HOWARD- Sarah J. Raber, 91, of 7289 Wharton Lane, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at her residence.
She was born July 15, 1923 in Holmes Co. to the late Joe C.D. and Emma C. (Wengerd) Miller. She was married to Bishop David L. Raber, who preceded her in death on July 20, 2000. She was a member of the Old Order Amish.
She is survived by two step-daughters and three step-sons; Mattie (Levi) Yoder, Mary (Yost) Miller, both of Big Prairie, Abe (Mary) Raber of the home, Dan (Lydia) Raber of Howard, and Roman (Naomi) Raber of Danville, 30 step-grandchildren, 145 step-great-grandchildren, three brothers; Neal (Mattie) Miller, Ammon (Lydia) Miller, and Abe (Fannie) Miller, one sister, Ada (Roman) Yoder, and two sisters-in-laws; Sarah (John) Miller, and Mattie (Joe) Miller.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, four brothers; Crist Miller, Andy Miller, John Miller, and Joe Miller, six sisters; Mary (Dan) Stutman, Anna (John) Hershberger, Mattie (Aden) Yoder, Emma (Roy) Miller, Amanda Miller and Enda Miller.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at the home of Abe D. Raber, with Bishop Alvin A. Troyer officiating. Burial will be in the Raber Cemetery in Ripley Twp., Big Prairie, OH. Friends may call at the home any time. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is assisting the family. www.fischerfuneralhome.com
