Cressman, --Villina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Snider, was born at Parkway, Ont., Aug. 24, 1863; passed away May 10, 1952; aged 88 y. 8m. 17 d. She was united in marriage to Jacob Cressman on Oct. 21, 1884, and together they were converted and united with the church. Surviving are 4 sons (Herbert and Ivan, Breslau, Ont.; Samuel, Preston, Ont.; and Jacob, Kitchener, Ont.), 4 daughters (Viola, Bloomingdale, Ont.; Elma-Mrs. Leslie Witmer, Preston, Ont.; Ida-Mrs. Eugene Brubacker, Kitchener, Ont.; and Lizzie Ann-Mrs. Howard Stevanus, Bloomingdale, Ont.), 4 brothers (Allan and Leander, Parkway, Ont.; Isaac, Winnipeg, Man.; and Elam, Montreal P.Q.), one sister (Mrs. Edward Schaefer, Breslau, Ont.), 39 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. Her husband passed away in 1926, and she was also preceded in death by one son (Alson) and 2 daughters (Villina and Hilda). Funeral services were in charge of Oscar Burkholder and John W. Snyder at the Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, Ont., with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Eash, -- Jacob M., son of Moses and Polly (Wingard) Eash, was born March 29, 1861; passed away Aug. 29, 1952; aged 91 y. 5 m. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church for many years. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Baumgardner, Windber, Pa.; and Mrs. Laura, Yoder, Davidsville, Pa.) and one son (Charles, Sidman, Pa.). He was preceded in death by his first wife (Annie Taylor), his second wife (Annie McDonald), and a daughter (Mrs. Elsie Beisel). Funeral services were held at the Weaver Mennonite Church, Geistown, Pa., in charge of Eli Miller, assisted by Harold E. Thomas and Harry C. Blough. Interment was made in the Dunmyer Cemetery, Salix, Pa.

Hershberger, -- Donald Eugene, son of Lester and Jean (Wagler) Hershberger, was born at Canton, Ohio, April 1, 1950; passed away at the Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, July 22, 1952; aged 2 y. 3 m. 22 d. His death came as a result of spino-bulbar polio. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers (Paul Martin and David Lynn), and one sister (Dawn Elizabeth). Private graveside services were held at the Walnut Grove Cemetery by Roman Miller and Simon Coblentz.

Roth, - Christian, son of Benedict and Catherine (Gerig) Roth, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, Oct. 3, 1876; passed away at McVeytown, Pa., Sept. 15, 1952; aged 75 y. 11 m. 12 d. At the age of six he moved with his parents from Switzerland to Logan Co., Ohio, where he grew to manhood. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the South Union congregation near West Liberty, Ohio. In 1900 he was united in marriage to Matilda Esh and the remainder of his married life was spent in the community near Allensville, Pa. Surviving are one daughter (Gladys-Mrs. Roy Rayne, McVeytown, Pa.), 2 sons (Irvin L., Rockville, Pa.; and Paul M., Masontown, Pa.), 2 fosters children (Mamie-Mrs. Jonathan Glick; and Evelyn-Mrs. Randolph Shilling), one brother (John, Linesville, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. P. J. Slonecker and Mrs. Henry Barrett, West Liberty, Ohio). His wife passed away in 1951, and he was also preceded in death by one son (Clarence). As a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church, Allensville, Pa., he was interested in the progress of the church and always actively engaged in the Lord's work. Funeral services were in charge of Raymond R. Peachey, Elrose Hartzler, and Eli K. Zook, with interment in the Mennonite cemetery.

Schrock, -- Glenn LeRoy, son of Noah and Emma (Meyer) Schrock, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1917; passed away at Smithville, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1952; aged 34 y. 8 m. 25 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and became a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Ohio, remaining actively interested in the work of the church until his death. He was united in marriage to Arlene Amstutz in 1940. His service to Christ was in part evidenced by his loving care of the children when his wife was called away from time to time as a member of the Amstutz Sisters' Trio. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (James LeRoy and Philip Michael), 2 brothers (Dwight, Smithville, Ohio; and Wilmer, Orrville, Ohio), and one sister (Mrs. Harold Snyder, Smithville, Ohio). Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church in charge of J. Lawrence Burkholder and William G. Detweiler, with interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Schrock, -- Vernon C., son of Enos H. and Anna (Schertz) Schrock, was born in Illinois Dec. 30, 1905; passed away at his home in Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 15, 1952; aged 46 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Feb. 16, 1928, he was united in marriage to Ada Pearl Miller. He came to Ohio from Illinois in 1920 and since that time has been engaged in farming. As a youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and at the time of his death was a faithful member of the Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church, Sterling, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, one daughter (Marian-Mrs. Earl Wenger, Wooster, Ohio), 2 sons (Roger and Paul, at home), his parents, one brother (Clarence, Orrville, Ohio), one sister (Mrs. Viola Cliffe, Akron, Ohio), and two grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were in charge of William G. Detweiler, Gerald C. Studer, and I. W. Royer, with burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Summers, -- Verlin Lee, son of Leon and Ida (Petersheim) Summers, was born June 27, 1952; passed away June 29, 1952; aged 2 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Rachel), and one foster brother (Ronald). Two other infants preceded him in death. Services were held at the home by Aaron Stoltzfus and Calvin Kennel, with burial in Millwood Cemetery.

Sundheimer, -- Sandra Lee, daughter of Thelma Sundheimer Troyer and the late Ralph Sundheimer, was born Aug. 15, 1940; passed away at the Akron Children's Hospital after a two weeks' illness from polio, Sept. 13, 1952; aged 12 y. 29 d. In January she confessed Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Martins Creek Mennonite Church, Millersburg, Ohio. Surviving are her mother and stepfather (Henry Troyer). Her father and a brother preceded her in death. Private funeral services held at the Hunter Funeral Home, Millersburg, Ohio, followed by graveside services at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery. Services were conducted by Warren Miller, D. D. Miller, and Paul R. Miller.

Weaver, -- Orlo William, son of Virgil C. and Mary (Hoover) Weaver, was born at Goshen Ind., Aug. 13, 1942; passed away at the Northern Indiana Children's Hospital, South Bend, Ind., Sept. 21, 1952, after a brief illness of polio; aged 10 y. 1 m. 8 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Julia and Verda), and one brother, 18 days old. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., in charge of John H. Moseman and Peter B. Wiebe, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Zimmerman, -- George H., son of the late Jacob and Hettie (Hess) Zimmerman, was born May 24, 1880; passed away at Mechanicsburg, Pa., Aug. 17, 1952; aged 72 y. 2 m. 24 d. He was a faithful member of the Slate Hill Mennonite Church, Shiremanstown, Pa., which he attended all his life. Surviving are his wife (Annie M.), 3 sons (Noah W., Paul M., and Laban G., all of Mechanicsburg, Pa.), 2 sisters (Barbara H. and Mrs. Sarah N. Hertzler, both of Mechanicsburg, Pa.), one brother (Abram, Ephrata, Pa.), 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Slate Hill Mennonite Church in charge of Simon Bucher and William Strong, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Burkholder, -- Emma Kay, daughter of David and Clara Burkholder, Smithville, Ohio, was stillborn on Sept. 28, 1952. She is survived by her parents, 2 brothers (William and David Paul), and one sister (Nancy). Burial was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery with graveside services in charge of Gerald Studer.

Eash, -- Vernon Elmer, son of Elmer and Sarah (Ulrich) Eash, was born near Roanoke, Ill., Jan. 1, 1919; passed away at Shelbyville Memorial Hospital, Sept. 18, 1952; aged 33 y. 8 m. 17 d. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and was a faithful member until death. Surviving are his father, 2 brothers (David, Shelbyville, Ill.; and Roy, Peoria, Ill.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Watkins, Eureka, Ill.; Clara, Peoria, Ill.; and Ida, Shelbyville, Ill.), and other relatives and friends. His mother preceded him in death in 1938. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 22 by J. E. Hostetler and D. M. Hostetler of the Linn A. M. Church, Roanoke, Ill.

Eichelberger, -- Peter, son of Christian and Mary (Schantz) Eichelberger, was born at Ettersdorf, Bayren, Germany, Aug. 4, 1864; passed away as the result of a heart attack, near Wayland, Iowa, Sept. 15, 1952; aged 88 y. 1 m. 11 d. He came to America with other members of his family in1882, and on June 28, 1891, he was united in marriage to Katherine Ackerman. The following spring they moved to Illinois and seven years ago, when his wife passed away, he came to Wayland, Iowa, to make his home with his son and family. He was a member of the Mennonite Church at Hopedale, Ill., until he moved to Iowa and transferred his membership to the Sugar Creek Church. Surviving are one son (William, Wayland, Iowa), one daughter (Marie-Mrs. Paul Ingersoll, Mason City, Ill.), 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. His wife and 2 sons (Albert and Chris) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek Church, Wayland, Iowa, Sept. 17, conducted by Simon Litwiller, Ben Springer, and Ivan Kauffmann. His body was laid to rest in the cemetery near by.

Hershey, -- James Mervin, son of Raymond C. and Mabel (Leaman) Hershey, was born Jan. 2, 1947; passed away at Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., of acute leukemia, Aug. 28, 1952; aged 5 y. 7 m. 26 d. He was a member of the Hershey Mennonite Sunday School. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Kenneth), his grandparents, and 2 great-grandfathers. Funeral services were held at the Hershey Mennonite Church, Kinzers, Pa., in charge of Sanford Hershey and Martin Hershey, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Kauffman, -- Mattie Eldora, daughter of Gideon and Salina (Yoder) Sharp, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 10, 1880; passed away at Aurora, Oreg., July 22, 1952; aged 72 y. 5 m. 12 d. She moved with her parents to Garden City, Mo., where on Dec. 25, 1898, she was united in marriage to Daniel B. Kauffman. They moved by covered wagon to Kenmare, N. Dak., where they lived until 1919 when they moved to Hubbard, Oreg. She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Oreg., and her Christian life has been a testimony to her family and friends. Surviving are 5 sons (Chester D., Mulino, Ohio; Charles S., Aurora, Oreg.,; William L., Hubbard, Oreg.; Freeman J., Barlow, Oreg.; and Tillman C., Nampa, Idaho), 5 daughters (Minnie-Mrs. Joel Roth, Albany, Oreg.; Grace-Mrs. Alex Pollard, Woodburn, Oreg.; Lela-Mrs. Elmer Richerson, Shreveport, La.; Orpah-Mrs. Fred Mittlestadt; and Mable-Mrs. Wilbur Shank, both of Milwaukie, Oreg.), 25 grandchildren, one brother (Elmer, Fairview, Mich.), and 4 sisters (Sadie Detwiler, Westover, Md.; Line-Mrs. Chancey Zook, Mio, Mich.; Nettie-Mrs. L. A. Kauffman, Glendive, Mont.; and Stella Lehman, Goshen, Ind.). Her husband passed away in 1928 and she was also preceded in death by 4 infants and a son (Ben). Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, Hubbard, Oreg., in charge of Clarence Kropf and Edward Kenagy. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Metzler, -- Phebe, daughter of Daniel and Anna Christophel, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 10, 1880; passed away as the result of a heart attack, Sept. 3, 1952; aged 71 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Sept. 19, 1908, she was united in marriage to Samuel B. Metzler and to this union were born 3 sons. She united with the Salem Mennonite Church early in life and was faithful to her Lord. Surviving are 2 sons (Floyd and Titus, Nappanee, Ind.), one stepdaughter (Rosa-Mrs. Vernon Miller, Middlebury, Ind.), 2 brothers (Wesley, Elkhart, Ind.; and Enos, Goshen, Ind.), 17 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband (in February) and one son (Carl). Funeral services were held on Sept. 6 at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., with F. E. Freed and R. F. Yoder in charge.

Ressler, -- (Reprint of obituary in the Sept. 23 issue, with more detail), Amos Andrew, son of the late Martin B. and Magdalene (Andrews) Ressler, , was born in Strasburg Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., June 1, 1863; passed away at the Landis Nursing Home, Lancaster, Pa., July 4, 1952; aged 89 y. 1 m. 3 d. He was next to the youngest in a family of twelve and the last of the family. He always lived near the place of his birth, except about a year spent in Indiana with his sister and brother. He had never fully recovered from an illness about ten years ago, although he had recovered sufficiently that he rarely missed church or Sunday-school service. After the death of his wife in May, 1945, he lived with his children, dividing the time with his three daughters, and was at the Nursing Home about ten days. He was a member of the Mennonite Church from early manhood. For a time he worshiped at Strasburg but later transferred his membership to Paradise, of which congregation he was a member at the time of his death. He was always keenly interested in the welfare of the church, especially in missions and activities connected with missions. He was the last surviving member of a small group called "The Home Mission Advocates," which was the first group organized in the Lancaster Conference in the interest of missions, the first meeting being held Sept. 15, 1894. He is survived by 3 daughters (Mary E.-Mrs. R. W. Newswanger, Ronks, Pa.; Stella E. Stauffer; and Anna M. Denlinger), and 2 sons (Paul M. and E. Day), all living in or near the home community. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 7 from the Newswanger home and at the Paradise Church with Martin Hershey, G. Parke Book, Amos Weaver, and Clair Eby in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Short, -- Jonas , son of Peter D. and Barbara Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, May 17, 1869; passed away at his home near Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1952; aged 83 y. 3 m. 27 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Central Mennonite Church where he was an active member as long as health permitted. On Dec. 20, 1894, he was united in marriage to Eliza Rupp, who preceded him in death in 1946. He is survived by 2 daughters (Estella and Leona-Mrs. Erie Sauder, both of Archbold, Ohio), 3 brothers (Aaron P., Daniel P., and Emil), 4 sisters (Sarah; Annah-Mrs. Levi Rupp; Arminda-Mrs. Peter Lugbill; and Ida-Mrs. Adolph Stamm, all of Archbold, Ohio), and 3 grandsons. Besides his wife he was also preceded in death by his parents, one daughter (Edna), 7 brothers, 2 sisters, and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, in charge of Henry Wyse, and P. L. Frey. Burial was made in Pettisville Cemetery.

Siebel, -- Hedwig, daughter of Carl and Marie (Reimman) Muller, was born in Saxony, Germany, Aug. 16, 1867; passed away at the Proctor Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Sept. 17, 1952; aged 85 y. 1 m. 1 d. As a young girl she immigrated with her parents to America and lived in the Amana Colonies in Iowa. On March 18, 1885, she was united in marriage to Charles Siebel. Soon after marriage they moved to Peoria, Ill., where she resided until death. She became a Christian, as a young girl and was interested in the Lord's work, being a member of the Peoria Mennonite Church. Surviving are one son (John E., Jr., Peoria, Ill.), one sister (Mrs. Minnie Roenig, Middle Amana, Iowa), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1942, one daughter, and 2 sons. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 20 at the Davison Mortuary Chapel by J. J. Hostetler with interment in the Springdale Cemetery.

Slaubaugh, -- Daughter of Aaron and Leona (Litwiller) Slaubaugh, Mylo, N. Dak., was stillborn on Aug. 9, 1952. Interment was made in the Lake View Cemetery with graveside services by John Stoll.

Stutzman, -- Russell Ray, son of Anna and the late Melvin Stutzman, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 14, 1926; passed away at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 17, 1952; aged 26 y. 1m. 3 d. He was ill only a few days with bulbar polio. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and at the time of his death was a faithful member of the Wellman Mennonite Church, Wellman, Iowa. He had an interest for spiritual things and spent a year in voluntary service at Vineland, Ont. He leaves to mourn his sudden passing, his mother, 2 sisters (Eldora-Mrs. Fred Wood, Elkhart, Ind.; and Gladys-Mrs. Carl Rodgers, Ainsworth, Iowa), his fiancée (Mary Cressman, St. Jacobs, Ont.) to whom he was planning to be married on Oct. 23, and many other relatives and friends. His father preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Mennonite Church with Max Yoder and Edward Diener in charge. Burial was made in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Weber, -- Orton, son of the late Josiah and Marion (Lichty) Weber, was born March 9, 1892; passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Sept. 18, 1952; aged 60 y. 6 m. 9 d. On March 21, 1934, he was united in marriage to Amanda Eby. He united with the Mennonite Church early in life, having his membership first in the Sharon congregation, Guernsey, Sask., and since 1928, with the congregation at Elmira, Ont., of which he was a faithful member. Surviving are his wife, 3 foster children (Margaret, George, and Stuart), 3 sisters (Mrs. Altana Martin, Elmira, Ont.; Pearl-Mrs. Maurice Kinzie, Breslau, Ont.; and Mrs. Ella Detweiller, Floradale, Ont.), and one brother (Nelson, Elmira, Ont.). One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sept. 22, at the home by O. D. Snider and at the Elmira Mennonite Church by O. D. Snider and Howard S. Bauman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, -- Ruby Ann, daughter of C. P. and Florence (Schrock) Yoder, was born near Garden City, Mo., Feb. 16, 1938; passed away Sept. 20, 1952; aged 14 y. 7 m. 4 d. On Sept. 6 she was taken to the Menorah Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., for treatment of polio which later developed into encephalitis and other complications. In 1949 she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized at the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church. She was always interested in and regularly attended Sunday school and church services. She had a quiet and unassuming nature but readily made friends. She was graduated from elementary school in the spring of 1952 and had entered her freshman year in high school in Garden City just four days before she was stricken with polio. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Evelyn-Mrs. Alvin Zook, Harrisonville, Mo.), 2 brothers (Leroy and Joe David, at home), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sept. 22 at the home in charge of Charles Diener and at the Sycamore Grove Church, Garden City, Mo., by S. S. Hershberger and W. R. Hershberger, with burial in the Clearfork Cemetery.

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Brenneman, -- Jesse L., son of Laura and the late Timothy Brenneman, and grandson of Daniel and Susan Brenneman, was horn in Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 26, 1886; passed away at his home in Des Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1952; aged 65 y. 10 m. 14 d. He was a member of the Brenneman Memorial Church, Goshen, Ind. He graduated from Goshen High School, Goshen College, and Chicago University with a B. S. degree. He taught a number of years and then was graduated from the University of Wisconsin. After a period of time spent as a conscientious objector he again taught in college. He was also author of several books. Surviving are his wife (Nancy Nysewander Brenneman), 3 daughters, one granddaughter, mother, and 3 sisters (Ruth, Naomi, and Orpha-Mrs. Paul Huber, Goshen, Ind.). Burial was made in Des Moines, Iowa.

Christner, -- Elmer Joseph, son of David and Caroline (Burkholder) Christner, was born at Corfu, N. Y., Aug. 29, 1938; passed away at the Northern Indiana Children's Hospital, South Bend, Sept. 18, 1952; aged 14 y. 20 d. On the evening of Sept. 14, after having attended church services, he became ill with polio. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers (Jonas, Fort Wayne, Ind.; and John, at home), 3 sisters (Edna, Viola, and Freida, all at home), one grandmother and a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Griner Church, Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 21, in charge of John J. S. Yoder, Clarence Yoder, and Samuel T. Eash. Burial was made in the Clinton Union Chapel Cemetery, Goshen, Ind.

Eckert, -- Joan Louise and Judy Lynn, twin daughter of Richard S. and Ruth (Zimmerman) Eckert, Ephrata, Pa., were still born, Aug. 27, 1952. They are survived by their parents and brother (Charles). Interment was made in the Hinkletown Mennonite Cemetery.

Geiger, -- Elizabeth, daughter of John J. and Anna (Tschantz) Lehman, was born near Apple Creek, Ohio, Sept. 18, 1872; passed away as the result of bronchial pneumonia, Sept. 13, 1952; aged 79 y. 11 m. 25 d. She became a Christian early in life and united with the Mennonite Church, being a faithful member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where she attended as long as health permitted. She will be remembered as a devoted mother. On Nov. 10, 1898, she was united in marriage to John Geiger who preceded her in death in 1948. She was also preceded in death by 3 sons, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. Surviving are one son (Adam, Apple Creek, Ohio), 4 daughters (Lydia, at home; Rosena, Massillon, Ohio; Emma-Mrs. Clyde Bixler, Lakeland, Ohio; and Bertha-Mrs. Lester Schaller, Orrville, Ohio), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Anna-Mrs. Louis Burkhalter, Apple Creek, Ohio), and 2 brothers (John, Richfield, Wash.; and Noah J. ,Orrville, Ohio.). Funeral services were held at the Kidron Mennonite Church by Reuben Hofstetter, Allen Bixler, and Isaac Zuercher, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Kanagy, -- Margaret Elizabeth, daughter of David and Annie (Ressor) Brown, was born in Pickering Township, Ont., Aug. 13, 1883; passed away Aug. 27, 1952; aged 69 y. 14 d. In his her late teens she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church at Markham. On June 29, 1916, she was united in marriage to Simon Menno Kanagy, pastor at Toronto Danforth Church and bishop in Chicago and Wanner Church. She was a devoted member throughout her active years in mission work and in church work with her husband. The recent years of her affliction were spent at Braeside Home, Preston; Bethesda Mennonite Home, Vineland; and several days at Woodstock Hospital, where she passed peacefully to her reward. She is survived by three nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers (Oscar, of Saskatchewan, and Wade, Markham, Ont.). Funeral services was at the Wanner Church, Hespeler, Ont. Aug. 30, in charge of Merle Shantz, assisted by S. F. Coffman, C. F. Derstine, H. D. Groh, and J. W. Witmer.

Miller, -- Jonas B., son of the late Bishop Joel J. and Savilla (Beachy) Miller, was born at Grantsville, Md., Dec. 20,1870; passed away at his home near Grantsville, Md., Sept. 20, 1952; aged 81 y. 9 m. 10 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. On Oct. 5, 1893, he was united in marriage to Barbara Swartzentruber, who passed away in 1923. He was ordained to the ministry by his father on May 30, 1897, and his last sermon was preached on June 3, 1951. He served as editor of the English part of the Herold der Wahrheit from 1917 to the end of 1948, giving much time and effort to this work. He was one of the few remaining ministers of the Cons. A. M. Conf., who had been ordained previous to the time of the organization of the conference in 1910. He participated largely in the programs of the conference and Church history was of special interest to him. He had not been very well several years and almost a year ago he was confined to his bed because of Bright's disease and remained there until his death. Surviving are 7 daughters (Alma-Mrs. Allen Maust, Grantsville, Md.; Verna-Mrs. Harvey Maust, Meyersdale, Pa.; Annie-Mrs. Lee Scheffel, Salisbury, Pa.; Mabel-Mrs. Ervin J. Yoder, Meyersdale, Pa.; Edna-Mrs. Alvin Maust, Meyersdale, Pa.; Catharine, at home; and Rhoda-Mrs. Elmer Maust, Grantsville, Md.), 4 sons (Evan J., Meyersdale, Pa.; Floyd J., Grantsville, Md.; Ivan J. Grantsville, Md.; and Harvey, Dudelange, Luxembourg), 2 brothers (Alvin J., Kent, Ohio; and Milton B., Grantsville, Md.), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Lewis Schrock, Sarasota, Fla.; and Mrs. Annie Yoder, Grantsville, Md.). Besides his wife, he was also preceded in death by a son, his parents, one brother and 3 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Maple Glen Church, Grantsville, Md., Sept. 23, with Mark Peachey in charge, E. G. Swartzendruber preaching the sermon, assisted by Emanuel Peachey, C. W. Bender, John L. Mast, and Simon Beachy.

Osborne, -- Malvena Sue, daughter of Ralph and Doris (Hostetler) Osborne, was born April 13, 1949; passed away Sept. 27, 1952, as the result of neuroblastoma; aged 3 y. 5 m. 14 d. She bore her severe suffering patiently and cheerfully and sang a great deal. She is survived by her parents, one sister (Verbeta), 3 brothers (Doyle, Leon, and Virgil), four grandparents, and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Church, Amboy, Ind., Sept. 30, in charge of the local ministry, with burial in the Mast Cemetery.

Pletcher, -- Maud M., daughter of Jacob C. and Martha (Nusbaum) Hershberger, was born near Middlebury, Ind., June 5, 1884; passed away Sept. 20,1952; aged 68 y. 3 m. 14 d. When she was twelve years old she accepted Christ as her Saviour and joined the Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., where she served faithfully until her death. On Thanksgiving Day 1906 she was united in marriage to Amsa Pletcher. To this union were born 3 daughters (Freda, Ruth and Martha, all of Goshen, Ind.), and 3 sons (Walter V., and Ralph, both of Goshen; and Wayne J., Elkhart, Ind.). She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Lloyd, Wakarusa, Ind.; and Freed, Middlebury, Ind.), and one sister (Grace-Mrs. Vernon Kurtz, Goshen, Ind.). Her husband preceded her in death in 1944. Funeral services were held Sept. 22 at the Clinton Brick Church buy Amsa Kauffman and Samuel Miller. Interment was made in the Forest Grove Cemetery.

Witmer, -- Sylvia May, daughter of Joseph and Sarah ( Richard) Witmer, was born near Leo, Ind., Oct. 26, 1899; passed away at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Sept. 28, 1952; aged 52 y. 11m. 2 d. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Leo Mennonite Church, later transferring her membership to the Central Mennonite Church near Archbold, Ohio. Her life was a worthy contribution to her church by her consistent Christian life and testimony. Since the death of her father in 1936 she made her home in Wauseon, Ohio, with her uncle and aunt, the late Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Liechty, but they last year and half she lived in her own home. She is survived by 2 aunts (Mrs. Elizabeth Witmer, Grabill, Ind.; and Mrs. Lydia Oesch, Ft. Wayne, Ind.), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, in charge of Henry Wyse and E. B. Frey, and at the Leo Mennonite Church, Leo, Ind., in charge of S. J. Miller and Henry Wyse. Burial was made in the Leo Cemetery.

Yousey, -- Douglas Ray, son of Floyd and Verda (Klinglesmith) Yousey, Lockport, N. Y., was born Sept. 27, 1949; passed away at Lockport City Hospital as a result of injuries received in a farm accident the day before, Aug. 29, 1952; aged 2 y. 11 m. 2 d. He is survived by his parents, one sister (Virginia Irene), grandparents, and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services were conducted at Clarence Center Mennonite Church by D. Edward Diener and Lewis Teague. Interment was made in the Good Cemetery.

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Anderson, --Tobe, son of Albert and Susie (Miller) Anderson was born Nov. 15, 1915, at Mt. Ayr, Ind.; passed away at the Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., on Sept. 13, 1952; aged 36 y. 9 m. 28 d. He was employed as a sales clerk at the Smith Motor Supply Company for the past six years. He accepted the Lord in 1938 and was baptized and received into the North Main Street Mennonite Church, Nappanee, Ind. At the time of his death he was a member of the North Goshen Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., and serving as Sunday school superintendent. He was much interested in the salvation of lost souls and a faithful worker for God and the Church until his death. He had spent four years in CPS. With his departure he leaves his companion, Edythe, to whom he was married on Nov.21, 1943, one son (Kenneth), one daughter (Susan), his parents, one sister (Mabel, Goshen, Ind.), and 4 brothers (David, Nappanee, Ind.; Mannas, in the armed forces; Roman, La Porte, Ind.; and John, Arcola, Ill.). One son (Kieth) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the North Goshen Mennonite Church and the body was laid to rest in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Paul Mininger, John C. Wenger, and Russell Krabill conducted the services.

Birky, -- Delores Yvonne, daughter of Roy E. and Margaret (Hoylman) Birky, Kinross, Iowa, was stillborn June 8, 1952, at the Williamsburg Hospital, Williamsburg, Iowa. She is survived by her parents, one sister, and 2 brothers. Graveside services were held June 9, at the Brethren Cemetery with Perry Blosser in charge.

Bowman, -- Luther Alexander, oldest son of Eli M. and Amanda (Hollar) Bowman, was born near Singers Glen, Va., Feb. 16, 1884; passed away May 10, 1952; aged 68 y. 2 m. 24 d. On May 11, 1910, he united in marriage to Otilla May Lahman, who with the following children survives: Brownie-Mrs. Irvin Burkholder, Millard, Durword, Roy, Howard, Lela-Mrs. James Heatwole, Vada-Mrs. Dwight Swartz, Paul, Joseph, Wade, and Linden. Two infant daughters preceded him in death. Also surviving are 6 sisters and 2 brothers, besides many relatives and friends. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. He had not been in good health for a number of years but his death came suddenly following a major operation. Funeral services were held at the Weaver Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Va., in charge of S. H. Rhodes, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gibson, --Mattie, daughter of the late Conrad and Rebecca (Heatwole) Linhoss, was born Feb. 21, 1882, in Rockingham County, Va. Later the family moved to Augusta County where she became a member of the Springdale Mennonite Church. On Feb. 22, 1909, she was united in marriage to Charles L. Gibson, who survives with 2 daughters (Harriet-Mrs. Edgar L. Harris, Sr., Fishersville, Va.; and Helen-Mrs. Richard W. Adams, Lemoyne, Pa.), 3 sons (Glen E., U. S. Forces in Korea; Merlin C., Lemoyne, Pa.; and Vernon F., Harrisburg, Pa.), 4 sisters (Mrs. Bettie McGee, Crimora, Va.; Mrs. Waynan Glover, Staunton, Va.; Ida and Mary, both of Crimora, Va.), 4 brothers (Paul and George of Ohio; Menno and Gabriel, Crimora, Va.), 16 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. In 1927, with her husband she moved to Harrisburg, Pa., where she made a host of friends and attended several Mennonite churches. She died May 31, 1952; aged 70 y. 3 m. 10 d., in a Harrisburg, Pa., hospital where she had been moved after a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were conducted by Joseph Driver at the Etter Funeral Chapel in Waynesboro, Va., on June 3. Interment was made in the Springdale Church Cemetery, Waynesboro, Va.

Martin, -- Lizzie Jane, daughter of John Y. and Susan (Hege) Miller, was born in Marion, Pa., Sept. 23, 1871; passed away after an illness of three days at the Maugansville, Md., Mennonite Home, Oct. 4, 1952; aged 81 y. 11 d. On Feb. 15, 1900, she was united in marriage to A. Clinton Martin, who survives. One daughter (Pearl, Baltimore, Md.), and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Iva Susan and Grace). She was a member of the Miller Mennonite Church, Leitersburg, Md. Funeral services were held Oct. 6, at Paradise Mennonite Church, Hagerstown, Md., in charge of Moses K. Horst and Daniel Strite, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Rittenhouse, -- Abram C., son of Jacob K. and Eliza (Clemmer) Rittenhouse, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 5, 1868; passed away Aug. 19, 1952; aged 83 y. 10 m. 14 d. He was married in 1891 to Sallie Ziegler with whom he shared his life for 61 years. They united with the Plain Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa., in 1893. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Willis Swartley and Mrs. Albert Heebner, both of Lansdale, Pa.), 3 sons (J. Curtis and Abram Z., both of Lansdale, Pa.; and Samuel Z., Blooming Glen, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. J. C. Clemmens.). He was very helpful in Sunday school work, mainly as a chorister, for fifty years. Funeral services and interment were at the Plain Mennonite Church, Aug. 22, in charge of Wayne Kratz assisted by Daniel D. Leatherman.

Steckley, -- Floyd, son of Sol and Rozetta (Gunden) Steckley, was born near Bay Port, Mich., Jan. 11, 1915; passed away at the General Hospital, Bay City, Mich., after suffering one week from polio; aged 37 y. 8 m. 20 d. He was united in marriage on Aug. 14, 1938, to Anna Marie Shetler who survives, along with 2 sons and 1 daughter (F. Robert, Reynold, Weldon, and Joanna Mae). Also surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Edwin Lee, Bay Port, Mich.; and Loren, Germany), one sister (Lydia Ellen-Mrs. Clayton Mayer, Bay Port, Mich.), and a host of relatives and friends who deeply feel the loss of his early passing. He confessed Christ in his youth and united with the A. M. Church at Pigeon, Mich., and remained a faithful member until the Lord called him home. He served willingly in the various activities of the church, taking a keen interest in the education and spiritual development of the young people. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Pigeon, Mich., in charge of Emanuel Swartzendruber, Raymond Byler, and Earl J. Maust.

Steiner, -- Lloyd, son of Caleb and Fanny (Amstutz) Steiner Nussbaum, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Dec. 18, 1897; passed away at Dalton, Ohio, at the home of his brother, Oct. 1, 1952; aged 54 y.9 m, 13 d. He was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church on April 10, 1914, but later transferred his membership to the Methodist Church. On June 16, 1936, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Mallernee. For more than twenty-five years he served as an engineer in an ice plant in Canton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, 3 brothers (Phares, Dalton, Ohio; Homer, Apple Creek, Ohio; and Andrew, Stoufville, Ont.), 4 sisters (Minnie-Mrs. Albert Steiner; Mrs. Martha Steiner; Ida-Mrs. Hiram Sommer, all of Orrville, Ohio; and Alma-Mrs. Ezra Lehman, Apple Creek, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Kidron Mennonite Church, Dalton, Ohio, Oct. 5, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Allen Bixler, and Isaac Zuercher with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Stutzman, -- Julious, son of Joseph and Barbara Stutzman, was born Aug. 19, 1884; passed away at the home of Eldon Miller, Aurora, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1952; aged 68 y. 22 d. He moved from his birthplace in Seward Co., Nebr., to Aurora in 1903. He united with the Aurora Mennonite Church in his youth and was a faithful member , not hesitant to express his appreciation for the home church to his friends. Much of his time in the past 24 years was spent at the home of his brother at Harrisonburg, Va. Surviving are 3 brothers (Joseph B., Harrisonburg, Va.; Lloyd J., Aurora, Ohio; and James, Schwenksville, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. William Howett, Union City, Pa.; and Mrs. Eldon Miller, Aurora, Ohio). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Caurson, Alexander, and Christian), and one sister (Mary Elizabeth). Funeral services were held at the Plainview Mennonite Church, Aurora, Ohio, in charge of Elmer Stoltzfus, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Swasy, -- Ella, daughter of Uriah and Margret (Frazier) Marsh, was born in Johnstown, Pa., March 8, 1882; passed away at her home near New Paris, Pa., Sept. 25, 1952; aged 70 y 6m . 17 d. She is survived by one son (William, Harrisburg, Pa.), one daughter (Mrs. John Weyant, New Paris, Pa.), one foster son (Leroy Grine, New Paris, Pa.), 4 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Grace Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Hoover, both of Johnstown, Pa.). Her husband (Clark) passed away in 1949. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Schellsburg, Pa., in charge of Charles Shetler, Harry Blough, and Hiram Wingard. Interment was made in the Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.

Zook, -- Mary, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Graber, was born Sept. 3, 1905, near Wayland, Iowa; passed away at her home near Goshen, Ind., Aug. 23, 1952; aged 46 y. 11 m. 20 d. As a young girl she became a Christian and identified herself actively with the Mennonite Church. In 1927, she was married to Ellis R. Zook, who survives her. She is also survived by 2 daughters (Erma Louis and Eunice Arlene, both at home), one son (John Mervin, Goshen, Ind.), 2 brothers (Chris L., Goshen, Ind.; and Joseph D., Elkhart, Ind.), 5 sisters (Anna, Sterling, Ill.; Verna-Mrs. Willard H. Smith, Goshen, Ind.; Elizabeth-Mrs. Chris M. Stoltzsfus, Manson, Iowa; Lena, Dhamtari, India; and Esther, Elkhart, Ind.). One sister (Katie) preceded her in death. Her wholesome attitude and Christian spirit during her illness became a constant source of blessing to her many friends. Her unselfish concern and service in the life and work of the church were thus confirmed by a courageous faith which did not shrink even before a difficult choice of providence. Funeral services were held at the Goshen College Union Auditorium in charge of S. C. Yoder and J. H. Mosemann. Interment was made in the Violet Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.