Elaine K. Eichfeld

   Elaine K. Eichfeld, 74, of Lititz, died peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy Erdley Ditzler. Elaine was the wife of Wayne P. Eichfeld, and they observed their 47^th wedding anniversary in December of last year. Elaine graduated from Juniata College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and continued her education when she received her master’s degree from Millersville University. She retired from the Pequea Valley School District, where she taught for many years at Salisbury Elementary School.  Elaine attended St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Lititz, and was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lebanon Chapter.

   Surviving in addition to her husband, Wayne, are three sons: Wesley husband of Jennifer Eichfeld of Tuckerton, NJ, Dr. Chad Eichfeld husband of Dr. Sarah Eichfeld of State College, Christopher husband of Erin Eichfeld of Campbelltown, six grandchildren, and a brother, Timothy Ditzler of Mount Gretna.

  Memorial services for Elaine will be held at Lebanon Valley Bible Church, 1482 Horseshoe Pike, Lebanon, on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Friday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.  Interment will be in Old Zion Cemetery, Elizabeth Township.