Mary R. Schroeder, 89, died Dec. 17, 2022, at Landis Homes in Lititz, Pa. She lived most of her life in Akron.

Born in Manheim Township, she was the daughter of immigrants from Crimea (1923), Henry H. and Anna (Neustadter) Rosenfeld. She was the wife of Vernon E. Schroeder, with whom she shared over 71 years of marriage.

She was a member of Forest Hills Mennonite Church and formerly Bethel Mennonite Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and teaching Sunday school.

A dedicated wife, mother and homemaker, she enjoyed quilting and playing organ and loved furry pets. She excelled in the gifts of hospitality and service — as a foster parent, adopting a son, volunteering at Landis Homes, the local hospital and Akron Elementary School playground, as well as opening her home to board five international trainees for Mennonite Central Committee.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Rick D. (Connie) Schroeder and Robert E. (Maryjane) Schroeder; a daughter-in-law, Dena Schroeder; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Anges Hacker.

She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald L. Schroeder; two infant sons, John V. and Timothy R.; and seven siblings, Henry Rosenfeld, John Rosenfeld, Helen Rosenfeld, Agnes Rosenfeld, Elizabeth Dillard, Tina Brink and Anna Fizkee.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Landis Homes Caring Fund.