Gospel Herald Obituaries - October, 1978

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 39 - October 3, 1978 - page 762

Anderson, N. Grace, daughter of Jefferson D. and Maude B. (Harshbarger) Hostetler, was born in Bratton Twp., Pa., Feb. 18, 1908; died at Huntingdon (Pa.) Hospital, as a result of an automobile accident on Sept. 6, 1978; aged 70 y. She was married to Albert Anderson, who died on July 16, 1978. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth Ann Anderson), 2 sisters (Mrs. Alice Bratton and Mrs. Lois Peachey), and 3 brothers (David W., John M., and Russell Hostetler). She was a member of Mattawana Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Booth Funeral Home, McVeytown, Pa., Sept. 9, in charge of Charles Kauffman, Leon Yoder, and Milton Henry; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Barkey, Alma E., daughter of Samuel and Laura (Risser) Fink, was born at Mishawaka, Ind., July 13, 1900; died at her home of a heart attack, July 21, 1978; aged 78 y. On Oct. 7, 1919, she was married to Walter Barkey, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Wilma ­ Mrs. Leonard Yoder, Phyllis ­ Mrs. James Detweiler, Donna ­ Mrs. Dean Hartman, and Lois ­ Mrs. Lloyd Miller), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Freeman Fink). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 24, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in Olive West Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: An obituary for Alma Barkey is also in the Gospel Herald, October 17, 1978.

Bergey, Sallie Mae, daughter of Harvey L. and Martha (Clemens) Clemmer, was born at Morwood, Pa., Jan. 28, 1905; died of cancer at Souderton, Pa., Sept. 11, 1978; aged 73 y. On Sept. 23, 1922, she was married to Amandus W. Bergey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Betty C. Conrad, Mary Jean ­ Mrs. Lester Gehman, and Clarice ­ Mrs. Lawrence Kratz), 3 sons (Stanley, J. Wesley, and Harold), 22 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (Mervyn Clemmer), and 2 foster sisters (Mrs. Elmer Kratz and Mrs. Charles Hackman). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 13, in charge of John Ruth, Loren Swartzendruber, and Willis Miller; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Eash, Lizzie M. daughter of Jacob and Amanda (Stauffer) Thomas, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Oct. 18, 1885; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., July 20, 1978; aged 92 y. She was married to Menno Eash, who died in March 1943. She is survived by 5 daughters (Cora ­ Mrs. Slater Mishler, Grace, Edith, Edna, and Martha ­ Mrs. Paul Thomas), one son (Earl), 8 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Martha Hershberger, Mrs. Rebecca Keim, and Mrs. Adda Seese). She was preceded in death by 2 sons, one grandson, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. She was a member of Blough Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Thomas Mennonite Church on July 22, in charge of Clayton Shetler, Loren Johns, and David Mishler; interment in church cemetery.

Hollinger, Emma N., daughter of Daniel N. and Catherine (Nissley) Forrey, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 17, 1885; died at Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 7, 1978; aged 92 y. On Apr. 9, 1908, she was married to John W. Hollinger, who died on Nov. 27, 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Richard F. and Kenneth F.), 2 daughters (Jane ­ Mrs. John Kaufhold, Lois ­ Mrs. Ezra Clemens), 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Oliver N. and Walter N. Forrey). She was preceded in death by 2 children (J. Witmer, Alta ­ Mrs. Hershey Brenneman). She was a member of East Chestnut St. Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Landis Homes Chapel on Sept. 11, in charge of James R. Hess and Elam B. Hollinger; interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Hooley, Henry O., son of Enos and Lydia (Yoder) Hooley, was born in Clay Twp., Ind., Mar. 21, 1889; died at Lagrange County Hospital, Sept. 4, 1978; aged 89 y. On June 12, 1908, he was married to Amy May Yoder, who died on Sept. 22, 1968. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ethel ­ Mrs. Edward Raber, Betty ­ Mrs. Ray Stutzman), 5 sons (Orvin, Lee, Victor, Richard, and Wilbur), 27 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, one brother (Milo), and one half brother (LeRoy Mishler). He was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 7, in charge of William Hooley and Harvey Chupp; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Houser, Madeline Grace, daughter of Harry and Letha (Everet) Booker, was born in Haldimand Co., Ont., July 5, 1917; died of cancer at Dunnville, Ont., Sept. 11, 1978; aged 61 y. On Apr. 27, 1940, she was married to Earl Houser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley ­ Mrs. Bill Lucken, Joan ­ Mrs. Elwood King), one son (Paul), 6 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Lloyd and John Booker). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and one brother. She was a member of Rainham Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Ballard-McDonald Funeral Chapel, Sept. 13, in charge of Cyril K. Gingerich and Orrie Gingrich; interment in South Cayuga Mennonite Cemetery.

Jantzi, Aaron, son of Solomon and Mary (Gerber) Jantzi, was born at Wilmont, Minn., May 19, 1903; died of a coronary at his home in Mio, Mich., Sept. 9, 1978; aged 75 y. On Oct. 27, 1927, he was married to Fannie Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mary Anna, Alma, and Edith), one son (Wilbur), and 3 sisters (Amanda Jantzi, Mrs. Nick Jantzi, and Mrs. Isaac Roes). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 11, in charge of Ellsworth Handrich and Melvin Roes; interment in Kittle Cemetery.

