Gospel Herald Obituaries - May, 1970

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXIII, Number 18 - May 5, 1970, page 419, 420

Benner, Norman B., son of Elmer and Annie (Bergey) Bender, was born May 17, 1911; died at the Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of cancer, March 27, 1970; aged 58 y. 10 m. 10 d. On March 4, 1933, he was married to Ethel Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Kenneth, Doris, Douglas, Dale, and Herbert), 7 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Elaine Grubb, Mrs. Eva Bender, Mrs. Ed Sigenfuss, and Mrs. Charles Leatherman). One Dec. 5, 1948, he was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Perkasie Church, where he was a member. Funeral services were held at the Blooming Glen Church, March 31, with Richard C. Detweiler, and James M. Lapp officiating; interment in Perkasie Mennonite Cemetery.

Bowman, Lydia L., daughter of Aaron and Lovina (Gehman) Newswanger, was born at Salisbury Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 15, 1914; died at her home in Conestoga, Center, Pa., after a brief illness, April 12, 1970; aged 56 y. 2 m. 28 d. Surviving in addition to her husband, Harvey N., are her stepmother (Mrs. Bertha F. Newswanger), 4 children (J. Wilmer, John Edwin, Doris L., and Irvin Clair), 4 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Vernon Fritz, Mrs. Esther Arment, Mrs. Anna Arment, Ella-Mrs. Willis Hershey, and Ruth-Mrs. Carl Long), 2 brothers (Ivan and Willis), one half sister (Martha-Mrs. Paul Beyers), and 2 half brothers (Landis and Mahlon Newswanger). She was a member of the Glad Tidings Temple. Funeral services were held at the Gundel Funeral Home, Lancaster, Pa., April 15; interment in the Manor Brethren in Christ Cemetery.

Byers, W. Russell, son of Willard J. and Anna (Wideman) Byers, was born at High River, Alta., March 27, 1935; died at St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, Ore., March 26, 1970; aged 34 y. 11 m. 30 d. On Dec. 16, 1966, he was married to Betty Howard, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Dean and Gary), one sister (Noreen-Mrs. James Roth), 3 nieces and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant sister (Rita Kay). Funeral services were held at Adamson's Funeral Home, Sheridan, Ore., March 30; interment in the Mennonite Cemetery, Willamina, Ore.

Eshleman, Martin Horst, son of Daniel and Susan (Horst) Eshleman, was born at Smithburg, Md., Nov. 3, 1883; died at Harrisonburg, Va., April 2, 1970; aged 86 y. 4 m. 30 d. On Oct. 30, 1913, he was married to Ada Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Esther, Mabel-Mrs. Mahlon Hess, James D., Mrs. Bertha Navarro, Sam J., and Velma), 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one half sister (Mrs. Penrose Benner). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Clara-Mrs. Harry Harms) in Jan., 1959. He was a member of the Zion Hill Church. Funeral services were held at the Weavers Church, April 5, with Glendon Blosser, C. K. Lehman, and Moses Slabaugh officiating.

Fisher, Freeman H., son of Eli and Katie (Yoder) Fisher, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Feb. 11, 1892; died at Bellefontaine, Ohio, from a heart attack, April 10, 1970; aged 78 y. 1 m. 30 d. On Jan. 29, 1918, he was married to Nellie Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Lloyd, Dale, Joe, and Carl), 2 daughters (Ruby-Mrs. Roy Byler and Mary Kay-Mrs. Arnold Regier), 22 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. He was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held April 13, with Roy S. Koch officiating, assisted by Ralph Smucker.

Hostetter, Ella R., daughter of Henry N. and Emma (Reist) Hostetter, was born near Mt. Joy, Pa., April 4, 1888; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., --, aged 82 y. Surviving are one sister (Katharine-Mrs. Harry Swarr), one nephew, and one niece. She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church, where funeral services were held March 15, with Harvey Frank and Raymond Charles officiating; interment in the Kraybill Cemetery.

Kauffman, Enos J., son of Jacob L. and Mary (Hochstedler) Kauffman, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1893; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, from cancer, April 12, 1970; aged 76 y. 6 m. 20 d. On Oct. 16, 1919, he was married to Saddie Kinsinger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Anna Snyder, Mrs. Orlo Fisher, and Mrs. Frank Yoder), and one brother (Mahlon). He was a member of the Union Church, where funeral services were held April 15, with J. John J. Miller and David L. Yoder officiating.

Longenecker, J. Elwood, son of Elam and Florence (Brubaker) Longenecker, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 24, 1925; died in a tractor accident at his home in Colerain Twp., Pa., March 2, 1970; aged 45 y. 1 m. On June 11, 1949, he was married to Arlene Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Linda L., J. William, David G., and Rosanne E.), his parents, 2 sisters (Thelma and Mary-Mrs. Harold Charles), and 2 brothers (Harold and Charles). He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Church. Funeral services were held at Union Presbyterian Church, with J. Lloyd Kreider and Charles Gogel officiating; assisted by Richard Yates and Howard Witmer; interment in the Union Cemetery.

Oesch, David, son of Joseph and Caroline (Schmidt) Oesch, was born in Hay Twp., Jan. 6, 1896; died in the South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Ont., March 22, 1970; aged 74 y. 2 m. 16 d. On March 6, 1918, he was married to Fannie Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Violet-Mrs. Alvin Rader, Laureen, Vera-Mrs. Lloyd Guenther, and Carl), 16 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Vernon). He was a member of the Zurich Church. Funeral services were held at the Westlake Funeral Home, March 25, with Ephraim Gingerich and John Shrier officiating; interment in the Goshen Line Cemetery.

Schmucker, Marie A., daughter of George W. and Sophie (Duffey) Martin, was born at Peoria, Ill., Aug. 29, 1897; died at Canton, Ohio, April 13, 1970; aged 72 y. 7 m. 15 d. On Feb. 15, 1922, she was married to Simon Schmucker, who died Aug. 25, 1951. Surviving are 3 children (Ada-Mrs. Allen Metzler, Clyde, and Clarence), 2 sisters (Mae-Mrs. Ernest Ventz and Grace-Mrs. Wilbur Cramer), and one brother (Homer). She was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held April 16, with Wayne North and O. N. Johns officiating.

Shisler, Wilmer F., son of Henry and Irene (Frederick) Shisler, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Jan. 17, 1889; died at Finland, Bucks Co., Pa., of asphyxiation from smoke inhalation while burning leaves and brush in a grove of trees, April 9, 1970; aged 81 y. 2 m. 23 d. He was married to Martha Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wilmer), one niece (Mrs. Mike Souchock) who the Shislers reared, 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Florence Nice), and one brother (Raymond F.). He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held April 13, with Richard C. Detweiler officiating.

Short, Anna Mae, daughter of Joseph B. and Christina (King) Short, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1900; died at the home of a nephew, Archbold, Ohio, March 22, 1970; aged 70 y. 2 m. 19 d. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Leah Werder), 2 brothers (Elmer and Ira J.), 2 nephews and one niece (Roscoe, Paul, and Mabel Pursel) whom she cared for when their mother, her sister, died when the children were very young. She was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held March 25, with Walter Stuckey officiating.

Snider, Violet Almeda, daughter of Joseph S. and Hannah (Shantz) Weber, was born in Waterloo Twp., Oct. 6, 1904; died in Woolwich Twp., March 22, 1970; aged 65 y. 5 m. 16 d. On Feb. 21, 1931, she was married to Leonard G. Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Marie Eileen, Edward, and Ruby-Mrs. Elroy Wideman), 3 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Joseph, Newton, Orphen, Orville, and Byron), and 2 sisters (Hannah-Mrs. Herbert Snider and Beulah-Mrs. Delton Schmidt). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Elmer Leroy and Clifford James) who died in infancy, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held March 25, with Glenn Brubacher officiating; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Weaver, Alma Etta, daughter of Jacob and Mary Ellen (Wenger) Loucks, was born in Olive Twp., Ind., Jan. 22, 1899; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, April 9, 1970; aged 71 y. 2 m. 18 d. On April 14, 1917, she was married to J. Albert Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. Maurice Yoder and Helen-Mrs. Dan Bontrager), 6 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Noble Hoover, Mrs. Joseph Gorsuch, Mrs. Nelson Paul, and Mrs. Willis Hartman), and one brother (Oliver). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Mrs. Boyd Shriner and Mrs. Harve Holmes). She was a member of the Olive Church, where funeral services were held April 12, with Richard Hostetler and Ivan Weaver officiating.

Widrick, Elizabeth (Libbie) R., daughter of Jacob and Anna (Lyndaker) Roggie, was born near Croghan, N.Y., July 6, 1894; died at the Evergreen Nursing Home, Mannsville, N.Y., March 15, 1970; aged 75 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Jan. 11, 1927, she was married to John S. Widrick, who died Jan. 5, 1962. Surviving are 3 children (Clayton R., Anna Mae-Mrs. Raymond Roes, and Catherine-Mrs. Robert Barnes), 6 stepsons (Amos, Andrew, Chris, Ernest, Lawrence, and Ervin), one stepdaughter (Nina-Mrs. Reginald Zehr), 8 grandchildren, 24 stepgrandchildren, several step-great-grandchildren, one sister (Katie-Mrs. Erwin Z. Lehman), and one brother (John L.) Funeral services were held at the Woodville Church, March 18, with Andrew Gingerich officiating; assisted by Richard Zehr.

Yoder, Enos M., son of Jacob S. and Elizabeth (Moyer) Yoder, was born at Souderton, Pa., Aug. 18, 1879; died at the Angeline Nursing Home, North Wales, Pa., April 11, 1970; aged 90 y. 7 m. 24 d. Surviving are his wife (Emma L.), 4 sons (Jacob B., Paul B., William B., and Walton B.), 2 daughters (Elizabeth B.-Mrs. Donald D. Stover and Sara B. Yoder), 15 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 3 sisters, and one brother. He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held April 15, with Richard C. Detweiler officiating.

Yoder, John Henry, son of Phenas and Susanne (Miller) Yoder, was born in Middlefield, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1909; died in Berne, Ind., where he was visiting, --; aged 60 y. 7 m. On March 13, 1938, he was married to Susie Borntreger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Kenneth, Gene, Donald, Robert, and Thomas), 8 daughters (Pauline-Mrs. Joe Miller, Susan-Mrs. Adrian Hillen, Joanne-Mrs. Jesse Gehman, Nancy-Mrs. Frank Gallagher, Karen-Mrs. Russell Gould, Brenda, Cynthia, and Pamela), 8 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 5 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Burton Church, with Freeman Mast and Rudy Detweiler officiating; interment in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Zimmerman, Anna M., daughter of Samuel and Laura (Weaver) Eby, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Aug. 31, 1892; died at Lancaster, Pa., April 7, 1970; aged 77 y. 7 m. 7 d. On Sept. 21, 1912, she was married to Harvey S. Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Edna-Mrs. Roy D. Hackenberger and Esther-Mrs. John Zug), 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Esther Usner). She was preceded in death by one son (Harvey) and one daughter (Laura). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Weaverland Church, April 11, with James M. Shank and Luke J. Shank officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXIII, Number 19 - May 12, 1970, page 443, 444

Alliman, Sarah (Wyse), was born east of Wayland, Iowa, April 1, 1886; died in her sleep at her home in Wayland, Iowa, April 12, 1970; aged 84 y. 11 d. On March 17, 1917, she was married to Dan Alliman, who died in 1964. Surviving are 3 children (Gilbert, Francis-Mrs. Paul Miller, and Wayne), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Viola-Mrs. Dan G. Widmer). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held April 14, with Vernon S. Gerig officiating; interment in the nearby cemetery.

Aschleman, Barbara, daughter of Simon and Fannie Gingerich, was born in Davis Co., Ind., May 12, 1884; died in Auburn, Ind., April 13, 1970; aged 85 y. 11 m. 1 d. On Feb. 1, 1906, she was married to John Aschleman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Adeline Stucky and Mildred Palmer), 5 sons (William, Elmer, Cletus, Raymond, and Amos), 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Lavina Harshberger, Rosa Yoder, and Sarah Gingerich), and one brother (Rudy). She was a member of the North Leo Church, where funeral services were held April 19, with Merle G. Stoltzfus and Walter Stuckey officiating.

Bollinger, Jacob Ben, was born in 1884; died at Hutchinson, Kan., April 3, 1970; aged 86 y. His wife died in 1932. He was a member of the Pershing Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Johnson and Sons Memorial Chapel, April 6, with Sanford King officiating; interment in the Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, Kan.

Brenneman, Katie R., daughter of Eli S. and Annie Mann, was born in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., March 12, 1894; died in an automobile accident, April 5, 1970; aged 76 y. 23 d. On Nov. 26, 1919, she was married to I. Jacob Brenneman who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Myrtle-Mrs. John B. Shenk), one son (Harry M.), 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Henry R. and Eli R.) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Emily Keens and Anna-Mrs. William Campbell). She was a member of the New Danville Church, where funeral services were held April 9, with Jay Garber, Elias Groff, and David Thomas officiating.

Detweiler, Irvin Haldeman, son of John and Kate (Haldeman) Detweiler, was born in New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 19, 1886; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., April 14, 1970; aged 83 y. 5 m. 26 d. On Oct. 20, 1917, he was married to Edna Anglemoyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Abram Goshow and Dorothy-Mrs. Floyd Goshow), 6 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held April 18, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gingrich, Lloyd Harold, son of Jacob and Phoebe (Bachman) Gingrich, was born at Metamora, Ill., Dec. 3, 1907; died at the Eureka (Ill.) Hospital, from a coronary attack, April 14, 1970; aged 62 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Jan. 21, 1942, he was married to Wilma Staker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Margaret Phoebe and Wesley Lloyd), 2 sisters (Mrs. Amelia Scott and Laura-Mrs. Glennwood Imhoff), and 4 brothers (Joseph, Edward, Solomon, and Arthur). He was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held April 16, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in the Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.

Harshberger, John E., son of John F. and Amanda (Shetler) Harshberger, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 20, 1917; died at Scottdale, Pa., from a coronary occlusion, April 25, 1970; aged 53 y. 3 m. 5 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mary Harshberger and Anna Brilhart) and one brother (Erwin L.). He was a member of the Scottdale Church, where funeral services were held April 28, with Gerald C. Studer officiating: interment in the Scottdale Cemetery.

Hartzell, Ida, daughter of Jacob and Nettie Burkholder, was born in McPherson Co., Kan., Feb. 23, 1885; died at Pueblo, Colo., April 8, 1970; aged 85 y. 1 m. 16 d. On June 28, 1903, she was married to Perceville Miller, who died Jan. 27, 1951. On March 22, 1959, she was married to Harley Hartzell, who died April 16, 1964. Surviving are 4 daughters (Nettie Brenneman, Bessie Manweiler, Ethel Mooring, and Florence Schrock), 4 sons (Leroy, Elgin, Cecil, and Percy Miller), 31 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Callie Leitzel). She was preceded in death by one son (Delmer Miller) on Sept. 30, 1968. She was a member of the Pueblo Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Church, Yoder, Kan., April 13, with Sanford King and Edward Yutzy officiating; interment in the Yoder Mennonite Cemetery.

Hochstetler, Eli G., son of Gideon J. and Elizabeth (Schrock) Hochstetler, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Nov. 14, 1889; died at Rigby, N.D., March 16, 1970; aged 80 y. 4 m. 2 d. on Oct. 31, 1912, he was married to Edna L. Yoder, who died March 26, 1954. On July 17, 1955, he was married to Emma Witmer Yoder, who died Oct. 9, 1963. Surviving are 7 children (Melvin, Rhoda-Mrs. Joe Bacher, Perry, Emery, Vernon, Dora Belle-Mrs. David Bacher, and Carl), 2 stepchildren (Mrs. Ottis Yoder and Richard Yoder), 46 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob, John, and David), and 4 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Dan Graber, Lovina Hochstetler, Mattie-Mrs. I. J. Yoder, and Susanna-Mrs. Neal Bontrager). He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel and Levi) and one sister (Anna). In 1919, he was ordained as deacon, in 1923 as minister, and in 1926 as bishop, serving the Lakeview Church and the North Central Conference. He was a member of the Lakeview Church. Funeral services were officiated by Rufus Beachy, E. D. Hershberger, and F. E. Kauffman; interment in the Lakeview Cemetery.

Lapp, Lena Lucinda, daughter of Dan and Mary Kauffman, was born in Harper, Kan., Oct. 1, 1890; died at Kalispell, Mont., --. On Dec. 13, 1911, she was married to Frank B. Lapp, who died in 1966. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mary Oesch, Anna Birky, and Esther Hogue), 7 sons (John, Clarence, Edward, Wayne, Jason, George, and Floyd), 44 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. George Hoylman, Mrs. Elle Slater and Mrs. Sam Hoylman). She was preceded in death by one son (Willard) in 1941. Services were held at the Wagner Funeral Home with D. D. Brenneman officiating: interment in the Conrad Cemetery.

Lehman, Christina, daughter of Phillip and Katie (Roggie) Moser, was born at Kirchnerville, N.Y., March 21, 1902; died at the home of her daughter, Janet, Lowville, N.Y., April 16, 1970; aged 68 y. 26 d. On June 22, 1926, she was married to Emanuel K. Lehman, who died March 7, 1965. Surviving are 7 children (Eunice-Mrs. Wilford Roggie, Phyllis-Mrs. Norman Lyndaker, Richard D., Joyce-Mrs. Ellis Moser, Carolyn-Mrs. Donald Henry, Janet-Mrs. Donald Roggie, and Elton D.), 20 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Naumburg Conservative Church, where funeral services were held April 19, with Richard Zehr officiating; interment in the Croghan Church Cemetery.

Ramseyer, John E., son of Frederick and Rosina (Ummel) Ramseyer, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1886; died at his home near Smithville, Ohio; following an extended illness, April 17, 1970; aged 84 y. 1 m. 29 d. On Feb. 1, 1912, he was married to Mae Rader, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ella Pearl-Mrs. Paul Smucker and Mae-Mrs. Vernon Smucker), 3 sons (Paul H., John, Jr., and Roy), 21 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Henry), and one sister (Mrs. Sarah Hastings). He was preceded in death by 6 sisters and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church. Funeral services were held April 20, with Stanford Mumaw and Bill Detweiler officiating; interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Ruby, Mahlon Glen, son of Nicklas and Sarah Ruby, died at Stratford, Ont., March 28, 1970. On Nov. 25, 1939, he was married to Ruby Mildred Mohr, who died June 21, 1969. Surviving are 3 sons (Howard, Fred, and Carl), 2 granddaughters, 2 brothers (Nelson and Ervin), and one sister (Emaline-Mrs. Ervin Bast). He was a member of the Tavistock Church, where funeral services were held March 30, with Wilmer R. Martin officiating; interment in the East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Stutzman, David, son of David D. and Mary Ann (Beckler) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Neb., Sept. 22, 1900; died at Lebanon, Ore., from Parkinson's disease, April 11, 1970; aged 69 y. 6 m. 20 d. On April 29, 1920, he was married to Fannie Boshart, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Bernice, Doris, Berdella, Cecil, Leon, and David, Jr.), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Amos Boshart and Mrs. Verda Hostetler), and 2 brothers (Ira and Albert). He was preceded in death by 2 children (Kirk and Nadine) who died in infancy. He was a member of the Lebanon Church. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, Albany, Ore., April 14, with Willard Osborne and George Kauffman officiating; interment in the Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Yothers, Richard Henry, son of Henry R. and Edna (Musselman) Yothers, was born at Doylestown, Pa., May 6, 1951; died at the Allentown (Pa.) General Hospital, from injuries received in an automobile accident, April 16, 1970; aged 18 y. 11 m. 10 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are 11 brothers and sisters (Kenneth, Ray, Paul, Abram, Robert, Arlene-Mrs. William Ruth, Kathryn-Mrs. David Schlosser, Blanche-Mrs. Kenneth Freed, Jean-Mrs. Wilson Anders, Doris-Mrs. Clyde Hunsberger ,and Betty Lou-Mrs. John Clemmer). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held April 20, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Zook, Albert W., son of John and Pheobe (Detweiler) Zook, was born at New Wilmington, Pa., March 15, 1902; died at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, from a heart attack, March 19, 1970; aged 68 y. 4 d. On Nov. 27, 1924, he was married to Irene Harshbarger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Clifford Eugene, Albert Allen, Dorothy-Mrs. William McGiew, and Louise-Mrs. B. E. Cheshier), 2 brothers (J. L. Zook and J. E. Zook), and 3 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. Chares Black, Florence-Mrs. E. F. Campbell, and Gladys-Mrs. Ralph Herman). He was a member of the Oak Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, March 23, with Lotus Troyer and Millard Fuller; interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Smithville, Ohio.

Transcriber's note: "Pheobe" as in the original.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXIII, Number 20 - May 19, 1970, page 467, 468

Brubacher, Levi B., son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Brubacher, was born in Woolwich Twp., April 16, 1884; died at the Elmira Nursing Home, Dec. 25, 1969; aged 85 y. 8 m. 9 d. On May 14, 1911, he was married to Amanda Brubacher, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Sylvester, Amos, Elias, Melinda, and Sue-Mrs. Norman Weber), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Menno and Israel). He was a member of the Elmira Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 28, with Vernon Leis officiating; interment in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Gerber, Rosa, daughter of Samuel and Magdelenia (Sears) Gerber, was born in Tazewell Co., Oct. 3, 1888; died at Eureka, Ill., April 10, 1970; aged 81 y. 6 m. 7 d. Surviving are one brother (M. S.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Wubben and Mrs. Ruth King). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Morton, Ill., where funeral services were held April 12, with Clyde Fulmer officiating; interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Elm Grove, Township.

Hostetler, Leah Catherine, daughter of Wesley and Leah (Zook )Yoder, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, July 26, 1900; died at Gallipolis, Ohio, in an automobile accident, April 27, 1970; aged 69 y. 9 m. 1 d. On Jan. 18, 1921, she was married to Hamer V. Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Helen-Mrs. Stanley P. Yoder, Miriam-Mrs. Howard Headings, Kenneth, and Max), 17 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the South Union Church, West Liberty, Ohio, where funeral services were held May 1, with Roy S. Koch and Lester Roth officiating; interment in the South Union cemetery.

King, Nelson Levi, son of Abraham and Mattie (Yoder) King, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Feb. 28, 1894; died in the Ohio Valley General Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va., from a heart attack, April 20, 1970; aged 76 y. 1 m. 23 d. on April 26, 1914, he was married to Grace Stayrook, who died Dec. 30, 1927. On Feb. 27, 1929, he married Anna Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Margaret Elizabeth Hornbeck, Dwight Abraham, Eldon Lewis, Velda Clarabelle Parson, Verda Mildred Koehler, and Martha Ellen), 23 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 children (William Clifford, Mary Thelma, and Martin Luther). In July, 1948, he was ordained to the ministry and served as pastor of the church at Fairpoint, Ohio. He was a member of the Fairpoint Church. Funeral services were held at the Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio, April 23, with Raymond Shank and Roy Sauder officiating; interment in the Holly Memorial Gardens.

Martin, Cleason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Sept. 30, 1908; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., from cancer, April 18, 1970; aged 61 y. 6 m. 19 d. Surviving are 5 brothers (Irvin, Alvin, Noah, Milton, and Henry), and 6 sisters (Hannah, Melinda, Sarah-Mrs. Joseph Horst, Salome-Mrs. Ezra Brubacher, Mary-Mrs. Absolom Bowman, and Edna-Mrs. Ivan Weber). He was a member of the Moorfield Church. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Church, April 21, with Vernon Lies and Nelson Martin officiating; interment in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.

Nissley, John B., son of Andrew and Barbara (Bomberger) Nissley, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., died at Village Vista Nursing Home; aged 85 y. His wife, Anna Nissly, died in 1947. Surviving are 6 children (Ivan, Vera, Anna Mae-Mrs. Paul R. Newcomer, John H., Jr., Kathryn Hess, and Rhoda-Mrs. James Brandt), 12 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Elmira Nissley and Anna B. Swartzendruber). He was a member of the Chestnut Hill Church, where funeral services were held April 10 with Raymond Charles and Landis Sangrey officiating.

Transcriber's note: "Nissley" is also spelled as "Nissly" in the original.

Showalter, Franklin Stanley, son of Arb C. and Pearl (Heatwole) Showalter, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 26, 1928; died at Harrisonburg, Va., from an apparent heart attack, April 22, 1970; aged 41 y. 3 m. 27 d. Surviving are his father, one brother (Harry), and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Weavers Church, where funeral services were held April 24, with Dewitt Heatwole, Mahlon Blosser, and Alvin Kanagy officiating; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Souder, Esther M., daughter of Hiram and Emaline (Moyer) Clemmer, was born in Franconia Twp., Nov. 24, 1891; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of carcinoma, April 21, 1970; aged 78 y. 4 m. 28 d. On Aug. 24, 1912, she was married to Menno B. Souder, who died Feb. 14, 1969. Her husband served as pastor for over 50 years. Surviving are 2 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Floyd Hackman and Emma), one granddaughter, one foster grandson, one sister (Emma Clemmer), and one brother (Laaden M. Clemmer). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held April 25, with Leroy Godshall, Curtis Bergey, and Arthur Roth officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Steinman, Alvin, son of John L. and Leah (Gerber) Steinman, was born in Wellesley Twp., May 21, 1904; died at his home at Petersburg, Ont., Feb. 14, 1970; aged 65 y. 9 m. 2 d. On Sept. 16, 1931, he was married to Mary Erb, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ross) and 4 grandchildren. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 17, with Emanuel Steinman and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Stevens, Katherine, daughter of Tony and Elva (Norris) Kares, was born at Pekin, Ill., Aug. 19, 1919; died at the Pekin (Ill.) Hospital, March 24, 1970; aged 50 y. 7 m. 5 d. On April 18, 1942, she was married to William F. Stevens, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James A.), one daughter (Mrs. Elva Kay Remmers), and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of the Midway Church. Funeral services were held at the Kuecks Funeral Home, March 27, with Paul Rupp officiating; interment in the Lakeside Cemetery.

Summers, Florence, daughter of Samuel D. and Mary (Weaver) Martin, was born at Goodville, Pa., Oct. 30, 1895; died unexpectedly at her home, Smoketown, Pa., April 27, 1970; aged 74 y. 5 m. 28 d. On Sept. 1, 1917, she was married to Jacob H. Summers, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (John, Calvin, Paul, Mervin, Luke, and Mark), 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (S. Weaver and Elmer Martin). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, Pa., April 30, with Paul Zeph officiating; interment in the Goodville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Beachy, Sadie, daughter of Christian L. and Anna (Roth) Ropp, was born at Bay Port, Mich., Jan. 13, 1902; died at Sarasota, Fla., May 2, 1970; aged 68 y. 3 m. 20 d. On April 12, 1925, she was married to Ben Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Margaret-Mrs. Lawrence Pamer, Doris-Mrs. Clayton Albrecht, Ruth-Mrs. Earl Delp, Judy-Mrs. Ernest Martin, and Sheryl), 3 sons (Vernon, Eldon, and Roy), 24 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mabel Ropp, Mrs. Allen Slagel, and Mrs. Ray Wyse). She was preceded in death by 4 children (Leona, Paul, James, and an infant daughter). She was a member of the Pigeon River Church, where funeral services were held May 6, with Jesse Yoder, Luke Yoder, and Earl Maust officiating; interment in the Pigeon River Church Cemetery. A service was also held at the Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Sarasota, Fla., with John Shenk officiating.

Bishop, Clara Overholt, daughter of William G. and Hannah (Overholt) Gross, was born in Bedminster, Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Aug. 26, 1891; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of cancer, May 3, 1970; aged 78 y. 8 m. 7 d. On Dec. 31, 1910, she was married to Henry A. Bishop, who died Jan. 16, 1966. Surviving are 2 daughters (Irma-Mrs. Lawrence F. Nyce and Edna-Mrs. Daniel M. Landes), one son (Earl), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Edward Detweiler, Mrs. Clarence Hendricks, Mrs. Walter Rush, Mrs. Wallace Derstein, and Mrs. Ruth Moyer), and 2 brothers (Clayton and Henry Gross). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held May 6, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Brunk, Anna E., daughter of Solomon F. and Suzanna (Heatwole) Rhodes, was born March 13, 1876; died at Harrisonburg, Va., April 30, aged 94 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Sept. 9, 1900, she was married to John M. Brunk, who died Nov. 12, 1930. Surviving are 2 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Alvin Schrock and Gladys-Mrs. Tilman Yoder), 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Orvin D.). Funeral services were held at the Weavers Church, May 3, with Daniel B. Suter and Mahlon L. Blosser officiating; interment in the Weavers Church Cemetery.

Hartzler, Iva, daughter of Christian K. and Mary Ann (Yoder) Hartzler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, March 16, 1888; died at the Latham Care Center, Bellefontaine, Ohio, May 5, 1970; aged 82 y. 1 m. 19 d. Surviving are one niece (Mrs. Delta Swartz), and one nephew (Paul P. King). She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held May 8, with Roy S. Koch officiating; assisted by Eldon King, interment in the South Union Mennonite Cemetery.

Leatherman, Daniel M., son of John and Mary (Meyers) Leatherman, was born in Bedminster Twp., March 18, 1880; died at the Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown, Pa., April 11, 1970; aged 90 y. 24 d. he was married to Sallie M. Meyers and Anna Mary Alderfer, both of whom preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter (Anna-Mrs. Clayton H. Detweiler), 2 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Deep Run Church East, where funeral services were held with Ervin Nace, Cleon Nyce, and Abram Yothers officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Mishler, Myra V., daughter of Daniel S. and Polly (Hershberger) Yoder, was born in Richland Twp., Dec. 14, 1896; died at her home in Conemaugh Twp., near Johnstown, Pa., April 16, 1970; aged 73 y. 4 m. 2 d. On March 15, 1927, she was married to Walter Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Merle S.), one daughter (Grace-Mrs. Donald Speigle), 9 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (S. Newton and J. Norman). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral services were held at the Stahl Church, April 19, with Sanford G. Shetler, Melvin Nussbaum, and Art McPhee officiating; interment in the Stahl Mennonite Cemetery.

Otto, Abraham, son of Mary and the late Jonas Otto, was born in Arcola, Ill., Dec. 18, 1924; died near his home near Hartville, Ohio, in an automobile accident; May 1, 1970; aged 45 y. 4 m. 13 d. On Oct. 16, 1947, he was married to Amanda Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Linda, Wayne, Ruth, and Floyd), his mother, 5 brothers (Sam, Joel, Dan, Jonas, Jr., and John), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Louis Stoll, Martha, and Amanda). He was a member of the Hartville Church, where funeral services were held May 4, with Edward Diener and Richard Ross officiating; interment in the church cemetery.

Slagle, Larry R., son of Kenneth C. and Thelma O. (Gossaro) Slagle, was born at Johnstown, Pa., July 8, 1950; died in South Vietnam in the service, April 15, 1970; aged 19 y. 9 m. 7 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are 4 brothers (Daniel, James, Paul, and Samuel), one sister (Dawn Marie), one half brother (Kenneth Eugene), parental grandmother (Mrs. Laura Bloom), and maternal grandmother (Mrs. Merna Gossaro). Funeral services were held at the Stahl Church, April 25, with Sanford G. Shetler officiating; interment in the Grand View Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.

Smith, Leidy Detweiler, son of John and Mary (Detweiler) Smith was born at Perkasie, Pa., July 17, 1887; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of septicemia, May 1, 1970; aged 82 y. 9 m. 14 d. On Jan. 7, 1911, he was married to Laura H. Kratz, who died Nov. 6, 1969. Surviving are one son (Harley K.), and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Miriam) in 1934. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held May 4, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Steinman, Mary, daughter of John and Katherine (Miller) Schmidt, was born in Baden, Ont., Sept. 1, 1891; died at the St. Mary's Hospital, April 29, 1970; aged 78 y. 7 m. 28 d. She was married to Moses Steinman, who died in 1960. Surviving are one son (Roy), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Harold Leis), 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Noah and Aaron), and one sister (Elmina). She was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held May 2, with Albert Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Weaver, Jay Nelson, son of Irwin M. and Esther (Martin) Weaver, was born Aug. 13, 1952; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, as a result of an automobile accident, Feb. 13, 1970; aged 17 y. 6 m. Surviving in addition to his parents are 2 brothers (Lamar and Dennis), one sister (Joy), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Martin), and parental grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Luke S. Weaver). He was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 17, with Elam W. Stauffer and David N. Thomas officiating; interment in the Landis Valley Cemetery.

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