Jacob S. Byers

Jacob S. Byers, 92, Stoystown, died peacefully at home Dec. 16, 2017. Born July 21, 1925 in Letterkenny Twp. Chambersburg, son of the late Daniel and Mary (Sollenberger) Byers. Preceded in death by son Mark Jacob Byers, grandson Jonathan Byers, great grandson Cody Alan Nissley, and sisters Mary and Thelma Byers. Surviving family members include his wife the former Rachel S. Meyers, whom he married Dec. 19, 1950; five children: Mary Susan (James) Weaver, Stoystown, Rodger L. (Ruth) Byers, Free Union, VA, David R. (Frances) Byers, Stanardsville, VA, Rebecca A. (Marvin) Sensenig, Hartley, DE, and Deborah K. (Henry) Blank, Corona, NY; 24 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; two brothers Arthur S. Byers, Chambersburg, and Daniel Byers, Jr., St. Thomas; and a sister Esther (Blaine) Brechbill, Chambersburg. He was a farmer most of his working years. Jacob was a member of Somerset Mennonite Fellowship Church, Stoystown. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 19, 2017 at Lemasters Old Order River Brethren Meeting House, 9878 Etter Ave., Mercersburg, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 20, 2017. Mark Rock, Lynn Diller, Keith Sensenig and John Byers officiating. Interment Meyers Cemetery, Mercersburg. Arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com

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