Ida M. Ayers

Ida M. (Butler) Ayers, 88, of East Freedom, passed away, late Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg, after a brief illness.

She was born Dec. 22, 1932, in East Freedom, daughter of the late Harry Leo and Ella May (Kauffman) Butler. On Sept. 17, 1954, she married Alvin F. "Pete" Ayers at Smith Corner Independent Mennonite Church. Pete preceded her in death on June 16, 2008, after 53 years of marriage.

She is survived by three sons: Jeff (Mary) of Camp Hill, Rod (Christy) of Roaring Spring and Mike (Sharon) of Martinsburg; six grandchildren: Beth Ayers-Wright, Matt Ayers, Ty Ayers,...