Paul G. Landis

Paul G. Landis, 87, of Lancaster, PA died on April 30, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Miles B. and Anna (Groff) Landis.  He and his wife Anna Marie “Ann” Hershey celebrated 67 years of marriage.  He was a current member of Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church.

Paul worked for many years with the Eastern Mennonite Missions and served as Bishop for the Lancaster Mennonite Conference, retiring in 1993.  In his later years, he enjoyed working at the Manheim Auto Auction and was an active volunteer for Hospice & Community Care.

In addition to his wife, Ann, he is survived by three sons, Rev. Daniel R. Landis (husband of Jacqueline Cochrane) of Marysville, PA, Pastor Steven E. Landis (husband of Rosemary Kindy) of Harrisonburg, VA and Michael P. Landis (husband of Sarah English) of Portland, ME and a daughter, Marie A. Burkholder (wife of Galen Burkholder) of Landisville, PA.  Also surviving are nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Gloria Ann; sister, Beulah Diffenbach and a brother, John N. Landis.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM.   A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul’s memory may be sent to: Global Disciples, 315 W James St #202, Lancaster, PA 17603.