Gish, -- Ada, daughter of the late Milton and Emma (Kreider) Rohrer, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 22, 1888, passed away at her home in Lancaster, Pa., April 12, 1952; 63 y. 4 m. 20 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour at the age of 15 and remained faithful to her Lord until death. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa. On March 20, 1913, she was united in marriage to Arthur H. Gish. She is survived by her husband, 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. C. Roy Miller, East Petersburg, Pa., and Miriam Weber, Lancaster, Pa.), 3 grandchildren, and one brother (Elam, Lancaster, Pa.). One sister and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held April 14 at the George N. Young Funeral Home, Lancaster, Pa., in charge of Jacob E. Brubaker and Maurice Lehman. Interment was made in Mellinger's Mennonite Church.

Helmuth, -- William E., son of John J. and Katherine (Osch) Helmuth, was born in Hickory Co., Mo., Oct. 3, 1877; died April 12, 1952, accepted Christ in young manhood and united with the Bethel Mennonite Church. On Dec. 28, 1902, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Miller of McPherson, Kans. In 1908 they moved to Guymon, Okla., where he was ordained to the ministry. In 1909 he moved to Garden City, Mo., where he served as pastor and co-minister of the Bethel Church, until August 1947. Surviving are his close companion for nearly 50 years, 6 sons (Floyd E., Hickman Mills, Mo.; Ollie R. and Daniel E., Wichita, Kans.; William J. Eureka, Ill.; George H., Overland Park, Kans.; and Lawrence W., Harrisonville, Mo.), 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. John King, Denver, Colo., and Ada-Mrs. Eugene White, Wichita, Kans.), 3 sisters (Emma Kauffman, Van Nuys, Calif.; Martha-Mrs. Ed Zimmerman and Amanda Schrock, both of Harrisonville, Mo.), 13 grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. One son and one daughter died in infancy. Funeral services were held April 12 at the Sycamore Grove church, Garden City, Mo.,in charge of W. R. Hershberger and assisted by Walter Davenport. Interment was made in the nearby Clearfork Cemetery.

Jantzi, -- Jonas B., son of the late Joseph B. Jantzi, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., June 27, 1885; died of coronary thrombosis May 5, 1952; aged 66 y. 10 m. 8 d. March 11, 1905, he was united in marriage to Mattie Schwartzentruber. He was a faithful member of First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, Ont. He is survived by 2 sons (Leslie, Toronto, Ont., and Jonas, Kitchener, Ont.), 2 daughters (Martha and Grace-Mrs. Clayton Nauman, New Hamburg, Ont.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Aaron Helmuth, Millbank, Ont.; and Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Goshen, Ind.), and 3 grandchildren. He was predeceased by son (Earl) in 1943. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener with C. F. Derstine and J. H. Hess in charge. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

Kaufman, -- Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Lehman) Hershberger, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Oct. 7, 1868; died at her home in Goshen, Ind., April 8, 1952; aged 83 y. 6 m. 1 d. On March 2, 1890, she was married to Hiram Kaufman, whose death occurred Aug. 22, 1904. In 1922 she moved to Middlebury, Ind., residing there until 1929 when she moved to Goshen. A number of nephews and nieces survive. For a number of years she made her home with her nieces, Miss Nellie Hershberger. She became a Christian as a young woman, and was a member of the Blough Church, near Hollsopple, Pa., until moving to Indiana, where she was a member of the Goshen College congregation for many years. Funeral services were conducted at the North Goshen Church April 10 with John Mosemann in charge. Then the body was brought to Pennsylvania where funeral services were held April 12 at the Kaufman Church with Harry Y. Shetler in charge. The body was laid to rest in the Kaufman Cemetery beside her husband.

Martin, -- Eliza Ellen, daughter of Annanias and Susan (Stutzman) Yoder, was born near Parnell, Iowa, Sept. 8, 1886; departed this life April 30, 1952, at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, following a six-month illness of cancer; aged 65 y. 7 m. 22 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, Iowa, and in 1939 she became a member of the Iowa City Mennonite congregation. On Dec. 8, 1904, she was married to John Martin. She is survived by her husband, one son (Walter, Iowa City, Iowa), one daughter (Mrs. Roy Buckwalter, Wellman, Iowa), one foster daughter (Mrs. Joe Christner, Iowa City, Iowa), one sister (Mrs. Sam Fisher, Wellman, Iowa), 3 brothers, (Henry, Parnell, Iowa; Artemus, Iowa City, Iowa; and Melvin, Wellman, Iowa), and 9 grandchildren. Two sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. In her last 8 years she cared for over 70 children of the Iowa State Welfare Society. Funeral services were held at the Oathout Funeral Home in Iowa City, and at the East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa, May 2 with Dan Fisher, George Miller, and LeRoy Kennel in charge. Interment was made in the East Union Cemetery.

Sommers, -- Mary Ann, daughter of the late Peter and Barbara (Krabill) Miller, was born near Canton, Ohio, July 25, 1884; passed away at her home near Louisville, Ohio, May 3, 1952; aged 67 y. 9 m. 8 d. In the year 1900 she was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Beech Mennonite Church in which she continued faithful unto the end. On March 21, 1905, she was married to Harvey H. Sommers, who departed this life March 27, 1935. She leaves to mourn her departure 5 sons (Ira, Ford, Kenneth, and Dean, Louisville, Ohio, and Willis, Sarasota, Fla.), 4 daughters (Orpha-Mrs. Chester Hostetler, Elsie-Mrs. Alvin G. Helmuth, and Ruby-Mrs. Ervin Sommers, Louisville, Ohio, and Goldie-Mrs. Elmer Geiser, Orrville, Ohio), 34 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Howard Miller, Sterling, Ohio), besides many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Burdella-Mrs. Lawrence Schmucker, and Iva), 3 grandsons, and 2 brothers (John D. and Christian N.), besides her husband and parents. Funeral services were conducted from the home and the Beech Mennonite Church with the brethren O. N. Johns and Ray Bair officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Witmer, -- Bonita Kay, stillborn daughter of Isaiah and Beulah Witmer, Goshen, Ind., March 21, 1952. Graveside services and burial at the Yellow Creek Cemetery March 22 in charge of Paul Hoover.

Yoder, --Stillborn daughter of Herbert G. and Geraldine (Plank)Yoder, West Liberty, Ohio, was born April 19, 1952. She leaves her saddened parents, 2 sister (Luida and Kathryn), one brother (Ray), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Archie Plank), and her paternal grandfather (Alpha Yoder), all of West Liberty, Ohio, and vicinity. Graveside services were conducted April 20 in the Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio, by Stanley C. Shenk.

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Blosser, -- Sarah, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Nold) Yoder, was born near North Lima, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1863; passed away at the home of her son, Noble, on May 20, 1952; aged 89 y. 3m. 10 d. On March 22, 1888, she was united in marriage to Eli Blosser, who passed away in 1936. Surviving are 3 children (Willard A., Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Clarence Weaver, East Palestine, Ohio; and Noble E., North Lima, Ohio), 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was the last remaining member of a family of 11 children. Early in their married life she, with her companion, united with the Midway Mennonite Church at Columbiana, Ohio. They spent their entire lives in this immediate community and remained faithful members to the church. Funeral services were held May 14 at the home in charge of A. J. Steiner and at the Midway Church in charge of David Steiner and Paul Yoder. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Campbell, -- Albert Edward, was born at Strathroy, Ont., Can., on Sept. 16, 1877; passed away near Jefferson, Oreg., April 30, 1952; aged 74 y.7 m. 14d. He came to the United States in 1906 and later became a naturalized citizen. He married Priscilla Wilson Robertson at Portland, Oreg., Oct. 10, 1910. His wife preceded him in death in 1949. Surviving are a son (Leonard Robertson, Portland, Oreg.), a brother (Bert, Compton, Calif.), 9 grandchildren, and other relatives. He became a member of the Albany Mennonite Church upon his confession of faith on Feb. 17, 1952. Funeral services were in charge of Paul E. Yoder. Interment was made in the Willamette Memorial Park near Albany.

Christner, -- William J., son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Gerber) Christner, was born in Trail, Ohio, April 17, 1873; passed away at his home in Streetsboro, April 28, 1952; aged 79 y. 11 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour, uniting with the Mennonite Church. He was always a faithful and regular attendant at the services. On May 24, 1896, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Hershberger. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons (Wade, Youngstown, Ohio, and Floyd, and Rollie, Kent, Ohio), 5 daughters (Velma-Mrs. Dan Stuckey, Stryker, Ohio; Malinda-Mrs. Ernie Bontrager, Beulah-Mrs. Noah Schrock, Kent, Ohio; Lorene-Mrs. Frank Johnson, Middletown, Ohio; and Elvesta-Mrs. Lloyd Grieser, Stryker, Ohio), 28 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Henry, and Harvey, all of Baltic, Ohio), and a sister (Mrs. Katie Ann Gerber, Sugarcreek, Ohio). His parents, 4 sisters, 1 brother, 1 son (who died in infancy), and 1 daughter (Niva-Mrs. John G. Miller) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Plainview Church, Aurora, Ohio, in charge of Eugene Yoder and Elmer Stoltzfus.

Hertzler, -- Alda May, daughter of the late William and Emma Jane (Stare) Weaver, was born Sept. 22, 1898, in Cumberland Co., Pa.; passed away April 26, 1952, at her home in Mechanicsburg, Pa.; aged 53 y. 7 m. 4 d. She was united in marriage to C. Arthur Hertzler in 1922. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Slate Hill Mennonite Church on April 30 with William Strong officiating, assisted by Marlin Lauver and Mervin Baer. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin, -- Delton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Can., Jan. 9, 1931; passed away May 5, 1952; aged 21 y. 3 m. 26 d. He is survived by his parents, 3 brothers, and 6 sisters. He united with the Elmira, Ont., Mennonite Church Dec. 4, 1949, and was a loyal member up to the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the Old Order Church on May 8. Daniel Martin and Oliver Souder were in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Mishler, -- Ira J., son of the late James J. and Amanda (Miller) Mishler, was born Dec. 12, 1899, near Shipshewana, Ind.; died of a heart ailment at the Lagrange County Hospital April 6, 1952; aged 52 y. 3 m. 25 d. On Feb. 5, 1927, he was united in marriage to Mable Speicher, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Maurice and Gerald, at home), 2 daughters (Clara, at home, and Shirley-Mrs. Paul Haarer, Howe, Ind.), 5 brothers (Albert, Portland, Oreg.; William, Eugene, Oreg.; Oliver, Elkhart, Ind.; Claude, Middlebury, Ind.; and James Shipshewana, Ind.), 4 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. J. C. Troyer, Ola-Mrs. Ira E. Yoder, Nona-Mrs. Elva Nelson, and Lucy-Mrs. Perry Nelson, all of Shipshewana, Ind.), besides many other relatives and friends. His parents and 2 sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, Ind., attending regularly as long as health permitted. Funeral services were in charge of the home ministry with burial in the Shore Cemetery.

Rivera, -- Peter John, son of Franciso and Conrada (Zayas) Rivera, was born Sept. 5, 1943, in Pulguillas, Coamo, Puerto Rico; went to be with the Lord on May 11, 1952; aged 8 y. 8 m. 6 d. His death was caused by unknown complications following an attack of the flu at the Aibonito Municipal Hospital. Peter John frequently attended Sunday school, and not too often missed Sunday afternoon children's church. He left his parents, 5 sisters, and one brother to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held May 11 at the Betania Mennonite Church, Pulguillas, Puerto Rico, in charge of Lester T. Hershey. Burial was made at the Aibonito Municipal cemetery.

Snyder, -- Nancy, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Shantz) Nahrgang, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., May 11, 1871; departed this life March 13, 1952; aged 80 y. 10 m. 2 d. On May 222, 1895, she was united in marriage to Ervin S. Snyder of Baden, Ont. She is survived by her husband, one daughter (Lillian-Mrs. Oliver A. Snyder, Hespeler, Ont.), one son (Delton N., Baden, Ont.), 5 grandchildren, and one brother (Menno S., New Hamburg, Ont.). One son (Orvi), one grandson, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers predeceased her. She accepted Christ as her Saviour during the Stauffer evangelistic services in 1896 and remained a loyal and devoted member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, Ont., until her death. On March 16 funeral services were conducted by Manasseh Hallman, Merle Shantz, and Curtis Cressman at the home and at the Shantz Mennonite Church. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Stutzman, -- Barbara Ellen, daughter of Andrew and Barbara (Martin) Birky, was born near Oberlin, Kans., Dec. 20 , 1886; passed away in the Municipal Hospital, Tofield, Alta., April 29, 1952, of chronic leukemia; aged 65 y. 4 m. 9 d. When 9 years old she moved with her parents from Kansas to Nebraska where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 15 she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church at Beemer, Nebr.; from the time of a later reconsecration she was an earnest worker in the cause of the Lord. On May 30, 1907, she was united in marriage to Milo D. Stutzman. She is survived by her husband and 3 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Harold Lauber, Verda-Mrs. Boyd Stauffer, and Fern-Mrs. Joe Roth, all of Tofield, Alta.), 2 sons (David and Nathan, Tofield, Alta.), 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 5 sisters and 2 brothers. In August of 1911, she with her husband and family moved to Tofield, Alra., which remained her home until her passing. In November of 1914 her husband was ordained as a minister of the Gospel for the Salem congregation. Possibly her largest contribution to the work of the church was her self-sacrificing service as a minister's wife. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, Tofield, Alta., May 1 in charge of J. B. Stauffer, Clarence Ramer, and Stanley Shantz. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Wideman, -- Elsie Ann Hoover, was born April 8, 1867, at Ringwood, Ont.; passed away at her home Feb. 19, 1952; aged 84 y. 10 m. 11 d. On Oct. 15, 1890, she was married to Samuel Wideman, who predeceased her in 1938. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church. She lived a devoted Christian life to the end. She is survived by 5 sons (Jacob, Willis, Roy, Isador, and Joseph), 27 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Isaac Miller, Mazeppa, Alta.; Mrs. William Wideman, and Mrs. Edwin McDowell, Markham, Ont.), and 2 brothers (Ralph and Joseph, Markham, Ont.). One daughter (Frances) predeceased her five years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at Heise Hill Brethren in Christ Church by Elmer H. Burkholder and Alvin Winger. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Aeschliman, -- Ellis D., son of Ben and Mary (Conrad) Aeschliman, was born near Archbold, Ohio, March 14, 1932; died of a heart attack while at work in Archbold April 14, 1952; aged 20 y. 1 m. He leaves to morn to his departure his parents, 3 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. Amos Schmucker, Albany, Oreg.; Martha-Mrs. Ezra Schmucker, Tangent, Oreg.; and Maxine, at home), 3 brothers (Elton, Archbold, Ohio; Ora, Fayette, Ohio, and Waldo, at home), one aged grandmother (Fannie Aeschliman, Wauseon, Ohio), besides many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister (Lorene). In 1943 he united with the West Clinton Mennonite Church, Pettisville, Ohio, and remained a faithful member until the end. In 1950 he graduated from the Pettiville High School. Funeral services were held April 17 at the West Clinton Church by Jesse Short, Dan Sommers, and Olen Nafziger.

Blough, -- William J., son of the late John and Fannie Blough, was born March 5, 1879, in Quemahoning Twp., Somerset Co., Pa.; passed away at his home in Hollsopple, Pa., May 8, 1952; aged 72 y. 2 m. 3 d. He was the last survivor of a family of 8 children. Oct. 8, 1899, he was married to Lydia Livingston who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clayton and Freeman, Hollsopple, Pa.), and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Elvin Foster). He was a member of the Stahl Mennonite Church, Johnstown, Pa., for 52 years. Funeral services were held at the Stahl Church in charge of David C. Alwine and Paul Bender. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Burkholder, -- Barbara Ellen, daughter of Adam B. and Mary (Shoup) Brenneman, was born near Orrville, Ohio, July 11, 1866; passed away at the home of her daughter (Mrs. David Lehman) in Marshallville, Ohio, April 28, 1952; aged 85 y. 9 m. 17 d. On Feb. 11, 1897, she was married to Martin Burkholder who preceded her in death 42 years ago. Surviving are 2 daughters (Alta-Mrs. David Lehman, Marshallville, Ohio, and Fern, Wooster, Ohio), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. George Schutz and Mrs. Frank Bowers, Orrville, Ohio), one brother (Benjamin, Orrville, Ohio), one brother (Benjamin, Orrville, Ohio), besides nieces and nephews. One daughter (Edith-Mrs. Elmer Yoder) preceded her in death. In her earlier years she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Martins Mennonite Church, Orrville, Ohio, later transferring her membership to the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Marshallville, Ohio, where she remained a faithful member. Funeral services were held at the Crown Hill Mennonite Church April 30 in charge of Noah Hilty, E. F. Hartzler, and E. O. Hilty. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Ernst, -- William, son of Emil and Katie (Schrock) Ernst, was born near Clayton, Mo., Nov. 6, 1906; died at the Deshler, Nebr., Hospital May 14, 1952; aged 45 y. 6 m. 8 d. In his youth he joined the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until the Lord called him home. Feb. 26, 1931, he was united in marriage to Ruth Noel. He is survived by his grief-stricken wife, a daughter (Velora), a son (Ronald), his father, a brother (Willard), 3 sisters (Amelia-Mrs. Leo Harp, Belvidere, Nebr.; Lena-Mrs. Ervin Henkel, Bruning, Nebr.; and Irene-Mrs. Donald Kuhns, Shickley, Nebr.), besides other relatives and many friends. His mother, 2 brothers, and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr., May 16 in charge of P. R. Kennel, F. C. Reeb, and Lee Schlegel. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Horsch, -- Walter H., oldest son of John and Christine (Funck) Horsch, was born June 4, 1897; was called to his rest at his home in Wheaton, Ill., April 19, 1952; aged 54 y. 10 m. 15 d. He accepted the Lord Jesus as his Saviour at the age of twelve and was received in baptism into the Mennonite Church at Scottdale, Pa., where he held his membership until his death. He was married to Else Schmidt in 1925. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 2 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Baker and Margaret), one son (Walter James) 2 grandchildren, his aged mother, one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. H. S. Bender), and 2 brothers (M. J. and Paul). Funeral service was conducted at the home and at the Wheaton College Church, where he worshiped while living at Wheaton, by the pastors or that church. Interment was made in the Wheaton Cemetery.

Horst, -- Amos M., youngest child of Samuel and Elizabeth (Martin) Horst, was born June 28, 1888, near Cearfoss, Md.; passed away of heart failure at his home in Maugansville, Md., May 12, 1952; aged 63 y. 10 m. 4 d. On July 9, 1907, he was united in marriage to Sallie E. Martin who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. Lawrence Martin, Hagerstown, Md., and Isabel, at home), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Aaron M., Hagerstown, Md., Moses K., Maugansville, Md.), and one sister (Mrs. Reuben R. Eby, Hagerstown, Md.). He was preceded in death by one infant son, a granddaughter, his parents, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. In early life he united with Reiff's Mennonite Church. He assisted in Sunday-school work and was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held May 15 at his home by Reuben Martin and at Reiffs Church by Amos Martin and Stanley Martin. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Lehman, -- Sarah, daughter of Simon and Mary (Kipfer) Lehman, was born at New Bremen, N. Y., May 4, 1886; died April 5, 1952, at the home of her sister (Mrs. William Schaefer); aged 65 y. 11 m. 1 d. Death was caused by a heart condition with which she had been afflicted since her youth. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church and remained faithful to the end. Surviving are 3 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Jacob Gingerich, May-Mrs. Menno Yousey, and Katie-Mrs. William Schaefer), and nieces and nephews. One sister (Anna-Mrs. Solomon Jantzi), and 3 stepbrothers (Simon, Peter, and Chris Lehman) predeceased her. Funeral services were held at the home by Elias Zehr and at the church by Lloyd Boshart and Andrew Gingerich.

Martin, -- Ethel Lucelle, daughter of Moses K. and Annie Horst, was born June 1, 1906; died April 27, 1952, of a hear ailment at the Washington County Hospital; aged 45 y. 10 m. 26 d. Nov. 25, 1926, she was united in marriage to Aaron H. Martin. Surviving are her husband, 4 sons (Oliver H. and Carl H., Maugansville, Md.; and Ammon and Caleb, at home), one daughter (Corinne-Mrs. Lehman Martin, Greencastle, Pa.), and 4 grandchildren. From her youth she was a faithful member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services and burial were held.

Meck, -- Lizzie L., daughter of the late John and Maria (Houser) Meck, was born April 30, 1866, in West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster, Co., Pa.; passed away at the Oreville Mennonite Home near Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 29, 1952; aged 85 y. 9 m. 29d. She lived most of her life in the vicinity of Lampeter, Pa. For the past 8 years she was guest at the Home. She is survived by a brother (Jacob A., Lancaster, Pa.), and a number of nieces and nephews. One brother (George H.) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Willow Street Mennonite Church where funeral services were held March 2 conducted by Jacob Harnish, John Brenneman, and Emory Herr. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Roes, -- Gene, infant son of Maurice and Rosella (Yancey) Roes, was born Feb. 24, 1952, at Lowville, N. Y.; died four hours later. He is survived by 2 sisters (Janice and Carol) and one brother (Ken), besides his parents. Graveside services were conducted by Lloyd Boshart.

Yost, -- Alvin Ray, son of Ray S. and Irene (Kauffman) Yost, was born Oct. 2, 1936, at Atglen ,Pa.; passed away by drowning in the Mill Stream at Lancaster Mennonite Scholl, where he was a student, April 28, 1952; aged 15 y. 6 m. 26 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour about five years ago and became a member of the Oak Shade Mennonite Church, Quarryville, Pa., where he was learning to be useful in service. He is survived by his parents, 2 sisters (Ruth and Louise), 2 brothers (Leon and Arthur), and 3 grandparents. Funeral services were held May 2 in the Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church, Quarryville, Pa., in charge of Monroe G. Peifer, Noah G. Good, and LeRoy S. Stoltzfus. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Diller, --Robert K., son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Frey) Diller, was born Jan. 22, 1891; passed away April 29, 1952; aged 61 y. 3 m. 7 d. He died of cancer of the lung. On Nov. 30, 1916, he was united in marriage to Bertha Sliecghter, who passed away April 11, 1922. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Mabel Kuhns, with whom he made his home), one son (Clarence L., Chambersburg, Pa.), 6 brothers (John F., Shippensburg, Pa.; David F., Courtland, Calf.; Martin F., Abbottstown, Pa.; Amos S., Irvin S., and Silas S., all of Chambersburg, Pa.), and 9 grandchildren. One sister (Mattie Lehman) died on May 1, 1952. He was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held May 2 in charge of Daniel Kuhns and Amos Martin.

Ebersol, -- Faye, daughter of Zelotes and Effie (Parson) Craft, was born July 31, 1905, near Salem, Ind.; died May 19, 1952, at Kokomo, Ind.; aged 46 y. 9 m. 18 d. After the death of her mother she was adopted into the home of Abram and Emma Stutzman. On Dec. 28, 1924, she was united in marriage to Menno Ebersol. In her youth she united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful unto death. Surviving are her husband, 4 children, (Helen Irene Pullen, Burlington, Ind.; James Frederick, Elkhart, Ind.; Mary Patricia Boyll, and Carmen Lorene), one brother (Floyd Craft, Hammond, Ind.), a foster brother (Kermit Stutzman, Corpus Christi, Tex.), 3 grandsons and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, foster parents, 2 brothers (Ray and Wilbur), and an infant sister. Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Church, Kokomo, Ind., May 21 in charge of E. J. Hochstedler, assisted by A. G. Horner. Burial was made in the Mast Cemetery.

Horning, -- Minnie Ann, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Shantz, was born in Livingston Co., Ill., Sept. 5, 1869; departed this life at the Elkhart, Ind., General Hospital April 21, 1952; aged 82 y. 7 m. 16 d. On Dec. 8, 1892, she was united in marriage to Henry Horning who died Dec. 16, 1938. In 1900 they moved from Illinois to a farm south of Elkhart. Although Bro. and Sister Horning had no children of their own, their home was seldom childless. Surviving are a brother (Charles, Elkhart, Ind.), a sister (Cora Linhoss, Elkhart, Ind.), and 6 children (Mrs. Ray Weldy-with whom Sister Horning made her home after her husband's death, Ivan Stauffer, Mrs. Joseph Smeltzer, and Paul and Luke Shantz, all of Elkhart, Ind.; and Mrs. Della Nettlingham, Milford, Nebr.). Two children (Esther Shantz and Frank Chandler) preceded her in death. At the age of 12 she united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful to the end. She was a member of the Olive congregation, Elkhart, Ind., at the time of her death. Funeral services were held April 23 at the Olive Mennonite Church in charge of J. C. Wenger, Elno Steiner, and C. A. Shank. Burial was made in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Hostetler, -- Fannie, daughter of Samuel P. and Sarah (Miller) Hostetler, was born July 25, 1865, in Cambria Co., Pa.; died March 26, 1952, at Salem, Oreg.; aged 86 y. 8 m. 1d. Surviving her are 3 brothers (Levi S., Sarasota, Fla.; Amos S., Middlebury, Ind.; and Henry S., Goshen, Ind.), and one sister (Sarah-Mrs. G. A. Schrock, Goshen, Ind.). She came with her parents to Lagrange Co., Ind., where she grew up and joined the Mennonite Church. In 1904 she went to Oregon where she spent the rest of her life. Funeral services were held in the Howell-Edwards Chapel with Alex Sauerwein officiating. Interment was made in the City View Cemetery.

Kulp, -- Elizabeth R. (Clemens) Kulp, beloved wife of E. W. Kulp, Bally, Pa., was born Feb.1, 1883; her spirit ascended to be with her Lord on Ascension Day, May 22, 1952; aged 69 y. 3 m. 21 d. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Edgar, Bally, Pa., and Jacob, Telford, Pa.), 5 daughters (Sarah-Mrs. Arland Longacre, Elizabeth-Mrs. Henry Yoder, Mary-Mrs. Abraham Gehman, Ruth-Mrs. Andrew Nafziger, all of Bally, Pa., and Grace-Mrs. George Miller, Trujillo, Hondurus, Central America), 29 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Eight children preceded her in death, dying in infancy. Her noble life can be summed up in a few words "a faithful wife, and a loving mother." Funeral services were held at the Bally Mennonite Church May 26 in charge of Paul Longacre. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Lehman, -- Mattie, daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Frey) Diller, was born Oct. 26, 1892, near Chambersburg, Pa.; died at the Pinecrest Sanatorium, Baltimore, Md.; May 1, 1952; aged 59 y. 6 m. 5 d. Jan. 15, 1918, she was united in marriage to Noah C. Lehman, who preceded her in death Sept. 24, 1942. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Landis, Fannie and Leah, Chambersburg, Pa.), 6 brothers (John, Shippensburg, Pa.; David, Courtland, Calif.; Martin, Abbottstown, Pa.; Amos, Irvin, and Silas, Chambersburg, Pa.). She was preceded in death by one brother (Robert K.). She was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Chambersburg Mennonite Church May 4 in charge of Paul Martin and Harold Hunsecker. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Litwiller,-- Louis, son of Joseph and Katherine (Birky) Litwiller, was born Dec. 14, 1885, at Hopedale, Ill.; died very suddenly of a heart attack on March 6, 1952; aged 66 y. 2 m. 22 d. He was united in marriage to Lena Nafziger on Jan. 5, 1911. Surviving are 2 daughters (Helen and Mrs. Adeline Haggard, both of Bloomington, Ill.), and one son (Clifford, Jacksonville, Ill.). One son preceded him in death. He became a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church in his youth and remained faithful. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church in charge of Simon Litwiller.

Pletcher, -- Mary, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Culp) Fox, was born May 7, 1872, near Wakarusa, Ind.; passed away of flu and complications May 21, 1952; aged 80 y. 14 d. She was married Sept. 10, 1893, to Jesse Pletcher who preceded her in death in 1917. Surviving are a son (Elmer, Goshen, Ind.), one granddaughter, one great-grandson, and many other relatives and friends. She united with the Mennonite Church soon after her marriage and was a member of the church until her death. Funeral services were conducted by Peter Wiebe in the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., Abe Hartman assisting. Interment was made in the Yellow Creek Community Cemetery.

Shearer, -- Francis W., son of the late Henry and Lizzie (Witman) Shearer, was born March 24, 1887, near Manheim, Pa.; passed away at the Lancaster, Pa., General Hospital on April 2, 1952; aged 65 y. 8 d. He was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa. On Aug. 2, 1908, he was married to Mary Kortie, who survives him. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clarence K., Washington Boro, Pa.; Clyde K., Lititz, Pa.; and Marvin K., Lancaster, Pa.), 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Frank S. Herr, Washington Boro, Pa.; and Arelene-Mrs. Curvin D. Nace, Jr., Mt. Joy, Pa.), 5 grandchildren, and one half brother (John W. Becker, Manheim, Pa.). Funeral services were held at Landis Valley Mennonite Church April 6 in charge of Ira D. Landis and Levi M. Weaver. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Schweitzer, -- Christian, son of the late John and Mary (Rupp) Schweitzer, was born Sept. 8, 1861, at Millbank, Ont.; died May 18, 1952, at Beaver Crossing, Nebr.; aged 90 y. 8 m. 10 d. At the age of 18 he came to Nebraska where he spent the remaining years of his life. In his youth he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. For the past 37 years he was a member of the West Fairview Mennonite Church. Dec 9, 1888, he was united in marriage to Mary Erb. Surviving are his companion, 4 sons (Menno, Broken, Bow, Nebr.; Peter, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.; David, Friend, Nebr.; and J. Alvin, Kouts, Ind.), 3 daughters (Jennie Oswald, West Point, Nebr.; Anna Yantzie, Broken Bow, Nebr.; and Viola, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.), 32 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, one brother (Nick, Shickley, Nebr.), and one sister (Jennie Harris, Phoenix, Ariz.). One daughter (Ida Erb), 5 brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held May 20 at West Fairview Mennonite Church in charge of William S. Eicher and John Troyer. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Warner, -- Mary, daughter of William and Elsina Stevenson, was born in Wakarusa, Ind., Dec. 12, 1897; departed this life May 19, 1952; aged 54 y. 5 m. 7 d. In 1921 she was united in marriage to Marion Warner. All their married life was spent in South Bend and vicinity. Surviving are her husband, one son (Kenneth D., La Porte, Ind.), 3 daughters (Mrs. R. W. Loop, New Carlisle, Ind.; Mrs. H. S. Hensley, South Bend, Ind., and Patricia, at home), 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Floyd, Moline, Ill.; Fred, South Bend, Ind.; and Jesse, Edwardsburg, Mich.), a sister (Mrs. Hazel Ruff, South Ben, Ind.), and many other relatives and friends. She was the first member to be received into the Mennonite Church at Hudson Lake, New Carlisle, Ind., having joined there 3 days before her death. Funeral services were held at the Hayes Funeral Home, South Bend, Ind., C. A. Shank officiating. Interment was made in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.