Iona L. Zuercher

Iona Luella Zuercher, 83, of Berne went to her heavenly home unexpectedly on Sunday, October 23, 2016. She was born on October 5, 1933 in Berne to Archie H. and Florence M. (Bowen) Smitley. She was married on December 7, 1951 to Paul W. Zuercher.

She was a homemaker and former Avon lady. She was a member of Bethel Brethren Church in Berne. She was an avid antique collector.

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

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Rev. Lester Smitley.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the 10:00 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, October 26 at Swiss Village Chapel in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Joe Nass.

Memorials may be made to Youth for Christ (ministry of grandson, Brandon Bowman).

Arrangements provided by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne. Sign the guest book online at www.yagerkirchhofer.com.