Kautz, Bernard B., son of Moses and Ida (Brown) Kautz, was born in Varpulunka, Hungary; died at Palmyra, Pa., Aug. 28, 1978; aged 83 y. He was married to Laura R. Lefever, who died in 1974. Surviving are 3 daughters (Grace ­ Mrs. Eli Landis, Mary ­ Mrs. Samuel Fraim, and Helen ­ Mrs. John Kennedy), 4 sons (Harold L., Bernard, Jr., Melvin L., and Donald L.), 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 28 step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Mellinger Mennonite Church on Aug. 31; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Kurtz, Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel N. and Magdalena (Kendig) Lehman, was born at Millersville, Pa., Dec. 17, 1890; died at her home in Mt. Crawford, Va., July 11, 1978; aged 87 y. She was married to John E. Kurtz, who died on Nov. 11, 1966. Surviving are 5 daughters (Rosa ­ Mrs. Keith Mullet, Mary ­ Mrs. Paul Landis, Ruth ­ Mrs. Cletus Hobbs, Betty ­ Mrs. Byard Deputy, and Edith ­ Mrs. Raymond Himes), one brother (Chester K. Lehman), 24 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Pike Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 14, in charge of Charles Heatwole, Lloyd Horst, Menno S. Brunk, Roger Berry, and John Risser; interment in Pike Church Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 40 - October 10, 1978 - pages 785,786

Frank, Eleanora S., daughter of Henry H. and Emma K. (Stauffer) Franck, was born at Kissel Hill, Pa., June 17, 1894; died at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 10, 1978; aged 84 y. Surviving is one brother (Henry S. Franck). She was a member of the Lititz Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Sept. 14, in charge of Elam W. Stauffer, Lester B. Wenger, and Melvin H. Lauver; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: Should Eleanora's surname be "Franck"?

Garber, Frank Elmer, son of C. J. and Cora (Grove) Garber, was born in Alpha, Minn., May 27, 1898; died of cancer at Moundridge, Kan., Sept. 13, 1978; aged 80 y. On Feb. 12, 1924, he was married to Christina Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Rebecca ­ Mrs. Ivan Petersheim, Willa ­ Mrs. Delmar Nafziger, Frances ­ Mrs. Lemont Ewy, and Roma ­ Mrs. Leo Schmidt), one son (Duane), 23 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Charles), and one sister (Mary Ely). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, one brother, and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of Jerry Quiring and Milo Kauffman, interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Correction: In the obituary of Frank E. Garber (Oct. 10) the fifth daughter was omitted ­ Christina ­ Mrs. Merle Bachman.

Headrick, Donna Kaye, daughter of Melvin and Clara Headrick, was born at La Junta, Colo., Dec. 21, 1961; died in a highway accident on Sept. 2, 1978; aged 16 y. Surviving are her parents, 5 sisters (Betsy, Susan, Mary, Tina, and Rachel) 2 grandmothers (Dessie Headrick and Mina Esch). Funeral services were held at the Cheraw Mennonite Church on Sept. 4, in charge of Darrel D. Otto; interment in the East Holbrook Cemetery.

Hess, Roy L., son of Jacob B. and Mary (Farver) Hess, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 21, 1906; died at Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa., July 16, 1978; aged 73 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Warren F., Harry F., and Walter) and one sister (Mary F.­ Mrs. Russel A. Shissler). He was a member of the Good Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, Pa., July 20, in charge of Jay Bechtold and Russell J. Baer; interment in Good Mennonite Cemetery.

Horton, Rexford, A., son of William and Hazel Horton, was born in Chicago, Ill., Mar. 1, 1916; died of Parkinson's disease at Methodist Hospital, Gary, Ind., Sept. 20, 1978; aged 62 y. On Aug. 13, 1955, he was married to Lois Rauschert, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter (Loralee). He was a member of the Lombard Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of E. Joe and Emma Richards.

Kauffman, Walter, son of Fred E. and Lizzie (Reber) Kauffman, was born in Mio, Mich., Nov. 19, 1916; died as a result of an accident while at work at Mio, Mich., July 13, 1978; aged 61 y. On Dec. 29, 1947, he was married to Leola Oaks, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Marlin, David, Roger, Dennis, Lyle, and Duane), one daughter (Linda) and one granddaughter, 5 sisters (Melvina ­ Mrs. Fred Roel, Eleanor ­ Mrs. Reuben Handrich, Vera Shea, Ruby ­ Mrs. Ivan Gongwer, and Adeline ­ Mrs. Pete Peachy), and 2 brothers (Donald and Charles). He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 15, in charge of Ellsworth Handrich and Howard Keim; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Kerr, Elmira, daughter of Tobias and Elmira Nice, was born in Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 27, 1898; died at Hatfield Mennonite Home, Hatfield, Pa., Sept. 15, 1978; aged 80 y. On Apr. 4, 1921, she was married to Maurice K. Kerr, who died on Dec. 30, 1977. Surviving are one son (Walter N.), one daughter (Marian ­ Mrs. Abram Alderfer), 7 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Spring Mount Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 18, in charge of John R. Smucker and Paul Ruth; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Longenecker, Harry L., son of Samuel and Susan (Lehman) Longenecker, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Mar. 2, 1881; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 6, 1978; aged 97 y. On Jan. 12, 1905, he was married to Irene G. Zimmerman, who died in March 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (Henry and Elmer) and 2 sisters (Susan Hess and Sadie Givens). He was preceded in death by 3 sons (Alvin, Jonas, and Samuel). He was a member of Strickler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 9, in charge of Omar B. Stahl and Russell J. Baer; interment in Shopes Mennonite Cemetery.

