Mary Elizabeth (McQuade) Landis

Mary Elizabeth Landis, 103, Berlin, died March 12, 2025 at home. Born July 31, 1921 in Fairhope, daughter of John and Binnie (Tipton) McQuade. Preceded in death by parents, husband Myron “Mike” Landis, daughter Carole Holland, grandson Michael Baltzer, granddaughter Jodi Abramowich, brothers Leon, Paul, Gilbert, and Guy McQuade, and sister Flora Lambert. Survived by her daughters: Sondra Baltzer and Connie Slope; grandchildren: Lani and Lori Holland, Brian (Jill) and Steven (Arica) Slope; great grandchildren: Emily Fisher, Tessa Belsterling (fiance Brandon Fisher), John Abramowich (fiancée Emma Spenilli), Michael Abramowich, and Ivy, Isaac, and Michael Slope; great great grandchildren: Parker, Chase, Jaxson and Hope Belsterling, Camden, Mason and Ella Abramowich, and Steel and Livian Abramowich; step grandchildren: John Jr. and David Baltzer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a 1938 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School. Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening and braiding wool rugs. Her legacy of love, compassion, and service to her family and friends continues to inspire us all. Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. Rev. Robert Keplinger officiating. Interment Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 Main St., Berlin, PA 15530. Arrangements entrusted to Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.