Apr 1, 2021
Orpha W. Gingrich, 94, of Evendale, went to be with Jesus at 4:51 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021m at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Dec. 27, 1926, in Fayette Twp., Juniata County, she is a daughter of the late Michael W. and Alma (Lauver) Wert.
On June 22, 1947, she married her late husband, J. Lloyd Gingrich, with whom she was blessed to share over 72 years of marriage before his passing on April 11, 2020. Together, they farmed for many years in Evendale.
She is survived by: her children, Margaret Varner and her husband Tim, of McAlisterville, John M. Gingrich and his wife Rosanne, of Richfield, David Gingrich and his wife Phyllis, of Thompsontown, Dale Gingrich and his wife Gladys, of Richfield, Barbara Gingrich, of Richfield, Paul Gingrich and his wife Debra, of Dillsburg, and Marie Vredevelt and her husband Kirk, of Alto, MI; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and her extended family.