Sara Hartzler

Sara Edith Peachey Hartzler, 85, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the Harman House of VMRC surrounded by her daughters.

Mrs. Hartzler was born on March 10, 1939 in Belleville, PA and was a daughter of the late Louis Samuel and Sadie Zelda Peachey.

Sara was a dedicated professional, having worked as a buyer and associate for Leggett Department Store. She was also a waitress for many years in her early life. In her retirement, she found joy in reading a good book, going to movies, spending time at the beach with her family and friends, and most importantly, doting on and taking care of her grandchildren. She was the sweetest, Mom, Nana, Sister, Friend, and Colleague.

On July 5,1958 she married Lester Thomas Hartzler who preceded her in death on 04/03/1989.

Surviving are her two daughters, Jennifer Kaye Hartzler of Ponte Vedra, FL, Sheri Ann Hartzler Smucker (David); siblings, Louis Peachey (Ann) of Belleville, PA, Charity Schober of Lebanon OH, Ann McCarthy of Huntersville, NC, James Peachey (April) of Pottsville, PA, Iva Portlock (Kelly) of Jones, OK; and grandchildren, Olivia Smucker, Aaron Smucker, Natalie Smucker, Elizabeth Corrao, Philip Corrao, and Caroline Corrao; and 23 nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Sara was preceded in death by her siblings, Samuel Peachey, Catherine Weaver, and Lee Peachey.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at Community Mennonite Church on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Association, apdaparkinson.org.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.