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Thelma Martin.
2014
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Surviving are children, Delryn (Carleen) Waltner, Marlyn (Leslie) Waltner, and Charlynn (Darin) Hay; six grandchildren, brother-Robert (Agnes) Handwerk, brother-in-law-Lonnie Waltner, and sister-in-law-Karen (Jim) Wiebe.
Sister-Bernice (George) Aspley, brother-Jack (Donna) Handwerk, and sister-in-law Mary Waltner preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held January 11, 2014 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Jerald (Carol), Ted (Cindy) and Murray; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Esther Ensz.
Twin children, infants Mark & Mary; brothers, Alfred (Susie), Allen (Lucille), and Ernest (Irene); and sister, Elma, preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held February 7, 2014 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born February 17, 1941, in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, he was the son of the late Mark W. and Eunice A. (Minnich) Wampler.
David was an apiculturist, keeping 300-400 hives of bees, and the founder of Wampler's Apiaries in Manheim. David sold the business in 1992, moved to Chambersburg and took up dairy farming to coincide with the interests of his sons. David loved to use his tenor voice to sing acapella music with his family in praising the Lord. He was a great storyteller and had many memorable sayings.
David was a faithful member of the Old Order River Brethren Church. He was always concerned for the welfare of men's souls.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Ruth E. Wampler, Lancaster; three sons, Wilbur E. married to Anita (Bricker) Wampler, Chambersburg; Marlin D. married to Laura (Meyers) Wampler, Mercersburg; and Melvin C. married to Robin (Kitzmiller) Wampler, Chambersburg; eleven grandsons and four granddaughters; two brothers, Glenn R. Wampler, Annville, PA; and Kenneth L. married to Shirley Wampler, LaSalle, CO; one sister, Virginia G. Crawford, Hughson, CA, and one sister-in-law, Renee Wampler Throne, Bethel, PA.
Preceding him in death was his stepmother, Naomi E. (Minnich) Wampler; a brother, Leonard L. Wampler; a sister, Esther A. Wampler; and two grandchildren, Wiland C. and Laurel M. Wampler.
Viewing and visitation will be at Portico River Brethren Meetinghouse, 5501 Fort McCord Road, Chambersburg, PA, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Funeral Service at Portico River Brethren Meetinghouse at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014, with viewing one hour prior to service. Following the service, burial will be at Brechbill Cemetery, Hamilton Township. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, P.O. Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610.
Intelligencer Journal -10/8/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Amanda is survived by 5 sons, Nathan, husband of Janet Martin of Lebanon, Harlan, husband of Linda Martin of Mohnton, Jay, husband of Karen Martin of Harrisburg, Marvin, husband of Valerie Martin of Hopeland, and Kenneth, husband of Stephanie Martin of Brickerville; a step-daughter, Nancy Christ of Ephrata; 3 brothers, Titus, Phares, and Chester Musser; a sister, Verna Martin; 11 grandsons; 9 granddaughters;1 step grandson and 20 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Nathan Martin who passed away in June, 2003; second husband, Lee Wanner who passed away in May, 2013; 2 brothers, John and Luke Musser and 2 sisters, Mildred Rudy and Lydia Stauffer.
A viewing will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014, from 6 to 8 pm at the Bible Fellowship Church, 8 Peach Road, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014, from 9 to 10 am, at the church, followed by her funeral service, with Pastor Jason Hoy officiating. Interment will take place in the Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery in East Cocalico Township. Memorial contributions in Amanda's memory may be made to the Bible Fellowship Church, 8 Peach Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 or the Penn State Hershey Stroke Center, 500 University Dr., Hershey, PA 17033. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 6/25/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
He was born in Brecknock Township, son of the late Daniel and Jennie B. (Martin) Wanner and was the husband of Sadie S. (Martin) Wanner.
Daniel was a member of the Stauffer Mennonite Church, Earl Township. He had been a self-employed farmer and painter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 6 children, Leonard, husband of June (Martin) Wanner of Ephrata, Jerome, husband of Norlene (Zimmerman) Wanner of New Holland, Loveda, wife of Earl Weaver of Ephrata, Treva, wife of Vernon Martin of Shobonier, IL, Rosetta, wife of Arnold Martin of St. Peter, IL, Jerelyn, wife of Gary Martin of Ephrata; 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Martin, husband of Sally (Martin) Wanner of Port Trevorton, John, husband of Rose (Stauffer) Wanner of Port Trevorton; 5 sisters, Mary Wanner of Lancaster, Ella Rissler of Ephrata, Ada Martin of Ephrata, Barbara Wanner of Canada, Anna Martin of Mt. Pleasant Mills; 3 sisters-in-law, Martha Wanner of TN, Ruth Wanner of Port Trevorton and Anny Mary Wanner of Port Trevorton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 grandsons; 4 brothers, Harry, William, Aaron and Samuel Wanner; 3 brothers-in-law, Daniel Rissler, Ivan Martin and Levi Martin.
A viewing will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Earl Weaver residence, 430 Hahnstown Rd., Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 2, at the Earl Weaver residence at 8:30 a.m., with further services at 9:30 a.m., at the Stauffer Mennonite Church, Earl Township. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 8/1/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
For years he enjoyed the family business, "Weavers Hatchery" and his job at "Hollinger?s Lawn and Garden." In 1985, Aaron and Anna chose to relocate from Lancaster County to be near their daughter's family in South Jersey. Here he established "Weaver?s Lawn and Garden" a John Deere dealership in Vineland. He was a long-time member of the Vineland Mennonite Church. For five decades he served in numerous Mennonite churches through leading hymn sings, singing schools, a youth chorus; and by compiling the hymnbook, "Zion's Praises."
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Anna (Gingrich) Weaver; one daughter & son in-law; Miriam & Lester Weaver, Pittsgrove, NJ; and one foster daughter, Marcella Smith of Lancaster, PA. He leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
Relatives & friends will be received on Sunday August 17, 2014 from 2:00-5:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM at the Vineland Mennonite Church, 1127 Garden Rd., Vineland, NJ. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Monday at the Vineland Mennonite Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that flowers kindly be omitted. Any contributions may be given to the Vineland Mennonite Church or to the charity of one's choice. Pancoast Funeral Home
Intelligencer Journal - 8/16/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Anthony worked as a fork lift operator at SuperValue in Denver. He enjoyed playing Scrabble and fishing with his father.
Surviving in addition to his father is a sister, Melissa Weaver of Denver.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 5, at 11 a.m. at Petra Christian Fellowship, 565 Airport Road, New Holland with the Reverend Titus Kauffman and the Reverend Jeremy Leaman officiating. Interment will be in the Red Run Mennonite Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the Church.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/2/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Clarence was born on August 4, 1929 to the late Harry H. & Ada (Hoover) Weaver in West Earl Township. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Arlene (Martin) Weaver. He was an active member of Martindale Mennonite Church. In his retirement years, he was employed at Royer's Pharmacy, Ephrata. He was a truck driver for many years at Martin Limestone, and Burkholder Paving. He also was a part-time farmer. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters and two sons, Shirley, wife of Sam Trupe, East Earl, PA, Roger, husband of Jolene (Miller) Weaver, Denver, PA, Nancy, wife of Clair Sensenig, Ephrata, PA, Dennis, husband of Amy (Redcay) Weaver, Ephrata, PA, Glenda, wife of Jim Evans, Lititz, PA. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; one brother, Abram Weaver, husband of Betty, Ephrata, PA; and two sisters, Anna Mary, wife of the late Eli Nolt, Ephrata, PA, and Ruth, wife of Clarence Martin, Stevens, PA.
A viewing will take place on Tuesday, November 25, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Rd., Ephrata. An additional viewing will take place on Wednesday, November 26, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the church, followed by his funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster 17604, or Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata 17522.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/22/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
He was born in Caernarvon Township to the late David and Ellen (Garman) Weaver and was the husband of Elsie B. (Martin) Weaver.
David was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Marvin, husband of Stella (Gehman) Weaver of Ephrata, Norma, wife of Allen Brubacher of Leonardtown, MD, Miriam, wife of Edwin Martin of Port Trevorton, John David, husband of Janice (Stauffer) Weaver of East Earl, Floyd, husband of Joyce (Sensenig) Weaver of Peebles, OH, Elmer, husband of Sandra (Stauffer) Weaver of Leola, Elvin, husband of Elva (Brubacher) Weaver of Mechanicsville, MD, Wilmer, husband of Debra (Stauffer) Weaver of Ephrata, Abel, husband of Mabel (Auker) Weaver of Mt. Pleasant Mills, Leroy, husband of Brenda (Sensenig) Weaver of Hillsboro, OH, Warren, husband of Wanda (Stauffer) Weaver of Bainbridge, OH, Nathan, husband of Nancy (Sensenig) Weaver of Bainbridge, OH, Elaine, wife of Alvin Martin of Ephrata, Timothy, husband of Louise (Wenger) Weaver of Ephrata, Timothy, husband of Louise (Wenger) Weaver of Bainbridge, OH; 98 grandchildren; 148 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 15, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the residence of Alvin Martin, 17 Woodcrest Dr., Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16, at 8:30 a.m., at the Alvin Martin residence, with further services at 9:30 a.m., from the Stauffer Mennonite Church, Earl Township. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/14/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
ELKHART - Donald R. Weaver, 86, of Elkhart died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Hospice House.
He was born April 3, 1927, in Elkhart to Amzey D. and Bessie F. (Grosh) Weaver.
He married Phyllis Klingelsmith on April 8, 1950, in Elkhart. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Jeri L. (Tom) Wagler of Bristol and Sue K. ( Roger) Baker of Nappanee; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four brothers, James (Vera) Weaver of Goshen, Howard and Harold (Mary) Weaver, both of Elkhart and Richard (Dorothy) Weaver of Colorado.
One daughter, Charlene K. Smucker, preceded him in death.
Mr. Weaver retired in 1989 as assistant vice president of First National Bank after 42 years. He was a 1945 graduate of Elkhart High School and a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. at Prairie Street Mennonite Church 1316 Prairie St., Elkhart. Private family graveside service will be in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Cancer Services of Elkhart County. Online condolences may be directed to www.hartzlergutermuthinman.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 13, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Earl J. Weaver, 94, of Goshen, died at 11:38 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Elkhart Hospice House, where he had been admitted Wednesday.
He was born Sept. 30, 1920, on the family farm in Goshen, to Mahlon and Clara (Blosser) Weaver.
On July 10, 1941, he married Vesta Hartman in Harrison Township. She preceded him in death Dec. 18, 2001.
Mr. Weaver was a lifetime resident of Goshen. He was a dairy farmer most of his life. He also drove a milk truck and hauled livestock. He was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.
Mr. Weaver enjoyed horseback riding and camping.