Lyndaker, Ira Gerald, son of Joseph and Sarah (Yousey) Lyndaker, was born in Croghan, N.Y., Nov. 23, 1906; died of cancer in Lewis County General Hospital on Sept. 10, 1978; aged 71 y. On Sept. 12, 1929, he was married to Louise Zehr who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Donna ­ Mrs. Nevin Lehman and Sandy K.), one son (Garey), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grand-children, 4 brothers, and one sister. One sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 14, in charge of Julius Moser and Richard Zehr; interment in the church cemetery.

Miller, Esther, daughter of G. Monroe and Anna (Garber) Miller, was born in Vestula, Mich., May 10, 1908; died of heart failure at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., Sept. 4, 1978; aged 70 y. On July 4, 1932, she was married to William R. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Letha ­ Mrs. Willard Ressler, Eileen ­ Mrs. James Shenk, Loretta ­ Mrs. Calvin R. Kaufman, and Jeanette ­ Mrs. Sherwood Patches), 2 sons (Merlyn and Willard), 17 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ruth Kauffman and Cleone ­ Mrs. Era Stutzman), and one brother (Vernon Miller). She was preceded in death by one granddaughter and one brother. She was a member of the Crumstown Mennonite Church, where she served as pastor's wife for 30 years. Funeral services were held at the Forest G. Hay Funeral Home on Sept. 7, in charge of Ernie Hostetler and Elno Steiner; interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Musselman, Henrietta H., daughter of Franklin and Catharine (Hauck) Freed, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Nov. 22, 1895; died at the Telford Lutheran Home for the Aged, Telford, Pa., Sept. 14, 1978; aged 82 y. She was married to John F. Musselman, who died in 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Grace Musselman and Kathryn ­ Mrs. Donald R. Cornelius), 5 sons (Leroy F., Grand F., Robert F., Luther F., and Mark F.), 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grand-children. She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Neville, Lenna F., daughter of Jacob A. and Bertha Heatwole, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 4, 1903; died at the La Junta Medical Center Nursing Home, July 8, 1978; aged 74 y. She was married to Charles Odel, who preceded her in death. She was later married to Elzie Neville, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Herman and Jacob, Jr.) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Annie Snyder and Mrs. Sarah Zehr). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Ruth and Elizabeth). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, La Junta, Colo., where funeral services were held on July 12, in charge of Darrel D. Otto; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Roth, Allen, son of P. J, and Lydia (Orendorff) Roth, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Mar. 9, 1922; died at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, aged 56 y. On Mar. 9, 1922; died at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, aged 56 y. On Mar. 9, 1944, he was married to Evelyn Nebel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Rulon and Milan), 2 daughters (Melanie Roth and Dorothy ­ Mrs. Keith Gardner), one grandson, 3 brothers (Lloyd, Milton, and Orval), and one sister (Gladys ­ Mrs. Henry Widmer). He was preceded in death by 2 granddaughters, one brother (Clarence), and one sister (Alma Roth). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 16, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Vernon Gerig; interment in the church cemetery.

Transcriber's note: The first three lines of the above obituary are scrambled; they are reproduced here just as in the original.

Roth, Jacob, R., son of Michael and Magdelena (Gascho) Roth, was born at Milford, Neb., May 3, 1903; died at Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1978; aged 75 y. On Dec. 20, 1928, he was married to Hannah Unternahrer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Mae ­ Mrs. Earl Roth, Eldora ­ Mrs. Don Boshart, and Alice ­ Mrs. Gene Wyse), 2 sons (Donald J. and Urban Both), 16 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 2 sisters (Mrs. Alma Bontrager and Mrs. Frieda Kauffman), and 3 brothers (Joe, Albert and Edward Roth). He was preceded in death by one sister (Fannie Beckoner) and 2 brothers (Daniel and William Roth). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 11, in charge of Orie L. Roth, Vernon Gerig, and Norman Beckler: interment in the church cemetery.

Schrock, Joe C., son of Peter and Katherine Schrock, was born at Gridley, Ill., June 1, 1883; died at his home in Ontario, Calif., July 28, 1978; aged 95 y. On Dec. 27, 1908, he was married to Lydia Rediger, who died on June 16, 1961. Surviving are 6 children (Lee Edward, Joe, Jr., Nellie ­ Mrs. Floyd Hauder, Harry, Robert, and Wilma), 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Willard) and one daughter (Lucille). He was a member of the Seventh Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Donald King, Ralph Wenger, and Dale Fahndrich.

Sensenig, E. Susan, daughter of Elam W. and Emma (Frey) Sensenig, was born in West Earl Twp., Pa., Feb. 18, 1896; died in Manheim Twp., Sept. 9, 1978; aged 82 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Lena C. Sensenig and Ruth ­ Mrs. Hershey Balmer) and 2 brothers (Elam F. and Ralph F. Sensenig). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Landis Homes Chapel on Sept. 12, in charge of James R. Hess and Melvin Lauver; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Stover, Susan C., daughter of Nathaniel and Mary (Conver) Keeler, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Dec. 28, 1891; died at Hatfield, Pa., Sept. 4, 1978; aged 86 y. On Mar. 13, 1913, she was married to Harvey Stover, who died in 1976. Surviving are one foster daughter (Ethel Mae ­ Mrs. Samuel Myers, one foster son (Norman K. Yoder), 11 foster grandchildren, 20 foster great-grandchildren, and one brother (Milton C. Keeler). She was a member of the Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Harold M. Fly; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Ulrich, Donna Mae, daughter of Elmer and Betty (Litwiller) Ulrich, was born in Peoria, Ill., Mar. 27, 1960; died in an automobile accident at Elkhart, Ind., Aug. 10, 1978; aged 18 y. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Michael J.), one sister (Sandra Kay), and her grandfather (William Litwiller). She was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 14, in charge of James Detweiler and Gail Fisher; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Walter, Bertha S., daughter of Jacob and Leah (Snader) Wanner, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 6, 1899; died at Welsh Mountain Good Samaritan Home, New Holland, Pa., Sept. 12, 1978; aged 78 y. On Jan. 5, 1919, she was married to Elmer Walter, who died in 1946. Surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Elmer), 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Edna Kautz). She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Stradling Funeral Home, Akron, Pa., Sept. 15, in charge of J. Elvin Martin and Wilbert Lind; interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Eugene, son of Rudolph and Katie (Yoder) Yoder, was born in Garden City, Mo., Nov. 21 1896; died of heart failure at Ravenna, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1978; aged 81 y. On Feb. 21, 1923, he was married to Esther Miller, who died on April 24, 1951. On Nov. 22, 1952, he was married to Luella Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Martha ­ Mrs. Marcus Oswald and Mary ­ Mrs. Daniel Hertzler), 2 stepdaughters (Myrtle ­ Mrs. Glenn Shaffer and Marian ­ Mrs. Richard Miller), one stepson (George Stutzman), 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grand-children, one sister (Celesta ­ Mrs. Harvey Blosser), and 2 brothers (Amos and Willis). In 1940 he was ordained as a deacon in the Plainview (now Aurora) Mennonite Church and in 1946 as a minister in the same congregation. From 1964 through 1969 he was pastor of the McElrath Mennonite Church, Ravenna, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Aurora Mennonite Church, on Sept. 22, in charge of Elmer Stoltzfus and Ernest D. Martin; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Zook, Leroy K., son of Daniel and Rebecca (Kauffman) Zook, was born at Gap, Pa., Sept. 15, 1905; died of cancer at his home at Atglen, Pa., Sept. 9, 1978; aged 72 y. On Nov. 28, 1929, he was married to Marian Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna ­ Mrs. Mast Stoltzfus and Dorothy ­ Mrs. Paul King), 7 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Ada Mae Stoltzfus and Mary Brown). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 13, in charge of Herman Glick, Leroy Umble, and Paul Yoder; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald, October 10, 1978, page 783.

Hostetter left rich legacy.

D. Ralph Hostetter, professor emeritus of biology at Eastern Mennonite College, died of cancer Wednesday evening, Sept. 27, at his home in Park View. He was 82. He was admitted to Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg on Aug. 19 for surgery and returned home two weeks ago.
Hostetter joined the EMC faculty in 1923 and taught biology, botany, ornithology, and geology courses until his retirement in 1966. He also served as the first director of Eastern Mennonite High School, 1938-57, while teaching at the college.
He continued teaching part time at EMC until 1974 and, until his recent illness, maintained the D. R. Hostetter Museum of Natural History which he started over 40 years ago.
The museum officially opened in 1968. It contained over 6,000 specimens, including many mammals and birds that the curator obtained and prepared for exhibition himself, and numerous rocks and minerals he acquired during extensive travels throughout the U. S., Mexico, Europe, and Africa.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 41 - October 17, 1978 - page 810

Barkey, Alma E., daughter of Sam and Laura (Risser) Fink, was born on July 13, 1900; died at her home near Wakarusa, Ind., July 21, 1978; aged 78 y. On Oct. 7, 1919, she was married to Walter Barkey, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Wilma ­ Mrs. Leonard Yoder, Phyllis ­ Mrs. James Detweiler, Donna ­ Mrs. Dean Hartman, and Lois ­ Mrs. Lloyd Miller), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Freeman Fink). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 23, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: An obituary for Alma Barkey was also in the Gospel Herald, October 3, 1978

Davidhizar, Lizzie L., daughter of David S. and Mary E. (Weaver) Culp, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., Feb. 20, 1890; died at her home Sept. 10, 1978; aged 88 y. On Mar. 15, 1915, she was married to Calvin W. Davidhizar, who died on Mar. 8, 1956. Surviving are 2 sons (Roy and Virgil), 2 daughters (Mrs. Ethel Hershberger and Ruth Davidhizar), 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 11 stepgrandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Nettie Wise), and one brother (David A. Culp). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Frey, Eli Claude, son of Eli A. and Mattie (Meyers) Frey, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., June 6, 1913; died of cancer at Roswell Park Memorial Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y., Sept. 13, 1978; aged 65 y. On June 6, 1938, he was married to Edith Cummings, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leon and Norman), one daughter (Karen ­ Mrs. Robert Bartholomew), 6 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Sam, Roy, John, Jay, and Donald), and 2 sisters (Dora ­ Mrs. John Albrecht and Mrs. Bertha McLaughlin). He was a member of Clarence Center Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 16, in charge of Howard S. Bauman; interment in Good Cemetery.

Hunsberger, George, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Eberly) Hunsberger, was born on Apr. 7, 1901; died at her home near Wakarusa, Ind., June 30, 1978; aged 77 y. On Sept. 28, 1925, he was married to Ethel Pletcher, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lowell), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Paul), and 3 sisters (Mary, Emma Baumgartner, and Ruth ­ Mrs. Floyd Cripe). He was a member of Olive Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lienhart Funeral Home, July 3, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Kauffman, Morris E., son of Noah S. and Katie (Burkholder) Kauffman, was born at Fulton Co., Ohio, June 6, 1918; died of a heart attack at Wauseon, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1978; aged 60 y. On June 6, 1944, he was married to Zelma Stamm, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Jim, Dwight, Randy, and Neal), 7 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Orval, Clair, Herman, and Kenneth). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of Keith Leinbach and Walter Stuckey; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Lehman, Martha, daughter of Daniel J. and Katie (Zuercher) Lehman, was born near Kidron, Ohio, July 1, 1901; died in the Lorain (Ohio) Community Hospital, Sept. 11, 1978; aged 77 y. Surviving are one sister (Sylvia Lehman), and 4 brothers (Amos C., Ezra, Noah D., and Elmer). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Annie and Bertha). She was a charter member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 13, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in Apple Creek Cemetery.

Miller, Katie M., daughter of Samuel S. and Mary (Eimen) Troyer, was born in Iowa, La., Apr. 13, 1902; died at Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 25, 1978; aged 76 y. She was married to Paul R. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold Blaine and Robert Keith), 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Edwin Troyer), and 2 sisters (Anna ­ Mrs. Mose Kurtz, Mabel ­ Mrs. Henry Stutzman). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Toals Bros. Funeral Home, Sarasota, Sept. 26, in charge of Paul R. Yoder and Sherman Kauffman, and at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Sept. 28, in charge of Roman Stutzman and Erv Schlabach; interment in church cemetery.

Mishler, Lydia, daughter of John E. and Amanda (Johns) Miller, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Dec. 16, 1889; died at Lagrange Co. Hospital, Lagrange, Ind., Sept. 21, 1978; aged 88 y. On Dec. 9, 1911, she was married to Homer J. Mishler, who died on Aug. 1, 1957. Surviving are 4 daughters (Ruby ­ Mrs. Orie Hostetler, Ruth ­ Mrs. Ernest Miller, Lois ­ Mrs. Leonard Haarer, and Margaret ­ Mrs. Donald Coffman), 2 sons (Dorsa J. and Paul R.), 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Claude Miller and Ralph Miller). She was preceded in death by 3 daughters. She was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 24, in charge of Harvey Chupp and Orvin Hooley; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Richer, Cindy Jo, daughter of Leonard and Donelda (Nofziger) Richer, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1965; died as a result of an auto accident at Toledo, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1978; aged 13 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Tammy, Beth, and Lynelle), and one brother (Scott). She was a member of North Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 28, in charge of Robert Schloneger and Olen Nofziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 42 - October 24, 1978 - pages 833,834

Amstutz, Victor E., son of Louis and Elda (Lehman) Amstutz, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Apr. 13, 1915; died at his home at Apple Creek, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1978; aged 63 y. On Aug. 1, 1935, he was married to Sylvia Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Sara ­ Mrs. Suzor, Kathleen ­ Mrs. Dwight Atterholt, and Pamela Amstutz), 2 sons (Victor Herbert and Stuart Alan), 7 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Idella ­ Mrs. Irvin Geiser, Elsie ­ Mrs. Elmer Steiner, and Dorothy ­ Mrs. James Lehman). One son (Timothy Louis) preceded him in death in 1956. He was a charter member of Kidron Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Kidron Mennonite Church on Sept. 2S, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Bromley, Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bromley, was born on Apr. 13, 1892; died at Sellersville Hospital, Aug. 20, 1978; aged 86 y. He was married to Mary Soesser, who died in 1965. Surviving are 3 sons (Joseph, David, and Mark) and 2 daughters (Bernice and Evelyn). He was a member of Oxford Circle Mennonite Church. He had served as a deacon in Norris Square Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held at Hunsicker and Anders Funeral Home, Souderton, in charge of Richard Detweiler and Jacob Frederick; interment in Philadelphia Memorial Park.

Brubaker, Joseph Protus, son of John and Margaret (Horn) Brubaker, was born at Cherry Box, Mo., Sept. 11, 1893; died at his home at Versailles, Mo., Sept. 26, 1978; aged 85 y. On Aug. 10, 1921, he was married to Ida Grosh, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), one granddaughter, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sadie Carr and Mrs. Mina Esch). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. He was a member of Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 28, in charge of Allen Zook, Maynard Yoder, and Leroy Gingerich; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Glick, Emma, daughter of Isaac S. and Susan (Esh) Kurtz, was born on Oct. 31, 1902; died Oct. 1, 1978; aged 75 y. She was married to Joseph S. Glick, who died on Aug. 25, 1969. Surviving are one daughter (Mary ­ Mrs. Paul H. Kurtz), 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Katie Hertzler, Mrs. Sadie Stoltzfus, and Mrs. Barbara Petersheim). She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 4, in charge of Ira Kurtz, Nathan Stoltzfus, Millard Shoup, and Harvey Stoltzfus; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Groff, Simeon, died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont. Sept. 26, 1978; aged 86 y. He was married to Violet Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Weyburn, James, and Merle), one daughter (Mrs. Dorothy Hallman), 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Ida Kaiser, Mrs. Louise Jantzi, Elsie ­ Mrs. Omar Snyder, and Mrs. Eva Gross), and one stepbrother (Moses). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Funeral services were held at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Sept. 28, in charge of Glen Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Halteman, Lizzie A., daughter of Samuel and Mary Ann (Alderfer) Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 12, 1887; died at the home of her daughter, Oct. 1, 1978; aged 91 y. She was married to Henry S. Halteman, who died in 1955. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Eva B. Godshall, Mabel B. ­ Mrs. Earl A. Shelly, and Lizzie B. ­ Mrs. Marvin Ruth), one son (Ellis B.), 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 4, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Hartman, Grace, daughter of Ellsworth and Lillian (Hannum) Cook, was born at Cullom, Ill., Aug. 12, 1894; died at Americana Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 8, 1978; aged 84 y. On Aug. 15, 1914, she was married to John Hartman, who died in 1969. Surviving are 4 sons (Russell, Lowell, Lewis, and Leroy), 3 daughters (Mildred ­ Mrs. Alvin Winge, Bernice ­ Mrs. Richard Canham, and Rita ­ Mrs. Lowell Harter), 27 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother, (Owen Cook), and 4 sisters (Birdella Pshiogois, Cora Beck, Letha Taylor, and Laura Adams). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Steward Funeral Home in Cullom, Sept. 11, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in West Lawn Cemetery.

Horning, Raymond K., son of Henry M, and Mary (Kilmer) Horning, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 16, 1915; died at General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 11, 1978; aged 63 y. On June 16, 1935, he was married to Mary Obeholtzer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Eugene, Harold, Calvin, and Robert), 4 daughters (Mary Jane ­ Mrs. Clyde Stoltzfus, Delores ­ Mrs. Donald Long, Marty Louise, and Patricia ­ Mrs. Galen Martin). He was preceded in death by an infant son. He was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 14, in charge of Harvey Zimmerman and Earl Sensenig; interment in Weaverland Cemetery.

Hostetter, D. Ralph, son of David F. and Louisa (Horst) Hostetter, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 1, 1896; died of cancer at his home in Harrisonburg, Va., Sept. 27, 1978; aged 82 y. On June 16, 1921, he was married to Kathryn K. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Kathryn E. and Elizabeth L.). He was a member of Bank Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Sept. 29, in charge of Myron Augsburger, Lloyd Horst, and James Goering; interment in Weavers Church Cemetery.

Hunsberger, Ruth R., daughter of Paul S. and Edna Ruth Hunsberger, was born in Dublin, Pa., Jan. 26, 1924; died July 23, 1978; aged 54 y. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Rosa Marie ­ Mrs. Paul Alderfer, Kathryn ­ Mrs. Kenneth Seitz) and 6 brothers (Winfield, Richard R., Donald P., Ronald J., Arlin K., and Merrill). She was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of Winfield M. Ruth; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Keim, Mary A., daughter of John and Amanda (Hostetler) Immel, was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1895; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1978; aged 83 y. She was married to Noah Keim, who died in 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Erma ­ Mrs. Howard Landis, Ruth ­ Mrs. Sam J. Eshleman), 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Elva ­ Mrs. Mel Hecker, Mrs. Alta Wright, Esther ­ Mrs. Russell Hershberger, Edna ­ Mrs. Leroy Ludwick, and Bernice ­ Mrs. Cloyce Snyder), and 2 brothers (Garrison and Walter). She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 4 brothers. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of Erv Schlabach; interment in Eastlawn Cemetery, Sugarcreek.

Kennel, Fannie Elizabeth (Lauber) Kennel, daughter of Christian and Phoebe (Stauffer) Lauber, was born near Goehner, Neb., Apr. 27, 1899; died at Fillmore Co. Hospital, Geneva, Neb., Sept. 25, 1978; aged 79 y. On Feb. 26, 1920, she was married to Louis R. Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Erma ­ Mrs. Glen Birky, Ardis ­ Mrs. Robert Cowerd), 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Elmer, Henry, and Melvin). She was preceded in death by one brother and 4 sisters. She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 28, in charge of Lee Schlegel, Glen Birky, and Leland Oswald; interment in church cemetery.

Lehman, Marvin Lloyd, son of Joseph and Pearl (Roth) Lehman, was born in Tofield, Alta., Jan. 7, 1934; died instantly in a farm accident at Ryley, Alta., July 26, 1978; aged 44 y. On Aug. 8, 1957, he was married to Dolores Wideman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kevin and Wesley), one daughter (Rose), his father, stepmother, one sister, and 3 brothers. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Rita ) in 1973. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Paul Voegtlin; interment in Salem Church Cemetery.

Litwiller, Milton, died at Stratford General Hospital, Sept. 25, 1978; aged 78 y. He was married to Rachel Schwartzentruber, who preceded him in death. He was later married to Selma Schwartzentruber, who also preceded him in death. Surviving are his third wife (Mabel Roth), 3 sons (Newton, Douglas, and Robert), 3 daughters (Lorna ­ Mrs. James Brubacher, Alice ­ Mrs. Alex Kinzie, and Carol ­ Mrs. Clare Maltby), 2 stepsons (Wray and Paul Bender), one stepdaughter (Grace Bender), 8 other stepchildren, 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Nelson, Reuben, Delton, and Orrie), and one sister (Mrs. Eleanor Litwiller). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Edna and Ella). Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church on Sept. 27, in charge of Wilmer Martin and David Brunner; interment in church cemetery.

Longacre, Eva Susan, daughter of John and Matilda (Yoder) Ackerman, was born at Quakertown, Pa., Feb. 11, 1889; died at Quakertown, Pa., Sept. 5, 1978; aged 89 y. In 1923, she was married to Henry R. Longacre, who died on Sept. 29, 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul and Horace Longacre), and one daughter (Esther Schantz). She was a member of Swamp Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 10, in charge of Noah Kolb and Winfield Ruth; interment in Swamp Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Daniel A., son of Joseph C. and Catherine (Birkey) Martin, was born in Boynton Twp., Apr. 2, 1887; died at Apostolic Christian home, Sept. 15, 1978; aged 91 y. On Jan. 1, 1908, he was married to Alice Yoder, who died in 1961. Surviving are one son (Orva), 3 daughters (Ida Kropf, Elsie Kennel, and Eileen Rocke), 24 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 18, in charge of Aden Yoder; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Maust, Mary J., daughter of Marshall and Lillian (Gilliland) Cutrell, was born in Davenport, Neb., Aug. 7, 1895; died at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg, Pa., Sept. 27, 1978; aged 83 y. She was married to Harry L. Maust, who died in 1954. Surviving are 3 sons (Marshall S., Harry L., Jr., and James C. Maust), 2 daughters (Flora ­ Mrs. Victor McIntire, Laura ­ Mrs. Frederick Eberharter), 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters (Lela and Dorothy), a son (Clinton), one sister (Mrs. Daisy Hernley), one brother (George Cutrell), and a halfbrother (Ivan Keim). She was a member of Scottdale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Springs (Pa.) Mennonite Church, Sept. 30, in charge of Victor V. McIntire and John J. Kraybill; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Miller, Albert A., son of Jacob W, and Mary (Hochstetler) Miller, was born at Winesburg, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1911; died at Holmesville, Ohio, Sept. 18, 1978; aged 66 y. On Mar. 5, 1941, he was married to Mary Hochstettler who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Albert F., Clyde D., Ray E., Paul A., and Richard D. ), one granddaughter, one sister (Mrs. Edna Schrock), and 3 brothers (Junior, Raymond R., and Robert D.). He was preceded in death by one sister (Ada) and one brother (Nelson). He was a member of Moorhead Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 20, in charge of Paul Lantz and Elmer Yoder; interment in Moorhead Church Cemetery.

Rynier, Alice M., daughter of Jacob and Susan Martin, was born in Farmersville, Pa., May 6, 1896; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 5, 1978; aged 82 y. On June 26, 1945, she was married to Charles W. Rynier, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Walter and Jacob), and one sister (Sue). She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of Amos W. Weaver, Clair B. Eby, and Harold K. Book; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Jodi Donn, daughter of Dennie and Kay (Eichelberger) Swartzendruber, was born at York, Neb., June 16, 1975; died at University Hospital, Omaha, Neb., soon after heart surgery, Aug. 30, 1978; aged 3 y. She is survived by her parents, grandparents (Don and Edna Eichelberger and Jay and Ruth Swartzendruber), 2 great-grandmothers (Matilda Both and Pauline Schweitzer), and 2 great-grandfathers (Menno Eichelberger and Lewis Swartzendruber). Funeral services were held at Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Neb., in charge of Lee Schlegel; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Ulrich, Donna May, daughter of Elmer O. and Betty M. (Litwiller) Ulrich, was born in Peoria, Ill., Mar. 27, 1960; died as a result of an automobile accident at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 10, 1978; aged 18 y. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Sandra), and one brother (Michael), and her grandfather (William Litwiller). She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 14, in charge of James Detweiler and Gail Fisher; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Unruh, Mary, daughter of James William and Sarah Frances (Snyder) Henderson, was born in Northboro, Iowa, July 17, 1901; died at Harper Hospital, Harper, Kan., Oct. 2, 1978; aged 77 y. As a child she was adopted by Benjamin P. and Martha (Hostetler) Unruh. Surviving is one brother (Vernon Henderson). She was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 4, in charge of Fred Gingerich and Elmer Wyse; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

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Beachey, Karisa Irene, daughter of Robert and Irene (Schertz) Beachey, was born on Aug. 14, 1974, at Goshen, Ind.; died after heart surgery in Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 26, 1978; aged 4 y. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Nathan and Wendell), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Milton Beachey, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Schertz). Memorial services were held at the East Goshen Mennonite Church on Oct. 1, in charge of Cliff Miller and Vernon Schertz; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Gascho, Edwin son of John and Mary (Miller) Gascho, was born at Mio, Mich., Aug. 7, 1918; died in a plane crash in Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 1978; aged 60 y. On July 9, 1940, he was married to Edna Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Dean, Dwayne, John, and Trent), 4 daughters (Peggy ­ Mrs. Max Stafford, Sandra ­ Mrs. Nelson Troyer, Linda ­ Mrs. Robert Yoder, and Wendelin ­ Mrs. Carman Crane), 4 sisters (Elizabeth ­ Mrs. George Layman, Anna, Edith ­ Mrs. Boyd Rogers, and Millie ­ Mrs. Willard Bontrager), and one brother (Mahlon). One sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Oct. 8, in charge of Howard Keim.

Hostetler, S. Jay, son of Noah and Lizzie (Eash) Hostetler, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Mar. 7, 1901; died of a stroke at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 7, 1978; aged 77 y. On Aug. 22, 1924, he was married to Ida Miller, who preceded him in death on Jan. 5, 1972. On Sept. 2, 1973, he was married to Leona Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John J.), 2 daughters (Mary Ann ­ Mrs. James Melchert and Lois ­ Mrs. Lowell Young), one sister (Mrs. Goldie Swartzendruber, and 3 brothers (Jonathan, Lloyd, and Wilbur). He was ordained to the ministry in 1927 and as bishop in 1952. He served as a missionary in India, Ghana, and Nigeria. He was a member of the Goshen College Mennonite Church were funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and John H. Mosemann; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Juarez, Cecilia T., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benito Juarez, was born in Carlsbad, N.M., Nov. 23, 1957; died in Albuquerque on Oct. 2, 1978; aged 20 y. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benito Juarez, 6 brothers (Jimmy, Mariono, Thomas, Benito, Jr., Francisco, and Dibriell), and 8 sisters (Elizabeth, Virginia, Lorreaine, Linda, Brenda, Olga, Tina, and Dorothy). She attended the Carlsbad Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 7 at the West Funeral Home in charge of Peter E. Hartman; interment was in the Santa Catarina Cemetery.

Landes, Samuel Y., son of Christian R. and Katie C. (Young) Landes, was born in Towamencin Township, Pa., Dec. 31, 1889; died of heart failure at Lansdale, Pa., Oct. 4, 1978; aged 88 y. On Mar. 4, 1911, he was married to Norma Walters, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mildred ­ Mrs. Jacob R. Clemens), one brother (David Y. Landes), 4 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He was a member of the Plains Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Huff and Lakjer Funeral Home on Oct. 7, in charge of Gerald Studer, Markley H. Clemmer, John E. Lapp, and Arthur K. Hackman; interment in the Plains Cemetery.

Lebold, Alvin, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Lebold, died at Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital on Aug. 30, 1978; aged 59 y. He was married to Dorothy Yantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Timothy and John), 3 daughters (Nancy, Ruth, and Mary Ann), 3 brothers (John, Ervin, and Edward), and 5 sisters (Mary Ann ­ Mrs. Harvey Leis, Mrs. Barbara Boshart, Freida Lebold, Laurene ­ Mrs. Levi Kuepfer, and Ruth ­ Mrs. Aaron Kuepfer). He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He was a member of the Avon Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Sept. 1 at East Zorra Mennonite Church in charge of Rod Weber and Henry Yantzi; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Townsend, Harriet Rachel, daughter of A. Roy and Gladys (Roth) Payne, was born on Sept. 7, I932, died of kidney problems and other complications at Altoona, Pa., Sept. 23, 1978; aged 46 y. On May 29, 1953, she was married to George D. Townsend, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (James, George, and Gerald), 2 daughters (Cynthia and Cheryl), her mother (Gladys Payne), 3 brothers (James I, Paul G., and Richard J.), 2 sisters (Virginia and Dorothy), one half brother (Roy P), and one half sister (Hilda M.­ Mrs. Clark Yoder). She was a member of Canan Station, where her husband serves as pastor. A memorial service was held on Oct. 1, at Carson Valley Church of the Brethren, in charge of Nelson R. Roth, Alva D. Tice, and Paul M. Roth. Her body was given for medical research.

Yoder, Roy Linn, son of Harvey M. and Barbara (Miller) Yoder, was born on Nov. 5, 1905, in Iowa County, Iowa; and died in Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 7, 1978; aged 72 y. On Feb. 20, 1929, he was married to Irene Slaubaugh, who died on May 7, 1970. On May 14, 1971, he was married to Vera Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dean and Daniel Keith), one daughter (Ruth ­ Mrs. John Mark King), 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Lester). He was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church, where services were held on Oct. 9, in charge of Marvin K. Yoder, Paul Bender, and Emery Hochstetler; interment in church cemetery.

Yutzy, Eli, son of Eli R. and Mary Yutzy, was born at Plain City, Ohio, Jan 18, 1900; died at Scioto Crest Nursing Home on Sept. 29, 1978; aged 78 y. On Dec. 15, 1921, he was married to Ida Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Vernon L.), one daughter (Mary ­ Mrs. Eugene Herr), 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Roy, Gideon, and Vernon). He was preceded in death by a son, Eli, Jr., 2 brothers, and a sister. He was a member of the Maranatha Mennonite Church, where services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of H. Eugene Herr; interment at Forest Grove cemetery.

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