Bort. - John Christian Bort was born in Peoria, Ill., Jan. 14, 1878; passed away in Hutchinson, Kans., after seven years of failing health, Dec. 18, 1947; aged 69 y. 11 m. 4 d. In his youth he joined the Amish Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member until death. In 1903 he moved to Nebraska and on Feb. 16, 1904, was united in marriage to Elizabeth Eigsti, at Milford, Nebr. One daughter (Bessie) preceded him in death. Surviving are his widow, 5 daughters and 3 sons (Mrs. Margaret Mahoney, Mrs. Lena Mahoney and Mrs. Fanny Mahoney, Hutchinson, Kans.; Henry, Overton, Nebr.; Mrs. Barbara Stoner, North Platte, Nebr.; William, Denver, Colo.; Ed and Anna, Milford, Nebr.), 13 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Lena Davis), 2 nephews and one niece and many friends. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 21 at the Milford A.M. Church, in charge of L. O. Schlegel. Interment was made in the Milford A.M. Cemetery.
Brubaker. - Abraham S. son of Abraham and Leah (Sitler) Brubaker was born in Bruce Co., Ont., Oct. 20, 1864; died at this home, near Wadsworth, Ohio, after one year's illness, Dec. 6, 1947; aged 83 y. 1 m. 16 d. At the age of 17 he moved to Columbiana Co., where he lived until his marriage to Elizabeth Rohrer, of Medina Co., on Dec. 24, 1891. In 1905 he and his companion united with the Bethel congregation, Wadsworth. Surviving are his widow, 4 children (Emma - Mrs. Harvey Freidt; Elam and Elmer, all of Wadsworth; and Ada, at home), 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary Ann Frey and Lizzie Brubaker, St. Jacobs, Ont.), and one brother (Aaron, Mountain Home, Idaho). Three sisters, 4 brothers, and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Dec. 9 at the Bethel Church, in charge of Abram Good and S. D. Rohrer. Burial was made in the Lower Mennonite Cemetery.
Harnish. - Mary G., daughter of the late Abram and Barbara (Good) Harnish, was born in Willow Street, Pa., March 4, 1865; died at her home, in Willow Street, Dec. 16, 1947; aged 82 y. 9 m. 12 d. Death occurred after an illness of four days, resulting from a heart condition. Surviving are nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at the home and at the New Danville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa., of which congregation she had been a member. Henry Nauman, Maris Hess, and James Hess were in charge of the services. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Otto. - Ella, daughter of Jacob D. and Lydia (Yoder) Beachey, was born at Arthur, Ill., June 4, 1917; died at the Sarasota, Fla., Hospital, after six days' illness, Dec. 19, 1947; aged 30 y. 6 m. 15 d. At the age of eighteen she accepted the Lord as her Saviour. On Nov. 3, 1938, she was united in marriage to Levi D. Otto, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Milton, Martha Fern, Katie, Emery, and Mary Ellen, all at home), her parents, 2 sisters (Katie Ann - Mrs. William Miller, and Minnie - Mrs. Menno Mast, both of Arthur, Ill.), 4 brothers (Emery, Milton, and Henry, all of Arthur; and Daniel, Burton, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. She, with her husband and family, moved to Florida several months ago. Funeral services were conducted by Otho Shank and John Bontrager at the Pinecraft Church, Sarasota, and by Levi M. Miller and Elmer G. Swartzendruber at Arthur, Ill., Dec. 23, where burial was made.
Ruby. - Mary, daughter of the late David B. and Magdalena (Miller) Roth, was born at Grosshill, Ont., Oct. 11, 1884; died at her late home, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 9, 1947; aged 63 y. 1 m. 28 d. In 1907 she was united in marriage to Samuel Ruby, who preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1939. In her youth she united with the Steinman A.M. Church; in 1945 she transferred her membership to the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. Surviving are 7 sons (Lorne and Stanley, of Kitchener; Percy, Withburg, Ont.; Earlus, Toronto, Ont.; Lloyd and Floyd, of Kitchener), 3 daughters (Elfretta - Mrs. Gordon Schmidt, Windsor, Ont.; Irene - Mrs. Oscar Eckensviller, Waterloo, Ont.; and Ethel, of Kitchener), 3 brothers (Noah and Sam, Baden, Ont.; and Dan, Preston, Ont.), one sister (Lydia - Mrs. Peter Steinman, of Baden). One infant daughter (Verne Doris) predeceased her. Funeral services were held Dec. 11 at the First Mennonite Church in charge of Merle Shantz and Moses Jantzi. Interment was made in the Steinman Cemetery.
Schloneger. - Emma, daughter of the late Michael and Amanda (Ramseyer) Krabill, was born near Harrisburg, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1901; died at her home, near Louisville, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1947; aged 46 y. 1 m. 4 d. Death was caused by thrombosis. At the age of 15 she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was received into the fellowship of the Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, where she was a member until death. On April 23, 1927, she was united in marriage to David Schloneger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Merle, at home), 3 sisters (Ella, Canton, Ohio; Clara - Mrs. David Schmucker, and Mary - Mrs. Harvey Maurer, both of Louisville), 2 half sisters (Florence - Mrs. Basil Saunier, and Bertha, both of Louisville), her stepfather (John Roth, of Louisville), and many other relatives and friends. She was a loving and devoted companion and mother, kindhearted and always ready to help in time of need. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Beech Church, in charge of O. N. Johns. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Schwartzendruber. - Daniel E., son of Daniel and Mary (Yoder) Schwartzendruber, was born at Parnell, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1903; passed away at Waterloo, Ont., Dec. 1, 1947; aged 43 y. 11 m. 29 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. In 1924 he was united in marriage to Mattie Lauber, who, with a small daughter, predeceased him in 1941. In 1945 he was united in marriage to Audrey Shantz, of Waterloo, Ont. At the age of 15 he joined the Mennonite Church near Tofield, Alta., from which he transferred his membership to the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Surviving are his widow, 2 sons (Glenn Daniel and Wilbur Keith), his mother and stepfather (Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schwartzendruber), and 2 sisters (Erma - Mrs. Elmer Baechler and Lydia - Mrs. Stanley Ruby). Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, in charge of Merle Shantz and J. B. Martin. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Stoltzfus. - Rebecca, daughter of Rachel and the late Jonas Stoltzfus, was born Jan. 18, 1911; died Sept. 23, 1947; aged 36 y. 8 m. 5 d. Death was caused by a blood clot. She was a member of the Amish Church. Surviving are 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 15 stepbrothers and stepsisters, and her stepfather (Sam M. Stoltzfus). Her father and one infant sister (Lydia) predeceased her. She had a smile for all she met and always lent a helping hand. Funeral services were held at the home Sept. 26, conducted by Noah Mast and Dan M. Stoltzfus. Interment was made in the Mast Cemetery.
Zehr. - Samuel, adopted son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zehr, was born on March 30, 1871; passed away at his home, Tavistock, Ont., Nov. 24, 1947; aged 76 y. 7 m. 25 d. On Nov. 8, 1899, he was married to Susan Wilson, who survives. One daughter predeceased him in infancy. Funeral services were held Nov. 25 at his late home and at the East Zorra A.M. Church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Bollinger. - Charles, son of the late Michael and Elmira Bollinger, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., Nov. 1, 1870; died at his home, Wakarusa, Ind., after a number of years; ill health, Dec. 24, 1947; aged 77 y. 1 m. 24 d. On March 8, 1898, he was married to Sarah Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Florence Yoder, Mishawaka, Ind.; Pearl Blosser, Goshen, Ind.; and Albert Bollinger, Mishawaka), 5 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Nettie Schutz, Lakeville, Ind.; Mrs. Alice Metzler, Mrs. Charles Schutz, Mrs. Caroline Schutz, all of Wakarusa, Ind.), one brother (Alvin, of Wakarusa), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by S. L. Weldy and C. A. Shank. Interment was made in the Olive Cemetery.
Brenneman. - Sarah, daughter of Abraham D. and Magdalena (Rhodes) Heatwole, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Jan. 27, 1878; passed away at her home, north of Dalton, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1947; aged 69 y. 9 m. 22 d. On Dec. 22, 1895, she was united in marriage to Noah F. Brenneman, of Elida, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, one daughter (Ada - Mrs. Ira Criswell, Orrville, Ohio), 4 sons (Earl, Elida, Ohio; Clarence, Lima, Ohio; Horace, Cleveland, Ohio; and Orlo, Scottdale, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (John A., Dalton, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. About thirty-five years ago she with her husband, accepted Christ in one of Billy Sunday's revival meetings and joined the Salem Mennonite Church, near Elida, later transferring to the Central congregation, where she continued as a member until death. She was a faithful and loving companion and a devoted mother, one who found much joy in helping others. Funeral services were held Nov. 21 at the Auble Funeral Home by I. W. Royer and Harold Bauman, and at the Central Church, Nov. 22 in charge of Andrew Brenneman, M. L. Troyer, and I. W. Royer. Texts: Luke 24:28-31: John 19:25-27. Burial was made in the Salem Cemetery.
Good. - Susannah, daughter of the late Aaron and Judith (Snyder) Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Dec. 5, 1877; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after a brief illness, Nov. 19, 1947; aged 69 y. 11 m. 14 d. Surviving are her husband (Israel Good), 3 children (Ida - Mrs. Burnie Morley, Stayner, Ont.; Roy and Elvyn, Elmira, Ont.), 5 grandchildren, and one brother (Absalom, Carstairs, Alta.). She was a member of the Elmira, Ont., Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Elmira Church, in charge of Oliver D. Snider, assisted by Howard S. Bauman. Interment was made in the Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.
King. - Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Longenecker, was born in Jackson Co., Kans., Sept. 20, 1888; passed away Nov. 24, 1947, at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital, where she was a patient for one month; aged 59 y. 2 m. 4 d. On Dec. 25, 1912, she was united in marriage to Ezra King, who predeceased her in 1934. Surviving are 4 daughters and 4 sons (Ruth - Mrs. Eldon Jones, Big Stone Gap, Va.; Ethel, Nashville, Tenn.; LeRoy, Garden City, Kans.; Helen, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Raymond, Lawrence, Kans.; Clifford and Kathryn, Wilmore, Ky.; and James, Hesston, Kans.), and 9 brothers and sisters. She was a member of the East Emmett Church, near Newton, Kans. Funeral services were held Nov. 26 at the home and at the Pennsylvania Church, Hesston, with John Landis and Earl Buckwalter in charge. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Landis. - Anna Mary, daughter of the late Levi and Mary (Buckwalter) Landis, was born Dec. 28, 1863; passed away at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 29, 1947; aged 84 y. 1 d. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa. for many years. Her sister (Emma), with whom she had lived for thirty-five years following the death of their parents, predeceased her on May 19, 1947. Surviving are 10 nieces and 3 nephews. Funeral services were held at the Oreville Home, Jan. 1, in charge of Martin Hershey and Stoner Krady. Text: I Peter 1:3-5. Interment was made in the Hershey Mennonite Cemetery.
Mast. - Norman D., son of Aaron and Lavina (Stoltzfus) Mast, was born near Parkesburg, Pa., Aug. 3, 1910; passed away Dec. 17, 1947; aged 37 y. 4 m. 14 d. A fall from a building resulted in his death. In his early youth he accepted Christ and was received into church fellowship at Westover, Md., and was active in church work. On Nov. 24, 1932, he was married to Virginia Smucker, of Denbigh, Va., who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Robert, Betty, Laura, Doris, James, and Chester), 3 brothers (Amos, Clayton, Del.; Wilmer, York, Pa.; and Alpheus, Belleville, Pa.), and 3 sisters (Martha - Mrs. Galen Kauffman; Alyce - Mrs. Floyd Sieber; and Esther, Belleville, Pa.). Funeral services were held Dec. 21 at the home, in charge of Eli Kramer, and at the Mt. Pleasant Church, Fentress, Va., in charge of Clayton Bergey and Amos Wenger. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Texts: I Cor. 13:12; I Thess. 4:13-18.
Peachey. - Mattie A., daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia (Hartzler) Hostetler, was born near Belleville, Pa., Oct. 5, 1874; died, after one year's illness, Nov. 29, 1947; aged 73 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Dec. 17, 1895, she was united in marriage to David E. Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John R., Joseph L., and David C.) 5 daughters (Annie - Mrs. Alvin Yoder, Lydia - Mrs. Levi Yoder, Mrs. Mary Spicher, all of Belleville, Pa.; Ada - Mrs. Isaac Huyard, New Holland, Pa.; and Frannie - Mrs. John Zook, Petersburg, Pa.,), one foster daughter (Arie - Mrs. Samuel Yoder), and 2 brothers (Jacob A., Belleville, Pa.; and Joseph H., Sarasota, Fla.). One infant son (Aaron) and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Amish Church, and a kind and loving mother. Funeral services were held at her late home, near Belleville, Dec. 2, in charge of Enos J. Kurtz, assisted by Henry Sommers and Daniel King. Burial was made in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Renno. - Rachel M., daughter of the late Samuel F. and Mary (Mast) Petersheim, was born Sept. 2, 1866; passed away at the home of her daughter, Morgantown, Pa., after two years' illness, Nov. 9, 1947; aged 81 y. 2 m. 7 d. On Dec. 11, 1894, she was united in marriage to Ezra Renno, who preceded her in death in 1941. She was a member of the Conestoga A.M. Church for many years. Surviving are one daughter (Anna - Mrs. Emory Hostetler, Morgantown, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lizzie Petersheim, also of Morgantown). Funeral services were conducted at the Conestoga A.M. Church by Ira Kurtz and David Yoder. Interment was made in the near-by cemetery.
Roth. - Joseph J., son of Nicholas and Magdalena (Yoder) Roth, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, April 26, 1878; passed away at the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Dec. 25, 1947; aged 69 y. 7 m. 29 d. Death resulted from thrombosis. He came to America with his parents at the age of 12, and settled at Wayland, Iowa. Having accepted Christ as his Saviour before coming to this country, he transferred his church membership to the Sugar Creek congregation, of which he was a member at the time of his death. On March 3, 1903, he was united in marriage to Fannie C. Gerig, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Earl Swartzendruber, Levi, Helen - Mrs. Willie Beachy, Orie, Elsie - Mrs. Ivan Yoder, and Ray, all of Wayland, Iowa), 22 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Peter J. and Ben R., Wayland, Iowa; and Nick, Albany, Oreg.), one sister (Mrs. Anna Gerig, Albany, Oreg.), and many other relatives and friends. He was much concerned about the spiritual and material welfare of his family, and was a regular attendant at church services. Funeral services were conducted at the Sugar Creek Church by Willard Leichty and Simon Gingerich. Interment was made in the cemetery near by.
Schmitt. - Moses H., son of the late John B. and Magdalena (Hallman) Schmitt, was born near Baden, Ont., Aug. 13, 1875; passed away at the Galt General Hospital, following a lengthy illness, Dec. 23, 1947; aged 72 y. 4 m. 10 d. He was married to Leah Weber, who predeceased him on Aug. 14, 1944. Surviving are 2 sons (Leighton, Petersburg, Ont.; and Lloyd, New Dundee, Ont.), one daughter (Mrs. Osias Gingrich, Elmira, Ont.), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Herman, Kitchener, Ont.; and Jonathan, Red Deer, Alta.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Joseph Weber, Carstairs, Alta.; and Mrs. Irvin Snider, Guernsey, Sask.). In his early years he became a Christian. In 1901 he moved from Waterloo Co., Ont. to Carstairs, Alta., where he was ordained deacon in 1910, minister in 1915, and bishop in 1928. In 1940 he moved back to Ontario and spent his last years in the fellowship of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. He was loved in the home circle, respected by the community, appreciated in church circles for his humility, loyalty, and sacrificial service. Funeral services were in charge of C. F. Derstine, assisted by S. F. Coffman, J. B. Martin, Manasseh Hallman, and Oscar Burkholder. Text: II Sam. 3:38.
Zook. - John J., son of the late Crist and Mary Zook, was born at Belleville, Pa., July 18, 1887; died at his home, near Belleville, Dec. 2, 1947; aged 60 y. 4 m. 14 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church until death. On Dec. 17, 1914, he was united in marriage to Linda E. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth - Mrs. Jacob B. Yoder), one son (John D., at home), 2 grandsons, 2 brothers (Sol and Crist, Surrey, N. Dak.), 2 sisters (Lizzie - Mrs. Mose Byler and Molly - Mrs. Israel Yoder, Mechanicsville, Md.), and many other relatives and friends. One infant son and 2 sisters (Fannie - Mrs. Isaac Hostetler and Lydia - Mrs. Joe R. Hostetler) preceded him in death. He was a loving husband and father. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 5 by Louis Peachey at the home and at the Locust Grove Church by John B. Zook and Emanuel Peachey. Text: John 14:1-7. Interment was made in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Blosser. - Joel, son of Margaret and Stelvin Blosser, was born near Columbiana, Ohio, June 26, 1931; was seriously injured in a highway accident and passed away at the Salem, Ohio, City Hospital, Dec. 27, 1947; aged 16 y. 6 m. 1 d. Surviving are his father, stepmother, one sister (Olive Marie), one brother (Albert), 2 stepsisters, one stepbrother, and his maternal grandfather. His mother passed away on Feb. 28, 1945. At the age of fourteen he was baptized and became a member of the Leetonia, Ohio, Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Midway Church, Columbiana, Dec. 30, by local ministers. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Cressman. - Elmeda Becker was born near Breslau, Ont., Sept. 27, 1881; died at the home of her son (Ray), Preston, Ont., Jan. 1, 1948; aged 66 y. 3 m. 3 d. On June 10, 1908, she was married to John Cressman, who predeceased her on April 28, 1941. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ont., of which she remained a member until death. For 30 years she suffered from a weakened body, during which time her testimony for the Lord grew stronger. Surviving are one son (Ray, Preston, Ont.), one daughter (Sylinda - Mrs. Gerald Shea, Kitchener, Ont.), one sister (Mrs. Howard Snyder, Waterloo, Ont.), one brother (Allan, Hespeler, Ont.) and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at the Cressman Church, in charge of J. C. Williamson and Oscar Burkholder. Text: Phil 1:23.
Crossgrove. - Samuel H., son of Frank and Barbara Crossgrove, was born near Centerville, Pa., June 28, 1880; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Arlen Zimmerman), Dec. 21, 1947; aged 67 y. 5 m. 23 d. Death resulted from a heart attack. At the age of 16 he moved to Archbold, Ohio. On March 4, 1909, he was united in marriage to Ida Nafziger, who preceded him in death. His parents, one infant son, 5 sisters, and 5 brothers also predeceased him. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Arlen Zimmerman, Ada - Mrs. Orval Nofziger, and Marie - Mrs. Vernon Frey, all of Archbold), 12 grandchildren, one brother (Jacob T., of Archbold), and a large number of other relatives and friends. When a young man, he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, where he remained a member until death. He was a kind and loving father and neighbor. Funeral services were held at the Central Church, in charge of Henry Wyse and Jesse J. Short.
Derstine. - Lydia (Mill) Derstine, widow of the John L. Derstine, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., June 29, 1869; passed away after a short illness, April 12, 1947, aged 77 y. 9 m. 13 d. She was a member of the Deep Run, Pa., Mennonite Church, faithful as a colaborer with her husband who served in the office of deacon for a number of years. Surviving are 9 children (Mrs. Harvey Rice, Mrs. Isaac Swartz, Isaac, Howard, Mrs. Charles Detweiler, Mrs. John G. Leatherman, Mrs. Howard Overholt, Mrs. Harvey Gahman, Mrs. William Gahman), 59 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 22 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter (Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gahman) and at the Deep Run Church, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace. Text: Psalm 23:1-6. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Harnish. - Isaac B., son of the late John B. and Catherine (Buckwalter) Harnish, was born May 4, 1857; passed away at the home of his niece, in West Willow, Pa., Nov. 28, 1947; aged 90 y. 6 m. 24 d. Surviving are one brother (John B.) and a number of nieces and nephews. He was united in marriage to Emma Huber, who preceded him in death 9 years ago. He was faithful member of the Byerland Mennonite Church, Willow Street, Pa., where funeral services were conducted Dec. 1 by Henry Nauman, Maris Hess, and James Hess. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Lantz. - Emma, daughter of Frederick and Barbara Schneider, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1874; died at the Lutheran Hospital, Norfolk, Nebr., as the result of an automobile accident, Nov. 14, 1947; aged 73 y. 1 m. 29 d. When quite young, she was received into the Mennonite Church. In 1889 she moved with her parents to Oberlin, Kans., and on Jan. 26, 1910, was married to Levi Lantz, Beemer, Nebr. They lived near Beemer, Nebr., for several years and then moved to a farm near Norfolk; in March, 1946, they moved back to Beemer. One infant son, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and her parents preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, 2 brothers (Ernest, Shickley, Nebr.; and Lewis, Omaha, Nebr.), and a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home by Dan Birky and at the Mennonite Church, in charge of Sam Oswald and P. O. Oswald. Interment was made in the local cemetery.
Meyers. - Elizabeth (Meyers) Meyers, widow of the late Isaiah Meyers, was born Oct. 29, 1871; passed away March 23, 1947; aged 75 y. 4 m. 24 d. On Sept. 8, 1944, she suffered a stroke which left her paralyzed. During the illness which followed she was happy and smiling, despite discouragements. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a member of the Deep Run Mennonite Church, Bucks Co., Pa. Her husband and one son preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Harvey M. and Joseph M.), 3 daughters (Mrs. Anna Leatherman, Mrs. Frank Spurk, and Mrs. Raymond Price), 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 27 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter (Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Price, Doylestown, Pa.,), in charge of Wilson Overholt, and at the Deep Run Church, in charge of Abram W. Yothers and Erwin Nace. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Mull. - Emma E. Nafziger was born near Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1874; passed away Nov. 14, 1947; aged 73 y. 10 m. 6 d. Death resulted from a heart ailment. On Jan. 16, 1902, she was united in marriage to Daniel Mull, who preceded her in death 24 years ago. One infant grandson and 3 brothers also predeceased her. Surviving are one son (Chauncey, of Archbold), 3 daughters (Mabel - Mrs. Ira Wyse, Blanche - Mrs. Ora Grieser, and Mary - Mrs. Melvin Short, all of Archbold), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and a large number of other relatives and friends. As a young woman she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. She was a loving mother, concerned for the welfare of her family. Funeral services were held at the Central Church, Archbold, in charge of Roy Sauder and Jesse J. Short.
Mumaw. - Nancy Jean, daughter of Floyd and Ruth (Rohrer) Mumaw, was born Aug. 1, 1947; died at the Children's Hospital at Akron, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1947; aged 4 m. 14 d. Death resulted from complications following an operation. Surviving are her parents, great-grandmother (Mrs. Catherine Mumaw, Weilersville, Ohio), 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Adam Mumaw, Wooster, Ohio; and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Rohrer, Wadsworth, Ohio), and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rudy Stauffer and Paul Olinger and at the Martins Church by Robert Kreider and Stanford Mumaw. Burial was made in the Martins Cemetery.
Musser. - Mary, daughter of Abraham I. and Mary (Weaver) Reed, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Dec. 12, 1852; passed away after two days' illness, Dec. 9, 1947; aged 94 y. 11 m. 27 d. At the age of 8 she moved with her parents to Elkhart Co., Ind. On Oct. 5, 1873, she was united in marriage to Joel Snider, a deacon in the Mennonite Church, who predeceased her on Jan. 24, 1898. To this union were born 2 children (Emma S. Martin, Goshen, Ind., at whose home she died; and Simon R., of Columbus, Ohio). On Nov. 18, 1900, she was married to Joseph Musser, who died on Sept. 19, 1919. Surviving besides the 2 children are 5 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, and 4 stepgrandchildren. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Frame Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, Ind. During her long, active life her devotion and concern for the spiritual welfare of those around her was an inspiration to many. Funeral services were conducted by William Ramer and Paul Hoover. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church, on Dec. 12.
Neuhauser. - Deborah, daughter of the late Christian L. and Rachel (Stoltzfus) Kauffman, passed away Nov. 18, 1947, at the home of her daughter, in Gap, Pa. In her youth she accepted Christ and was a member of the Kinzer Mennonite Church, Kinzers, Pa. An invalid for a number of years, she bore her affliction with patience. Her husband (Elam G. Neuhauser) preceded her in death on May 14, 1945. Surviving is one daughter (Gladys - Mrs. George Ranck), 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Kate and Sadie), one brother (Amos), and one foster sister (Mrs. Ruth Summers). Two brothers (Elam and John) predeceased her. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 21 at the Millwood Church, Gap, Pa., by Ira Kurtz and Amos Weaver. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Rowe. - Lizzie Annetta, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Lefever) Denlinger, was born Nov. 30, 1864; passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Dec. 1, 1947; aged 83 y. 1 d. On Nov. 27, 1884, she was married to M. Frank Rowe, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Maud - Mrs. Aaron B. Leaman), one son (Ross D.), 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (George). Three grandchildren predeceased her. Early in married life she and her husband united with the Mennonite Church, of which she was a member bat the time of her death. She was a kind and loving mother, and one who was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 4 at her late home and at the Stumptown Mennonite Church, near Bird-in-Hand, Pa., by David Landis, Elmer Martin, and Lloyd Eby. Texts: Rev. 7:9-17; Ps. 116; 73:24. Burial was made in the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Smith. - Jacob, son of the late Jacob Smith, was born in Lincoln Co., Ont., July 17, 1867; passed away at his late residence, Vineland, Ont., July 31, 1947; aged 80 y. 14 d. On Jan. 20, 1892, he was united in marriage to Alice Maud Adams, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jason, of Vineland) and 2 daughters (Hattie - Mrs. Charles Hibbitt, of Vineland; and Charlotte, at home). One daughter (Irene - Mrs. Ralph Honsberger) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mennonite Church for nearly fifty years, a faithful attendant as long as health permitted, and one who bore his infirmities with patience. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 4 by S. F. Coffman, assisted by David Steinman, at the home and at the Mennonite Church. Text: Job 19:25. Interment was made in the Vineland Cemetery.
Snyder. - Melissa, daughter of the late Moses Snyder and Susannah Reist, was born at Bloomingdale, Ont., Oct. 14, 1870; passed away at her home, near Bloomingdale, Nov. 30, 1947; aged 77 y. 1 m. 16 d. In October, 1896, she was married to Allen Snyder. One son (Herbert), one daughter (Grace) and one brother (Simon), predeceased her. Surviving are 3 sons (Vernon, of Bloomingdale; Wilfred, Bridgeport, Ont.; and Moses Edgar, Waterloo, Ont.), one daughter (Alice at home), 3 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Sabina Snyder, of Waterloo; and Katie and Clara, of Bloomingdale). She was a member of the Snyder Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of Elvin Snyder and Oscar Burkholder. Text: Ps. 91:14-16.
Swartz. - Solomon Swartz was born Aug. 17, 1876; passed away at his home, near Dalton, Ohio, after three months' illness, Jan. 3, 1948; aged 71 y. 4 m. 16 d. On Nov. 29, 1905, he was united in marriage to Lina Kamp, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Irene - Mrs. Menno Lehman, Dalton, Ohio; Edna - Mrs. Oren Burkholder, at home; Martha - Mrs. Marion Yost, North Lawrence, Ohio; Treva - Mrs. Harold Miller, Mansfield, Ohio), one son (Milo, Akron, Ohio), 9 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. One infant son preceded him in death. On Dec. 28, 1947, he was baptized and received into the Kidron Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 6, at the home and at the Kidron Church, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, assisted by Isaac Zuercher and L. E. Flauhaus. Burial was made in the West Lawn Cemetery, Mount Eaton, Ohio.
Yoder. - Daniel H., son of Stephen and Mary (Hostetler) Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 24, 1872; died as the result of an automobile accident, Dec. 31, 1947; aged 75 y. 7 m. 7 d. Early in life he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, where he continued as a member until death. On Oct. 13, 1898, he was united in marriage to Katie Burkholder, who predeceased him on Oct. 8, 1909. On Nov. 21, 1910, he was united in marriage to Amanda Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Amos and Isaac, Nappanee, Ind.; and Moses, Wakarusa, Ind.), one sister (Mrs. Linda Foley, Nappanee, Ind.), and other relatives and friends. One brother (Levi) preceded him in death. He was a kind and affectionate husband, conscientious in his labors, and faithful in church attendance. Funeral services were held at the Martins Church, Orrville, Ohio, in charge of Stanford Mumaw and I. W. Royer. Interment was made in the Martins Cemetery.,
Zook. - Roy Allen, youngest son of Roy Allen and Selina (Miller) Zook, was born near Tofield, Alta., Oct. 27, 1930; passed away at the University of Kansas Hospital, Nov. 24, 1947; aged 17 y. 27 d. Death resulted from injury received while riding his motor scooter two days previously. In 1936 he moved with his parents to Kansas. Surviving are his parents, 5 sisters (Esther, Holton, Kans.; Estella - Mrs. A. J. Kieffaber, Kansas City, Kans.; Edna, Kansas City, Mo.; Elvera and Eldora, at home), 3 brothers (George R., Loman, Minn.; John Mark, at home; and Luke L., Kansas City, Kans.), and many other relatives and friends. One brother preceded him in death. On his tenth birthday he confessed Christ as his personal Saviour, and on Feb. 16, 1941, was baptized and received into the West Liberty congregation, Windom, Kans. In 1946 his membership was transferred to the Argentine Mennonite Church, Kansas City, Kans. Funeral services were held Nov. 26 at the Argentine Church, in charge of Rufus Horst, assisted by Edward Yoder, E. W. Roy, and J. G. Hartzler. Text: Nahum 1:7. Interment was made in the Maple Hill Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Beckler. - Peter, son of Joseph and Magdalene (Forney) Beckler, was born near Flanagan, Ill., April 30, 1866; passed away at his home, Milford, Nebr., Jan. 3, 1948; aged 81 y. 8 m. 3 d. Death resulted from heart failure. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was baptized at the East Fairview Church. On Dec. 25, 1887, he was married to Lovina Stutzman. To this union were born 12 children. In 1906 they moved to Wood River, Nebr., and did much toward building a new church there. On Sept. 4, 1932, his wife passed away. For almost two years he made his home with his son (Aaron). On April 1, 1934, he was married to Mrs. Amanda Hershberger at Milford, Nebr., where he spent the rest of his life. Surviving are his widow, 5 sons and 3 daughters (Aaron, Perry, Sarah - Mrs. Ben Hostetler, Laura - Mrs. John Stoltzfus, Ollie - Mrs. Ora Hostetler, all of Iowa; Ira, Albany, Oreg.; Enos, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Sidney, Grand Island, Nebr.), one foster son (David Lehman, Iowa City, Iowa), 46 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one sister (Lydia Riley), 7 stepchildren, 45 stepgrandchildren, 36 great-stepgrandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Four children and 11 grandchildren preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the West Fairview Church, Jan. 6, in charge of William R. Eicher, Ezra Roth, Warren Eicher, and J. E. Zimmerman. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Bowman. - Mary Ann, daughter of the late Peter and Sarah (Good) Musser, was born April 7, 1853; died at her home, in Bowmansville, Pa., Jan. 6, 1948; aged 94 y. 8 m. 29 d. Her husband (Daniel Bowman) died sixty years ago. She was a faithful member of the Bowmansville, Pa., Mennonite Church. Surviving are 3 children (Sallie, Mrs. Lizzie Witmer, and John), 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at the Bowmansville Church by Benjamin Weaver. Interment was made in the Pine Grove Mennonite Cemetery.
Crossgrove. - Linda Faye, daughter of Henry and Stella (Wyse) Crossgrove, was born at Sarasota, Fla., Oct. 5, 1944; died Dec. 23, 1947; aged 3 y. 2 m. 17 d. Death resulted from injuries sustained in an automobile accident which occurred less than twenty-four hours previously. Surviving are her parents, 3 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. William Wyse and Mrs. Barbara Crossgrove, all of Archbold, Ohio), and a large number of other relatives and friends. She had recently memorized Psalm 23, and had spoken her first recitation at the Christmas program of the Bayshore Church on Dec. 21. Funeral services were held at the Bayshore Church, Sarasota, on Dec. 26, in charge of T. H. Brenneman and Albert Wyse. Further services were conducted Dec. 28 at the funeral home at Archbold, Ohio, by P. L. Frey; at the Center* Mennonite Church by T. H. Brenneman and E. B. Frey; and at the Pettisville Cemetery by Roy E. Sauder.
*Transcriber's note: This may be the Central Mennonite Church.
Douple. - Mary E., daughter of the late Benjamin O. and Anna (Martin) Brackbill, was born at Gap, Pa., passed away at her home, near Neffsville, Pa., Jan. 1, 1948; aged 60 y, 7 m. 19 d. At an early age she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was devoted to Him. Surviving are one daughter (Betty Jane), one son (Chester B., at home), one grandson, 4 brothers (Martin, Isaac, Joseph, and Moses, all of Lancaster Co., Pa.), and one sister (Mrs. Edith Nice, of Idaho). Her husband (Jacob L. Douple) held Jan. 4 at the Hess Mennonite Church, Lititz, Pa., in charge of Levi Weaver, Ira Landis, and Amos Horst. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Ebersole. - Daniel L., son of the late Henry and Martha Ebersole, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., March 4, 1868; passed away at the home of his son(David K.) after a four-month illness, Dec. 12, 1947; aged 79 y. 9 m. 8 d. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church. On Dec. 3, 1899 he was united in marriage to Mary Kauffman who preceded him in death on Dec. 4, 1945. Two sons and 7 grandchildren also predeceased him. Surviving are 4 sons (Reuben M., Shippensburg, Pa.; David K., Greencastle, Pa.; Henry R., Chambersburg, Pa.; and Samuel K., Landisville, Pa.), 6 daughters (Maggie - Mrs. Laban Eby, Greencastle, Pa.; Leah - Mrs. Ira Weber, Hagerstown, Md.; Nancy - Mrs. Newton Timmons, Greencastle, Pa.; Amanda - Mrs. Leroy Whitcraft, Lititz, Pa.; Ellen - Mrs. David Eby, Hagerstown, Md.; Mary - Mrs. Max Clugston, Shippensburg, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, Dec. 15, in charge of Daniel Kuhns, Joseph Hostetter, and Amos Martin. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Gaines. - Susan F. Gaines was born in Page Co., Va., June 16, 1857; died at the home of her son, near Harrisonburg, Va., after one week's illness, Dec. 27, 1947; aged 90 y. 6 m. 11 d. Surviving are 2 sons, 2 daughters, 21 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Beaver Creek Brethren Church by Luther Miller, assisted by Amos Heatwole.
Gingrich. - Manasseh, son of the late Israel and Lovina (Snyder) Gingrich, was born May 21, 1891; died Dec. 29, 1947; aged 56 y. 7 m. 8 d. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. On Feb. 27, 1917, he was married to Rebecca Martin, near Elmira, Ont. Surviving are his widow, 2 sons (Herbert and Newton at home), 2 daughters (Naomi and Mary Ann, at home), 3 sisters (Leah - Mrs. Addison Snider, Elmira, Ont.; Susannah - Mrs. Amos Gingrich and Barbara - Mrs. David B. Snyder, both of Waterloo, Ont.), and one brother (Freeman, St. Jacobs, Ont.). One sister (Malinda - Mrs. Menno Eby) and 2 brothers (Simon and Allan) predeceased him. He was a life-long resident of Waterloo Twp., Ont. He had been in failing health for some time and suffered a nervous breakdown. Plans to place him in a mental hospital had been almost completed when he took his life. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Jan. 1, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Oliver D. Snider. Text: Gen. 18:25. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.
Godshall. - David D., son of Norman and Mae (Detweiler) Godshall, Quakertown, Pa., died Dec. 27, 1947; aged 7 m. 1 d. Death was caused by thymus gland lymphaticus. Funeral services were held at the Haycock Mennonite Church, Quakertown, Dec. 30.
Good. - Anna, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Brenneman, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Aug. 18, 1851; passed away at Webb City, Mo., Jan. 6, 1948; aged 96 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Oct. 25, 1874, she was united in marriage to Joseph Good, who passed away in August, 1940. Surviving are 7 children (Jay, Doniphan, Mo.; Oliver, Webb City, Mo.; Leroy, Oronogo, Mo.; Amos, Ventura, Calif.; Mrs. Sarah Downs, De Ridder, La.; Esther, and Mark, both of Webb City, Mo.), 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Sarah Gunning, of Webb City). One child passed away in infancy. At an early age she united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. The last few days of her life she expressed a number of times her readiness to meet her Saviour. At the age of 17 she moved with her parents to Jasper Co., Mo. In 1926 she and her husband moved to Hesston, Kans., and in 1943 she moved back to Webb City, Mo. Funeral services were conducted at Webb City, Jan. 8, and at the Pennsylvania Church, Hesston, Kans., Jan. 9, by Milo Kauffman and Jess Kauffman. Text: Phil. 1:20-24. Her body was laid to rest in the Pennsylvania Mennonite cemetery.
Grove. - Emma Ellen, daughter of Peter A. and Mary (Krantz) Haun, was born at Cullom, Ill., Dec. 25, 1870; died at the Axtell Christian Hospital, Newton, Kans., Jan. 5, 1948; aged 77 y. 11 d. Death resulted from coronary occlusion, following twelve days' illness. At the age of 16, during a series of meetings conducted by J. S. Coffman, she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. On Nov. 19, 1891, she was united in marriage to John Martin Grove. In 1898 they moved to Garden City, Mo.; in 1908 to Newton, Kans.; and in 1945 to Hesston, Kans. To this union were born 4 children (Mary - Mrs. Lester Beck, Peabody, Kans.; Fred H., Limon, Colo.; Gladys, Hillsboro, Kans.; and Ruth - Mrs. Albert Weaver, Hesston, Kans.), all of whom survive. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Her parents, all her brothers and sisters, one granddaughter, and one great-grandson preceded her in death. She was an earnest, active member of the church, having served as superintendent of the primary department of the Pennsylvania Sunday School for eleven years. She was cheerful, patient, and loving in the home, and a friendly, thoughtful, and helpful neighbor. During the last three days, when she was unconscious, she murmured frequently. "Come, Lord, take me; I am ready to go now." Funeral services were conducted at the home by O. O. Hershberger and at the Pennsylvania Church by Earl Buckwalter, assisted by J. G. Hartzler. Text: II Tim. 1:12.
Hershey. - Sarah R., daughter of George and Anna (Mellinger) Kreider, was born at Soudersburg, Pa., March 8, 1871; passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital, after an operation and six-week illness, Nov. 30, 1947; aged 76 y. 8 m. 22 d. On Nov. 12, 1891, she was married to Ira L. Hershey, who was later ordained to the ministry in the Mennonite Church, and who passed away in 1940. She lived all her married life in the vicinity of Gap, Pa., and was a member of the Old Road Mennonite Church. Surviving are one son (I. Leaman), 7 daughters (Susie - Mrs. Galen Hostetter, Margie - Mrs. Jay Hostetter, Grace - Mrs. Rine Hershey, Anna - Mrs. Mark Hershey, Lydia - Mrs. Frank Hershey, Nora - Mrs. Harry Brubaker, Marian - Mrs. Noah Denlinger), 50 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and one brother (Margie - Mrs. G. Parke Book, Jacob, Sue - Mrs. John Baer, and Esther - Mrs. Joseph S. Lehman), and many other relatives and friends. Two daughters preceded her in death. She was loving and helpful, never content to be idle, usually busy in the interest of others. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Galen Hostetter) by Amos W. Weaver and at the Paradise Church by Martin R. Hershey and George Graham. Text: II Cor. 4:17, 18; 5:1-10. Interment was made in the Hershey Cemetery.
Hochstetler. - Emma, oldest child of Samuel and Lydia Slabaugh, was born near Lagrange, Ind., Feb. 2, 1870; passed away Jan. 5, 1948; aged 77 y. 11 m. 3 d. Death resulted from Bright's disease and complications. On Dec. 4, 1902, she was united in marriage to Abraham Stutzman, Washington Co., Iowa. The following year they moved to Indiana. Having no children of their own, they adopted a son and daughter. On Aug. 31, 1928, her husband passed away. In December, 1934, she was married to Moses Hochstetler, who preceded her in death on July 2, 1943. Surviving are Faye Ebersole and Kermit Stutzman, 4 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 brothers (John, Jancy, Niles, and Albert), 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Martin and Mrs. Lida Birkey), and a large number of other relatives and friends. One brother and one sister predeceased her. In her youth she joined the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. She enjoyed the fellowship of Christian friends and attended services regularly as long as she was able. She was a diligent worker and a good provider for her household, always concerned for the welfare of others. Funeral services were held Jan. 8 at the Howard-Miami Church, Kokomo, Ind., in charge of Willard Sommers and A. G. Horner. Text: II Kings 20:1c.
Hoover. - Abraham Erwin, son of Daniel Hoover and Catherine Moyer, was born in Rainham Twp., Ont., June 23, 1871; died at his late residence, near Selkirk, Ont., Jan. 1, 1948; aged 76 y. 6 m. 9 d. On Aug. 22, 1906, he was united in marriage to Phoebe Hallman, of New Dundee, Ont., who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Barbara - Mrs. A. Lewis Fretz, Vernice, and Mary - Mrs. Arthur Dawson, all of Rainham), one brother (Jacob, Golden, B.C.), one sister Jennie - Mrs. Eugene Yager, Selkirk, Ont.), and 11 grandchildren. Two sisters (Rosetta Werner and Minnie Mannix) predeceased him. At the age of 22 he was converted during revival meetings conducted by J. S. Coffman, and joined the Mennonite Church. He endeavored to serve his Master faithfully. He had a kindly disposition and a benevolent and conscientious spirit in his contacts and dealings with his fellow men. Funeral services were conducted in the Rainham Mennonite Church by S. F. Coffman, assisted by B. B. Shantz, E. M. Sider, and E. V. Snyder. Interment was made in the Lakeshore Mennonite Cemetery.
Hostetler. - Jeptha E., son of the late Levi and Barbara (Peachey) Hostetler, was born Dec. 4, 1855; passed away at his late home, Belleville, Pa., Jan. 9, 1948; aged 92 y. 1 m. 5 d. Death was due to the infirmities of age; he was bedfast less than one week. He was married to Selina E. Yoder, who preceded him in death 7 years ago. Surviving are one son (John Y., Belleville, Pa.), 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Joshua, of Belleville). Funeral services were held at his late home and at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, of which congregation he was a member. The officiating ministers were Emanuel Peachey, John Zook, and Louis Peachey. Interment was made in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Foeht. - Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Catherine (McCormick) Huber, was born July 5, 1863; passed away after a brief illness, Jan. 9, 1948, at the home of her daughter; aged 84 y. 6 m. 4 d. On Dec. 6, 1888, she was united in marriage to George Foeht, who preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1943. Surviving are 2 children (Alva, Akron, Ohio; and Velma - Mrs. Clyde Bell, Marville, Ohio), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 stepgrandchildren, 2 brothers (Amos, Bremen, Ohio; and Simeon, Delphos, Ohio). In her youth she united with the Turkey Run Mennonite congregation, Bremen, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Turkey Run Church, with William A. Miller leading the devotional service and N. E. Troyer preaching the funeral sermon. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Miller. - Edward E. Miller was born in Sugarcreek, Ohio, April 22, 1883; passed away while at work in Manitou Springs, Colo., Jan. 2, 1948; aged 64 y. 8 m. 10 d. At the age of 21 he moved to Kansas. On April 11, 1909, he was married to Gladys Metz, at La Junta, Colo. They lived in La Junta until 1934, when they moved to Manitou Springs. In early manhood he joined the Mennonite Church and remained a member until death. Surviving are his widow, 3 daughters (Mrs. Margaret Hjelmstad, La Junta, Colo.; Mrs. Dorothy Nelson, Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Ellen Stucky, Manitou Springs, Colo.), 7 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary Speelman, Shanesville, Ohio), one brother (Robert E., Dover, Ohio), and other relatives, and many friends. He was patient, loving, and devoted to his wife and children. Funeral services were held at Manitou Springs, Jan. 3, in charge of E. E. Showalter, George Wilson, and C. G. Ringler, and on Jan. 4 at the La Junta Mennonite Church, in charge of E. E. Showalter and Allen H. Erb. Interment was made in the Fairview Cemetery in La Junta.
Reesor. - Albert B., third son of the late Noah and Elizabeth (Barkey) Reesor was born in Scarboro Twp., Ont., in 1863; passed away at the Toronto General Hospital, Jan. 5, 1948. In 1891 he was married to Barbara Elizabeth Rittenhouse, who predeceased him three years ago. Also in 1891 he was baptized and became a member of the Risser Old Order Mennonite Church, Markham, Ont. One son (John), one sister (Mary) and three brothers (Jacob, Peter, and John) predeceased him. Surviving are 2 daughters (Emma - Mrs. Menno Drudge, and Sarah - Mrs. Joseph Smith), 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 8 at the home by Abram Smith and at the Risser Church by Thomas Reesor and Fred Nighswander.
Roth. - Joseph, son of the late Benjamin and Catherine (Gerig) Roth, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, Sept. 30, 1871; died at his home, near Bellefontaine, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1947; aged 76 y. 2 m. 22d. Death resulted from complications which followed a fall on Aug. 18, when he suffered a broken back. At the age of eleven he moved with his parents to the United States, settling at Bellefontaine. As a young man he united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. On Jan. 14, 1906, he was married to Lizzie Zook, of New Castle, Pa., who passed away in December, 1920. Of the 7 children born to this union, 4 (Elmer J., West Liberty, Ohio; Leo H., at home; Amos L., of West Liberty; and Christie B., Bellefontaine, Ohio) survive. On Dec. 11, 1921, he was married to Barbara M. Roth, of Archbold, Ohio, who predeceased him on Oct. 23, 1945. Of the 3 children born to this union, 2 (Lester L. and Paul E., both of Bellefontaine) survive. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (John, Louisville, Ohio; and Christ, Belleville, Pa.), and 3 sisters (Mary Linder, Rittman, Ohio; Mrs. P. J. Slonecker, Bellefontaine, Ohio; and Mrs. Henry Barrett, West Liberty, Ohio). One brother (Benedict) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the South Union Church, in charge of Paul M. Roth, assisted by Marion Y. King and Harry C. Blough. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Sites. - Maggie Mae, daughter of the late Cyrus Mitchell and Mrs. Vergie Walker, was born Aug. 11, 1919, near Ft. Seybert, W. Va.; died Dec. 30, 1947, at the King's Daughter Hospital, Staunton, Va. Surviving are her widowed husband (Jesse Francis Sties), 3 children, her mother, 4 sisters (Mrs. Dewey Emswiler, Mrs. Homer Nesselrodt, Mrs. John Guthrie, and Mrs. Ernest Alger), one half sister (Mrs. Ida Puffenbarger), and one half brother (William Sutherly). Her father and one sister preceded her in death. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and in her last hours left a bright testimony. Funeral services were conducted at the Trissels Mennonite Church, Broadway, VA., on Jan. 1, in charge of E. G. Gehman and Timothy Showalter. Interment was made in the near-by cemetery.
Smith. - Elcena Smith was born at Mt. Clinton, Va., Jan. 7, 1873; died at his residence, near Columbiana, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1947; aged 74 y. 11 m. 12 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. On Oct. 15, 1902, he was united in marriage to Grace Armentrout, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Charles William, Columbiana, Ohio; Elmer T., Poland, Ohio; Albert L., Canfield, Ohio; Eddie Lee, Columbiana, Ohio), one daughter (Ethel Virginia, at home), 11 grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. One daughter and 2 sons preceded him in death. In 1910 he united with the Mennonite Church and remained a member until death. He lived in Virginia until 1938, when he and his family moved to Columbiana. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Midway Mennonite Church by Paul Yoder and David C. Steiner. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Stahl. - George E., son of Elijah and Anna (Mumaw) Stahl, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., June 29, 1871; passed away at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, Mich., Jan. 3, 1948, having been in failing health for four years; aged 76 y. 6 m. 5 d. On Dec. 23, 1913, he was united in marriage to Lydia Hoffman, of Clarksville, Mich., who preceded him in death in January, 1917. One son was born to this union. On March 5, 1922, he was married to Emma Birkey, Hopedale, Ill. Surviving are his widow (Emma), his son (Omar), one sister (Alice Sala, Hollsopple, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. One sister (Lizzie Mishler) preceded him in death. He accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Bowne Mennonite Church, Elmdale, Mich. In 1925 he was ordained to the office of deacon, in which capacity he served faithfully until his health failed. He was much concerned for the welfare of the church. Funeral services were held at the Bowne Church, Jan. 5, in charge of D. A. Yoder, assisted by T. E. Schrock. Text: Ps. 23. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Stover. - Levi K., son of Joseph and Rebecca (Koppes) Stover, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 24, 1859; passed away on Jan. 1, 1948; aged 88 y. 5 m. 8 d. At the age of 17 he moved with his widowed mother to Medina Co., Ohio. On Oct. 6, 1881, he was married to Maria Kindig. Early in his married life he became a Christian and united with the Guilford Mennonite Church. For a number of years he served as Sunday-school superintendent, and always attended church and Sunday school regularly as long as he was able. On Oct. 6, 1941, he became ill and never fully recovered. He was patient and uncomplaining during his illness. Surviving are his wife, 4 children (William K., and Mrs. L. S. Kreider, Wadsworth, Ohio; Carl N., Akron, Ohio; and Myrta, Berea, Ohio), 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. One great-grandchild, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, 2 half brothers, and one half sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 3 at the funeral home and at the Bethel Mennonite Church, by O. N. Johns, assisted by S. D. Rohrer. Burial was made in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Wadsworth.
Varns. - Eva Belle daughter of John R. and Fanny (Kaufman) Yoder passed away Dec. 26, 1947; aged 65 y. 7 m. 11 d. On June 15, 1921, she was united in marriage to Elmer J. Varns, of Davidsville, Pa., who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Alfred and Emmett, West Liberty, Ohio), 2 sisters (Mrs. Milo V. King, Garden City, Mo.; and Mrs. Edith Harshbarger, Urbana, Ohio), and a large number of nephews and nieces, and many friends. Two sisters (Mrs. Amanda Zook, Newton, Kans.; and Mary, at home) preceded her in death. At the age of thirteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Bethel Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio, later transferring her membership to the Kaufman Church, near Davidsville, Pa., when she and her husband moved there. In May, 1926, they moved to Holmes Co., Ohio, and united with the Martins Creek congregation, where she was a member until death. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 28 by O. N. Johns, Alvin W. Miller, and S. W. Sommer.
Yoder. - Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Nusbaum) Freed, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 5, 1860; died at the home of her son (Ray), Dec. 31, 1947; aged 87 y. 11 m. 26 d. Death came unexpectedly. On Jan. 6, 1883, she was united in marriage to Eli Yoder. They lived near Wakarusa, Ind., until 1914, when they moved to Nappanee. In 1940 they went to live at the home of their son, where he husband died in February, 1942. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a member of the Mennonite Church for nearly 40 years. Surviving are 2 sons (Ray F., Wakarusa, Ind.; and O. Lloyd, Mechanicsburg, Pa.), one daughter (Mrs. Orpha Chambers, Nappanee, Ind.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Joseph Freed and Mrs. Alice Longenecker, both of Wakarusa), 16 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a kind and loving mother, consistent in her living, and concerned for the welfare of her family and friends. Funeral services were held at the North Main street Church, in Nappanee, by Homer F. North. Burial was made in the North Union Cemetery.
Yoder. - Mary Ellen, daughter of Kore E. and Emma R. (Spicher) Yoder, was born Aug. 15, 1947; died Dec. 22, 1947; aged 4 m. 7 d. Death resulted shortly after she and the two other children and their mother were thrown from the buggy in which they were riding. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Sylvan), one sister (Saloma), 4 grandparents (Abe and Saloma Yoder and David and Sadie Spicher), and a number of uncles and aunts. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 24 by Dan King and Enos Kurtz, at the home. Burial was made in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Yoder. - Sarah Emma, daughter of Christ P. and Lydia (Hartzler) Yoder, was born at Milroy, Pa., Aug.13, 1880; passed away at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 24, 1947; aged 67 y. 4 m. 11 d. Death followed a lingering illness caused by heart trouble and complications. In her youth she united with the Belleville, Pa., Mennonite Church. Surviving are 4 brothers (John D. and Oliver, Belleville, Pa.; Jesse T., York, Pa.; S. E., Lancaster, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Leah, and Mrs. Katherine Esh, Belleville, Pa.). Her parents, one sister (Nannie - Mrs. J. C. Kanagy), and one brother (J. Ira) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at her late home, near Belleville, Dec. 27, by E. D. Hess, assisted by Aaron Mast. Burial was made in the Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana