FT WAYNE, IN
Elva LaReine (Sissy) Hostetler, 85, died Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born August 7, 1930 the daughter of the late “Albert W and Elva (Jump) Zuber in Hicksville, OH.
Elva was a 1949 graduate of Hicksville High School. She was united in marriage to Jack R Hostetler on April 15, 1951. He preceded her in death November 1, 1983.
She was active in the Hicksville Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Eastern Stars and CAREP (Care and Respect for Each Person).
Elva is survived by her son Bruce (LeAnn) of Ft Wayne; two grandchildren Jennifer Hostetler of Speedway, IN and Jonathan (Jessica) Hostetler of Woodburn, IN and a great grandson Wesson Ray Hostetler. Also surviving is a sister Joyce (Bill) Lower of Denver, CO and a twin brother Albert J. (Sonny) Zuber of Warner Robbins, GA.
She was preceded in death by two children, infant daughter LaReine and a son Tom Alan and siblings Phyllis Zuber, Willa Huston and Robert Zuber.
The funeral for Elva will be at Smith & Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville on Wednesday at 11:00 at the funeral home with Pastor Max Begley officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Home Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cripple Children and Adult Society or the CCFA Support Group: Fort Wayne, IN. (Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America).
Online condolences may be shared at www.smithbrownfuneralhome.com.
