Mabel Horst Eshleman

Mabel Horst Eshleman, age 96, passed away March 13, 2026.  

She was born in Bareville, PA the daughter of the late William S. and Ella Sensenig Horst.  She was married to D. Rohrer Eshleman for 71 years. 

She is survived by Keith (Susan Weaver) Eshleman of Landisville, PA, Leanne (Steve) Benner of Beaverton, OR, Louise (Howard) Yoder of London, OH, and Rodney (Cindy Herr) Eshleman of Harrisonburg, VA, 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, a sister Norlene (Jake) Hess of Harrisonburg, VA and a foster daughter, Itaferu (Dr. Solomon Hailemariam) Tamerat of Ethiopia. She was predeceased by sisters Helen White, Mildred Horst, Elaine Horst and brother Linford Horst. 

Mabel graduated from Lancaster Mennonite School, Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing and served under Eastern Mennonite Mission Board in Ethiopia for 15 years. She was the first woman to serve on the board of Eastern Mennonite Missions. She also served on the board of Good Enterprises and volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 40+ years. Mabel was a long-time member of Landisville Mennonite Church. 

She enjoyed traveling, reading, making quilts, and growing plants and flowers. Her greatest joys were her children and grandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held at the Landisville Mennonite Church on Monday, March 16, 2026, with visitation at 10:00 am and service at 11:00 am. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Mabel’s memory to the Meserete Kristos College and Seminary in Ethiopia at: M. K. College Link, Box 1701, Harrisonburg, VA.