Ella M. (Schondelmeier) Lein, 101, passed Saturday, November 29, 2025, at The Brethren Home Community.  She was the wife of the late William J. Lein, who passed May 11, 2003.

Ella was born July 14, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Ella M. (Giles) Schondelmeier.

Ella served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and was a member of the Faith Community of The Brethren Home Community.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11 AM, at Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 302 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford, with Rev. Linda Titzel officiating.  Burial will be in New Oxford Cemetery with military honors by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard.  A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the service.  Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.  Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.