Mildred L. Ekis

Mildred L. (Bennett) Ekis of Strongstown, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at the ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lancaster.

The daughter of the late Warren D. and Eva L. (Hill) Bennett, she was born Aug. 26, 1928, in Strongstown.

Mrs. Ekis lived most of her life in the Strongstown area. She was an active life-long member of the Strongstown United Methodist Church. Mildred combined her talent of sewing with her compassion for charity work by making hundreds of beautiful comforters for donation to various organizations. In later years, she and her daughter were weekly participants in the town’s local farmer’s market.

Mrs. Ekis is survived by three children: Kathy Coffman and husband David, of Lancaster; Carol Gima, of Lancaster; and David Ekis and wife Melissa, of Lancaster; eight grandchildren: Stacie Duncan and husband James, Sara Dyson, David Coffman and wife Tanya, Matthew Gima, Shane Ekis and wife Sydney, Cyrus Gima, Dylan Ekis and Conner Ekis; five great-grandchildren: Malachi Coffman, Logan Coffman, Kingston Coffman, Justin Duncan and Jaden Duncan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Ekis; daughter, Karen Ekis; grandson, Joshua Coffman; and sister, Viola Bennett Gunter.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater PA Chapter, 1100 Liberty Ave, Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, only a graveside service is planned at 1:00 pm on Tuesday at Pineland Cemetery, Strongstown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home.