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Inez L. "Sis Langham" Elder, 92, of Buffalo Mills, went to be with the Lord on Thursday at her home in Buffalo Mills, surrounded by her loving family. Inez was born in Moss Creek, daughter of the late James E. and Martha C. (Woodring) Burkhart.
On June 10, 1978, she married her husband, W. Clifford Elder, who preceded her in death on July 17, 2016.
She is survived by a son, William E. Langham, of Buffalo Mills; daughter, Pamela J., wife of Steve Ross, of Duncansville; daughter, Lori A., wife
of Erich Stotler, of Duncansville; son-in-law, Wayne Rice, of Bedford; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Delores Snyder and Teddy Shaw; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Inez was preceded in death by infant son, James Langham; daughter, Molly Rice; siblings: Merle, Melvin, Guy and Dorothy Constantino, Gerladine Zinza and Jean Bailey.
Inez was a member of Buffalo Mills Christian Church, where she was the church secretary for many years. She was a member of the Manns Choice Senior Center and a Board Member at the Manns Choice Community Center. She worked at Puritan Sportswear, where she worked as a Looper.
A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Buffalo Mills Christian Church, 164 Church St., Buffalo Mills, with Pastor Leona Logan officiating.
Interment will be at Dry Ridge Cemetery, Buffalo Mills.
Arrangements are by Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Inez L. Elder to Buffalo Mills Christian Church, formerly Buffalo Mills United Methodist Church: 164 Church St., Buffalo Mills, PA 15534.
Online condolences may be expressed at geiselfuneral.com.