Creta M. Jacobs, 92, of Arendtsville, PA passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Cross Keys Village, New Oxford, PA.
She was born July 30, 1934 in Gettysburg, PA the daughter of the late Nevin C. and Ruth Sauerwein Epley. Her husband, John M. Jacobs died in 2016.
Mrs. Jacobs was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arendtsville, PA where she served in the church choir, was a Sunday school teacher and former Council member.
Creta was a graduate of Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing, Millersville University and Shippensburg University, where she earned a Master’s Degree. For a short period of time was employed by Dr. Raymond Sheely and the Gettysburg Hospital. Thereafter she was employed by the Pennsylvania Welfare Office in Gettysburg for 4 years, and for 20 years she was a school nurse for the Gettysburg Area School District. Creta was active in 4-H, and a member of the local PSERS.
Mrs. Jacobs is survived by a son, William M. (Bill) Jacobs and his wife Rose; two grandsons, Benjamin Jacobs and his wife Carrie, and Adam Jacobs and his wife Kelly; five great grandchildren, Lane, Aleah, Caleb, Elias and Oliver Jacobs.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11 a.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church, Arendtsville, PA with Rev. Richard Schoenly officiating. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Arendtsville, PA. There will be a viewing at the church on Friday, November 13th from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 38 North High Street, Arendtsville, PA 17303 or the Arendtsville Fire Company, 48 Pearl Street, Biglerville, PA 17303.
Online obituary and condolences available at the funeral home’s website.
