Esther Kurtz Stoltzfus, 94 years of Elverson, died on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Reading Hospital, following an illness.
She was born in Berks County, Pa. on Sunday, May 31, 1931. Esther was the daughter of the late Ira and Irene (Yoder) Kurtz. She was the wife of the late Pastor Merle G. Stoltzfus, who died on August 1, 2022.
Esther was a homemaker to her beloved family. She was an important part of Merle’s ministry and church planting. Esther enjoyed gardening, flowers and vegetables. In her later years she pieced many quilts tops for charity. Esther volunteered at Reuzit. She had a warm greeting and smile for everyone she met. Her trust in God’s care for her was evident.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Merle G. Stoltzfus, a daughter, Pearl Koenig, two brothers, Earl Kurtz and Lester Kurtz and a sister, Verna Kurtz .
Surviving family members include a son, Craig and his wife Linda Stoltzfus of Elverson and two daughters, Christine and her husband Jeff King of Farmville, VA and Rose and her husband Bob Tursack of Glenmoore. There are 11 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10 AM at Hopewell Christian Fellowship, 2286 Hopewell Road, Elverson, Pa. 19520, with Pastor Gary Buck and Pastor Bill Wright officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the Hopewell Christian Fellowship. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family at the adjoining cemetery.
Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
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