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An expanded obituary project of MennObits.  Includes additional information of obituaries appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers.  
Source of individual obituaries given with each record.  Project managed by Thelma Martin.

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  Sala, Dorothy "Lena" Thomas;   Saltzman, Doris E. Stutzman;   Sauder, John Allen, Jr.;    Sauder, Lizzie Z. Ziemer;   Sauder, Susan M. Bender;   Scarff, Ryan P.;   Schaer, Inez Heiser;    Schantz, Kathryn C. Berry;    Schertz, Helen E. Armstrong;   Schlabach, Joseph H;   Schlabach, Levi L,.Jr.;   Schlabach, Mattie J. Yoder;   Schlabach, Retha Fern Miller;    Schlabach, Sara Ann Kauffman;    Schlabaugh, Clara Belle Bontrager;    Schloneger, Irene E. Falb;   Schmidt, Elmer Ernest;    Schmitt, Dorothy Stover;    Schmucker, Arline L. Sommers;    Schnupp, Carl E.;   Schnupp, John R.;     Schrag, Paul J;    Schrock, Ben W.;    Schrock, Edna L. Canen;   Schrock, Henry M.;   Schrock, Margaret Suzanne;   Schrock, Marvel Jean Conrad;   Schrock, Noland J.;   Schrock, Raymond Y.; . . Schrock, Roselind V. Biggs ; . . Schrock Simon;   Schweitzer, Wilton;   Sears, Shirley M. Swartzendruber;   Seibel, Norman H.;   Seitz, Marlin Hess;   Sensenig, Anna W. Martin;   Sensenig, Ruth A;.    Sensenig, Ruth R. Gehman;   Shank, Anna B. Bricker;    Shank, Mae Elizabeth Lehman;   Shank, Paul William;  Shantz, Stanley;   Shaum, Lois Eichelberger Erb   Shaver, Carl Ralston;   Shenk, Mary Florence;   Shenk, Mabel Powell;   Shifflett, Jackie L.;    Shirk, Edna S. Snyder;   Shirk, Noah S.;    Shirk, Verna Zimmerman;   Short, Marie  Short;   Shoup, Walter;   Shover, Mildred Elizabeth;   Showalter, Thelma Marie GetzSiegrist, James Burkhart;    Simpson, Elmer A.;   Slaubaugh, Marvin Dale   Slaymaker, Ruth S.;   Slifer, Rita Royer;   Smith, Cleo Hershey;   Smoker, Dorothy Virginia Malin;   Smoker, Helen K. Buch;   Smoker, Leroy D;   Smucker, P. Mark;   Snader, Esther M. Martin;   Snavely, Raymond N.;   Snider, Wilson Solomon   Snyder, Donald F.;    Snyder, Lester Edison;   Snyder, M. Grant;   Snyder, Mary E. Rowe;    Sommers, Wesley;   Springer, Doris Jean Nafziger;   Stalter, Kathryn L. Mumaw;   Stalter, Margery Eileen Rocke   Statler, Glenn R.;   Stauffer, Delbert L.;   Stauffer, Edwin S.;   Stauffer, Isaac M.;    Stauffer, Louella S. Stauffer;    Stauffer, Melvin P.;    Stauffer, Phares G. "Sonny";   Steiner, Elno Willis;   Stoll, Mildred F. Rehm;    Stoltzfoos, Fannie M. Miller;   Stoltzfus, Amos K., Jr.;    Stoltzfus, Edith Mae Hostetler;    Stoltzfus, Emma M. Miller;   Stoltzfus, Jeffrey W.;   Stoltzfus, Katie F. Fisher;    Stoltzfus, Marlin R.;    Stoltzfus, Myrtle Phoebe Sutter;   Stoltzfus, Naomi Kauffman Smoker;   Stoltzfus, Rosalie E. Garber;   Stoltzfus, Stephen S.;    Stoner, I. Paul (Dr.),;   Stucky, Roland David;    Stultz, Edgar Franklin;    Stultz, Esther Marie Geil;  Stutzman, Erdine Mae Miller;   Stutzman, Eva Marie Hershberger;   Stutzman, Lela Fern Hershberger;    Stutzman, Roy Elbert;   Stutzman, Thelma F. Stutzman;   Styer, E. Kermit;   Summers, Leon M  Sutter, Mervin Earl;   Suzuki, Henry I;   Swartz, Dwight Franklin;   Swartz, Edna E. Breneman;   Swartz, Kevin S.;   Swartzendruber, Clifford W.   Swartzendruber, Mark P.;   Swartzentruber, Eli A.;   Swartzentruber, Mary Christina Yancey;    Swartzentruber, Norman Henry;   Syzdek, Debra Lynn "Debbie" 


Sala, Dorothy "Lena" Thomas,
81, of Davidsville, PA died November 17, 2009 at the same place of complications from calciphylaxis.  She was born July 6, 1928 at Hollsopple, PA to Owen W. and Stella (Saylor) Thomas.  On August 26, 1948 she was married to Ammon Sala, Jr.

Surviving are a daughter, Linda (and John Baumgardner), a son, James (Karen Sievers), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Grace (married to John Yoder).

A sister, Mildred Croyle, and a brother, Paul S. Thomas preceded her in death.

Lena was a faithful member of Stahl Mennonite Church, a Sunday school teacher and Friendly Sewing Club. She had a strong gift of hospitality.

Memorial services were held November 20, 2009 at Stahl Mennonite Church, Johnstown, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Rose Bender, Johnstown, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Saltzman, Doris E. Stutzman

Dateline:     June 14, 2009
Name:     Doris E. Saltzman, 86
Died:     June 9, 2009, in Albuquerque, NM
Doris E. Saltzman went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 19 days. Doris was born August 21, 1922, on a farm near Milford, Nebraska to John I. & Mary Ann (Birky) Stutzman, the youngest of eight children. Mrs. Saltzman and her husband were faithful members of the Milford Mennonite Church and after moving to Albuquerque she attended Faith Bible Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Doris accepted Christ as her savior as a young girl and was a committed Christian.
Survivors include her children, Julia Sommers and husband, Wayne, Albuquerque, NM, Diane Beckler and husband, Norman of Philadelphia, TN, Karl Saltzman and wife, Gloria of Albuquerque, Reta Roth and husband, Duane of Rio Rancho, NM, Nathan Saltzman and wife, Marilyn of Albuquerque, and daughter-in-law, Dwanna Schantz and husband, Leonard of W. Burlington, IA, 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, sister, Pearl Beachy and husband, Joe, Kalona, IA, and sister, Wilma Roth, Goshen, IN, and many other relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 62 years, Clinton in 2003, son, Lonnie in 1993, grandson, Kelvin in 1988, sisters, Elsie Earnest, Millie Miller, Lillie Stauffer/Lehman, Florence Stauffer and her brother, Earl Stutzman.
Services were held Friday at French Mortuary in Albuquerque. Services back in Milford are 10:00 am Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Milford Mennonite Church with Pastor Tim Springer and Norman Beckler officiating. Pallbearers are: LaMar Sommers, Jaris Roth, Yolanda Anthony, Jacinda Bishop, Tonya Buchanan and Darvis Beckler. Honorary pallbearer will be Timothy Saltzman. Interment is in Milford Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Volunteer Fire Dept., 612 1st St Milford 68405 or to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN, 37214.
From: Lauber-Moore Funeral Home Obituary
-  Milford, Friend, and Beaver Crossing, Nebraska
Submitted by: Ann Miller White, Lincoln, NE 



Sauder, John Allen, Jr.
, 54, of Harrisonburg, VA died October 3, 2009 at the same place.  He was born March 16, 1955 at Newport News, VA to John Allen and Victoria (Smith) Sauder.  On August 21, 1976 he was married to Denise Berkshire, who was born August 2, 1956 and survives.

Surviving are children: Dana Sauder and Erin; Ashley Miller and Mark; and Derek Sauder; grandchildren: Leah Sauder, Teagan Miller, and Finnly Miller; and siblings: Mary Lou Guengerich and Bruce, Brenda Whittaker, and Virginia Weissman and William.

His parents preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held October 7, 2009 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia.  He was cremated.

Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Sauder, Lizzie Z. Ziemer,
98, of Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, departed this life on March 17, 2009.

She was born on June 11, 1910, a daughter of the late Herbert and Mary (Martin) Ziemer. She was the wife of the late Harry Z. Sauder who died in 1985.

Lizzie was a homemaker and helped her husband, working by his side, on their dairy farm in Goodville. In her spare time, she pieced and quilted thousands of quilts and comforters, donating many of them to local sewing circles and other charities. She was a member of Lichty's Mennonite Church since 1925, and served as president of the sewing circle for many years. In more recent years, she has attended Churchtown Mennonite Church with her son and daughter-in-law.

She is survived by a son, R. Earl, married to Mary Jane (Martin) Sauder of Goodville; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sarah Martin of New Holland.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, her twin Anna Horning, and Mabel Good; and three brothers-in-law, Joseph Horning, Lester Good, and Samuel Martin.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at the Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl with the Bishop Nelson Bowman and the Reverend Clair Good officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Friday at Weaverland Mennonite Church from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr.,
Ephrata, PA 17522-8558. To send the family condolences, visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Source: Intelligencer Journal - 3/18/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Sauder, Susan M. Bender
, 99, of Washington Boro, PA died June 25, 2009, at Brereton Manor. She was born May 10, 1910, in West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Christian R. and Elizabeth (Eckman) Bender. Susan was married to Lloyd E. Sauder on August 6, 1931., he died on October 26, 1993.  

She was a member of Masonville Mennonite Church. Survived by her daughter, Susanne Mae, wife of M. Ronald Lefever, of Washington Boro, PA; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband and son, Lloyd B. Sauder, who died on April 8, 1987.  Funeral service was June 29, 2009, at Masonville Mennonite Church, with Rev. Robert Kanagy and Rev. Aaron Sauders officiating. Interment was in Masonville Mennonite cemetery, Washington Boro, PA.   
Source: LOL June 26, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Scarff, Ryan P
., 37, of Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., IA died November 3, 2009 at the same place. 

He was born October 16, 1972 at Mt. Pleasant  to Ron Ray and Wendy Marlene (Slagel) Scarff.  Ron was born October 27, 1949 and Marlene was born October 6, 1949.

Surviving are his parents and his children, Mekenzie Bean-Scarff; and Quinn Molander-Scarff.

Memorial services were held November 8 2009 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church Wayland, Henry Co., IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Karen, Wayland, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schaer, Inez Heiser
, 95, of Fisher, IL died March 21, 2009 at Gibson City, IL.  She was born September 6, 1913 to Alvin and Elizabeth (Birkey) Heiser.  On October 14, 1933 at Fisher, IL she was married to Maurie Schaer, who died January 9, 1986.

Surviving are two daughters, Joan (Robert) Cender, and Virginia (Wesley) Oyer, 4 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

A grandson, Maurie Cender and two sisters, Alice King, Clara Eichelberger  preceded her in death.

Inez owned and operated a tailoring shop in Champaign for many years. She and her husband spent a lot of time in volunteer service through Mennonite Board of Missions, working in multiple states. They were involved with young people, mentoring and acting as house parents. She was a lifelong member of East Bend Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was active in the church sewing circle. They were the first youth sponsors of the church. She loved the Lord and served Him all her life.

A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at East Bend Cemetery in rural Fisher, IL.

A celebration of life service was held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2009 at the East Bend Mennonite Church, rural Fisher, IL with the Rev. Michael Dean officiating.
Submitted by: Angela Beachey, Fisher, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schantz, Kathryn C. Berry
, 94, of Swanton, Fulton Co., OH died December 7, 2009 at the same place from natural causes. She was born July 13, 1915 at Elida, Allen Co., OH to Ira and Ada (Culp) Berry.  She was married to Oliver Schantz, who died August 10, 1983.

Surviving are children, Oliver Jr. (Donna) Schantz; and Arlene (Roger) Memmer
12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a brother,  Paul (Mary) Berry, and a sister, Margaret (Lee) Hesterman.

A daughter, Majorie Stanley, one sister, Dorothy Hesterman, and two brothers, Andy Berry, and Robert Berry preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 11, 2009 Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Fulton Co., OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.
Submitted by: Dana Short, Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schertz, Helen E. Armstrong,
84, of Metamora, IL died September 5, 2009 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.  She was born October 9, 1924 at Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL to Phillip D. and Blanche Mae (Kenyon) Armstrong.  On February 14, 1946 at Eureka, Woodford Co., IL she was married to Chester "Chet" H. Schertz, who died in 1991.

Surviving are children, Leslie D. (Cheryl) Schertz; Chuck H. (Sue) Schertz;  Douglas L. (Mary "Lori") Schertz; and Sally J. (Joseph) Ringenberg; all of Metamora, IL, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

A brother, Albert Armstrong, and a sister, Maltrieda Stock preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held September 9, 2009 at Metamora Mennonite Church, Metamora, IL with burial in Stewart Harmony Cemetery, Metamora, IL.

Submitted by: Michelle Burns, Metamora, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schlabach, Joseph H.
, 57, died September 13, 2009 when at Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana after a 3-1/2 year battle with cancer.  He was born March 26, 1952 in Goshen, IN to Henry J. and Elizabeth (Wingard) Schlabach.  On June 30, 1999 in Hawaii he was married to Sharon Kline, who survives.

Surviving are children, Justin (Kelly) Schlabach; Jared (Summer) Schlabach; Renee Schlabach, all of Goshen, Indiana, 8 grandchildren, and siblings: Perry J. (Doretta) Schlabach; Henry (Mary) Schlabach Jr, Goshen, IN; Jesse (Sylvia) Schlabach, Middlebury, IN; Mary Ann (Mel P.) Miller, Middlebury, IN and Ida E. (Glen) Miller, Goshen, Indiana.

Joseph worked as a service technician at Jayco and a member of Clinton Frame Church.  Joseph enjoyed his grandchildren and spending time with his family, fishing and motorcycling.

Memorial services were held September 17, 2009 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Karen Troyer, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schlabach, Levi L,.Jr.
, age 63, of Millersburg, OH died December 25, 2009, at Majora Lane Nursing Home at Millersburg, OH.  He was born December 21, 1946, in Holmes Co., OH to Levi L. and Susan (Raber) Schlabach. He attended Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Millersburg, OH.  

Surviving are two brothers, Melvin Schlabach of Canton, OH; and Abe (Susie) Schlabach of Dundee, OH; two sisters, Katie (Paul) Phillips of Millersburg, OH; and Mary (Eli) Yutzy of Walnut Creek, OH; two half sisters, Mattie Miller of Millersburg, OH and Clara Miller of Sugarcreek, OH; special nephew, Roland Phillips and special niece, Karen Phillips both of Millersburg,OH and many more nieces, nephews and cousins.

A half brother, Roy L. Schlabach, died previously.

Funeral service was December 28, 2009 at Pleasant View Mennonite Church with Pastor Dennis Hostetler officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant View Mennonite cemetery, Millersburg, OH.

Source: The Budget Sugarcreek, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Schlabach, Mattie J. Yoder


Mattie J. Yoder-Schlabach, 88, of Arthur passed away at 11:29 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at The Arthur Home.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Otto Center in rural Arthur with Bishop David E. Schrock officiating. Burial was in Yoder Cemetery: Visitation was anytime after 3 p.m. on Thursday at the Otto Center. Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Schlabach was born November 1, 1921, in Lovington. She was the daughter of John C. and Lucy (Miller) Yoder. She married Fred D. Schlabach on March 16, 1971 in Arthur. He passed away on December 24, 1987.

Survivors include one son, John Henry Yoder and wife Ada of Middlebury, Indiana; five step-sons, Lewis Schlabach and wife Mattie of Sullivan, Willard Schlabach and wife Esther ofAva, Daniel Schlabach and wife Verna ofAtwood, Eli Schlabach and wife Rebecca of Arthur, and Harley Schlabach and wife Maryetta ofArthur; four stepdaughters, Abbie Beachy and husband Jacob of Newaygo, Michigan, Sadie Plank and husband Harvey of Arcola, Annie Ellen Otto and husband Melvin of Arthur, and Fannie Marie Schlabach of Arthur; one sister, Bertha Gingerich of Arcola; two sisters-in-law, Clara Yoder of Arthur and Alta Yoder of Roodhouse; two granddaughters, Alberta Ridenour and husband Mike of Middlebury, Indiana, and Carman Sevison and husband Greg of Goshen, Indiana; 3 great-grandsons; 64 step grandchildren; 245 step great-grandchildren; and 27 step great-greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, six sisters, one stepdaughter, two step grandchildren, and two step greatgrandchildren.

She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
Jan. 6, 2010
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Schlabach, Retha Fern Miller
, 79, of Winesburg, OH died November 6, 2009 at Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH from congestive heart failure.  

She was born May 1, 1930 at Berlin, Holmes Co., OH to Daniel P. and Mildred Marie (Miller) Miller.  Daniel was born May 2, 1906 and died December 15, 1978.  Mildred was born November 30, 1908 and died August 25, 1988.


On January 11, 1951 by Bishop D. D. Miller at Martins Creek Mennonite Church, Millersburg, Holmes Co., OH she was married to Daniel D. Schlabach, who was born October 28, 1925 and died May 4, 2008.  Their witnesses were Dennis & Loretta Gerber.


Surviving are children, David (Helen) Schlabach; Bradley (Jayne) Schlabach; James (Shirley) Schlabach; Brenda Schlabach Sweany; 7 grandchildren, and two brothers, James (LaVonne) Miller and Gary (Sandy) Miller.

Two infant daughters: Elaine & LaVonne Marie Schlabach and a sister, Loretta Miller Gerber preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held November 9, 2009 at Longenecker Mennonite Church, Winesburg, Holmes Co., OH, conducted by Glenn Coblentz with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Dave Schlabach, Winesburg, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schlabach, Sara Ann Kauffman, 73, of Goshen, IN died September 11, 2009 at the same place.  She was born May 18, 1936 in Huron County, Michigan to John and Mina (Edelman) Kauffman. On January 8, 1955 at Benton, IN she was married to Theron Frederick Schlabach, who was born December 6, 1933 and survives.

Surviving are three sons, Gerald (Joetta) Slabach; J. Carlyle (Julie Birky) Schlabach; and Roderic (Mary Beth) Schlabach; a daughter, Kristina (Keith) Johnson; 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and four sisters, Fern (Kenneth) Oswald; Esther Kauffman; Mary Lou (Phillip) Meek; and Ruth (Steve) Stump.

Sara was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for Shantz and Weldy Feed Mill, Mennonite Mutual Aid, and LaCasa.  She directed Ten Thousand Vilages for the Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale.

Memorial services were held September 15, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schlabaugh, Clara Belle Bontrager
, died July 3, 2009. She was born August 26, 1930 near Frytown, Johnson Co. IA. to Christopher and Viola Hershberger Bontrager.

On September 2, 1949 Clara Belle and Omar (Pete) Schlabaugh were married at East Union Mennonite Church.

Clara was a longtime member of East Union Mennonite Church.

Survived by her husband and five children: Diane Martin and husband Mick of Farmington, IA, Sandra of Wellman, Jeanna Stauffer and husband DeVon of Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, Dawn and husband Ezra Schrock of Wellman, IA and Michael Schlabaugh of Iowa City, IA. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; Jessica Martin, Eric Martin, Travis Graber, Katie Humston, Clay Stauffer, Domonic Stauffer, Megan Schrock, Kelsey Schrock, Grant Schlabaugh, Kaitlyn Schlabaugh, and Darien Schlabaugh, three great grandchildren; Jackson Schlabaugh, Colt Graber, and Deziree Stauffer and three siblings, Marlyn and wife Gladene Bontrager of Hesston, KS, Helen Miller of Hesston, KS and Marjorie Friesen of Newton, KS.

Preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Bette Messenger Carolyn Bontrager, and Velma Yoder. A celebration of life service was July 7, 2009 at East Union Mennonite Church. Burial was in East Union Cemetery, Kalona, IA. 
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Schloneger, Irene E. Falb

ORRVILLE -- Irene E. Schloneger, 93, of Orrville and formerly of Louisville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2009, at Orrville Pointe Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Orrville, where she had resided for the last two years.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 1, at 11 a.m. at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, with Pastor Dan King and her grandson, Pastor Mark Schloneger officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery Friday at 10 a.m., prior to the memorial service.

Friends may call Thursday, April 30, from 6-8 p.m. at Auble Funeral Home, 512 E. Oak St., Orrville, and Friday, May 1, at the church from 9-9:45 a.m. Online guest registry and expressions of condolence may be left at www.aublefuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Beech Mennonite Church, 10037 Easton St., Louisville 44641; or Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691.

Irene was born May 11, 1915, in Orrville, the daughter of the late David and Martha (Baumgartner) Falb, and later attended Orrville schools.  Irene was united in marriage to Irvin L. Schloneger on June 5, 1938, in Orrville. He died Sept. 6, 1993.  She was a homemaker and a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her family. She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church and was an avid seamstress and quilter.  In addition to her husband, Irene was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ivan and Milton Falb; and a sister, Effie Yoder.

Surviving are daughters and sons, Catherine (Russell) Hochstetler of Goshen, Ind., Robert (Enid) Schloneger of Smithville, Sandra (James) Brenneman of Newburgh, Ind., Faye (G. Martin) Breneman of Apple Creek, David Amos Schloneger of Dayton and Keith (Beverly) Schloneger of Mount Eaton; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; a brother, George (Priscilla) Falb of Dalton; and sisters-in-law, Esther Falb of Orrville and Vida Hershberger of Phoenix, Ariz.

Submitted by: Kathryn Rodgers

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Schloneger, Irene E. Falb, 93, of Orrville, OH, formerly of Louisville, OH died April 28, 2009 at Orrville.  She was born May 11, 1915 at Orrville, Wayne Co., OH to David and Martha (Baumgartner) Falb.  On June 5, 1938 at Orrville she was married to Irvin L. Schloneger, who was born October 25, 1910 and died September 6, 1993.

Surviving are children, Catherine (Russell) Hochstetler, Robert (Enid) Schloneger, Sandra (Jim) Brenneman, Faye Breneman (Martin), David Schloneger, and Keith Schloneger, 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and a brother, George (Priscella) Falb.

Two brothers, Ivan Falb, and Milton Falb, and a sister, Effie Yoder preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 1, 2009 at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Stark Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Alma Schloneger, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schmidt, Elmer Ernest
, 93, of Reedley, Fresno Co., CA died November 12, 2009 at the same place from natural causes / heart failure.  

He was born July 19, 1916 at Hillsboro, Marion Co., KS to Herman Franz and Anna (Ewert) Schmidt.  Herman was born January 4, 1889 and died October 4, 1936.  Anna was born November 11, 1891 and died February 25, 1985.

On August 21, 1940 at Durham, Marion Co., KS he was married to Evangeline Unruh, who was born July 3, 1919 and died July 2, 1985. He was married second in June 1986 to Lucille Johnson Schmidt, who died in 1999.

Surviving are children, Karen & Harold Yingst; Annalee & Jim Compton-Schmidt; Galen & Luz Schmidt; Sherryl & Daniel Dyck; James & Victoria Schmidt; and Deborah & Lyle Cornish, 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and a brother, Leland E. & Joanne Schmidt.

A daughter, Evangeline Yvonne Schmidt, a brother, Orlando E. Schmidt, and a great-grandchild preceded him in death.

He was in CPS Service during WWII.

Memorial services were held November 28, 2009 at Sierra View Homes Retirement Center, Reedley, CA with burial in Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills Cemetery, Los Angeles, L. A. County, CA.

Submitted by: Annie Compton-Schmidt, daughter, Fresno, CA
and Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schmitt, Dorothy Stover
, 81, of Souderton, PA died September 8, 2009 at Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA.  She was born August 10, 1928 at Blooming Glen, PA to Abram and Laura (Stover) Stover.  On August 14, 1954 she was married to Abraham Schmitt, who was born August 7, 1927 and died November 18, 1994.

Surviving are children, Mary Lou Gallucci & James; Ruth Ann Heilemann & Joseph; David Schimtt; and Lois Hallock & Donald; 5 grandchildren, and a brother, Earl Stover.

She worked on a large genealogy project for Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

Memorial services were held September 12, 2009 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Peggy Buzzard, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schmucker, Arline L. Sommers
, 88, of Louisville, Stark Co., OH died April 24, 2009 at the same place.  She was born December 20 1920 at Louisville to John and Bertha (Taylor) Sommers.  She was married at Louisville to Wilbur Schmucker, who was born August 15, 1920 and died in March 1977.

Surviving are children, Edna Troyer, Velma Bridges, Lloyd Schmucker, Dr. M. Lee Schmucker, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, four sisters, Mildred Schmucker, Gladys Gingerich, Lucille Schmucker, and Lavera Helmuth, and four brothers, Owen, Elvin, Earl and Merle Sommers.

A granddaughter, Sharon K. Troyer and a sister, Maxine Martin Brooks
 preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 29, 2009 at Beech Mennonite Church Louisville, Stark Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Alma Schloneger
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schnupp, Carl E.
, 66, of Lititz, entered into rest at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, on Friday, October 23, 2009.

He was born in Denver, a son of Roy H. Schnupp of Ephrata, and the late Bertha Groff Schnupp.

He is the husband of Joyce A. Garber Schnupp. They celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on March 17th of this year.

Carl was a member of the Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, The Buck Run Hunting Club of Potter County, and enjoyed spending time with his family, family
camping, wrestling with his grandchildren, was a volunteer grandparent at Camp Swatara, a former cub scout leader, volunteer fireman and ambulance attendant for the Rothsville Fire Company, and member of the Camp Lighters camping group.

Mr. Schnupp had worked as a truck driver for Yellow Freight prior to retirement, where he had placed second in a truck driving rodeo in earlier years.  He was also a retired farmer and was well known as the first greenhouse tobacco grower in the state of Pennsylvania and for his knowledge of tobacco growing.

Surviving besides his wife and father is a son, Gary L. husband of Rhonda Witmer Schnupp of Lititz, 2 daughters, Greta L. wife of Craig Stamm and Gayle L. wife of Brian Good of Lititz; 5 grandchildren, Colin, Devin, and Ella Schnupp, Grant and Jenavieve Good; 2 brothers, Roy H. husband of Lois Schnupp of Lititz, and Alvin Schnupp of San Luis Obispo, Ca., a sister, Mary Jane Schnupp of Lebanon.

He was preceded in death by his mother, and brother John R. Schnupp.

A viewing will be held from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, October 27th and 1 hour prior to services at the Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, Lititz, Pa., where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 28th with Pastors John Hess and Wilbur G. Rohrer officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

If desired memorial contributions in Carl's memory may be sent to Camp Swatara, 2905 Camp Swatara Road, Bethel, Pa. 19507 or to the Friendship Community, 1149 East Oregon Road, Lititz, Pa. 17543. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/24/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Schnupp, John R.
, LPN, 63, of Ephrata, son of Roy H. Schnupp and the late Bertha Groff Schnupp went to his Maker on October 12, 2009. He was born October 13, 1945.

He died at his cabin, "Cozy Cove" in Richfield, Snyder County, PA: the place he loved to be at. A massive heart attack was the cause of the sudden, unexpected death.

He is survived by Edith A. (Martin) Schnupp, his wife of 44 years and his children: John E., husband of Judy, St. Albans, VT; Jeff, husband of Susan, Landisville; Joanna, wife of Dr. Henry Imperial, Brownsville, TX; Janella, wife of Daniel Landis, Manheim, and 7 grandchildren.

Also surviving are the following siblings: Roy Jr., husband of Lois, Lititz; Carl, husband of Joyce, Lititz; Mary Jane, Lebanon; and Alvin, San Luis Obispo, CA.

John and Edith were some of the original partners at Mennonite Marriage Encounter. They also were instrumental in starting the Ephrata ReUzit Shop, having served as board members and managers. Previously he sang with the Christian Herald Men's Chorus.

John graduated from Willow Street Vo-Tech in 1975 with an LPN degree. He previously worked at West Reading Medical Center and Tyson Food as an Occupational Nurse. He also drove truck for Heritage Kitchens and later Signature Kitchens.

Most recently he was employed at Helping Hands Children's Center, helping many children with fragile problems. He truly loved the children as his own. Some of his hobbies were traveling, playing games with family and friends, singing and going to the cabin. They welcomed the world into their home by hosting many international students in the last 30 years.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM at Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, 590 Hammer Creek Road, Lititz, on Tuesday, October 20, with a viewing on Monday night from 6 to 9 PM and on Tuesday from 9 to 10 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Northern Youth Programs, 199 Hoey Road, RR3 Dryden, Ontario P8N 3G2, or Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. Please enclose a memo indicating in memory of John R. Schnupp.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, visit stradlingfuneralhome.com
 
Lancaster On Line
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Schnupp, John R., 63, of Ephrata, PA died October 12, 2009 at his cabin, "Cozy Cove" in Richfield, Snyder Co., PA. He was born October 13, 1945 to Roy H. Schnupp and Bertha Groff Schnupp.

He is survived by Edith A. (Martin) Schnupp, his wife of 44 years and his children: John E., husband of Judy, St. Albans, VT; Jeff, husband of Susan, Landisville, PA; Joanna, wife of Dr. Henry Imperial, Brownsville, TX; Janella, wife of Daniel Landis, Manheim, PA and 7 grandchildren. Also siblings: Roy Jr., husband of Lois, Lititz, PA; Carl, husband of Joyce, Lititz, PA; Mary Jane, Lebanon; and Alvin, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Funeral service was October 20, 2009 at Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA.

Source: LOL October 16, 2009
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Schrag, Paul J.
, 99, of Marion, SD died April 20, 2009 at Freeman, SD.  He was born December 23, 1909 at Newton, KS to Rev. John JA and Katie (Miller) Schrag.  On May 27, 1943 at Marion, SD he was married to Ada Gering, who was born November 18, 1917 and died July 5, 2008.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary (Jim) Tecklenburg; and Judy Rechnagel; a daughter-in-law, Candace Schrag; 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren,and five brothers, Felix Schrag, Oswald (Orpha) Schrag, Delbert (Stella) Schrag, Allen (Ardelle) Schrag, and Calvin Schrag.

A son, Doug Schrag a son-in-law, Don Rechnagel, a brother, Silas Schrag and two sisters, Edna Glanzer and Emma Graber preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 24, 2009 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Elizabeth
Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schrock, Ben W.


Ben W. Schrock, 86, of Arthur, passed away at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at his residence in rural Arthur.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the family residence at 468 E. C.R. 400 N. in rural Arthur. Bishop Jake Stutzman will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery in rural Arthur: Visitation was held prior to the funeral at the family residence. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Schrock was born on July 31, 1922 in Arthur, a son of William B. and Elsie (Kauffman) Schrock. He married Lucy A. Miller on December 29, 1949 in Arthur. She survives.

Other survivors include five children: Katie Ellen Miller and husband Willis, Vernon Schrock and wife Marv, Marvin Schrock and wife Lou Ann, Mary Plank and husband Howard and Irene Farmwald and husband David; a son-in-law, Daniel Chupp and wife Dorothy, all of Arthur; 21 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Katie Kauffman and Lucy Yutzy and husband Chris, all of Arthur; and one sister-in-law, Elsie Schrock all of Arthur.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Lorene Chupp; two brothers, Levi and Martin Schrock; two sisters, Ida Schrock and Caroline Miller and her husband Eli; and brother-in-law, Melvin Kauffman.
Mr. Schrock was a retired farmer and member of the Old Order Amish faith.
Tri-County Journal, IL
June 18, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schrock, Edna L. Canen
, 88, of Phoenix, AZ died December 30, 2009. She was born August 7, 1921, in Harrison Twp. Elkhart Co, Ind., to Alpha and Grace (Blocher) Canen. On March 6, 1941, she married John Schrock. He died June 3, 1992.

Mrs. Shrock is survived by two daughters, Ruthann (Larry) Clark of Rudyard, Mich., and Patti (Gary) Miller of Shipshewana, Ind.; one son, Kerry Schrock of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Chloe Canen of Wakarusa, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Richard Canen; one sister, Josephine BeMiller; and one son, Tom Schrock.

She was a member of Desert Hills Evangelical Free Church, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral service was January 8, 2010 at Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN. Pastors Kevin and Sharon Yoder of Olive Mennonite Church will officiate. Burial will take place in Olive (West) Cemetery.

Source: Goshen News, Goshen, IN January 4, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Schrock, Henry M.
   
Henry M. Schrock
, 83, of  rural Arthur [IL] passed away at  6:45 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2009, at his residence.

Funeral services will be  held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the John Henry Schrock residence, 411 North County Road 200 East, Arthur. Bishop Eli Schlabach will officiate.  Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola.

Mr. Schrock was born March 13, 1925. He was a son of Mike and Minnie (Plank) Schrock. He married Gertrude Jess on November 25, 1948, in Douglas County. She passed away on December 16, 2005.

He is survived by six children, Mary Ellen Schrock and husband Edward, Willis Schrock and wife Ida, Anna Mae Kaufman and husband David, Edna Fern Otto and husband Milton, Raymond Schrock and wife Dorothy, and John Henry Schrock and wife Carolyn, all of Arthur; 38 grandchildren; and 73 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Schrock was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, Walter and Jonas Schrock; two sisters, Ella and Ida Schrock; and three grandchildren, Treva Ann Otto, Allen Schrock, and Larry Eugene 5chrock.

Mr. Schrock was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
January 7, 2009
Submitted by Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Schrock, Margaret Suzanne
, 56, of Orrville, OH, died July 1, 2009 at the same place.  She was born to N. Wilmer and Pauline (Liechty) Schrock.

Surviving is her mother.

Her father preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 4, 2009 at Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Rittman, Wayne Co., OH.

Submitted by: Judy Hilty
Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Rittman, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Schrock, Margaret "Margie" Suzanne, 56, died July 1, 2009 at her home near Orrville, OH. She was born on July 19, 1952 to N. Wilmer and Pauline (Liechty) Schrock.

She was an active member of Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Rittman, OH and was a participant in Special Olympic events at the local and state level.

Survived by her mother, three brothers: Tim, Adrian, Oregon; Tom (Ruth), Goshen Indiana; Dave (Melissa), Orrville, Ohio; one sister: Joanna (Duane) Swartley, Harrisonburg, Virginia; six nephews, three nieces, three great nephews, and one great niece.  

A Memorial service was July 04, 2009 at the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Rittman, OH with a graveside service prior to memorial service officiated by Rev. Gordon Miller. Oak Grove Cemetery near Smithville, OH.

Source: Gresser Funeral Home Orrville, OH
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Schrock, Marvel Jean Conrad
, 81, Wooster, OH died December 29, 2009, in her home.  She was born April 12, 1928, in Sterling, OH to Orie M. and Goldie Byler Conrad.

She was married to Dean R. Schrock, June 20, 1948.

A member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church where she served as church organist, Bible school and a Sunday School teacher. Marvel volunteered at People to People Ministries and MCC Connections at Kidron, OH.

Survivied by her husband Dean and children, Sandra (Norman) Sohar of Orrville, OH; Kathy (Virgil) Troyer of Honduras, Linda Schrock of Wooster, OH and Richard (Greta) Schrock of Findlay, OH; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters Mercie Lehman of Canton, OH and Twila (Chester) Lehman of Smithville, OH.

Marvel was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Eileen Gingerich, and a brother, Lester Conrad.

Memorial service was December31, 2009 at Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, OH with the Rev. Enid Schloneger officiating. Burial for the family will take place before the service.
Source: The Daily Record, Wooster, OH December, 29, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Schrock, Noland J.
, 87, of Sugarcreek, OH died April 2, 2009 at Union Hospital, Dover, Tuscarawas Co., OH.  He was born August 7, 1921 in Holmes County, Ohio to Nathan and Masa (Hershberger) Schrock.  

On February 23, 1952 he was married to Audrey L. Schrock, who died December 24, 1979. His second wife, Daisy Alwine Schrock, whom he married on August 30, 1985, died on April 13, 1998.

Surviving are a son, Jeffrey (Jan) Schrock, 2 grandchildren, a brother, Robert Schrock; and two sisters, Dorothy (Ben) Beachy; and Esther (Weldon) Gerber.

Brothers - Howard, Firman, Paul, Nelson and sisters - Kathryn, Betty, Anna Jean, and Mary preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 4, 2009 at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH with burial in Union Lawn Cemetary, Navarre, OH.
Submitted by: Gloria Mishler, Walnut Creek, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schrock, Raymond Y
., 87, of Goshen, IN died April 2, 2009, at Greencroft Healthcare. He was born March 28, 1922 in Arthur, IL to Yost and Tillie (Miller) Schrock.  He married Cora E. Yoder on December 21, 1946, in Arthur, IL.

He was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church.  He served in Civilian Public Service from 1942 to 1946 in Lapine, Oregon and Terry, Montana.

He is survived by his wife and daughters, Julie A. (Tom) Gunden of Milford, IN; Janet S. (Bill) Carney of Scottsdale, AZ; Gail K. (Mark) Neumann of Metamora, IL; and Marcia J. (Randy) Hershberger of Wakarusa, IN; three sons, Meril D. Schrock of Scottsdale, AZ; W. Alan Schrock and Timothy R. Schrock both of Elkhart, IN; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rachel Yoder and Alma Schrock both of Arthur, IL and Anna (Wilmer) Miller of Elkhart, IN; and three brothers, Simon (Marie) Schrock of Arthur, IL, Yost (Ella) Schrock, Jr., of Sarasota, FL, and Levi (Norma) Schrock of
 Elkhart, IN.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lizzie Helmuth, Gertie Beachy and Hilda Yoder.

Funeral service was April 6, 2009 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN. Pastors Danny Jones and B.J. Leichty officiated. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery, Wakarusa, IN.
Source Obituary files of  Yoder-Kulp Funeral Home Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
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Schrock, Raymond Y., 87, of Goshen, IN died April 2, 2009 at the same place from natural causes.  He was born March 28, 1922 at Arthur, IL to Yost and Tillie (Miller) Schrock.  On December 21, 1946 he was married to Cora E Yoder, who was born May 23, 1924 and survives.

Surviving are children, Julie A. (Tom) Gunden; Janet S. (Bill) Carney; Gail K. (Mark) Neumann; Marcia J. (Randy) Hershberger; W. Alan Schrock; Timothy R. Schrock; and Meril D. Schrock, 13 grandchildren,  5 great-grandchildren and siblings, Rachel Yoder, Alma Schrock, Anna (Wilmer) Miller; Simon (Marie) Schrock; Yost (Ella) Schrock, Jr; and Levi (Norma) Schrock.

Three sisters, Lizzie Helmuth, Gertie Beachy, and Hilda Yoder preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 6, 2009 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., IN with burial in Olive Cemetery, Elkhart Co., IN.

Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer, Wakarusa, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schrock, Roselind V. Biggs

GOSHEN -- Roselind V. "Rose" Schrock, 72, of 914 Georgia Road in Goshen died at 940 p.m. Friday (Nov. 27, 2009) in Goshen General Hospital.

She was born on April 28, 1937, in North Vernon, Ind., to John E. Biggs and Luella (Eastman) Likes. She married Larry R. Schrock on Feb. 13, 1982, in Goshen.

He survives, along with three daughters, Debbie (Flicker) Doering of Elkhart, Cynthia Pickler of Boise and Beth (Danny) Valles of El Paso, Texas; two sons, Steven (Heather) Schrock of Milford and Robert (Sharon) Schrock of Wisconsin; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita (Leon) Tucker of Elkhart; and two brothers, Verne (Connie) Bigs of Tuscon, Ariz., and Leo (Emma) Biggs of Elkhart.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Lee and one brother, Johnny Biggs.

Mrs. Schrock was a homemaker, a nurse for 25 years and a truck driver. She attended Maple City Chapel.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at Maple City Chapel with the Rev. Gary Miller of Maple City Chapel officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery in Goshen.

Memorials may be given to Maple City Chapel. Visit www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com to send online condolences.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 29, 2009
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Schrock Simon
, 82, of Arthur passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2009, at Arthur Mennonite Church with Rev. Glen Rhodes officiating. Burial was in Arthur Cemetery.

Visitation was 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Church. Edwards Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Mr. Schrock was born on October 20, 1926, in Arthur. He was a son of Yost J. and Tillie M. Miller Schrock. He married Marie Yutzy on October 22, 1949, in Arthur. She survives.

Survivors include two children, Sandra Stevens and husband Jim of Long Creek and Michael Schrock and wife Gloria of Millersburg, Indiana; two brothers, Yost Schrock Jr. and wife Ella of Sarasota, Florida, and Levi Schrock and wife Norma of Elkhart, Indiana; three sisters, Rachel Yoder and Alma Schrock, both of Arthur, and Anna Miller and husband Wilmer of Elkhart; seven grandchildren, Melissa, James Jr. and Cynthia Stevens, Allison McCollum' and husband Justin, Adrian SchrOck and wife Nichole, Conrad Schrock and wife Jenna, Morgan Miller and husband Charlie, and three great-grandchildren, Calli Stevens, Jackson Schrock, and Avenlea Schrock.

Mr. Schrock was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; Raymond Y. Schrock; and three sisters, Lizzie Ann Helmuth, Gertie Beachey, and Hilda Yoder.
He was a member of Arthur Mennonite Church where he taught Sunday School and served as Sunday School Superintendent. He served in the Civil Public Service from 1944 to 1945.

Mr. Schrock worked at Progress Industries, Casket Division, of Arthur for 25 years. He was a custodian for Arthur High School, Arthur Casket Company, and most recently for Carstin Brands of Arthur.  He enjoyed reading, repairing sewing machines, and watching Illinois basketball and Cardinal baseball. He took a great amount of joy in spending time with his family and friends, particularly his grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Source: Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL  8-5-09
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Schweitzer, Wilton
, 82
      
Died:  December 6, 2009, in Crestview Care Center, Milford
           
In Loving Memory Of Wilton Schweitzer
           
Wilton Schweitzer went home to be with his Lord Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Crestview Care Center in Milford, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was born September 15, 1927, on a farm near Milford, Nebraska to Lee and Elma (Stutzman) Schweitzer, the youngest of 5 children.
           
Wilton was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church and previously was a member of Milford Mennonite Church. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age. On April 30, 1950, he was united in marriage to Arvilla Roth and to this union one daughter and two sons were born. Wilton was a life-long farmer and was known for his ready wit and firm handshake. His family will remember him as a devoted husband, loving father, who thoroughly enjoyed his grandkids, and whose life witnessed a soft-spoken faith.
           
Wilton is survived by his wife of 59 years, Arvilla of Milford; children and spouses, Marilyn and Nathan Saltzman, Albuquerque, NM, Larry and Vickie Schweitzer, Friend, Rod and Jana Schweitzer, Dorchester, six grandchildren and spouses, Tracy and Travis Yeackley, Milford, Stuart and Talicia Schweitzer, Milford, Michele Schweitzer, Lincoln, Rance and Asha Schweitzer, Lincoln, Toby and Wendy Schweitzer, Frisco, CO, Dolen and Kati Schweitzer, Pleasant Dale, three great-grandchildren, Isaac and Izabelle Yeackley, Elsa Schweitzer, brother and sister-in-law, Cleve and Luella Schweitzer, Milford, sister-in-law, Lois Schweitzer, Friend, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Fredetta Roth, Richard and Eleanor Roth, Donna and Harold Roth, Aloha and Wayne Roth, Lori and Earl McCullough, all of Milford, and a host of other relatives and friends.
           
Wilton was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Leonard and Merlin Schweitzer, an infant sister, sister, Alvera Stutzman, sisters-in-law, Betty and June Schweitzer, brothers-in-law, Allen Stutzman, Willis Roth, nephew, Jimmy Joe Schweitzer, parents-in-law, Jake and Esther Roth.
           
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at East Fairview Mennonite Church with Pastor Bill Saltzman officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1pm - 8pm at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford, with the family greeting relatives and friends from 6-8pm. Also one hour prior to service at church. Memorials have been established for Handicapped Accessibility at East Fairview Mennonite Church.
           
Pallbearers are: Stuart Schweitzer, Travis Yeackley, Rance Schweitzer, Toby Schweitzer, Dolen Schweitzer, Isaac Yeackley. Honorary Pallbearers are: Tracy Yeackley, Michele Schweitzer, Asha Schweitzer, Wendy Schweitzer, Kati Schweitzer.

Source: Lauber Moore Funeral Home Obituary. Milford, NE
Submitted by: Ann Miller White
Lincoln, NE


Sears, Shirley M. Swartzendruber
, 77, formerly of Tiskilwa, IL died February 21, 2009 at Sarasota, Fla. from a massive stroke.  She was born October 31, 1931 and married to Wilmer L. Sears.

Surviving are 28 nieces and nephews, brothers, Dave (Judy) Swartzendruber of Champaign, Illinois, W.K. (Jan) Swartzendruber of Middlebury, Ind., sisters, Donna (Bill) Wirges of Princeton, Illinois, and Nancy (Paul) Cranfill of Copperas Cove, Texas.

A brother, Duane, who is survived by his wife, Donna Swartzendruber of Morton, Illinois preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 5, 2009 at Bay Shore Mennonite Church, Sarasota, Florida.

Submitted by: Judi Mullett, Sarasota, Fl.
Bay Shore Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Seibel, Norman H
.

Norman H. Seibel, 81, of Lititz, entered into rest at his home on Tuesday, February 3, 2009.

Born in Ephrata Township, he was a son of the late David S. and Elizabeth B. (Heller) Seibel and was the husband of Rebecca W. (Sauder) Seibel. They were married on August 12, 1950.

He was a member of Clearview Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. He was a dairy farmer and worked at Mt. Hope Home for 16 years and Manheim Auto Auction for over 35 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Vernon S., husband of Arlene M. (Martin) Seibel of Danville and Gerald S., husband of Christina Joy (Hurst) Seibel of Manheim; seven daughters, Dorothy Elaine, wife of Raymond H. Good of Lititz, Carolyn S., wife of Amos S. Hurst of Lititz, Joanne S., wife of Amos Z. Musser of McVeytown, Linda S., wife of Dennis L. Nolt of Ephrata, Brenda S., wife of Joseph M. Zimmerman of Manheim, Rhoda S., wife of Leon W. Horning of Worthington, MA, and Barbara S., wife of Eli Clair Zimmerman of Fleetwood; 42 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; two brothers, David H., husband of Emma (Martin) Seibel of Leola and Harvey H., husband of Emma (Huber) Seibel of Columbia; one sister, Elizabeth, wife of Adam Newswanger of Lititz; three stepbrothers, Isaac Martin of Ephrata, Elmer Martin of New Holland, and Harlan
Martin of Versailles, MO; and three stepsisters, Arlene, wife of Allen Weaver of Quarryville, Ada Mae, wife of Raymond Zimmerman of Quarryville and Mary, wife of John Nolt of Myerstown.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Derrick Good; 4 brothers, Frank, Warren, Mervin and Leonard; and 4 sisters, Vera Weaver, Anna Martin, Mary Zimmerman and Edna Garman.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 8 PM, Sunday, February 8, at Midway Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, February 9, at the residence of his son, Gerald Seibel, 566 N. Esbenshade Road, Manheim, with further services at 9:30 AM at Clearview Mennonite Church, Mt. Joy, with Bishop Lester B. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Intelligencer Journal - 2/5/2009
Lancaster, PA


Seitz, Marlin Hess,
96, of Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg, died at Holy Spirit Hospital Camp Hill, PA on October 24, 2009. He was born on a farm near the Yellow Breeches Creek in Fairview Township, York Co., PA to John B. and Elizabeth Hess Seitz. His wife, Ada Burkhart Seitz, died on April 8, 2000. They were married for 62 years.

Marlin was a life-long member of Slate Hill Mennonite Church where he committed his skills as Superintendent of Sunday School and the Summer Bible School as well as teaching many classes and lending his musical talents in song leading. Marlin served on the board of Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and became a pioneer and a founder of Camp Hebron Association in 1950, which established a children and adult camp on Peters Mountain in Dauphin Co., PA.

Survived by three daughters and two sons. Ann, married to Ken Davis, Dillsburg, PA; Gene, married to Dorothy Staub, New Cumberland, PA; Blair, Millville, NJ; Mary Jane, married to James Melhorn, Lewisberry, PA and Nancy, married to Jonathan Benson, Harrisburg, PA. 16 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchild.

A memorial Service was October 28, 2009 at Slate Hill Mennonite Church with Pastors Lynn W. Shertzer and Paul W. Nissley presiding. Burial was in Slate Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery, Camp Hill, PA.
Source: October 26, 2009
Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA 
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Sensenig, Anna W. Martin
, 86, of 310 Spring Grove Rd., East Earl, died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at her home. Her husband, Moses Z. Sensenig, survives.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late John Jacob and Lydia Ann (Weaver) Martin.

She was a homemaker and a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by nine children: Ervin M. married to Almeta M. (Nolt) Sensenig, Shiloh, OH; Etta M. married to John Aaron Zimmerman, New Holland; Mabel M. married to Elam Z. Martin, New Holland; Verna M. married to Paul B. Reiff, Leola; Ivan M. married to Mabel M. Martin, East Earl; Anna E. married to Paul M. Reiff, Shiloh, OH; Marian M. married to Paul M. Leid, Shippensburg; Moses M. married to Minerva N. (Reiff) Sensenig, East Earl; Mary M. married to Leon N. Reiff, Shippensburg; 65 grandchildren; 105
great-grandchildren; a brother, Aaron I. Martin, Ephrata; and a sister, Mary Ella married to Paul Zimmerman, East Earl.

She was preceded in death by four brothers: Reuben, Henry, John and Weaver Martin and three sisters: Lydia Nolt, Eva Nolt, and Elizabeth Nolt.

Her funeral will be held on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 9 AM at her late home with further services at 9:30 AM at the Weaverland Mennonite Church with Bishop Ben F. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at her late home on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Intelligencer Journal - 2/20/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Sensenig, Ruth A
., 66, of 207 W. Ferdinand St., Manheim, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 at her home.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Wilmer W. and Almeda Brita (Martin) Sensenig.

She worked as a secretary for Gibbel Insurance Agency in Lititz for 12 years retiring in 1976. Previously she worked at the former Victor F. Weaver Poultry in New Holland and Central Penn Nursing Care in Lancaster. She also volunteered at Pleasant View in Manheim and Good Samaritan in Lebanon.

She enjoyed helping others, playing piano, and sewing.

Surviving is a brother, John Sensenig of Ulster; a sister, Mary Esther Sensenig of Manheim; two nephews, Gerald Sensenig and Jonathan Sensenig; three nieces, Christina Kramer, Brenda Huber, and Jeanette Nimick; and 16 great nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death is a sister, Irene Esch, in 2003.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Hahnstown United Zion Church, Glenwood Drive, Ephrata, with viewing from 1-2 p.m.
Interment in adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Christar, Box 14866, Reading, PA 19612-4866.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/6/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Sensenig, Ruth R. Gehman
, 85, of Ephrata, PA, died February 27, 2009 at her home. She was born in Caernarvon Twp. PA, to Jacob H. and Rebecca (Martin) Gehman. She was married to the late Isaac K. Sensenig, who died April, 2007.

She was a member of the Denver Mennonite Church.

Survived by three sons: Mark G., husband of Ellen (Horning) Sensenig, Ephrata, PA; Luke G., husband of Sharon (Bauman) Sensenig, Reinholds, PA; James G., husband of Linda (Witmer) Sensenig, Danville, PA; and two daughters, Lois G., wife of Joseph B. Keener, Lititz, PA; and Rhoda M., wife of John D. Eby, Newburg, PA; thirty-seven grandchildren and sixty-five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lydia wife of the late Ivan Hoover, Myerstown, PA and Verna, wife of the late Moses Weaver, Ephrata, PA.

She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Isaac Ray Sensenig, husband of Mary Ann (Hursh) Sensenig, also deceased, two grandsons; one brother, Martin Gehman, and two sisters, Marion Gehman and Esther, wife of Willis Horst, Lititz, PA.

Funeral service was March 3, 2009 at the Denver Mennonite Church, with Bishops Harold Good and Wilmer Weaver officiating. Interment was in the Denver Mennonite Cemetery, Denver, PA.     
Source: Lancaster OnLine March 1, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
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Sensenig, Ruth R. Gehman, 85, of 30 Glenwood Drive, Ephrata, PA, died Friday, February 27, 2009 at her home. Born in Caernarvon Twp., she was the daughter of the late Jacob H. and Rebecca (Martin) Gehman. She was married to the late Isaac K. Sensenig, who died April, 2007. She was a member of the Denver Mennonite Church.

She is survived by three sons: Mark G., husband of Ellen (Horning) Sensenig, Ephrata, PA; Luke G., husband of Sharon (Bauman) Sensenig, Reinholds, PA; James G., husband of Linda (Witmer) Sensenig, Danville, PA; and two daughters, Lois G., wife of Joseph B. Keener, Lititz, PA; and Rhoda M., wife of John D. Eby, Newburg, PA; thirty-seven grandchildren and sixty-five great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Lydia wife of the late Ivan Hoover, Myerstown and Verna, wife of the late Moses Weaver, Ephrata.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Isaac Ray Sensenig, husband of Mary Ann (Hursh) Sensenig, also deceased, two grandsons; one brother, Martin Gehman, and two sisters, Marion Gehman and Esther, wife of Willis Horst, Lititz.

Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 10 AM at the Denver Mennonite Church, with Bishops Harold Good and Wilmer Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church on Monday (TODAY) from 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Intelligencer Journal - 3/2/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Shank, Anna B. Bricker
, age 86, of Menno Haven, Chambersburg, Pa., died on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Born Dec. 1, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Samuel L. Bricker and Anna Wadel Bricker. In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey E. Shank, who passed away in May 1974.

Mrs. Shank was an elementary school teacher in the Chambersburg Area School District, where she retired from teaching first grade at Fayetteville Elementary School. She was a member of Pond Bank Mennonite Church, PSEA, NEA, and the Menno Haven Auxiliary, where she served as a past president. She enjoyed volunteering and has held various volunteer jobs at Menno Haven until this past summer, logging in over 27,245 hours in over 35 years of service. She was a Sunday school teacher and was involved in Christian Bible Ministries (Bible Release Time). In addition, she enjoyed quilting, sewing, and reading.

Mrs. Shank is survived by her stepchildren, Leah Horst of Harrisonburg, Va., Miriam Nolt of Chambersburg, Pa., and Esther Lehman of Fayetteville, Pa.; her 29 grandchildren; and many great- and great-great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four stepchildren, Eunice Bollinger, Lois Lehman, Luke Shank and James Shank; and two siblings, Martha Rosenberry and Ruth Fleagle.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Pond Bank Mennonite Church, 6555 Duffield Road, Chambersburg, PA 17201, where the Rev. Marlin Ebersole and the Rev. Vernon Isner will officiate.  The family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, Pa., and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the Church. Interment will follow the service in Marion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Daily News Record - 11/25/2009
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Shank, Anna B. Bricker, 86, of Chambersburg, Franklin, PA died November 23, 2009 at the same place from respiratory due to lymphoma.  She was born December 1, 1922 at Chambersburg.  On March 25, 1951 at Akron, PA she was married to Bishop Harvey E. Shank, who was born September 26, 1887 and died May 28, 1974.

Surviving are children, Mahlon and Leah (Shank) Horst; Virgil and Esther (Shank) Lehman; Miriam (Shank) Nolt; 29 grandchildren, about 70 great-grandchildren, about 140 great-great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-great-grandchildren.

Two daughters, Lois Lehman and Eunice Bollinger, and two sons, James Shank and  Luke Shank, preceded her in death.

Harvey was minister at Pond Bank Mennonite Church from 1921-1946.  And Bishop of the South Franklin County Churches from 1946-1971.

She loved volunteering her time. She volunteered at Menno Haven nursing home from 1984 until the present for a total of 27,245 hours.  She started to
volunteer in 1964, but records were only started in 1984.  She loved to quilt and gave many away as gifts or donated to Shalom Christian Academy Sales and MCC Sales.  She also volunteered with Shalom Christian Academy, Released Time Bible Program and World Treasures MCC Store and a few other places.  She taught Sunday School at Pond Bank Mennonite Church many years. She was a very busy woman, but still had time for family.  She sent birthday cards to all of her children, grandchildren, greats, great-greats, and great-great-greats every year including their spouses. As a step-mother and step-grandmother she held the family together as her very own.  She will be greatly missed!

Memorial services were held November 30, 2009 at Bank Mennonite Church, Fayetteville, Franklin Co., PA (where) with burial in Marion Mennonite Church, Marion, Franklin Co., PA the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Rhonda A. Wang, Chambersburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Shank, Mae Elizabeth Lehman
, 92, of Menno Haven Retirement Community, Chambersburg, PA, died February 7, 2009. She was born January 21, 1917 in Franklin Co., PA to Peter and Alice Frey Lehman. She was married to Glenn H. Shank, he died September 23, 2006

She was member of the Cedar Street Mennonite Church, Chambersburg, PA.
 
Survived by seven children, Janet (wife of Eugene) Eberly of Fayetteville, PA, Gerald (husband of Ethel) Shank of Ephrata, PA; Rachel (wife of Glenn) Wadel, Wayne (husband of Miriam) Shank, Judith (wife of Edwin) Martin all of Chambersburg, PA; Glenda (wife of Jeryl) Martin of Shippensburg, PA and Carlton (husband of Jo) Shank of York Haven, PA; twenty-one grandchildren; and fifty great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman and Arthur Lehman.

Funeral services was February 11, 2009 at the Marion Mennonite Church, 4365 Molly Pitcher Highway South, Chambersburg, where friends may view from 9:00-10:00 AM. Merle Cordell, Darrell Baer, and William Higgins will officiate. Interment was in Marion Mennonite Cemetery, Chambersburg, PA  17201.

Source: Public Opinion, Chambersburg, PA February 8, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Shank, Paul William
, 97, of Goshen, IN died December 21, 2009 at the same place.  He was born December 7, 1912 at Greencastle, PA to Clinton and Edith (Rutherford) Shank.  On June 14, 1936 at Hagerstown, MD he was married to Edna Catherine Martin, who died December 8, 1991.

Surviving are children, Dottie (Duane) Kauffmann; Carol (Dan) Wolfer; Lowell Shank; Philip (Carol) Shank; and Stephen (Donna Snyder) Shank, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Lester Shank.

A sister, Gladys Shank, and a brother, Earl Shank, preceded him in death.

Paul worked 18 years at Hagerstown (MD) Shoe Company in the payroll department; 20 years at Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale, Pa., in the sales department; and eight years at Mennonite Travel Service, Goshen, Ind., as an international travel consultant.

Memorial services were held December 24, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Shantz, Stanley
, 88, of died January 2, 2009 at Cambridge, Ontario, Canada from congestive heart failure.  He was born February 25, 1920 to David and Salome (Schmitt) Shantz.  On October 10, 1992 at St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada he was married to Eral Cressman, who was born June 3, 1923 and survives.

Surviving are children: Jeanne Leis, Lois (Tom) Broda, Ross (Jean) Shantz, Larry (Cindy) Shantz, stepchildren: Paul (Marilyn) Brubacher, Elizabeth (Claude) Setzkorn, Margaret (Dan) Griffin, 9 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Ilene (Gordon, deceased) Burkhardt.

His first wife, Doris (Hachborn) in 1991, and stepchildren: James and Charlotte Brubacher in infancy, preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 6, 2009 (when) at Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Waterloo County, Ontario with burial in Shantz Mennonite Church Cemetery, 2473 Erb's Road, Baden, ON.

Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs, ON
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Shaum, Lois Eichelberger Erb  

May 2, 1918 - Dec. 13, 2009

GOSHEN -- Lois Erb Shaum, 91, of 1801 Greencroft Blvd., died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 13, 2009) in Goshen General Hospital.

She was born May 2, 1918, in Beemer, Neb., to Joseph and Sarah (Birky) Eichelberger. On May 21, 1937, she married Menno Erb in Beemer. He died Oct. 19, 1960. She married Vernon Shaum on Feb. 8, 1970, in Benton. He died June 26, 1986.

Mrs. Shaum is survived by three daughters, Karen (Homer) Schmucker of Milford, Phyllis (Keith) King of Kouts and Eunice (Tom) Culp of Goshen; three sons, Larry (Sharon) Erb and Lonnie (Linda) Erb, both of Benton, and Ralph (Marianne) Erb of Leesburg, Fla.; five stepdaughters, Shirley (Gene) Stutzman of Kendalville, Joyce (Gene) Blucker of Nappanee, Charlene (Keith) Vincent of Safety Harbor, Fla., Wanda Wenger of Wakarusa and Sue (Tom) Detwiler of Goshen; 20 grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 24 stepgreat-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn (Rolland) Oswald of Beemer; and one brother, Clifford (Lucille) Eichelberger of Nampa, Idaho.

She was preceded in death by two siblings, Erna Rediger and Harold Eichelberger.

Mrs. Shaum was a homemaker and a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. where she taught Bible and Sunday school, and was a leader of Bible study fellowship. She was baptized at Plum Creek Mennonite Church, Beemer, and was a graduate of Beemer High School.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen, where the funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Pastors Wes Bontreger and Katie Cunningham of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church will officiate. Burial will be in Benton Lutheran Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorials may be given to Bible Memory Ministries. Visit yoderculpfuneralhome.com to send online condolences.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
12/15/2009
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Shaver, Carl Ralston
, 83, of Harrisonburg died January 15, 2009 at Harrisonburg, VA.  He was born March 2, 1925 at Harrisonburg, VA to Otho and Mary (Mauck) Shaver.  On April 13, 1946 he was married to Ruby A. Armentrout, who was born October 19, 1926 and survives.

Surviving are two sons, Kenneth R. & wife Sharon, and Dennis E. & wife Mary Sue, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a brother, George Frederick Shaver, and two sisters, Evelyn Randolph and Mary Jane Russell.

Two brothers, Otho Galen Shaver and Gilbert S. Shaver, and two sisters, Betty S. Brammer, and Margaret S. Payne preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 19, 2009 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Shenk, Mabel Powell
, 94, of Harrisonburg VA died there on February 14, 2009.  She was born May 13, 1914 at Elida, Ohio to Samuel J. and Laura (Shenk) Powell.  On October 22, 1944 she was married to Amos Shenk, who died December 22, 1982.

Surviving are a son, Bill Shenk of New Hope VA; a sister, Dorothy Brunk of Salem Ohio; and a sister in law, Dorothy Powell of Harrisonburg VA.

A sister, Betty Mae and two brothers, John and Samuel preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 28, 2009 at Strite Auditorium at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Alice Brubaker, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Shenk, Mary Florence
of Harrisonburg, Va., died Friday, July 17, 2009, at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community.  She passed from time to eternity with Christ without fear.  She was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Elida, Ohio, and was the fourth of 10 children of the late Levi J. and Amanda Yoder Shenk.  The family moved to Denbigh, Va., when she was a young child.

Mary Florence graduated from Morrison High School in 1934 and from Eastern Mennonite University in 1959.  As a teenager she began teaching Sunday School at the Warwick River Mennonite Church, where she grew up.  She taught in Bible Schools and Sunday Schools most of her life.  Mary moved to Harrisonburg, Va., in 1941.  She was an active member of the Park View Mennonite Church and participated in the Mennonite Women's organizations, where she held offices for many years.

She served 40 years as administrative assistant to the deans of the college and seminary at Eastern Mennonite University from 1943-1983 with deans Chester K. Lehman, Ira E. Miller, George R. Brunk II, Richard C. Detweiler and George R. Brunk III.  In addition, this included assistance in advising foreign students.  Her faithful labors enhanced the productivity of those whom she has served.

After retirement, she was involved in a variety of volunteer assignments.  These included working in MCC Ten Thousand Villages ministry in Akron, Pa. and at Harrisonburg Gift and Thrift Shop, where she served on the Board of Directors a number of years.  She also reviewed books for Choice Books.  Mary Florence loved to travel and was able to visit many points of interest in the USA, Canada,
Mexico, Europe and Alaska.

Mary Florence was a woman with many gifts, talents and interests.  She enjoyed entertaining family and friends.  Family was very important to her.  She was very diligent in planning family reunions.

Mary Florence is survived by three sisters, Mildred and her husband, Sylvanus Moyer, Miriam and her husband, Daniel Baer, all of Harrisonburg, Martha and her husband, Ernest Godshall, of Newport News, Va.; one brother, John M. Shenk and his wife, Evelyn, of Harrisonburg, Va.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Park View Mennonite Church.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Her body has been donated for anatomical study.
Daily News Record - 7/20/2009
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Shifflett, Jackie L.
, 65, of Fulks Run, VA died May 24, 2009 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA. He was born on April 3, 1944 in Rockingham Co., VA to Viola Fagg.

He attended Gospel Hill Mennonite Church. Survived by a cousin, Jennings Shifflett. Funeral service was May 27, 2009 at the Gospel Hill Mennonite Church. Burial was Gospel Hill Mennonite cemetery.
Source: Obit. Files of McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Shirk, Edna S. Snyder
, 88, of Lititz, entered into rest at Fairmount Homes Inc., Ephrata, on Friday, March 27, 2009.

Born in Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late J. Eby and Mary M. (Shirk) Snyder. She was the wife of the late Elam Shirk who passed away on April 15, 2007.

A homemaker, she was a member of Pequea Mennonite Church.

Mrs. Shirk is survived by her son, Eugene S., husband of Brenda J. (Sensenig) Shirk of Ephrata; three daughters, Mabel S., wife of Marvin M. Zimmerman of Lititz, Ada S., wife of Marvin S. Hurst of Savannah, NY, and Erma S., wife of David Z. Lauver of Ephrata; two brothers, Aaron S., husband of Lydia (Martin) Shirk of East Earl, and Paul S. Shirk of New Holland; five sisters, Lena S., wife of Reuben W. Martin of New Holland, Katie S., wife of Norman H. Weaver of
Leola, Mary S., wife of Aaron N. Newswanger of New Holland, Esther S., wife of Rufus N. Zimmerman of Mertztown, and Mabel S., wife of Elam M. Horning of Leola; 18 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Norman S. Shirk, her sister, Anna S. Zimmerman and 1 great-grandchild.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 8 PM, Monday, March 30, at the Wheat Ridge Chapel at Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held at 9 AM on Tuesday, March 31st, at 500 Hammer Creek Road, Lititz, with further services at 9:30 AM at the Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Meadow Valley and Royer Road, Ephrata, with Bishop Curvin Z. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: Intelligencer Journal - 3/28/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Shirk, Noah S.
, 78, of Narvon, PA died November 12, 2009 at his home. He was born in East Earl, PA to Noah G. and Sue Etta (Shirk) Shirk. His wife, Verna (Zimmerman) Shirk, died Jan. 18, 2009.

He was a member of Goodville Mennonite Church where he formerly served as Sunday School Superintendent.

Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia, married to William Kilhefner of Ephrata, PA and Carolyn, married to Glenn Martin of New Holland, PA; and three grandchildren, David and Ashley Kilhefner, and Michael Martin.

Preceding him in death are five brothers, Ivan, Christian, Paul, Roy, and Jonas Shirk; and three sisters, Eva Ringler, Sue Etta Newswanger, and Leah Shirk.

Funeral service was November 16, 2009 at Goodville Mennonite Church, with the Reverends Bruce Sauder and Nelson Martin, and the Bishop C. Kenneth Martin officiating. Interment was in Goodville Mennonite Cemetery, Goodville, PA
Source: LOL November14, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
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Shirk, Noah S., 78, of 2361 Little Hill Road, Narvon, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at his home.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Noah G. and Sue Etta (Shirk) Shirk. His wife, Verna (Zimmerman) Shirk, died Jan. 18, 2009.

He drove truck for about 30 years for New Holland Supply Co., retiring in 1996.

He was a member of Goodville Mennonite Church where he formerly served as Sunday School Superintendent.

He enjoyed hunting and collecting Winross Trucks.

Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia, married to William Kilhefner of Ephrata, and Carolyn, married to Glenn Martin of New Holland; and three grandchildren, David and Ashley Kilhefner, and Michael Martin.

Preceding him in death are five brothers, Ivan, Christian, Paul, Roy, and Jonas Shirk; and three sisters, Eva Ringler, Sue Etta Newswanger, and Leah Shirk.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 16 at 2 pm at Goodville Mennonite Church, 1556 Main St., Goodville with the Reverends Bruce Sauder and Nelson Martin, and the Bishop C. Kenneth Martin officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Church on Sunday from 6-8 pm and on Monday from 1-2 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Goodville Mennonite Church, PO Box 104, Goodville, PA 17528. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 11/10/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish




Shirk, Verna Zimmerman


Verna Shirk, 76, of 2361 Little Hill Road, Narvon, died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Fairmount Homes after a lengthy illness.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Lydia (Musser) Zimmerman. She would have celebrated her 54th wedding anniversary on Feb. 26 to Noah S. Shirk.

Verna was a homemaker and a member of Goodville Mennonite Church. She enjoyed collecting state bells, bird watching, reading, and word search puzzles.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Cynthia, married to William Kilhefner of Ephrata, and Carolyn, married to Glenn Martin of New Holland; three grandchildren; a brother, John, married to Ruth (Snader) Zimmerman of Lititz; and a sister, Ruth, married to Ivan Martin of East Earl.

Preceding her in death is a brother, George Zimmerman.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. at Goodville Mennonite Church, 1556 Main St., Goodville, with the Reverend Bruce Sauder, the Reverend Nelson Martin, and the Bishop C. Kenneth Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at the Church and again on Monday from 1-2 p.m.

Submitted by: Robert Fish
& Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
From: Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster, PA - 1/20/2009



Short, Marie  Short
, 94, of Archbold, Fulton Co., Ohio died August 31, 2009 at the same place.  She was born July 28, 1915  at Archbold to Aaron and Sarah  (Rupp) Short and  was married to Willard L. Short. 

Surviving are a son,  Aden J.(Susie), 4 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. 

Memorial services were held September 3, 2009  at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams Co., OH.

Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Shoup, Walter
, 88, of Orrville, Wayne County, Ohio died there on March 20, 2009 after a four-month illness.  He was born January 10, 1921 in Orrville to Allen W. and Lenora (Rothe) Shoup.  On December 6, 1941 he was married to Ida Hess.

Surviving are children, Janet (Dave) Roten, Joyce (Leo) Marty, Joan (Ed) Miller,
daughter-in-law, Delores (Dan) Fetter, and a brother Harry Shoup.

A son, Richard Shoup, a grandson, Eric Miller and siblings: Ethel Miller, Mabel Calame, Leona Fato, Ira Shoup, Arthur Shoup, Roy Shoup, and Owen Shoup preceded him in death.

He was born, raised, farmed for 52 years, and later died on the family farm;
spent 22 years wintering in Florida; did many crafts for family.

Memorial services were held March 23, 2009 at Orrville Mennonite Church, Orrville, Ohio with burial in Martins Mennonite Church Cemetery, Orrville, Ohio.

Submitted by: Jan Kauffman, Orrville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Shover, Mildred Elizabeth
, 66, of Greencastle, Pa. died September 26, 2009 in her home. Born January 16, 1943 in West Pennsboro Twp. Cumberland County Pa., to David E. and Mary E. (Charlton) Shover and the granddaughter of Rev. Walter F. and Alice (Burkholder) Charlton. She was a member of the Waynecastle Mennonite Church near Waynesboro, PA.

Survived by one brother, Harold E. Shover of Greencastle, one aunt, Cora Charlton, Hagerstown, MD and a number of cousins.

She was preceded in death by one brother D. Marlin Shover in 1996.

Funeral service was September 30, 2009 at the Waynecastle Mennonite Church Burial was in Waynecastle Mennonite cemetery, Waynesboro, PA.

Source: Obit files of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Greencastle, PA
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Showalter, Thelma Marie Getz
, 89, a resident of Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, VA died Friday, February 13, 2009. She was born on April 9, 1919, in Criders, Virginia to John Israel and Martha Jane Turner Getz. She was married to Clayton D. Showalter he died on January 20, 1997.

She was a member of Morning View Mennonite Church, Singers Glen, Virgina.
 
Survived by one son, Dr. Samuel Getz Showalter and wife Janice Suter Showalter, Harrisonburg, VA; four daughters, Mille Bennett and husband Dr. Ernest Bennett, Castle Rock, Colorado; Miriam Wenger and husband David, Waynesboro, Virginia; Elva Rhodes and husband Leon, Harrisonburg, VA; Bonnie Greene and husband Michael, South Hill, Virginia; brothers and sisters, Wilda Clayton, Brandywine, West Virginia, Nina Bibble, Linville, Flemmie Stultz and husband Owen, Roanoke, Virginia, John A. Getz and wife Helen, Charlottesville, Virginia, Bennie Getz, Broadway, VA; eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Turner Getz. Funeral service was February 20, 2009 at Zion Mennonite Church, with Pastor Ric Gullman officiating Burial was in the Zion Mennonite cemetery, Broadway, VA
Source: Obituary Files of McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Siegrist, James Burkhart
, of Wernersville, PA died January 9, 2009. He was born in East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Henry and Ursula Burkhart Siegrist. James was the husband of the late Esther Marie Kreider Siegrist who died on May 18, 2001.

He was a member of Bernville Mennonite Church, Bernville, PA. He was ordained as Mennonite minister in 1944.

Survived by six sons and four daughters, James husband of Carolyn Siegrist of Martinsburg, PA; John husband of Betty Siegrist of Sunbury, PA; Mark husband of Karen Siegrist of Fredericksburg, PA; Paul husband of Kathleen Siegrist of Wernersville, PA; David husband of Geraldine Siegrist of Quezaltenango, Guatemala, Jason husband of Joyce Siegrist of Carlisle, PA; Marie wife of James Ehst of Clayton, DE; Rachel wife of Vernon Weaver of McAlisterville, PA; Alice wife of Melvin Mack of Pitman and Charlotte Siegrist of Quezaltenango, Guatemala; 65 grandchildren; 58 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary wife of the late Martin Heistand of Manheim, PA; Emma wife of the late Clarence Ebersole of Lancaster, PA and Grace wife of the late Wilbur Shultz of Willow Street, PA.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Elmer, Henry, Jacob, Abram Siegrist and three sisters, Frances Harnish, Martha Siegrist and Esther Deiter.

Funeral service was January 15, 2009 at Bernville Mennonite Church, Interment in the Bernville Mennonite cemetery, Bernville, PA.
Source: Obituary Files of Burch Funeral Home Manheim, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Simpson, Elmer A.
, 86, of Rantoul, IL died August 18, 2009.  He was born September 9, 1922 in Pike County, IN.  In 1963 he was married to June Ingold, who died in 1991.

Surviving are a daughter, Linda (Warren R. Adams), and a son, Larry Simpson.

Elmer served in the Air Force for 22 years.  He worked in administration at Kraft Foods for 22 years before retiring.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Memorial services were held August 21, 2009 at Lux Memorial Chapel, Rantoul, IL with burial in East Bend Memorial Gardens, Fisher, IL.

Submitted by: Angela Beachey, Fisher, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Slaubaugh, Marvin Dale,
74, of Wellman, Iowa died September 4, 2009 at the same place.  He was born October 6, 1934 in rural Parnell, Iowa to Jacob Arthur and  Mary Anna (Yoder) Slaubaugh.  On April 25, 1959 at Goshen, IN he was married to Alma Grace Miller.

Surviving are children, Kenton J. Slaubaugh; Cathy Murray and husband Don;
foster son James Dewey Nelson, 2 grandchildren, and two sisters, Kathryn M. Slaubaugh; and Helen S. Lindstrom.

A sister, Carolyn G. Yoder preceded him in death.

Marvin was the fourth generation to live on the Slaubaugh family farm, where he worked as a dairy farmer for 18 years. He was also a production worker for Yoder Feeds from 1977 until 1995 and DeKalb Feeds from 1996 until 2000. Marvin was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where he served as MYF sponsor, usher, President of MDS and served on the Church Council. He was also a member of the Iowa Mennonite Historical Society and a volunteer at Crowded Closet. Marvin enjoyed flowers, gardening and maintaining his lawn.

Memorial services were held September 9, 2009 at West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Theresa Blossom, Parnell, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Slaymaker, Ruth S.
, 91, of Lititz, PA formerly of Leola, PA died March 5, 2009 at the Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, PA. She was born in Witmer, East Lampeter Twp, Lancaster Co, PA, to Jacob and Elizabeth Lefever Slaymaker.

She was the last of her immediate family. Her sister, Ida, preceded her in death.

She was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird in Hand, PA.

Survived by her her caregivers John and Martha Stoner.

Funeral service was  March 9, 2009 at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel,  Lititz, PA Interment will follow in the Stumptown Mennonite Cemetery, Bird in hand, PA
Source: Lancaster OnLone March 7, 2009,  3.09.2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Slifer, Rita Royer
, 78, of Hesston, Harvey Co., Kansas died December 10, 2009
at the same place.  She was born July 8, 1931 to Rudy and Elta (Runte) Royer.

Surviving are two daughters, Gaye Pilgrim and Anne Slifer, 6 grandchildren, and a sister, Evelyn Argabright.

Memorial services were held December 17, 2009 at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston, Kansas with burial in Dallas Center, Iowa.

Submitted by: Donna Koehn, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Smith, Cleo Hershey
, 59, of Waynesboro, VA died June 28, 2009 from complications of colon cancer.  He was born October 27, 1949 at Lyndhurst, VA to William L. and Florence (Heatwole) Smith.  On June 19, 1971 he was married to Eileen Basinger, who was born August 12, 1951 and survives.

Surviving are children, Tracy & Jennifer Smith, Tonya & Merle Swarey 6 grandchildren, and four brothers, Dwan Showalter, Elton & Linda Smith, Keith & Sharon Smith, Leroy Smith.

Memorial services were held July 2, 2009 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, VA.
Submitted by: Nancy Stoll, Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Smoker, Dorothy Virginia Malin
, 91 years, 7 months, 4 days, died January 2, 2009 at West Chester, Chester Co., PA from Alzheimer's disease. 

She was born May 29, 1917 at Malvern, Chester Co., PA to George Griffith and Grace Sherwood (Haldeman) Malin, Sr.  George was born August 20, 1890 and died June 16, 1975.  Grace was born January 13, 1892 and died April 14, 1979.

On March 26, 1941 at Malvern, Chester Co., PA she was married to Arthur Emanuel Smoker, Sr., who was born April 19, 1919 and died January 6, 2008.

Surviving are children, Arthur E., Jr. and Nova Jean (Wingard); Howard Paul and Rhoda (Myer); Emerson Ralph and Linda (Glendenning); Robert Elvin and Kathleen (Stull); nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a sister, Catherine and Franklin Hunsberger, and a brother, C. Ralph and Erika (Lenhoff) Malin.

A brother, George Malin, Jr. and a grandchild preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 7, 2009 at Frazer Mennonite Church, Malvern (Frazer), Chester Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Art Smoker, Mars Hill, NC
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Smoker, Helen K. Buch
, 92, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA died February 4, 2009. formerly of Lancaster, PA and Naples, FL. She was born March 17, 1916 in Akron, PA to Harvey K. and Anna M. Buckwalter Buch. She was married to David Renno Smoker who died in 2002. 

She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.

Surviving are two daughters, Jane L.S. wife of Lester Davidson of Glenmoore, PA; and Marie A. wife of H. Eugene Breneman of Willow Street, PA; two sons, Albert R. husband of Ruth Smoker of Felton, PA; and Claude D. husband of Donna Smoker of Willow Street, PA; eight grandchildren, Christina and Randall Davidson, Sean, Todd and Shendra Smoker, Kendra Mitchell, and Daryl and Joel Breneman; seven great grandsons, Hunter and Blaise Davidson, Matthew, Jonny and Mikey Breneman, and Cameron and Brody Smoker.

A Memorial Service was February 7, 2009 at West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA with the Rev. Ron Adams officiating. Interment was in the Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery, Willow Street, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine February 6, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Smoker, Leroy D.
, 76 of Greenwood, DE, died Febuary  22, 2009. He was born on April 22, 1932, in Lancaster Co., PA, to Daniel Menno Smoker and Sadie M. (Smoker) Smoker.  In 1964, he married Lois E. Hess of Elizabethtown, PA. They resided in Pennsylvania and Mississippi before moving to Delaware in 1974.

He was a member of the Greenwood Mennonite Church.

Survived by his wife and two sons, Darryl, of Bridgeville, DE, and David and wife Laura of Greenwood, PA; three daughters, Lisa, and husband Verlin Martin of Wellman, IA, Darlene and husband David Struve of Mardela Springs, MD, and Loretta Smoker of Wellman, IA; three brothers, Vernon Smoker and wife Ada Nancy of Lititz, PA, Dale Smoker and wife Ruth Anna of Gordonville, PA, and Don Smoker of Phoenix, AZ; four sisters, Viola Smoker of Glendale, AZ, Miriam Byler of Montrose, CO, Sara, wife of Herman Stoltzfus, Cochranville, PA, and Ann, wife of Henry Foreman, Watsontown, PA; and eleven grandchildren.

Funeral service was Febuary  27, 2009 at the Greenwood Mennonite Church. Burial was in Greenwood Mennonite Cemetery, Greenwood, DE.
Source: Lancster OnLine February 25, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Smucker, P. Mark
, 62, of Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN died September 16, 2009 at the same place from leukemia.  He was born August 10, 1947 at Wooster, OH to Paul and Ella Pearl Smucker.  On June 3, 1972 he was married to Jeanne Marie Rhoades), who was born February 26, 1945 and survives.

Surviving are children, Bethany (Joshua) Martin; Jose Miguel Smucker; Rachel (Jay) Argabrite; and Jabar (Naomi) Smucker; 3 grandchildren, and 3 brothers, Ralph (Cissy) Smucker; Alvin (Betty) Smucker; and Don (Jane) Smucker.

A brother, Lynn Smucker (surviving spouse Dorothy) preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held September 19, 2009 at Shalom Mennonite Church, Indianapolis, IN.
Submitted by: Carol Bixler, Indianapolis, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Snader, Esther M. Martin
, 80, of 366 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, went to be with her Savior on Friday, July 17, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Isaac C. Snader.

Born in Blue Ball, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Rutt) Martin.

Esther was a homemaker and had also worked at Yoder's Restaurant as a banquet waitress for nearly 20 years.

She was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church where she used her love and gift of service to others as a member of the kitchen committee for many years. Additionally, she enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, and bowling.

In addition to her husband, Esther is survived by five children: Eugene married to Audrey (Martin) Snader, East Earl; Clifford married to Donna (Weaver) Snader, East Earl; Gary married to Melinda (Seger) Snader, New Holland; Jeffrey married to Gwenda (Martin) Snader, East Earl; Barbara Snader, East Earl and friend Rusty Matthews; 13 grandchildren; a brother Wilmer married to Gladys Martin, East Earl; three sisters: Irene widow of Hoover Weaver, Ephrata; Mary married to
James Martin, East Earl; Ruth Ann married to William Martin, East Earl; a step-sister Henrietta married to John Shertzer, Lancaster; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Ann married to Mervin Hurst, Bowmansville.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Willis and Carl I. Martin, and a grandson, Shane Ryan Snader.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Lancaster County for their kind and compassionate care for Esther and their family during the past several weeks.

Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 10 AM at the Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl with Pastor Leon R. Hurst and Bishop C. Kenneth Martin officiating.  Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church on Monday (TONIGHT) from 6 to 8 PM and on Tuesday from 9 to 10 AM.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 N. Reading Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 or to Hospice of
Lancaster County, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/20/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Snavely, Raymond N.
, 85, of Manheim, PA died June 26, 2009. Born in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to John G. and Lizzie Newcomer Snavely. He was the husband of  M. Arlene Witmer Snavely and they observed their 63rd wedding anniversary in October 2008.

He was a member of Hernley Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA. A lifelong farmer, Raymond was the fourth generation from his family to own and operate the family farm in Rapho Twp. Lancaster Co., PA; that continues today within the Snavely family.

Survived by his wife and three sons: James R. husband of Martha Mast Snavely of Harrisonburg, VA; Jerry L. husband of Janice Nauman Snavely and Joseph W. husband of Beulah Horst Snavely all of Manheim, PA; a daughter, Janice L. Snavely of Harrisburg, PA; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a sister, Rachel wife of Paul V. Nissley of Holtwood, PA.

Funeral service was July 1, 2009 at the Hernley Mennonite Church,  Interment was in the Hernley Mennonite cemetery Manheim, PA.
Source: LOL June 29, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Snider, Wilson Solomon
, 88, of Alanson, MI died August 24, 2009 at Harbor Springs, MI from kidney failure.  He was born March 15, 1921 at Brutus, Michigan to David and Lizzie (Brubacher) Snider.  On November 29, 1947 at Brutus, MI he was married to Barbara Susan Gregory, who was born June 25, 1925 and survives.

Surviving are children, Wesley (Dixie), Jacob, Audrey Yell (Dan), Sara (Kevin), 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, a brother,  Ernest Snider (Lois), and a sister, Ruth Burkhart.

Two brothers, Edwin Snider, and Vernon Snider and a grandson, Clayton Yell  preceded him in death.

Wilson served in CPS during WWII. He loved local history and was a source of much information for writers on that subject.

Memorial services were held August 27, 2009 at Maple River Mennonite Church, Brutus, MI with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Jacob Snider, Alanson, MI
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Snyder, Donald F.
   
                   
Donald F. Snyder was born on April 11, 1920 in Wellsboro, PA.  At age six onths, he was adopted by Tom and Margaret (Knoll) Snyder and lived in Wellsboro until he graduated from high school in 1938.  In the Spring of 1942, Donald accepted Jesus Christ as savior and was baptized in the Methodist church.  In December 1942, Don enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force and served his country well until his honorable discharge in May 1946. 

In 1947, Don married Lillian Butler in Lincoln, Nebraska.  In 1950, Don and Lillian moved to Goshen and established Snyder's Studio, where he introduced the concept of photo wedding albums to Elkhart County.  He was a popular wedding photographer for twenty years.  After Lillian's death in 1970, Don sold the business and began working at GTE. 

In 1971, he met Annabelle Christophel at Crist Dry Cleaners in Goshen. Their first date was attending the dedication of the new building addition at Yellowcreek Mennonite church.   Don continued to see Annabelle, began attending Yellow Creek Mennonite Church with her and transferred his membership to Yellow Creek a month before he and Annabelle were married.  Don and Annabelle were joined in holy matrimony by Pastor Mahlon Miller on April 17, 1971 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. 

After his marriage to Annabelle, Don worked for GTE for 14 years before retiring.  During retirement, Don and Annabelle traveled extensively and Don learned to know Annabelle's family.  In his later years, Don volunteered at Goshen Hospital and Greencroft and served as a Sunday school class officer.  Don enjoyed walking, reading his Bible with Annabelle, spending holidays with Annabelle's family, and participating in Sunday school class activities. 

On Friday morning June 5, 2009 at 10:44 am, Don died at Goshen Hospital surrounded by his wife and several family members.   Don had been ill and in Greencroft Healthcare for five months.  Don was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Lillian Butler, and his sister, Edith Stone. 

Don is survived by his wife of 38 years, Annabelle, two nieces, Gerry Woods and Loretta Lovell of Pennsylvania, as well as the Carpenter and Christophel nephews and nieces he grew to love in Annabelle's family.

Don will be especially remembered by all of those couples who were photographed by Don at their weddings, for his beaming smile, his faithful attendance and support of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church ministries and his dedication to his wife Annabelle.

Don is finally at home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Praise the Lord!
Submitted by: Katie Cunningham



Snyder, Lester Edison
, 93, of Orrville, Wayne Co., OH died there on March 13, 2009 after a period of declining health.  He was born March 22, 1915 at Orrville to Orville and Ellen (Hartzler) Snyder.  On September 13, 1941 he was married to Nellie Jane Herman, who was born January 16, 1916 and died November 20, 2006.

Surviving are a son, Randall (Ann Diller) Snyder and a daughter, Jane (Doug) Vendrely, and 2 grandchildren.

Two brothers, Harold Snyder, and Floyd Snyder, and three sisters, Marie Shie, Louise Almstedt, and Hazel Corvan preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held March 18, 2009 at Oak Grove Mennonite Church Smithville, Wayne Co., OH with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery, Orrville, Wayne Co., OH.
Submitted by: Carol Phillimore, Smithville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Snyder, M. Grant
, 57, of St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada died November 26, 2009 at Kitchener, Ontario, Canada from cancer.  

He was born September 28, 1952 at Kitchener to Melvin and Norine Scheerer Snyder.  Melvin was born March 30, 1927 and died March 7, 2005.  Norine was born April 29, 1927 and survives.

He was married to Pam Schlitt.

Surviving are two daughters, Amanda Snyder (Anderson Araujo) and Emily Snyder (Brock Roe) and his siblings: Larry (Gloria) Snyder; Gerry (Wendy) Snyder; Maynard (Sharon) Snyder; Joyce (Raymond) Pardoe; Marlene (Ronald) Tindall; Myrna (Brad) Neilson; Evelyn Snyder; and Karen Snyder.

Two sisters, Martha Snyder and Sheila Snyder (Reid Zadow) preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 2, 2009 at Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs.
Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs, ON
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Snyder, Mary E. Rowe
, 85, of New Britain Township, PA died June 8, 2009 at Doylestown, PA. She was born May 21, 1924 in the Germantown Section of Philadelphia, PA to John and Jane (Herbert) Rowe.  She was married to Carl R. Snyder, who died in 2006.

Surviving are children, Robert Snyder; Jane A. Volpe and husband Todd; Gary Snyder; Phillip Snyder and wife Karen; and Brian Snyder and his wife Carol;
14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held June 11, 2009 at Doylestown Mennonite Church, Doylestown, PA.
Submitted by: Jodi Clark, Doylestown, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Sommers, Wesley
, 84, of Bluffton, OH died May 21, 2009 at the same place.  He was born August 19 1924.  On September 4, 1948 he was married to Betty Edinger, who survives.

Surviving are children, Bruce N. Sommers; John Sommers; Philip W. Sommer; Kevin L. Sommers; and Mark Sommers.

Memorial services were held May 23, 2009  at Chiles & Sons Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton, OH with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, OH.

Submitted by: Betty Sommers, Bluffton, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Springer, Doris Jean Nafziger
, 84, of Delavan, IL died August 23, 2009 at Pekin, IL.  She was born October 9, 1924 at Hopedale, IL to C. Ralph and Katherine (Eichelberger) Nafziger.  On September 14, 1945 at Hopedale, IL she was married to Mahlon A. Springer.

Surviving are three daughters: Jane (Perry) Litwiller of Morton, IL; Jill (Dirk)
Diekhoff of Delavan, IL; and Alane (Dan) Mefford of Tinley Park, IL; one son, Dan Springer of Hopedale, IL., 6 grandchildren, two sisters:  Marge Gunden of Naples, FL; and Darlene Owen of Belton, TX; and one brother, Lynn Nafziger of Goshen, IN.

A daughter, Debbie Baker preceded her in death.

She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church and Mennonite Women.  She was also a member of the Bible Study Group and taught Children's Sunday School for many years.

Memorial services were held August 27, 2009 at Hopedale Mennonite Church, Hopedale, IL with burial in the Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, IL.

Submitted by: Mary Lee Springer, Hopedale, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stalter, Kathryn L. Mumaw,
88, of Goshen, IN died there February 20, 2009. She was born December 3, 1920 in Elkhart County, Indiana to Enos and Ruth (Lehman) Mumaw.  On June 22, 1941 in Elkhart, IN she was married to John Stalter, who was born December 5, 1917 and survives.

Surviving are children, Stanford (Lyndee) Stalter; Kathleen Ann (Mitch) Najar;
Loretta Jane (David) Cross; one grandchild, and two sisters, Winifred (Rev. Elmer) Wall and Frances (Dr. G. Weldon) Troyer.

Kathryn loved music and attended Goshen College where she majored in music and social studies.  She was a member of the Elkhart Symphony Auxiliary and the Oaklawn Auxiliary.  She was the organist at Southside Fellowship, Elkhart, IN, for many years.  After she and John moved to Goshen in 1992 Kathryn made comforters, donating over 100 comforters to Mennonite Central Committee. 

Memorial services were held February 26, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Stalter, Kathryn L.
88 of Goshen, IN died  February 20, 2009 at Goshen General Hospital. She was born December 3, 1920 in Elkhart Co., IN. to Enos and Ruth (Lehman) Mumaw on She married John Stalter on June 22, 1941. 

She was organist for Southside Fellowship. She and her husband, John were charter members of the Fellowship.  Her hobby of knotting comforters and donated more 100 of  them to the Mennonite Central Committee.

She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Ann (Mitch) Najar of Goshen, IN and Jane Cross (David) of Albany, OR; one son, Sanford C. (Lyndeg) Stalter of Cornwall Bridge, CT; one grandson, Daniel Stalter;  two sisters, Winifred E. (Rev. Elmer) Wall  and Frances R. (Dr. G. Weldon) Troyer of both of Goshen, IN.

A memorial service was February 26, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with Rev. Rosemary Widmer officiating. A private family graveside service in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, IN preceded the memorial service.
Source: Obituary files of Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Stalter, Margery Eileen Rocke
, 82, of Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL died July 8, 2009 at the same place from multiple health issues, including heart attack, stroke, and congestive heart failure.  She was born May 25, 1927 at Graymont, Livingston Co., IL to John and Sarah (Egle) Rocke.  On December 29, 1945 she was married to Raymond "Fritz" Stalter, who survives.

Surviving are children, Larry (Marcia) Stalter, Cullom, IL; Sandra (Glenn) Schertz, Blue Mound, IL; Randy (Sandy) Stalter, Flanagan, IL; Rebecca (Robert) Martellaro, Milwaukee, WI; 8 grandchildren,  3 great-grandchildren, a brother, Melvin (Glenna) Rocke,  Flanagan, IL; and a sister, Marcella Stalter, Flanagan, IL.

Two brothers, Donald Rocke and Dale Rocke preceded her in death.

She attended Prospect Grade School southwest of Graymont; graduated from
Flanagan High School in 1945.  Prior to her marriage she worked at the
State Bank of Graymont before farming with her husband south of Flanagan
until they moved to Flanagan.  She volunteered at Spare & Share Shop, Gridley, IL.

Memorial services were held July 11, 2009 at Prairieview Mennonite Church, Flanagan, IL with burial in Waldo Township Cemetery, Gridley, Livingston Co., IL.

Submitted by: Doug King, Flanagan, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Statler, Glenn R.
, 49, of Boswell, PA died February 10, 2009 at Pittsburgh, PA from cancer.  He was born June 7, 1960 at Windber, PA and was married to Melissa A. Smith, who survives, along with 3 sons, 2 daughters, and 1 grandchild.

He was a Lay Leader

Memorial services were held February 14, 2009 at Stahl Mennonite Church, Johnstown, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Rose Bender, Johnstown, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stauffer, Delbert L.


PORT TREVORTON - Delbert L. Stauffer was silently born on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. He was the son of David W. and Eunice S. (Martin) Stauffer.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his brothers and sisters, Jadon Stauffer, Rochelle Stauffer, Roxene Stauffer and Dean Stauffer, all at home; paternal grandfather, Earl Stauffer of Port Trevorton; maternal grandfather, Eugene Martin, husband of Rachel Martin of Liverpool; aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded by his paternal grandmother, Kathryn Stauffer; and maternal grandmother, Vera Martin.

Burial was private in Riverview Mennonite Church Cemetery, Liverpool.  The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc. 9336 Route 35, assisted the family with the arrangements.
Sunbury Daily Item - 12/25/2009
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Stauffer, Edwin S.
, 81, of 1830 Meadow View Road, Manheim passed away at home on Thursday, December 31, 2009 following a lengthy illness.

Born in Earl Township, he was the son of the late Abram and Bertha S. Stauffer. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth E. "Betty" Keller Stauffer who died in 2006. Edwin owned and operated a farm in Lebanon County; he also worked at the former Calcite Quarry, Lebanon. For many years he was a faithful deacon at the Lititz Dunkard Brethren Church and in his latter years he was a member of the Brethren Fellowship Church, Ephrata. His interests included gardening, traveling and he was very devoted to his church and family.

Surviving are five children, Galen L. husband of Donna Stauffer of Bernville, Lucy J. wife of Timothy M. Siegrist of Manheim, Sally A. wife of James Meyers of Iowa, Mary Lou wife of Timothy Kasza of Michigan, Edward L. husband of Linda Stauffer of Lebanon; 35 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Rauser of Ephrata; two daughters-in-law, Joyce Stauffer of Myerstown, Sheila Stauffer of Ohio and a sister-in-law, Estella Stauffer of Ephrata. He was preceded in death by two sons, Glen L. and Robert K. Stauffer; two sisters, Martha Eberly, Anna Keller and a brother, Abram Stauffer.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at the Lititz Dunkard Brethren Church, Clay Road, Lititz, PA on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Interment in Millbach Cemetery, Millcreek Township, Lebanon County. There will be a public viewing at the church on Sunday evening from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM with additional viewing time at the church on Monday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Edwin's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. The Buch Funeral Home, Manheim in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/2/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Stauffer, Isaac M.
, 56, of Ephrata, entered into rest at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy on Monday, July 6, 2009 following a 2-year illness.

Born in Bethel Township on July 17, 1952, he was the son of Lydia (Musser) Stauffer of Myerstown and the late Isaac W. Stauffer. He was the husband of Joyce S. (Martin) Stauffer. They were married for over 35 years.

Isaac was a member of Akron Church of the Brethren where he had served on the Deacon, Trustee, Stewardship and Building Study committees and served as a Sunday School teacher. He was Vice President of Masonry for the Horst Group in Lancaster, having been employed there since 1973. He was a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors Association, working with the Apprenticeship Program.  Isaac was also a masonry advisor for Steven's College and also for
the Lancaster County Career and Technical Center.

Isaac was a member of the Joyce Kilmer Hunting Camp in Union County.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his son, Shawn I. Stauffer of Carlisle, and his daughter, Melanie L. Stauffer of Clearwater, FL; two brothers, Melvin M., husband of Mabel (Martin) Stauffer of Bethel and Mervin M., husband of Susan (Martin) Stauffer of Bethel; and four sisters, Edith M., wife of Leroy Martin of Myerstown, Verna M., wife of Ralph Weiler of Ephrata, Eva Jane M., wife of Glenn Weiler of Wolcott, NY, and Mabel M., wife of Eugene
Weiler of Myerstown.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, James.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 8 PM, Thursday, July 9, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Akron Church of the Brethren, 613 Main Street, Akron. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday with Pastor Tom Weber officiating. Interment will follow in the Mohler's Brethren Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Isaac's memory may be made to the Akron Church of the Brethren, 613 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/8/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Stauffer, Louella S. Stauffer


PORT TREVORTON - Louella S. Stauffer, 80, of Port Trevorton, passed
away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at her residence.

She was born March 9, 1929, in Ephrata, Lancaster County, a daughter
of the late Harvey F. and Maggie R. Stauffer. On Dec. 13, 1952, she married Paul Z. Stauffer, who survives. Her passing breaks a marital union of 57 years.

She was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church at Riverview, Liverpool.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Janice E. and Marcus M. Stauffer of Port Trevorton, Florence E. Stauffer at
home, and Yvonne M. and Warren S. Martin of Ephrata; one son, Peter P. Stauffer at home; nine step-grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; five sisters and two brothers-in- law,

Elsie S. Martin and Grace S. Weaver, both of Ephrata, Florence S. Stauffer of New Holland, Jeannetta S. and Harvey Stauffer of Athens, Wis., and Gladys S. and
Lester Martin of Ephrata; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Lena Stauffer of Elizabethville; two sisters-in- law; Anna Mary Stauffer of Sarasota, Fla., and Virginia Stauffer of Leola.

Mrs. Stauffer was preceded by a son, James E. Stauffer in August of 1982, three brothers and a sister-in-law, Willis Stauffer, Phares Stauffer, and Henry and
Erma Stauffer, and two brothers-in-law, Landis Martin and John Weaver.

The family will receive friends for the viewing from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at her family home at 2445 Hoffer Road, Port Trevorton. Additional services will be
at the family home at 12:30 p.m. Thursday with further services at 1:30 p.m. at Stauffer Mennonite Church at Riverview, Old Trail Road and Oriental Road, Liverpool. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Sunbury Daily Item - 9/8/2009
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Stauffer, Melvin P.
, 74, of Mendon, Michigan died May 23, 2009 at Three Rivers, Michigan from a heart attack.  He was born January 14, 1935 at Lancaster, PA to Peter and Amanda (Stoltzfus) Stauffer.  On September 26, 1959 at Leonidas,
Michigan he was married to Clara Jean Yoder, who was born February 8, 1939 and survives.

Surviving are a son, Ernie (Pam) Stauffer; a daughter, Carol (Joseph) Kotva; four grandchildren, a brother, Christian (Leah) Stauffer; and six sisters, Mary (Addona) Nissley; Verna Swartzentruber; Anna Belle Stauffer; Ruth (Lew) Stoll; Elsie (Mike) Showalter; and Marion (Doyle) Carpenter.

Memorial services were held May 28, 2009 at Calvary Chapel, Sturgis, Michigan with burial in Locust Grove Cemetary, Findley, Michigan.

Submitted by: Carol Kotva, Elkhart, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stauffer, Phares G. "Sonny"


MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS - Phares G. "Sonny" Stauffer, 69, of Steffen Valley Road, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, from injuries suffered in a farming accident at his home.

He was born Dec. 12, 1939, in Selinsgrove, a son of the late Phares O. and Lizzie (Gehman) Stauffer. On May 26, 1961, he was united in marriage to the former Erma F. Neitz, who survives. His passing breaks a loving marital union of 48 years.

He was educated at the Kantz Grammar Schoolhouse.

He was a part-time carpenter in his early years. Starting in 1981, he owned and operated the Phares Stauffer Custom Retail Butcher Shop at RR1 Mount Pleasant Mills, retiring in 2005. During most of his years of working, he was engaged in farming. Following his retirement, he and his wife, Erma, assisted their children in the operation of the continued family butcher shop business and the farm.

Mr. Stauffer attended both Ebenezer Bible Church, Selinsgrove, and St. Thomas Independent Brethren in Christ Church, Mount Pleasant Mills. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau.

Family times were cherished by Mr. Stauffer, especially those spent with his grandchildren and his great-grandson. He enjoyed hunting and farming, and he loved to be actively working with the family business.

In addition to his wife, Erma, he is survived by five children, Donna J. Wolf and husband Craig of Port Trevorton, David L. Stauffer and wife Amelia, Diane L. Smeltz and husband Dale and Debra L. Carnahan and husband Ronald, all of Mount Pleasant Mills, and Darren L. Stauffer and wife Ivy of Middleburg; 11 grandchildren, Heather Wolf, Ryan Wolf, Aleshia, Clayton Smeltz, Trent Smeltz, Jody Muncer and husband Christopher, Brandy Carnahan, Amber Carnahan, Kirsten Stauffer, Collin Stauffer and Caden Stauffer; one great-grandson, Jaden Muncer; two brothers and two sisters, Martha Martin and husband Ira of Port Trevorton, Harvey Stauffer of Middleburg, Sally Stauffer and husband Walter of Selinsgrove and John Stauffer and wife Alice of Mount Pleasant Mills; two brothers-in-law, Paul Good of Port Trevorton and Ray Good of Selinsgrove; one sister-in-law, Catherine Stauffer of Selinsgrove; and several generations of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by one brother, Titus Stauffer, and two sisters, Anna Mary Good and Ida Good.

The family will receive friends for the visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, followed by the funeral at 11, all at St. Thomas Independent Brethren in Christ Church, Mount Pleasant Mills, with the Rev. Roger L. Womer officiating, assisted by the Rev. Raymond D. Neitz.

Burial will be made in Ebenezer Bible Church Cemetery, Selinsgrove.

Should friends desire, memorial gifts may be directed in loving memory of Mr. Stauffer to Susquehanna Health Foundation, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701-1946, or to the Ronald McDonald House of Danville, which lovingly cared for the family of Clayton Smetz, Mr. Stauffer's grandson, during his illness, at P.O. Box 300, Danville, PA 17821.  The George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Sunbury Daily Item - 7/17/2009
Sunbury, PA
From: Robert Fish



Steiner, Elno Willis

   
 GOSHEN -- Elno Willis Steiner, 84, of 1509 Dogwood Court, Goshen, died at 6:05 p.m. Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Kidron, Ohio, to Homer and Bertha (Zuercher) Steiner. On June 14, 1947, at Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, he married Mabel L. Smeltzer.

She survives, along with one son, Charles O. (Cheryl) Steiner, of Goshen; two daughters, Carol (Dan) Scheerer of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Gloria (Michael) Hood of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Chaun (Jodie) and Chane Steiner, Chanda (Dustin) Miller and Scott and Amy Hood; two great-grandchildren, Braeden and Bronson Steiner; five brothers, Roy (Vesta) Steiner of Mission, Texas, George Steiner of Wooster, Ohio, Marion (Ellen) Steiner of Temperance, Mich., Clayton (Ruth) Steiner of Kidron, Ohio, and Kenneth (Mae) Steiner of Orrville, Ohio; and three sisters, Viola (Stan) Kuhns of Goshen, Dorothy (Calvin) Miller of Wilmot, Ohio, and Norma (Jim) Eberly of Jeromesville, Ohio.

Mr. Steiner was preceded in death by three sons, David L., Timothy R. and Donald L.; one brother, Lee Steiner; and one sister, Arlene Nussbaum.

Mr. Steiner was a minister for 50 years, pastoring at Olive Mennonite in Elkhart and Waterford Mennonite, Chestnut Ridge and Salem Mennonite in Ohio, and Grand Marais in Michigan.

He graduated from Dalton High School in 1942, Goshen College in 1950 and Goshen Biblical Seminary in 1951, when he was also ordained. He did volunteer service in Pinkney, Mich., and Des Allemands, La.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen, and one hour prior to a 2 p.m. Tuesday funeral service at Olive Mennonite Church. The Revs. Sharon and Kevin Yoder will officiate. Burial will be in Olive West Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mennonite Central Committee. Visit www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com to

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
10/19/2009
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stoll, Mildred F. Rehm
, 91, formerly of Marshallville, OH died October 15, 2009 at Brenn-Field Nursing Center in Orrville, OH. She was born November 29, 1917 at Orrville, Ohio, to Albert and Nancy (Forrer) Rehm. She married Marvin P. Stoll on November 9, 1939 in Smithville, OH. She was a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church of Marshallville, OH.

Surviving are two children, Willard M. (Bonnie) Stoll, Ruth M. (William) Kaufman, all of Orrville, grandchildren, Jeffrey and Daniel Kaufman, Shauna (James) Pittman, Chris (Chad) Schmeltzer, John and Jana Lee Stoll.  Also surviving are 7 great-grand children and a sister, Evelyn Rehm Steiner.

She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin P. Stoll, her parents Albert Rehm & Nancy Rehm and a daughter, Kathleen Faye Stoll died in 1967.

Funeral service was October 19, 2009, at the Gresser Funeral Home, Orrville, OH. Paul Fehrman officiated. Burial was in the St. Michael's Cemetery near Marshallville, OH.  
Source: Gresser Funerl Home Orrville, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Stoltzfoos, Fannie M. Miller
, 81, of Leola, PA died July 14, 2009. She was born March 20, 1928 to John P. and Elizabeth Yoder Miller. Her husband of 61 years, Simeon M. Stoltzfoos, recently passed away on December 7, 2008. They were married on February 6, 1947. She was a faithful member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church.

Survived by five sons, Omar Aaron married to Mary Helmuth Stoltzfoos, Edwin Ray married to Esther Yoder Stoltzfoos, Norman Lee married to Donna Eberly Stoltzfoos, Allen David married to Vina Gabour Stoltzfoos, all of Leola, PA; John Mark married to Ada Fisher Stoltzfoos of Lancaster, PA; also two daughters, Brenda Mae married to J. Sam Nisly, Oswego, KS, Mary Ann married to Dave King of Ronks, PA; 35 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a brother, Enos Miller.

She was preceded in death by: her two sisters, Lizzie Ann Borntreger and Gertrude Miller; as well as her seven brothers, Peter, Phineas, Irwin, Alfred, Jacob, William, John.

Funeral service was July 17, 2009 at Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church. Interment was at Weavertown Amish Mennonite cemetery, Bird-in-Hand, PA

Source: Obit files of Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Stoltzfus, Amos K., Jr.
, 30, of New Holland, PA died August 19, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born 1979 in Lancaster Co,, PA. to Amos K. Sr. and Rachel K. Beiler Stoltzfus of Gap, PA. His wife was Rebecca A. Stoltzfus Stoltzfus, married two years, 11 months. Amos was a member of The Worship Center New Holland, PA.

Survived by his wfe Rebecca, and a daughter, Olivia Jade. Also three brothers, David J. husband of Becky Stoltzfus, Clymer, PA, Lloyd J. husband of Sara Ellen Stoltzfus, Port Royal, PA, Raymond L. husband of Caroline Hostetler Stoltzfus, Sarasota, FL; four sisters, Elizabeth wife of Elmer Stoltzfus, Woodstown, NJ, Martha wife of Stephen Stoltzfus, Huntingdon, PA, Naomi wife of Marlin Beiler, Carol wife of Dale Glick, both Gap, PA.

Funeral service was August 22, 2009 at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, Interment was in the   Ridgeview Mennonite Cemetery, Gordonville. PA.

Source: Furman Home for Funerals, Leola., PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Stoltzfus, Edith Mae Hostetler
, 83, of Orrville, OH died July 15, 2009. She was born April 6, 1926, in Millersburg, OH to Asa and Ida (Miller) Hostetler. She was married to Robert Stoltzfus on October 27, 1949, in Louisville, OH.
 
She was active in the Aurora Mennonite Church.

Survived by her husband, and children, Carley (Rodney) Schultz of Woodburn, OR, Brian (Karen) Stoltzfus of Aurora, OH, Daryl (Debbie) Stoltzfus of Roann, IN, Arthur (Regina) Stoltzfus of Elkhart, IN, and Elaine Stoltzfus of Mentor, OH; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Herma (Jay) Miller of Orrville, OH; brothers, Marvin Hostetler of Orrville, David Hostetler of Phoenix, AZ, Elmo (Linda) Hostetler of Sunbury, OH, and Glen Hostetler of Louisville, OH; sister-in-law, Marlene Hostetler of Louisville, OH; and brother-in-law, Elvin Sommers of Plain City, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Leon Hostetler and a sister, Nellie (Hostetler) Sommers. 

A memorial service was July 18, 2009 at the Salem Mennonite Church in Kidron, Ohio, with Pastor Darrell Ediger officiating. 
Source: Obit files of Auble Funeral Home,Orrville, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
 

Stoltzfus, Emma M. Miller
, age 86, of Taylorsville, North Carolina, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the Brian Care Center in Hickory, NC. She was born January 3, 1923 near Hartville, OH to Mike and Barbara Miller. She was married to the late Enos F. Stoltzfus, living in matrimony 34 years.

She is survived by eight children, David (Mabel) Stoltzfus of Dundee,Oh; Mark (Miriam) Stoltzfus of Franklin, KY, Simon (Joyce) Stoltzfus of Taylorsville, NC, Philip (Ida) Stoltzfus of Free Union, VA a, Ruth (Marvin) Miller of Romania, OH; Rachel (James) Miller of Lott, TX, Rhoda (Mervin) Hochstedler of Lott, TX, Rebecca (Matthew) LaRaviere of Hillsville, VA; 49 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren and a brother Dan Miller of Middlebury, IN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a grandson Paul Miller, six brothers; John, Andrew, Joseph, David, Lester, Milo and eight sisters; Malinda, Fannie, Elizabeth, Ida, Verna, Sylvia, Mary and Ada.

Funeral service was December 31, 2009 at Christian Fellowship, (BAMC)with Johnny Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Christian Fellowship cemetery, Minerva, OH  
Source: The Budget, Sugarcreek, OH January 2, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Stoltzfus, Jeffrey W.
, 20, of Gap, Lancaster Co., PA died December 19, 2009 at the same place in a snowmobile accident.  He was born March 19, 1989 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA to Abram M. and Anna Mae (Stolzfoos) Stoltzfus.

Surviving are his parents, two sisters, Charlene F. wife of Kurt Thomas; and Dawn M. wife of Chad Fisher; and a brother, Daryl E. husband of Kim Charles Stoltzfus and his girlfriend Kelly King.
 
Jeff attended Maple Grove Mennonite Church of Atglen. He worked the wheat harvest in the summer of 2009. He was a 2007 graduate of Lancaster Mennonite School. He enjoyed the outdoors. Jeff enjoyed life and had a great love for his Lord and Savior.

Memorial services were held December 23, 2009 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Atglen, Chester Co., PA with burial in Millwood Mennonite Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster Co., PA.

Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner, Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stoltzfus, Katie F. Fisher
, 86, of Narvon, PA formerly of Gordonville, PA died November 2, 2009 at Fairmount Home. She was born in Paradise, PA, to Amos H. & Naomi Fisher Fisher. Katie was the loving wife of Menno B. Stoltzfus for 58 years. She was a member of Honey Brook Community Church where she was a member of the sewing circle. Also a member of the Gideons International Auxiliary.

Survived by her husband Menno and 6 children: Verna wife of Clair Acker of Narvon, PA; Ann wife of Ed Lapp of New Holland, PA; Amos husband of Lise Patterson Stoltzfus of Drumore, PA; Caroline wife of Vincent Fry of Ephrata, PA Wayne husband of Karen Yost Stoltzfus of Narvon, PA; Glenn husband of Luli Alarcon Stoltzfus of Gap, PA; 23 grandchilden, 6 great grandchildren; 9 siblings: Steve Fisher of Willow Street, Joseph husband of Malinda Fisher of Paradise, PA; John Fisher, Miriam wife of Joel King of Gap, PA; Susie Stoltzfus of Bird-in-Hand, PA; Mary Stoltzfus of North Carolina; Lydia wife of Amos Blank of Morgantown, PA; Naomi wife of Isaac Beiler of Atglen, PA; Anna wife of Steve Petersheim of Cochranville, PA.

She was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Jesse, Eli and Ben Fisher.   

Funeral service was November 6, 2009 atthe Calvary Monument Bible Church, Paradise, PA.  Pastor Ben Fisher and Elder Jake Esh officiated. Viewing will also take place at Calvary Monument on Thursday, November 5th, from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 9 p.m.; also on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment was in the Pequea Amish Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: LOL November 4, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Note: According to the church website - The Honey Brook Coummity Church is affiliated with the Mennonite denomination.



Stoltzfus, Marlin R.
, 64, of Christiana, Lancaster Co., PA died August 18, 2009 at the same place from cardiopulmonery arrest.  

He was born November 6, 1944 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA to Henry S. and Edna M. (Umble) Stoltzfus.  Henry was born April 25, 1903 and died May 21, 1965. Edna was born Arpil 17, 1909 and died March 1, 2006.

Surviving are a son, Arlin, husband of Kim Hildebrand Stoltzfus; a daughter, Michele, wife of Richard Barr; 5 grandchildren, a brother, Wayne, husband of Levon Swartz Stoltzfus; and two sisters, Leona, wife of Wayne Salter; and Charlotte, wife of Jay Hershey.

A brother, Donald H. Stoltzfus preceded him in death.

Marlin worked at Lukens Steel Company. He enjoyed hunting, cars, the out doors, and his beloved cat, Tommy.

Memorial services were held August 22, 2009 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church Atglen, Chester Co. PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stoltzfus, Myrtle Phoebe Sutter
, 82, of Kalona, Iowa died February 26, 2009 at Kalona, Washington County, Iowa from natural causes.  She was born November 23, 1926 at Milford, Nebraska to Daniel and Magdalena (Roth) Sutter.  On October 19, 1947 at Milford, Nebraska she was married to Sterling Stoltzfus, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Ruth and James Boller; Donna and Larry Wyse; Jane and Jim King; Philip and Cherilee Stoltzfus; Barb and Gary Garber; 17 grandchildren,  24 great-grandchildren and a sister, Dorothy Yoder.

Two sister, Ruth Yoder and Violet Sutter and two brothers, Daniel Sutter and Leland Sutter preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 28, 2009 at Yoder Powell Funeral, Kalona, Washington County, Iowa with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa.

Submitted by: Bonnie Pickard, Kalona, IA 
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stoltzfus, Naomi Kauffman Smoker
, 90, of Gap, Lancaster Co., PA died November 26, 2009 at the same place from coronary artery disease.  She was born May 9, 1919 in Lancaster Co., PA to Isaac and Fannie (Kauffman) Smoker.  On June 10, 1936 she was married to Levi U. Stoltzfus, who was born October 9, 1919 and died May 18, 1996.

Surviving are children, Esther M. wife of Nathan E. Stoltzfus; Erma M. wife of Ivan J Kurtz; Kenneth L. Stoltzfus; Allen R. husband of Patricia Minarcin Stoltzfus; Wilmer J. husband of Mary Jane Howe Stoltzfus; and Fannie E. wife of Clair M. Bowman; 15 grandchildren,  25 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two brothers, Elmer Smoker and Reuben husband of Esther Blank Smoker; and one sister, Mildred wife of Menno Stoltzfus.

A grandson, Cody Rigg and three brothers, David Smoker, Sylvanus Smoker, and Leroy Smoker preceded her in death.

She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Sewing Circle. She loved to sew, quilt, and watch birds.

Memorial services were held November 30, 2009 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church of Atglen, Atglen, Chester Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner, Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stoltzfus,
Rosalie E. Garber 

Aug. 30, 1926 - Dec. 3, 2009

GOSHEN -- Rosalie E. Stoltzfus, 83, of 2423 College Ave., died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 3, 2009) in Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born Aug. 30, 1926, in Alpha, Minn., to Lloyd and Nettie Pearl (Hartzler) Garber. On June 9, 1949, she married Daniel H. Stoltzfus in Jackson, Minn.

He survives along with six daughters, Priscilla D. (Jan) Trinkley of Walnut, Calif., Jane E. (Jim) Buller and Lois (R. (John) Mast, both of Goshen, Jean H. (Robert) Martin of Valparaiso, Danile R. (John) Martens of Mishawaka and Miriam F. (Michael) DeShield of Belize, Central America; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Verna Faye (Earl) Greaser of Harrisonburg, Va.

She was preceded in death by one son, Lloyd D. Stoltzfus, in 1973; and one brother, Peter Harvey Garber.

Mrs. Stoltzfus worked as a clerical secretary for 14 years at Madison Center, beginning in 1970. She was a 1944 graduate of Hesston College Academy. She attended Hesston College and worked in its administrative offices.

She served with her husband in Taiwan and Hong Kong from 1949 to 1953, and traveled with him to Hudson Lake Mennonite Church, New Carlisle, and Community Mennonite Church, South Bend. She was a member of Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, all at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church. Pastor Steve Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Mennonite Mission Network or Goshen Care at Home Hospice. Visit yoderculpfuneralhome.com to send online condolences.

Source: The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 5, 2009
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Stoltzfus, Rosalie E. Garber, 83, of Goshen, IN died December 4, 2009 at the same place.  She was born August 30, 1926 at Alpha, MN to Lloyd Harvey and Nettie Pearl (Hartzler) Garber.  On June 9, 1949 at Jackson, MN she was married to Daniel H. Stoltzfus, who survives.

Surviving are children, Priscilla (Jan) Trinkley; Jane (Jim) Buller; Jean (Robert) Martin; Danile (John) Martens; Miriam (Michael) DeShield; Lois (John) Mast; 17 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a sister, Verna (Earl) Greaser.

A son, Lloyd Stoltzfus preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 7, 2009 at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Arloa Bontrager
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stoltzfus, Stephen S.
, 73, of New Holland, South Carolina died August 20, 2009. His parents are Aaron K. and Katie S. Stoltzfus. His wife of 52 years: Edna Musser Stoltzfus.   Mr. Stoltzfus spent his retirement in SC as a volunteer prison chaplain under the Carolina Chaplaincy Program. He attended the New Holland Mennonite Church in New Holland, SC and was a member of the Rockville Mennonite Church in Honey Brook, PA where he was a trustee for many years.

Survived by his wife Edna and children: Clair, married to Thelma Hoover of East Earl, PA; Carolyn, married to Michael Biggs of Greenwood, DE; and Cheryl, married to Larry Landis of Honey Brook, PA; eight grandchildren; brothers: Ervan Stoltzfus of Lancaster, PA; Jacob Stoltzfus of Lititz, PA; and Aaron K. Stoltzfus, Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO.

He was predeceased by his parents and his sister: Suzanna Stoltzfus.

A Memorial Service was August 22, 2009 at the New Holland Mennonite Church, South Carolina. Funeral services was August 26, 2010 at the Conestoga Mennonite Church with burial at the Conestoge Mennonite Cemetery, Morgantown, PA.

Source: LOL August 22, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Stoner, I. Paul (Dr.),
72, of Coco Beach, FL, formerly of Lititz, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2009 at Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough, PA.

Born on October 23, 1936 in Bird-In-Hand, PA, he was the son of the late Isaac H. and Irene Wenger Stoner. Dr. Stoner had lived in Lititz, PA before moving
to Coco Beach, FL.  He had also enjoyed his summer residence in Upper Mt. Bethel Township, PA.

Dr. Stoner was a graduate of Lititz High School, Millersville University and Palmer School of Chiropractic. He also served in the United States Marine Corps
from 1956 to 1958.

Dr. Stoner had his practice in chiropractic in Lititz for over 41 years as the Stoner Chiropractic Center.

Dr. Stoner was the past president of the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania. He was an active politician promoting and protecting the chiropractic profession. Dr. Stoner was very popular throughout the country in the political arena.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Barbara Geuther Stoner; two sons, Brett and his wife Laurie of Lititz, PA, and Lance of Atlanta, GA; two grandsons, Patrick and David; three sisters, Shirley Derr and her husband Pete of Mertztown, PA, Helen Becker and her husband Garth of Lititz, PA, and Anna Shaner of Missoula, MT; a brother, Reid and his wife Doris of Venice, FL; a brother-in-law, Rufus Burkholder of Lititz, PA.

A sister, Marian Burkholder, had died earlier.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, July 11, 2009 at MacFadden Funeral Home, 325 Hardwick Street, Belvidere, NJ. Interment will follow in the
Belvidere Cemetery, Belvi-dere, NJ. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/8/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Stonesifer, Lydia A. Sharp
, 71, of Mount Joy, PA died August 25, 2009 at Camp Hill, PA from cancer.  She was born February 8, 1938 at Belleville, Mifflin Co., PA to Joseph and Mary (Byler) Sharp.  On September 10, 1960 she was married to David C. Stonesifer, who is deceased.

Surviving are a daughter, Carol, wife of Kirk Stein ldren, two brothers, Lester, husband of Reba Sharp; Lee, husband of Louise Sharp; and a sister, Martha Strite.

A brother, Joseph Sharp preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 28, 2009 at Landisville Mennonite Church, Landisville, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Christy Kauffman, Landisville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stucky, Roland David
, 85, of Kingsburg CA died August 9, 2009 at Reedley, Fresno Co., CA.  He was born January 9, 1924 at Moundridge, McPherson, Co., KS to John D. and O'Tillie (Schrag) Stucky.  On September 27, 2003 at Wawona, Mariposa Co., CA he was married to Ferne Boucher.  He was first married to Elaine Eymann Stucky from 1924 until her death in 2002.

Surviving are children, Mureen Sinclair (Steven); Patrice Flaming (Ron); Scott Stucky (Delia); 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and two brothers, Melvin Stucky (Aldene) and LeRoy Stucky (Audrey).

Nine siblings, Elmer Stucky, Alida Bartel, Art Stucky, Agnes Stucky, Rube Stuckey, Dorothy Bartel, Oliver Stucky, Esther Mae Schmidt, and Betty Ingram
preceded him in death.

He graduated from Moundridge High School, Bethel College and Kansas
University Medical School and practiced as a family physician and general
surgeon in Kingsburg, CA for 35 years.  In retirement he lived in Wawona, CA,
served on the Bethel College Board of Directors, and participated in several medical mission trips.  

Memorial services were held August 17, 2009 at First Mennonite Church Reedley, Fresno Co., CA with burial in Oakhill Cemetery, Oakhurst, Mariposa, Co., CA.
Submitted by: Patrice Flaming, Akron PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stultz, Edgar Franklin
, 83, of Broadway, Va., died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Bergton, and was a son of the late John Raleigh and Clara Moyer Stultz.

He retired after 27 years of running a forklift in the piping department at Walker Manufacturing.  He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Crab Run Church of the Brethren and a member of Bergton Ruritan Club.

On Sept. 28, 1947, he married the former Esther Geil, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Margaret Dispanet and husband, Bruce, of Mathias, W.Va.; grandchildren, Phillip Miller and wife, Dianne, of Timberville, Robert Miller and wife, Kara, of Timberville, Barbara Miller of Mount Jackson; great-grandchildren, Lauren Miller of Mount Jackson, Kyle Miller and Lacey Miller, both of Timberville; a stepgrandson, Brandon Dispanet and wife, Cassie, of Broadway; a nephew, James Stultz of Broadway and a niece, Diana Stultz of Broadway.

A brother, Cleil Stultz, preceded him in death.

Pastors Robert Curns, Frank Tusing and Max Fisher will conduct a funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Grandle Funeral Home chapel in Broadway. Burial will be in the Perry Moyer Memorial Cemetery in Bergton.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Grandle Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA  22801.
Daily News Record - 2/28/2009
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Stultz, Esther Marie Geil
, 80, of Broadway, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 28, 1928, in Broadway, and was a daughter of the late Arthur Daniel and Sarah Mathias Geil.

She was a nurse's aide at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where she enjoyed working in the nursery.  She was a member of Crab Run Church of the Brethren in Mathias.

On Sept. 28, 1947, she married Edgar Franklin Stultz, who preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2009.

She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Dispanet and husband, Bruce, of Mathias; a brother, David S. Geil of Raleigh, N.C.; a sister, Rhoda Olinger of New Market; three grandchildren, Philip Miller and wife, Diane, of Timberville, Robert Miller and wife, Kara, of Timberville, Barbara Miller of Mount Jackson; three great-grandchildren, Lauren Miller of Mount Jackson, Kyle and Lacey
Miller, both of Timberville, a stepgrandson, Brandon Dispanet and wife, Cassie, of Broadway; a nephew, James Stultz and wife, Linda, of Broadway; a niece, Diana Cobb Stultz of Broadway; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Paul Geil, and a nephew, Jerry Stultz.

Pastor Franklin Tusing will conduct a funeral service Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway.  Burial will follow at Perry Moyer Memorial Cemetery in Bergton.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crab Run Church of the Brethren, c/o Treasurer, Leona Dove, 190 Mattie Snyder Road, Mathias, WV 26812.
Daily News Record - 4/6/2009
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Stutzman, Erdine Mae Miller
, 89, of Streetsboro, OH died December 18, 2009 at Aurora, Portage Co., OH.  

She was born May 16, 1920 at Berlin Holmes Co., OH to Calvin and Emma (Weaver) Miller.  Calvin was born January 8, 1891 and died April 20, 1965. Emma was born August 31, 1897 and died February 19, 1969.  

On April 17, 1945 at Berlin, Holmes Co., OH she was married to Walter William Stutzman, who was born June 24, 1919 and died October 23, 2004.

Surviving are children, Gladys (and Robert) Chittick; Verda (and Roger) Troyer; Marilyn [d. Carl Esch] (and Larry) Yoder; Doyle (and Naomi Mullet) Stutzman; Arlene (and Terry) Miller; Dorcas Stutzman; and Merla (and Gerald) Horst; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Alice [d. Willis] Sommers; Willis [d. Lois Steckly] Miller; Elwyn (and Arlene Miller) Miller; Annabelle (and Warren) Bontrager; and Nelson (and Fern Bontrager) Miller.

Three sisters, Doris [d. Clayton] Kandel; Edna (and Warren) Bontrager; and Cora Miller preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 20, 2009 at Aurora Mennonite Church, Aurora, Portage Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Verda M. Troyer, Mantua, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stutzman, Eva Marie Hershberger

 
Sept. 19, 1938 - Nov. 26, 2009

GOSHEN -- Eva Marie Stutzman, 71, of 420 Westwood Road, died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 26, 2009) in her home.

She was born Sept. 19, 1938, in New Paris to Jency and Lovina (Garber) Hershberger. On Oct. 17, 1958, she married Melvin Stutzman at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church.

He survives with one daughter, Carla (Bob) Mathis of Goshen; two sons, Steve (Rachel) Stutzman of Topeka, Kan., and Kermit (Pauline) Stutzman of Middlebury; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; four sisters, Rosie Hershberger and Thelma (Richard) Ramer, both of Goshen, and Linda (Richard) Wogoman and Betty (Dave) Schmid, both of Granger; and two brothers, Richard (Kathy) Hershberger of Palm Beach Shores, Fla., and Arthur (Jane) Hershberger of Dillwyn, Va.

One brother, Terry Hershberger, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Stutzman was a homemaker who had worked at nursing homes, as a receptionist at Vance Weaver Realty, as assistant director at The Window and as a sales clerk at the former Provident Bookstore, Goshen, for 13 years. She was a member of Pleasantview Mennonite Church who graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1956 and cared for about 60 foster children in the past.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen. A private graveside service will be prior to the 11 a.m. Monday memorial service at Pleasantview Mennonite Church. Pastors Ron Diener and Tyler Hartford will officiate. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorials may be given to the church or to Goshen Care at Home Hospice. Visit yoderculpfuneralhome.com to send online condolences.

Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
November 28, 2009
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
 

Stutzman, Lela Fern Hershberger
, 82, of Kinross, Iowa died February 25, 2009 at Wellman, Iowa.  She was born November 9, 1926 at Harrisonville, Missouri to Samuel and Mabel (Hartzler) Hershberger.  On June 30, 1949 at Garden City, Missouri she was married to Harold Stutzman, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Jerry Stutzman and wife Carol, James Stutzman, Stan Stutzman and wife Phyllis, John Stutzman and wife Carol, Donavan Stutzman, Mary Stutzman, 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a brother, Herman Hershberger.

A grandson, Justin Stutzman, and siblings: Alma Mast, Ruth Hershberger, Laura Hershberger, Irvin Hershberger, Elba Hershberger, and Ralph Hershberger preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 28, 2009 at Powel Funeral Home, Wellman, Iowa with burial in Wellman Mennonite Church Cemetery, Wellman, Iowa.

Submitted by: Jennifer Archer, Wellman, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Stutzman, Roy Elbert

October 31, 1944 - August 24, 2009

Christian Biography of Roy E. Stutzman

Roy Elbert Stutzman, the son of Bert and Elma (Roth) Stutzman, was born on October 31, 1944 on a farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska. He passed away on August 24, 2009 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 24 days.

Roy was one of nine children. He was consecrated in the West Fairview Mennonite Church in Beaver Crossing and confirmed in the Faith Lutheran Church in Seward, Nebraska. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Superior, Nebraska. While growing up he attended Walnut Creek Grade School and graduated from Beaver High School.

He was united in marriage to Barbara Schleufer on June 7, 1969 at Salem Lutheran Church, Superior, Nebraska. This union was blessed with four children.
Roy was a former Jaycees member at Utica, Nebraska. He love to spend time with his grandchildren and his dog Lucy. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and playing cards.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Cloy, brothers-in-law Alvin Erb and Willard Roth.

Survivors include his wife Barbara of Nora, Nebraska; daughter Cori Bennett and husband Tony of McPherson, Kansas; son Timothy Stutzman and friend Becki Hansen of Nelson, Nebraska; daughter Laura Folkerts and husband Mike of Great Bend, Kansas; and Vicky Wagner and husband Jeromi of Superior, Nebraska; 17 grandchildren, Chris and Becky Dirks, Jessie Dirks, Kaytlyn and Brandon Johnson, James Nelson, Amanda and Megan Bennett, Kyleene and Alexis Folkerts, Keegan and Christian Wagner, Maci and Tanner Stutzman, Matt and Megan Stice and Taylor Hansen; brother Dennis and wife Veryl, sisters Phyllis Troyer and husband Kenny, Lois Schweizaer and husband Gerald, Luella Schweizaer and husband Cleve, brother Stanley and wife Joyce, sister Edna Roth of Milford, Nebraska and Ruth Erb of Shickley, Nebraska; sister-in-law Shirley Peters and husband Dale of Hastings, Nebraska and brother-in-law Irvin Schleufer and wife Murlene of Nelson, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM from the Salem Lutheran Church in Rural Superior, Nebraska with Pastor Scot McCluskey officiating. Music was "Amazing Grace" (My Chains Are Gone) " Bind Us Together" and "The Old Rugged Cross", with Stephanie Thayer as soloist and Sonia Schmidt as organist.

Pallbearers were Brian Pahl, Howard Schultz, Bill Erb, Merle Erb, Mike Peters,Daniel Schleufer, Edd Epley, and Dan Renz.

Interment was in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery at Superior, Nebraska.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, PO Box 282, Superior, NE 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com
Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.

Source: Megrue-Price Funeral Home Obituary. Superior, Nebraska.
Submitted by Ann Miller White
Lincoln, NE



Stutzman, Thelma F. Stutzman
, 74, of Beaver Crossing, NE died May 4, 2009 at the same place.  She was born March 2, 1935 at Wood River, NE to Clarence and Ethel (Jantzi) Stutzman.  On June 10, 1956 at Wood River, NE she was married to Richard Stutzman, who was born March 6, 1933 and survives.

Surviving are children, Gordon & Terri Stutzman, Vickie & Randy Roth, and Jeri & Bruce Knapp, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Paul & Dorothy Stutzman, Merna Boshart, Ralph Stutzman, Phyllis & Dennis Bauman, and Judy Stutzman.

Two sisters, Mary Beth Stutzman & Loretta Boshart preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 8, 2009 at Bellwood Mennonite Church, Milford, NE with burial in Milford Mennonite Cemetery, Milford, NE.

Submitted by: Pam Erb, Milford, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Stutzman, Thelma F. Stutzman

Thelma F. Stutzman was born March 2, 1935 on a farm near Wood River, Nebraska to Clarence and Ethel (Jantzi) Stutzman, the third of seven children and went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 4, 2009 at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 2 days. She accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized in her youth at the Wood River Mennonite Church. As a young girl Thelma attended Country School District #24 and later graduated with the Class of 1952 from Wood River High School. She received her Nebraska Teaching Certificate by attending Kearney State College and taught District #58 near Cairo, District #76 near Wood River, and District #80 near Beaver Crossing. Thelma was united in marriage to Richard Stutzman on June 10, 1956 at Wood River Mennonite Church. To this union three children, Gordon, Vickie and Jerlyn were born.
Thelma farmed and worked side by side with her husband Richard while she raised her family. She was employed at the Friend Medical Center for 21 years. In 1989, she earned her CDL and began driving a truck with Richard across the country enjoying their travels to all parts of the US, never having an accident or receiving a ticket. Thelma was a courier for Danbred for four years. She also served as a baker at the Casey's General Store in Milford. Thelma was a strong worker and had a mission anytime she set her mind to a task. Thelma kept at the job until it was done. In her spare time, she enjoyed raising flowers, gardening, quilting, fishing with her grandchildren, spending time with her family, brothers and sisters as well as her other relatives, and enjoyed babysitting with great-granddaughter, Ayla, who lovingly named her "GiGi". For the last twelve years, Richard and Thelma made their home in Phoenix during the winter months.
Thelma was a member of Bellwood Mennonite Church, Milford.
Thelma is survived by her husband, Richard Stutzman, Beaver Crossing, son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Terri Stutzman, Beaver Crossing, daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Randy Roth, Milford, Jeri and Bruce Knapp, Bloomfield, IA, ten grandchildren and spouses, Tyler, Carson and Kody Stutzman, Brandon and wife Ashley, Bryce, Brock and his wife Shalon, Brittany Roth, Hannah, Cecil, Clarabell Knapp, two great-grandchildren, Ayla and Broderick Roth, brothers and sisters and spouses, Paul and Dorothy Stutzman, Merna Boshart, Ralph Stutzman, all of Wood River, Phyllis and Dennis Bauman, Lincoln, sister-in-law, Judy Stutzman, Beaver Crossing, nieces, nephews, host of other relatives and her Phoenix family and friends.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister, Mary Beth and a sister, Loretta Boshart.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 8, 2009, at Bellwood Mennonite Church with Pastors David Miller and Tim Springer officiating. Graveside service prior to funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Milford Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation is 2-5 pm Thursday at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford, 7-9 pm at the Church where family will receive friends and relatives. Memorials may be directed. Pallbearers are: grandsons, Tyler, Carson, Kody Stutzman, Brandon, Bryce and Brock Roth. Honorary Pallbearers are her granddaughters Brittany, Ashley and Shalon Roth, Hannah, Cecil and Clarabell Knapp.

From: Lauber-Moore Funeral Home Obituary
-  Milford, Friend, and Beaver Crossing, Nebraska

Submitted by: Ann Miller White, Lincoln, NE



Styer, E. Kermit
, 87, of Souderton, PA died October 4, 2009 at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, PA from pneumonia.  He was born March 20, 1922 at Souderton, PA to Edwin R. (d. 1972) and Marian (Ruth, d. 1922) Styer.  On March 9, 1946 at Souderton he was married to Edna B. Benner, who was born January 4, 1925 and died April 15, 2009.

Surviving are Sons: James and Beth Styer, Telford, PA; John and Judy Styer, Framingham, MA; Alan and Grace Styer, Greenford, OH.  Daughters:  Mary and Floyd Schrock, McMinnville, OR; Lois and Gary Halsel, Hellertown, PA; 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

A sister Pearl Moyer (wife of Lester Moyer), Quakertown, PA  (both deceased) preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held October 9, 2009 at Souderton Mennonite Church, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Finland Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pennsburg, PA.
Submitted by: Mary Schrock, McMinnville, OR
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Summers, Leon M.
, 89, of Gap, PA died January 12, 2009 at Ephrata, Lancaster Co, PA from CVA.  He was born October 9, 1919 to Samuel and Rachel Summers.  On November 21, 1998 at Atglen, Chester Co, PA he was married to Ida A. Stoltzfus, who was born December 26, 1921 and survives.

His first wife was Ida Petersheim, who he married December 18, 1941.  She was born on March 14, 1921 and died in October 1993.

Surviving are children, Leon Jr.; Nevin husband of Cris Summers; Cathy wife of Mark Miller; Nancy companion of Mike Ponzillo; step-sons, Steve husband of Mary Jane Stoltzfus; Galen husband of Cathy (Hoar) Stoltzfus; step-daughters, Anna Mary Boettger; Jean Hoover; Rosella wife of Gideon Coblentz; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Allen Summers and Elam Summers.

Four children, Donald, Janet, Rachel, and Verlin Summers; a brother, Edgar Summers and a step-son, Ronald Kerchner Ditzler preceded him in death.

He was the contact person for the Mennonite Disaster Service. The first MCC Relief sale started on his farm in Gap.

Memorial services were held January 16, 2009 at Hinkletown Mennonite Church, Ephrata, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in Millwood Mennonite Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster Co, PA.

Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner, Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Sutter, Mervin Earl
, 84, of Sarasota, FL died February 11, 2009 in Sarasota from a massive stroke.  He was born March 14, 1924 at Hopedale, IL.  On October 7, 1961 he was married to Ruby Virginia Shank, who survives.

Surviving are son, Mike & (Vera) of Sarasota, daughters, Karen & (Marshall) Hess of Lancaster, Pa., Patricia & (Bill) Pitts of Kennesaw, Ga., Jacque & (Kenton) of Stockbridge, Ga., and Delores & (Todd) Mead of Sarasota, 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, a brother Eldo of Cottonwood, Ariz, and sisters, Odela Shank of Goshen, Ind., and Hilda Kurtz of Sarasota, FL.

In 1948, he married Dora Oyer of Il., living there several years. They had
three children, Karen, Patricia and Mike.  During that stay in Illinois he was
a distributor for Birkey Dairy and once again came back to Florida. In 1960 Dora passed away due to cancer. In 1961 Mervin & Ruby Shank were married and they had two daughters, Jacque & Delores.  By this time Mervin & his brother Omar were residential and commercial builders and contractors known as Sutter Bros. Construction. In 1966 Mervin became owner and operator of Sutter Poultry Farm, producing commercial eggs until his retirement in 1985.

Memorial services were held February 15, 2009 at Bay Shore Mennonite Church Sarasota, Florida.
Submitted by: Judi Mullett, Sarasota, FL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Suzuki, Henry I.
, 89, of Lansdale, PA died April 24, 2009 at Abington, Bucks Co., PA from a head injury suffered in a fall.  He was born April 14, 1920 at Pasadena, CA to Jusaburo Susuki and Nobu Itakura Suzuki.  He was married to Ryoko Kitamura, who died in 1972.

Surviving are a daughter, Yumi; son, Lester and wife Charyl; four grandchildren,  one great-grandchild, and two sisters, Toshiko Yamada and Midori Takeuchi.

He was active at Plains Mennonite Church since 1973.

Memorial services were held May 1, 2009 at Plains Mennonite Church Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, Montgomery Co., PA.
Submitted by: Mike Derstine, Hatfield, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Swartz, Dwight Franklin
, 85, of Dayton, VA died December 27, 2009 at his home. Mr. Swartz was born on January 14, 1924, in Dayton, VA to Robert Ritchie and Irene Jones Swartz. On June 19, 1945, he married the former Vada Bowman who survives.

He was an active member of Weavers Mennonite Church was active with the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale. He will always be remembered as a loving Husband, father, and grandfather. He was also known to many as the "fireball man" for handing out fireballs.

Survivied by his wife and three daughters, Ruth Ann Horst and husband Reuben, Dayton, VA; Sharon Kisamore and husband Dave, Harrisonburg, VA; Mary Jane Heatwole and husband Conrad, Riner, VA; one son Robert F. Swartz, and wife Linda, Stuarts Draft, VA; one daughter-in-law, Jeanie Swartz, Hudson, CO; one sister, Mildred Shank and husband Glendon, Ocala, FL; eight grandchildren, three step grandchildren; two great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

Mr. Swartz was preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Sue Swartz who died December 28, 1981 and a son, William Carter Swartz who died December 30, 2004.

Funeral service was December 31, 2009 at Weavers Mennonite Church conducted by  Pastors Janet Blosser, Gordon Zook, and Glendon Blosser. Burial was at Weavers Mennonite Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.
Source: Obit files of McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisoburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Swartz, Edna E. Breneman
, 96, of West Liberty, OH died September 1, 2009 at Bellefontaine, OH from natural causes.  She was born June 26, 1913 at Delphos, OH to Christian and Rose (Berry) Breneman.  On September 1, 1940 she was married to Vernon Swartz, who died August 28, 1989.

Surviving are a son, Stevan (Fran) Swartz; two sisters, Dianne Liles and Marjorie Paulson, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Emma Smucker and Ann Meier.

Four sisters, Lois Ashton, Mary Nyikos, Eunice Rumble, and Helen Parent, and a brother, Charles Breneman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held September 5, 2009 at Pike Mennonite Church, Elida, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Wilma Hofstetter, Elida, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Swartz, Kevin S.
, 54, of Schwenksville, PA, formerly of Souderton, died October 2, 2009 at Grand View Hospital. Beloved husband of Stephanie (Moyer) Swartz for 22 years. He was born December 18, 1954 to Charles and Shirley (Roth) Swartz of Souderton, PA.

He attended Life Center Ministries International of Harrisburg, PA.He loved playing on the church league softball teams for the Souderton and Spring Mount Mennonite Churches. Kevin and his wife Stephanie served a term in Voluntary Service in Akron, PA where he was a warehouse supervisor for Ten Thousand Villages. In 1993, he returned to Souderton area and began working for Hatfield Quality Meats where he was a smokehouse operator.

Survied by his wife, Stephanie, and daughter, Danae Swartz at home, two brothers, Stephen Swartz and his wife, Mary of Telford, PA and Craig Swartz and his wife, Jayn, of Silverdale, PA, a sister, Sharon "Shari" Nice and her husband, Paul of Telford, PA and his Father & Mother-in-Law, Dennis & Joan Moyer, of Harleysville, PA.

He was preceded in death by a son, Derek.

Funeral services was October 8, 2009 at Souderton Mennonite Church, 105 W. Chestnut St, Souderton, PA. Burial was at Upper Skippack Old Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: Obit files of  Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Swartzendruber, Clifford W.
, 90, of Goshen, IN August 19, 2009, at Greencroft Healthcare.   He was born in Versailles, Missouri on December 6, 1918, to Ernest and Sarah (Wenger) Swartzendruber.   He married Eleanor M. Ulrich on June 1, 1942, in Pomeroy, Iowa.   She preceded him in death on April 16, 2003. A Goshen resident since 1990. He was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church.

Survived by a daughter, Karen B. (Mark) Kurtz of Goshen, IN; and a brother, Emery Swartzendruber of Rocky Ford, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor; three sisters, Hazel Birkey, Twila Wenger and Leanna Miller; and a brother, John Swartzendruber.

A memorial service was August 29, 2009 at Evergreen Place in the Gathering Room at Greencroft Goshen, IN officiated by Rev. Tina Schlabach of Waterford Mennonite Church and Vanette Kashmer, Greencroft Chaplain. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Swartzendruber, Mark P.
, 87, of Kalona, IA died April 14, 2009 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA.  He was born March 2, 1922 in Johnson County, IA.  On June 1, 1947 at Kalona, Johnson Co., IA he was married to Doris Marner.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Linwood and wife Karen Swartzendruber, a daughter, Mary Lou and husband Roger Farmer, 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a brother, John Swartzendruber and a sister, Faith Carpenter.

A brother, Wilbur Swartzendruber preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 17, 2009 at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Kalona, Johnson Co., IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Marcia Miller, Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Swartzentruber, Eli A.
, of Kalona, IA died April 20, 2009. He was born in Fredericksburg (Holmes Co.) OH, to Andrew "Andy" S. and Amanda (Wengerd) Swartzentruber.

He attended rural school and grew up in the Holmes County Amish community. On July 3, 1949 he was united in marriage to Katie Ann Schrock Yoder at the Fairview Mennonite Church, Kalona, IA He was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church, Kalona, IA.

Survived by his wife and five children and spouses: Verton and Pat Yoder of Mishawaka, IN; Barb and John D. Miller of Kalona, IA; Laban and Kathy Swartzentruber of Junction City, KS, Joe and Deb Swartzentruber and Jim and Sherry Swartzentruber, all of Kalona, IA 15 grandchildren, one step grandchild, 21 great grandchildren, and 4 step great grandchildren. Also two brothers, Ammon and wife Erdine Swartzentruber of Storm Lake, IA, Joe Swartzentruber of Wooster, OH, and one sister, Mary and husband Atlee Barkman of Millersburg, OH.

Preceding Eli in death were his parents, one sister Nettie Christner and one granddaughter, Barbara Miller. Celebration of Life Service was March 23, 2009 at Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church, Kalona. IA.  With words of comfort from Pastor John King, Pastor Floyd Helmuth, Pastor Floyd Yutzy. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Kalona, IA.
Source: Obiturary files of Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Swartzentruber, Mary Christina Yancey
, 94, of Lowville, Lewis Co., NY died August 26, 2009 at the same place.  She was born December 25, 1914 at Harrisburg, Lewis Co., NY to Edward E. and Rosella (Zehr) Yancey.  On June 15, 1938 at Lowville she was married to Abner M. Swartzentruber, who was born June 26, 1911 and died November 13, 2002.

Surviving are children, Marvin E. Swartzentruber and his wife, Betty of Lowville; twins, Dale M. Swartzentruber of Chicago, IL, and Dawn and her husband Eric Lehman of Deer River, NY; a daughter-in-law Marie Swartzentruber of Simsbury, CT, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Edward C. Yancey of Lowville, and Gerald Yancey and his wife, Lena of Beaver Falls, three sisters, Bertha and Rosella Roes of Sarasota, FL; and Iva and Clayton Yousey of Lowville.

A son, Glenn A. Swartzentruber, a sister, Edna Zehr, a sister-in-law, Bertha Yancey, and two brothers-in-law, Morris and Edward Roes preceded her in death.

After their marriage, Abner and Mary took over the family farm and owned and
operated the dairy farm until 1966. In 1966, Mary went to work for Lewis
County General Hospital, retiring in 1986 as dietary supervisor.

Mary was a member of Lowville Mennonite Church and the church's Faithful
Workers Sewing Circle.  Mary enjoyed making quilts and sewing, gardening
and freezing produce, making soap, cooking elaborate dinners for her
family, and caning chairs.

Memorial services were held August 29, 2009 at Lowville Mennonite Church,  Lowville, NY with burial in Croghan Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Croghan, NY.
Submitted by: Susan Boldt, Lowville, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Swartzentruber, Norman Henry
, 68, of Goshen, IN died July 10, 2009 in Michigan from unknown causes.  He was born September 6, 1940 at McMinnville, Oregon to Menno and Esther (Stutzman) Swartzentruber.  On August 25, 1962 at Middlebury,
Indiana he was married to Vera L. Bontrager, who was born August 15, 1942 and survives.

Surviving are children, Bret (Cheryl) Swartzentruber, Centerburg, OH; Shawn (Sarah) Swartzentruber, Hoopeston, IL; Timothy Swartzentruber, New Orleans, LA;
Lisa (Michael) Maust, Goshen; and Melanie (Matthew) Hice, Logansport, IN; six grandchildren, and six sisters, Mattie Garver, Plaian City, OH; Bertha Swartzentruber, Goshen, IN; Dema (Andrew) Chupp, McMinnville, OR; and Ruth Troyer, Naomi Swartz, and Irene (Harold) Shearer, all of Sarasota, FL.

Four brothers-Valentine, Menno Jr., Elmer, and Enos Swartzentruber preceded him in death.

Norman worked in real estate and as a truck driver.  Having come from the Amish, he had a fondness for the community and enjoyed serving them.  Norman enjoyed genealogy, history, playing games with his family and practical jokes.  Norman was affectionately known by some as "Speeder."

Memorial services were held July 15, 2009 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, Elkhart County Indiana with burial in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana.
Submitted by: Karen Troyer, Goshen, IN
Clinton Frame Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Syzdek, Debra Lynn "Debbie"
, 50, of Philadelphia, PA died there on February 8, 2009 from ovarian cancer.  She was born August 16, 1958 at Columbia, South Carolina.  On November 4, 1978 she was married to Joe Syzdek, who was born December 30, 1956 and survives.

Surviving are a son, Jason and Heather Syzdek; a daughter, Emily Syzdek and Derrick Fraher, one grandchild, and three siblings.

Memorial services were held February 12, 2009 at Woodland Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA.

Submitted by: Rebecca Steffy, Philadelphia, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


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