Edna R. Strouble obituary," Spitler Funeral Home website, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, 16 December 2020, online archives (https://www.spitlerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Edna-Strouble : accessed 16 December 2020). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.