K. Elaine Wise, 91, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, July 5th, 2026, at Luther Acres Nursing Home. Elaine was the wife of Paul W. Wise who passed away in October of 2013.

Elaine was a life member of the VFW Post 3376 and also a lifetime member of Bethany United Church of Christ. She also belonged to the Friendly Circle.

Her activities included water volleyball, line dancing, and water exercise. Her favorite hobbies were playing hand and foot and all types of card games and solving cryptoquips. She could always be seen reading a book.

She was the daughter of the late Martin Irvin Eitnier, Sr. and Lizzie G. (Harting) Eitnier. She is survived by her three children, Scott A. Wise of Stevens, Denise Rae Ruth, and Stewart L. Wise, both of Ephrata; and siblings, Peggy Ench, and John Eitnier. She is predeceased by a brother, Martin I. Eitnier Jr.

A viewing will be held on Friday, July 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a funeral service starting at 1:30 p.m. at Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre; 34-38 N. Reamstown Road, Reamstown (Stevens), PA 17567.

She will be buried next to her husband, Paul, at Indiantown Gap in Annville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to Luther Care for their “Caring Fund”:

Office for Philanthropy at Luthercare, 600 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543.