Surviving are his daughters, Waneta Skinner of Walkerton, Elaine (Floyd) LeCount of Goshen, Yvonne (Robert) Pepper of Elkhart; a son, Wayne Weaver of New Port Richey, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Merritt Weaver; son-in-law, Raymond Skinner; brothers Virgil, Oscar, and Ivan Weaver; and a sister, Thelma Yoder.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Wakarusa. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. The Rev. Wes Bontreger will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery
Memorial contributions may be given to Yellow Creek Mennonite Church or The Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 2, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born in Leacock Twp., he was the son of the late Mahlon and Lena (Nolt) Weaver.
He was a retired farmer and custodian for Pequea Valley School District. He had also been a driver for the Amish community.
Enos was a member of Pequea Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
Surviving are five children: Marvin husband of Ruth Ann (Zimmerman) Weaver, Selinsgrove; John husband of Elaine (Groff) Weaver, Kinzers; Enos, Jr. husband of Anna Mary (Horst) Weaver, New Holland; Mary Jane wife of Curvin Hoover, Kinzers; and Elvin husband of Delores (Nolt) Weaver, Kinzers; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and a step sister-in-law, Barbara Weaver, Ephrata.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, a great granddaughter; three brothers: Michael, Franklin, and Henry Weaver and five sisters: Elizabeth Martin, Emma Martin, Anna Reiff, Mary Weaver and Martha Martin.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. at Fairmount Home Farm Crest Chapel with further services at 10 a.m. at Pequea Mennonite Church with Bishop Curvin Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 2 ? 4 p.m. and 6 ? 8 p.m. at Fairmount Homes Farm Crest Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/19/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
He was born Dec. 24, 1930, the youngest of six children to John S. Weaver and Minnie (Kohli) Weaver, in Elkhart, County.
He married his wife, Phyllis Maxine Yoder at the Emma Mennonite Church on Oct. 31, 1954. They would have been married 60 years in October.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; a daughter, Sherry Lynn (Steven) Yoder, South Bend; a son, Steven Jay (Cathy) Weaver, Nappanee; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Nick) McClain, Jonathan (Kayla) Yoder, Janell (Cameron) Scharrer, Krista (Scoby) Griffey, Steven John Weaver; six great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Breining, Bryce McClain, Hannah Breining, Andi McClain, Abigail Breining and Jonah Yoder; a brother, Maynard Weaver, Goshen and a sister, Gladys (Weaver) Gongwer, Wakarusa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Otis Weaver and two sisters, Christena (Weaver) Brown and Erma (Weaver) Troyer.
He was a 1949 graduate of Wakarusa High School. When he and Phyllis were first married, they were in I-W Service in Westville, where he served in alternative service for two years. They lived on the home farm where he was born and raised on and he farmed and worked at Skyline Corporation and then Paul Mobile Homes. When he retired they moved into Goshen and enjoyed their winters in their Florida modular home that he designed himself. He loved his home in Florida, playing bocce ball, walking the beaches before his strokes, and even after his strokes, riding his three wheeler bike and going to Southern Gospel Concerts and having friends over to play card games. He was known for his sense of humor and gentle spirit and his love and devotion for his family and friends.
He grew up in the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church as an infant and was raised and followed his father's footsteps as he was Yellow Creek Mennonite's Church Chorister for many years leading the congregation in singing and using the pitch pipe handed down from his father. He was in the Yellow Creek Mennonite Men's Quartet for approximately 40 years of the various groups of men including some of his own family members. Oh, how he loved to sing! He is also remembered as serving alongside his wife as Youth Group Leaders at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church in their earlier years of marriage and he and his good friend would also teach Sunday School Class together. One thing he will always be remembered for is his gift of empathy that he used in writing notes and letters to people when they were physically, emotionally, or spiritually down or to praise and encourage them in what they were doing. He just knew what to say or what Bible verse to send to uplift someone at the right moment. He usually put his favorite saying in each note: "Each day is a day the Lord has given us and each moment of each day is in his hands. Count each day a blessing."
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 pm Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2014, funeral service at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, 64901 CR. 11 Goshen. Pastor Wes Bontreger will officiate.
Burial will follow at The Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Music Program.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home
Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving in addition to his wife, are three sons: Noah B. Jr. husband of Erma Martin Weaver, Lester husband of Irene Kurtz Weaver, Linford husband of Lynnette Zimmerman Weaver all of Manheim, four daughters: Elaine wife of Leonard Horning of Denver, Ruth Ann wife of Philip Horst of Ephrata, Marie wife of Melvin Horst of Lititz, Marion wife of Norman Lemar Hahn of East Earl, 35 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren, a brother, Paul husband of Dorothy Weaver of Blue Ball, and a half sister, Edna Mull of Ephrata. Preceding Noah in death is a brother, Jeremiah Weaver, 2 half-brothers: Raymond and Clarence Weaver, 4 sisters: Ella Esbenshade Rutt, Mary M. Heisey, Emma High, Elizabeth Burkholder, an infant sister, Anna Mae Weaver.
Funeral services will be at Clearview Mennonite Church, North Esbenshade Road, Manheim on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 9:30 AM with Clearview Ministry officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. There will be a viewing at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 East Lexington Road, Lititz, on Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please omit flowers. Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/21/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are six daughters, Ruth Ann, married to Robert Horning of Cato, NY, Arlene Weaver of East Earl, Mary Elizabeth, married to Nevin Zimmerman of Newmanstown, Dorothy, married to Jay Paul Hoover of Mt. Pleasant Mills, Carolyn, married to Clifford Nolt of Kutztown, and Alta Jean, married to Keith Zimmerman of Snover, MI; five sons, Ivan Ray, married to Elva Weaver of Osage, IA, Harlan, married to Dorothy Weaver of East Earl, Melvin, married to Betty Weaver of East Earl, Jay Paul, married to Norma Weaver of East Earl, and Jonathan, married to Karen Weaver of Narvon; 57 grandchildren; 85 great grandchildren; a brother, Ivan Weaver, Jr. of Annville; and a sister, Anna Mae, married to Paul Martin of Manheim.
Preceding him in death are two grandsons, Andrew Nolt and Kevin Weaver; three brothers, Melvin, Franklin, and Clarence Weaver; and two sisters, Frances Hoover and Elizabeth Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 5 at 9 a.m. at Fairmount Homes, Wheat Ridge Chapel, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata with further services at 9:30 a.m. at Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Fairmount Homes, Wheat Ridge Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 2/3/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Katie Snavely Hollinger. She was a homemaker and enjoyed Southern Gospel Music and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pearl was a member of the Community Bible Church, Marietta since 1959.
She is survived by four children, Marian Noll (Jim) of Elizabethtown, Marvin L. Weaver (A. Lisa) of Mount Joy, Barbara J. Angert (Thomas) of Ephrata and Jay Weaver (Carol) of Phoenixville; 8 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russel Hollinger and Donald Hollinger; two sisters, Jean Metzler and Arlene Martin.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Pearl's Life Celebration Service on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Community Bible Church, 331 Anderson Ferry Rd., Marietta, PA 17547 with Pastor David Forwood and Pastor Chester Martin officiating. Private burial will be at Hess Mennonite Cemetery.
Intelligencer Journal - 6/17/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Westover, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Bennett and Lena Alberta (Huffman) Yoder.
She was a member of Denver Mennonite Church and had worked at Spring Glen Fresh Foods and the former Meadowbrook Farmers Market.
Surviving are two children: Levi Y. married to Norma (Minch) Weaver, Ormond Beach, FL and Ruth Y. married to Barry Remp, Sinking Spring; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; four siblings: Eli married to Minnie Yoder, VA; Freda married to H. Arthur Good, Ephrata; Crist married to Jean Ann Thorton Yoder, MD; and Grace married to Blair Hann, Elizabethtown.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son Paul Y. Weaver in 1957, a grandson Christopher Shirk, and six siblings: Paul, David, Roy, George, and Charles Yoder and Esther Martin.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at Centerville Mennonite Church with Luke Sensenig, Ray Auker, Mark Sensenig, and Philip Sensenig as officiating ministry. Interment will be in Hinkletown Mennonite Cemetery. A viewing will be held at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel on Tuesday from 5 - 8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/20/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
In addition to his parents, he is survived by 3 sisters, Josie, wife of Mike Wenger of East Earl, Janis, wife of Brian Preheim of Ephrata, Jill, wife of Angelo Miele of Elizabethtown; nieces and nephews, John Wenger, Sarah, wife of Justin Hange, Josh, husband of Kendi Wenger, Rachel Wenger, Matthew Preheim, Tom, Ben and Frank Miele; great nieces, Charlotte Hange, Kallie Jo Wenger.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2014, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Ephrata Bible Fellowship Church, 491 Peach Rd., Ephrata, followed by his memorial service at 7 p.m., with Pastor Jason L. Hoy officiating. A private interment will take place in the Springville Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Reuben's memory may be made to Lancaster Farmland Trust, 128 E. Marion St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 5/21/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are a son, Robert E. Weaver; Anne Weaver, wife of late son Ralph; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a sister, Janet and husband Morris Yoder.
A son, Ralph C. Weaver, a sister, Virginia Driver; and a brother, Cleo Weaver
preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held July 30 2014 at Weavers Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Sandi Good, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are two children: Roland married to Beulah (Stoltzfus) Weaver, Hibbing, MN and Linda married to Donald Good, Honey Brook; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a brother Robert married to Margaret (Schmehl) Weaver, Morgantown.
He was preceded in death by his wife Helen and a daughter Susan Martin and four siblings: Earl Weaver, Evelyn Good, Henry Weaver and Amos Weaver.
His funeral service was July 7, 2014 at the Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown, PA with Pastor Lance Eisele officiating. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.
Source: The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
She was born on February 15, 1928 to the late John S. & Emma (Herr) Longenecker.
She graduated from East Donegal High School in 1946.
Mrs. Weaver was a member of Bossler Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown. She enjoyed quilting.
Surviving are her husband of 61 years, John L. Weaver; three daughters, Jean Minnich Harnish and her husband Jerry of Bainbridge, Joyce Arlene Hess and her husband Richard of Elizabethtown, Rachel Weaver Tann and her husband Eugene of East Petersburg; a sister, Alma H. Shertzer and her husband John of Durham, NC; a -brother, J. Melvin Longenecker and his wife Delores of Mount Joy; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Mae Aungst, and a brother, Ralph H. -Longenecker.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Bossler -Mennonite Church, 2021 Bossler Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Burial will be in Bossler Mennonite Cemetery.
Viewings will be from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014 in the East Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes Retirement Community, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543 and from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the church.
Arrangements are under the care of the Miller-Sekely Funeral Home & Crematory of Elizabethtown.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/3/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Born in Voganville, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth (Getz) Wise. Her husband, John H. Weaver, died Dec. 2, 1996.
Ruth worked as an egg candler for the former Victor F. Weaver Poultry in New Holland.
She enjoyed sitting on her porch swing and telling stories of her days on the farm along with flower gardening and antiquing.
Surviving are five sons, Eugene Weaver and his fianc?e, Terry Blodis of Ephrata, John H., Jr., married to Linda Weaver of Schaefferstown, Richard, married to Catherine Weaver of Leola, Kenneth Weaver of New Holland, and Gerald Weaver of Leola; a daughter, Linda Weaver of New Holland; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and four brothers and sisters, Mildred Frederick of Denver, Alvin Wise of Stevens, Joanne Martin of East Petersburg, and Carl Wise of Ephrata.
Preceding her in death is a son, David Weaver; two sisters, Pauline White, and Esther Wise; and three brothers, Henry, Jr., Paul, and Robert Wise.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. at Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl with the Reverend Brian Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive guests at the Church on Monday from 9 ? 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/23/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
WAKARUSA - William G. Weaver, 92, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Miller's Merry Manor.
He was born March 8, 1922, to Eli W. and Barbara H. (Gehman) Weaver.
He married Annetta R. (Martin) Weaver on Nov. 2, 1944, in Goshen. She died Nov. 24, 2003.
Surviving are his children, Margaret (Willard) Martin, Miriam (Roy) Ringler, Erma (Gary) Showalter and Wayne (Mary Jane), Harry (Miriam), Irvin (Anna Mary) and James (Karen) Weaver; siblings Christian (Lydia) Weaver and Lucy Martin; 46 grandchildren; 138 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were two children, two grandchildren, a great-grandchild and nine siblings.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Rmyc, 24647 C.R. 44, Nappanee. A family prayer service will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Roy Ringler's home on C.R. 40 in Goshen, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. at Yellow Creek Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 21, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
The mother of Noah and Martha Weber, John and Barbara Weber, all of RR 4, Listowel, Mary and Edgar Sauder of RR 3, Wallenstein, Elam and Marilyn Weber of RR 3, Paisley, Paul and Ellen Weber of RR 1, Wallenstein, David and Vietta Weber of RR 3, Listowel. Also survived by 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Sister of Lizzie (Clayton-2009) Bauman, Esther and Amos Metzger, and sister-in-law of Melvin (Malinda-2006) Metzger, Lovina (Alvin-2003) Shantz and Leona (Herman-1990) Weber.
Predeceased by her parents and one grandchild, one sister, one brother and two brothers-in-law.
Services: Friday, March 21, 2014 - Family service at her home at 9 a.m., then to Weaverland Mennonite Meeting House for burial and further public service
Source: Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, Ont
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Loving father of Reta and Curtis Gingrich, Glen and Eileen Weber, all of Elmira, Marie Weber (Lorne) of Waterloo, Florence Weber of Elmira, and Leonard and Lucille Weber of West Montrose. Dear grandfather of 22 grandchildren and 78 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother-in-law, Henry W. Martin of Waterloo. Predeceased by a son, Lorne Weber (2005); a grandson, Joshua Weber (2002); and two great-grandsons.
Also predeceased by his parents, Israel and Mary Weber, his wife Susanna and five brothers and two sisters.
A family service was held August 12, 2014 at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, followed by the interment and further public service at West Montrose Mennonite Meeting House, West Montrose, Ontario.
Source Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, Ontario
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Predeceased by her parents Elam and Veronica (Martin) Weber, brothers Christian and his wife Violet Weber, Aden Weber, Orvie Weber, sister, Maryann Martin, and sister-in-law, Elmeda Weber.
Family service was July 2, 2014 at 9 a.m. then to North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House for burial and further service.
Source: Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, Ontaria
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
MIDDLEBURY - Orpha Marie Weirich, 91, of Middlebury, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at her son's home, after being in declining health for the last number of years.
She was born May 3, 1923, in Elkhart County to the late Reuben and Lizzie (Hershberger) Miller.
On Oct. 28, 1948, in Middlebury she married Harry D. Weirich. He died Feb. 22, 2012.
Surviving are two sons, Marvin (Sharon) Weirich and Darrel Weirich, both of Middlebury; grandsons Caleb (Sheryl) Weirich and Joel (Stephanie) Weirich; four great-granddaughters; and brother-in-law Edwin Miller of Hutchinson, Kan.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Miller and Mary LuDean Pelfrey, and an infant brother.
She was a charter member of Woodlawn Mennonite Church and a homemaker who enjoyed helping her husband on the family farm.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Woodlawn Mennonite Church, 62861 C.R. 41, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, also at the church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to World Missionary Press.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 13, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
NAPPANEE - Ruth E. Weldy, 76, of Nappanee, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born April 11, 1938, in Wakarusa to Paul and Elsie (Hostetler) Stahly.
She married David Weldy on June 3, 1961, in Nappanee.
He survives along with a daughter, Michelle (Nathan) Oliver, and a son, Mark (Kelly) Weldy, both of Elkhart; six grandchildren, Mian, Noel and Erin Scott, Brendan Oliver, and Nicholas and Maggie Weldy; two sisters, Esther (Leon) Farmwald of Goshen and Darlene (Mark) Weaver of Newton, Kan.; and brother Pete (Pat) Stahly of Goshen.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee, and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service Wednesday, April 30, at North Main Street Mennonite Church in Nappanee. The Rev. Rueben Chupp will officiate. He will be assisted by the Rev. Kevin Farmwald, Ruth's nephew.
Memorial contributions may be given to Goshen College.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 28, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Weldy, Ruth E. Stahly, 76, of Nappanee, Elkhart Co., IN died April 26, 2014 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN. She was born April 11, 1938 at Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., IN to Paul and Elsie (Hostetler) Stahly. On June 3, 1961 at Nappanee, IN she was married to David Weldy, who survives.
Surviving are a daughter, Michelle (Nathan) Oliver and a son, Mark (Kelly) Weldy; six grandchildren, and siblings, Esther (Leon) Farmwald, Karlene (Mark) Weaver, and Pete (Pat) Stahly
Ruth was a schoolteacher for many years. She and David were missionaries from 1968-1974 in Congo, Africa with Mennonite Central Committee.
Memorial services were held April 30, 2014 at North Main St. Mennonite Church, Nappanee, IN.
Submitted by: Rhonda Hochstedler, Nappanee, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He was a farmer and a member of the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church. On Oct. 9, 1986, he married the former Susan Heatwole, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Arnold Wenger, (Irene) of Mount Crawford and Daniel Wenger of Mount Solon; three daughters, Carol Knicely (Matthew) of Harrisonburg, Amy Rohrer (Austin) of Mount Crawford and Lucinda Wenger of the home; one grandchild; two brothers, Leonard Wenger of Mount Crawford and Virgil Wenger of Dayton; and six sisters, Joanna Horst of Harrisonburg, Emily Shifflett of Mount Crawford, Bernice Martin of Harrisonburg, Sharon Knicely of Dayton, Zelda Rohrer of Bridgewater and Vesta Wenger of Clover Hill.
The ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to his home, where friends may call at anytime. Arrangements entrusted to McMullen Funeral Home.
Daily News Record - 11/13/2014
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Charles "Chuck" Wenger, 83, Wakarusa, died 6:50 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa. He was born Feb. 14, 1931 in Elkhart County to Charles O. & Goldie (Weldy) Wenger. He married Wilma (Holderbaum) Wenger on Oct. 28, 1950.
Surviving are his wife, Wilma, Goshen, daughter, Julie (Michael) Troyer, Bowling Green, Ken., son, Jeffrey Wenger, Wakarusa, siblings, Helen Alexander, Banning, Calif., Vada Blosser, Wakarusa, Doris (John) Nunemaker, Goshen, David (Marlene) Wenger, Elkhart, Kenneth (Pat) Wenger, Osceola, Phyllis (Larry) Stauffer, Wakarusa, Larry (Terry) Wenger, Surprise, Ariz., brother-in-law, Merrill Yoder, Wakarusa, sister-in-law, Carolyn Reum, Granger, grandchildren, Christopher (Andrea) Troyer, Goldsboro, NC, Brian (Claire) Troyer, Whitefish Bay, Wisc., great-grandchildren, Alexander & Anna Troyer and Charles & Henry Troyer. Preceding him in death are his parents, siblings, Fay Yoder, Myrtle (Orville) Kehr, Leota (Alvin) Yoder, Lester Wenger and brothers-in-law, Joe Alexander and Raymond Blosser.
Chuck worked as a farmer, at Eby's Dairy and Portage Realty. He retired from the RV Industry in 1994 and was an auctioneer since 1985. He also worked as a Wa-Nee school bus aide, a taxi driver for transporting people and hauling produce. Chuck was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church and was a wonderful husband and always a gentleman. He also served for two years in 1-W service in Gary, Indiana at the Methodist Hospital and enjoyed hunting, fishing, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. service Monday, July 14, 2014 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, 64901 CR 11, Goshen. Pastor Wes Bontreger & Pastor Harold Yoder will officiate. Burial will be in Olive (East) Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church or Hope Ministries, South Bend.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Homes
Wakarusa-Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
He is survived by one daughter, Marilyn (Kenneth) Pridemore of Windham, OH; six sons, David (Esther) Wenger of Shipshewana, IN, Kenneth (Rita) Wenger and Lester (Nadine) Wenger, both of Orrville, Doyle (Cindy) Wenger of Apple Creek, Lowell (Aimee) Wenger of Martinsburg, PA, and Laverne (Kelly) Wenger of Dalton; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Sam (Mary Jane) Wenger of Orrville; and a sister, Esther Steiner of Dalton.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ida and his parents, brothers, Willis and Ward Wenger, and sisters, Ruth Huntsberger and Wilma Malcom.
Graveside services and burial was held at Martins Mennonite Church Cemetery near Orrville at the convenience of the family. Revs. Marvin Zuercher and Loren Horst will officiate.
Source: Auble Funeral Home Orrville, OH
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Harry Z. and Susanna (Horst) Wenger.
Surviving are four brothers and a sister, Lloyd H. Wenger of Lititz, Raymond H., married to Anna Mary Wenger of Lititz, Arlene Martin Zimmerman of Fairmount Homes, Elmer H., married to Anna Wenger of Manheim, and Earl H., married to Ruth Wenger of New Holland.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 7, at 10 a.m. at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata with the Bishop Curvin Z. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow in the Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and on Monday from 9-10 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/5/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Paul was born in Rothsville, PA, son of the late Rufus and Elsie (Wanner) Wenger. He worked as a painter and was employed by the Horst Group for 30 years.
Paul is survived by a daughter, Kelley, wife of Edward Snyder of Washington Boro, PA, three sons: Kevin Wenger and Keith Wenger, both of New Holland, and Kent Wenger, fiancé of Jodie Holloway of Denver, PA; one sister, Martha Kirtner of Lancaster, PA; three brothers: Harold Wenger, husband of Cora, of Denver, PA, Luke Wenger, husband of Nancy, of Ephrata, PA, and Melvin Wenger of Lititz, PA; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, 100 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20th. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Rike officiating. Place of interment will be Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery, Rothsville, PA.
Intelligencer Journal - 2/17/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
WALNUT CREEK -- Fannie Wengerd, 82, formerly of Millersburg, died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home on Jan. 8, 2014, after a period of declining health.
Fannie was born in Zoar, Tuscarawas County on July 14, 1931 to Monroe J. and Mary (Bontrager) Miller, and married Claude Wengerd on March 24, 1946. He preceded her in death. A daughter-in-law, Sarah Wengerd and a sister, Mattie Hershberger, also preceded her in death.
Fannie was a member of Millersburg Mennonite Church.
Surviving are children, Larry of Apple Creek, Lamar of Wooster, Ed of Mount Eaton, Don of Sarasota, Fla., and Claudia Scott of Millersburg; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Issack of Serviceville, Tenn., Sarah Merckel of Magnolia, her twin, Annie Graber of Goshen, Ind., Paul of Milford, Ind., and Vera Cook of Garden Grove, Calif.
Memorial services will be held at Millersburg Mennonite Church, Millersburg, on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. with pastors Christine and Patrick Nafziger presiding. Alexander Funeral Home is handling arrangements and cremation.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the America Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield 44406.
Fannie was a loving mother all of her life and enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and helping others in any way she could, including volunteering at Save & Serve Thrift Store in Millersburg and at Walnut Hills Nursing Home.
Submitted by: Leora Gerber, Kidron, OH
Surviving are children, Stephanie (Travis) Snyder, Mallory Wheeler, and Matthew Wheeler, two grandchildren, brothers: David Wheeler and Marvin Alan Wheeler; sisters: Vickie (John) Fullmer, Amy (Franscisco) Godina, and Marian Wheeler.
His parents preceded him/her in death.
Memorial services were held March 25, 2014 at Aberdeen Mennonite Church, Aberdeen, Idaho with burial in Aberdeen Cemetery.
Submitted by: Anne Hege, Aberdeen, ID
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Makayla Sue Whetstone, 9, of Goshen, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
She was born Sept. 2, 2004, in Nappanee, to Owen Daniel and Wilma M. (Mast) Whetstone.
Survivors include her parents, sisters Doretta Fern, Lori Diane, Julia Rose, Marsha Elaine and Irena Joy and brother David O., all at home, and grandparents David and Alma Whetstone of Goshen, Mervin and Anna Mast of LaGrange.
Visitation will be all day Thursday, Feb. 27, at the family home, 13190 S.R. 4, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Lloyd Yoder's home, 13468 S.R. 4, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Bishop Jesse Schlabach and the home ministers of Old Order Amish Church.
Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, Goshen.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 27, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Owen Daniel Whetstone, 35, of Goshen, died of natural causes at 10:09 pm
on Wednesday, July 16, at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He was born on
October 4, 1978 in Bremen to David A. and Alma (Helmuth) Whetstone. On
May 26, 1999 in LaGrange he married Wilma M. Mast, she survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are five daughters, Doretta Fern, Lori
Dianee, Julia Rose, Marsha Elaine and Irena Joy Whetstone, all at home; a
son, David O. Whetstone, at home; four sisters, Carol Ann (Gene) Miller of
Kinsman, OH, Martha Sue (Lloyd) Yoder of Goshen, Lora Mae (Ura)
Hochstetler of Nappanee, Mary Esther (Wendell) Mast of Etna Green.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Makayla Sue Whetstone, two sisters, Barbara Ellen and Emma Fern Whetstone.
He was a cattle buyer and member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 19, and all day Sunday, July 20, at the family's residence, 13190 State Rd. 4, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Monday, July 21, at the Lloyd Yoder residence, 13468 State Rd. 4, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Bishop Jesse O. Schlabach and the home ministers. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, Goshen.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home
Middlebury, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She was born June 8, 1918 at Inman to George A. and Justina (Klassen) Regehr. George was born December 10, 1885 and died March 28, 1980. Justina was born June 29, 1887 and died January 5, 1976/
On October 18, 1842 at Inman she was married to Levi E. Wiens, who was born April 17, 1918 and died January 7, 1994.
A daughter, Eunice Elaine Wiens, two brothers, Elmer Regehr and Alvin Regehr, and a sister, Georgie Regehr preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 20, 2014 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, Kansas with burial in North Inman Cemetery, Inman, KS.
Submitted by: Kim Pankratz, Inman, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are a daughter, Linda K. Gacy & husband William; a son, Kenneth L. Wile; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A sister, Evelyn Moyer preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held July 2, 2014 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
She is survived by four sons, John Wile, Jr. & wife, Ruth of Winesburg, OH, Jerald Wile & wife, Jane of Shippensburg, PA, Dennis Wile & wife, Lisa of Woodbury, PA, Glenn Wile & wife, Doris of Linville, VA; four daughters, Barbara Wile of Harleysville, PA, Mary Pierce & husband, Daniel of Castorland, NY, Nancy Brunk & husband, Harvey of Linville, VA, Susan Deemer & husband, Isaac of Ulster, PA; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Wile of Denver, PA; twenty-eight grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; a step-great-great-granddaughter; two sister-in-laws, Lorraine Moyer of Sellersville, PA, Mary Ellen Moyer of Silverdale, PA; two sisters, Bertha (Godshall) Moyer of Souderton, PA, Susanna Lewis of Sellersville, PA and a brother, Robert Moyer & wife, Betty Jane of Blooming Glen, PA.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John, and son, Daniel Wile; a grandson; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Isabelle Wireman and three brothers, Jacob Earl, Willis & Walter Moyer.
A funeral service was May 3, 2014 at Indian Creek Mennonite Church Franconia, PA Burial will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home
& Crematory, Souderton, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children, James D. Williams and Ronald (Benita) Williams and two grandchildren.
Memorial services were held April 26, 2014 at First Mennonite Church, OH.
Submitted by: unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Dorothy Williams, 94, of Bluffton died at 2:50 pm April 2, 2014 at Smithville-Western Care Center, Wooster. She was born February 6, 1920 in Pandora to the late Christian and Clara Suter Locher.
Dorothy was a retired teacher and guidance counselor, having been an educator for thirty- eight years, the last twenty six with Lima Public Schools. She also taught in Colorado, Wyoming, Washington , Nevada and American Dependent Schools of Japan. She was a graduate of Ohio State University and received her masters degree from the University of Toledo. Her retirement activities included being a docent at the Allen County Museum for over twenty years, volunteering at the Et Cetera Shop, Bluffton, a member of the AAUW, the Shakespeare Study Club, a bridge club and several professional organizations. She attended quite a number of Elderhostels in the United States and Mexico. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton.
Survivors include two sons, James D. Williams of Albuquerque, NM, Ronald J (Benita) Williams of Orrville, and two grandchildren, John and Roberta Williams. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Eula Fett and Alice Neuenschwander.
A memorial service will begin at 11 am April 26, 2014 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Revs. Louise Wideman and Steven Yoder will officiate. Burial of the cremated remains will be at 9:30 am April 26 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee.
Chiles-Laman Funeral Services
Bluffton, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, son, Michael G. Wismer, husband of Holly Wismer; daughter, Connie Y. Wismer; son, Jeffrey A. Wismer, husband of Andrea Wismer, and grandchildren: Gillian and Hannah Wismer.
He worked as a Social Worker at Lehigh Valley Guidance Clinic (now Kids Peace) Allentown, PA for over 30 years. Retired 2004. Then, he worked at Penn Foundation, Sellersville, PA, until retiring there in 2011.
Memorial services were held January 11, 2014 at Deep Run East Mennonite Church, Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Ken Burkholder, Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are one daughter, Rena Schaefer, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
One son, Glenn R (Dick) Wittrig preceded her in death.
Marie was a beloved Christian wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She was a homemaker for over 70 years.
Memorial services were held February 25, 2014 at Davis Mortuary, Hopedale, IL with burial in Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, IL.
Submitted by: Mary Lee Springer, Hopedale, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Winona R. Wolfer, 91, died Friday evening, Nov. 7, at Greencroft Healthcare Goshen.
She was born Aug. 26, 1923, in Clyde Park, Mont., to Roy and Caroline (Birky) Stutzman.
On July 29, 1949, she married Robert L. Wolfer in Sweet Home, Ore. He died in 2005.
Survivors include two sons, Dan (Carol) Wolfer of Middlebury and Ed Wolfer of the Philippines; four grandsons; and a great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and five siblings.
An area resident since 2011, Mrs. Wolfer was a nurse and a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church.
Mrs. Wolfer's wishes were to be cremated and buried beside her husband in Oregon. A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at The Meetinghouse at Greencroft, 1225 Greencroft Drive, Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Greencroft Foundation, Resident Assistance Fund.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 11, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are two daughters, Diane (Steve) Fisher of Goshen, Jolene (Willie) Coates of South Bend; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great-great grandson; a sister, Virginia (Ernie) Miller of Sarasota, FL; and her dear caregiver, Lois Galvan.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
She was a lifelong member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church where she was active in the Women's Sewing Circle and a longtime member of the Clinton Classics Extension Homemakers Club. She was a homemaker and in her early adult years she worked as a cook at the Goshen Sale Barn. She later went to work at Vickie Jeans in Goshen and then worked many years for Starcraft in Emma.
After moving to the Waterford Complex, Elva was grateful for the many new friendships and the staff often commented to the family what a loving and joyful person she was.
Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday May 12, at
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. Funeral
services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday May 13, at Clinton Frame Mennonite
Church, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Pastors Terry Diener and
Matt Yoder. Burial will be in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may
be given for sewing activities of the Clinton Frame Mennonite Women.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Wysong, Elva B. Miller, 89, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died May 9, 2014 at the same place. She was born February 3, 1925 at Goshen, IN to Daniel R. and Ida R. (Schrock) Miller. On September 2, 1944 at Goshen, IN she was married to Burdette "Ike" Wysong, who was born November 22, 1925 and died April 12, 2008.
Surviving are two daughters, Diane (Steve) Fisher, and Jolene (Willie) Coates, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a sister, Virginia (Ernie) Miller.
Elva was a lifelong member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church where she was active in the Women's Sewing Circle.
Memorial services were held May 13, 2014 at Clinton Frame Mennonite, Goshen, IN with burial in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by: Diane Lockwood, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin