Allan, Elizabeth Greider, was born June 13, 1885; died Dec. 4, 1961; aged 76 y. 5 m. 21 d. She was the widow of Charles E. Allan. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Martha Crabtree, Xenia, Ohio; Mrs. Ruth Watern, Dayton; and Mrs. Irma Detrick, Fort Pierce, Fla.), 3 sons (Richard, Cedarville, Ohio; and Ronald and Charles, Jr., Fort Pierce, Fla.), 23 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Anna Pence and Mrs. Minnie Hilty, Dayton, Ohio; and Mrs. Clara Warye, Hubbard, Oreg.), and one brother (Joe Greider, West Liberty, Ohio). She was a member of the Huber Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 7, in charge of Paul R. Yoder and Eli Nissley.

Atkinson, S. Howard, son of Charles and Mary (Hunsberger) Atkinson, was born in New Britain Twp., Pa., Feb. 8, 1882; died at New Britain, Nov. 12, 1961; aged 79 y. 9 m. 4 d. On March 25, 1905, he was married to Hannah Rice, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Elizabeth-Mrs. Norman Jones, New Britain; Mary E.-Mrs. Edward Rodemer, Perkasie; Henry, Quakertown; Esther-Mrs.Leonard Lewis, Perkasie; and Howard R., Telford) and 22 grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 16, in charge of Abram Yothers and Erwin Nace.

Bear, Benjamin H., son of Katie (Huber) and the late Benjamin G. Bear, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 20, 1912; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, after an illness of several months, Oct. 24, 1961; aged 49 y. 9 m. 4 d. On Nov. 30, 1933, he was married to Beatrice Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Patsy Ann-Mrs. Harold Groff, Rohrerstown; and Irene-Mrs. Omar Landis, Manheim) and 3 grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Petersburg Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 27, in charge of Irvin Kreider and Christian Frank.

Charles, Jacob N., son of Amos L. and Catharine (Nissley) Charles, was born near Landisville, Pa., March 16, 1900; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, of a heart condition, Oct. 15, 1961; aged 61 y. 6 m. 29 d. On Oct. 18, 1921, he was married to Velma Herr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Vernon H., Lancaster) and 2 brothers (Christian E. and A. Lloyd, both of Salunga). One son preceded him in death. He was a trustee of the Mennonite Children's Home, Millersville, for eight years. He was a member of the Landisville Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 18, in charge of Christian Frank, Barton Gehman, and Norman Bowers.

Derr, John P., son of John and Anna Derr, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., May 20, 1889; was found dead in his home, Elkhart, Ind., by a neighbor, Nov. 16, 1961; aged 72 y. 5 m. 27 d. Surviving are 3 sisters and one brother (Hannah-Mrs. Earl Pletcher, Mrs. Anna Loucks, James, and Mrs. Sarah Pletcher). Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, Nov. 18, in charge of D. A. Yoder, assisted by C. A. Shank.

Fulmer, George W., son of Hiram and Elizabeth (Bush) Fulmer, was born in Chester Co., Pa., Aug. 14, 1881; died at Norristown, Pa., Sept. 27, 1961; aged 80 y. 1 m. 13 d. His wife, Florence Fulmer, died Nov. 30, 1954. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Hannah Smith, Mrs. George Kinckiner, and Mrs. Almanza Perry), 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Worcester Church, where funeral services were
held Sept. 30, in charge of Paul R. Clemens.

Glick, Christian C., son of Christian and Elizabeth (Byler) Glick, was born at Intercourse, Pa., June 6, 1876; died at his home, Sugarcreek, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1961; aged 86 y. 5 m. 10 d. On Dec. 31, 1905, he was married to Maggie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Nettie-Mrs. John P. Miller, North Canton, Ohio; Grace, at home; and Carol, Aibonito, P.R.), 2 sons (Leon, Wooster, Ohio; and Lester, Goshen, Ind.), and 10 grandchildren. He was amember of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 18, in charge of Eldon King and Paul R. Miller.

Heatwole, Magdalena, daughter of Levi A. and Susan (Landis) Ressler, was born near Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 1, 1881; died in her sleep at the home of her son Paul, Oct. 26, 1961; aged 79 y. 11 m. 25 d. On March 25, 1902, she was married to Reuben N. Zimmerman, who died Feb. 4, 1915. To this union were born 4 sons (Aaron J., North Lawrence, Ohio; Levi E., West Salem, Ohio; Paul E., Colmubiana, Ohio; and Titus E., Orrville, Ohio). Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Eliza-Mrs. Christian Weaver, Nappanee, Ind.), 2 brothers (Joseph, North Lawrence; and Noah, whose present address is unknown), and 2 stepdaughters (Mrs. Elva Lang, Massillon, Ohio; and Mrs. Verna Stephon, Orrville). For the past five years she had her home at Truman Steiner's, Orrville. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the County Line Church, Oct. 28, in charge of Elmer Good and Cleophas Steiner, and on Oct. 29 at the Yellow Creek Wisler Church, in charge of William Ramer, Joseph Martin, and Paul Hoover.

Hershberger, Kate, daughter of Bishop Daniel and Elizabeth (Yoder) Beachy, was born at Aurora, W. Va., Jan. 7, 1869; died near Salisbury, Pa., Oct 22, 1961; aged 92 y. 9 m. 15 d. She was the last survivor of a family of 14 children. On Sept. 1, 1898, she was married to Milton E. Hershberger, who died Jan. 12, 1930. They built a home near Salisbury, Pa., where their son, Donald, was born. Donald continues to live on the homestead. In her youth she became a sincere believer in Christ in the Amish Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple Glen Church near Grantsville, Md., with Ivan Miller in charge; interment in Oak Dale Cemetery.

Hershey, Mary D., daughter of Abram B. and the Late Fannie (Denlinger) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 22, 1907; died of a coronary occlusion at the Lancaster General Hospital, May 18, 1961; aged 53 y. 7 m. 26 d. On March 10, 1934, she was married to John H.. Hershey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John l., James L., and David L.), 2 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Jacob Herr and Anna-Mrs. Hiram M. Charles), and one brother (Abram D. Landis). She was a member of the East Petersburg Church, where funeral services were held May 21, in charge of Christian W. Frank and Irvin Kreider.

High, John L., son of Abraham K. and Barbara (Leatherman) High, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., April 25, 1866; died at Dublin, Pa., Oct. 18, 1961; aged 95 y. 5 m. 23 d. On Jan. 21, 1888, he was married to Sybilla Moyer, who died Feb. 9, 1930. One son and 2 daughters preceded him in death also. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons (Barbara-Mrs. Harold A. Buckner and Mrs. Pearl H. Myers, both of Dublin: Abram K., Norristown; William H., Perkasie; and Sallie-Mr. William Meyers, Dublin), 6 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 21, in charge of Richard Detweiler, Wilson Overhold, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace.

Horst, Daniel B., son of Daniel E. and Elizabeth (Burkhart) Horst, was born in Washington Co., Md., Jan. 10, 1890; died of cancer at Maugansville, Md., Dec. 2, 1961; aged 71 y. 10 m. 22 d. In 1940 he was married to Mary Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers and one sister (Harvey, Roy B., and Mrs. Clarence B. Horst). He was a member of the Salem Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 6, in charge of Harvey E. Shank, J. Irvin Lehman, Mahlon Eshleman, and Glen Eby.

