Anna J. (Hershberger) Borntreger

   Anna J. Borntreger, of Hartly, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 12, 2022, In Bayhealth/ Sussex Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was 74.

    Anna was born March 7, 1948 in Dover, DE to the late Jonas & Lydia(Miller) Hershberger.

   She had worked at Faulkners Store, and Legars I.G.A, before owning the Store in Petersburg. In her later years, Anna was a caregiver to many in their homes. In her free time she liked to travel, and watch her Hummingbirds & Cardinals; but her favorite thing to do was loving, and spending time with her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. She could smile with her eyes, and was affectionately known as "mom" to many.

   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Joseph Henry Borntreger, Jr, and her great-granddaughter, Elsie. 

   Anna was one of 12 siblings, David, Sam, Esther, Atlee, Menno, Rosa, Alvin, Malvin, Calvin, Lester, and Jonas, Jr.

   Anna is survived by her husband of 29 years & father of her children, Joseph Henry Borntreger, Sr, and 5 daughters, Ada Morris-Phillips(Douglas), of Dover; Arlene Kathy Borntreger, of Dover; Barbara Willis(Edward), of Hartly; Rose Thomas, of Appling, Georgia; and Susan Raye Borntreger, of Hartly; 16 grandchildren & 31 great-grandchildren.

   The family wishes to extend a special “Thank You” to the Staff at Bayhealth /Sussex Campus for their compassion, and wonderful care provided to Anna.

   Funeral Services will be held 12 noon, Monday, September 19, 2022, in Maranatha Fellowship, 60 Deer Track Lane, Dover, DE; where family and friends may view from 10am-12pm. Burial will follow in Sharon Hills Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent via:

www.pippinfuneralhome.com.

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