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Eloise M. Topper 1926-2026

Eloise M. Topper went to be with the Lord and Savior on June 26, 2026.

She was born August 10, 1926 to the late Frank and C. Muriel Miller.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Grim, of Dover, PA and Sue Rentzel and her husband Terry, of Gardners, PA. She also left behind five grandchildren 10 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde W. Topper, a brother, Joseph Miller, her sister, Betty Donaldson and her husband Guy, and a granddaughter, Laura Spangler.

Eloise was a 1944 graduate of Arendtsville Vocational Tech and worked for many years as an executive secretary at Letterkenny Army Depot.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2026 at Flohr’s Lutheran Church, 595 Flohr’s Church Rd., McKnightstown, PA with Rev. Gene Tucker officiating.

Burial will be in the Flohr’s Church Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Monday morning at the church.

The Monahan Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements and online condolences may be made at the funeral home’s website.


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