Gospel Herald Obituaries - August, 1947

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Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 19 - August 5, 1947 - pp. 398, 399

Doutrich.-Anna, daughter of the late Reuben and Magdalene Wenger, was born in Salisbury Twp.; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., after a three-week illness, June 19, 1947; aged 82 y. Her husband (David Doutrich) predeceased her. Surviving are 8 children (Aldus W., Gap, Pa.; John G., New Holland, Pa.; Susan B.-Mrs. William Hess, and Sylvan, both of Gap; Jason, Paradise, Pa.; David L., Rohrerstown, Pa.; Maurice, Kinzers, Pa.; and Maud-Mrs. Harry Bachman, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the home of her son (Aldus) and at the Hershey Church, Kinzers, Pa., in charge of George Graham and Amos Weaver. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Engel.-Peter, son of Nicholas and Mary (Schertz) Engel, was born in Alsace-Lorraine in 1892; passed away at his home in East Petersburg, Pa., April 14, 1947; aged 54 y. He was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife (Lizzie Wiker Engel), one brother and 3 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Daniel S. Kauffman, Leah-Mrs. Joseph King, Lizzie-Mrs. Samuel Miller, all of Parkesburg; and Nicholas, Coatesville, Pa.). His parents, 2 brothers, and one sister predeceased him. One brother (Joseph) followed him in death on May 30. Funeral services were held at the home on April 18. Burial was made in the East Petersburg Cemetery.

Fox.-Edwin G., Jr., son of Edwin and Elizabeth (Good) Fox, was born Oct. 8, 1934; died at the Lancaster, Pa., General Hospital, July 9, 1947; aged 12 y. 9 m. 1 d. Death resulted from burns received when a kerosene can exploded. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Harold and Marvin), 2 sisters (Beatrice Arlene and Marian Elizabeth), and 3 grandparents (John Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Barton Good). Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville, Pa., Mennonite Church, with Benjamin Weaver and Moses Gehman officiating. Texts: Job 7:7-10; 14:1, 2. Brief services were also conducted at the home and at the grave, by Howard Good.

Good.-Sarah Musser was born July 22, 1860; died at the home of her daughter (Lizzie Sauder) in Bowmansville, Pa., July 19, 1947; aged 86 y. 11 m. 27 d. Her husband (Moses Good) predeceased her. Surviving are 8 children (Mary-Mrs. Harry Busser, Jonathan, Lizzie-Mrs. Samuel Sauder, Enos, Hettie-Mrs. Weaver Zimmerman, Elam, Sallie, Emma-Mrs. Edwin Sweigart,and Ella-Mrs. William Hoshouer), 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary Ann Bowman). She was a member of the Bowmansville, Pa., Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted by Benjamin Weaver and Howard Good. Text: I Peter 1:3-5. Services at the grave were in charge of Moses Gehman.

Grosh.-Oliver P., son of Martin P. and Mary (Roose) Grosh, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., Dec. 6, 1867; died April 28, 1947 after an illness of four weeks; aged 79 y. 4 m. 22 d. He spent most of his life in the vicinity of Elkhart, Ind. On Oct. 18, 1890 he was united in marriage to Emma Garber, who preceded him in death. One daughter (Edna-Mrs. George Smeltzer) also predeceased him. Surviving are one son (Walter A., Akron, Ohio), 3 daughters (Myrtle-Mrs. Calvin Smeltzer, of Elkhart; Ida-Mrs. Prontus Brubaker, Edwards, Mo.; and Bessie-Mrs. A. D. Weaver, of Elkhart), one foster son (Henry Neff, of Elkhart), and one sister (Lydia A., of Elkhart). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church for over fifty years and served as deacon for many years. Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, in charge of John Gingrich and J. S. Hartzler. Burial was made in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Kauffman.-Emma W., daughter of the late David and Mary (Witmer) Baker, was born Nov. 18, 1866; passed away at her home, June 22, 1947; aged 80 y. 7 m. 4 d. She was married to Morris K. Kauffman, who preceded her in death. Two children also predeceased her. Surviving are 7 children (D. Baker, C. Raymond, J. Harold, and Mae-Mrs. Ammon Bucher, all of Manheim, Pa., Blanche-Mrs. Monroe E. Garber, Elizabethtown, Pa.; Robert L., at home; and Wilbur B., Silver Springs, Pa.), 21 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (David, Lodi, N. Y.). She was a member of the Landisville, Pa., Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted June 25 at the Koser Funeral Home by Hiram Kauffman, and at the Landisville Church by Christian Frank and Henry Lutz. Burial was made in the Silver Spring Cemetery.

Landis.-Bertha W., daughter of Annie (Witmer) and the late Jonas Landis, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., Dec. 11, 1899; passed away at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, following an operation, July 1, 1947; aged 47 y. 6 m. 20 d. Surviving are her mother, one sister (Frances-Mrs. Albert Yoder, Bainbridge, Pa.), and other relatives. One sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Ray Spitler) preceded her in death. At the age of eleven she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Good Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, Pa. At the age of eighteen she began her life work of teaching school. Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, in charge of Ira Z. Miller, Nevin Miller, and Stoner Krady.

Miller.-James J., son of Jost B. and Anna (Yoder) Miller, was born near Millersburg, Ohio, May 27, 1875; passed away at his home, in Crystal Springs, Kans., June 25, 1947; aged 72 y. 28 d. In his youth he was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Mennonite Church. On Oct. 16, 1898, he was united in marriage to Emma Brobst, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mae, at home; Beulah-Mrs. Milo Zimmerman, Akron, Pa.; Lela-Mrs. Ben Naffziger, Crystal Springs, Kans.; and Ola-Mrs. Willard Hooley, Hammett, Idaho), 3 sons (Norman, Forrest, and Freeman, all of Crystal Springs), 18 grandchildren, 3 sisters, and one brother. An infant daughter preceded him in death. In 1901 he moved from Jet, Okla., to Iowa, La., and later to Texas. In 1910, with his family, he moved to Crystal Springs, Kans. Funeral services were held at the Crystal Springs Mennonite Church, in charge of Gideon G. Yoder. Text: I Cor. 15:20-23. Interment was made in the near-by cemetery.

Rhodes.-Eliza Ann, daughter of John C. and Elizabeth (Mishler) Gingerich, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 1, 1876; died at her home in Sharon Twp., July 17, 1947; aged 70 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Dec. 7, 1897 she was united in marriage to Christian J. Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Frank, Emery, and Eldon, Kalona, Iowa; Omar J., Cedar Rapids, Iowa; John, Washington, Iowa; Mrs. Fred Fry, Iowa City, Iowa; Mrs. Amos Hostetler and Mrs. Walter Marner, Kalona, Iowa), 5 brothers (Aaron B., Lewis O., Frank, and Chris, of Kalona; and Jesse, of Iowa City), 2 sisters (Mrs. Eli J. Stutzman, of Kalona; and Mrs. Noah Bender, Goshen, Ind.), one half-brother (George W., Saint James, Minn.), one foster sister (Mrs. Frank Gingerich, Upland, Calif.), 20 grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, near Kalona, July 20, in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber and D. J. Fisher. Burial was made in the East Union Cemetery.

Roth.-Daniel, son of the late John and Barbara (Beller) Roth, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Feb. 17, 1864; died of a heart attack, May 28, 1947; aged 83 y. 3 m. 11 d. His wife preceded him in death in 1939. One infant daughter also predeceased him. Surviving are 5 children (Christian, Crosshill, Ont.; Samuel, Bamberg, Ont.; Joseph, Corfu, N. Y.; Beana-Mrs. Abe Graber, Middlebury, Ind.; and Atlina-Mrs. Moses Jantzi, Wellesley, Ont.), one brother (John, of Ontario), and 3 sisters (Lena-widow of the late John Albrecht, Beana-Mrs. Dan Ropp, and Katie-Mrs. Henry Albrecht, all of Ontario). Funeral services were conducted by Samuel Lichti at the late home of the deceased May 31, and at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, of which he was a member from the time of his youth.

Unruh.-Arlin Dale, third son of Joe and Sarah Unruh, was born near Wilmore, Kans., Feb. 28, 1933; passed away at the St. Anthony Hospital, Dodge City, Kans., June 25, 1947; aged 14 y. 3 m. 27 d. Death was caused by injuries received in an airplane crash. One brother (Melvin) was killed in the same accident. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Merle and Dwayne) and a large number of other relatives and friends. One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death several years ago. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was received into the Calvary Mennonite Church, Greensburg, Kans., on March 7, 1947. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Methodist Church, in Greensburg, in charge of P. A. Friesen, E. M. Yost, and Samuel Janzen. Texts: II Sam. 15:15; Matt. 24:44.

Unruh.-Melvin, oldest son of Joe and Sarah Unruh, was born Jan. 10, 1925; passed away at his home, near Wilmore, Kans., June 25, 1947; aged 22 y. 5 m. 15 d. Death was caused by injuries received in an airplane crash, in which his brother (Arlin Dale) was also killed. At the age of ten he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was received into the Calvary Mennonite Church, Greensburg, Kans. He filled the office of Sunday school superintendent for some time. One brother and 2 sisters predeceased him several years ago. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Merle and Dwayne) and a large number of other relatives and friends. In 1943 he graduated from high school and in 1945 entered a two-year period of Civilian Public Service, first at Belton, Mont., and later at Marboro, N. J., in mental hospital work. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Methodist Church, in Greensburg, by P. A. Friesen, E. M. Yost, and Samuel Janzen. Texts: II Sam 15:15; Matt. 24.44.

Weber.-Elizabeth, daughter of the late Israel and Susanna Gehman, was born Aug. 1, 1868; died July 14, 1947; aged 78 y. 11 m. 13 d. On Sept. 17, 1892 she was married to John M. Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Henry, William, Lucy-Mrs. Henry Martin, Lizzie-Mrs. Levi Horning, John, and Andrew), 34 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Benjamin, David, and Israel), and one sister (Lavina-Mrs. Amos Burkhart). Four daughters preceded her in death. In her youth she united with the Bowmansville, Pa., Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the church, by Benjamin Weaver. Text: II Cor. 5:1. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder.-Simon C., son of Christian and Mary (Lantz) Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 24, 1858; passed away near Woodburn, Oreg., April 7, 1947; aged 88 y. 10 m. 13 d. As a young man he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. On Sept. 18, 1888, he was married to Nancy Eash, who preceded him in death. They lived in Indiana until 1906, when with their family they moved to Hubbard, Oreg. Two sons (Clayton and Arie) predeceased him. Surviving are one daughter (Elfie-Mrs. Dan Widmer, Woodburn, Oreg.), 2 sons (Roy, Hillsboro, Oreg..; and Albert, Amity, Oreg.), 14 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by C. I.. Kropf and E. Z. Yoder, at the Zion Church. Text: Ps. 116:15. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yousey.-Martha Elaine, daughter of Amos and Catherine (Streicher) Roth, was born in Clarence, N.Y., Aug. 27, 1923; died June 29,1947; aged 23 y. 10 m. 2 d. Death resulted from injuries sustained in an automobile accident which occurred near Akron, N.Y. Early in youth she united with the Clarence Center, N.Y., Mennonite Church. On June 2, 1945 she was united in marriage to Joseph Yousey, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, one brother (Wilford), 2 sisters (Arlene and Barbara Ann), 2 grandmothers, and many other relatives. Funeral services, conducted by Oscar Burkholder and D. Edward Diener, were held at the Clarence Center Church. Interment was made in the Good Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 20 - August 12, 1947 - p. 431

Conrad.-Amos B., son of Martin and Fannie (Boshart) Conrad, was born in Iowa, Feb. 20,1859; died July 19, 1947; aged 88 y. 4 m. 29 d. From Iowa he moved to Ohio, and then in 1882, to Oregon. In 1893 he was united in marriage to Mary Earnest, who predeceased him. To this union were born 3 sons. In 1902 he was married to Elizabeth Biery, and to this union was born one daughter. Surviving are his widow (Elizabeth), 4 children (Lester E. and Ada, Canby, Oreg.; Percy A., Hubbard, Oreg.; and Orie M., Tangent, Oreg.), 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. As a young man he united with the Mennonite Church, in Iowa, and at the time of his death was a member of the Zion congregation near Hubbard. Funeral services were in charge of C. I. Kropf, with Chester Kauffman and E. Z. Yoder assisting. Interment was made in the Zion Cemetery.

Good.-Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Cranson and Violet (Shantz) Good, was born May 21, 1943; passed away at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ont., June 24, 1947; aged 4 y. 1 m. 3 d. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Kathryn Violet), her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Shantz, Freeport; and Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Good, Petersburg, Ont.), and a number of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were conducted June 27 at the Geiger Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Ont., in charge of Curtis Cressman, assisted by Manasseh Hallman. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Lehman.-Mary, daughter of Michael and Katherine Zehr, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Nov. 21, 1867; passed away at her home, near New Bremen, N.Y., May 14, 1947; aged 79 y. 5 m. 23 d. On Oct. 29, 1891 she was united in marriage to Christian Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 12 children (Benjamin, of Croghan; John, Beaver Falls, N.Y.; Samuel, Castorland, N.Y.; Mabel-Mrs. Benjamin Martin, and Ellen-Mrs. John Widrick, both of Lowville, N.Y.; Erwin, of Beaver Falls; Adah-Mrs.Reuben Lyndaker, Belford, N.J.; Catherine-Mrs. Leon Widrick, of Croghan; Norman, Hamburg, N.Y.; William, of New Bremen; Mary-Mrs. Seth Lehman, and Addison, both of Bever Falls), 60 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Joseph Yousey, of Beaver Falls; and Mrs. Harold Chaffee, of Hamburg), and 2 brothers (Michael, Adams, N.Y.; and Benjamin F., of Croghan). One son predeceased her. Funeral services, in charge of Gordon Schrag, were held May 18 at the First Mennonite Church, near New Bremen, of which she was a member. Text: Ps. 23. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Mellinger.-Anna E., daughter of the late Ezra H. and Mary (Andrews) Mellinger, was born near Paradise, Pa., June 2, 1889; passed away at the home of G. Parke Book, Soudersburg, Pa., where she had gone for a few days' rest, June 24, 1947; aged 58 y. 22 d. Death was caused by heart trouble. Surviving is one brother (Clarence, Strasburg, Pa.). For the past twenty years she had devoted her entire time to the purchasing of materials and cutting of garments for the Associated Sewing Circles, a work which was begun by her mother in 1920. She also served as treasurer of the Associated Sewing Circles for many years. Funeral services were conducted on June 27 by Clair Eby and G. Parke Book, at the Paradise Church, of which she was a member. Interment was made in the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Reynolds.-Norman W. Reynolds was born in Kansas City, Kans., June 9, 1925; passed away on July 10, 1947; aged 22 y. 1 m. 1 d. Death was caused by drowning. Surviving are his parents (of Merriam, Kans.), 2 brothers (Francis, Frankfort, Germany; and John David, at home), and 2 sisters (Betty Louise and Beverly Jean, at home). He was a member of the Argentine Mennonite Church, in Kansas City. Funeral services were held at the church, in charge of Edward Yoder and R. P. Horst. Burial was made in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

Risser.-Mary, daughter of the late Ephraim N. and Amelia (Erb) Eby, was born near Lititz, Pa., Sept. 22, 1880; passed away at the Lancaster, Pa., General Hospital, July 16, 1947; aged 66 y. 9 m. 24 d. On Aug. 27, 1901 she was united in marriage to Elam H. Risser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Anne-widow of Theodore M. Warner, Lakeside, Ohio; Martin, Bethel, Conn.; Ruth, and Lena, at home), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 2 sisters (Elmer, Amelia-Mrs. John M. Miller, Frank, and Elias, all of Lititz; Harry, Haverford, Pa.; and Martha-Mrs. C. F. Yake, Scottdale, Pa.). Two children (Miriam and Mary) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lititz Mennonite Church, having been baptized in 1902. Funeral services were conducted July 19 at the Lititz Church, by Wilmer Eby assisted by Franklin Cassel. Text: Isa. 26:3. Burial was made in the Hess Cemetery, near Lititz.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 21 - August 19, 1947 - p. 447

Heller.-Henry L., son of the late Abram and Eliza (Landis) Heller, was born at Talmadge, Pa., Jan. 9, 1856; died at Eden, July 8, 1947; aged 91 y. 5 m. 29 d. On Nov. 25, 1879, he was married to Fannie Rohrer, who predeceased him in 1894. On June 6, 1899, he was married to Katie K. Mellinger, who preceded him in death in 1937. One daughter (Bertha-Mrs. Samuel Ebersole) also predeceased him. Surviving are 5 children (Landis R., and Elmer R., both of Lancaster, Pa.; Arthur G., of Eden; Mary E.-Mrs. Harry N. Landis, Willow Street, Pa.; and Gertrude-Mrs. Jay C. Habecker, of Lancaster), 25 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Early in life he accepted Christ and united with the Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where he served as Sunday school superintendent for twenty-six years. He was also a charter member of the board of directors of the Oreville Mennonite Home. Funeral services were held at the home of his son (Arthur), with whom he resided, and at the Landis Valley Church, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Levi Weaver. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hershey.-Susan L., daughter of the late John and Lizzie (Mellinger) Eby, was born Jan. 16, 1885; died June 25, 1947; aged 62 y. 5 m. 9 d. Her death followed a year's illness caused by arthritis. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the church. On Nov. 15, 1905 she was united in marriage to Martin R. Hershey. Surviving are 6 sons and 4 daughters (Sem E., Kinzers, Pa.; Elizabeth-Mrs. Daniel Leaman, Lancaster, Pa.; M. Rohrer, Lititz, Pa.; Evelyn-Mrs. Elmer Leaman, Intercourse, Pa.; Amos H., of Kinzers; John O. and Sanford E., Gordonville, Pa.; Eby, Ronks, Pa.; and Emma and Miriam, at home, Intercourse, Pa.), 22 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Aaron Metzler, of Ronks, and Mary Kreider, of Gordonville), and 2 brothers (Ira and Jason, of Gordonville). Her passing has meant the loss of the faithful wife of a minister as well as a loving mother and a kind friend. Funeral services were held at the home, June 28, in charge of Amos Weaver, and at the Hershey Church, in charge of George Graham and Parke Book. Texts: Rev. 21; John 11:11-23. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hiser.-Samuel, son of Peter and Adina (King) Hiser, was born near Deer Creek, Ill., Oct. 27, 1890; died at his home, in Fisher, Ill., of a heart attack, July 25, 1947; aged 56 y. 8 m. 28 d. On Oct. 2, 1919 he was united in marriage to Alma Birky Kohli, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Stella-Mrs. Lee Spegal, Fisher, Ill.; Pauline-Mrs. LaVern Schiller, Thomasboro, Ill.; and Lois-Mrs. Donald Miller, Lake Toxaway, N. Car.), one stepdaughter (Lucille-Mrs. Paul DePaepe, Dewey, Ill.), 11 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Aaron, Champaign, Ill.; and Silas, Foosland, Ill.). His parents and one grandchild preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of Harold Zehr, and at the East Bend Church, Fisher, in charge of Ezra Yordy. Text: James 4:14. Interment was made in the East Bend Mennonite Cemetery.

Kanagy.-Jacob A., son of Eli H. and Nancy (Hartzler) Kanagy, was born Dec. 12, 1899; died of heart trouble, July 19, 1947; aged 47 y. 7 m. 7 d. On Dec. 31, 1944 he was married to Ruth Ackerman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Orpha Ellen), one sister (Mollie-Mrs. Orie Peachey), and 5 brothers (Amos H., John H., Pius H., and Isaiah D., all of Belleville, Pa.; and his twin, Eli E., Orrville, Ohio). His parents predeceased him. Funeral services were held July 22 at the home and at the Allensville, Pa., Mennonite Church, of which he was a member, conducted by Emanuel Peachey, Raymond Peachey, J. Elrose Hartzler, and Eli Zook. Burial was made in the nearby cemetery.

Lehman.-Arthur Risser, son of Benjamin and Anna (Risser) Lehman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 25, 1910; died at his home, Fentress, Va., Feb. 8, 1947; aged 36 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Dec. 26, 1935 he was united in marriage to Lula F. Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are his father, one son (Joseph Arthur), one sister (Lizzie-Mrs. Elmer Zeigler), and 3 brothers (Herman, Palmyra, Pa.; Irwin, Lake Park, Fla.; and Jacob, Fentress, Va.). In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. About six months prior to his death it was discovered that his failing health was due to cancer of the spine. Funeral services were conducted at the Fentress Mennonite Church, by C. D. Bergey and Eli Kramer. Text: Isa. 51:11. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Moshier.-Glendon John, infant son of Reuben and Esther (Roggie) Moshier, was born at the Lewis Co. General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., July 22, 1947; died at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, N.Y., Aug. 1, 1947; aged 10 d. Surviving are the parents, 3 grandparents (Mrs. Anna Roggie, and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Moshier), and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of Lloyd Boshart. Text: II Sam. 12:15-24. Interment was made in the Croghan Cemetery.

Rohrer-Elizabeth L., daughter of the late Henry D. and Elizabeth D. Heller, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 4, 1874; died after six weeks' illness, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter (Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Witmer), Soudersburg, Pa., May 23, 1947; aged 73 y. 3 m. 19 d. Her husband (John W. Rohrer) preceded her in death thirty-six years ago. One infant daughter (Mary Louella) also predeceased her. Surviving are 6 children (Harry H., Elizabethtown, Pa.; John Elvin, Strasburg, Pa.; Enos H., New Danville, Pa.; Elizabeth-Mrs. Caleb Witmer, Soudersburg, Pa.; Elsie-Mrs. Willis Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; and Pauline-Mrs. Ira J. Buckwalter, with whom she resided, Intercourse, Pa.), 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Anna H. Kreider, Lititz, Pa.), and one brother (Enos L., Country Club Heights). She was a member of the Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa. Funeral services were held May 26 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter at Soudersburg, in charge of Emory Herr, and at the Mellinger Church, in charge of Martin Hershey and David L. Landis. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 22 - August 26, 1947 - p. 479

Hostetter.-Henry E., son of Menno H. and Clara (Eby) Hostetter, was born in Washington Co., Md., April 21, 1943; died Aug. 8, 1947; aged 4 y. 3 m. 18 d. Death resulted when he fell off a tractor operated by his father. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Elizabeth M.), one brother (Isaac J.), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Hostetter and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben R. Eby), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Reiff Mennonite Church, Hagerstown, Md., in charge of Moses K. Horst and Stanley Martin. Text: Job 1:21. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Housour.-Anna S., only daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Kilmer) Wisler, was born Nov. 24, 1873; passed away at her home, near Elkhart, Ind., July 29, 1947; aged 73 y. 8 m. 5 d. On March 17, 1895 she was married to Alvin Housour, who died on May 29, 1943. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church. One daughter (Alma) and 3 grandchildren predeceased her. Surviving are 3 sons (Anson, Wakarusa, Ind.; Alvin Jr., Bristol, Ind.; and Alvah, at home), 4 daughters (Agnes-Mrs. Ernest Shaum, Elkhart, Ind.; Addie, Alice, and Alta, at home), 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The last day of her life she called her children home and requested them to meet her in heaven. Funeral services were held Aug. 1 at the Olive Church, near Elkhart, in charge of Clarence A. Shank. Text: Rev. 21:1. Her body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Risser.-Edna M., daughter of the late Martin M. and Ellen (Wolf) Buchen, was born Jan. 11, 1889; died July 14, 1947; aged 58 y. 6 m. 3 d. Surviving are her husband (Jacob W. Risser), 8 children (Edna, Kathryn, and Robert, at home; Carl, Paul, Leon, and Ruth-Mrs. Elwood Hershey, all of Lititz, Pa.; and Lillian-Mrs. Ivan M. Weaver, New Holland, Pa.), 2 brothers (Charles, Akron, Pa., and Jacob, Lancaster, Pa.), 2 sisters (Minerva-Mrs. Charles Smith, Reading, Pa., and Ella-Mrs. Samuel Foltz, Ephrata, Pa.), and 15 grandchildren. She was a member of the Hammercreek Mennonite Church, Lititz, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Hammercreek church, in charge of John S. Hess, Raymond Bucher, and Parke Heller. Burial was made in the Hammercreek Cemetery.

Short.-Oliver D., son of Amos and Rosa (Graber) Short, was born near Stryker, Ohio, May 4, 1890; passed away on July 23, 1947; aged 57 y. 2 m. 19 d. On Feb. 18, 1912 he was united in marriage to Lydia Short, who predeceased him about ten years ago. His father and one brother also preceded him in death. Surviving are his mother, one brother (Forrest), one sister (Edith-Mrs. Adam Short), and many other relatives and friends. Early in youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held July 26 at the Lockport Church, Stryker, in charge of D. Wyse Graber, Walter and Simon Stuckey. Interment was made in the Lockport Cemetery.

Suter.-Emanuel Jacob, son of Emanuel and Elizabeth (Swope) Suter, was born near Dale Enterprise, Va., Feb. 22, 1868; passed away at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, May 21, 1947; aged 79 y. 2 m. 29 d. On Feb. 16, 1893 he was united in marriage to Hettie Heatwole, who preceded him in death thirty years ago. Surviving are 3 sons (Marion, Edom, Va.; Lloyd, Hinton, Va.; and Grotton, Harrisonburg, Va.), 3 brothers (Swope, Harrisburg, Pa.; Eugene, Dale Enterprise, Va.; and Charles, Pittsburgh, Pa.), and one sister (Mrs. Laura Wenger of Dale Enterprise). He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at Weaver's Church, by S. H. Rhodes and W. L. Fawley. Interment was made in the nearby cemetery.

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