Bauman, Chester Lloyd, son of Harvey W. and Veldora (Eshleman) Bauman, was born near Lititz, Pa., Jan. 19, 1942; died unexpectedly near the Finland Mennonite Church, the evening of July 11, 1961; aged 19 y. 5 m. 22 d. Death resulted from severe cerebral and lung hemorrhages apparently resulting from a fall out of a tree. He was alone at the time of the accident. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters (Wilbur, Miriam, Glenn, Carl, Ruth Ann, Ellen, and Leon, all at home), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Christian H. Eshleman, Lancaster; and Mr. and Mrs. David Bauman, Lititz). He was a member of the Finland Church, and chairman of the congregations MYF. Funeral services were held at the Rockhill Church, July 16, in charge of Claude Shisler and Raymond Bucher.
Cover, Nora E., daughter of James and Frances (Durr) McCann, was born near Masontown, Pa., Jan. 18, 1879; died at her farm residence in the same community, July 3, 1961; aged 82 y. 5 m. 25 d. Her husband, Isaiah Cover, predeceased her, Aug. 14, 1939. Surviving are 4 children (Joseph C., Clarksburg, W. Va.; Nancy-Mrs. James Conn and Jacob, Masontown; and Samuel R., Fairmont. W. Va.), 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Jacob D. and John W., Carmichaels, Pa.), and one sister (Emma Jane-Mrs. J. H. Duesenberry, Morgantown, W. Va.). She was a member of the Masontown Church, where funeral services were conducted by Paul M. Roth and E. D. Hess.
Cressman, Harvey G., son of Henry and Mary (Godshall) Cressman, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Dec. 22, 1880; died at his home, Lancaster, Pa., July 11, 1961; aged 80 y. 6 m. 19 d. Death was caused by a coronary occlusion while he was walking on the lawn at his home. He was married to Mary Lizzie Derstine, and they had celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Surviving, besides his wife, is one daughter Eva-Mrs. Nelson K. Alderfer, Fountainville, Pa.). He was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held July 15, in charge of Wayne Kratz and J. C. Clemens.
Criss, Vern Leroy, was born at Cornlea, Nebr., Feb. 6, 1892; died at his home near Albany, Oreg., June 25, 1961; aged 69 y. 4 m. 19 d. On July 14, 1914, he was married to Zell McCright, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Zona Ude, Albany, Oreg.; and Norma Hollingsworth, Lebanon, Oreg.) and his mother Mrs. E. M. Couch, Spencer, Nebr.). The past few years he fellowshiped regularly with the Lebanon Mennonite Church, and on May 14, 1961, became a member by baptism. Funeral services were conducted from the Huston Funeral Home by George M. Kauffman.
Ebersole, Amanda G., daughter of Peter and Amanda Horst, was born near Lebanon, Pa., Feb. 1, 1888; died April 2, 1961; aged 73 y. 2 m. 1 d. She was married to Ammon G. Ebersole, who survives. Five children preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 sons and 4 daughters (Elmer, Myerstown; Ammon, Lebanon; Paul, Annville; Aaron, Myerstown; Norman, Fredericksburg; Kathryn-Mrs. Chester Hershey, Annville; Ruth-Mrs. Joseph Boll, Lititz; Martha-Mrs. Charles Walter, Rheems; and Cora, Fairpoint, Ohio), 28 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ammon G.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Annie Brandt and Miss Lizzie Horst). She was a member of Dohner's Church. Funeral services were held at the Gingrich Church, April 5, in charge of Simon G. Bucher, Aaron Shank, and Robert Miller.
Gingerich, Catherine, daughter of Jonathan and Catherine (Smucker) Gingerich, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, June 19, 1961; aged 81 y. 9 m. 4 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Ann Kempf, Wellman; and Sophia-Mrs. Menno Kinsinger, Parnell). Two married sisters and 2 infant sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the West Union Church, where funeral services were held June 20, in charge of Paul T. Guengerich and Herman E. Ropp.
Gingrich, Enoch S., son of Jacob B. and Elizabeth (Sherk) Gingrich, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., March 8, 1871; died at Kitchener, Ont., June 15, 1961; aged 90 y. 2 m. 27 d. On Dec. 29, 1896, he was married to Rebecca Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons and 5 daughters (John, Cecil, Lorne, Arnold, Arthur, Clayton, Wayne, Ida-Mrs. Joe Cressman, Bertha-Mrs. Stanley Moyer, Annetta-Mrs. Wolfred Witmer, Cora-Mrs. Harold Groh, and Mary-Mrs. Freeman Austin), 44 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 17, in charge of C. F. Derstine and Edgar Metzler.
Grove, Isaac Emmet, son of Isaac N. and Elizabeth (Lanes) Grove, was born at Weyers Cave, Va., Jan. 31, 1882; died at Stuarts Draft, Va., April 18, 1961; aged 79 y. 2 m. 18 d. On June 2, 1907, he was married to Emma Elizabeth Wenger, who died in Oct., 1943. Surviving are 10 sons and daughters (Nannie-Mrs. Roy Schumann, Harper, Iowa; Katie-Mrs. Franklin Weaver and Mary-Mrs. Ernest Wright, both of Waynesboro, Va.; Timothy, Irvin, Enos, David, and Eunice, all of Stuarts Draft; Lois-Mrs. Glen Blosser and Bertha, both of Newport New. Va.), 3 brothers and 2 sisters (Earl, Harrisonburg, Va.; Orie, Hershey, Pa.; Charles, Stuarts Draft; Lizzie-Mrs. Amos Weaver, Keota, Iowa; and Mrs. Goldie King, Los Angeles, Calif.). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Springdale Church, Waynesboro, Val, where funeral services were held April 21, in charge of Paul L. Wenger and Perry Burkholder.
Holderman, Naomi Catherine, daughter of John and Emma Blough, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Dec. 20, 1911; died in an automobile accident near Bakersfield, Calif., July 5, 1961; aged 49 y. 6 m. 15 d. On Feb. 24, 1945, she was married to Ralph J. Holderman, who survives. They were living at Fairbanks, Alaska, where she had been teaching school. She had taken their daughter to Oregon to attend Western Mennonite School. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter and one son (Ruth Elaine and James Keith), 4 brothers (Harry, Martin, Paul, and Merle), and 4 sisters (Nora-Mrs. Morgan Yoder, Edith-Mrs. U. Grant Weaver, Ruth-Mrs. John Stoltzfus, and Mrs. Erma Richards). She was a member of the Calvary Mennonite Church, Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services were held at the Forest Lawn memorial Park, Glendale, Calif., July 10, with Geo. H. Beare officiating.
King, Bernice Marie, daughter of Henry J. and Anna (Hartzler) King, was born at Harper, Kans., Feb. 24, 1920; died after a long illness, at the home of her parents, Greensburg, Kans., June 26, 1961; aged 41 y. 4 m. 2 d. She worked for two years at the Mennonite Publishing House, and served as a secretary for a number of years at Goshen College. Due to ill health, she moved from Goshen to Greensburg, Kans., in Sept. 1960, to live with her parents. For a short while preceding her death she was employed at the Kiowa Memorial Hospital, Greensburg. Surviving, besides her parents, are 2 sisters (Estella-Mrs. John Plank and Dorothy-Mrs. Mervin Troyer, both of Harper, Kans.) and 2 brothers (Leland, Portland, Oreg.; and Wayne, East Peoria, Ill.). One sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Calvary Church at Greensburg at the time of her death. Memorial services were held at Fleener Chapel, Greensburg, June 29, in charge of W. F. Unruh, and at the Pleasant Valley Church, Harper, in charge of James Detweiler and Richard Yordy.
Kinsie, Maurice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kinsie, died at his home, Breslau, Ont., May 22, 1961; aged 65 y. He was an active member of the Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife (Pearl Weber Kinsie), his stepmother (Mrs. Alberta Kinsie, Marcellus. N. Y., 2 sons (Archie and Alex, Breslau), one daughter (Frances--Mrs. Nyle Weber, Guelph), 5 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Luella-Mrs. Amsey Shantz, Hespeler; and Geneva-Mrs. Ion Weber, Elmira). One son died in infancy. Funeral services were held at the Cressman Church, May 25, in charge of Horace Cressman and Harold Boadway.
Kratz, Wilson H., son of Jacob and Mary (Hagey) Kratz, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 25, 1876; died at the Eastern Mennonite Convalescent Home, Unionville, Pa., June 27, 1961; aged 84 y. 9 m. 2 d. On Oct. 27, 1900, he was married to Lizzie N. Landis, who died Feb. 2, 1961. Surviving are 7 children (Mrs. Minnie L. Derstine, Harleysville; Eva L.-Mrs. Wilmer D. Alderfer, Irwin L., and Wilson L., of Telford; Mary L.-Mrs. Clyde Moyer, Blooming Glen; Norman L., Morwood; and Hannah L.-Mrs. Howard H. Swartley, Blooming Glen), 27 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jonas H., Souderton). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held July 1, in charge of Curtis L. Bergey, Leroy Godshall, and Menno Souder.
Kulp, Jacob H., son of Jacob and Elizabeth Kulp, was born June 24, 1878; died at Perkasie, Pa., April 28, 1961; aged 82 y. 10 m. 4 d. He was married to Sallie Alderfer, who died Feb. 21, 1920. On Feb. 19, 1921, he was married to Minerva Ramsey, who died Oct. 13, 1960. Surviving are 2 daughters and 3 sons (Mrs. Edna Miller, Dublin, Pa.; Annie and Joseph, Perkasie, Pa.; Irwin, Harleysville; and Raymond, Quakertown), 16 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Isaac and John), and 2 sisters (Lizzie and Annie). He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held May 3, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace.
Lehman, Mary E., daughter of David H. and Mary (Horst) Martin, was born near Hagerstown, Md., May 18, 1902; died unexpectedly from an aortic stenosis June 28, 1961; aged 59 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Dec. 12, 1926, she was married to Howard F. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters (Lewis M., Hagerstown; Eleonora--Mrs. Clarence Martin, Lititz; Jean-Mrs. Arthur Hampton, Harrisonburg, Va.; Martha N., Cora E., and Jay L., at home), 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers and one sister (Joseph P., Irvin L., and Martha N., all of Maugansville, Me.), 2 half brothers and one half sister (Clinton, Pete, and Mrs. Emma Rief). In 1952 her husband was ordained as pastor of the mountain mission, Shady Pine, at Willow Hill, Pa. They moved to this area in 1953, where they were serving at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the Chambersburg Church (her former church home), July 1, in charge of Amos Martin, Walter Lehman, and Harold Hunsecker. A short service was held the previous evening at Shady Pine.
Martin, Lydia Ann, daughter of Matilda (Kilmer) and the late Henry G. Martin, was born in Alanson, Mich.; died, after a lingering illness, at her home, East Earl, Pa., March 28, 1961; aged 48 y. Besides her mother, she is survived by 2 brothers (Levi K., Muskegon Heights, Mich.; and Harvey K., New Holland, Pa.) and 3 sisters (Lena-Mrs. Martin Wenger, Bareville; Leah K., and Barbara K., both at home). She was a member of the Churchtown Church, where funeral services were held March 31.
Moyer, Maggie (Swartley), was born in Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1898; died of intestinal complications June 28, 1961; aged 62 y. 8 m. She was the wife of Melvin L. Moyer, Telford, Pa. No children were born to this union. She was a member of the Towamencin Church, where funeral services were held July 3, in charge of Ellis L. Mack, Curtis Bergey, and Menno Souder.
Rieck, Susannah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Spaeth, was born at Kossuth, Ont., Oct. 26, 1892; died at Kitchener, Ont., July 14, 1961; aged 68 y. 8 m. 18 d. She was married in 1914 to Harvey Rieck, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Lawrence, Clayton, Edward, Elgin, Margaret-Mrs. Blake Snider, and Ethel-Mrs. Calvin Eichler) and 12 grandchildren. She was a member of the Shantz Church. Funeral services were held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, July 17, in charge of L. H. Witmer; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.
Ringler, Abram B., son of Samuel and Hannah (Buehler) Ringler, was born in Ontario, Canada; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Davie Newswanger, Narvon, Pa., April 1, 1961; aged 81 y. His wife (Fannie Kilmer Ringler) preceded him in death, in Dec. 1955. Two sons also preceded him in death. Surviving are 9 children (Floyd, Narvon; Elsie, at home; Emma-Mrs. Harvey Newswanger and Alice-Mrs. Davie Newswanger, both of Narvon; Anna-Mrs. Paul Ressler, East Earl; Samuel, Narvon; Alma-Mrs. Jason Weaver, Fleetwood; Amos, East Earl; and Barbara-Mrs. Paul Gehman, Denver, Pa.), 65 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held April 6.
Ruby, Noah, son of Nicholas and Barbara (Bender) Ruby, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Nov. 5, 1886; died at his home near Milverton, Ont., June 25, 1961; aged 74 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Dec. 16, 1921, he was married to Veronica Kropf, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Earl, Kitchener; Albert and Audly, of Tavistock), 3 daughters (Wilma-Mrs. P. Berberich, Bridgeport; Aurla-Mrs. Wm. Bannerman, Brantford; and Sharon, at home), 2 brothers (Joseph, New Hamburg; and David, Milverton), and 17 grandchildren. A brother and one sister predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted at the Poole Church, June 28, in charge of Herbert Schultz, Amos Brunk, and Christian Brunk.
Stoltzfus, Sara, daughter of Michael and Mary Kauffman, was born near Paradise, Pa., Aug. 18, 1864; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Metzler, Martinsburg, Pa., March 21, 1961; aged 96 y. 7 m. 3 d. She had lived with her son Ira, Martinsburg, for many years, and was a member of the Martinsburg Church. Surviving, besides the above-mentioned son and daughter, are one daughter (Rebecca-Mrs. Ray Bender, Somerset, Pa.), one son (Daniel D., Blountstown, Fla.), 35 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters and 3 brothers (Mrs. Rebecca Fisher and Mrs. Ada Umble, both of Gap, Pa.; Samuel, Michael, and Daniel, all of Atglen, Pa.; and Emma-Mrs. John A. Kennel, Parkesburg, Pa.). Funeral services were in charge of Clyde Fulmer and Clayton Graybill; interment in Kauffman Cemetery.
Stutzman, Omer E., son of Alexander and Mary (Bender) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Nebr., Nov. 17, 1896; died suddenly at his home, Milford, July 5, 1961; aged 64 y. 7 m. 18 d. On Nov. 17, 1930, he was married to Alice Idso, who died Sept. 7, 1939. On Aug. 2, 1942, he was married to Dollie Sutter, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Beverly-Mrs. Auris Roth) and 3 grandchildren. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Fairview Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Ammon Miller, Oliver Roth, and Sterling Stauffer.
Sutter, Matilda, daughter of Christian and Fannie (Stalter) Sutter, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Oct. 2, 1893; died at the St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., July 12, 1961; aged 67 y. 9 m. 10 d. During recent years she had been employed at the hospital in Hopedale. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Zehr, Hopedale; and Mrs. Louise Zehr, Morton and 6 brothers (Julius, Clayton, Del.; Lee, Hopedale; Elmer, Delavan; Harvey, Peoria; Edward, Eureka; and Aaron, Manson, Iowa). One sister and 3 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held July 15, in charge of Ivan Kauffmann and Lester Sutter.
Thomas, Luewillie, daughter of Joseph and Anna B. (Dean) Taylor, was born in Page Co., Va., July 31, 1886; died at Washington County Hospital, June 30, 1961; aged 74 y. 10 m. 29 d. She was married to Thomas B. Thomas, who died 11 years ago. Surviving are 7 children (Mrs. James A. Gift, Big Spring, Md.; Mrs. Gladys E. Herbert, Mrs. Sylvester Furtado, Mrs. Francis R. McCardell, Thomas M., and Ray D., all of Williamsport, Md.; and Reuben, Middletown, Pa.), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth May, Shenandoah, Va.), and 2 brothers (Howard L., Ellicott City, Md.; and Lewis, Shenandoah, Va.). She was a member of the Pinesburg Church. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sylvester Furtado, July 3, in charge of Oliver H. Martin; interment in Riverview Cemetery.
Cressman, Cecil James, son of Cecil and Gertrude (McFatridge) Cressman, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 1, 1942; died at Port Carling, Ont., in an automobile accident, July 22, 1961; aged 19 y. 5 m. 21 d. His mother died in 1945. Surviving are his father, stepmother, and 2 brothers (Douglas and Robert). He was a member of the first Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 24, in charge of C. F. Derstine and Edgar Metzler.
Detweiler, Polly Mae, daughter of Valentine and Mary Ann (Rhodes) Swartzendruber, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, April 2, 1898; died at Newton, Kans., July 17, 1961; aged 63 y. 3 m. 15 d. In her very early girlhood the family moved to Missouri, and a short time later to Hydro, Okla. On March 18, 1923, she was married to Joseph Detweiler of Hydro. Surviving are her husband, 4 children (James, Harper, Kans.; Barbara-Mrs. Jan Gleysteen, Scottdale, Pa.; Lola Faye, Denver, Colo.; and Joseph, Jr., at home), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Alva, Hydro; Fred, Kansas City; Valentine, Limon, Colo.; and Jacob, Hydro), and 4 sisters (Nora-Mrs. Henry Eichelberger, Hydro; Barbara and Mary, Tribune, Kans.; and Katie Anna-Mrs. Richard Birky, Adair, Okla.). At the time of her death she was a member of the Pennsylvania Mennonite church near Hesston, Kans., where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Earl Buckwalter.
Eberly, Leon L., son of Norman N. and Ruth (Landis) Eberly, was born June 12, 1942; died June 16, 1961; aged 19 y. 4 d. He passed away at the Ephrata community Hospital, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident about an hour earlier. Surviving are his parents, 7 brothers and sisters (Paul, Glenn, Marian, Joyce, Darlene, Louise, Karen Elaine, and Thelma Jean), and his grandfather (Harry M. Landis). He was a member of the Groffdale Church where funeral services were held.
Gingerich, Omar J., son of Jephtha and Barbara (Eimen) Gingerich, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, July 27, 1895; died of peritonitis, following surgery for a tumor, at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, July 22, 1961; aged 65 y. 11 m. 25 d. On Aug. 10, 1919, he was married to Ollie Miller, who survives. One daughter preceded him in death. Also surviving are 2 daughters (June and Burdette, at home), one brother (Rufus), and 3 sisters Arvilla-Mrs. Lewis Yoder, Kalona; Lydia-Mrs. James Howard, Baltimore, Md.; and Barbara, Henderson, Nebr.). Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, July 24, in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber and J. John J. Miller.
Gingerich, Ira Shantz, son of Abraham and Lydia (Shantz) Gingrich, was born at Elmira, Ont., Dec. 16, 1881; died at the Lanigan Union Hospital, Guernsey, Sask., July 1, 1961; aged 79 y. 6 m. 15 d. On Feb. 23, 1910, he was married to Lydiann Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Harold, Calgary, Alta.; Stella-Mrs. Henry Steeves, Rosser, Man.; Clifford, Burnaby, B.C.; Carl, Roycraft, Alta.; Beulah, Chicago, Ill.; Cameron, Guernsey, Sask.; and Norma-Mrs. Malcolm Henderson, Estavan, Sask.), 15 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Addison and Irvin, Guernsey; and Angus, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Selina Snider, Guernsey; and Mrs. Henry Knoll, Elmira). One daughter preceded him in death in infancy. During the European migration in the 1920's, many German-speaking immigrants found temporary refuge in the Gingrich home. He was a member of the Sharon church, where funeral services were held July 5, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz.
Graber, Joseph Daniel, son of Daniel and Mary (Richard) Graber, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1897; died at the Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, July 3, 1961; aged 64 y. In 1921 he was married to Esther Conrad who preceded him in death in 1946. Two children also preceded him in death. In 1947 he was married to Ellen Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Russell), 5 grandchildren, and 5 sisters. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held July 5, with Robert W. Otto and J. D. Graber officiating.
Guengerich, Lizzie (Stucky), was born in Alsace-Lorraine, July 29, 1880; died at Morton, Ill., after a prolonged illness, July 18, 1961; aged 80 y. 11 m. 19 d. She was the last member of her family. On Feb. 12, 1924, she was married to George Guengerich, who survives. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 20, in charge of Roy Bucher.
Hart, Jacob H., son of E. Dervin and Annie (Benner) Hart, was born in Snyder Co., Pa., Aug. 2, 1910; died accidentally at his home in Lebanon, Pa., May, 19,1961; aged 50 y. 9 m. 17 d. In 1934 he was married to Elizabeth Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Eileen-Mrs. John Landis, Myerstown; Virginia, Carlene, and Dervin, at home), one brother (Clair, Annville), and 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Roy Leister, Reinholds; Grace-Mrs. Miles Fultz, Lebanon; and Ruth-Mrs. Samuel Kinsey, Strasburg). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Elm Street Church. Funeral services were held May 23 at the Gingrich Mennonite Church, with Norman Shue, Sidney Gingrich, and Aaron Shank officiating.
High, Clair Leslie, son of Jay Clair and Shirley Ann (Weaver) High, was killed at his home in Reamstown, Pa., June 10, 1961; aged 2 y. 3 m. 2 d. Apparently the emergency brake was released on his father's car and Clair was knocked to the ground. The left front wheel drifted over his head. He was pronounced dead 1 1/2 hours later at the hospital. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Gary Lee, Jay Linford, and Dennis Lamar), his grandparents (Levi G. and Katie High, Ephrata, Pa.; and Isaac B. and Anna Mae Weaver, New Holland, Pa.), and great-grandparents (Christ and Mary High, Bird in Hand, Pa.; and Mrs. Hettie Good, Narvon, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Denver Church, June 13, with Wilmer and John Eby officiating.
Martin, Annetta May, daughter of Isaiah and Lizzie (Weaver)
Shaum, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., Nov. 24, 1903; died at
the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, after a brief illness, July 14, 1961;
aged 57 y. 7 m. 20 d. On June 25, she suffered a stroke while
attending a family gathering near Columbiana, Ohio. She was taken
to the Salem Hospital, and after showing some improvement, was
taken home by ambulance. On the morning of July 14, she suffered
another stroke, and died at the Goshen Hospital that afternoon.
On Nov. 4, 1922, she was married to Monroe Martin, who survives.
Also surviving are 11 children (Maynard, Lizzie-Mrs. Ernest Hoover,
Junior, Gerald, Harold, Kenneth, Margaret-Mrs. James Ramer, Charles,
Carrie-Mrs. Marcus Ramer, Verna-Mrs. Merle Zimmerman, and Carol,
all residing in the community), 40 grandchildren, and 11 brothers
and sisters (Alma-Mrs. Walter Witmer, Henry, Lulu-Mrs. Ezra Witmer,
Joseph, Harvey, Carrie-Mrs. Edwin Zimmerman, Barbara-Mrs. John
Vanpelt, Vernon, Paul, Florence-Mrs. Ralph Homes, and Wilma-Mrs.
Christian Kulp). One brother, one sister, and one grandchild preceded
her in death. She was a member of the Wisler Mennonite Church
at Yellow Creek. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek
Frame Church, July 17, with David Weaver and Paul Hoover in charge.
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An official feels he has the right to
tell and do; a servant seeks to understand.-
D. Walter Miller.
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Miller, Ida, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Slabaugh) Fisher, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Sept. 23, 1872; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, July 23, 1961; aged 88 y. 10 m. On Oct. 12, 1892, she was married to Charles D. Miller. She had been a guest of the Pleasantview Home since the summer of 1959. In her youth she was baptized in the English River and united with the Mennonite Church. She was a charter member of the Daytonville Church. Surviving are one son and one daughter (Murrie, Kalona; and Gertrude-Mrs. Ralph Gingerich, Wellman), 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one sister (Lizzie Ann-Mrs. Sam Miller, Wellman), one brother (Jake, Washington, Iowa), and one niece and one nephew who were brought up in her home (Mrs. Maynard Reber, Kalona; and Carl Miller, Elkhart, Ind.). Her husband, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Church, July 25, in charge of Geo. S. Miller, Noah Landis, and Max Yoder; burial in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Miller, Phares C., Sr., son of the late Martin L. and Lizzie (Conley) Miller, was born April 9, 1873; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lloyd E. Nissley, Elizabethtown, Pa., July 7, 1961, as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage suffered June 16; aged 88 y. 2 m. 28 d. He was the husband of the late Emma Kraybill Miller. Surviving are 7 children (Arthur K., Ruth-Mrs. Paul Hernley, Ella C.-Mrs. Phares Z. Longenecker, both of Middletown; and Martin K., Florin, Pa.), 40 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and 10 brothers and sisters (Samuel, Palmyra; David, Middletown; Martin and Benjamin, both of Elizabethtown; Ira, Reuben, and Levi, all of Bainbridge; Mrs. Ammon Kreider, East Petersburg; Mrs. Willis Hersh, Lancaster; and Mrs. D. Stoner Krady, Philadelphia, Pa.). He was a member of the Bossler Church, where funeral services were held July 12, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz, Martin R. Kraybill, and Harlan Hoover.
Miller, Sherman Lester, son of Wilson E. and Lydia (Wisseman) Miller, was born near Grantsville, Md., June 24, 1901; died suddenly near Grantsville, July 20, 1961; aged 60 y. 26 d. On April 7, 1939, he was married to Mary Orendorf of Bittinger, Md., who survives. Also surviving are 5 sisters and 3 brothers (Verna-Mrs. Albert Jones, Lawrence, Raymond, and Ivan, all of Grantsville; Melba-Mrs. Thomas Ferrell, Baltimore, Md.; Wilma Grace-Mrs. Charles Younkin and Hazel Virginia-Mrs. Joseph Clouse, both of Confluence, Pa.; and Leona-Mrs. William Martin, Grantsville). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Casselman Church. Funeral services were in charge of Roy Kinsinger and Paul Bender.
Nissley, Joseph H., son of the late Martin and Mary (Horst) Nissley, was born Aug. 20, 1870; died July 2, 1961, at the home of his son, Paul E. Nissley, Bainbridge, Pa., following an illness of about three weeks; aged 90 y. 10 m. 12 d. He was a retired farmer and a member of Good's Church, where he served as deacon for 36 years. His wife, Fannie Risser Nissley, died 18 years ago. Surviving are 4 sons (Earl and Lloyd, both of Elizabethtown; Raymond, Mt. Joy; and Paul, with whom he resided), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Ira Sensenich, Lititz, Pa.), 19 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Good's Church, July 6, in charge of Noah W. Risser, Clarence E. Lutz, Ira Z. Miller, and Jay Bechtold.
Reschly, William, son of Joseph and Anna J. (Roth) Reschly, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Oct. 14, 1886; died at the Washington (Iowa) County Hospital, after a two-week illness. July 5, 1961; aged 74 y. 8 m. 21 d. On Nov. 17, 1910, he was married to Katie Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Floyd, Wayland; Harold, Olds; Ralph, Columbus Junction; Ruth-Mrs. Vernon Kauffman, Bay Port, Mich.; Edna-Mrs. Ray Roth, Mt. Pleasant; and Irene-Mrs. Elgin Pankoke, Winfield), 21 grandchildren, 3 sisters and one brother (Katie-Mrs. Amasa Miller and Eva-Mrs. Harris Boese, of Wayland; Mrs. Emma Roth, Noble; and Harry, Crawfordsville), and 5 half brothers (Joseph, Noble; Henry, Olds; Ervin and Glen, Wayland; and John, Hesston, Kans.). An infant son, one sister, and one brother preceded him in death. For the last 30 years he spent his life as a carpenter and contractor, and many buildings in the Wayland community stand as a tribute to his skill and workmanship. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held July 7, in charge of Willard Leichty, Simon Gingerich and Vernon Gerig.
Risser, Lloyd L., son of the late Amos H. and Minnie (Longenecker) Risser, was born in Mt. Joy township, Pa., Nov. 2, 1906; died in the Lancaster (Pa.) Osteopathic Hospital, after a prolonged illness, July 5, 1961; aged 54 y. 8 m. 3 d. He was the Mt. Joy township road supervisor for the past 30 years. Surviving are his wife (Mary Brinser Risser), a daughter (Kathryn, at home), a sister (Edith-Mrs. John Musser, Manheim), and 3 brothers (Clayton and Amos, both of Elizabethtown; and Harold, Bainbridge). He was a member of the Risser Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 9, with Clarence E. Lutz and J. Harold Forwood officiating.
Roth, Emma, daughter of Benjamin and Fannie (Yoder) Yoder, was born near Archbold, Ohio, April 7, 1883; died at the Vernier Rest Home in Archbold, June 29, 1961; aged 78 y. 2 m. 22 d. On Jan. 1, 1907, she was married to Amos Roth of Elmira, Ohio, who preceded her in death March 8, 1955. One sister (Lydia-Mrs. Sam Roth) also preceded her. Surviving are one son (Benjamin J.) and a foster brother (Jay Sommers, Tedrow, Ohio). She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Jesse Short, Dale Wyse, and Charles Gautsche.
Yoder, Aaron Levi, son of John C. and Mary (Yoder) Yoder, was born June 26, 1885; died at Orrville, Ohio, after a lingering illness, July 4, 1961; aged 76 y. 8 d. He was married to Mary Ann Short of Fulton Co., Ohio, who preceded him in death in 1920. Surviving are 3 daughters (Lola-Mrs. Clifford Stuckey, West Unity, Ohio; Beulah ­Mrs. Jason Good, Sarasota, Fla.; and Dorothy-Mrs. Floyd Martell, Phoenix, Ariz.), 16 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held July 7, with Robert W. Otto and Bernhard Ratzlaff officiating.
Yoder, Polly, daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Blough) Custer, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Dec. 31, 1882; died at her home, Hollsopple, Pa., June 5, 1961; aged 78 y. 5 m. 16 d. Surviving are her husband (John Yoder, Sr.), 7 children (Herbert, at home; Leroy, Hollsopple; Henry and Russell, Davidsville; David, Boswell; Mary-Mrs. Frank Struky, Davidsville; and John, Jr., Hollsopple), 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Kaufman Church, where funeral services were held June 8, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Robert Wise.
Bechtold, John S., son of the late Christian L. and Mary (Smith) Bechtold, was born near new Danville, Pa., June 1, 1901; died suddenly at his home near Lancaster, Pa., June 17, 1961; aged 60 y. 16 d. On June 12, 1923 he was married to Ursula B. Myer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth Mae and Naomi Doris, at home), one son (Jay Mark, Bainbridge, Pa.), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Roy, Willow Street; and Oliver, Lancaster), and one sister (Mary, Lancaster). He was a member of the North End Church. Funeral services were held at East Chestnut Street, June 20, in charge of Earl Wert, Frank Enck, and Willis Detweiler; interment in New Danville Cemetery.
Dickerson, Roy, son of Robert and Barbara Ellen (Bowman) Dickerson, was born at Terri Haute, Ind.; died at Norfolk, Va., July 6, 1961; aged 53 y. 11 m. 6 d. He was married to Sylvia McQuire, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Laura-Mrs. Eldon J. Swartzentruber, Princess Anne, Va.; Dorothy-Mrs. Paul Beiler, Norfolk, Va.; Helen-Mrs. Clyde Bergey, Fentress, Va.; Norma R., Bronx, N.Y.; Catherine L. and Barbara J., both of Fentress) and 5 sons (Walter E., Dale L., James R., Roy, Jr., and Donald E., of Fentress). He was a member of the Hartville, Ohio, Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Pleasant Church, in charge of Philip Miller and S. D. Wenger, Jr.
Foltz, Lula Elizabeth, daughter of Moses and Elizabeth (Clever) Sherman, was born at Mathias, W. V., March 20, 1887; died at Mathias, July 21, 1961; aged 73 y. 4 m. 1 d. She was married to C. R. Foltz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and 2 sons (Camcy-Mrs. John Lawson, Singers Glen, Va.; Mamie-Mrs. Charlie Sager and Stanley, Mathias; and Clarence, Lost River). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Buckhorn Church. Funeral services were held at Jenkin's Chapel (E.U.B.), July 23, in charge of Linden M. Wenger and John R. Mumaw.
Gehman, Amanda Landis, daughter of Gideon and Mary (Landis) Gehman, was born at Morwood, Pa., May 19, 1886; died at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 15, 1961; aged 75 y. 1 m. 26 d. Surviving are 4 sisters (Lizzie L., Mary L., and Margaret L., all of Souderton; and Kathryn L.-Mrs. John Marsh, Perkasie) and one brother (Henry L., Souderton). She was a member of the Souderton Church. Due to building operations at the church, funeral services were held at the Hunsicker Funeral Home, July 18, in charge of Russell B. Musselman and Jacob M. Moyer.
Hertzler, Rebecca, daughter of Rufus and Mattie (Zook) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 5, 1879; died at Belleville, July 8, 1961; aged 81 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Feb. 5, 1901, she was married to Samuel H. Hertzler, who died July 14, 1932. Surviving are 4 daughters (Sadie, at home; Amanda-Mrs. Alphie Smucker and Eldora-Mrs. Ray Peachey, both of Allensville; and Bertha-Mrs. Jesse Hartzler, Mill Creek), 18 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held July 10, in charge of John B. Zook, Louis Peachey, and Erie Renno.
Hostetler, Leah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beyler, was born at Harper, Kans., Sept. 1, 1890; died at her home, Harper, Kans., July 2, 1961; aged 70 y. 10 m. 1 d. March 20, 1913, she was married to Oliver Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters and one son (Elda-Mrs. Don Kreider, Des Plaines, Ill,; Mildred-Mrs. Lloyd Hartzler and Edna-Mrs. Harold King, Atlanta, Ga.; Opal-Mrs. Elbert Pankratz, Arvada, Colo.; and Clarence, Des Plaines), and 2 brothers (Alfred, Harper; and Crist, Protection). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church, where within the hour of her passing, she had arranged and placed a floral offering. Services were held at the church, in charge of James Detweiler.
Johnson, Floyd M., son of the late George M. and Ida Mae (Holdeman) Johnson, was born at Fergus Falls, Minn., May 26, 1913; died of cancer at his home, Perryton, Texas, July 20, 1961; aged 48 y. 1 m. 25 d. On June 21, 1936, he was married to Lulu Belle Kauffman of Guymon, Okla., who survives. Floyd was the oldest of a large family, and the entire family was present at a reunion in honor of Floyd and Lulu's 25th wedding anniversary, at Casselton, N. Dak. Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 children (Ilene, Lynn, Marcella, and Machele, all at home), 5 brothers and 4 sisters (Elmer, Glendive, Mont.; Ralph and Faye, Casselton, N. Dak.; Earl, Guymon, Okla.; Kenneth, Kindred, N. Dak.; Ethel-Mrs. Albert Moser, Detroit Lakes, Minn.; Alice-Mrs. Roy Danielson, Fargo. N. Dak.; Marie-Mrs. Trent Kanagy, Gruver, Texas; and Grace-Mrs. Dean Schantz, Hydro, Okla.). An infant son, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Perryton, Texas, July 22, with Earl Showalter and Wallace Jantz in charge.
Miller, Andrew, son of William and Mary (Miller) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 2, 1919; died in a bus-car collision July 29, 1961; aged 42 y. 27 d. On Nov. 24, 1946, he was married to Emma Fry, who survives. Occupation: employee of Ecko Products Co. Surviving are 3 children (Bobby, Betty Ann, and Edna Faye), 3 brothers (Ervin, Millersburg; Emanuel, Navarre; and William, Wooster), 2 sisters (Martha Hoxworth, Millersburg; and Amanda Ames, Winesburg), and his father. His mother, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held July 31, in charge of D. D. Miller, S. W. Sommer, and Paul Hummel.
Miller, Barbara K., daughter of Tobias and Barbara (Hershberger) Kauffman, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Feb. 5, 1876; died at her home near Goshen, Ind., June 22, 1961; aged 85 y. 4 m. 17 d. On Dec. 10, 1893, she was married to Uriah M. Miller, who survives. They observed their 67th wedding anniversary last December. Surviving are 5 daughters and 2 sons (Susie-Mrs. Dan Roth, Topeka, Ind.; Elnora-Mrs. Lester Breniser, Elkhart; Irma-Mrs. Mervin Kauffman, Mrs. Adeline Miller, Arlene-Mrs. Woodrow Risser, Truman D., and Vernon N., all of Goshen), 25 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the North Goshen Church, where funeral services were held June 24, in charge of Russell Krabill and Amos Hostetler; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Miller, Marvin Eugene, son of William J. and Edna (Kauffman) Miller, was born at Arthur, Ill., Oct. 6, 1939; died at Springfield, Ill., July 20, 1961, from injuries received in a combine accident the evening before; aged 21 y. 9 m. 14 d. On Aug. 17, 1958, he was married to Martha Ann Herschberger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Roger Lynn), his parents, and 2 sisters (Dorothy and Fannie Marie). He was a member of the Arthur Church, where funeral services were held July 23, in charge of Richard J. Yordy.
Nighswander, David, son of Enos and Elsie (Burkholder) Nighswander, was born June 23, 1886; died June 14, 1961, while visiting friends near Hagerstown, Md.; aged 74 y. 11 m. 22 d. On Dec. 14, 1910, he was married to Nancy Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Fred L., Joseph M., and Mary-Mrs. Wilbur Barkey), 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Markham Church. Funeral services were held at the Altona United Missionary Church, June 17, in charge of Abraham Smith, D. Sargent, and David Weaver.
Nissley, Sylvia Ruth, daughter of Clair R. and Ruth (Leaman) Nissley, Lancaster, Pa., was born April 20, 1960; death came as the result of an accident in the driveway of her home on July 7, 1961; aged 1 y. 2 m. 21 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Dale Eugene and Jay Melvin), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Sanford D. Leaman, Lancaster; and Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Nissley, Elizabethtown). Funeral services were held at the Good Church, July 11, in charge of Jay M. Bechtold and David N. Thomas.
Quick, Hugh, son of Gussie and the late Herbert Quick, was born Aug. 30, 1913; died July 6, 1961; aged 47 y. 10 m. 6 d. He became a member of the Lynside Church on April 19, 1961. Funeral services were conducted by Silas Brydge; interment in Stuarts Draft Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Smoker, Priscilla, daughter of Amos R., and Sallie (Esch) Smoker, was born in Sadsbury Twp., Pa., Sept. 5, 1902; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, July 7, 1961; aged 58 y. 10 m. 2 d. She had been ill of a heart condition for only 2 days. Surviving are a daughter (Reba J., Denver, Colo.) and 3 sisters and 2 brothers (Mrs. Jesse Smucker, Christiana, Pa.; Mrs. Sadie Smoker, Kinzers, Pa.; Elam E., Paradise; David, Lancaster; and Mrs. David N. Stoltzfus, Elverson). She was a member of the Millwood Church, where funeral services were held July 10, with Reuben G. Stoltzfus officiating.
Swartzentruber, Daniel M., son of Daniel and Mary (Graber) Swartzentruber, was born in Davies Co., Ind., Feb. 1, 1901; died unexpectedly, while on his way to work, June 20, 1961; aged 60 y. 4 m. 19 d. He had been in declining health for several years. On Jan. 12, 1927, he was married to Elizabeth Knepp, who survives. Also surviving are 13 children (Anna Marie-Mrs. Arthur C. Graber, Lillie-Mrs. Ezra Wagler, and Verda-Mrs. Robert W. Stoll, Loogootee; Melvin, Alvin, and Dannie, Jr., Indianapolis; Dorothy-Mrs. Wilmer Lengacher, Odon; Rosa, Herbert, Jean, Darrell, Lorene, and Brian Joe, at home), one brother (Joe, Montgomery), and one sister (Katie-Mrs. Joseph K. Graber, Loogootee). One son, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Early in life he became a member of the O.O. Amish Church; in 1952 he and his wife transferred their church affiliation to the Berea Church, where funeral services were held June 22, in charge of Edd P. Shrock, assisted by David J. Graber and Tobias Slaubaugh.
Wyse, Roger Allen, only son of Daniel B. and Marjory (Werder) Wyse, West Unity, Ohio, was born Aug. 22, 1940; met death by accidental drowning while vacationing with friends at Clear Lake, Ind., July 11, 1961; aged 20 y. 10 m. 19 d. Surviving are his parents, 4 sisters (Marilyn-Mrs. Gerald Short, Stryker, Ohio; Marlene-Mrs. Lowell Beck, Archbold, Ohio; Martha Lee and Carol Ann, at home), and his grandmother (Mrs. Leah Werder). He was an active member of the MYF, and was making tentative plans to enter I-W service. He was a member of the Lockport Church. where funeral services were held July 14, in charge of Walter Stuckey, Maynard Wyse, Simon Stuckey, and Earl Stuckey.
Brenneman, Catherine, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Ruby) Yantzi, was born near East Zorra, Ont., June 20, 1880; died of a heart attack at East Zorra, July 16, 1961; aged 81 y. 26 d. On Nov. 20, 1917, she was married to David L. Brenneman, who died Dec. 8, 1955. Surviving are one stepson and 4 stepdaughters (Amos, Kitchener, Ont.; Katie-Mrs. John Kroph, Waterloo; Lydia-Mrs. Peter Bender, Tavistock; Annie-Mrs. Dan Zehr, East Zorra; and Lavina-Mrs. John Brenneman, Petersburg), 3 brothers (Christian and Jacob, East Zorra; and Noah, South Easthope), and 2 sisters (Bena-Mrs. Solomon Streicher, Tavistock; and Mrs. Annie Ropp, East Zorra). She was a member of the East Zorra A.M. church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Dan Wagler and Dale Schumm.
Clymer, Martha Jean, daughter of John M. and Stella (Harnish) Clymer, was born at Quarryville, Pa., Jan. 14, 1945; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., July 18, 1961; aged 16 y. 6 m. 4 d. Death was due to rheumatic fever and infected blood stream. Surviving are her parents, 4 brothers and 5 sisters (Paul, John, Jr., Erma, Ruth, David, James, Arlene, Esther, and Elaine, all at home). She was a member of the Oak Shade Church. Funeral services were held at the Mechanic Grove Church, July 21, in charge of Jacob T. Harnish, Clayton Keener, Ray Yost, and Mervin Good.
Kauffman, Lizzie, daughter of Eli and Lucy Miller, was born March 29, 1879; died at Clarksville, Mich., May 23, 1961; aged 82 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Dec. 26, 1897, she was married to Jacob Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are their 4 children (Joseph, Freeport; Priscilla Boynton, Arcadia; Daniel, Alto; and Ruth, at home), 14 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elmer, Lowell; Frank, Goshen, Ind.; and Eli, Centerville), and 2 sisters (Nancy Kauffman, Middlebury, Ind.; and Millie Kauffman, Goshen, Ind.). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bowne Church, May 26, in charge of T. E. Schrock and Daniel Zook.
Landis, David L., son of J. Frank and Mary (Leaman) Landis, was born near Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 7, 1882; died May 28, 1961; aged 79 y. 3 m. 21 d. On Nov. 8, 1911, he was ordained to the ministry at the Mellinger meetinghouse, where he served for more than 49 years. During this ministry, he served at more than 700 funerals. A coronary condition curtailed some of his activity the last year of his life. On Dec. 5, 1905, he was married to Annette H. Esbenshade, who died Sept. 15, 1926. In Nov. 1930, he was married to Elizabeth Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children by his former marriage (Almeda-Mrs. Paul L. Denlinger, Lancaster; J. Harold, Mercersburg; and Mrs. Miriam Wenger, Lancaster). Funeral services were held at the Mellinger Church, May 31, in charge of Elmer Martin, Harry Lefever, and Nelson Landis.
Miller, Mattie A., daughter of Alexander and Kathryn (Miller) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 9, 1881; died at the County Home, July 21, 1961; aged 80 y. 6 m. 12 d. Surviving are one daughter) Mrs. Minerva Troyer, Trail, Ohio), 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Sevilla Miller and Mrs. A. S. Wengerd, both of Berlin, Ohio; and Mrs. John Zook, Smithville), and one brother (Robert, Millersburg). Two brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held July 23, with Paul Hummel and S. W. Sommer officiating.
Miller, Percy, son of Benedict B. and Lydia (Mast) Miller, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1885; died at Walnut Creek July 18, 1961; aged 75 y. 8 m. 14 d. He had been blind all his life. surviving are one sister (Dessie Blosser, Sugarcreek, Ohio) and one brother (Milo W., Walnut Creek, with whom he lived). He was a member of the Walnut Creek, Church, where funeral services were held July 21, in charge of Venus Hershberger and Paul R. Miller.
Miller, Suie Alice, daughter of Jeremiah and Katie Ann (Blough) Hershberger, was born near Geistown, Pa., May 22, 1885; died at the Meyersdale Community Hospital, July 21, 1961; aged 76 y. 1 m. 29 d. On May 24, 1906, she was married to Norman Miller. Her husband, one son, and one great-grandchild preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 children (Ralph, Springs, Pa.; Paul, Morton, Ill.; Alton, Springs; Grace-Mrs. Ray Hershberger, Grantsville; and Viola, Springs), 2 sisters (Pearl-Mrs. Mose Hoffman, Goshen, Ind.; and Mrs. Verna Lehman, Windber, Pa.), 17 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. On Jan. 14, 1900, she was baptized and united with the Weaver Church. From 1921 to 1942 she and her husband worked at the Laughlin Mission Church, and from 1943 to 1946 at Dry Run. She was a charter member of the springs Sisters' Aid Society, and secretary of this organization for nearly 30 years. Funeral services were held at the Springs Church, July 23, in charge of Walter and Roy Otto.
Snider, Matilda, daughter of Joseph D. and Amanda (Kauffman) Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 26, 1884; died of a heart condition at her home near Kalona, Iowa, July 31, 1961; aged 76 y. 9 m. 5 d. On may 3, 1917, she was married to Daniel W. Gingerich, who died in 1926. In Nov. 1938, she was married to Roy Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 2 stepchildren (Clyde, Wellman, Iowa; and Stella-Mrs. Elmer Moe, Letcher, S. Dak.), 4 brothers (Elmer, El Monte, Calif.; Levi, Hydro, Okla.; Lawrence, Kalona; and Lewis, Muscatine), and 2 sisters (Amelia-Mrs. S. W. Burkholder, Wellman; and Ida, Kalona). She was a member of the East Union church. Funeral services were held at the Kalona Church, Aug. 2, in charge of Eugene Garber, A. Lloyd Swartzendruber, and J. John J. Miller.
Yoder, Alva E., son of Edward J. and Savilla (Nisley) Yoder, was born at Nawara, Okla., Nov. 18, 1937; died, from internal injuries received while working under a car, at the Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, Fla., July 29, 1961; aged 23 y. 8 m. 11 d. On Nov. 24, 1960, he was married to Wilma Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 4 sisters and one brother (Alma-Mrs. Lonnie Nissley, Atha, Fla.; Clara, Emma-Mrs. Jonas Ray Bontrager, Katie, and John Mark, all of Blountstown, Fla.), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John D. Yoder, Hutchinson, Kans.). He was a member of the Bethel Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 1, in charge of Raymond Byler, assisted by Titus Bender.
Yoder, Emma, daughter of George and Amelia (Nice) Showalter, was born at Roseland, Nebr., Sept. 10, 1893; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 4, 1961; aged 67 y. 10 m. 25 d. Death was due to an acute attack of appendicitis and other complications. On Dec. 16, 1915, she was married to Noah Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son and one daughter (George, Leawood, Kans.; and Florence-Mrs. Myron Rensberger, Keota, Iowa), 2 grandchildren, one adopted grandson, 3 foster grandchildren, and 7 brothers and sisters (Fannie-Mrs. Erlis Kinsinger, Wellman; Will, Omaha, Nebr.; George, Anselmo, Nebr.; Ammon, Pomona, Calif.; Mary-Mrs. Clifford Roberts, Oxford, Iowa; Alice-Mrs. Will Ehrman and Ada-Mrs. Isaac Grabill, both of Roseland). Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the West Union Church, Parnell, Iowa, where funeral services were held Aug. 7, in charge of Paul T. Guengerich and Herman E. Ropp.
Detwiler, Addie M., daughter of Henry H. and Sarah (Moyer) Baum, was born Nov. 5, 1891, near Blooming Glen, Pa., died July 14, 1961, at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa.; aged 69 y. 8 m. 9 d. On June 15, 1813, she was married to Elmer B. Detwiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Grace-Mr. Paul Souder, Sellersville; and Esther-Mrs. Earl Gehman, Perkasie), 5 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Stella Yoder, Blooming Glen). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.
Diller, Albert F., son of Samuel and Lucy (Strite) Diller, was born in Washington Co., Md., Oct. 28, 1895; died of a heart attack at the Waynesboro Hospital, July 17, 1961; aged 65 y. 8 m. 19 d. On July 27, 1915, he was married to Fannie Shank, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Daniel, Maugansville; Ethel-Mrs. Oliver Petersheim, Greencastle, Pa.; Glen, Grants Pass, Oreg.; Lois-Mrs. Russel Martin, Hagerstown, Md.; Adin, State Line, Pa.; Anna, at home; and Leon, Lancaster, Pa.), 29 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Witmer and Mrs. David Martin). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Moses K. Horst, Amos Martin, and Irwin Shank.
Gross, John C., son of Joseph and Maria (Moyer) Gross, was born near Dublin, P., April 15, 1897; died suddenly of coronary thrombosis the first morning away from home while on a short vacation at Northwood Motel, Williamsport, Pa., July 28, 1961; aged 64 y. 3 m. 13 d. On June 26, 1920, he was married to Kathryn U. Huddle, who died April 25, 1958. In Oct. 15, 1960, he was married Rhoda C. Yoder Dayton, who survives. One infant son also preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Norman S. Myers, Blooming Glen, Pa.), 9 stepchildren (Mrs. Vernon Bishop and Robert Dayton, both of Doylestown; Mrs. Carl Moreland and John Mark Dayton, both of Pinto, Md.; Calvin David, and Philip Dayton, all of Ridgeley, W. Va.; Arthur Dale Dayton, East Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Pollard Byler, Colorado Springs, Colo.), 3 grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Walter Albright, Blooming Glen, and Mrs. Ernest Allebach, Harrisburg, Pa.). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 1, in charge of Richard Detweiler and David F. Derstine, Jr.
Miller, Lydia, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Sutter) Egli, was born at Minier, Ill., Aug. 1, 1876; died at Middlebury, Ind., Aug. 9, 1961; aged 85 y. 8 d. On May 26, 1895, she was married to Edwin D. Miller, who died in 1950. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are 8 sons and 5 daughters (Clarence and Roy, Valparaiso, Ind.; Edwin, Elkhart; Harley and Alvin, Middlebury; Elmer, Ora, and Ralph, Goshen; Elsie-Mrs. William Nelson, and Emma-Mrs. Jake Birky, Valparaiso; Sadie-Mrs. Harold Yoder, Syracuse, Ind.; Verna-Mrs. John Bickel, Goshen; and Leola-Mrs. John Plank, Leesburg), 3 grandchildren that were raised in the Miller home ) Kathryn-Mrs. Kenneth Conrick, Vallparaiso; Evelyn-Mrs. Paul Mishler, Shipshewana; and Loleta-Mrs. Merritt Hostetler, Topeka, Ind.), 54 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Lena-Mrs. Emma Fleener, Lowell, Ind.; and Mrs. Lovina Grieser, Hartstown, Pa.). She was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 12, in charge of Donald E. Yoder and Malvin P. Miller.
Roth, Barbara, daughter of John and Lizze (Sutter) Springer, was born at Hopedale, Ill., on Feb. 14, 1882; died at the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on Aug. 1, 1961; aged 79 y. 5 m. 18 d. Her husband, Peter Roth, died on April 10, 1929. Surviving are 5 sons and one daughter (Albert, Shickley, Nebr.; Harry, Denver, Colo.; Melvin, Hotchkiss, Colo.; Raymond, Fresno, Calif.; Vernon, Houston, Texas, and Ellen-Mrs. Dale Clark, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa), and 3 stepchildren, (Anna-Mrs. Dan Schrock, Kalona, Iowa; Mary-Mrs. Chris Roth, Milford, Nebr.; and Sam, Wisner, Nebr.). Two sons and 3 stepchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of Vernon S. Gerig and Omer Nisley; interment in the North Hill Cemetery.
Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon