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2004  S

  Schrock, Wilma J. Pomeranz;    Sensenig, Ivan Z.;   Shenk, Doris S.;   Simmons, Clara R.;   Simmons, Paul;   Slagel,  Ruby K.;   Smoker, Leah S.;   Smucker, Allen B.;   Smucker, Elmer;   Smucker, Levi K.;   Speicher, Anna Z.;   Speicher, Miriam;   Stauffer, Dorothy W.;   Stoltzfus, Annie S.;   Stoltzfus, Fannie S.;   Stoltzfus, Mary;   Stoltzfus, Rebecca W.;   Stoltzfus, Roy A.;   Stoltzfus, Sara S.;   Stutzman, Donald Duane;   

Schrock, Wilma J. Pomeranz
(1938 - 2004)

ARCHBOLD - Wilma J. Pomeranz Schrock, 65, of Archbold, died early Saturday morning, March 6, 2004, at her home.
Born July 24, 1938, at Toledo, to Rosella (Seiler) and Frank Pomeranz, she married Ray Schrock on Oct. 26, 1957, and he survives.
A resident of the Archbold area since 1957, she was a homemaker. She was a cashier at the Pettisville School cafeteria for about 11 years and had worked at the Sauder Village Cafe for about 10 years.
She was an active member of the North Clinton Mennonite Church at Wauseon and its WMSC, the Pettisville Garden Club and the C.C.L.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Lyndon (and wife, Cindy) Schrock of Southlake, Texas, and Larry (Angie) Schrock of Greensboro, N.C.; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Linda) Lawson of Lima; two grandchildren, Jonathan Lawson and Amanda Lawson; and a brother, Frederick (Carol) Pomeranz of Fox Island, Wash.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, Herbert Pomeranz; and a sister, Mary Koehler.
Visitation will be held today from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. in the Short Funeral Home, Archbold.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the North Clinton Mennonite Church with Pastors Brad Faler and John Schrock to officiate.
Memorials may be made to Hospice, The Caring Way, of Williams and Fulton Counties, or to Gideons International.   [Obit: Bryan Times, 8 Mar 2004]



SENSENIG, Ivan Z., SS# 188-30-9658

Born: 11-29-1934, East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. Died: 4-20-2004, Lancaster, Pa.

Husband of: Hettie Martin Sensenig, who survives.  Son of: Late Elam W. and Lizzie Zimmerman Sensenig.

Other survivors: Daughters, Alta, (Marlin) Martin of Penn Yan, NY, Mary (Titus) Martin, and Anna (Ivan) Stauffer, both of New Holland, Pa., Mabel (Martin) Hoover, and Eshter (Aaron) Newswanger, both of Curtiss, Wis., Susanna (Reuben) Wenger of Dundee, NY, Elise (Stephen) Brubacher of Lancaster, Wis., and Arlene (Eugene) Hoover of Stevens, Pa.  Sons, Allen (Mary Burkholder) Sensenig of Dundee, Daniel at home, Reuben (Elsie Hurst) Sensenig of Lancaster, Wis., Eli (Martha Nolt) Sensenig of Owen, Wis., Earl (Amy Zimmerman) Sensenig of Denver, Pa., and Elvin (Susan Martin) Sensenig of New Holland, Pa. Grandchildren: 75.  Great-grandson: 1.  Brother, Ezra ( Susanna Martin) Sensenig of New Holland.  Sisters, Anna (Samuel) Shirk of Versilles, Mo., Barbara (John) Nolt of New Holland, Mary (Christian) Weaver of Leola, Pa. and Lizzie (Adam) Martin of Bethel, Pa.

Preceded in death by brothers, Jacob, Henry, Moses, Elam and Paul.

Ivan was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.  He was a retired farmer.

Services: From the late home, 1003 Sensenig Road, Ephrata, Pa. on Friday at 9:00 am with further services from Martindale Mennonite Church, Ephrata, Pa., with Bishop Ben F. Martin officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Original obituary may be obtained from
Intelligencer Journal, published Thursday,
4-22-2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard

Shenk, Doris S.
                                “Valiant for the Truth”

    Doris S. Shenk, 83, of 1225 Greencroft Drive, Goshen, died at 2:55 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2004, at Greencroft Healthcare, having suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for seven years. After living 35 years at 1406 S. 12th St., she moved to Greencroft in April 2000.
    She was born Feb. 23, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Clarence and Elizabeth (Alderfer) Sell. She married Stanley C. Shenk on June 20, 1942, at Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Church. Theirs was the first wedding at the Souderton church; Bishop John E. Lapp officiated.
    Survivors include her husband of 62 years, also of Greencroft; four children, Dave (Shirley) Shenk of Elkhart, Dan (Vera) Shenk of Goshen, Rhoda (Bob) Keener, of Shippensburg, Pa., and Phil (Alice) Shenk of Bookhnog, Dagestan, Russia, and Goshen; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
    Doris was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Blanche E. Sell, in November 2001; and a brother, Clarence Sell Jr., in June 2001.
    She grew up in Souderton; she was baptized at the Souderton church in her teens. Doris graduated from Souderton High School in 1938. After obtaining her teaching degree at Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, Va., she taught in several schools in the 1940s. The motto of her EMC class was “Valiant for the Truth”; Doris was in charge of gathering, typing and mailing the Class of 1941’s annual letter for more than 50 years.
    Doris and Stanley moved in 1949 to West Liberty, Ohio, where he became pastor of South Union Mennonite Church, and she worked as a homemaker. When the family of six moved to Souderton in 1957 Doris became a teacher at Franconia Mennonite School (now Penn View Christian School). After the family moved to Goshen in 1965 she became administrative assistant to the dean of Goshen College, working in the dean’s office until 1975. She graduated from Goshen College in 1980.
    Doris was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church where Stanley served as assistant pastor in the 1960s and 1970s. She also was a member of the Women’s Missionary & Service Commission of the Mennonite Church, now Mennonite Women USA, of which Rhoda is now executive director. Doris served as an instructor of Keystone Bible Institutes and, with her husband, co-directed 10 tours to the Holy Land from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Her hobbies and interests included making family scrapbooks; reading church periodicals; playing Scrabble; singing; and traveling with her husband, children and grandchildren. Doris was known for her organizational ability, her children’s stories while in ministry with Stanley, her ministry of prayer, her warm smile, and her deep love for family and church.
Visitation at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, took place Friday evening, Oct. 15 and Saturday morning, Oct. 16, after which burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Rev. Terry Diener of Clinton Frame officiated, as well as Saturday afternoon, Oct. 30 at a memorial service at Clinton Frame. The service was delayed two weeks so that Phil and Alice could return from Russia.
Memorials may be given to Mennonite Mission Network (for Friends of the Tabasarans) and Mennonite Women USA.

Three of Doris Shenk’s favorite Scripture verses *
    Philippians 1:21: “For to me to live is Christ, to die is gain.”  (This was used at the graveside service on Oct. 16, 2004.)
    Proverbs 3:6: “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
    Psalm 37:5: “Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
        (Of these two verses Doris wrote: “Favorite verses since my teen years.”)

* Doris listed these on a paper titled “Funeral Requests or Suggestions,” dated April 3,
   1995, then in her own hand: “(updated from 9/16/87).”
Submitted by the family.


Simmons, Clara R., of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA died April 9, 2004, at Country Meadows Retirement Home in Hampden Twp., Mechanicsburg, PA, She was born June 23, 1912 at Lisburn, Cumberland Co., PA, to John and Mary Smyser Casey.  She married Paul Simmons in 1934 who surrives.
She was a member of Slate Hill Mennonite Church, Camp Hill, PA.
Surviving is her husband and two sons, Melvin R. Simmons and Marlin L. Simmons, both of Camp Hill, PA; a daughter, Nancy J. Weinstein of York PA; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held April 13, 2004 at Slate Hill Mennonte Church , Camp Hill, PA with Dr. Bishop Paul W. Nisly officiating. Burial was in Slate Hill Cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Simmons, Paul, died December 10, 2004, at York, PA, formerly of Mechanicsburg, PA He was born Aug 29, 1910 in Cumberland Co., PA. His foster parents were Martin A. and Orpah Eshleman Benner. Husband of Clara Casey Simmons she died in April 2004, they were married for 73 yrs.
He was a member of Slate Hill Mennonite Church, Camp Hill, PA.  A retaired Dairy and
Chicken Farmer in Cumberland Co., PA
Surviving are two sons, Melvin R. Simmons and Marlin L. Simmons, both of Camp Hill, PA; a daughter, Nancy J. Weinstein of York, PA; five grandchildren; eight great-grand children; and a great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two foster sisiters Mabel Benner Hertzler and Mary Kauffman Hertzler.
Funeral services were held at Slate Hill Mennonte Church , Camp Hill, PA. Burial was in Slate Hill Cemetery.
 
He was a member of Mennonite Church USA        
Slagel,  Ruby K., 91, of St. Johns, MI, died October 10, 2004.  She was born August 19, 1913 at Wayland, IA to Elmer & Sarah (Conrad) Slagel. 

Surviving are siblings: Warren (Vernelda) Slagel, Wayland, IA; Roger(Donna)Slagel, Jupiter, FL; Anna (Roy) Walker, Coleman, MI; Betty (Stanley) Snyder, Lansing, MI; Evelyn (Clayton) Sharick, Mesa, AZ; Max (Mary) Slagel, Ithaca, MI; and Carol Hershberger, Tequesta, FL.

Predeceased by siblings: Doris Larkin, Lucille Jolls, Fern Yoder, and Allen Slagel.

The funeral was held October 13, 2004 at Bethel Mennonite Church, St. Johns, MI, with burial in Washington Twp. St. Johns, MI.

Submitted by: Dale Hochstettler, Midland, MI
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


SMOKER, Leah S., SS# 186-03-9646

Born: 9-9-1914, Lancaster Co., Pa.  Died: 9-13-2004, Lancaster Co., Pa.

Wife of: Benjamin Smoker (7-28-1912 / 8-21-2003 / SS# 210-30-9363).  Daughter of: Late Jacob and Anna Stoltzfus Glick.

Survivors: Daughters, Anna Ruth (Dan) Lapp of Pedricktown, NJ, Elsie (Paul) Beiler of Paradise, Pa., Kathryn (Edward Jay) Miller of Plain City, Ohio.  Sons, Daniel Smoker, fiance of Jeanne Ryan of Downingtown, Pa., Jay (Susan Shellenberger) Smoker of Manheim, Pa.  Grandchildren: 18.  Great-grandchildren: 20.  Sisters, Amanda Smucker of Gordonville, Pa. and Barbara (Isaac) Dienner of
Hagerstown, Ind.  A brother, Isaac Glick of New Danville, Pa.

She was a member of Mine Road Amish-Mennonite Church, Kinzers, Pa.  Leah was an avid quilter.

Services: Mine Road Amish-Mennonite Church, Mine Road, Kinzers, Pa. on Friday, September 17, 2004, at 11:00 am. Intement in adjoining cemetery.
Original obituary may be obtained from
Intelligencer Journal, published
9-15-2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard

SMUCKER, Allen B., SS# 195-66-2950

Born: 1-14-1971, East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. Died: 8-23-2004, Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Husband of: Marian Stoltzfus Smucker, who survives.  Son of: Paul S. and Rachel Beiler Smucker of Lancaster, Pa.

Other survivors: Daughters, Marcilyn Fern, Karen Faye, and Lynette Joy, all at home.  Brothers, Paul, Andrew and Omer, all of Lancaster, Pa. Sisters, Verna (Samuel) Lapp, and Sadie Smucker, both of Lancaster, and Martha (Eli) Smucker of Millersburg, Pa., and Annie (Leroy) Smucker of Gordonville, Pa.

Allen died shortly after being injured in a construction accident in Montgomery County, Pa.  He was a member of Spring Garden Amish Mennonite Church, Kinzers, Pa.

Services: Spring Garden Amish Mennonite Church, 5197 Old Philadelphia Pike, Kinzers, Pa. on Thursday, August 26, 2004, at 10 am with Henry Fisher and Dave Esh and Manny King officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Original obituary may be obtained from
Intelligencer Journal, published
Wed., Aug. 25, 2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard


SMUCKER, Elmer, age 66 yrs.
Born: Lancaster Co., Pa.  Died: 10-8-2004, Lancaster, Pa.

Son of: Late Benuel & Sadie Stoltzfus Smucker

Survivors: Brothers, Henry (Susie Fisher) Smucker, David (Rebecca Stoltzfus) Smucker, Paul (Rachel Beiler) Smucker, Benuel (Barbara Fisher) Smucker.  Sisters, Rebecca (Jacob) King, Esther (Daniel) Beiler, both of Lancaster, Pa., Rachel (Elam) King of Strasburg, Pa.

He was a member of Old Order Amish Church

Services: From the late home, 624 Willow Road, Lancaster, Pa. on Monday at 11:00 am followed by interment in Myers Amish Cem., Leola, Pa.
Original obituary may be obtained from
Intelligencer Journal, published Saturday,
10-9-2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard


SMUCKER, Levi K., SS# 207-56-9962

Born: 6-10-1959, Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.  Died: 3-26-2004, Danville, Montour Co., Pa.

Husband of: Esther Mae Beiler Smucker, who survives.  Son of: Abner and Sadie King Smucker of New Holland, Pa.

Other Survivors: Daughters, Sadie Ruth Smucker, Elizabeth Smucker, Martha Smucker, all at home.  Sons, Daniel Smucker, Joseph Smucker, Levi Smucker Jr., and Wilmer Smucker all at home.  Sisters, Katie (Aron E.) Beiler of New Holland, Pa., Lydia (Melvin) Fisher of Ronks, Pa., Miriam (Jonathan) Stoltzfus of: Strasburg, Pa. and Linda (John) Smucker of East Earl, Pa.  Brothers, Samuel (Miriam) Smucker and David (Lizzie) Smucker both of New Holland; Abner Smucker Jr. of Strasburg and Eli (Linda) Smucker of Kinzers, Pa.  Maternal grandparents, Levi E. and Rebecca King of Gordonville, Pa.

Preceded in death by a son, James Smucker.

Services: From the late home RR # 1, Paxinos, Pa. On Monday, March 29, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment in Zook's Cem., Dornsife, Pa.

Original obituary may be obtained
 from Sunday News, published
March 28, 2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard, Lancaster Co., Pa.


SPEICHER, Anna Z., SS# 196-60-3673

Born: 7-18-1956, Lancaster, Pa.  Died: 5-13-2004, Lancaster, Pa.  Daughter of: Miriam Zook Speicher and late John P. Speicher.

Other survivors:  Sisters, Katie Z., of Leola, Pa., Rachel S., with whom she lived, Lizzie Z. (John B.) Smoker of Myerstown, Pa.   Brother, Amos Z. (Grace Brubaker) Speicher of Elliottsburg, Pa.

Annie was a member of Old Order Amish Church.

Services: From the home of Dan F. Stoltzfus, 120 N. Maple Ave, Leola, Pa. on Sat., May 15, 2004, at 9:00 am. Intement in Upper Mill Creek Amish Cem., Upper Leacock Twp., Lancaster County, Pa.
Original obituary may be obtained from
Intelligencer Journal, published
Friday, May 14, 2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard


SPEICHER, Miriam, SS# 195-60-8328

Born: 4-3-1925, East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.  Died: 5-15-2004, Lancaster, Pa.

Wife of: John P. Speicher (9-29-1919/12-19-2000/SS# 199-40-4326).  Daughter of: Late Amos and Katie Stoltzfus Zook.

Survivors: Daughters, Kaite, at home, Rachel of Leola, Pa., and Lizzie (John B.) Smoker of Myerstown, Pa.  A son, Amos (Grace Brubaker) Speicher of Elliottsburg, Pa.  Grandchildren: 12.  Great-grandchildren: 4.  A brother, Elam (Katie Glick) Zook of Leola, Pa.  Sisters, Lizzie Bawell of Gap, Pa. and Rachel Glick of Leola.

Preceded in death by a daughter Anna Z., 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Miriam was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Services: From the Amos Blank residence, 914 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster, Pa. On Monday, May 17,2004, at 11:00am with interment in Upper Millcreek Amish Cem., Upper Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.
Original obituary may be obtained
from Intelligencer Journal, published,
May 17, 2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard
 

STAUFFER, Dorothy W., SS# 167-14-3674

Born: 4-11-1921, Conestoga, Pa. Died: 6-27-2004, Lancaster, Pa.  Daughter of: Willis K. and Cora E. Warfel Stauffer

Survivors: A brother, H. Wilmer (Corena Yoder) Stauffer of Millersville, Pa.; and three sisters, Mary W. Hess of Lititz, Pa., Anna W. Stauffer and Ethel W. Stauffer, both of Lancaster, Pa.

Preceded in death by: Sisters, Edna Stauffer and Erma Hunsberger, and a brother, Dr. J. Marvin Stauffer.

Dorothy was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa.   She worked for the former Shick Inc. Co. until retirement.

Services: Mellinger Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, Pa. on Thursday, July 1, 2004, at 9:00 am. Interment in River Corner
Mennonite Church Cemetery, Conestoga, Pa.

Original obituary and Photo may be obtained from
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal,
published, Tuesday, June 29,2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Peggy Reichard

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Stauffer, Dorothy W., 83, Lancaster, PA. died  June 27, 2004 at  Lancaster, PA. She was born August 11, 1921 at Conestoga, PA. to Willis K. and Cora E. Warfel Stauffer.

She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA

Surviving are a brother H. Wilmer & Corena Yoder Stauffer of Millersville, PA; three sisters Mary W. Hess of Lititz, PA;  Anna W. Stauffer and Ethel W. Stauffer both of Lancaster, PA. She was preceded in death by sisters Edna Stauffer and Erma Hunsberger and by a brother Dr. J. Marvin Stauffer.

Funeral services were held July 1, 2004 at Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA with  Rev. John Denlinger and Rev. Barry Stoner officiating, with burial in  Rivercorner Mennonite Cemetery, Conestoga, PA.
 
She was a member of Mennonite Church USA
Submitted & Edited by Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH 

STOLTZFUS, Annie S.,

Born: 5-7-1942, Gordonville, Pa. Died: 2-28-2004, Honey Brook, Pa.

Wife of: Benuel J. Stoltzfus, who survives.  Daughter of: Late Samuel and Naomi Stoltzfus Esh.

Survivors: Sons, Aaron E. (Anna) Stoltzfus of Gap, Pa., J. Elmer (Elizabeth) Stoltzfus, S. Lloyd Stoltzfus, Mark E. (Linda Mae) Stoltzfus, Abner Roy Stoltzfus, all of Honey Brook, Stephen Pau (Martha) Stoltzfus of Huntingdon, Pa., Benuel Ray (Julia) Stoltzfus of Sugar Creek, Ohio.  Daughters, Naomi E. Stoltzfus, Linda E. (Keith) Mast, both of Honey Brook, and Anna Mary (Lavern) Schrock, El Dorado Springs, Mo. Grandchildren: 32.
Brother, Amos (Verna) Esh of Dryden, Ontario. Sisters, Sarah Stoltzfus, East Earl, Pa., and Fannie (Jack) Bender, Wytheville, Va.

Preceded in death by a brother, Aaron Esh.

Annie was a homemaker and member of the New Order Amish Church.

Services: From the residence of John Omar Stoltzfus, 540 Todd Road, Honey Brook, on Monday, March 1, 2004, at 12:00. Interment in Stoltzfus Amish Cem., Honey Brook, Pa.
Original obituary may be obtained
from Sunday News, Published
2-29-2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard


STOLTZFUS, Fannie S.,

Born: 10-4-1910, Lancaster County, Pa. Died: 2-26-2004, Honey Brook, Chester Co., Pa.

Wife of: David E. Stoltzfus, died 1991.  Daughter of: Late Samuel B. and Elizabeth Stoltzfus Zook

Survivors: Sons, Samuel Z. (Jean) Stoltzfus of San Miguel, Mexico, and Omar Z. (Catherine) Stoltzfus, of rileyville, Va; two daughters, Malinda Z. Stoltzfus and Elizabeth Z. Lapp, both of Honey Brook.  Son-in-law, Mervin W. Stoltzfus of Kinzers, Pa.  Grandchildren: 37.  Great-grandchildren: 38.

Preceded in death by a son, Mahlon D. Stoltzfus; a daughter, Mayme Z. Stoltzfus; three brothers and three sisters.

Fannie was a homemaker and member of Old Order Amish Church.

Services: From the residence of John Omar Stoltzfus, 540 Todd Road, Honey Brook, Pa. with Ministers John B. and John Omar Stoltzfus officiating.
Interment in Stoltzfus Amish Cemetery, Honey Brook, Pa.
Original obituary may be obtained from
Intelligencer Journal, published
Sat. Feb. 28, 2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard


STOLTZFUS, Mary, SS# 194-42-6256

Born: 2-4-1908, Upper Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. Died: 8-28-2004, Leola, Pa.

Wife of: Stephen B. Stoltzfus, who died 1966.  Daughter of: Late John D. and Susie Weinhold Petersheim.

Survivors: A son, Stephen P. (Mary Esh) Stoltzfus of Leola, Pa. Stepdaughters, Lizzie B. Stoltzufs, Katie B. Stoltzfus, and Anna (Elias) Beiler, all of Leola; Lydia (Reuben) Beiler of Strasburg, Pa.; Mary (Christ) Riehl of  Quarryville, Pa. and Rebecca B. Fisher, Sarasota, Fla. Stepsons, Menno B. (Emma Flaud) Stoltzfus, Loganton; and Samuel J (Annie Miller) Stoltzfus of Ohio. Grandchildren: 4.  Great-grandchildren: 8. Step-grandchildren: 23. Step-great grandchildren: 127.
Step-great-great grandchildren: 102.

Mary was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 6 sisters.  She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Services: From the late home 338 Newport Road, Leola, Pa. on Monday, 8-30-2004, at 11:00 am. Interment in Myers Amish Cem., Leola, Pa.
Original obituary may be obtained from
Sunday News, published 8-29-2004,
Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard


STOLTZFUS, Rebecca W., SS# 170-70-4977

Born: 5-13-1981, Lancaster, Pa.   Died: 4-8-2004, Kinzers, Pa.  Daughter of: Amos K. and Rachel Stoltzfus Stoltzfus, who survive.

Survivors: Brothers, Stephen S., Benuel S., Daniel S., and David S. all at home.  Sisters, Mary Ann and Suzanne Stoltzfus, both at home.
Paternal grandparents, Stephen and Rebecca King Stoltzfus of Gordonville, Pa. and Maternal grandfather, Christ E. Stoltzfus of Churchtown, Pa.

Rebecca was a homemaker and member of Old Order Amish Church.  She died after a 10 month illness..

Services: From the late home 5125 Peters Road, Kinzers, Pa. on Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 9:00 am. Interment in Dry Hill Amish Cem., New Holland, Pa.
Original obituary may be obtained from
Intelligencer Journal, published,
Friday, April 9, 2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard

STOLTZFUS, Roy A., SS# 201-28-9765

Born: 4-1-1914, Upper Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.  Died: 8-7-2004, Leola, Pa.

Husband of: Lizzie K. Lapp Stoltzfus, died 1997.  Son of: Late Daniel and Caroline Augsberger Stoltzfus

Survivors: Sons, Daniel (Dorothy Beiler) Stoltzfus, Ivan (Rebecca Fisher) Stoltzfus, Elmer (Rachel Miller) Stoltzfus, all of New Holland, Pa.; Roy (Emma Petersheim) Stoltzfus, Benuel (Rebecca Fisher) Stoltzfus, and Leon (Lydia Glick) Stoltzfus, all of Leola, Pa.; Henry, (Lydia Petersheim) Stoltzfus of Gordonville, Pa.; Reuben
(Sadie Fisher) Stoltzfus of Chrisitiana, Pa.. Daughters, Annie (John) Fisher of Ronks, Pa.; Sadie (John) Esh of
Burksville, Ky.; Rachel (Eli) Dienner of Parkesburg, Pa.; and Rebecca Stoltzfus, at home.
Grandchildren: 78.  Great-grandchildren: 200.

Preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Stoltzfus, and sisters Lizzie Allgyer and Rebecca Fisher.

Roy was a retired welder and member of Old Order Amish Church.

Services: From the late home,, 168 Groffdale Road, Leola, Pa., on Monday, 8-9-2004 at noon. Interment in Myers Amish Cem., Leola, Pa.
Original obituary may be obtained from
Lancaster Sunday News,
Published 8-8-2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard

STOLTZFUS, Sara S.

Born: 7-28-1933, Leacock twp., Lancaster Co., Pa. Died: 1-25-2004, Elizabethtown, Pa.

Wife of: Joseph S. Stoltzfus, who survives.  Daughter of: David Y. and Ada M. Stoltzfus Lapp.

Other survivors: Brothers, Henry (Anna Mary) Lapp of Gap, Pa., Eli (Marilyn) Lapp of Akron, Pa., Leon (Ruth) Lapp of Gap, Pa. and Benuel Lapp of Sarasota, Fla.; a sister, Lena (Benuel) King of Elizabethtown, Pa.

Preceded in death by sisters, Rebecca Beiler, Anna Mary Lapp, Katie Lapp; and brothers David and Emanuel Lapp.

Sara was a member of the Amish Faith.

Services: From the late home, 253 Weaver Lane, Elizabethtown, Pa. on Tuesday, January 27, 2004, at 11 am. Interment in Lykens Valley Cem., Millersburg, Pa.

Original obituary may be obtained from
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
Published, Monday, January 26, 2004, Lancaster, Pa.
Submitted by: Peggy Reichard
 

Stutzman, Donald Duane

Donald Duane Stutzman, of Beaver Crossing, died Saturday, February 14, 2004, at Homestead Healthcare Center in Lincoln at the age of 60 years, 2 months and 19 days. He was born November 26, 1943, on a farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska to Lester and Velma Irene (Martin) Stutzman, the youngest of four children. In his youth he attended West Fairview Mennonite Church where he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour at the age of 12. Donald attended Seward County Walnut Creek School District #16 through the 7th grade. He then transferred to Beaver Crossing Public Schools where he later became a 1962 graduate. After graduation he was employed at Rediger Chevrolet in Milford. On November 15, 1963, he was united in marriage to Judith Ann Carr and to this union three sons were born, Craig Donald, Thomas Wade, and Kirk Allen. In March of 1964, Don started farming the family farm of three generations. He continued farming until March of 1984. After leaving the farm, he worked briefly for Lincoln Electric System. In 1991, Don began work at Southeast Community College-Milford Campus as a maintenance mechanic until June of 2002, when he had to retire due to his poor health.

Don is a member of the Friend Christian Assembly in Friend and was a very active member of the Beaver Crossing community where he served on the Farmers Coop Elevator Board, City Council, Volunteer Firemen, Emergency Medical Technician, and 4-H leader, all of Beaver Crossing and was active on various Church boards. Don often lent a helping hand when needed for his father-in-law and brother-in-law, Dale and Bob Carr, with their new home construction business. He was always eager to lend a helping hand with his many hours of volunteer work maintaining the municipal pool in Beaver Crossing. Don practiced being a good samaritan and was known for filling up gas tanks, doing mechanic work or buying tires for strangers he met during his travels. He enjoyed pro and college football, especially Nebraska, and loved to listen to country gospel quartet music. Don especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports and special events. He loved to go hunting and enjoyed spending time outdoors.

Survivors include his wife, Judith, Beaver Crossing, sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Christina, Newport News, VA, Thomas Stutzman and Sommer Kinnett, both of Beaver Crossing, Kirk and Laurie of Greeley, CO, grandchildren, Amanda, Justin, Makaylee, Austin, Jadeyn and Brody Stutzman, his parents, Lester and Velma Stutzman of Milford, brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Thelma Stutzman, Beaver Crossing, sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Paul Stutzman of Wood River, NE, many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sanford and Lizze Stutzman, Peter and Maggie Martin and an infant brother.
Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2004, at Friend Christian Assembly, Friend, with Pastor Phil Tuttle officiating. Interment is in Beaver Crossing Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9:00 p.m. Monday, 9-9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing. Memorials may be directed in care of the family. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing, is in charge of arrangements.
From: Lauber-Moore Funeral Home Obituary
-  Milford, Friend, and Beaver Crossing, Nebraska
Submitted by: Ann Miller White, Lincoln, NE

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