Brubaker.- Annie Z., daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Hoover, and widow of Isaac Brubaker, died at the home of her son (David) on Dec. 23, 1946; aged 77 y. Surviving are 3 children (David H. Sensenig, New Holland, Pa.); Harry Sensenig, Harrisburg, Pa.; and Mary-Mrs. Joseph 0. Hoover, Myerstown, Pa.), 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers and 6 sisters (Mrs. Jacob Weaver, Lancaster, Pa.; Benjamin and Mrs. Lizzie Martin, both of New Holland; David, Ephrata, Pa.; Mrs. John Horst, Bareville, Pa., Mrs. Lydia Martin, Gap, Pa.; Peter, Blue Ball, Pa.; Mrs. Ammon Weaver, East Earl, Pa.; Daniel, of New Holland ; and Mrs. John Shirk, of East Earl). In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Weaverland Church, East Earl, Dec. 26. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Brubaker.- Clara, daughter of the late Coleman and Susan Seebold, was born in Snyder Co., Pa., Sept. 30, 1889; departed this life, Feb. 13, 1947; aged 57 y. 4 m. 13 d. Surviving are her widowed husband (Michael M. Brubaker), 4 sons (Robert. Paul, Benjamin, and Albert), one daughter (Mrs. Samuel Sanders), 2 brothers, one sister, and one half brother. Funeral services were held at the Susquehanna Church, Port Trevorton, Pa., Feb. 16, in charge of John H. Reinard, assisted by William Shafer.

Lambright.- Susanna, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Miller) Yoder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Jan. 13, 1879; died at her home, in Shipshewana, Ind., after twelve days' illness, Feb. 13, 1947; aged 68 y. 1 m. Her death resulted from a heart condition. On Feb. 12, 1898 she was united in marriage to Michael Lambright, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Evan, Fred, Cleo, Guy, Clarence, and Harold) 3 daughters (Sarah-Mrs. Tobe Schrock, Mrs. Matilda Gare, and Grace-Mrs. Ira Leer), 35 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Samuel, Goshen, Ind.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Miller and Mrs. Menno J. Yoder, both of Emma, Ind.), and many other relatives and friends. In early life she gave her heart to the Lord and affiliated with the Mennanite Church, in which faith she continued until death. Funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, in charge of Josiah Miller, Lee Miller, and 0. S. Hostetler,

Lehman.- Kenneth Victor, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Lehman, passed away on Jan. 25, 1947; aged 18 y. 8 m. 14 d. His death was caused by injuries received in an automobile accident. He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa., and in 1946 he graduated from the Lancaster Mennonite School. Surviving are his parents, 7 brothers and 4 sisters (Roy J., of Lancaster; Edna-Mrs. Titus Sensenig, Ephrata Pa; Lester M., of Lancaster; Paul M., Carnegie, Pa.; Ruth-Mrs. Walter Leatherman, of Lancaster; G. Irvin, Nazareth, Ethiopia; Maurice E., Harrisonburg, Va.; J. Clair, Leaman Place, Pa.; Earl S., Chicago, Ill.; Gladys and Loretta, both at home). Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of Jacob Hess, and at the church, in charge of Stoner Krady and Noah Good. Text: Job 1:21. Interment was made in the Mellingers Cemetery, Lancaster.

Lesher.- Hettie S., daughter of the late Isaac and Mary (Stouffer) Stoner, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Aug. 2, 1862; passed away at the Chambersburg, Pa., Hospital, after a brief illness of pneumonia, Feb. 4, 1947; aged 82 y. 6 m. 2 d. She was a faithful member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. Her husband (Samuel Lesher) predeceased her a number of years ago. After his death she made her home with her sister (Mary Gesell), who also predeceased her. She then lived at the home of her nephew (Harry F. Gesell), and after his death recently she made her home for several weeks with a niece (Anna M. Martin), who survives. Also surviving are a number of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Feb 7 at the Chambersburg Church, in charge of Harvey B. Shank, assisted by Harold L. Hunsecker. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Marchant.- Effie Mae, daughter of the late J. W. Emmett, was a life-long resident of the Culp, Ark., community; died Dec. 26, 1946, at Wichita Falls, Tex., where she had gone, for her health's sake, two months previously; aged 44 y. She was received into the Bethel Springs Mennonite Church, at Culp, on May 13, 1945, and was responsible for the donation of the land on which the new school building now stands. Surviving are her widowed husband (T. A. Marchant), one son (John W.), one daughter (Claudine), 4 sisters (Mrs. Trecie Gower, and Mrs Ella Cypert, both of Spearman, Tex.; Mrs. Alice Harris, Corinne, Okla.; and Mrs.. Audrey Bagwell, Cashmere, Wash.), one brother (E. W. Emmett, Lake Charles, La.), and her widowed stepmother (Mrs. J. W. Emmett, Norfork, Ark.). Funeral services were held at the Community Church, near Calico Rock, Ark., in charge of Frank Horst. Burial was made in the near-by Staggs Cemetery. Text: Heb. 11:16.

Miller.- Jennifer Kay, daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Mishler) Miller, was born July 25, 1945; died Feb. 12, 1947; aged 1 y. 6 m. 18 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers (Franklin J., Dewayne J., and Gerald Keith), her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Irwin J. Miller), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Homer J. Mishler), and 4 great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Josiah J. Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan V. Yoder). One brother (Ralph) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, Ind., in charge of Percy J. Miller and Ira S. Johns.

Swartzentruber.- Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Katie Brandenberger, was born in Allen Co., Ind., March 17, 1865; passed away on Feb. 9, 1947; aged 81 y. 10 m. 22 d. Four days before her death she suffered cerebral hemorrhage. At the age of two she moved with her parents to Daviess Co., where she spent the remainder of her life. At an early age she united with the Old Order Amish Church. On July 7, 1923 she and her husband were received into the fellowship of the Berea Mennonite Church, Montgomery, Ind., where she continued as a faithful and consistent member. Her first husband (Manasses Graber) preceded her in death in 1894. To this union were born four children (Lila-Mrs. John Graber and Leander, both of whom also predeceased her, and Malinda-Mrs. Peter J. Stoll and Rose-Mrs. Jonas Graber, both of Montgomery). On July 3, 1902 she was married to Noah Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Louis, of Montgomery, with whom she and her husband made their home), one brother (Jacob, New Haven, Ind.), one sister (Amanda Slonecker, Nashville, Tenn.), 28 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Feb 12, at the home, in charge of Eli Swartzentruber and at the Berea Church, in charge of Tobias Slaubaugh and Edd P. Shrock. Text: Rom 14.8. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Durand.- Christian, son of the late George and Mary (Krabill) Durand, was born near Sterling, Ohio, March 14, 1875; died at the home of his niece (Mrs. Hugh Carns), Canton, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1946; aged 71 y. 9 m. 5 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. At the age of fourteen, he moved with his parents into the vicinity of Canton, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his life. As a young man he accepted the Progressive Mennonite faith, and in 1921 transferred his membership to the Beech Church, Louisville, Ohio, to which he remained faithful until death. Surviving are 2 nieces (Mrs. Hugh Carns and Mrs. George Young, both of Canton). His parents, one brother, and 2 sisters predeceased him. Funeral services were held in the Welch Funeral Home, in charge of 0. N. Johns. Burial was made in the North Industry Cemetery.

King.- Elmer Jacob, son of the late Isaac L. and Lydia (Zook) King, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, March 3, 1877; died at his home, Feb. 9, 1947; aged 69 y. 11 m. 6 d. From the time of his youth he was a member of the Mennonite Church. On March 3, 1904 he was united in marriage to Sarah Malinda Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Naomi-Mrs. Lester Slonecker, Bellefontaine, Ohio; Loren S., Floyd Y., and Forest E., all of West Liberty; and Ruth-Mrs. John Duerksen, Hesston, Kans.), 10 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 3 sisters (David P., Orrville, Ohio; Milton, of West Liberty; Mrs. Effie King and Mrs. Viola Shank, of Bellefontaine; and Mrs. Elsie Fry of West Liberty). Two grandchildren preceded him during the past year. His entire life was spent in the same vicinity, except for fourteen years when he lived in Wayne Co., Ohio. Funeral services were held at the South Union Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Feb. 11, in charge of Marion King, assisted by Wallace Kauffman and William G. Detweiler. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Klopfenstein.- Mary, oldest daughter of Daniel J. and Rachel (Kropf) Schrock, was born May 14, 1879; passed away at the Memorial Hospital, Harrisonville, Mo., after an illness of more than three years, Feb. 19, 1947; aged 67 y. 9 m. 5 d. At an early age she united with the Sycamore Grove congregation, Garden City, Mo., where she served faithfully as a Sunday-school teacher for many years. On Nov. 29, 1900 she was united in marriage to John E. Klopfenstein who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary Pearl-Mrs. Glen R. Miller, Goshen. Ind.), 2 grandsons, 3 brothers (William N., Eureka, Ill.; Emery, Kansas City, Mo.; and D. Ora, of Garden City), 3 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. T. L. Byler, of Goshen; Lydia-Mrs. 0. A. Kenagy, Eureka, Ill.; and Cora-Mrs. D. D. Driver, Hesston, Kans.), and a large number of other relatives. Her parents, one sister (Anna--Mrs. A. C. Kenagy), and one brother (J. Harve) predeceased her. Funeral services were held Feb. 22 at the home and at the Sycamore Grove Church, in charge of W. R. Hershberger and S. S. Hershberger. Text: II. Kings 20:1. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Kolb.- J. Clayton, son of John F. and Amanda Kolb, was born near Spring City, Pa., Sept. 12, 1874; died Jan. 29, 1947. On Nov. 9, 1897 he was united in marriage to Emma B. Longacre, of Yerkes, Pa., who preceded him in death in October, 1932. One daughter (Ruth) also predeceased him. Surviving are one daughter (Mary), 2 sons (Aaron and John), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. On Nov. 11, 1941 he suffered a light stroke, from which he never fully recovered. On May 15, 1943 he entered the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., where he resided until his death. Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Mennonite Home, in charge of Landis Brubaker and David Landis. Text: II Cor. 4:16-18. Interment was made in Hersheys' Cemetery.

Mast.- Artie, daughter of Alex and Amanda Miller, was born Feb. 19, 1879; died at her home, one week after suffering a stroke, Feb. 19, 1947; aged 68 y. In 1900 she was married to Henry A. Mast, who preceded her in death in 1945. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Walnut Creek, Ohio, Mennonite Church, of which she remained a faithful member until death. Surviving are 4 sons (Firman, Abe, Truman, and Wilbur), one daughter (Erma), 3 sisters (Mrs. Louise Henry, Warren, Ohio; Mrs. Cora Stutzman, Eustis, Fla.; and Mrs. Lizzie Hostetler, Sugarcreek, Ohio), one half sister (Mrs. Anna Cipriana, Ravenna, Ohio), 4 half brothers (Eldon, Chester, and Sidney Miller, all of Aurora, Ohio; and Adrian Miller, Urbana, Ohio), and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 21 at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Alvin W. Miller. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Mast.- Samuel F. Mast was born May 25, 1880; died Jan. 5, 1947; aged 66 y. 7 m. 10 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour. On confession of faith, he was baptized and received into the Martins Creek Mennonite Church, Millersburg, Ohio, of which he remained a member until death. He was married to Emma Swartzentruber, who preceded him in death in 1906. One daughter (Laura) followed her in death in April, 1907. On June 11, 1911 he was married to Nora Burkey, who predeceased him on Dec. 26, 1936. Surviving are one son (Jay, at home), one daughter (Mrs. Levi Oswald, Wooster, Ohio), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (David and Calvin, of Millersburg), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Dan Smucker, Harrisonburg, Va.; Mrs. H. N. Troyer, Hartville, Ohio; and Mrs. Joe Nafziger, Crystal Springs, Kans.). Funeral services were held at the church, Jan. 8, in charge of D. D. Miller, E. J. Varns, and S. W. Sommer.

Nitzsche.- Barbara, daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Eichelberger) Oswald, was born in New Orleans, La., Oct. 28, 1874; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Leonard Erb), at West Point, Nebr., Feb. 20, 1947; aged 72 y. 3 m. 23 d. She had been in failing health for some time, and was confined to her bed- for four weeks preceding her death. As a child she moved with her parents to Hopedale, Ill., and later to Fulda, Minn. On Nov. 22, 1890 she was united in marriage to Julius Nitzsche, who preceded her in death almost seventeen years ago. In 1902 they moved to a farm near Wisner, Nebr. Early in her married life she became a member of the Mennonite Church, and remained faithful until death. Surviving are 5 daughters and 4 sons (Emma-Mrs. J. W. Birky, Spartansburg, Pa.; Anna- Mrs. William Egli, Manson, Iowa; Bertha, Hesston, Kans.; Clara-Mrs. Sam Roth, of Wisner; Lillian-Mrs. Leonard Erb, West Point, Nebr.; Daniel and Arthur, Bancroft, Nebr.; Albert, Amenia, N. Dak.; and Elmer, Frazee, Minn.), 33 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Feb. 23, in charge of Milo Kauffman and Sam Oswald.

Roth.- Emma Stutzman was born Nov. 24, 1868; departed this life at her home in Chappell, Nebr., Sept. 16, 1946; aged 77 y. 9 m. 23 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. On Aug. 22, 1889 she was united in marriage to Edward Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (John, Calvin, Nick, Clara-Mrs. Delmar Becklar, of Chappell; Abe and Bessie-Mrs. Lester Mast, Julesburg. Colo.; Art, Crete, Nebr.; Eva-Mrs. Arthur Roth; and Mary-Mrs. Homer Schweitzer, Milford, Nebr.), 50 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one sister (Clara Hostetler, Wood River, Nebr.), and many other relatives and friends. One infant daughter (Nora), 3 brothers, and 5 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Chappell Mennonite Church, in charge of Alvin Gascho. Interment was made in the Mennonite Cemetery.

Weaver.- Elizabeth M., daughter of David 0. and Lizzie (Martin) Weaver, was born March 12, 1932; died at the Lancaster, Pa., Osteopathic Hospital, after several weeks' illness, Feb. 18, 1947; aged 14 y. 11 m. 6 d. Her illness was caused by scarlet fever, followed by rheumatic fever. Surviving are her parents, 7 brothers and 4 sisters (Rufus, Edna-Mrs. Frank Weaver, Ivan, John, Anna-Mrs. John Sensenig, Luke, Esther, David, Melvin, Harvey, and Ruth), her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John B. Weaver, New Holland, Pa.), and a number of other relatives. One sister (Elizabeth) preceded her in infancy. Funeral services were held Feb. 21 at the home, in charge of Menno Weaver, and at the Mennonite Church, in charge of Hershey Sensenig, and Joseph Hostetter. Texts: Rev. 21:4, Job 1:21. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Weaver.- Magdalena, daughter of the late Elam B. and Magdalena (Martin) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 22, 1881; passed away very unexpectedly at her home in Akron, Pa., Oct. 17, 1946; aged 64 y. 10 m. 26 d. On Aug. 23, 1903 she was married to John H. Weaver, who preceded her in death four months ago. Surviving are one daughter (Mabel, with whom she resided), one son (J. Landis), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Martin, Orrville, Ohio; and Emma-Mrs. Michael Sensenig, Stevens, Pa.), one brother (Harry, Brownstown, Pa.), 3 half sisters (Mrs. John Gockley, Millersville, Pa.; Mrs. Isaac Witmer, Martindale, Pa.; and Ruth Landis, Lititz, Pa.), 3 stepbrothers (Aaron Burkholder, John Burkholder, Jonas Groff), one stepsister (Mrs. Paul Martin), and many other relatives and friends. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, and remained a faithful, consistent member throughout the remainder of her life. Funeral services were conducted at the Metzler Mennonite Church, Akron, in charge of Eli Sauder and Amos H. Sauder. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder.- Daniel D. Yoder was born at Nappanee, Ind., July 3, 1877; died at Sheridan, Oreg., Feb. 14, 1947; aged 69 y. 7 m. 11 d. On Nov. 22, 1903 he was married to Drusilla Miller, Walnut Creek, Ohio. They lived in Ohio a short time and then moved to Dodge City, Kans. for several years. From there they moved to Palm City, Tex.; and from Texas to the vicinity of Sheridan, Oreg. On Jan. 10, 1921 his wife preceded him in death. Four of their eleven children also predeceased him. On Oct. 6, 1922 he was married to Mrs. Ida Ellen Nice, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children, (Mabel and Elmer, of Sheridan; Melvin, Lebanon, Oreg.; Mrs. Edna Byers, Salem, Oreg.; Mrs. Laura Ekstrom, Portland, Oreg.; Mrs. Elda Holmes, Kokomo, Ind.; and Mrs. Dorothy Good, Tangent, Oreg.), one brother (Simon, Hubbard, Oreg.), 2 sisters (Lydia Ann, Goshen, Ind.; and Elizabeth, Sugarcreek, Ohio), 10 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. As a young man he was converted and united with the Mennonite Church. After his first marriage he was received into the Amish Church; but for the past twenty-six years he was again a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by G. D. Shenk, assisted by Jacob Kauffman. Text: Job 14:14, 15. Burial was made in the cemetery of the Hopewell Church, near Hubbard.

Yoder.- Henry D., son of David and Catharine (Swartzendruber) Yoder, was born near Wellman. Iowa, Oct. 8, 1881; passed away at Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 1, 1947; aged 65 y. 2 m. 24 d. Death was caused by a heart attack. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Baptist Church, near Centralia, Mo. Later he transferred his membership to the Baptist Church at Kalona, re- maining a faithful member until death. On Jan. 23, 1915 he was united in marriage to Ada Florence Douglas, of Centralia, who preceded him in death on March 22, 1917. Their infant son also predeceased him on the following day. Surviving are one brother and 2 sisters (Peter D. and Barbara-Mrs. Chris Gingerich, of Kalona; and Katie M.-Mrs. Emmett Yoder, West Liberty, Ohio), and a number of other relatives. His parents and one brother predeceased him. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, Kalona, on Jan. 4, in charge of F. Allyn Westbrook. Interment was made in the near-by East Union Cemetery.

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Berry.- John A. Berry was born at Solby, Tenn., Nov. 11, 1879; died Jan. 31, 1947; aged 67 y. 2 m. 20 d. As a small boy he moved with his parents to Oklahoma. Later he moved to Canadin, Tex., where he served as a cattleman and cowboy. About twelve years ago he moved to a farm near Cotton, Oreg. During the last few months of his life, he underwent several operations and was cared for by his nephew and niece (Mr. and Mrs. Corbin). While in their home he accepted Christ as his Saviour, was baptized and became a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Oreg., just a few days before his death. Surviving are 2 sisters (Lina Corbin, Beaver City, Okla.; and Mrs. Fannie Davis, Wewako, Okla.) and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, in charge of C. I. Kropf and E. Z. Yoder. Text: Heb. 9:27. Interment was made in the Zion Cemetery.

Bumbaugh.- John Bumbaugh was born in 1855; passed away Feb. 17, 1947, at the Franklin County (Pa.) Home, where he had resided for about fifteen years. About ten years ago he accepted Christ and was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church, to which he was faithful and loyal. Funeral services were conducted at the Kraiss Funeral Home, Chambersbnrg, Pa., by Luke Shank, Harvey E. Shank, and C. V. Martin. Interment was made in the Rsse Hill Cemetery, Mont Alto, Pa.

Denlinger.- Mary, daughter of the late Peter E. and Anna (Landis) Hershey, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa.; died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter (Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Brackbill, Paradise, Pa.), after an illness of one year, March 1, 1947; aged 88 y. She was married to Esaias Denlinger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Benjamin R. Brackbill, and Mrs. Anna Rutt, both of Paradise), 2 sons (Jason P., Brooklyn, N.Y.; and John E., Marietta, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Landis, Intercourse, Pa.). She was a member of the Paradise, Pa., Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the home, by Martin Hershey, and at the church, by Parke Book, assisted by Amos Weaver. Text: Ps. 17 :15. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Doutrich.- Emma, daughter of the late John and Mary Cover, was born in Rapho Township, Lancaster Co., Pa., May 29, 1860; died Feb. 19, 1947; aged 86 y. 8 m. 20 d. She was a member of the Risser Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, Pa., for many years. Her husband (Harry Doutrich, Manheim, Pa.) survives her. Funeral services were held Feb. 24 at her late home, in charge of Noah Risser and Walter Oberholtzer. Text: II. Tim. 4:6-8. Interment was made in the Mastersonville Cemetery.

Ebersole.- Susan Emma, daughter of Christian Kuhns, was born March 13, 1893; passed away at her late home, after about one month's illness, Feb. 24, 1947; aged 53 y. 11 m. 11 d. Surviving are her widowed companion (Samuel H. Ebersole), 8 children (Mrs. John Shank, Hanover, Pa.; Mrs. Earl Myers, Mrs. Paul Horst, John, Anna, Merle, Mildred, and Lois), 2 brothers (Daniel and Joseph), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Aaron Witmer and Annie). Four children preceded her in death. She was a loyal member of the Mennonite Church and worshiped with the Chambersburg, Pa., congregation. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the church, Feb. 27, by C. V. Martin and Harvey E. Shank. Text: James 5:7, 8. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Eby.- Amon Eby, son of the late Christian and Magdalena (Hershey) Eby, was born near Lititz, Pa., Oct. 8, 1865; passed away at his home, Chambersburg, Pa., after an illness of nine months, Dec. 16, 1946; aged 81 y. 2 m. 8 d. One brother (John, Shippensburg, Pa.) and a large number of other relatives survive. He was a faithful member of the Chambersburg, Pa., Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the church. Dec. 19, in charge of Daniel E. Kuhns and Harold Hunsecker. Text: Ps. 90:12. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Frederick.- Catherine S. (Oberholtzer) Frederick, widow of George F. Frederick, passed away, after one day's illness, Jan. 15, 1947; aged 91 y. 6 m. 29 d. Surviving are 5 sons, 2 daughters. 23 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. Two brothers (Albert and Charles) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite congregation from her youth. Funeral services were in charge of the local ministers.

Graybill.- Caleb Charles, son of the late Jacob and Mary (Sierer) Graybill, was born at Thompsontown, Pa., March 23, 1864; passed away at his home, near Hershey, Pa., Feb. 14, 1947; aged 82 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Jan. 5, 1886 he was united in marriage to Luetta F. Smith, who preceded him in death three years ago. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, and was an active member for more than sixty years. Surviving are 6 children (Mrs. H. I. Smith, Linglestown, Pa.: Mrs. G. Allen Botdorf, Harrisburg, Pa.: John A. Graybill, Hummelstown, Pa.; Mrs. Paul E. Foltz, Penns Grove, N.J.; Martha and Ruth, at home), 3 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, and a twin sister (Mrs. Sara Benner, Ephrata, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the home, Feb. 18. in charge of Noah Risser and David Miller. Text: John 16;33. Interment was made in the Hummelstown Cemetery.

Hamsher.- Joseph, son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Sipp) Hamsher, was born near Nappanee, Ind., Jan. 14, 1862; died at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Edward Huber), in Goshen Ind., March 4, 1947; aged 85 y. 1 m. 20 d. On March 9, 1885 he was married to Susannah Lehman, who preceded him in death in December, 1942. Surviving are 6 daughters (Mrs. Huber, of Goshen ; Mrs. Harry Rapp, Warsaw, Ind.; Mrs. William Knaack, Galesburg, Ill.; Mrs. Leonard Lemna, Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Charles Welty, of Nappanee; and Mrs. Claude Feldman, South Bend, Ind.), 2 sons (Frank, of Warsaw; and Henry, of Nappanee), one brother (Andrew, Walnut Creek, Ohio), 36 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren. He accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, worshiping with the North Main Street congregation, in Nappanee, for many years. Services were conducted at the home church, in charge of Homer F. North. Burial was made in the Sand Ridge Cemetery.

Lehman.- Alpheus Farwell Lehman, son of John H. and Mary Y. Lehman, was born in Cullom, Ill., Oct. 2, 1872; passed away at his home, Feb. 26, 1947; aged 74 y. 4 m. 24 d. His death was caused by a heart attack which he suffered on Jan. 24. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. On Jan. 24, 1879 he was united in marriage to Zorada E. Metzler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. John Detwiler, Columbiana, Ohio), 3 sons (Carl M., of Columbiana; Arden M., Greenford, Ohio; and Floyd L., Kenmore, N.Y.,), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Joseph N., Lethbridge, Alta.; Edwin C., North Lima, Ohio; Homer F. and Howard J., of Columbiana), and 3 sisters (Mrs. D. F. Hahn, New Waterford, Ohio; Mrs. Ora Longenecker, of Columbiana; and Mrs. H. E. Shoup, Los Angeles, Calif.). Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Midway Church, Columbiana, in charge of the home ministers. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Wingard.- Jacob Wingard was born in Adams Township, Cambria Co., Pa., Sept. 7, 1863; passed away at the Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 7, 1947; aged 83 y. 5 m. He was preceded in death by his wife (Emma) on June 21, 1930, and by 4 children (Lydia, Ruth, Rosa May, Wilson, and Viola). Surviving are 8 children (Lee, Mrs. C. P. Trent, Mrs. N. M. Matula, Mrs. Grace Marsh, Mrs. Willard Ripple, Paul, Howard, and Eugene), one sister (Mrs. John Thomas), 2 brothers (George and Ammon), 23 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mennonite Church from the time of his youth. Funeral services were held in the home and at the Weaver Church, Johnstown, Pa., in charge of Sanford G. Shetler, assisted by Hiram Wingard. Burial was made in the Richland Cemetery.

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Blough.- Amos V.. son of David and Kathryn (Kurtz) Blough. was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July, 8 1866; died in Elkhart General Hospital, Feb. 9, 1947; aged 80 y. 7 m. 1 d. On Nov. 11, 1899 he was united in marriage to Clara Yoder, who predeceased him on April 18, 1918. One daughter (Golda), 4 sisters. 3 brothers, and one grandchild also preceded him in death, surviving are 6 children (Roscoe, Kalamazoo, Mich; Theodore, Orlo, Morris, and George, all of Goshen. Ind.; and Dorothy-Mrs. John Mecum, Middlebury, Ind.), one sister (Mary Holdeman, of Middlebury), one brother (Jonathan of Goshen, 11 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. In his youth he united with the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, near Goshen. Funeral services were conducted at the church, in charge of Ira S. Johns, assisted by Edwin J. Yoder. Text: Deut. 8:3. Interment was made in the Forest Grove Cemetery.

Clarkson.-- Gertrude Belle, daughter of Howard Lee and Laura Ann (Ronimous) McQueen, was born near Madison, Mo., March 24, 1892; died at the Levering Hospital, Hannibal, Mo., March 9, 1947; aged 54 y. 11 m. 15 d. As a girl she lived in Moberly, Mo. In 1906 she was married to Joe Roberts, who disappeared a few years later and was never heard of afterward. On April 11, 1911 she was married to Jesse Clarkson, who survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter (Amanda Palmer, Washington, Iowa), 3 brothers (Claude, Decatur, Ill.; Roy and Benjamin, Quincy, Mo.) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Pearl Gilkerson, of Quincy; Mrs. Lela DeRouse and Mrs. Opal Cochran, both of Denver, Colo.). On June 18, 1944 she was received into the Mennonite Church, Hannibal, Mo. Funeral services were held at the O'Donnel Funeral Home, March 12, in charge of Nelson E. Kauffman. Interment was made in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery,

Dodge.- Jefferson L., son of James and Harriet Dodge, was born in Elkhart County, Ind., died at the home of his niece (Florence Yoder), in Wakarusa, Ind., March 1, 1947. In 1889 he was united in marriage to Mary Morris, of Cedar Springs, Mich., who preceded him in death in 1937. Most of their married life was spent in Mendocino, Calif. One son and one daughter also predeceased him in 1921. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Burkett, Goshen, Ind.), and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at his late home in charge of D. A. Yoder. The body was then taken to California for burial.

Golden.- Mary Elizabeth Golden was born in Darke County, Ohio, Aug. 6, 1899: passed away March 6, 1947; aged 47 y. 6 m. 5 d. On April 4, 1918 she was united in marriage to Thomas Sylvester Golden, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Samuel, at home), and a large number of other relatives. In 1934 she was baptized as a member of the Mennonite Church, and was an active and faithful member of the Lima, Ohio, mission congregation at the time of her death.

Hershey.- Mariah, daughter of Henry and Mariah Benner, was born in Montgomery County, Pa., June 9, 1852: passed away at her home, near Cherry Box, Mo., Feb. 25, 1947; aged 94 y. 8 m. 16 d. As a child of six she was left an orphan, and was cared for by her grandparents. Later she lived in the home of her uncle (Henry Detwiler), in Illinois. On Oct. 14, 1869 she was married to Michael Hershey, who preceded her in death nearly twenty-seven years ago. In 1871 she yielded her life to the Lord and united with the Mennonite Church. Surviving are 5 children (Allen, Utica, Mich; Magdalene Benner, Eugene, Oreg.; Jacob, Henry, and Nancy-Mrs. John M. Yoder, all of Leonard, Mo., 19 grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Four children (Benjamin, Lovina, William, and Fannie) preceded her in death. After the death of her husband her daughter and son-in-law (Nancy and John Yoder) cared for her. Funeral services were conducted at her late home and at the Mt. Pisgah Mennonite Church, Cherry Box, Feb. 27, in charge of Nelson E. Kauffman, assisted by Daniel Kauffman and Clyde Stutzman. Text: Ps. 17:15. Interment was made in the Mennonite-Brethren Cemetery.

Hoover.- Isaac M. Hoover, Jr., son of Isaac and Katie (Martin) Hoover, Bareville, Pa., was born July 31, 1946; passed away at the Lancaster, Pa., Osteopathic Hospital, Feb. 6. 1947; aged 6 m. 6 d. His death resulted from a ten week illness of whooping cough, followed by pneumonia. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Anna and Irene, both at home), his paternal grandmother (Mrs. Ida Hoover, Groffdale, Pa.), his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David W. Martin, Jr., also of Groffdale), and one maternal great-grandmother. Funeral services were held at the home, Feb. 9. in charge of Joseph Hostetter, and at the Groffdale Mennonite Church, in charge of Joseph Weaver and Hershey Sensenig. Texts: II. Sam. 12:22, 23; Job 1:21. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Jones.- Gertrude Jones was born near Meadville, Pa., July 31, 1866; passed away at the home of her son (Clarence Morgan Jones), at Hornell, N.Y., March 9, 1947; aged 80 y. 7 m. 9 d. She was converted in September, 1946, and was received as a member of the Meadville Mennonite Mission. Surviving are 2 sons Clarence Morgan, Hornell, N.Y.; and Charles L. of Meadville), 3 daughters (Mrs. Chrissie Cady, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. T. B. Sample and Claude Hickernell, both of Meadville), on sister (Mrs. Kate Seaman, Sharpsville, Pa.), and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Roofner Funeral Home in Meadville, March 12, in charge of Raymond L. Kramer. Interment was made in the Denny Cemetery.

Mast.- David M., son of the late John M. and Rebecca (Stoltzfus) Mast, was born near Morgantown, Pa., April 2, 1868; died Feb. 11, 1947; aged 78 y. 10 m. 9 d. His death was caused by coronary occlusion. On Jan. 14, 1890 he was married to Lizzie K. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Rebecca -Mrs. Isaac King, Parkesburg, Pa.; John M., Oley, Pa.; Nancy K., at home ; Jacob K.. Elverson, Pa.; Sara-Mrs. Elam King, of Parkesburg; and Aquila D., Lancaster, Pa.), 29 grandchildren, one brother (John S., Elverson, Pa.), and one sister (Mrs. Lydia Kurtz, of Morgantown). In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at his late home and at the Conestoga A.M. Church, Morgantown, in charge of Ira Kurtz and Omar Kurtz. Text: II. Cor. 5:1. Interment was made in the Pine Grove Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Amanda, daughter of John and Susanna Hershberger, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1859; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Pete Schlegel), at Milford, Nebr., Feb. 25, 1947; aged 88 y. 26 d. On Feb. 28, 1878 she was married to Jacob D. Stutzman, who preceded her in death, in April, 1926. Five children, 8 grandchildren, and 6 sisters also predeceased her. Surviving are 7 children (Sarah-Mrs. William Schlegel, Angeline-Mrs. J. M. Schlegel, Mary-Mrs. Pete Sehlegel, David J.. Jacob J., John, and Fred), one brother (John, Millersburg, Ohio), 45 grandchildren. 72 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church, in Ohio, remaining faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the home and at the East Fairview Church, near Milford, in charge of Joe E. Zimmerman and L. 0. Schlegel. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Troyer.- Sara Jane, daughter of the late Abraham and Katie (Mast) Hershberger, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1868; died at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Jacob Weirich), near Union City, Pa., Feb. 18, 1947; aged 78 y. 5 m. 1 d. At an early age she confessed Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour and was received into the fellowship of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. On March 16, 1890 she was united in marriage to Daniel S. Troyer, who preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1933. They lived in Kansas for seventeen years, and later at Clarence Center. N. Y. Surviving are 4 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Jacob F. Weirich. Union City, Pa.; Erma-Mrs. Elmer Zimmerman, Protection, Kans.; Mrs. Anna Schrock, Hutchinson, Kans.; and Vella-Mrs. Ray F. Elliott, Wichita, Kans.), 5 sons (M. Miles, Elkhart, Ind.; Ralph C., Albany, Oreg.; Oris H. Buffalo, N.Y.; Paul W. Elkhart; and Raymond D., of Clarence Center), 40 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. William Christner, Streetsborough, Ohio; and Mrs. Malinda Hostetler, Dundee, Ohio), and 3 brothers, (Emmanuel, John H., and William 0., all of Walnut Creek). Infant twins and one daughter (Elsie) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Beaver Dam Mennonite Church, Corry, Pa., Feb. 21. in charge of Elmer Stoltzfus and Jacob W. Birky and at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Feb. 23, in charge of Paul R. Miller. Interment was made in the Walnut Creek Cemetery.

Wenger.- Emma W., daughter of the late Uriah and Susanna (Wenger) Steffy, was born in Earl Township, Pa., Nov. 17, 1877; died at her late home, in Blue Ball, Pa., as the result of a stroke, Dec. 14, 1946: aged 69 y. 14 d. On Feb. 7, 1897 she was married to Isaac H. Wenger. To this union were born 6 children (Kathryn-Mrs. Harry J. Shirk, East Earl, Pa.; Jennie--Mrs. Michael N. Wenger, Lititz, Pa.; Cora-Mrs. Irvin Reist, of Blue Ball, Charles, and Irene-Mrs. F. Ray Andes, both of Ephrata, Pa.; Ruth-Mrs. Paul S. Weber, Narvon, Pa.). Three children preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Jacobs, Welsh Mountain Samaritan Home, New Holland, Pa.; and Mary-Mrs. Isaac Bauman, Martindale, Pa.), 31 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Martindale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at her late home in Blue Ball, in charge of Aaron Weaver, and at the Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, in charge of J. Paul Grayhill and David Weaver. Text: II. Tim. 4:7. Burial was made in the Martindale Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana