Lena Martin Brubacher, 86, of Loveville, MD died April 14, 2010, she was born October 27, 1923 in Ephrata, PA. She was the daughter of the late David W. and Mary Martin Stauffer.

Lena was the loving wife of the late John G. Brubacher whom she married on June 28, 1945 in Loveville, MD. He preceded Lena in death in 1976.

She is survived by her children Allen Brubacher, Sally Brubacher, Elmer Brubacher, Elva Weaver, Ida Gehman and Miriam Brubacker all of Loveville, MD, Kathryn Wenger of Hillsboro, OH and Eleanor Sensenig of Shobonier, IL; 56 Grandchildren and 91 Great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Eva Brubacker, Daniel M. Stauffer and John M. Stauffer all from Port Trevorton, PA, Mary Brubacker of Mt. Pleasant, PA, Elizabeth M. Brubaker of Scottsville, KY, Norman M. Stauffer of Loveville, MD and Levi M. Stauffer of Liverpool, PA.

Lena was preceded in death by her siblings Minnie, Luke and David.

Lena was a homemaker and Seamstress who sewed for Town Cleaners in Leonardtown, MD for 32 years. She has lived in St. Mary's County since 1942 moving here from Lancaster County, PA.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 3:00PM – 5:00 PM and from 5:30PM-8:00PM in the family home. Services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Stauffer Mennonite Church, Loveville, MD at 9:30AM. Internment will follow at Stauffer Mennonite Church Cemetery, Loveville, MD.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.