Kremer, Katie, daughter of John and Mattie (Erb) Schweitzer, was born near Milford, Nebr.,June 30, 1900; died at the Seward (Nebr.) Memorial Hospital, as the result of a stroke, July 8, 1961; aged 61 y. 8 d. On Aug. 22, 1918, she was married to Amos Kremer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Archie, Dorchester; Hazel-Mrs. Donald Stutzman, Smithville, Ohio; Willis, Milford; Margie-Mrs. John Springer, Dorchester; and Clyde, Milford), 15 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Harry and Lee, Dorchester), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Grant Hostetler, Mrs. Edd Saltzman, and Mrs. Roy Roth, all of Milford; and Mrs. Ruben Birky, Kouts, Ind.). Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Milford Church.

Morgan, Ida S., daughter of David and Elizabeth (Sensenig) Rutt, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 25, 1898; died at the home of her son, Edmond, Pottstown, Pa., Nov. 29, 1961; aged 63 y. 1 m. 4 d. On Nov. 27, 1919, she was married to Russell A. Morgan, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Allen, Denver; Edmond and David, Pottstown; Russell and Marian-Mrs. Robert Blackledge, both of Center Square), 20 grandchildren, and 5 brothers and sisters (Amos, Manheim, Pa.; Mrs. John J. Good, Lincoln; Mrs. Jonas Martin and Lester, Stevens, and David, Ephrata). She was a member of the Worcester Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 2, in charge of J.C. Clemens and Paul R. Clemens.

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Beckler, Amanda, daughter of Paul and Magdalena (Kuhns) Hershberger, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Feb. 4, 1872; died at the Milford (Nebr.) Nursing Home, Dec. 20, 1961; aged 89 y. 10 m. 16 d. In 1889 she was married to Emmanuel Beckler, who preceded her in death. She later married Peter Beckler, who died in 1948. Surviving are 5 children (Lydia-Mrs. Eli Kennel, York, Nebr.; Carrie-Mrs. Wm. Smetter, Beaver Crossing; Mrs. Alice Schweitzer, Miller, S. Dak.; Mrs. Mabel Miller, Milford; and Delmer, Chappell), 46 grandchildren, 124 great-great grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter also preceded her in death. She was the last charter member of the West Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 22, in charge of Dale Oswald, Lloyal Burkey, and Ammon Miller.

Bender, Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Jantzi) Gascho, was born in Baden, Ont., Aug. 31, 1882; died at the Mercy Hospital, Bay City, Mich., Oct. 19, 1961; aged 79 y. 1 m. 18 d. On Nov. 14, 1907, she was married to Conrad Bender, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lloyd, Au Gres, Mich.), one daughter (Irene, at home), one brother (Aaron, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the church by Noah Swartzentruber and Alvin Swartz.

Christner, Lydia, daughter of Menno Bosharts, was born at Baden, Ont., Jan. 8, 1879; died at the Health Center near Bad Axe, Mich., Dec. 7, 1961; aged 82 y. 10 m. 29 d. On Jan. 1, 1900, she was married to John Christner, who died Sept. 5, 1920. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Elizabeth Erickson, Upland, Calif.; Mrs. Sadie Zimmer, Traverse City, Mich.; and Mrs. Anne Miller, Saginaw, Mich.), 3 sons (John, Pigeon; Solomon, Bad Axe; and William, Pontiac), 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Jacob Christner, Pigeon), one half sister (Lillian Fowler, Watertown, N.Y.), one brother (Eli), and 3 half brothers (Allen, Harvey, and Jay, all of Rome, N.Y.). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 10, in charge of Willard Mayer and Earl J. Maust.

Copenace, Virginia, daughter of Ben and Jean Copenance, was born at Rainy River, Ont., June 13, 1954; died at the Rainy River Hospital, after a short illness, Dec. 13, 1961; aged 7 y. 6 m. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Rosemary-Mrs. Robert Archie and Melvena), and 8 brothers (Fred, Daniel, William, Alvin, Jimmy, Roddy, Richard, and Ernest, all of Morson, Ont.). Funeral services were held at the Grassy River Indian Mission, Dec. 16, in charge of Irvin Grabill and Willard Marner.

De Priest, Albert Hayden, son of John and Lydia De Priest, was born near Birch Tree, Mo., March 24, 1881; died Nov. 27, 1961; aged 80 y. 8 m. 3 d. On Oct. 25, 1922, he was married to Pearl Young, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dolora Trowbridge and Lydia De Priest), 2 grandchildren, and one sister (Maude Eudy). Four sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death.
As a young man he joined the Methodist Church, and on Nov. 9, 1930, he became a member of the Mennonite Church. On Dec. 15, 1935, he was ordained as deacon in the Birch Tree Church, the first deacon in this church. He also preached for several years in the absence of a minister.

Drudge, Benjamin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Drudge, was born at Markham, Ont., Aug. 14, 1887; died suddenly at his home near Bridgeport, Ont., Nov. 29, 1961; aged 74 y. 8 m. 15 d. On March 11, 1914, he was married to Barbara Shirk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Elvin and Raymond), 3 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Harold Golbeck, Gladys-Mrs. Lloyd Indoe, and MIldred-Mrs. Erlis Schwartzendruber), 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were conducted by J. B. Martin.

Eby, Jeremiah B., son of Cyrus and Elizabeth (Brubacher) Eby, was born in Conestogo, Ont., Aug. 2, 1891; died at the Lockwood Hospital, Petoskey, Mich., Dec. 2, 1961; aged 70 y. 4 m. On Sept. 19, 1915, he was married to Mary Shaum, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and one daughter (John, Brutus, Mich.; Emerson, Pickford, Mich.; George, El Cajon, Calif.; Clayton, Clarinda, Iowa; Lawrence, Portland, Oreg.; and Susan, Goshen, Ind.), 17 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Israel and William), 3 sisters (Mrs. Clayton Kilmer), and one stepbrother (Mahlon Martin). Two sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple River Church, Brutus, Mich., where funeral services were held Dec. 6, in charge of Earl Hartman, Clyde Kauffman, and Howard Bauman.

Geil, Clara A., daughter of Joseph and Annie (Rhodes) Wenger, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 19, 1872; died at Gulfport Miss., Dec. 2, 1961; aged 89 y. 1 m. 14 d. On Oct. 8, 1890, she was married to Davis S. Geil. Bro. Geil was ordained deacon of the Lindale Church, Broadway, Va., where he served until they moved to Iowa in 1910. In 1921, they moved to Lyman Miss., where Bro. Geil served as deacon for the Gulfhaven Church until his death in 1935. One son preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. I. E. Hershey, Gulfport; and Mrs. Earl Carr, Orange Grove, Miss.), 4 sons (J. Earl, J. Clarence, and Lewis W., all of Gulfport; and D. Paul, Handsboro, Miss.), 23 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. M. U. Dutro, Muscatine, Iowa; and Mrs. Pearl Sheets, Mt. Sidney, Va.).

Good, Elsie, daughter of Isaac C. and Mary Ann (Shantz) Snyder, was born at Mannheim, Ont., Dec. 10, 1888; died at Didsbury (Alta.) Municipal Hospital, Nov. 30, 1961; aged 72 y. 11 m. 2 d. On Feb. 22, 1910, she was married to Simeon Groff Good, who died June 13, 1954. One infant daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Ward and Clare, both of Carstairs, Alta.), one daughter (Vietta-Mrs. Stanley Litwiller, Carstairs), and 3 brothers (Ibra, Preston, Ont.; Samuel, New Westminster, B.C.; and Isaac, Edgewater, B.C.). Funeral services were held at the West Zion Mennonite Church, Carstairs, Alta., Dec. 2, in charge of
Gordon Buschert, assisted by Abram Reist.

Gunden, Christian J., son of John and Mary (Swartzendruber) Gunden, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, March 28, 1882; died at Goshen Ind. Dec. 18, 1961; aged 78 y. 8 m. 20 d. On Sept. 28, 1911, he was married to Agnes Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 4 daughters (Elva-Mrs. Wilbur Huneryager, Goshen; Lois-Mrs. Ernest Clemens, Lansdale, Pa.; Orville, Goshen; Cleland, Milford; Elton, Ralph, Donald, Doris- Mrs. Carl Metzler, and Ruth, all of Goshen), 22 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joseph, Sarasota, Fla.; and William, Elkhart), and 5 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Sol Mayer, Sarasota, Fla.; Agnes-Mrs. Jess Byler, Mrs. Fannie Yoder, and Laura Gunden, all of Pigeon, Mich.; and Mary-Mrs. Mose Albrecht, Bay Port, Mich.). He was a member of the Goshen College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 21, in charge of John Mosemann and S. C. Yoder; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Hobbs, Mildred Elizabeth, daughter of Steven and Anna Heath, was born near Milan Center, Ind., Aug. 18, 1874; died at the Lawton Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 16, 1961; aged 87 y. 3 m. 28 d. On Feb. 11, 1896, she was married to William G. Hobbs, who died in June, 1941. Surviving are 3 sons (Orman, Fort Wayne; Norman, Iowa City, Iowa; and Ralph, Fort Wayne), 7 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Wertle and Lewis, Hudson, Ind.; and William, Fort Wayne). One son, one brother, and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Fort Wayne. Funeral services were held at the McComb Funeral Home, in charge of John R. Smucker; interment in Bower Cemetery.

Leatherman, Katie, daughter of John and Mary Ann (High) Detweiler, was born at Rockhill, Pa., Dec. 14, 1885; died at Hatfield, Pa., Oct. 5, 1961; aged 75 y. 9 m. 21 d. On June 13, 1908, she was married to Harvey K. Leatherman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Blanche-Mrs. Norman Detweiler, Dublin; Helen-Mrs. Wayne Martin, Perkasie; Dorothy-Mrs. Russel Blank and Alma Leatherman, both of Souderton), 8 grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. She was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 9, in charge of Abram Yothers and Edwin Nace.

Nase, Richard, son of Robert and Alice (Landis) Nase, was born at Souderton, Pa., Sept. 4, 1936; died of leukemia at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich., Dec. 24, 1961; aged 25 y. 3 m. 20 d. On June 28, 1958, he was married to Eleanor Graber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joy Ellen), his parents, and one brother (Garth, Louderton, Pa.). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church, Elkhart, Ind., where funeral services were held Dec. 27, in charge of Howard J. Zehr.

Roth, Loyal David, son of David and Emma Roth, was born near Tofield, Alta., March 18, 1917; died at the University Hospital, Edmonton, Alta., Dec. 14, 1961, following an open heart operation; aged 44 y. 8 m. 26 d. On Oct. 12, 1939, he was married to Ruth Martin, who survives. also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (David, Samuel, and Daniel, all at home; Shirley, Fairview; and Olive, at home), and his parents. He was ordained to the ministry on May 25, 1952. He served in the mission field of Northern Alberta for a number of years, living at Culp, Alta. For the past 2 years he was pastor at Eaglesham, Alta. Funeral services were held at the South Side Funeral Home in Edmonton on Dec. 16, in charge of Isaac Glick and Paul Voegtlin, and on Dec. 17, at the Community Hall, Eaglesham, with Willis Yoder and C. J. Ramer in charge. A memorial fund for a church building in the Eaglesham community was erected in his memory.

Short, Josephine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio; March 18, 1882; died Nov. 27, 1961; aged 79 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Aug. 22, 1944, she was married to Enos Short, who survives. Also surviving are 3 stepchildren (Herma Short, Stryker; Mrs. Willis Nofziger, West Unity; and Lester, Bryan), one brother (Simon, Toledo), 2 sisters (Mrs. Ora Saunders, Wauseon; and Mrs. Anton Gruenise, Archbold), 12 step- grandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 30, in charge of D. Wyse Graber.

Spicher, Thomas J., son of Jonas and Elizabeth (Zook) Spicher, was born at Allensville, Pa., Sept. 25, 1893; died at the Lewistown, Pa., Hospital, of a ruptured aorta, Nov. 24, 1961; aged 68 y. 1 m. 30 d. On Feb. 27, 1917, he was married to Sadie Yoder, who survives. He was a member of the Richfield Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple Grove Church, Nov. 27, in charge of A. H. Shultz and Waldo E. Miller; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Stover, Dorcas and David, twin children of John and Naomi (Wert) Stover, were born prematurely at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa., Oct. 26, 1961; died 1 1/2 hours later. Surviving are their parents, 4 sisters (Minnie Esther, Rachel, Ruth, and Lois), 4 brothers (John Henry, Luke, James, and Daniel), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stover, Lebanon; and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wert, Jonestown, Pa.). Graveside services were held at Dohner's Church Cemetery, Oct. 28, in charge of Simon Bucher and Paul Ebersole.

Swank, Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Kaufman) Johns, and great-granddaughter of Joseph Johns, founder of Johnstown, Pa., was born Dec. 13, 1858; died Nov. 10, 1961; aged 102 y. 10 m. 28 d. She was married to Aaron F. Swank, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 children (Lydia Meyers, Johnstown; Salome Stevens, Davidsville; Sarah-Mrs. George Kniss, Hollsopple; Mrs. Anna Eash, Johnstown; and Trella-Mrs. Dewey Holsopple, Davidsville), 19 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and 49 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Robert M. Wise and Sanford G. Shetler.

Sweigart, Lydia, daughter of Christian and Louisa G. Shirk, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 7, 1880; died after a brief illness at her home in Farmersville, Pa., Nov. 9, 1961; aged 81 y. 8 m. 2 d. On Dec. 31, 1899, she was married to Adam G. Sweigart, who died Nov. 12, 1943. Two infant sons also preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons and 7 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Amos Rutt, Ephrata; Martha, Lancaster; Viola-Mrs. Christian Hornberger, New Holland; John, Akron; Samuel, Elverson; Elsie, Denver; Lloyd, Fredericksburg; Ruth-Mrs. Arnold Witmer, Ephrata; Amos, Pottsville; Edna and Arlene, at home), 3 sisters (Mrs. Anna G. Sweigart, Morgantown; Mrs. J. R. Sweigart, Newton, Kans.; and Mrs. Lena Martin, Blue Ball), one brother (Noah G. Dayton, Va.), 33 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the New Holland Church. Funeral services were held at the Groffdale Church, Nov. 12, in charge of Frank Shirk and James H. Martin.

Umstattd, Laura Katherine, daughter of Charles and Louesa (Houghton) Umstattd, was born at Monroe City, Mo., Oct. 6, 1904; died at the Levering Hospital, Hannibal, Mo., Nov. 22, 1961; aged 57 y. 1 m. 16 d. She was a nurse aide at Beth-Haven Nursing Home. Surviving are her mother, 2 brothers (Francis, Yuma, Ariz.; and Charles, Moline, Ill.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Stella Culver, South San Gabriel, Calif.; and Mrs. Elizabeth Whitecotton, Hannibal, Mo.). She was a member of the Lyon Street Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 25, in charge of Daniel Kauffman and Earl B. Eberly.

Weaver, Anna S., daughter of Henry S. and Mattie (Snader) Martin, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Dec. 6, 1901; died of a coronary occlusion at the Ephrata (Pa.), Community Hospital, Aug. 11, 1961; aged 59 y. 8 m. 5 d. She was married to Luke S. Weaver, who survives. They were the parents of 12 children; one preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 sons and 5 daughters (Raymond W., Blue Ball; Pearl-Mrs. John Eberly, Ephrata; Irvin N., Lititz; Luke S., Ephrata; Miriam-Mrs. Lester K. Weaver, Lititz, Charles W., Akron; Thelma-Mrs. Nelson Hershey, Columbia; Edith-Mrs. Paul Gehman, Ephrata; Emory J., East Earl; Lloyd and Rosene, at home), 23 grandchildren, 5 sisters and 5 brothers (Carrie Martin, Samuel S., Lydia, Lizzie-Mrs. Daniel Weaver, Aaron S., Charles W., all of Ephrata; Leah-Mrs. Rueben Hurst, East Earl; Walter S., New Holland; Edith-Mrs. Harvey Gingerich, Ephrata; and G. Earl, Denver). She was a member of the Martindale Church and assisted her husband in his post as minister of the Tamaqua Mission. Funeral services were held at the Weaverland Church, Aug. 14, in charge of J. Paul Graybill and David Weaver.

Webb, John E., son of Andrew and Patty Webb, was born at Seymour, Tenn. Nov. 29, 1893; died at the Hoemako Hospital, Casa Grande, Ariz., Oct. 15, 1961; aged 67 y. 10 m. 16 d. On Dec. 8, 1915, he was married to Katherine Neuhauser of Flanagan, Ill. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Earl, Lima, Ohio; and Glenn, Kingman, Ariz.), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs.
Katie Martin, Kingston, Tenn.), and one brother (Henry, Pontiac, Ill.). Four brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Bro. Webb and family moved to Arizona from Michigan 17 years ago so that he could gain relief from bronchial asthma. He was a member of the Sunnyslope Mennonite Church at Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Casa Grande, with Melvin Ruth and Loine Jack officiating.

Weinberg, Vella, daughter of Jacob and Magdalene (Fisher) Gingerich, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Dec. 27, 1895; died at Sturgis, Mich., Nov. 14, 1961; aged 65 y. 10 m. 19 d. She had submitted to surgery for cancer. On March 12, 1918, she was married to Ervin Hochstetler, who died in 1941. On June 23, 1943 she was married to Roy Weinberg, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, (Carl Hochstetler, Centerville, Mich.; and Ralph Hochstetler, Chicago, Ill.) and 7 grandchildren. She was a member of the United Missionary Church. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 19, with J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.

Yoder, Daniel, son of Jonas B. and Barbara Yoder, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., Sept. 8, 1874; died at Middlebury, Ind., Nov. 14, 1861; aged 87 y. 2 m. 6 d. On Oct. 14, 1900, he was married to Katherine Troyer, who died Oct. 13, 1918. His second wife, Edythe Miller, survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers and one sister (Venus J., Topeka, Ind.; Gabriel J., Elkhart; Melvin J., Shipshewana; and Mrs. Harriett Miller, Elkhart). He was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 17, in charge of Earley C. Bontrager and Donald E. Yoder.

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Barb, Lydia Frances, daughter of Eli and Mary Ann Barb, was born Sept. 20, 1872; died at the Shenandoah County (Va.) Hospital Dec. 16, 1961; aged 89 y. 2 mo. 26 d. Surviving are one granddaughter (Mrs. Marie Delawder) and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Woodland Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Basye, Va., Dec. 19, in charge of J. E. Gross and J. Ward Shank; interment in Woodland Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Charles, David B., son of Christian H. and Elizabeth B. Charles, was born in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., May 22, 1871; died at the home of his daughter, Mabel--Mrs. Aaron Shertzer, Dec. 11, 1961; aged 90 y. 6 m. 19 d. On Dec. 24, 1894, he was married to Annie K. Nissley, who died in September, 1928. Surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Mabel Shertzer, Ivan N., and Edith--Mrs. Elmer Kennel, all of Lancaster), one sister (Mrs. Sadie Miller, Lancaster), 2 brothers (Amos B., Millersville; and Abram B., Lancaster), 13 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Habecker's Church. Funeral services were held at the Millersville Church, Dec. 14, in charge of Benjamin Miller and Benjamin Eshbach.

Culp, Samuel D., son of Joseph and Mary (Bixler) Culp, was born near Columbiana, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1860; died at the Maple Crest Nursing Home, Struthers, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1961; aged 101 y. 2 m. 19 d. He was married on Dec. 25, 1884, to Matilda Feicht, who died in 1940. In 1944 he was married to Ada Ward, who died in 1960. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Mrs. Florence Herberding, Canfield, Ohio; Harry, Columbiana; and Walter, Cincinnati, Ohio). One son died in infancy. He was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 31, in charge of Paul Yoder, assisted by Ernest Martin.

Detrick, Michael Edward, son of Richard F. and Arletha (Plank) Detrick, was born at Bellefontaine, Ohio, May 16, 1956 met instant death Dec. 8, 1961, when struck by an automobile while en route home from kindergarten at Northeastern School, Bellefontaine; aged 5 y. 6 m. 22 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (William), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Plank, and Mrs. Don A. Detrick). Funeral services were held at the Eichholtz Funeral Home, in charge of Paul M. Bauders.

Gerig, Jacob, son of Sebastion and Magdalena (Goldsmith) Gerig, was born near Trenton, Iowa, May 12, 1869; died at the Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 21, 1961; aged 92 y. 7 m. 9 d. On Nov. 19, 1896, he was married to Anna Nebel, who died March 21, 1956. One son also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Vernon, Rachel--Mrs. Milton Roth, and Milburn, all of Wayland), 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Elizabeth Roth, Anna Wyse, Mollie--Mrs. D. W. Orendorff, Eva Leichty, and MInnie Sutter). Two brothers, 4 sisters, and a foster son also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 23, in charge of Willard Leichty, assisted by Omar Nicely and Glen Richards.

Hastings, Mae, was born in Portland, Mich., Jan. 21, 1887; died at the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, Gulliver, Mich., where she had been a patient for eight days, on Dec. 26, 1961; aged 74 y. 11 m. 5 d. On Oct. 21, 1916, she was married to Ray Hastings, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Alicia--Mrs. Kenneth Lee and Dorothy--Mrs. Vernon Lee, both of Gulliver; and June-- Mrs. Harry Toennessen, Manistique), 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Maple Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Messier-Broullire Funeral Home, Dec. 28, in charge of Norman Weaver.

Hostetler, Ivan, son of Nathaniel and Mary Ann (Stutzman) Hostetler, was born at Milford, Nebr., June 2, 1898; died of a heart attack at a special ministers' session at Nampa, Idaho, Dec. 8, 1961; aged 63 y. 6 m. 6 d. On January 10, 1918, he was married to Emma Burkey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 5 daughters (Mary--Mrs. Royden Schweitzer, Filer, Idaho; Lucille--Mrs. Leland Shetler, Bruneau, Idaho; Dale, Friend, Nebr.; Nadene--Mrs. Wilbur Troyer, Leora--Mrs. Clinton Gingrich, Lavoy, and Larry, all of Nampa; and Ellen--Mrs. Stanley Mishler, Sheridan, Oregon), 23 grandchildren, one brother and one sister, (Elbert and Mrs. Lucinda Gardner, both of Milford, Nebr.). Preceding him in death were his parents, one son, one grandson, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. He was ordained a deacon in the Mennonite Church at Broken Bow, Nebr., July 30, 1939. He served there until 1946 when he, with his family, moved to Filer, Idaho. Later the family moved to Nampa, Idaho, where on March 1, 1951, he was received as deacon of the Mennonite Church and served faithfully in this capacity until the Lord called him home. The last word of testimony which he gave just before his death was an expression of his concern for the welfare of the church, which was his throughout his ministry to the church. Funeral services were held Dec. 12, in charge of Robert Garber and Harold Hochstetler.

Jaquet, Elisa Farrer, daughter of Fritz and Elise Farrer, was born in Switzerland, May 28, 1888; died of cancer at the home of her son, John, Wooster, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1861; aged 73 y. 6 m. 25 d. She was married to Lewis Jaquet, who died in December, 1941. Surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (John, Wooster; Philip, Sterling, Ohio; Felix, Wooster; and Mrs. Lucille Radke, Canal Fulton), 12 grandchildren, and some brothers and sisters in Switzerland. She was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, in charge of Robert W. Otto; interment in Sterling Memorial Cemetery.

Johnson, Emma Lois, daughter of Chris J. and Cora (Grove) Garber, was born near Alpha, Minn., Aug. 9, 1909; died at the University Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 21, 1961; aged 52 y. 4 m. 12 d. On Dec. 5, 1928, she was married to Truman J. Johnson. Surviving are her husband, 3 sons and 4 daughters (Evelyn--Mrs. Elmer Kerner and Robert, Fairmont, Minn.; Donald, Darfur, Minn.; Harold, Madison, Wis.; Lois, Minneapolis; Joyce, Madison, Wis.; and Karen, at home), her father (C. J. Garber, Alpha), 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and 12 grandchildren. She was a member of the Alpha Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, in charge of Fred Gingerich and Noah Landis.

Kennel, Lynn, son of Henry and Della Kennel, was born at Nampa,
Idaho, Sept. 28, 1948; passed away at his home near Nampa, Nov.
26, 1961, after a lingering illness; aged 13 y. 1 m. 28 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Harold, Nampa; and Lyle, Elko, Nev.), and his grandmother (Mrs. Elizabeth Kennel, Nampa). Since his body was handicapped, he spent all of his life in bed. His patience in suffering has spoken to many and has enriched the lives of those who knew him. Funeral services were held Nov. 29, in charge of Harold Hochstetler and D. A. Good.

Laskey, Harry Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laskey, was born Oct. 28, 1916; met instant death in an automobile accident Nov. 15, 1961, while on his way to work; aged 45 y. 18 d. Surviving are his wife (Dorothy), 8 children, his mother, 4 brothers and sisters. Services were held at the Ardell Funeral Parlor, Conshohocken, Pa., in charge of Charles S. Gogel.

Martin, Essa M., daughter of Jacob and Lizzie (Rhodes) Martin, was born near Broadway, Va., Aug. 27, 1893; died of a heart attack at the Blue Ridge Sanatorium, Charlottesville, Va., Sept. 29, 1961; aged 68 y. 1 m. 2 d. She lived with her brother, Perry S. Martin, Harrisonburg, Va., since 1918. Surviving are her brother and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the LIndale congregation, but in recent years worshiped much of the time with the Park View congregation. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, near Broadway, Va., Oct 2, in charge of Moses Slabaugh and Ira Miller.

McDaniel, Roy C., son of W. S. and Annie (Shull) McDaniel, was born Oct. 8 1902; died at Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 13, 1961; aged 59 y. 5 d. He was preceded in death by his first wife, one son, one daughter, and one sister. Surviving are his widow, the former Emma Sala, 8 children (William H., Long Beach, Calif.; Robert E., Cleveland, Ohio; Paul E. Roswell, N. Mex.; Melvin B., Burbank, Calif.; Carl J., Paris, Ky.; Sally Ann--Mrs. Wm. J. Reddecliff, Jr., Johnstown, Pa.; Iona Mae and David L. at home), one stepdaughter (Mrs. June Wingard), 7 brothers, 2 sisters, and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Stahl Church, in charge of David Alwine.

Miller, Sarah Ann, daughter of David and Judith Beechy, was born near Berlin, Ohio, Nov. 18, 1862; died at Harrisonville, Mo., Dec. 16, 1961; aged 99 y. 28 d. Nine brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. On Feb. 4, 1886, she was married to David J. Miller, who died May 13, 1949. Surviving are 3 children (Erma- -Mrs. Elba J. Yoder, Harrisonville; John V., of the home; and Judith--Mrs. V. C. Daly, Torrance, Calif.), 15 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren. One son, one daughter, 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church at Garden City, Mo.

Mois, William M., son of William H. and Cora (Mott) Mois, was born at Sauk Center, Minn., Jan. 24, 1884; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit Lakes, Minn., Dec. 19, 1961; aged 77 y. 10 m. 25 d. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (William H., Detroit Lakes; David H., Rochert; and Gladys--Mrs. Paul Ballew, Great Falls, Mont.), one brother and 2 sisters (Nelson, Mrs. Peter Peterson, and Mrs. Edcel Keyes, all of Seattle, Wash.), and 11 grandchildren. He was a member of the Lake Region Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 22, in charge of Glen Birky and E. D. Hershberger.

Monn, Jacob, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., July 30, 1871; died Nov. 28, 1961; aged 90 y. 3 m. 29 d. His wife died in 1952. Surviving are 3 daughters and one son. Funeral services were held at the Grove Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Va., Nov. 30, in charge of Harvey E. Shank and Leroy Perry.

Moyer, Emma S., daughter of Cornelius and Eliza (Souder) Landis, was born in West Rockhill Twp. Pa., June 29, 1892; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 16, 1961; aged 69 y. 4 m. 18 d. On Jan. 13, 1917, she was married to Nelson A. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Bessie--Mrs. Eugene S. Landes, Norristown; Wellington, Hickory, N.C.; Nevin, Telford, Pa., Nelson, Souderton, Pa.; and Mahlon, Hatfield, Pa.), 21 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. John Nace, Telford). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 20, in charge of Menno Souder, Curtis Bergey, and Leroy Godshall.

Newcomer, Christian G., son of Jacob K. and Anna (Buckwalter) Newcomer, was born in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 23, 1879; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Nov. 23, 1961, after a long illness; aged 81 y. 11 m. He was bedfast for the last five years. On Nov. 19, 1903, he was married to Emma H. Herr, who survives. To this union were born 3 sons; one son preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (C. Lloyd, Windermere, Fla.; and Christian H., Sacramento, Calif.) and one sister (Mary B. Newcomer, Oreville Mennonite Home). He was a member of Millersville Church. Funeral services were held at the Home, Nov. 28, in charge of Benj. Eshbach, Landis Brubaker, and Landis Shertzer.

Newcomer, Martin S., son of Norman S. and Annie (Strickler) Newcomer, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., Sept. 27, 1901; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, after a long illness Nov. 23, 1961; aged 60 y. 1 m. 27 d. On Dec. 16, 1920, he was married to Lillian G. Mumma, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Arlene, at home; Anna--Mrs. Richard S. Enck, Marietta; Mary-- Mrs. Elvin T. Harnish, Willow Street), 14 grandchildren, and one sister (Martha--Mrs. Menno W. Hoffer, Mannheim). He was a member of the Chestnut Hill Church, where he was deacon since 1940. Funeral services were held at the Landisville Church, Nov. 26, in charge of Raymond Charles and Christian Frank; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Oberholtzer, Emma M., daughter of David B. and Anna (Martin) Fox, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 2, 1884; died at Ephrata, Pa., Dec. 12, 1961; aged 77 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Sept 30, 1915, she was married to William M. Oberholtzer, who died July 18, 1960. Surviving are 2 daughters (Elsie--Mrs. Charles B. Horning, Lebanon; and Anna Mary, Ephrata), 4 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Daniel and Harry, New Holland; and David, Ephrata). She was a member of the Martindale Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 15, in charge of J. Paul Graybill, Raymond Horning, Sidney Gingerich, and John Burkholder.

Plank, Ella, daughter of Solomon and Esther (Yoder) Kauffman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 15, 1871; died at her home in West Liberty, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1961; aged 90 y. 20 d. On Oct. 11, 1886, she was married to Samuel J. Plank, who died in 1951. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Maude Yoder, with whom she made her home; and Katie--Mrs. Emmett King, both of West Liberty), 3 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. One sister and 2 half sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the South Union Church. Funeral services were held at the Hostetter Memorial Home, Dec. 8, conducted by Roy Koch, assisted by Eldon King and John King, grandsons of Sister Plank.

Schrock, John Joseph, son of Joseph and Leah (Birkey) Schrock, was born near Arcola, Ill., Aug. 28, 1903; died in an auto accident Nov. 15, 1961; aged 58 y. 2 m. 18 d. On Oct. 2, 1921, he was married to Katie Ann Miller, who died July 11, 1958. On Dec. 18, 1959, he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John, Blytheville, Ark.; Adlai, Champaign; and Omer, Elgin), 4 daughters (Mary--Mrs. LaVerle Carter, Melburn, Fla.; Ida Mae--Mrs. Carlos Mosely, Champaign; Martha, Elgin; and Maggie--Mrs. William Meyers, Arcola), 16 grandchildren, a stepson (William Beachy, Rantoul), a stepdaughter (Frieda--Mrs. George Wilhelm, Arthur), one brother and 2 sisters (Elmer, Mrs. Maggie Mast, and Tillie--Mrs. Sam Miller, all of Bourbon Township). He was a member of the Arthur Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 18, in charge of Richard Yordy.

Snyder, Susanna, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Martin) Martin, was born at Lexington, Ont., June 12, 1899; died at her home, Dec. 19, 1961; aged 62 y. 6 m. 7 d. On Nov. 25, 1919, she was married to Elo Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Amos and Paul, Breslau; and Floyd, at home), 3 daughters (Salome, Toronto: Ina, at home; and Edith, Elkhart, Ind.), 4 brothers (Isaiah, John, and Peter, Waterloo; and Tobias, Elmira), one sister (Veronica--Mrs. Elam Weber), and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Bloomingdale Church, Dec. 21, with John W. Snyder and J. B. Martin in charge.

Spaetzel, Nancy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Witmer, was born at Kossuth, Ont., Aug. 14, 1869; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Dec. 13, 1961; aged 92 y. 3 m. 29 d. She was married to Jacob Spaetzel, who died in 1924. Surviving are 2 sons (Isaiah and Herbert), 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Rebecca Gingrich). One son and 2 daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Funeral services were held at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home, Dec. 16, in charge of L. W. Witmer; interment in Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Springer, Valentine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Springer, was born in Alsace Lorraine, France, March 15, 1869; died at Fisher, Ill., Dec. 3, 1961; aged 92 y. 8 m. 18 d. On Oct. 3, 1895, he was married to Emillia K. Unzicker, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (George, Theodore, Mary--Mrs. Lester Weaver, Mrs. Clara Naffziger, Dora--Mrs. Elmer Oyer, Elmer, Victor, Raymond, Clarence, and Ervin), 33 grandchildren, and 36 great- grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 6, in charge of J. Alton Horst and Ivan Birkey.

Stahl, George, son of Jacob G. and Ellen (Speicher) Stahl, was born in Somerset Co., Pa.; died at the Medina (Ohio) Hospital of a heart attack, Sept. 14, 1961; aged 58 y. 7 m. 14 d. He was married to Florence Shirey, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters and 2 sons (Ruby--Mrs. Thomas Couperthwaite, Audrey-- Mrs. Frank Demczyk, Betty--Mrs. John Mohle, Diane--Mrs. Robert Phillips, Daniel, and James, all of the Medina area), 15 grandchildren, 3 sisters and 2 brothers (Mrs. Oscar Mishler, Davidsville, Pa.; Mrs. Lloyd S. Croyle, Thomas Mills, Pa.; Howard, Ft. Myers, Fla.; Austin, Irwin, Pa.; and Mrs. W. P. Brant, Somerset, Pa.). He was a member of the St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Valley City, Ohio, where services were conducted, Sept. 17, by Rudolph Brandt.

Troyer, Esther F., daughter of Henry G. and Emma Freed, was born at Telford, Pa., Sept. 20, 1913; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 18, 1961; aged 48 y. 2 m. 28 d. On June 5, 1951, she was married to Samuel J. Troyer, Tanganyika, East Africa, where she was a teacher. In 1958, they returned to the U.S. on account of her health, and since have resided at Fairview, Mich. Surviving are her husband, a daughter (Lois Marlene), her father and stepmother, 4 brothers (Arthur, Manville, N.J.; Norman, Alfred, and Paul, Souderton, Pa.), one sister (Mrs. Noah Derstine, Perkasie, Pa.), 2 stepbrothers, and 2 stepsisters. She was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 23, in charge of Harvey Handrich and Floyd Yoder. Services were also held at Finland, Pennsburg, Pa.

Widmer, Daniel W., son of Peter and Catherine Widmer, was born near Wayland, Iowa, June 18, 1886; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 8, 1961; aged 75 y. 5 m. 20 d. On Jan. 24, 1912, he was married to Mary Graber, who died Dec. 4, 1959. One son also preceded him in death. Surviving are one son and one daughter (Gladys and Maynard, both of the Wayland community), 2 grandchildren, one brother (John, Washington), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Josephine Wenger and Mrs. John J. Rich, both of Wayland). Three sisters and 4 brothers preceded him in death. He was a charter member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, in charge of Willard Leichty, assisted by Chris Graber and J. C. Graber.

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Bachman, Fannie E., daughter of Christian and Anna (Wagler) Springer, was born at Gridley, Ill. Aug. 30, 1880; died following surgery at Aurora, Nebr., Jan. 5, 1962; aged 81 y. 4 m. 6 d. On Jan. 14, 1904, she was married to David E. Bachman, who died Feb. 8, 1961. They lived all their married years at Roanoke, Ill. Surviving are 3 sons (Ralph, Minonk, Ill.; Rudie, Eureka, Ill.; and Albert, Benson, Ill.), 4 daughters (Anna--Mrs. Albert Oswald, Aurora, Nebr.; Ada--Mrs. Gay Smithson, Loogootee, Ill.; Frances-- Mrs. Joseph Heinbold, Deer Creek, Ill.; and Wilma--Mrs. Elmer Beer, Roanoke, Ill.), 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Barbara Oswald, Aurora, Nebr.). She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 9, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Blank, Amos L., son of David and Rebecca (Bieler) Blank, was born near Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 20, 1897; died of multiple sclerosis and bronchial pneumonia at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, Dec. 12, 1961; aged 64 y. 22 d. Surviving are his wife (Annie Lapp Blank), 10 children (Ira, New Holland; Ruth, Sarasota, Fla.; Rebecca--Mrs. Elmer Stoltzfus, Gap; Esther--Mrs. Reuben Smoker and Naomi--Mrs. Elmer Glick, both of Bird in Hand; Elam and Paul, Parkesburg; Alvin, Atglen; and Anna and Clair, at home), 19 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Elam, Lancaster; and Aaron, Christiana, Pa.), and one sister (Elsie--Mrs. Jonathan Stoltzfus, Gordonville). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Atglen, Pa.

Groff, David B., son of Jacob H. and Maria (Buckwalter) Groff, was born near Witmer, Pa., Nov. 26, 1875; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Dec. 30, 1961; aged 86 y. 1 m. 4 d. He was married to Anna K. Stauffer, who died Feb. 23, 1930. His second wife, Maggie Newswanger, died in February, 1954. He had been active in mission work for almost 40 years; at the time of his death he was a member of the Bridgeport Mission, Lancaster. Surviving are one son (John K. Manheim, Pa.), 2 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Mellinger's Church, in charge of Frank Enck, Martin Kraybill, and John S. Hess.

Hooley, Minnie Frances, daughter of Joseph A. and Catherine (Hooley) Hooley, was born at Reedsville, Pa., Dec. 6, 1885; died at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 30, 1961; aged 76 y. 24 d. She had been housekeeper in West Liberty and Goshen communities, and at Goshen College. Surviving are 3 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of the College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Goshen, Jan. 1, and at West Liberty, Jan. 2, with Levi C. Hartzler, John H. Mosemann, and Nelson Kanagy officiating; interment in Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.

Horst, Daniel B., son of Daniel E. and Elizabeth (Burkhart) Horst, was born near Maugansville, Md., Jan. 16, 1890; died at his home in Maugansville, Dec. 2, 1961; aged 71 y. 10 m. 16 d. On June 15, 1939, he was married to Mary Meyers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Harvey and Roy) and one sister (Nannie- -Mrs. Clarence Horst), all of Maugansville. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salem Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 6, in charge of Harvey Shank, and J. Irvin Lehman.

Hughes, Sarah Belle, was born at Kenton, Ohio, June 14, 1890; died at the Mercy Hospital, Cadillac, Mich., Nov. 5, 1961; aged 71 y. 5 m. 22 d. On May 10, 1913, she was married to Arlie Hughes, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Earl Edgette) and 3 grandchildren. About 5 years ago, while residing near Brimley, Mich., she confessed Christ as her Saviour. In October, 1960, she placed her membership with the Pleasantview cong., Brethren, Mich. Funeral services were held at the Bostick Funeral Home, Manton, Mich., in charge of Warren Shaum and John R. Miller; burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Kempf, Lydia Ann, daughter of Jonathan and Cathrine (Schmucker) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, April 24, 1872; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Dec. 30, 1961; aged 89 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Dec. 5, 1899, she was married to Henry J. Kempf, who died Sept. 29, 1952. One son, one grandchild, and 5 sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Ray H., Ida--Mrs. Mahlon S. Yoder, and Harvey S., of Wellman; Ervin H., Parnell; and Norman, at home in Wellman), 15 grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Sophia--Mrs. M. E. Kinsinger). She was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 2, in charge of Geo. S. Miller, Noah Landis, and Max Yoder; interment in West Union Cemetery.

Miller, Dana Lee, son of Elroy and Marie (Gingerich) Miller, was born at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 1, 1961; died of complications of infections at the Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 26, 1961; aged 4 m. 25 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Cheryl), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Gingerich, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Yoder, all of Millersburg, Ind.). One sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Clinton Frame Church, Dec. 28, in charge of Vernon Bontreger; interment in Union Chapel Cemetery.

Miller, Dwight L., son of Elias R. and Elizabeth (Hartzler) Miller, was born near Garden City, Mo., Nov. 8, 1887; died of a heart attack sometime during the day, Dec. 2, 1961, while about his work near his home at Fentress, Va.; aged 74 y. 24 d. Surviving are his wife (Virginia L. Miller), one daughter (Mrs. Elizabeth Morris, Richmond, Va.), one sister and 3 brothers (Mrs. Maude Bergey, Ernest H., J. Clarence and Marvin E., all of Fentress). He was a member of the Fairfield (Pa.) congregation. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 4, at the Hollowman-Brown Funeral Home, Norfolk, Va.

Miller, Fannie Garver, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 18, 1882; died at Hutchinson, Kans., Dec. 28, 1961; aged 79 y. 2 m. 10 d. On Jan. 28, 1906, she was married to Allen O. Miller, who died Feb. 6, 1953. One infant son also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Mrs. Elsie Blew, Arlington, Kans.; Mrs. Cleo Hathaway, Fort Wayne, Ind.; and Floyd, Hutchinson), 4 brothers (Joe, Parker, Ariz.; Fred, Amity, Oreg.; Dave, Plain City, Ohio; and Abe, Hutchinson), one sister (Mrs. Herman Yoder, Hutchinson), 9 grandchildren, and 6 great- grandchildren. She was a member of the Yoder Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 2, in charge of Edward Yutzy, A. A. Bontrager, and H. A. Diener

Peffley, Mrs. Ora F., daughter of John R. and Margaret (Landis) Stauffer, was born near Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 7, 1873; died at her home in Lancaster, Dec. 30, 1961; aged 88 y. 10 m. 23 d. Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter and 2 sons (Marie A.--Mrs. Fred Retzger and John L., Landisville; and Morris G., Lancaster), 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Pickel, Lampeter, Pa., and Emma--Mrs. Elmer Herr, Paradise, Pa.). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Stumptown Church, Jan. 3, in charge of James M. Shank and Amos W. Shertzer.

Roth, Mary, daughter of John and Anna Wagler, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., March 12, 1870; died in her sleep at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emanuel Schwartzentruber, Petersburg, Ont., Dec. 20, 1961; aged 91 y. 9 m. 8 d. On Nov. 4, 1889, she was married to Nicholas D. Roth, who died in 1937. Two children and 4 brothers also preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Noah and Emanuel, New Hamburg; Daniel, Topeka, Ind.; and Amos, Clarence, N.Y.), 4 daughters (Nancy--Mrs. Benjamin Riegsecker, Middlebury, Ind.; Emma--Mrs. Alvin Miller, Clarence, N.Y.; Sarah- -Mrs. Eli Bontrager, Alden, N.Y.; and Lydia--Mrs. Emanuel Schwartzentruber), 2 brothers (John, Wellesley; and Noah, New Hamburg, Ont.), 55 grandchildren, and 60 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were conducted by Henry Yantzi and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Roth, Maude, was born at Chappell, Nebr., March 16, 1887; died at the Magic Valley Memorial Hospital, Filer, Idaho, Jan. 1, 1962; aged 74 y. 9 m. 16 d. On Oct. 20, 1905, she was married to James Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Herman, Twin Falls), 10 daughters (Mrs. Joe F. Schweitzer and Mrs. Bert Stutzman, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.; Mrs. J. Houser, Ethel Nice, and Mrs. Robert Snelson, Filer; Mrs. Alva Power, Grandview, Wash.; Mrs. Floyd Shetler, Ariel, Wash.; Mrs. William Stough, Whitefish, Mont.; and Mrs. Charles Reeser, Shedd, Oreg.), one brother (Till Ernest, Colorado Springs, Colo.), one sister (Mrs. Ray Stutzman), 50 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren. An infant daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Filer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Royden Schweitzer, Clarence Horst, and Norman Schmidt.

Schlatter, Anna, daughter of Christ and Anna (Schwartz) Neuhouser, was born near Leo, Ind., March 19, 1868; died Jan. 5, 1962, at the Adams County Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind., where she was a patient for one day; aged 93 y. 9 m. 17 d. On March 15, 1888, she was married to Jonas Schlatter, who died Dec. 8, 1952. Two sons also preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 children (Emma--Mrs. Henry Amstutz, Salina, Ohio; Sarah--Mrs. S. J. Miller, Leo, Ind.; Anna--Mrs. Menno Neuhouser, Napoleon, Ohio; Clara--Mrs. Amos Aschliman, West Liberty, Ohio; Harry, Maumee, Ohio; and Viola--Mrs. Palmer Moser, Berne, Ind.), 20 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great- grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Leah Smead). She was the oldest member of the Leo Church, where funeral services were held, with Virgil Vogt and Jesse Short officiating.

Short, Sarah M., daughter of Samuel P. and Mary Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1907; died, following a 9 month illness, at her home near Stryker, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1962; aged 54 y. 4 m. 21 d. Surviving are one brother (Ervin, Lorain, Ohio), 7 nieces, and 2 nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother. After the death of her parents, she took up residence in the home of Daniel Eicher, where she remained until her death, serving as a homemaker. She was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 6, in charge of Simon Stuckey and Walter Stuckey.

Sommers, David K., son of Peter and Catherine (Krug) Sommers, died at the Stratford, Ont., General Hospital, Dec. 9, 1961, in his 82nd year. On Nov. 22, 1904, he was married to Nancy Bender, who died in June, 1960. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Clayton, Kitchener; Wesley, Tavistock; Curtis, East Zorra; Christena--Mrs. Clayton Ruby and Viola--Mrs. Nelson Jutzi, of Tavistock; and Ada--Mrs. Oliver Zehr, Sebringville) 19 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Barbara Schlegel). An infant daughter, 2 brothers, and one sister also preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were conducted, in charge of Henry Yantzi and Vernon Zehr.

Yantzi, Noah B., son of Daniel K. and Magdalena (Bender) Yantzi, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., April 29, 1889; died at the Stratford General Hospital, after a brief illness, Jan. 3, 1962; aged 72 y. 8 m. 5 d. In 1919 he was married to Susan Roth, who survives. A son preceded him in death in 1941, as a result of an accident; a sister died in infancy. He was a member of the East Zorra A.M. Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Henry Yantzi and Vernon Zehr.

Burck, Harley Lorenza, son of Frank and Lavina (Miller) Burck, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., June 8, 1883; died at Albany, Oreg., Jan. 11, 1962; aged 78 y. 7 m. 3 d. On May 6, 1909, he was married to Katie Widmer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 5 daughters (Ernest W., Albany; Clarence R. and Willis C., Corvallis; Valera--Mrs. Robert Baker and Viola--Mrs. Lester Kropf, Albany; Grace--Mrs. Edwin Anderson, Silver Springs, Md.; Evelyn--Mrs. Lloyd Fisher, Asuncion, Paraguay; and Lois--Mrs. John Detwiler, Annawan, Ill., 3 sisters (Mrs. Dan Hershberger, Hubbard, Oregon; Mrs. Oliver King, Woodburn, Oreg.; and Mrs. Paul Roth, Carlock, Ill.), 28 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Albany Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 15, in charge of David W. Mann and N. A. Lind; interment in Twin Oaks Memorial Garden.

Coffman, Ella Frances, daughter of John Robert and Elizabeth (Shank) Swope, was born near Dayton, Va., Aug. 20, 1882; died Dec. 22, 1961, of a heart condition at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., where she had been a patient for only 2 days; aged 79 y. 4 m. 2 d. On March 27, 1907, she was married to Homer W. Coffman who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Robert J., Harrisonburg; Sarah--Mrs. Raymond Campbell, Dayton, Va.; H. Amos and Samuel S., Harrisonburg; Paul E., Raphine, Va.; Naomi--Mrs. Carroll Swartz and David A., Harrisonburg; and Phoebe F., Burton, Ohio), 21 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Perry, Dayton, Va.; and Homer, Virginia Mennonite Home). Four brothers and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held from the Bank Church, Dayton, Va., Dec. 24, in charge of Lloyd Horst, Simeon Heatwole, and James Shank.

Headings, Valentine J., Jr., son of V. J. and Mary Ann (Helmuth) Headings, Sr., was born near Hutchinson, Kans., Nov. 2, 1909; died at the Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kans., after 2 months of illness, Feb. 1, 1961; aged 51 y. 2 m. 30 d. Surviving are his companion (Fannie), 5 children (Earl, Lawrence, Kans.; Mary--Mrs. Ray Schrock, Pueblo, Colo.; Esther, Hutchinson; and Darlene and David, at home), 4 brothers and 3 sisters (Levi, Noah, Raymond, John, Barbara, Sarah, and Mary--Mrs. Fred Nisly, all of Hutchinson), and one foster sister (Mrs. Jonathan Keupfer, Baden, Ont.). One infant daughter preceded him in death. He was a farmer all his life. Upon his confession of faith he was baptized Oct. 3, 1931. In August, 1948, a Conservative Mennonite Church was established in this community. He and his family united with this church on Dec. 8, 1948. On Dec. 22, 1949, he was ordained to the ministry to serve at the Plainview C.M. Church. Nevin Bender, Greenwood, Del., was in charge of the ordination. On May 24, 1953, he was ordained to the office of bishop. Nevin Bender was again in charge, assisted by Elmer Swartzendruber (now deceased). Bro. Headings served as district representative of Prairie View Hospital, Newton, Kans., for seven years and as counselor on the Peace Counseling Committee for I-W boys for five years. He was also district representative for CROP and Regional Relief for a number of years. He was used in evangelistic meetings and Bible conferences, and was conference moderator for two years. On Nov. 6, 1960, he preached his last message in the church on "Prayer Changes things"; however, he preached to many from his hospital bed. His last testimony was this; "For me to live is Christ, but to die is gain." The funeral was conducted as he had planned. Jonas Yoder, Willis Nisly, Lee Mast, and Morris Swartzendruber were in charge of the service. The body is resting in the Plainview C.M. Church Cemetery.

Litwiller, Daniel E., son of Joseph and Catherine (Birkey) Litwiller, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Aug. 19, 1876; died at his home, Hopedale, Jan. 6, 1962; aged 85 y. 4 m. 18 d. On March 1, 1906, he was married to Lena Wittrig, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and 2 sons (Elsie, Hopedale; Agnes-- Mrs. Edmund Zehr and Ralph of Eureka; and Laurence, Delavan), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Ben F., Lake Worth, Fla.), and one sister (Katie, Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka). Five brothers, 2 sisters, and one grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 9, in charge of Ivan Kauffmann and Ben Springer.

Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon