Blosser.- Susan, daughter of Noah and Mary (Nold) Blosser, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, April 8, 1855; passed away at her home in Leetonia, Ohio, May 4, 1948; aged 93 y. 26 d. Two brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Surviving are one niece and 9 nephews. In 1895 she moved with her parents from the farm in Mahoning Co. where she had spent her early life, to Leetonia, where she cared for her parents until they passed away. Early in life she became a Christian and was for many years a member of the Mennonite Church, active in the missionary and sewing circle work of her group as long as her health permitted. Her service was much appreciated. Funeral services were conducted by I. B. Witmer and S. A. Yoder at the Midway Church, Columbiana, Ohio.

Boppe.- Samuel H., son of the late Andrew and Nancy (Flurry) Boppe, was born Nov. 13, 1847; died at the home of his daughter (Mrs. John Lewis), near Hagerstown, Md., May 16, 1948; aged 100 y. 6 m. 3 d. He was still able to be about and could discuss matters of common interest, especially events of the Civil War and other matters of the times following the war; but his sight and hearing were considerably impaired. In November, 1934, he made a decision for Christ and united with the Mennonite Church at the Pinesburg Mission, near Williamsport, Md., continuing in this faith until death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. John Lewis and Nancy, both of Hagerstown, Md.), 3 sons (Samuel, Smithsburg, Md.; William, Hagerstown; and Charles, Pinesburg, Md.), 17 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 20 at the Leaf Funeral Chapel, Williamsport, Md, in charge of Samuel R. Eby and Moses K. Horst. Text: Job 30:23. Burial was made in the Riverview Cemetery, Williamsport.

Boyer.- Susanna, daughter of David and Margaret (Henry) Tyson, was born in Wood Co., Ohio, March 3, 1856; passed away at the home of her son, near Middlebury, Ind., April 15, 1948; aged 92 y. 1 m. 12 d. On Nov. 28, 1947, she suffered internal injury from a fall in the home; complications later set in and she became bedfast. On Nov. 7, 1878, she was united in marriage to David K. Boyer, who preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1928. Two sons (John and Ira) also predeceased her. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are one son (William, Middlebury, Ind.), 2 daughters (Bertha-Mr. Henry Honderich and Ida-Mrs. Albert Cripe, both of Middlebury), 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephew and friends. In her youth she united with the Wisler Mennonite Church, remaining a member until death. Her suffering she bore patiently. Funeral services were conducted by William Ramer, Paul Hoover, and Amos Nusbaum at the Clinton Brick Church, Goshen, Ind.

Good.- Sarah Ann, daughter of Isaac and Anne (Ames) Zeiley, was born near Morgantown, Pa., Sept. 6, 1862, passed away April 26, 1948, after one and a half years' illness; aged 75 y. 7 m. 20 d. She was a member of the Bowmansville, Pa., Mennonite Church. On Oct. 14, 1883, she was married to Lewis G. Good, who passed away in June, 1929. Surviving are 2 sons (Howard Z. and Joseph A.), one daughter (Sarah Ella-Mrs. Adam H. Martin), 48 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. Three children (Mary Jane-Mrs. Barton G. Horning, Anne Blanche, and Charles Edwin) predeceased her. Funeral services were held April 30 at her late home and at the Bowmansville Church with Benjamin Weaver, J. Paul Graybill, and Moses G. Gehman in charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Greider.- Mary N. Herr was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., April 14, 1881; died of a heart condition, April 22, 1948; aged 67 y. 8 d. In March 1904, she united with the Mountville, Pa., Mennonite Church, where she served cheerfully and was a member until death. On Nov. 11, 1902, she was united in marriage to Howard G. Greider, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anna Mae-Mrs. Martin Grove) and one grandson. Two daughters (Mary, an infant; and Ruth-Mrs. Clayton D. Landis) preceded her in death. She was a faithful companion and mother, much concerned for the welfare of her family and the church. Funeral services were (held April 25 at the home, in charge of Elmer F. Kennel, and at the Mountville Church, in charge of J. C. Habecker and Christ K. Lehman. Text: Rom. 8:18. Burial was made in the Silver Springs Cemetery.

Hochstetler.- Magdalena, daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Schrock) Shetler, was born near Kalona, Iowa, March 12, 1877; passed away at her home April 27, 1948; aged 71 y. 1 m. 15 d. She lived in the same community all her life. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and remained a member until death. On Nov. 19, 1896. she was united in marriage to Chris H. Hochstetler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Lydia- Mrs. Alva Yoder, Iowa City, Iowa; Henry and Ray, Kalona, Iowa; and Lala-Mrs. Marner Miller, Goshen, Ind.), 13 grandchildren, one. brother (Joseph, Pigeon, Mich.), and a large number of other .relatives and many friends, won by her loving and kindly attitude. One daughter (Cora), one grandchild, 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Mary, Daniel, Cathrine, John, Benjamin, and Lydia) preceded her in death. Two weeks before her death she became ill, but her condition did not seem serious until the last morning. Funeral services were held April 29 at the home by J. L. Hershberger and at the Lower Deer Creek Church by D. D. Miller and J. Y. Swartzendruber. Text: John 14:2, 3.

Liechty.- Elizabeth, daughter of Joseah and Marica (Shank) Kohli, was born near Columbus Grove, Ohio, June 19, 1875; died at her home, Lake Charles, La., Feb. 17, 1948; aged 72 y. 7 m. 28 d. On Aug. 22, 1897, she was united in marriage, to Peter J. Liechty. In 1901 they moved to Lake Charles, La. To this union were born 6 children (Joseph H., Alma A., Viola Friesen, Beulah Vignaud, all of Lake Charles, La.; Verna Porter, Woodlawn, La; and Dave A., of the U. S. Navy), all of whom survive. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. Funeral services were held at the Hixson Funeral Home, with C. W. Rodgers and J. W. Mayne officiating.

Mast.- Elizabeth (Lizzie), daughter of Peter and Lydia (Yoder) Nafzinger, was born at Long Green, Md., Sept. 9, 1862; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Frances Barnhart) Denbigh, Va., Feb 10, 1948, after an illness of one week; aged 85 y. 5 m. 1 d. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained a member until death; she was always anxious to fill her place in the church. On Jan. 27, 1885, she was married to John Z. Mast, who preceded her in death on April 24, 1945. On Sept. 17, 1899, they moved to Warwick Co., Va., where they lived except for seven years spent in Norfolk, Va. Surviving are 6 children (Clara-Mrs. J. S. Harrison, and Mrs. Ruth Everett, both of Norfolk, Va.; Emma-Mrs. Kenneth Mallory, Williamsburg, Va.; Frances-Mrs. Hayes Barnhart, and Lenora-Mrs. Ernest Miller, both of Denbigh, Va.; and Charles H. Mast Norfolk), 17 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Her husband and 5 children preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 12 at the Providence Mennonite Church by Truman Brunk, assisted by Emory Glick. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller.- Albert D., son of Daniel D. and Lydia (Troyer) Miller, was born near Charm, in Holmes Co., Ohio, Sept. 14. 1872; died at the Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, May 6, 1948; aged 75 y. 7 m. 22 d. Death followed an operation. He endured his much suffering without complaint. On Dec. 10. 1899, he was united in marriage to Delila Miller, who preceded him in death on April 24, 1943. Three brothers and 4 sisters also predeceased him. Surviving are one son (Ralph A., Berlin, Ohio), one daughter (Mrs. Beulah Kaufman, Millersburg, Ohio), 5 brothers, (Eli, Millersburg; Samuel, Berlin; Levi, Wellman, Iowa; Calvin, Millersburg; and Noah. of Berlin), one sister (Mrs. Fannie Helmuth. Louisville, Ohio), and 8 grandchildren. In his youth he united with the Martins Creek Mennonite Church, and attended services faithfully as long as he was able. Funeral services were conducted May 9 by D. D. Miller, S. W. Sommer, and E. J. Varnes.

Nussbaum.- Raymond Jay, son of John and Grace (Miller) Nussbaum, Kent, Ohio, was born at the Bedford, Ohio, Hospital, April 16, 1948; died April 19, 1948; aged 3 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (James, 2 grandparents (Mrs. Nussbaum, Kidron, Ohio; and John G. Miller, Hudson, Ohio). Brief services were conducted at the home and at the cemetery of the Plain View Church, near Aurora, Ohio, by Eugene Yoder.

Raber.- Elizabeth Gilliom was born near Dalton, in Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1856; died at the home of her son on April 16, 1948; aged; 92 y. Death was caused by pneumonia. At the age of fourteen she moved with her father's family to Hickory Co., Mo., where she grew to womanhood and where she was married to Peter Raber. In 1908 the family moved to Morgan Co., near Versailles, where she resided until her death. Surviving are one son (Daniel), 3 daughters (Sarah-Mrs. M. M. Diener, Cora-Mrs. J A. Ramer, Versailles, Mo.; and Susie-Mrs. C. W. Rushley, Garden City. Mo.), 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, one sister, (Mrs. Sarah Soldner, Berne, Ind.), and one brother (Daniel, Portland, Ind.). Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. One son (Abraham), 2 daughters (Clara-Mrs. 0. W. Driver, and Lydia-Mrs. J. A. Detwiller), and 4 brothers, (Christian, Peter, Abraham, and Simon) also predeceased her. Funeral services were conducted April 19 at the home by C. B. Driver, at the church by E. A. Albrecht, and at the graveside in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Versailles, Mo., by Leroy Gingerich. Her great-grandsons served as pallbearers.

Rufenact.- Aaron, son of Joel and Leah (Short) Rufenact, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 14. 1891; departed this life April 13, 1948; aged 56 y. 3 m. 29 d. He enjoyed good health until about two years ago, when he became ill and never fully recovered, having, however, seemingly improved during the recent months of his life. On Jan. 2, 1917, he was united in marriage to Arvada King, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Melba-Mrs. Carl Schmucker, Fayette, Ohio), 2 sons (Charles, Bluffton, Ohio; and Richard, at home), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. In his younger years he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a member until death. His resignation was expressed in the words of one of his favorite hymns, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord." His kindness and advice will be missed in the home, and his help in the church and community. Funeral services were in charge of D. Wyse Graber, Walter Stuckey, and Simon Stuckey. Interment was made in the Lockport Cemetery.

Schmucher.- Joseph P., son of the late Christ and Katie (Christner) Schmucker, was born April 18, 1881; died at his home in Flint, Mich., May 4, 1948; aged 67 y. 16 d. On Jan. 30, 1901, he was united in marriage to Naomi Slabaugh. On March 5, 1912, they moved from Kokomo, Ind., to Midland, Mich., and in September, 1946, to Flint, Mich. Surviving are his wife,2 daughters (Mrs. Mary Albrecht, Flint, Mich.; and Mrs. Melinda Klein, Midland, Mich.), 9 grandchildren. 7 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Hartville, Ohio; Jacob, Kokomo, Ind.; Noah, Middlebury, Ind.), and one sister (Mrs. Mattie Hochstedler, Kokomo. Ind.). His parents, one sister, and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Bradley Funeral Home, Midland, with F. F. Bontrager in charge. Burial was made in the Amish Cemetery north of Midland.

Stutzman.- Minerva Ellen, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Feikert) Selzer, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, April 16, 1890; died at her home, near Harrisonburg, Va., May 15, 1948; aged 58 y. 29 d. At the age of sixteen she was confirmed in the German Reformed Church; at the age of twenty-three she was received by water baptism into the Mennonite Church. On Sept. 25, 1913, she was united in marriage to Joseph B. Stutzman in Portage Co., Ohio, where they lived until 1928, when they moved to Harrisonburg, Va. Surviving are her husband and 3 children (Doris-Mrs. Oliver Keener, Harman, W. Va.; Barbara-Mrs. D. L. Bowman, at home; and Joseph E., Drumore, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Mary Schuefler and Mrs. Ida Schwartz, both of Navarre, Ohio; Mrs. Irene Hostetler, Medina, Ohio; and Mrs. Emma Schwartz, Bluefield, Ohio), one brother (John, Medina, Ohio), and a number of nieces and nephews. She was an active Christian worker for years. The last ten years she and her husband spent in the Blue Ridge rural work at Mt. Hermon and Temple Hill churches. She spent many days and hours as a Christian counselor and in helping the sick and needy in these communities. Funeral services were held on May 17 by D. W. Lehman at the home and S. H. Rhodes and J. E. Kurtz at the Weaver Church. Text: Jer. 6:16. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Tyson. -Daisy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Harter, was born in Kent Co., Ohio, Sept. 2, 1881; passed away at her home east of Alanson, Mich., April 27, 1948; aged 66 y. 7 m. 25 d. Death followed a heart attack. As a small child she moved with her parents to a farm north of Conway, Mich. On Aug. 1, 1901, she was married to Erva Tyson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Simon and Earl, both at home), 2 daughters (Angeline, missionary on furlough from Africa; and Mrs. Sylvia Martin, Harbor Springs, Mich.), one brother (Henry, Petoskey, Mich.), and 5 grandchildren. She was devoted to her home and was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by Clyde X. Kauffman and Richard Halter at the Maple River Mennonite Church, Brutus, Mich. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Wenger.- Daniel P., son of Peter and Annie (Gile) Wenger, was born April 16, 1870; died March 14, 1948; aged 77 y. 10 m. 28 d. Although he did not enjoy the best of health for a number of years, his condition was not considered alarming until ten days before his death. From early manhood he was a member of the Mennonite Church, serving in various activities. His life was marked by a quiet, conscientious devotion to God and to his family. His first marriage was to Annie F. Heatwole. To this union were born one son (William A., who died in 1936) and 2 daughters (Lena C. and Marie-Mrs. Fred Ours, Harrisonburg, Va.). His second wife was Emma F. Heatwole. To this union were born one son and 4 daughters (Oliver R., Annie S., Edna R., Margaret-Mrs. Menno Suter, and Anna-Mrs. Millard Bowman, Harrisonburg, Va.). His third marriage was to Laura E. Suter, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Jacob P. Harrisonburg, Va.), one sister (Mrs. Oscar Burkholder, York, Pa.), 21 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 16 at the home by S. H. Rhodes and at the Weaver Church by D. W. Lehman and C. K. Lehman. Text: Ps. 17: 15. Burial was made in the near by cemetery.

Wingard.- Josiah, son of Levi and Polly Wingard, was born March 27, 1867; died April 20, 1948; aged 81 y. 23 d. His first wife (Mary Hershberger) died in January, 1919. Surviving are 5 children, his second wife (Minnie Lowry Wingard) and 1 stepdaughter. He was for many years a member of the Weaver Church, Johnstown, Pa., where funeral services were conducted by Hiram Wingard, Harry C. Blough, and Rev. Schnars. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder.- Aaron C., son of Eli and Susanna Yoder, was born near Belleville, Pa., May 1, 1877; died at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Rugby, N. Dak., May 12, 1948; aged 71 y. 11 d. Death was caused by heart disease. In 1901 he moved to North Dakota. On April 25, 1902, he was united in marriage to Sylvia Renno, who preceded him in death on April 5, 1922. Three brothers and 3 sisters also predeceased him. Surviving are 2 sons (Chester and Sherman, Wolford, N. Dak.), 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Belleville, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Old Order Amish Church, of which he remained a member. Funeral services were held at the Lakeview Church, May 17, by Mahlon M. Yoder, John Stoll, and E. G. Hochstetler. Texts: Ps. 90; Matt. 25:1-12; Ps. 39:4.

Yoder.- Amos J., son of Christian and Catherine (Becker) Yoder, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 20, 1866; passed from this life on May 12, 1948, after a lingering illness; aged 81 y. 11 m. 22 d. On Aug. 7, 1887, he was united in marriage to Amanda C. Smucker, who preceded him in death on Oct. 11, 1945. Four sisters and 7 brothers also predeceased him. Surviving are 6 children (Lumen H., Oyster Point, Va.; Sadie L., at home; Jay, Nampa, Idaho; Elton R., Orrville, Ohio; Icie D. Miller, Wooster, Ohio; and Clark W., Denbigh, Va.), 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. He spent his entire life in the same community and was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Ohio, from early in life until death, showing a strong interest in the work of the church. Funeral services were held May 16 at the Oak Grove Church, in charge of J. S. Gerig and V. M. Gerig. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Zehr. - Kate Lehman was born July 16, 1866; passed away at the home of her son (Dan Zehr), Jan. 6, 1948; aged 81 y. 5 m. 21 d. On Dec. 14, 1893, she was united in marriage to John Zehr at Indian River, N. Y. He preceded her in death eight years ago. One son (Peter) also predeceased her. Surviving are 2 sons (Dan, Beaver Falls, N. Y.; and Ernest, Croghan, N. Y.), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers. Funeral services, in charge of Gordon Schrag, were conducted on Jan. 9 at the home and at the First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, N. Y. Burial was made at Croghan. Text: Ps. 116:15.

Zook. - Nancy Zook, daughter of Isaac and Fannie (Zook) Kauffman, was born Jan. 5, 1858; died May 3, 1948; aged 90 y. 3 m. 28 d. On Dec. 31, 1895, she was united in marriage to David Zook, who preceded her in death on Aug. 27, 1912. Three daughters also predeceased her. Surviving are 3 sons (Lewis, Sharpsville, Pa.; James and Harvey, New Wilmington, Pa.), one sister (Fannie Lehman, Pulaski, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, New Wilmington, where she remained a member until death. Funeral services, conducted by the home ministers, were held May 5 at the church. Texts: Ps. 23; Rev. 14:13. Burial was made in the Amish Mennonite Cemetery.

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Brubaker.- Ruth Mae, daughter of the late Benjamin P. and Mazie (Noll) Brubaker, was born March 1, 1893; departed this life at her home, near Mt. Joy, Pa., April 19, 1948; aged 55 y. 1 m. 18 d. Surviving are her husband (Daniel E. Brubaker), one son (Clarence, at home), 3 brothers (Levi N., Manheim, Pa.; Elam R., and Paris 0., both of Mt. Joy), and one sister (Anna H., Mt. Joy, Pa.). She was a member of the Kraybill and Mt. Joy congregation of the Mennonite Church and was much interested in the work of her Lord. Text: I. Sam. 20:18. Interment was made in the Kraybill Cemetery.

Charles.- Sarah Louise, daughter of C. Earl and Anna Mary (Landis) Charles, Bareville, Pa., was born April 27, 1948; passed away May 7, 1948; aged 10 d. She was in good health until two days before her death, when she became ill with pneumonia. Surviving are her parents, 3 sisters (Alta Ruth, Martha, and Anna Mary), 2 brothers (Mahlon and Paul), her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John L. Landis, Bareville, Pa.; and Mr. and Mrs. Amos B. Charles, Lancaster, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the late home. Burial was made in the Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Enck.- Emma L., daughter of the late Christian and Mary (Lauver) Martin, was born July 22, 1865; passed away at Lancaster, Pa., April 13, 1948; aged 82 y. 8 m. 21 d. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster. Her husband (B. Frank Enck) predeceased her. Surviving are 6 children (Harry M., Napoleon, Ohio; Samuel M., Lititz, Pa.; Mamie-Mrs. R. D. Becker, with whom she resided; Paris M., Napoleon, Ohio; Suley-Mrs. Eugene N. Reist, Mt. Joy, Pa.; and Frank M., Willow Street, Pa.), 26 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral home and at the East Chestnut Street Church by D. Stoner Krady and Jacob Brubaker. Interment was made in the Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.

Gehman.- Samuel M., son of the late Solomon and Barbara (Mosemann) Gehman, was born May 2, 1866, died at his home in Adamstown, Pa., May 18, 1948: aged 82 y. 16 d. Surviving are his wife (Ida Torab), 6 children (Roy, Earl, Edith-Mrs. Arthur Pierce, Amelia, Samuel Jr., and Ida), and one grandchild. He was a member of the Gehman Mennonite Church and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Funeral services were held at the Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, Pa., by J. Paul Graybill. Text: Heb. 9:27. Interment was made in the Muddy Creek Cemetery.

Gingerich.- John, son of Joseph and Veronica (Goldsmith) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, March 15, 1877; died at his home in the village of Joetown, northwest of Kalona, Iowa, May 18, 1948; aged 71 y. 2 m. 3d. For almost seven years he was confined to his bed as the result of a severe stroke which he suffered on May 26, 1941. On May 15 he suffered another stroke which left him unconscious during the remaining three days of his life. In youth he became a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa, of which congregation he was a member at the time of his death. For many years he taught in the Sunuay school and served as sexton of the church cemetery. On Nov. 15, 1900, he was united in marriage to Lydia Reber. To this union were born 5 children (Melvin, Goshen, Ind.; Ralph, Wellman, Iowa; Mary - Mrs. Chris Marner, and Fanny-Mrs. Herman Smucker, Kalona, Iowa; and Alta-Mrs. William Kauffman, Bay Port, Mich.). Surviving are his companion, 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Solomon, Kalona, Iowa; and Otto, Wellman, Iowa). One grandson preceded him in death. He thoroughly enjoyed tne company of the hundreds of neighbors and friends who visited him during his seven-year illness, and they in turn were given new courage by his inspiring example. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church on May 20, in charge of John Y. Swartzendruber. Interment was made in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Good.- Isaac M., son of the late Tobias M. and Fannie (Wenger) Good, was born Feb. 5, 1873; died at his home, Intercourse, Pa., May 1, 1948; aged 75 y. 2 m. 2 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was a member of the Hershey Mennonite Church, Kinzers, Pa. On Jan. 10, 1900, he was united in marriage to Anna M. Hershey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Miriam-Mrs. John E. Landis, Lancaster, Pa.; and Marice M., Gordonville, Pa.), and 3 grandchildren, one son and one daughter died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted May 5 at Overley's Funeral Parlors and at the Hershey Church, with Ira Buckwalter and Martin Hershey officiating. Texts: Ps. 90: 55: 6. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Ketterman.- Maud M., daughter of Abraham and Francis Helmick, was born July 22, 1876; died at her home, near Onego, W. Va., Jan. 26, 1948; aged 71 y. 6 m. 4 d. On Dec. 28, 1898, she was married to Oliver G. Ketterman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters (Harry, Elkins, W. Va.; Mary-Mrs. Ralph Swope, and Martha-Mrs. Howard Swope, Harrisonburg, Va.; Joe, Circleville, W. Va.; Drusilla and Maggie, at home), 13 grandchildren, one brother, and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held Jan. 28 at the home by P. I. Garber. Burial was made in the family cemetery.

Kreider.- Elmina, daughter of the late Jacob and Lydia (Groff) Kreider, was born in Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., July 13, 1871; passed away Jan. 7, 1948; aged 76 y. 5 m. 24 d. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage which she suffered two weeks previously. On Nov. 19, 1896, she was baptized and received into the membership of the Paradise, Pa., Mennonite Church. She attended services faithfully and for a number of years walked a mile to do so, both morning and evening. Her life was one of usefulness; she helped not only those who were her near relatives, but she also lived with and cared for a number of aged folks in their homes. Surviving is one sister (Mrs. Naomi Eby) and 13 nieces and nephews. Since 1928 she had made her home with her sister. Funeral services were conducted at the Brown Funeral Home at Paradise and at the Paradise Church by Martin Hershey and Parke Book. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Nofziger.- Adam, son of Valentine and Susan Nofziger, was born near Tedrow, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1882; departed this life at Toledo, Ohio, May 13, 1948; aged 65 y. 6 m. 29 d. His parents, one sister (Eva Davis), and 2 brothers (Jonas and Sam) preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 nephews and many cousins. Funeral services, in charge of Jesse J. Short, were held May 16 at Short's Funeral Home.

Oesch.- Samuel S., son of John and Mary A. (Smith) Oesch, was born near Wheatland, Mo., March 28, 1879; passed away at his home, near Garden City, Mo., May 18, 1948; aged 69 y. 1 m. 21 d. Death followed a lingering illness of one year, of which time he was bed fast two months. He lived in Missouri all his life but eleven years which he spent in Portland, Oreg. His parents, one brother (John), and 2 infant sisters preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Joe, Spartansuurg, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Kenagy, Kansas City, Mo.; Jake, at home; Will, Bristol, Ind.; Anna, Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. Edna Yoder, Shipshewana, Ind.), and a large number of other relatives and friends. He was interested in spiritual things; he read his Bible and attended church and Sunday school regularly. Only a few days before his death he was baptized on confession of faith. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Church, Garden City, on May 20, in charge of the local ministers. Burial was made in the Clearfork Cemetery.

Riddle.- Lydia, daughter of the late S. D. and Susanna Heatwole, was born near Dayton, Va., Feb. 3, 1885; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Cleta Senft), Spring Grove, Pa., Feb. 12, 1948; aged 63 y. 9 d. She was an invalid for a number of years. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband (Q. H. Riddle), one son (Raymond), 5 daughters (Mrs. Katherine Brown, Mrs. Cleta Senft, Mrs. Goldie Strayer, Mrs. Margie Bare, and Mrs. Mamie Kopp, all of Pennsylvania), 4 brothers and 2 sisters (Joseph, Elida, Ohio; Walter, Dayton, Va.; Mrs. Hettie Rhodes, Dayton, Va.; William, Elida, Ohio; Calvin, Dayton, Va.; and Mrs. Mollie Showalter, La Junta, Colo.). Funeral services were held Feb. 14 at the Garber Church, Menges Mills, Pa., by Richard Danner and Chester Harbold.

Schrock.- Ray, son of' Eliza and the late Henry J. Schrock, was born near Trail, Ohio, April 2, 1898; passed away after an extended illness, at the Berea, Ohio, Community Hospital, April 30, 1948; aged 50 y. 28 d. His health was failing for several years and during the six months preceding his death he spent many days in bed and in the hospital. In his youth he united with the Walnut Creek, Ohio, Mennonite Church, and recently renewed his covenant with the Lord; at his request he was reinstated into the fellowship of the Church. On Aug. 6, 1927, he was united in marriage to Delia Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one son and 2 daughters (Lois Mae, Richard Dale, and Nancy Anne, all at home), his mother, 5 brothers (Grover, Shanesville, Ohio; Lester, Walnut Creek, Ohio; Walter, Detroit, Mich; Van Buren, Winesburg, Ohio; and John, Millersburg, Ohio), 2 sisters (Mae, Walnut Creek; and Mrs. Clara Mast, Strongsville, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church, May 3, with Paul K. Miller in charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Wingard.- Susannah, daughter of Jonathan and Hannah (Weaver) Baumgardner, was born in Cambria Co., Pa., April 22, 1862; died at her home March 1, 1948; aged 85 y. 10 m. 9 d. On March 14, 1889, she was married to Levi J.Wingard, who passed away on April 12, 1938. Surviving are 6 children (Ralph L., Mrs. Ray Parker, Harvey R:, Algie, all of Johnstown, Pa.; and Mahlon and Suie, at home), 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was for many years a member of the Weaver Mennonite Church near Johnstown, where funeral services were held March 4 in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and William C. Hershberger. Interment was made in the Richland Cemetery.

Wyse.- Edwin, son of Christ J. and Magdalena (Stutzman) Wyse, was born near Archbold, Ohio, May 17, 1878; died at his home, Burlington, Ohio, April 28, 1948; aged 69 y. 11 m. 11 d. On Feb. 22, 1900, he was united in marriage to Martha Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Raymond, Toledo, Ohio; Ilva-Mrs. Homer Gautsche, Archbold, Ohio; Leland, Burlington, Ohio; Inez-Mrs. Lawrence Gautsche, Archbold; and Edwin, Elmira, Ohio), 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. His parents, one grandchild, one brother, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Early in his married life he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, and remained a member until death. He was a kind husband and loving father and bad a deep passion for the lost and a concern for the spiritual welfare of the church. Funeral services were held at the Central Church by Jesse J. Short and Henry Wyse.

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Garner.- Ira F., son of the late Carl and Malinda (Richer) Garner, was born March 9, 1873; died at his home at Cearfoss, Washington Co., Md., May 26, 1948; aged 75 y. 2 m. 17 d. He was united in marriage to Mary Ida Geeseman, who preceded him in death on Dec. 25, 1936. On May 5, 1945, he was married to Anna E. (Horst) Ebersole, who survives, together with 5 stepsons, one stepdaughter, and one half sister (Mrs. J. C. Trumpower, Lorraine, Ohio). He was a member of the Clear Spring, Md., Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held May 28 at the home and at the church, in charge of Samuel B. Eby and Moses K. Horst. Text: Acts 24:15. Burial was made in the Fairview Cemetery, Mercersburg, Pa.

Hostetler.- Joshua S., son of the late Levi and Barbara (Peachey) Hostetler, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., June 29, 1869; died at the Lewistown, Pa., Hospital, May 28, 1948; aged 78 y. 10 m. 29 d. His first wife (Nancy Yoder) preceded him in death, as did also one sister and 9 brothers. Surviving is his second wife (Mary). He was a member of the Locust Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Belleville, Pa. Funeral services were conducted at his late home and at the Locust Grove Church, by Louis Peachey and Emanuel B. Peachey. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Moyers.- Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie), daughter of the late Daniel and Lydia (Shank) Good, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., March 2, 1867; died at the home of her cousin, May 27, 1948; aged 81 y. 2m. 25 d. She lived at the home of her cousin (Perry Swope) since Oct. 15, 1945, and was in failing health for about five months. Until three weeks before her death she was able to walk around in her room. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. She was first married to George W. Guy and later to Joel Moyers, and was a widow for a number of years. Surviving are 2 sisters, (Annie Kagey, Dayton, Va.; and Sarah Pence, Barto, Pa.), and 3 brothers (Will, Wading River, N.Y.; Charlie, of Kansas; and John, Johnstown, Pa.). Her parents, one sister. (Hettie Kreider) and one brother (Jacob) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Weaver Church, Dale Enterprise, Va., in charge of S. H. Rhodes and D. W. Lehman. Texts: Col. 3:1-4; Rom. 8:8-14; Ps. 116. Interment was made in the Weaver Cemetery.

Nice.- Edith Susan, daughter of Benjamin 0. and Anna (Martin) Brackbill, was born at Slaymaker, Pa., Nov. 30, 1882; died at her home, Filer, Idaho, May 7, 1948; aged 65 y. 5 m. 7 d. Death followed an extended illness of many years, which became more serious two weeks before she died. On Jan. 1, 1915, she was married to Henry G. Nice at Lancaster, Pa. They established their home at Filer, Idaho, where they united with the East Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1948. One brother, one Sister, and 2 grandchildren also predeceased her. Surviving are 7 children (Mary, at home; Herman, Filer, Idaho; Mrs. Helen King, and Elvin, Portland, Oreg.; Mrs. Hazel Sharer, Sheridan, Oreg.; Mrs. Pauline Lindholm, Valparaiso, Nebr.; Clifford, Willamina, Oreg.), 14 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Martin, Moses, and Joe, Lancaster, Pa.; and Isaac, Soudersburg, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. During her long illness she found great comfort in the many wonderful promises of the Bible. Her life will long be remembered for her conscientious devotion to God and her family, and for her deep concern for the welfare of her children. Funeral services were conducted by Louis Landis and Samuel Honderich. Text: Micah 6:8.

Thomas.- Susannah Hershberger was born Sept. 16, 1869; died May 26, 1948; aged 78 y. 8 m. 10 d. In 1890 she was married to Samuel J. Thomas, who preceded her in death in 1934. Surviving are 7 children (Harry S., Owen W., Levi S., Newton H., John N., all of Hollsopple, Pa.; Stella-Mrs. Harry Y. Shetler, Davidsville. Pa.; and S. Robert, Alum Bank, Pa.), one stepson (J. Earl, Davidsville, Pa,), and one sister (Mollie J. Hershberger), 22 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Mrs. Nora E. Kauffman) died in 1941. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for fifty-six years. Funeral services were held at the Thomas Mennonite Church, Hollsopple, Pa., by Aldus Wingard and Jesse Short. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Begly.- Clara Jane, stillborn daughter of Floyd Benjamin and Annamae (Ressler) Begly Seville, Ohio, was born March 25, 1948. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Naomi May and Lodema Fay), her twin brother (Clyde Jay), 3 grandparents(Lydia Ressler, Seville, Ohio; and Mr. and Mrs. John Begly, West Salem, Ohio), and one great-grandmother (Mary Lehman, West Salem. Ohio). A short service was held at the Lower Mennonite Cemetery by A. B. Good on March 26.

Wingard.- Ida, daughter of Daniel and Katie (Weaver) Hershberger, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 23, 1889; passed away Feb. 26, 1948; aged 59 y. 3 d. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church. On Aug. 18, 1945, she was united in marriage to Robert Wingard, who survives. Also surviving are 6 stepchildren (Glenn Wingard, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Walter Weaver, Christiana, Pa.; Mrs. Paul Yoder and Carl Wingard, Elverson Pa., Freeman Wingard, Johnstown, Pa.; and Betty Lou Wingard, at home), her father, one sister (Mrs. Joe Miller, Hollsopple, Pa.) and one brother (Harley, Johnstown, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Stahl Mennonite Church, near Johnstown, by Dorsey B. Roetruck, Sanford Shetler, and David Alwine. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Zehr.- Daniel B., son of the late Christian and Catharine (Bender) Zehr, was born March 24, 1876; passed away Jan. 11, 1948; aged 71 y. 9 m. 17 d. On March 6, 1906, he was united in marriage to Mattie Schultz, who predeceased him on Sept. 10, 1943. Surviving are 3 sons and twin daughters (Ervin, and Verdella-Mrs. Clarence Leis, North Easthope, Ont.; Idella--Mrs. Dan .Gerber, Ellice Emanuel, Poole, Ont., and Norman, on the homestead), 20 grandchildren. 3 brothers (Christian, Peter and Andrew), and 2 sisters (Barbara-Mrs. John Schultz, and Kate--Mrs. John Weicker). Funeral services were held at the home by Amos Brunk and at the church by Menno Zehr and Moses Roth. Interment was made in the Poole, Ont., Amish Cemetery.

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Bricker.- Menno C., son of the late John and Elizabeth (Cress) Bricker, was born near Elmira, Ont., in 1875; died in the hospital at High River, Alta., April 29, 1948; aged 73 y. Death resulted from heart trouble. In 1900 he moved to Alberta, and in 1903 returned to Ontario and married Catherine Cress. They lived near Aldersyde, Alta., for three years, and then moved to his homestead near Blackie. He was a member of the Mt. View Mennonite Church, High River, Alta,. Surviving are his companion, one son (Urban, on the home farm), 3 daughters (Vera, at home, Verda-Mrs. Herbert Willoughby, and Irene-Mrs. Ronnie McKeage, all of the Blackie district), one sister (Mrs. Mary Weber, of Ontario), and a large number of friends and acquaintances. One son (Ralph) was accidentally killed in 1917, and one son (Oliver) in 1937. Funeral services were held in the United Church at High River by Isaac Miller and Harold Boettger. Text: Ps. 90:12. Burial was made in the Mt. View Cemetery.

Graybill.- Elizabeth S., daughter of Eli W. and the late Emma (Musser) Graybill, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Jan. 23, 1896; died at the Harrisburg, Pa., Hospital, after four months' illness, May 14, 1948; aged 52 y. 3 m. 21 d. Surviving are her father (Eli W. Graybill, Thompsontown, Pa.), 5 brothers (Ira M., Mifflintown, Pa.; Everett R., McAlistervilIe, Pa.; William D., Thompsontown; John M., Elizabethtown, Pa.; Eli S., Cocolamus, Pa.) 18 nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Her mother preceded her in death on May 4, 1937. At the age of eleven she united with the Delaware Mennonite Church, and was an active member, taking part in Sunday-school, Bible school, and sewing circle work. For twenty-five years she spent much of her time as a nurse, and won many friends through her love and kindness. Funeral services were held May 18 at the home and at the Delaware Church, in charge of Donald Lauver and Banks Weaver. Texts: Heb. 11:10; Mark 14:8. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hershey.- Mary A., daughter of the late Jacob and Susan (Bushong) Esbenshade, was born Nov. 25, 1852; passed away at her home, New Holland, Pa., May 8, 1948, after a four week illness; aged 95 y. 5 m. 12 d. Her husband (Jacob E. Hershey) passed away ten years ago. One daughter and 3 sons also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Herbert and Milton), 3 daughters (Mrs. Bertha Myer, Mrs. Mabel Martin, and Mrs. Margie Hershey, all of Lancaster Co., Pa.), 48 grandchildren, 68 great- grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Sue Kreider, Mrs. Lydia Ebersole, and Mrs. Amanda Mays), and one brother (Adam). Funeral services were held May 11 at her home and at the Hershey Mennonite Church by Martin R. Hershey and Parke Book. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Kime.- Andrew Kime was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 28, 1859; passed away at his home, Detroit, Mich., May 17, 1948; aged 88 y. 11 m. 19 d. He moved with his parents to Michigan, where he was united in marriage to Hetty Bleam, who preceded him in death on June 30, 1893. He was later married to Lottie Bedell, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Jesse, Glen, and Clare, of Detroit; Edna-Mrs. Elmer Miller, Clarkesville, Mich.), 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (Peter Keim, Johnstown, Pa.), and one sister (Mrs. Lydia Towns, Clarksville, Mich.). About six weeks before his death he was baptized, in bed. Although strong and clear-minded for a man of his age, he had not been entirely well for seven or eight years. Funeral services were conducted by Frank B. Raber in Detroit on May 19 and at the Clarksville Mennonite Church on May 20. Interment was made in the Mennonite Cemetery at Clarksville.

Leatherman.- Levi L., son of Jacob and Elizabeth Leatherman, was born June 4, 1857; passed away at the home of his daughter (Mrs. Menno Yoder) May 17, 1948, after one day's illness; aged 90 y. 11 m. 13 d. In 1877 he was married to Mary Kreider, who passed away in 1892. To this union were born 12 children. In September, 1893, he was married to Fianna Burkhart, who passed away in March, 1919. In young manhood he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Salem Church. He served the churches of Yellow Creek and Salem as chorister, Sunday-school superintendent and teacher. Surviving are 4 sons (Jacob, New Paris, Ind.; John, Oceanside, Oreg.; Mervin and Ray, Elkhart, Ind.), 3 daughters (Ella- Mrs. W. C. Stouder, Bristol, Ind.; Maud Replogle, Elkhart, Ind.; and Orpha-Mrs. Menno Yoder, New Paris, Ind.), 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren, one brother (Dan, Chicago, Ill.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, in charge of R. F. Yoder, assisted by Carl Stump, of the Church of the Brethren.

Myers.- Annie Myers was born in Franklin Co., Pa., May 15, 1876; passed away at the home of her brother (David L.), with whom she resided, May 6, 1948; aged 71 y. 11 m. 22 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (David L. and John, Chambersburg, Pa.), 2 sisters (Ida Gardener, Chambersburg, Pa.; and Mrs. Lehman Horst, of California), and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services, conducted by Christian V. Martin, Daniel Kuhns, and Harold L. Hunsecker, were held at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, of which she had been a member for many years. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Rohrer.- Frances S. daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Hershey) Mellinger, was born near Strasburg, Pa., Sept. 25,1871; passed away at her home, near Paradise, Pa., April 28, 1948; aged 76 y. 7 m. 3 d. She had been ill for several months and patiently endured intense suffering. She was a member of the Paradise, Pa., Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband (Isaac H. Rohrer, Ronks, Pa.), 7 children, (Walter M., Ellis M.. and J. Arthur, Paradise, Pa., Elizabeth-Mrs. David Benner, Ronks, Pa., Alice M., Anna L., and Isaac M., at home), 16 grandchildren, one brother (John H., Lancaster, Pa.), a number of nieces and nephews, and many friends. Two children (Mabel F. and Charles H.) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the late home on May 1 by Martin Hershey, and at the Paradise Church by Amos Weaver and Frank C. Torrey. Her sons carried her body to rest in the Paradise Cemetery.

Shrock.- Peter S., son of Samuel and Rebecca (Yoder) Shrock, was born near Berlin, Pa., Dec. 31, 1862; died at his home in Middlebury, Ind:, April 3, 1948; aged 85 y. 3 m. 3d. On Aug. 31, 1882, he was married to Barbara Troyer, who preceded him in death on July 5, 1904. To this union were born 9 children (John, who died at the age of twelve; Mary-Mrs. P. J. Troyer, who died in 1935; Samuel, Molala, Oreg.; Clarence, Hubbard, Oreg.; Jerry, Middlebury, Ind.; Edna-Mrs. N. E. Miller, Hutchinson, Kans.; Edd, Odon, Ind.; Fred, in Goshen, Ind.; and one daughter who died in infancy). On Nov. 4, 1906, he was married to Susan Hochstetler, who died Jan. 6, 1948. He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers (John, Ed, Samuel, Tobe, and Reuben) and 3 sisters (Catherine, Elizabeth, and Lydia). Surviving besides 6 children are 3 brothers (Manass, Milwaukie, Oreg.; David, Shipshewana, Ind.; and Haven, Kans.), 36 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren. He became a member of the Old Order Amish Church and later transferred to the Mennonite Church at Middlebury, Ind. Funeral services were held at Middlebury, in charge of Wilbur Yoder, assisted by Harold Yoder. Burial was made in the Rose Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Throckmorton.- Rosa G., wife of James Throckmorton, was born in Jefferson Co., Va., March 11, 1870; passed away at her home, near Chambersburg, Pa., May 14, 1948; aged 78 y. 2 m. 3 d. Surviving are her husband, one brother, one sister, and 5 children (Leonard, Edith, Fannie, Hugh, and Irene). In February, 1948, she was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted by Harold Hunsecker, Christian V. Martin, and Daniel E. Kuhns. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Zook.- Anna Mary, daughter of Elam B. and Mattie (Stoltzfus) Zook, New Holland, Pa., passed away May 18, 1948, in the Lancaster, Pa., General Hospital; aged 16 y. 5 m. 3 d. Death was caused by an infection of the brain, following measles. Surviving are her parents, her twin brother (Aaron, at home), one sister (Edna, at home), 2 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Zook, Talmage, Pa.), many other relatives, and a number of friends. Funeral services were held at her late home on May 21. Interment was made in the Millwood Cemetery.

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