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Inez L. Elder

October 16, 1932 — October 2, 2025

Buffalo Mills

Inez (Sis Langham) L. Elder, 92, of Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at her home in Buffalo Mills, surrounded by her loving family.

Inez was born in Moss Creek, PA. on October 16, 1932, daughter of the late James E. and Martha C. (Woodring) Burkhart.

On June 10, 1978, she married her husband W. Clifford Elder, who preceded her in death on July 17, 2016.

She is survived by son- William E. Langham, of Buffalo Mills; daughter- Pamela J. wife of Steve Ross, of Duncansville; daughter- Lori A. wife of Erich Stotler, of Duncansville; son-in-law- Wayne Rice, of Bedford; 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters: Delores Snyder, Teddy Shaw; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Inez is preceded in death by infant son- James Langham, daughter- Molly Rice; siblings: Merle, Melvin, Guy and Dorothy Constantino, Gerladine Zinza, and Jean Bailey.

Inez was a member of Buffalo Mills Christian Church, where she was the church secretary for numerous years. She was a member of the Manns Choice Senior Center and a Board Member at the Manns Choice Community Center. She worked at Puritan Sportswear, where she worked as a looper.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Buffalo Mills Christian Church, 164 Church St. Buffalo Mills, PA. 15534.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 2 PM at Buffalo Mills Christian Church with Pastor Leona Logan officiating.

Interment will be at Dry Ridge Cemetery, Buffalo Mills, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Inez L. Elder to Buffalo Mills Christian Church, formerly Buffalo Mills United Methodist Church: 164 Church St. Buffalo Mills, PA. 15534.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania.

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