Eleanor Elizabeth Artz, age 91, of Fountain, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Kepler Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Elizabethville.

She was born on Wednesday, February 10, 1926, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Earl Yoder and the late Eva Dunkelberger Yoder.

She was a 1943 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia.

Eleanor was a registered nurse for Dr Donald V Malick, Hegins, prior to her retirement.

She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain.

Eleanor enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sports and other activities. She was an avid Phillies and Penn State fan. She enjoyed word search and cooking and baking for her family.

Her husband, Melvin L Artz, passed away in 1982. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Yoder.

She is survived by three sons, Thomas E Artz and his wife Dawn of Hegins , James A Artz and his wife Cathy of Millersburg, and David A Artz and his wife Carla of Tower City; grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsey, Matthew, Michelle, Chelsea, and Emily; and great-grandchildren, Kate and Casey.

Private services were held at the convenience of the family.

Burial was made in Fountain Community Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Fountain Community Center, c/o Kerry Otto, 963 E Mountain Rd, Hegins PA 17938.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .