Ewart. - Anna, daughter of Wilson and Leah Paul, was born at Carmichaels, Pa., Aug. 21, 1882; passed away at her home, near Springville, Iowa, Feb. 10, 1948; aged 65 y. 5 m. 19 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. On Aug. 27, 1913, she was married to Jacob L. Ewart at the home of her uncle, Samuel Rockwell. In 1922 they moved to a farm in Linn Co., Iowa. Surviving are her husband, one son (Paul), one grandson, and one brother (David). She was a member of the Mennonite Church, having united at the age of sixteen. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 13 at the Hunte Funeral Home by Charles Willming.
Hershberger. - John K., son of Paul and Mattie Hershberger, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 27, 1867; died at the Friend, Nebr., Hospital, March 1, 1948; aged 80 y. 9 m. 3 d. About five years before his death he suffered a stroke, from which he never fully recovered. In 1876 he moved to Nebraska in a covered wagon, with his parents, who were among the first Mennonite settlers. His father was one of the first ministers in the East Fairview Church. On May 5, 1887, he was married to Elizabeth Schweitzer, who preceded him in death. On daughter, 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary and Fanny), and 2 brothers (Abner and Sam) also predeceased him. Surviving are 5 sons (Jerry, Daniel, and John, Milford, Nebr.; Elmer, Ontario, Calif.; and Earl, Lincoln, Nebr.), 4 daughters (Cora - Mrs. Noah Reber, and Lena - Mrs. Marvin Danner, Milford, Nebr.; Ida - Mrs. John Erb, Friend, Nebr.; and Amelia - Mrs. James Barnett, Pomona, Calif.), 36 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Pete Beckler, of Milford; and Mrs. Jonas Jantzi, Grand Island, Nebr.), and one brother (Joe). At an early age he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. Funeral services were in charge of J. E. Zimmerman. Burial was made in the East Fairview Cemetery.
Hess. - Milton, son of Aaron H. and Barbara (Risser) Hess, was born near Lexington, Pa., Oct. 2, 1875; died at Brunnerville, Pa., Nov. 8, 1947; aged 72 y. 1 m. 6 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. He resided in the vicinity of Lititz his entire life, and was a member of the Hess Mennonite Church. Surviving are his widow (Katie Stoner Hess), 2 daughters (Elmira - Mrs. John S. Zimmerman, Lititz, Pa.; and Erla - Mrs. Edwin K. Bare, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Elias, Bareville, Pa.; Aaron, New Holland, Pa.; and Wayne, Rothsville, Pa.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Samuel Lindemuth, Mt. Joy, Pa.; and Mary Douple, Lancaster, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 13 at the funeral home and at the Hess Church, with John S. Hess, Raymond Bucher, and Amos Horst in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Miller. - Kenneth Eugene, son of Alvin A. and Bessie (Helmuth) Miller, was born near Lagrange, Ind., Dec. 7, 1947; died Feb. 27, 1948; aged 2 m. 20 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Martha Anna, Mary Louise, and Edna Carol), one brother (LeRoy), 4 grandparents, and other relatives. Funeral services were in charge of Lee Miller and Willard Sommers.
Musser. - A stillborn son was born to Charles H. and Lavina (Nolt) Musser on Feb. 25, 1948. Surviving are the parents, one brother (J. Robert), and 3 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Nolt, and Amos K. Musser). Burial was made in the Mountville, Pa., Cemetery.
Schrock. - Sandra Kaye, daughter of Leonard and Inez Schrock, was born at Pontiac, Ill., July 30, 1947; passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., March 1, 1948; aged 7 m. She was in poor health most of her short life. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Douglas), one sister (Peggy Linn), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Schrock, Garden City, Mo.; and Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Yordy, Flanagan, Ill), and a large number of relatives. Funeral services were held at the Waldo Church, Flanagan, in charge of J. D. Hartzler. Interment was made in the Waldo Cemetery.
Sherman. - Gene Romayne, son of Romayne and Ruth (Bleile) Sherman, Goshen, Ind., was born in Nappanee, Ind., April 9, 1934; passed away at the Goshen Hospital after an extended illness, March 1, 1948; aged 13 y. 10 m. 22 d. He had been bedfast since April, 1947. On May 8, 1947, he gave his heart to the Lord and was received into the fellowship of the Olive Mennonite Church, near Elkhart, Ind. On the last evening of his life he gave a ringing testimony to his relationship with the Lord, expressing a submission to the will of the Lord. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Robert and Dana), and 2 grandparents. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church, in charge of D. A. Yoder and C. A. Shank. Burial was made in the Olive Cemetery.
Snyder. - William S. Snyder was born Oct. 14, 1887; died Feb. 19, 1948; aged 60 y. 4 m. 5 d. Death resulted from a heart attack while he was taking his daughter to school. He retired from his job on the railroad one year ago, because of poor health. In 1913 he and his wife became Christians and joined the Ft. Wayne, Ind., Mennonite Mission. Surviving are his wife (Daisy), 3 sons, (Glen, Ralph, and Wayne), 4 daughters (Mrs. Edith Robinson, Mrs. Dorothy Bredemyer, Mrs. Francile Odier, and Carol). Funeral services were held Feb. 21 at the mission, in charge of Allen B. Ebersole. Text: James 4:14.
Stutzman. - Melvin Ray, son of John J. and Mary (Slaubauch) Stutzman, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 4, 1899; died at his home, near Wellman, Iowa, March 1, 1948; aged 48 y. 3 m. 27 d. On Dec. 25, 1923, he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Litwiller, of Kalona, Iowa, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Eldora Elizabeth, Russel Ray, and Gladys Arlene, all at home), 5 sisters (Mrs. Abe Miller, Kalona, Iowa; Mrs. Henry Miller, Wellman, Iowa; Mrs. Sam Hochstetler, Kalona, Iowa; Mrs. Frank Eckdahl, Manitou Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Thomas Kauffman, Kalona, Iowa), 2 brothers (William and Ervin, both of Kalona), and a large number of relatives and friends. His parents and 3 sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ and was member of the Wellman Mennonite Church when he passed away. Funeral services were conducted March 4 at the home by George S. Miller, at the church by W. S. Guengerich and Norman Hobbs. Text: John 16:33.
Summer. - Peter David, son of Peter and Bena (Smith) Summer, was born near Washington, Ill., June 13, 1880; passed away at his home in Mobile, Ala., Feb. 5, 1948; aged 67 y. 7 m. 22 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Metamora, Ill., Mennonite Church. In 1908 he graduated from Goshen College and in 1913 from the Chicago Dental College. In 1914 he was united in marriage to Lula Garber, of Goshen, Ind. They lived in Flanagan, Ill., until 1921, when they moved to Mobile, Ala., because of his failing health. Surviving are his wife, 2 daughters (Isabelle Bellottee, and Elizabeth Taylor, both of Midland, Mich.), one son (Peter David, Jr., Columbus, Ohio), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Anna Hartzler, Goshen, Ind.,), and 4 brothers (John and Emanuel, Washington, Ill.; Christian, Manson, Iowa; and Ben, Modesto, Calif.). Three brothers (George, Joseph, and Jacob) preceded him in death. He was a sincere man, determined to make his life count for that which was worth while. Funeral services were held in the Calvary Mennonite Church, Washington, Ill., Feb. 12.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Brunk. - Peter, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Brunk, was born near Poole, Ont., May 18, 1882; passed away March 3, 1948; aged 65 y. 9 m. 15 d. On Jan. 28, 1914, he was married to Sarah Ropp. They lived on a farm near Newton, Ont., until five years ago when they moved to Waterloo. Surviving are his wife, 5 brothers (David, Wellesley, Ont.; Christian, Brunner, Ont.; John, Wellesley; Amos and Menno, Gadshill, Ont.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Rudy Jantzi, Haysville, Ont.; Mrs. Peter Bast, Topping, Ont.; and Mrs. Joseph R. Leis, Wellesley). One brother and one sister predeceased him. He was a member and regular attendant of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., where funeral services were held with J. B. Martin officiating.
Carper. - Sadie Jane, daughter of Benjamin and Susan Ebersole, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., April 16, 1868; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Mike Batterman), Hastings, Nebr., March 8, 1948; aged 79 y. 10 m. 22 d. At the age of six she moved with her parent to Sterling, Ill., and five years later to Adams Co., Nebr. On Nov. 8, 1887, she was united in marriage to Benjamin F. Carper, who preceded her in death two years ago. One infant son, one daughter (Inez Batterman) and one son (George) also predeceased her. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Susie Batterman, Hastings, Nebr.; and Mrs. Myrtle Carper, San Diego, Calif.), 2 sons (LaVern, Blue Hill, Nebr.; and DeVerde, Ayr, Nebr.), 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Simon, Roseland, Nebr.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. For many years she was a member of the Roseland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted by Edward Diener. Interment was made in the nearby cemetery.
Frey. - Albert H., son of Zachariah and Mary (Haverstick) Frey, was born in Upper Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co. Pa., July 26, 1879; passed away Feb. 15, 1948; aged 68 y. 6 m. 19 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. Surviving are his widow (Anna Rudy Frey), one sister, and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 17 at the home by Jacob Brubaker and at the Landis Valley Church by Stoner Krady and Morris Lehman.
Hess. - Milton R. Hess was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 17, 1881; passed away at the Dixon, Ill., Hospital after a short illness, March 7, 1948; aged 66 y. 6 m. 20 d. Death resulted from a heart ailment. In 1903 he united with the Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Ill., where he remained a member until death. He took a deep interest in spiritual things and was much concerned for the welfare of the church. He was a student of the Word and an able Sunday-school teacher. In 1907 he was united in marriage to Katherine Nunemaker, of the Science congregation. Surviving are his wife, 12 children (Grace - Mrs. William Mundt, Esther, Orville, Mildred - Mrs. Robert Hoak, Velma - Mrs. Ralph Schafer, Raymond, Mary - Mrs. C. B. Moran, Harold, Gladys - Mrs. Rex Lindsay, Wayne, Glen, and Mervin), 13 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ed Barton, Columbia, Pa.). His parents and one sister predeceased. Funeral services were held March 10 at the Science Ridge Church, in charge of A. C. Good, assisted by Romaine Tunney. Text: Matt. 25:21.
Martin. - Benjamin H., son of the late Christian and Kathryn (Horning) Martin, was born July 18,1892; died Feb.17,1948; age 55 y. 6 m 29 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. On June 3, 1917, he was united in marriage to Mabel M. Sensenig, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Leroy A., New Holland, Pa.; Anna K. - Mrs. Roman Musser, Goodville, Pa.; Eva M. - Mrs. Leon Youndt, Lancaster, Pa.; B. Wilmer, Terr-Hill, Pa.; Paul L.; East Earl, Pa.; Edna M. - Mrs. George Gehman, Mohnton, Pa.; J. Harold and Robert Glen, at home), 7 grandchildren, his mother, 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Aaron, Adamstown, Pa.; Noah, Adam, and Eva, Terre Hill, Pa.; Elizabeth, Stevens, Pa.; Susan, Mohnton, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. He was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, Pa., for many years. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 21 at the home by Aaron Weaver and at the Weaverland Church by Paul Graybill and David Weaver. Texts: John 14:1-3; Job 17:11. Burial was made in the Weaverland Cemetery.
Reiff. - Benjamin E., son of Israel and Elizabeth (Lesher) Reiff, was born near Cearfoss, Washington Co., Md., June 18, 1868; died at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Mervin U. Bream), Gettysburg, Pa., March 2, 1948; aged 79 y. 8 m. 14 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. He was the last surviving member of a family of eleven children, his one brother (Israel) having preceded him in death two weeks previously. His wife (Maggie Kauffman Reiff) died twenty-one years ago. Surviving are 3 daughters (Elizabeth - Mrs. Mervin Bream, Mamie - Mrs. Joseph P. Martin, Maugansville, Md.; Emma - Mrs. Samuel Dentler, Chambersburg, Pa.), and one son (Kauffman Reiff, Clear Spring, Md.), 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Bender's Funeral Home, Gettysburg, Pa., March 6, with John F. Grove in charge. Burial was made in the Reiff Mennonite Cemetery, near Maugansville, Md.
Schweitzer. - Anna Erb was born in Ontario, Canada, June 20, 1877; passed away at her home in Milford, Nebr., March 6, 1948; aged 70 y. 8 m. 15 d. She moved to Nebraska with her parents at the age of three. Early in youth she accepted Christ and was baptized at the East Fairview Church, later becoming a member of the West Fairview congregation, where she retained her membership until death. She was of a cheerful disposition and took a keen interest in the church and in the spiritual welfare of her family. On Oct. 22, 1891, she was married to Daniel Schweitzer, of Milford, Nebr., who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Mrs. Lizzie Miller, Milford, Nebr.; Mrs. Lydia Stutzman, Wellman, Iowa; Elmer, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.; Mrs. Mary Beckler, Seward, Nebr.; Mrs. Martha Roth, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Orvil, Wood River, Nebr.; Mrs. Agnes Steckley, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.; Stella, Lincoln, Nebr.; and Dan E., Beaver Crossing), 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Stutzman, Milford, Nebr.; and Mrs. Mary Schweitzer, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.), one brother (John, of Milford) 33 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. One son (Raymond), one daughter (Mrs. Cora Martin), one brother (Menno, of Oregon), one sister (Mrs. Mattie Eicher), and 2 grandchildren predeceased her. In 1936 she suffered a stroke, from which she never fully recovered; in 1943 she suffered a broken hip; and in July, 1947, she was afflicted with a lymphatic disease which caused her great pain and resulted in her death after she had been bedfast for three weeks. Funeral services were held March 9 at the West Fairview Church, in charge of Ezra Roth, William R. Eicher, and J. E. Zimmerman. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Cockley. - Anna H., daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine (Horst) Hunsecker, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., Feb. 14, 1870; died at her late home, near Chambersburg, after seven weeks' illness, March 19, 1948; aged 78 y. 1 m. 5 d. On Feb. 8, 1894, she was married to Henry C. Cockley. The same year she and her husband united with the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where she remained a member until death. Surviving are her husband, one daughter (Catherine - Mrs. William M. Horst, Chambersburg, Pa.), 3 sons (Noah H., Wyomissing, Pa.; Jacob H., Chambersburg; and Harry H., Scotland, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. W. H. Eshleman, of Chambersburg). Funeral services were conducted March 23 by Harold Hunsecker, D. E. Kuhns, and C. V. Martin. Texts: Rev. 14:12; Prov. 31:10-31. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Eberly. - Mary Ann, daughter of Lloyd and Dorothy (Martin) Eberly, was born Dec. 20, 1947; passed away at the Salem (Ohio) City Hospital, March 11, 1948; aged 2 m. 21 d. Death resulted from intestinal flu and other complications. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Clifford), 2 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Martin, Salem, Ohio; and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Eberly, Orrville, Ohio), 3 great-grandmothers, one great-grandfather, and many other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, North Lawrence, Ohio, with Abraham Good in charge. Burial was made in the Pleasant View Cemetery.
Gerber. - Levi P., son of the late Peter M. and Elizabeth (Moser) Gerber, was born near Dalton, in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 23, 1863; passed away at the home of his son (Ivan), south of Dalton, March 8, 1948; aged 84 y. 9 m. 15 d. Death followed an acute heart attack. Early in life he gave his heart to the Lord and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. On Jan. 17, 1889, he was united in marriage to Rosina Moser, who preceded him in death in 1907. On May 26, 1910, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth Sommer, and in 1921 she preceded him in death. Surviving are one son (Ivan, Dalton, Ohio), 4 daughters (Bertha - Mrs. Alvin B. Sommer, Kidron, Ohio; Celesta - Mrs.Tobias Sprunger, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Elma Gerber, and Estella - Mrs. Ivan Nussbaum, Kidron, Ohio), 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 step-children (Simon W. Sommer, Millersburg, Ohio; Adam Sommer, Kidron; Hiram Sommer, Mrs. Nelson Zuercher, and Mrs. Simon J. Lehman, Orrville, Ohio), 4 brothers (Daniel P. and Peter P., Dalton; Elias P., Kidron; and Noah, Pandora, Ohio). Two sons, 3 brothers, and 5 sisters predeceased him. He attended church regularly and was always ready to contribute to her work. He was deeply concerned for the welfare of his family. Funeral services were conducted at the home on March 10 by A. S. Rosenberger and at the Kidron Mennonite Church by Reuben Hofstetter and Allen Bixler. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Gingerich. - Catherine Viola, daughter of Daniel and Alma (Handrich) Gingerich, was born at the General Hospital in Bay City, Mich., March 3, 1948; passed away eight days later, March 11, 1948. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Erma and Velma), one brother (Frederick), and a large number of other relatives. Funeral services were held at the home, near Au Gres, Mich., March 13, in charge of Peter Swartz and Noah Swartzentruber. Burial was made in the Sims Township Cemetery.
Hansen. - Harriet, daughter of Isaac and Margaret Klevinger, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 11, 1863; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, Eureka, Ill., after a short illness, March 17, 1948; aged 84 y. 7 m. 6 d. She entered the Home for the Aged on Feb. 7, 1931. One daughter (Margaret) preceded her in death in 1926. A son (Samuel Norwood, Flushing, N.Y.) survives. In 1894 she united with the Methodist Church at Amish, Iowa; and in later years she changed her membership to the Mennonite Church, of which she was a member at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the funeral home in Eureka on March 19, and at the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Iowa, on March 20, in charge of J. L. Hershberger and John Y. Swartzendruber. Text: Job 14:14. Burial was made in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Horst. - John David, son of the late David D. and Sarah Alice (Shover) Horst, was born March 31, 1890; died at his home, near Chambersburg, Pa., after a few years of failing health, March 8, 1948; aged 57 y. 11 m. 8 d. He was a member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church, Chambersburg, Pa., where he attended regularly when health permitted. Surviving are his wife (Bessie Brechbill Horst), 4 brothers (Harvey B., George M., William M., and Charles E., all of Chambersburg, Pa.), and 3 sisters (Ellen, Mrs. Mary Lehman, and Mrs. David Lehman, all of Chambersburg). His parents and 2 sisters (Mattie and Ruth Horst Shaffer) preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted March 11 at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church by Harry H. Witmer and Harvey Shank. Text: Rev. 21:4. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Lehman. - Mary Rachel, daughter of the late Harry S. and Belinda (Slagel) Thomas, was born near Bosweil, Pa., March 20, 1887; passed away at her home, Thomas Mills, Pa., March 15, 1948; aged 60 y. 11 m. 25 d. Death resulted from embolism. On Sept. 17, 1905, she was united in marriage to Hiram J. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Harry, Hysota, Pa.; Elvin, Owen, and Earl, all of Holsopple, Pa.; Leon, Detroit, Mich.; Richard, Bosweil, Pa.; and Ernest, Chagrin Falls, Ohio), 2 brothers (Irvin, Holsopple, Pa.; and Reuben, Johnstown, Pa.), one sister (Mrs. Jennie Lehman, Thomas Mills, Pa.), one half brother (Paul Thomas, Shanksville, Pa.), and 10 grandchildren. On Nov. 3, 1907, she was baptized and received into the Thomas Mennonite Church. She was active in sewing circle work, and imparted joy and encouragement to those about her. Funeral services were held at the Thomas Church, with Aldus Wingard and James Saylor in charge.
Martin. - Elam S., son of Mrs. Menno S. and the late Menno Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., April 18, 1896; died at his home, by his own hand, March 14, 1948; aged 51 y. 10 m. 25 d. On Feb. 20, 1924, he was united in marriage to Elmina Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Vernon, Vera, Lorna, Mabel, Curtis, and Willis, all at home), his aged mother, 2 sisters (Mrs. Israel Bearinger, Elmira, Ont.; and Mrs. Absalom Frey, Linwood, Ont.). In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on March 17, with Roy S. Koch in charge, assisted by Jesse B. Martin. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.
Reiff. - Maria E., daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Lesher) Strite, was born near Leitersburg, Md., May 31, 1860; died after a lingering illness of the heart and infirmities of age, at the home of her son (Clarence E.), Cearfoss, Washington Co., Md., March 17, 1948; aged 87 y. 9 m. 17 d. Surviving besides her son are one brother (Andrew C., Leitersburg, Md.), and one granddaughter. Her husband (Jacob H. Reiff) preceded her in death in June, 1928. She was a faithful member of the Reiff Mennonite Church for many years. She was very energetic in the discharging of her responsibilities in her home and community. Funeral services were held March 20 at the home and at the Reiff Church, in charge of John D. Risser and Moses K. Horst. Texts: Job 3:17; II Cor. 5:6-8. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Shank. - Michael E., son of Michael W. and Nancy (Ramer) Shank, was born near Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 28, 1869; departed this life, March 14, 1948; aged 78 y. 3 m. 16 d. He was never married and during his lifetime followed various occupations in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. In 1923 he bought a farm near Felsburg, Kans., where he lived until his death. In the spring of 1947 he was baptized and became a member of the Calvary Mennonite Church, Greensburg, Kans. Surviving are 2 nephews (J. H. Flisher, Nampa, Idaho; and Clarence Shank, Wakarusa, Ind.) and 2 nieces (Mary Brenneman, LaJunta, Colo.; and Mrs. Clyde Swartz, Lima, Ohio). Interment was made in the family plot in Garden City, Kans. Funeral services were in charge of W. R. Nafziger.
Snyder. - Christian, son of the late Christian and Mary Snyder, was born near Freeport, Ill., April 4, 1870; departed this life at Canby, Oreg., March 10, 1948; aged 77 y. 11 m. 6 d. He was the youngest and the last surviving member of a family of ten children. Death resulted from a heart attack. In 1884 he moved with his widowed mother and family to Ayr, Nebr. On Dec. 24, 1890, at Hastings, Nebr., he was married to Jessie May Easter, who passed away Feb. 12, 1893. To this union were born 3 daughters (twins: Elsie Blanche - deceased - and Alta Blanche; and Verna Ruth). On Jan. 9, 1896, he was united in marriage to Nancy Elizabeth Shupe, Peabody, Kans., who passed away at Canby, Oreg., in 1930. To this union were born 2 daughters and 6 sons. Surviving are 4 daughters (Alta - Mrs. Walter V. Gingerich, Canby, Oreg.; Verna - Mrs. Frank M. Shank, Hubbard, Oreg.; Anna, Reedley, Calif.; Matilda - Mrs. Omar G. Miller, Canby), 5 sons (Menno, Hammet, Idaho; Albert, Canby, Oreg.; John, Goshen, Ind.; Paul, and Allen, Canby), 32 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. One son (George) predeceased him in 1923. After the death of his wife he maintained his home with his daughter (Anna) and one son (Allen) for a period of thirteen years, after which he lived in the home of another daughter (Matilda) until death. He was baptized and received into the Roseland, Nebr., Mennonite Church by Albrecht Schiffler on Aug. 25, 1892; and on Sept. 25, 1902, the same bishop ordained him to office of deacon in the Roseland congregation, where he served until October, 1913. During the following years he with his family moved a number of times to new localities, always, however, keeping in touch with the church and taking an active part in the same. After leaving Nebraska he served in the office of deacon in the congregations at Filer, Idaho; Duchess, Alta.; the Mountain View congregation, near Creston, Mont.; and finally in the Bethel congregation, near Canby, Ore., where he had been for the past twenty-seven and one-half years. During the years of his church affiliation he was much interested in conference and mission board activities, first in the Kansas-Nebraska Conference and later in the Pacific Coast district. In the former, he was treasurer of the mission board for a number of years, and in the latter served as president of the mission board for a term of twenty-three years. He has a perfect record of attendance at the meetings of this board since the time of becoming president in 1921, the last occasion being on Saturday preceding his decease on Wednesday. During the last few days sickness he expressed satisfaction in having been present at this meeting of the board, which proved to be his last. He was also interested in the singing of the church, particularly in his younger years of being active in song leading and the promotion of singing classes and song programs. His life was characterized by devotion and faithfulness in whatever he considered his duty, not stopping short because of personal sacrifice. He considered the Scriptures a complete guide to the Christian life, its precepts and principles being practical and effective in any age and in any situation, and endeavored always to determine the course of his service by the same. The deep desires of his heart were to be faithful to the church of his choice and to know that his children were walking in the Truth. The Christian influence and teaching of his home are sincerely appreciated by his children. Funeral services were held March 14, in charge of F. J. Gingerich. E. S. Garber preached the sermon. Text: II Cor. 5:1. Burial was made in the Hopewell Mennonite Cemetery, Hubbard, Oreg.
Wingard. - Lydia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hostetler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., March 6, 1867; died at her home, near Johnstown, Pa., March 15, 1948; aged 81 y. 9 d. Fifty-nine years ago she moved to Johnstown, where she was married to Levi P. Wingard, who died in 1934. To this union were born 5 children, two of whom predeceased her. She was a member of the Weaver Mennonite Church for more than fifty years. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Weaver Church by Sanford Shetler and Hiram Wingard. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Witmer. - Mary, daughter of Henry O. and Catharine (Lehman) Rife, was born Jan. 22, 1864; died March 12, 1948, after a brief illness; aged 84 y. 1 m. 19 d. Surviving are her husband (Henry L. Witmer ), and 7 stepchildren (Phoebe, at home; Aaron, Harry, John, Esther - Mrs. Clayton Lehman, all of Chambersburg, Pa.; Barton, Fayetteville, Pa.; and Clarence, Chambersburg). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted March 15 at the Rowe Mennonite Church, Shippensburg, Pa., by Amos Martin and Harvey Shank. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Amstutz. - Daniel S., son of Samuel S. and Anna (Sommer) Amstutz, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 9, 1865; passed away in a Massillon, Ohio, hospital, following a lingering illness, March 21, 1948; aged 82 y. 7 m. 12 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was received into the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. In 1890 he was married to Elizabeth Bixler, who preceded him in death in 1938. In 1936 they retired from farming and settled in Orrville. After the death of his wife, he made his home with his son (Edwin) and daughter-in-law, until eight days before his death when he was taken to the hospital. For a number of years he was unable to attend church services because of ill health, but he was always grateful for visits and appreciated greatly the reading of the Scriptures and the singing of hymns. Surviving are 3 sons (Albert, Nashville, Tenn.; Noah and Edwin, Orrville, Ohio), 4 daughters (Mrs. Ella Sprunger, and Sevilla, of Orrville; Mrs. Elam Gerber, Kidron, Ohio; and Mrs. George Gerber, Dalton, Ohio), one sister (Mrs. Caroline Bixler, of Orrville), one brother (Simon, Apple Creek, Ohio), 13 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One brother predeceased him. Funeral services were held March 24 at the residence and at the Kidron Mennonite Church, of which he was a member, and were in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, assisted by Isaac Zuercher and Allen Bixler. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Clugston. - Joseph A., son of Edward and Blanche (Spangler) Clugston, was born in Chambersburg, Pa., May 12, 1913; died after an illness of six years, March 26, 1948; aged 34 y. 10 m. 14 d. About 1942 he underwent an operation for a brain tumor. On June 24, 1933, he was united in marriage to Ruth Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Miriam May, Joseph Paul, Joyce Geraldine, Merle Edward, Esther Ruth, and Leon Eugene), his father, 5 brothers and 4 sisters (Thomas, Waynesboro, Pa.; George, Marion, Pa.; Max, Shippensburg, Pa.; Grace-Mrs. Harry Carr, Lancaster, Pa.; Cora-Mrs. Leroy Harshman, Waynesboro. Pa.; Julia-Mrs. Benjamin Bowman, Greencastle, Pa.; Florence-Mrs. Ira Tompson, Chambersburg, Pa.; Wayne, Lititz, Pa.; and Paul, Mercersburg, Pa.). As a young man he united with the Mennonite Church and was a member until death. Funeral services were conducted March 29 at the home by Raymond Bucher and at the Hess Church by Richard Hess, John S. Hess, and Paul Myer. Text: Job 1:21. Burial was made in the Hess Cemetery.
Greenwood.- Leah Nofziger was born at Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1884; died at her home, near Gulfport, Miss., after several months' ill health, April 10, 1948; aged 64 y. 2 m. 28 d. On April 2, 1906, she was united in marriage to Walter Greenwood, who survives. Also surviving are one adopted daughter (Lottie Mae Holliman) 5 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Annie Sommers, Archbold, Ohio), 3 brothers (Chris , and Henry, Molalla, Oreg.; and Dan, Hunter, Ark ). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. In 1924 she moved with her family from Pryor, Okla., to Mississippi, at which time she transferred her membership to the Gulfhaven congregation, where she remained a member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the Gulfhaven Church, with E. J. Miller and Paul Hershey in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Hofer.- Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Hofer, was born at Raley, Alta., Oct. 11, 1941; died at the St. Michael Hospital in Lethbridge, Alta., March 27, 1948; aged 6 y. 5 m. 16 d. Surviving are her parents, 7 brothers, and many other relatives and friends. One sister predeceased her. Funeral services were conducted by John Hofer and J. G. Hochstetler.
Landis.- Andrew Gerber, son of Samuel K. and the late Katie (Gerber) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., April 30, 1892; passed away in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 25, 1948; aged 55 y. 10 m. 25 d. He fell into a bin of moving stone dust at the quarry where he worked, and death resulted, from suffocation. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. On Nov. 28, 1912 he was married to Bertha E. Myers, who passed away on Jan. 26, 1935. To this union were born 5 sons and 4 daughters. One daughter (Esther) died in infancy. On Jan. 24, 1937, he was married to Anna C. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are his father, his 5 sons and 3 daughters (Daniel M. and Mark M. at home; Mrs. Magdalena Miller, Coatesville, Pa.; Andrew G., Florin, Pa.; Elisabeth-Mrs. Austin Witmer, Ephrata, Pa.; Stephen M., Staten Island, N. Y.; Samuel M., Millersville, Pa.,and Martha-Mrs. Clyde Garner, Gordonville, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, and one brother (Christian G., Quarryville, Pa.). For a number of years he was an interested Sunday-school teacher and worker at the Coatesville, Pa., Mission, after which he attended the Lancaster Colored Mission, where he served as Sunday-school superintendent and where he was ordained deacon on Aug. 18, 1946. He was greatly concerned for the welfare of the church, and. was a kind and loving husband and father. Funeral services were held March 28 at the Lancaster Colored Mission and at the East Chestnut Street Church, Lancaster, Pa., with D. Stoner Krady and Joseph S. Lehman in charge. Interment was made in the Mennonite Cemetery at Millersville, Pa.
Martin.- Henry S., son of the late Henry S. and Mattie K. Martin, was born near Talmage, Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 14, 1906, died at his home, near Ephrata, Pa., Feb. 9, 1948; aged 42 y. 26 d. Death resulted from a heart attack following six months' ill health. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, Pa., of which he remained a member until death. On June 18, 1932, he was married to Lizzie H. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Henry Lester and James Leroy), 2 daughters (Helen Lorraine and Catherine Leona), 5 brothers and 6 sisters (Carrie, Anna-Mrs. Luke S. Weaver, Lizzie-Mrs. Daniel H. Weaver, Samuel S., Aaron S., Leah-Mrs. Reuben F. Hurst, Walter S., Lydia M., Charles W., Edith-Mrs. Harvey Gingrich, and G. Earl). Funeral services were held at the home by Amos S. Horst and at the Weaverland Church by David N. Weaver and J. Paul Graybill. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Martin.- Mattie R. Snader was born July 2, 1880, near Terre Hill, Lancaster Co., Pa.; died in the Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., after five days' illness, Feb. 11, 1948; aged 67 y. 7 m. 9 d. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, Pa., of which she remained a member until death. On Dec. 17, 1899, she was married to Henry S. Martin, who died almost three years ago. To this union were born 14 children. One daughter died in infancy, another at the age of twenty-four; and one son (Henry) predeceased her by two days. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Carrie, Anna-Mrs. Luke S. Weaver, Lizzie-Mrs. Daniel H. Weaver, Samuel S., Aaron S., Leah-Mrs. Reuben F. Hurst, Walter S., Lydia M., Charles W., Edith-Mrs. Harvey Gingrich, and G. Earl), 41 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Leah Wanner), and one brother (Harry R.). One brother (Aaron) predeceased her seven weeks ago. Funeral services were held at her late home by Mahlon Witmer and at the Weaverland Church by J. Paul Graybill and David N. Weaver. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Miller.- Daniel E., son of Daniel D. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Miller, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, July 6, 1885; died at his home, Wellman, Iowa, March 25, 1948; aged 62 y. 8 m. 19 d. On Nov. 28, 1912, he was united in marriage to Fannie Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Olivia Marie-Mrs. Al Yoder, Kalona, Iowa), 2 sons (D. Max and D. Junior, both of Wellman), one brother (David D., Wellman, Iowa), 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. William Hochstedler, Kalona, Iowa; and Barbara- Mrs. Harvey Yoder, of Wellman), and many other relatives and friends. In his youth, he became a member of the Mennonite Church; he was baptized into the fellowship of the West Union congregation, later transferring his membership to the Wellman congregation, where he was a member at the time of his death. He and his wife lived on a farm near his boyhood home until two years ago, when they moved to Wellman. Although his health was failing for some time, he was able to be about his work, until one evening he retired for the night, never to awake in this life. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Church, March 27, in charge of W. S. Guengerich and George S. Miller. Text: James 4:14. Burial was made in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Moyer.- Reuben C. Moyer was born near Dublin, Pa.; died at his home, March 26, 1948; aged 87 y. 11 m. 26 d. Death resulted from a heart condition, following an illness of six months. His wife, one daughter, and one grand-child preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Abram A., Philadelphia, Pa.; Reuben A., and Arthur A., both of Dublin, and Howard E., Perkasie, Pa.), 2 daughters (Mrs. William H. Lewis, Jr., Perkasie, Pa.; Mrs. Elmer M. Gross, Blooming Glen, Pa.), one sister (Mrs. Ella Nase, Blooming Glen, Pa.), 23 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted March 30, with Wilson Moyer and Wilson Overholt officiating. Burial was made in the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Plank.- Ella M., daughter of the late Abraham and Martha (Yoder) King, was born near Bellefontaine, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1882; passed away March 6, 1948; aged 56 y. 3 m. 24 d. On Nov. 29, 1906, she was married to Marion L. Plank, of Bellefontaine, Ohio. To this union were born 5 daughters (Dorothy C.-Mrs. Jonas H. Swartz, Phoenixville, Pa.; Delphia M.-Mrs. Omar A. Kurtz, Oley, Pa.; Annabelle-Mrs. Aaron H. Tyson, Spring City, Pa.; L. Caroline, New Delhi, India; Cena E.-Mrs. Lloyd E. King, Oley, Pa.). One sister (Anna-Mrs. D. G. Kauffman, Minot, N. Dak.) predeceased her. Surviving are 12 grandchildren, 7 brothers, and 2 sisters (Lydia-widow of F. P. Kauffman, Garden City, Mo; Simon and Aaron, West Liberty, Ohio; Jonah, Hubbard, Oreg.; Abraham, Harrisonburg, Va.; Irvin J., Malvern, Pa.; Rudolph, Columbus, Ohio; Maude M.-Mrs. Robert E. Myers, Geneva, Pa.; and Nelson L., Meadville, Pa.). After a few days of pain and sickness a diseased gall bladder was removed, containing two gallstones. A few hours later a stroke developed, paralyzing her right side and making speech difficult. After two days she passed away. In a card written from the hospital to a daughter she said, "Whatever God does is well done." She delighted to make or do things, for her family or needy ones and read the Bible daily. Funeral services were held at the home by John L. Glick and at the Conestoga Church by Ira Kurtz and Elmer Kolb. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Schrock.- Alexander J., son of John H. and Elizabeth (Christner) Schrock, was born near Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., Ohio, May 16, 1862; died at his home, near Shanesville, Ohio, March 18, 1948; aged 85 y. 10 m. 2 d. On March 9 he suffered a paralytic stroke, from which death resulted. On March 6, 1887, he was united in marriage to Malinda (Miller) Schrock, who survives. Two sons and 3 daughters preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Alma, at home; John, Omaha, Nebr.; Emma-Mrs. Ralph Miller, Berlin, Ohio; Mabel, at home; Waldo, Canton, Ohio; and William, Dover, Ohio), 2 brothers (William J., Shanesville, Ohio; and Allen J., at home), 2 sisters (Mrs. Angeline Troyer, of Shanesville; and Amanda, Barrs Mills, Ohio), 7 grandchildren, one stepgrandchild, and one great-stepgrand-child. One brother, 2 sisters, and his parents preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, March 21, with Paul R. Miller in charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Schrock.- Christian M. Schrock was born near Bittinger, Md., Aug. 25, 1863; died at his home, near Greenwood, Del., March 24, 1948; aged 84 y. 6 m. 29 d. Early in youth he gave his heart to the Lord and united with the Conservative Amish Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member till death. On Jan. 2, 1898, he was united in marriage to Sarah Orendorf, of Bittinger, Md., who preceded him in death. To this union were born 4 sons and 2 daughters. On Feb. 24, 1929, he was united in marriage to Lydia Keim, of Somerset Co., Pa., who survives. Also surviving are his 6 children (Enos, Greenwood, Del.; Ezra, Clarence Center, N.Y.; Eli, Verna Zehr, Cora Mast, and Harvey, all of Greenwood), one brother (Sam, Stuarts Draft, Va.), 31 grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Four grand-children predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Alvin Mast and at the church by Eli Swartzentruber and Nevin Bender. Texts: Rev. 22:20,21; I Thess. 4:16. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Smucker.- Jerome M., son of Gideon and Magadalena (Zook) Smucker, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 5, 1858; passed away March 20, 1948; aged 89 y. 3 m. 15 d. On March 23, 1890, he was united in marriage to Ella M. Yoder, of Bristol, Ind., who preceded him in death on March 6, 1933. Twin sons (Willis and Wallace) predeceased him in infancy. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. C. V. Hostetler, Orrville, Ohio; and Mrs. H. C. Good, Lansing, Mich.), 2 sons Willard E., and Welker J., both of Orrville, Ohio), 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. J. S. Gerig and Mrs. A. S. Lantz, . both of Smithville; Ohio), one brother (A. L. Smucker, Smithville, Ohio), and a large number of relatives and friends. Early in life he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, near Smithville, Ohio, later becoming a charter member of the Orrville Mennonite Church. He was an active Christian worker, serving the Sunday school as teacher and superintendent for many years. He was also greatly interested in the educational and missionary activities of the church, supporting the work through his prayers and liberal giving. He was a life-long resident of the Orrville community, where he attained prominence by founding the manufacturing company which bears his name. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church on March 23, in charge of V. M. Gerig and I. W. Royer. Interment was made in the Crown Hill Cemetery at Orrville.
Stahl.- Ira J., son of Jacob G. and Ellen (Speicher) Stahl, was born near Davidsville, Pa., March 26, 1897; died near the place of his birth, March 20, 1948; aged 50 y. 11 m. 24 d. On Dec. 25,1917, he was married to Nora Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lorraine K., at home), 2 daughters (Romaine, Cromwell, Ind.; and Grace, a student at Goshen College), one grandson, 4 sisters and 3 brothers (Carrie-Mrs. Oscar Mishler, Davidsville, Pa.; Emma-Mrs. Lloyd Croyle, Thomas Mills, Pa.; Howard, Hollsopple, Pa.; George, Medina, Ohio; Grace-Mrs. Leonard Naugle, Johnstown. Pa.; Austin, Hollsopple, Pa., Ruth-Mrs. Webster Brant, Somerset, Pa.). His parents, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. On Feb. 11, 1912, he became a member of the Kaufman Mennonite Church and remained a member until death. Funeral services were held March 23 at the Kaufman Church, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Russel Shilling. Burial was made in the Kaufman Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana