Iona L. Zuercher

October 5, 1933 - October 23, 2016

Iona Luella Zuercher, 83, Berne went to her Heavenly Home Sunday afternoon October 23, 2016 unexpectedly at her residence at Swiss Village. She was born on October 5, 1933 to Archie H. and Florence M.(Bowen)Smitley. She married Paul W, Zuercher on December 7, 1951 and were married almost 65 years who survives.

Iona was a homemaker and former Avon Lady and an avid Antique collector. She was a member of the Bethel Brethren Church.

Survivors include her husband, Paul, three daughters; Kathy(David)Diveley, Kendra(Verle)Lloyd both of Berne, Karleen Zuercher of Medina, Oh., son, Kerry(Denise)Zuercher of Celina, Oh., grandchildren; Kassie(Brandon)Bowman, Bryan(Angela)Lloyd, Ben(Amy)Diveley, Rachel Diveley, Jacob Diveley, Leah, Renee, Sierra Zuercher, great-granddaughters, Olivia, Kiva, Lloyd, and Nora Diveley.

Preceding in death are her parents and brother Lester Smitley.

A Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 10:00 am at Swiss Village Auditorium with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Officiating is Pastor Joe Nass.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Youth For Christ(Ministry of grandson, Brandon Bowman)

Sign the guest book on-line at www.yagerkirchhofer.com

Arrangements by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home.