Alderfer, Ephraim L., son of Franklin and Katie (Landis) Alderfer, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., April 26, 1893; died at Telford, Pa., Nov. 9, 1963; aged 70 y. 6 m. 14 d. He was married to Anna Ruth, who died April 28, 1962. In March, 1963, he was mar-ried to Anna Houpt Metz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Gertrude-Mrs. Henry L. Mack and Irma-Mrs. Wayne Burk-hart), 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Horace, William, Franklin, and Arthur), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Warren Yoder and Mrs. Walter Yoder). He was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 13, in charge of Merle O. Ruth, Harold Fly, and Ellis Mack.
Beitzel, Nonna Jean, daughter of Walter and Loveta (Ash) Killius, was born near Pinto, Md., Nov. 29, 1938; died at the Barberton Citizen Hospital, Barberton, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1963, aged 24 y. 10 m. 13 d. On Dec. 29, 1954, she was married to Kenneth M. Beitzel, who survives. Also surviving are one son and 2 daughters (Freddie Merle, Bonnie Lou, and Kimberly Ann). She was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 16, in charge of Walter C. Otto and James Burkholder.
Blosser, Rudolph G., son of Abram and Mary (Grabill) Blosser, was born at Cullom, Ill., Aug. 24, 1875; died near Hesston, Kans.; aged 88 y. 2 m. 11 d. On Sept. 27, 1905, he was married to Katherine King, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Byron, Thelma-Mrs. Charlie Loucks, Melvin, Blanche-Mrs. Alton Miller, Vernon, and Virgil), 19 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sis-ter (Mrs. Saloma Dowman). Three children, 5 sisters, and 4 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Church, where funeral services were conduct-ed, in charge of Donald King; burial in Meri-dian Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Eshleman, Nathan Eugene, son of Robert and Aletha (Horst) Eshleman, Hagerstown, Md., was born Nov. 7, 1963; died three days later at the Hagerstown Hospital. Surviving, besides the parents, are one sister (Doris) and grandparents. Graveside services were held Nov. 12 at the Stouffer Mennonite Church Cemetery, in charge of Amos J. Martin and Mervin J. Martin.
Lehman, Jeanine Kaye, infant daughter of Merlin and Janet (Sloneger) Lehman, was born Oct. 16, 1963; died shortly after birth at the Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio. Surviving, besides her parents, are one sister (Linda) and the grandparents (Mrs. Martha Lehman and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sloneger). Graveside services were held at the Kidron Mennonite cemetery, Oct. 17, conducted by Allen Bixler.
Lichty, Daniel S., son of Simon and Sarah (Beachy) Lichty, was born near Grantsville, Md., Dec. 3, 1884; died near Oakland, Md., on the homestead which had been his home for the last 62 years, Oct. 26, 1963; aged 78 y. 10 m. 23 d. On April 15, 1928, he was married to Vernie Hershberger, who survives. Also sur-viving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Jonas Scheffel), one son (Ralph), 8 grandchildren, and 6 brothers and sisters (Jonas, Mrs. Fannie Stutzman, Elizabeth-Mrs. Jacob D. Swartzentruber, Mary, Ross, and Roy). One brother, one sister, and one granddaughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Con-servative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Gortner Union Church, Oct. 28, in charge of Kenneth Yoder and Ivan J. Miller.
Miller, Joseph J. T., son of John T. and Fannie (Zook) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Nov. 20, 1874; died at the Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1963; aged 88 y. 11 m. 4 d. On Nov. 30, 1899, he was married to Lovina Beechy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald and Sturges), one daughter (Vera-Mrs. Owen Wengerd), 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob C.). An in-fant daughter, 3 brothers, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Martins Creek Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 27, in charge of Warren Miller, Roman Stutzman, and D. D. Miller.
Risser, Fannie H., daughter of Harrison and Christiana (Homer) Ruhl, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 25, 1886; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy B. Shearer, Mt. Joy, Pa., Sept. 20, 1963; aged 77 y. 2 m. 26 d. She was married to Peter H. Risser, who died in 1956. Surviving are her daughter (Loda-Mrs. Roy B. Shearer), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Philip H., Milton H., and Oscar), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Catherine Stauffer and Violetta-Mrs. John E. Kreider). She was a member of the Risser Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 23, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz and Harold Forwood.
Risser, Fannie M., daughter of John E. and Barbara W. (Martin) Risser, was born near Maugansville, Md., May 21, 1881; died at the Maugansville Mennonite Home, after an illness of 4 years, Sept. 14, 1963; aged 82 y. 3 m. 24 d. Surviving are one brother (Jacob), 7 half brothers and sisters (Henry M. Baer, Adam M. Baer, Isaac M. Baer, Mrs. Stanley Martin, Mrs. Jonas Hege, Benjamin M. Baer, and Martha M. Baer), and 3 stepsisters (Mrs. S. Lesher Horst, Mrs. Susan Horst, and Mrs. Amanda Martin). Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a faithful helper to the whole family and to neighbors and friends nearby. She was a member of the Miller Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Paradise Church, Sept. 17, in charge of Irvin Shank and Samuel L. Martin.
Weber, Lewis S., son of Joseph and Mary Ann (Schantz) Weber, was born near Water-loo, Ont., Oct. 8, 1894; died at his home in Scottdale, Pa., Nov. 20, 1963; aged 69 y. 1 m. 12 d. In 1918, after graduating from Goshen College Academy, he was ordained to the ministry and served in rural mission work at Almira, Ont. In 1922 he was married to Edna Bowman, who survives. They took charge of the work at the Mennonite Gospel Mission in Toronto, where he served for over nine years. During this time he also continued his aca-demic training. He was a graduate of Goshen College, McMasters University, and Toronto Bible College. He also attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at Ft. Worth, Texas. Surviving, besides his wife, are 6 brothers (Byron, Allen, Joseph, Newton, Orphen, and Orval) and 3 sisters (Hannah-Mrs. Her-bert Snyder, Violet-Mrs. Leonard Snyder, and Beulah-Mrs. Delton Schmidt). From 1931 to 1949, the Webers served as missionaries in Argentina, Bro. Weber serving as pastor, editor, and as professor in the Mennonite Bible Col-lege. He was a member of the Executive Committee of a Confederation of Evangelical Churches in Argentina for a number of years. In 1944 he was ordained to the office of bish-op by the election of the church in Argen-tina. He has written several books for youth and on mission work in Argentina. From 1950 to 1961 he was engaged in editorial and translation work at the Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale. He was also editor of the Allegheny Conference News from 1957 to 1963. He was a member of the Market Street Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 22, in charge of A. J. Metzler and Gerald Studer.
Yoder, Emma, daughter of Solomon and Catherine (Spicher) Peachey, was born at Belle-ville, Pa., July 30, 1891; died at the Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 1, 1963; aged 72 y. 3 m. 2 d. On Dec. 21, 1910, she was married to Amos Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Katie-Mrs. Paul Hostetler, Grace-Mrs. Paul Glick, Mary-Mrs. Newton Yoder, Thomas E., and Solomon D.), 23 grand-children, and 5 brothers and 4 sisters (Urie K., Solomon, Harvey L., Raymond R., Louis S., Katie-Mrs. Sam K. Yoder, Rachel-Mrs. Sam M. Yoder, Ada-Mrs. Joe A. Byler, and Eva-Mrs. Ezra Kauffman). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 3, in charge of Waldo Miller and Elrose Hartzler.
Boshart, Gideon, son of Jonas and Magdalena (Gerber) Boshart, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Feb. 6, 1906; died suddenly of a heart attack at his home, Baden, Ont., Oct. 9, 1963; aged 57 y. 8 m. 3 d. He was married to Pearl Kipfer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marcella - Mrs. Orland Gerber), 4 brothers and 6 sisters (John, Simeon, Menno, Aaron, Mrs. Netta Gingerich, Mrs. Lily Brenneman, Mary, Luella - Mrs. Clarence Erb, Elmina - Mrs. Edward Witmer, and Loretta - Mrs. Eldon Witmer), and 3 grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., where funeral services were held on Oct. 12, in charge of Robert N. Johnson.
Culp, Ronald Dean, son of Marvin R. and Violet (Martin) Culp, was stillborn at Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, Nov. 10, 1963. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Delbert, Donald, Dale, and Dennis), 3 sisters (Carolyn, Phyllis, and JoEllen), and grandparents (Mrs. David Culp and Frank Martin). Graveside services were held at the Yellow Creek Cemetery, Nov. 11, in charge of Theron Weldy.
Detweiler, Valentine Rickert, son of Reuben and Martha (Rickert) Detweiler, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., June 8, 1887; died at his home, Plumsteadville, Pa., Nov. 6, 1963; aged 76 y. 4 m. 29 d. On Sept. 17, 1910, he was married to Emma M. Godshall, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Harold, Estella - Mrs. Eli Myers, Harleigh, Willard, and Marguerite - Mrs. Geo. Wismer), 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. One son died in infancy. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.
Eiman, David, son of Daniel and Barbara (Zehr) Eiman, was born in Henry Co., Iowa, Nov. 5, 1880; died at a Wilton Junction, Iowa, nursing home Nov.12, 1963, after a long illness; aged 83 y. 7 d. On Aug. 17, 1910, he was married to Ollie B. Showalter, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul H.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Ivan Stolzfus, Martha Elizabeth, Mrs. Roy Diener, and Mrs. Paul Miller), one sister (Fannie Eiman), one brother (Chester), and 9 grandchildren. He was a member of the Iowa City Mennonite Church, where he was a faithful attendant.
Forman, Anna, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Holt) Forman, was born at Eichwald, Germany, June 20, 1895; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 5, 1963; aged 68 y. 4 m. 16 d. For over 30 years she was employed in a Souderton hosiery mill, working part time the last two years. Surviving are 2 brothers (John and Fred) and one nephew. She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 9, in charge of Menno Souder, Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey.
Hales, Verena (Fannie), daughter of Christian and Barbara (Leichty) Augsburger, was born in French Twp., Ind., May 23, 1873; died at the Lehman Rest Home, Berne, Ind., Nov. 10, 1963; age 90 y. 5 m. 18 d. In July, 1922, she was married to John W. Hales, who died in 1937. In 1938, she with her brother, Daniel Augsburger, moved to Elida, Ohio, where they lived until her brother's death in 1950. Since then she lived with her brother John C. (near Berne), the only survivor of a family of 16 children. She was a member of the Pike Church, near Elida. Funeral services were held at the Yager Funeral Home, Nov. 12, in charge of Robert R. Oleson, Lewis C. Minsterman, and Myron S. Augsburger; interment in Evangelical Mennonite Church Cemetery, Berne, Ind.
Hartman, Richard Lee, son of Alpheus and Lila (Litwiller) Hartman, was born at Geneseo, Ill., Feb. 15, 1947; died as the result of a hunting accident at the Audrain Hospital, Mexico, Mo., Nov. 17, 1963; aged 16 y. 10 m. 2 d. He moved to Vandalia, Mo., with his parents in 1959. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Larry and David), 4 sisters (Mary, Debra, Fern, and Susan - Mrs. Curtis Brenneman), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John E. Litwiller and Mrs. Susie Hartman). He was a member of the First Christian Church and a member of the church choir. Funeral services were held at the church, Nov. 19, in charge of John W. Hall, interment in Vandalia Cemetery.
Hershberger, Levi M., was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Oct. 19, 1904; died suddenly at his home near Fairview, Mich., Nov. 7, 1963; aged 59 y. 18 d. On Nov. 12, 1932, he was married to Elva Oaks, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Duane, Bernell, Lotus, and Virgil), 3 brothers (Irwin, Vernon, and Wilbur), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lula Oaks, Mrs. Laura Steiner, and Mrs. Mabel Handrich). He was a member of the Zion Church of the Brethren. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Mennonite Church, Nov. 9, in charge of Harvey Handrich.
Horning, Susie, daughter of Noah and Susan (Good) Bowman, was born Oct. 14, 1879; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sydney Gingerich, Nov. 27, 1963; aged 84 y. 1 m. 13 d. She was married to Harry Horning, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 9 daughters (Katie - Mrs. Benj. Weaver, Susie - Mrs. Isaac Gehman, Eva - Mrs. Charles Sauder, Sallie - Mrs. Clarence Fox, Anna - Mrs. Martin Hostetter, Esther - Mrs. Weaver Gehman, Mabel - Mrs. Sydney Gingerich, Helen - Mrs. Ivan Gingerich, and Marian - Mrs. Allen Morgan), 4 sons (Harvey, Alvin, Joseph, and Clayton), one foster son (Lawrence Redcay), one sister (Mrs. Sallie Redcay), and 5 brothers (Joseph, Jacob, Noah, Henry, and William). She was a member of the Bowmansville Church for 68 years. Funeral services were held at the church, Nov. 30, with Paul Z. Martin and Wilmer Leaman in charge.
Kennel, John A., son of John P. and Magdalena (Glick) Kennel, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 28, 1880; died at his home, Parkesburg, Pa., Oct. 11, 1963; aged 83 y. 8 m. 13 d. On Nov. 24, 1910, he was married to Emma S. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters and one son (Lena, Ada, Rebecca - Mrs. Elmer Beiler, Minerva, Mary Emma - Mrs. Ephraim Nafziger, and John A., Jr.). On Nov. 11, 1917, he was ordained as minister, and on Sept. 19, 1926, as bishop. He served the Millwood district of the Lancaster Conference. He was a member of the Millwood Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15. Ministers officiating at the home and church were Reuben Stoltzfus, Isaac King, LeRoy Stoltzfus, Elmer Leaman, Noah Risser, Mahlon Witmer, Paul Graybill, Simon Bucher, and Roy Ulrich.
Landis, Titus M., son of Abram and Susan (Metz) Landis, was born at Elroy, Pa., Aug. 21, 1908; died at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pa., Nov. 5, 1963, aged 55 y. 2 m. 15 d. He was married to Alverda Mae Long, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Theodore and Clifford), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Norman M.), and one sister (Lizzie M. - Mrs. John M. Freed). He was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 9, in charge of Merle Ruth and Arthur Ruth.
Lehman, Amos F., son of Daniel and Anna (Shank) Lehman, was born April 3, 1888; died at the Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital after a brief illness, Nov. 10, 1963; aged 75 y. 7 m. 7 d. On Nov. 26, 1912, he was married to Maggie K. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and 4 daughters (Melvin M., Fred A., Harvey M., Robert B., Cora, Florence - Mrs. Daniel H. Horst, Anna - Mrs. W. Glenn Horst, and Margaret - Mrs. Dean Rosenberry), 27 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Chambersburg Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge of Harold Hunsecker, Omar Martin, and Amos Martin.
Livengood, Homer Ray, son of Wilson and Elizabeth (Otto) Livengood, was born near Grantsville, Md., March 17, 1894; died at his home near Springs, Pa., Oct. 23, 1963; aged 69 y. 8 m. 6 d. On June 8, 1916, he was married to Effie King, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter and 4 sons (Viletta - Mrs. Jacob Coblentz, Willard, Wayne, Kirk, and Oren). One infant daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 26, in charge of Walter C. Otto and Roy Otto.
Miller, Leona, daughter of Abraham and Susan (Troyer) Keim, was born in Howard Co., Ind., June 5, 1913; died at St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital, Kokomo, Ind., of injuries sustained in a car accident, Oct. 20, 1963; aged 50 y. 4 m. 15 d. On Nov. 6, 1937, she was married to John E. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Dale, Mrs. Diana McCauley, John D., and Max), 4 sisters (Katie - Mrs. M. John Kauffman, Elsie - Mrs. Paul K. Troyer, Susie - Mrs. Wayne D. Sommers, and Ellen - Mrs. Donald Lukeman), and 2 brothers (Dr. A. L. Keim and Rev. Ray Keim). She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 22, in charge of Anson G. Horner, assisted by Clayton Sommers; interment in Mast Cemetery.
Morse, Carrie P., was born Oct. 13, 1888; died at Covington, La., Nov. 2, 1963; aged 75 y. 20 d. She was married to Thomas Morse, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Chester, John, and Joseph), 2 daughters (Esther - Mrs. Roland Koppenol and Mrs. Ann Revere), 2 brothers (John and Rudolph Perrilloux), 17 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Madisonville (La.) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 4, in charge of Robert Zehr and John E. Wenger.
Newcomer, Curvin E., son of Amos and Rebecca (Leipart) Newcomer, was born near York, Pa., Aug. 9, 1887; died at the York Hospital, Sept. 2, 1963; aged 76 y. 23 d. On Jan. 5, 1911, he was married to Edna P. Landis, who died June 29, 1949. Surviving are 6 children (Noah, Samuel, David, James, Elizabeth - Mrs. Harold Leber, and Anna - Mrs. Eldon Martin), 21 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Stony Brook Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 5, in charge of Richard Danner and Bela Bucher.
Pickel, Susan, daughter of Christian and Barbara Hess, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 19, 1901; died Nov. 7, 1963; aged 61 y. 10 m. 19 d. Surviving are her husband, Larren Pickel, Millersville, Pa., one daughter (Mabel), 3 sisters (Mrs. Annie Campbell, Mrs. Frank Martin, and Mrs. Harvey Mack), and one brother (Maris W.). Funeral services were held at the Gundel Funeral Home, Nov. 11, in charge of David N. Thomas; interment in Byerland Cemetery.
Rhoads, Abram K., son of Ephraim H. and Clara (Kopp) Rhoads, was born in Mt. Joy Twp., Pa., July 2, 1881; died at the Wetzel Convalescent Home, Blue Ball, Pa., Oct. 18, 1963; aged 82 y. 3 m. 16 d. He was married to Amanda Helt, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Clarence H., Ephraim H., Susan - Mrs. John Stauffer, Peter H., and Edna - Mrs. Clyde Shearer), 28 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Mable Shreiner). He was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 20, in charge of Levi M. Weaver and Ira D. Landis.
Ringenberg, Phoebe, daughter of Stephen and Barbara (Schantz) Stahly, was born at Flanagan, Ill., Sept. 12, 1873; died at the Lewis Nursing Home, El Paso, Ill., Oct. 25, 1963; aged 90 y. 1 m. 13 d. On Nov. 27, 1894, she was married to Christian Ringenberg, who died March 30, 1958. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Walter Eash), 5 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Walter Zehr, Lillie Stahly, Mrs. Serana Shanebrook, and Mrs. Ida Strack). She was a member of the Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 27, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter.
Sauder, Eaby, son of Samuel G. and Elizabeth (Eaby) Sauder, was born at East Earl, Pa., Dec. 1, 1872; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Martin, New Holland, Pa., Oct. 31, 1963; aged 90 y. 10 m. 30 d. On Dec. 30, 1902, he was married to Ida E. Martin, who died Sept. 20, 1938. Surviving are 5 children (Alvin, Elizabeth - Mrs. Daniel H. Martin, Cora - Mrs. Samuel Sweigart, Grace - Mrs. Leroy Eberly, and Ida - Mrs. John Brubaker), 34 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Harry E., Samuel E., Mrs. Annie Martin, and Lillie - Mrs. Ira Kurtz). He was a member of Lichty's Church. Funeral services were held Nov. 4, in charge of Walter Martin, Paul Graybill, and David Weaver.
Schmucker, Amy, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 2, 1881; died at Midland, Mich., Nov. 7, 1963; aged 82 y. 10 m. 5 d. She was married to Joseph Schmucker, who died in 1948. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Malinda Klein and Mrs. Mary Albright), one brother (Andy Schlabach), 2 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Miller and Mrs. Katie Mast), 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of the Midland Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 11, in charge of F. F. Bontrager.
Schrock, Elizabeth, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Orendorff) Eigsti, was born at Morton, Ill., Oct. 5, 1873; died at the Lewis Nursing Home, El Paso, Ill., Oct. 26, 1963; aged 90 y. 21 d. On Feb. 7, 1893, she was married to Joseph Schrock, who died March 13, 1953. Surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Elmer, Vernon, Mrs. Molly Albrecht, Emory, and Jesse), 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, one brother (Joseph), and one sister (Mrs. Mary Bachman). She was a member of the Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter and John Lehman.
Schrock, Marie Mollie, daughter of Andrew and Katherine (Krammer) Schrock, was born in Roanoke Twp., Ill., June 11, 1878; died at the Eureka (Ill.) Hospital, Nov. 7, 1963; aged 85 y. 4 m. 27 d. She was a resident of the Maple Lawn Home. Surviving are 7 nieces and 12 nephews. Three brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 9, in charge of Norman Derstine.
Smith, William Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Smith, of Kitchener, Ont., died Nov. 14, 1963, after a brief illness, aged 57 y. His first wife, Edith Calvert, died in 1941. In June, 1963, he was married to Myrtle Morrison, who survives. Also surviving are one son (William W.), 2 daughters (Heather - Mrs. Carl Zeller and Jackie - Mrs. Edward Fronchak), 2 brothers (Alfred and Stanley R.), one sister (Mrs. Stanley Good), and one grandson. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, Ont., in charge of C. F. Derstine.
Smucker, Mrs. Amos L., daughter of Stephen and Fannie (Schrock) Kurtz, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 30, 1877; died at the Glendora Nursing Home, Wooster, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1963; aged 86 y. 2 m. 23 d. In Feb. 1907, she was married to Amos L. Smucker, who died in July, 1959. Surviving are one son (Clayton), one brother, one sister, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 25, in charge of Robert W. Otto.
Stauffer, Norman M., son of Amos N. and Barbara (Miller) Stauffer, was born near Mount Joy, Pa., July 29, 1888; died unexpectedly at the home of Wilmer Esbenshade, near Willow Street, Pa., Oct. 17, 1963; aged 75 y. 2 m. 18 d. On Nov. 28, 1912, he was married to Mary H. Habecker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wayne and Henry), one daughter (Mrs. Frank Rutt), 12 grandchildren, one sister (Mary - Mrs. Ezra Garber), and one brother (David M.). Two sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mount Joy Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 20, in charge of Amos Hess, Henry Garber, and Henry Frank; interment in Kraybill's Cemetery.
Strite, Edgar Irvin, son of C. R. and Ella (Binkley) Strite, was born at Cearfoss, Md., Sept. 26, 1891; died at his home, Maugansville, Md., Nov. 24, 1963, after an illness of a few hours; aged 72 y. 1 m. 29 d. Surviving are his wife, Mary Martin Strite, one son (Lewis E.), and 6 grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Reiff Church, where he attended services the day of his death. Funeral services were held at the church, Nov. 27, in charge of Norman Yutzy, Irvin Shank, and M. K. Horst.
Stuckey, Emma, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Klopfenstein) Whitmer, was born at Leo, Ind., March 3, 1884; died at Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1963; aged 79 y. 8 m. 7 d. On April 25, 1916, she was married to Enos Stuckey, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 daughters (Alice - Mrs. Vernon Aschliman, Doris - Mrs. Royce Engle, Velma - Mrs. Orville Richer, and Florence), 17 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (David and Levi). Two grandchildren and several brothers also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Central Church, Archbold, Ohio. Funeral services were held at Short's Funeral Home, in charge of Roy Sauder; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Stutzman, Pearl, son of David and Mary Ann (Beckler) Stutzman, was born near Milford, Nebr., Sept. 20, 1893; died in Portland, Oreg., hospital, Nov. 4, 1963; aged 70 y. 1 m. 15 d. He was married to Ida Schweitzer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Virgil, Robert, and Bernard), 11 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Ira, Joseph, Menno, Albert, and David), and 2 sisters (Mary Ann and Mrs. Verda Hostetler). He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, which he attended as long as he was able.
Weber, Maria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Menno Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., May 28, 1876; died at the K. W. Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 5, 1963; aged 87 y. 5 m. 8 d. She was married to Cyrus Weber, who died in 1961. Surviving are 2 sons (Clarence and Lloyd), 5 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., where funeral services were held Nov. 7, in charge of Robert N. Johnson.
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Davidhizar, Frederick, son of Samuel and Saloma (Billman) Davidhizar, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., March 11, 1888; died at Wakarusa, Nov. 19, 1963; aged 75 y. 8 m. 8 d. On Feb. 14, 1914, he was married to Nora S. Kehr, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (George, Raymond, Virgil, and Paul), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 22, in charge of John D. Zehr.
Frey, Joseph H., son of Abraham and Lizzie (Burkholder) Frey, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., April I8, 1888; died at the Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital, Oct. 29, 1963; aged 75 y. 6 m. 11 d. On Dec. 20, 1910, he was married to Elsie F. Baughman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Helen and Mrs. Harold Hunsecker), 3 grandchildren, and 7 brothers and sisters (David, Reuben, Norman, Annie, Sadie, Mrs. John Crider, and Mrs. Samuel Helman). He was a member of the Chambersburg Church, where funeral services were held Nov. I, in charge of Harvey Shank and Omar Martin.
Jantzi, Mary, daughter of Emanuel and Kathryn Swartzendruber, was born near Pigeon, Mich. (in the home where she lived most of her life), April 8, 1923; died Nov. 23, 1963, en route to the hospital; aged 40 y. 7 m. 15 d. Her sickness was due to a blood disease. On June 6, 1948, she was married to John Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Diane, Rose Marie, and John Dale), one brother (Harvey), one sister (Ruth), and her parents. She was a member of the Pigeon River Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Willard Mayer, assisted by Earl Maust and Luke Yoder.
Kurtz, Katie, daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Yoder) Kurtz, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 4, 1874; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Rittman, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1963; aged 89 y. 7 m. She had lived at the Rittman Mennonite Home and had gone to the hospital the afternoon of her death. Surviving are one brother (Emmet). She was a member of the Smithville Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 7, in charge of David Eshleman; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Martin, Debbie Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle E. Martin, Glen Flora, Wis., was born April 14, 1958; was accidentally shot and died a few hours later at the hospital in Ladysmith, Wis., Nov. 29, 1963; aged 5 y. 7 m. 15 d. Surviving are her parents, 12 brothers and sisters (Tony, Gloria, Larry, Randy, Brent, Bruce, Linda, Gayle, Candy, Jeffrey, Jan, and Jon), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin). Funeral services were held at the South Lawrence Mennonite Church, Dec. 2, in charge of Leroy Schrock.
Mishler, George M., son of John M. and Lydia (Hershberger) Mishler, was born in Howard Co., Ind., March 15, 1895; died of a heart attack at the Lagrange County Hospital, Nov. 30, 1963; aged 68 y. 8 m. 15 d. He had lived in the Shipshewana area most of his life. On Aug. 28, 1919, he was married to Celestia Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marie-Mrs. Leroy Bontrager), one son (Wilbur), 2 brothers (Frank and Sanford), 2 sisters (Mrs. Early Bontrager and Mrs. Harold Alexander), 7 grandchildren, and a stepmother (Mrs. Clarence Bontrager). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Orvin Hooley and Arnold Roth.
Nace, Wilson L., son of Frank and Lizzie (Landis) Nace, was born at Salfordville, Pa., Nov. 5, 1889; died at the Eastern Mennonite Convalescent Home, Hatfield, Pa., Nov. 14, 1963; aged 74 y. 9 d. On Nov. 12, 1910, he was married to Ida Detwiler Funk, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Linford F.), one daughter (Edith-Mrs. Paul Hunsberger), 2 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 3 brothers (Howard L., Frank L., and Harry L.). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 17, in charge of Menno Souder, Leroy Godshall, and Abram Metz.
Reeb, William, son of Carl and Frieda (Armel) Reeb, was born at Selden, Kans., Sept. 5, 1905; died at the Veterans' Hospital, LincoIn, Nebr., Dec. 1, 1963; aged 60 y. 2 m. 29 d. Surviving is one sister (Emma-Mrs. Albert Roth). His parents, two brothers, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salem Church, Shickley, Nebr., where funeral services were held, conducted by Lee Schlegel, Peter Kennel, and Fred Reeb.
Sieber, Melinda Jane, daughter of Daniel and Luetta (O'neal) Yeigh, was born in Walker Twp., Pa., July 30, 1885; died at her home near Mifflintown, Pa., Nov. 20, 1963; aged 78 y. 3 m. 20 d. She was married to Ira H. Sieber, who died 22 years ago. Surviving are one son (I. Clyde), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Clayton Wenger and Irene-Mrs. William MacKay), one brother (B. F. Yeigh), one sister (Mrs. Annie Rowe), 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Delaware Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Stuck Funeral Home, Nov. 23, in charge of Donald Lauver, assisted by Eugene Stambaugh and Raymond Lauver; interment in Lost Creek Mennonite Cemetery.
Slaubaugh, Aaron, son of Benjamin and Anna (Swartzentruber) Slaubaugh, was born at Mylo, N. Dak., Jan. 22, 1919; died at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Rugby, N. Dak., Dec. 2, 1963; aged 44 y. 10 rn. 10 d. On Jan. 12, 1951, he was married to Leona Barbara Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children, 5 sisters (Edith-Mrs. David Graber, Martha-Mrs. Ervin Graber, Irene, Doris, and Frances-Mrs. Henry Wagler), and 2 brothers (John and Edward). Two children, his parents, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 5, in charge of Rufus Beachy and Eli C. Hochstetler.
Albrecht, George, son of John and Mary (Erb) Albrecht, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Dec. 16, 1892; died at his home at Kingwood, Ont., Dec. 5, 1963; aged 70 y. 11 m. 19 d. On March 14, 1916, he was married to Elizabeth Schmidt, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ervin and John), 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Anson Yutzi, Erma-Mrs. Omar Leis, and Emma-Mrs. Albert Lichty), 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joel, Christian, and Menno), and 3 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. Dan R. Erb, Lizzie-Mrs. Chris Lebold, and Mattie-Mrs. Ezra Boshart). He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 8, in charge of Alvin Leis and Christian Streicher.
Bast, Mary, daughter of Daniel and Cath-erine (Swartzentruber)
Streicher, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Sept. 16, 1893;
died at her home in Wellesley, after a lingering illness, Dec.
3, 1963; aged 70 y. 2 m. 17 d. On Sept. 27, 1921, she was married
to George S. Bast, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters
(Catherine, Anna Mae, and Mary Ellen), one son (George), 5 grandchildren,
and one brother (Bishop Chris Streicher). She was a member of
the Maple View Church, where funeral serv-ices were held Dec.
6, in charge of
Alvin Leis and Chris O. Erb.
Bowman, Susan B., daughter of Israel M. and Lavina (Burkhart) Bowman, was born in Berks Co., Pa., March 30, 1886; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Nov. 26, 1963; aged 77 y. 7 m. 27 d. Surviving are 2 sisters and one brother (Mrs. Lydia Ann Duke, Lizzie B., and Martin B.). She was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 29, in charge of Howard Z. Good and Benjamin F. Weaver.
Hesser, Martha E., daughter of John and Sarah (Moist) Hesser, was born in Bratton Twp., Pa., Dec. 30, 1882; died at the F. W. Black Hospital, Lewistown, Pa., Nov. 4, 1963, aged 80 y. 10 m. 5 d. Surviving is one brother (Charles E.). She was a member of the Matta-wana Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Booth Funeral Home, McVey-town, Pa., Nov. 7, in charge of Newton Yoder.
Jantzi, Fanny, daughter of Christian and Catherine (Leis) Lichty, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., July 2, 1893; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 22, 1963; aged 70 y. 20 d. On Nov. 7, 1943, she was married to Jacob B. Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 7 stepchildren (Simeon, Tobias, Elias, Aaron, Benjamin, Samuel, and Miriam-Mrs. Ervin Nafziger). She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held July 25, in charge of Chris Streicher.
Kauffman, Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas and Mary Kauffman, was born in Polk Co., Mo., April 28, 1884; died at the Research Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 4, 1963; aged 79 y. 7 m. 6 d. She graduated from the School of Osteopathy in 1914, and practiced her profes-sion for 45 years. She was a charter member of the Grace Mennonite Church, Mission, Kans. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mary and Lydia Kauffman), one brother (John S.), and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Grace Mennonite Church, Dec. 8, in charge of D. Lowell Nissley; interment in Garden City, Mo.
Miller, Levi J., son of John Y. and Catherine (Troyer) Miller, was born near Middlebury, Ind., March 9, 1881; died at the Nichol-son Convalescent Home, Goshen, Ind., Dec. 1, 1963; aged 82 y. 8 m. 22 d. On Feb. 5, 1905, he was married to Lydia F. Miller, who died Dec. 23, 1949. Surviving are 3 daughters (Irma, Arie, and Esther), one son (Gideon), and 8 grandchildren. He was a member of the Clin-ton Frame Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 4, in charge of Verle Hoffman and Fred Slabach; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Miller, Minnie C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yost Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Nov. 11, 1893; died at Froh Brothers Nursing Home, Sturgis, Mich., Dec. 7, 1963; aged 70 y. 27 d. Surviving are one brother (Ira Y.) and one sister (Ida-Mrs. Clarence Byler). She was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 9, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Miller Cemetery.
Musselman, Susan, daughter of Isaac D. and Susan (Landis) Alderfer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Feb. 19, 1878; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 2, 1963; aged 85 y. 9 m. 13 d. She was married to Richard S. Hunsberger, who died in 1919. She was later married to Henry W. Musselman, who died about 35 years ago. Surviving are 3 children (Paul A., Norman A., and Elsie-Mrs. Mark H. Moyer), 12 grandchildren, and 9 great- grandchildren. She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 6, in charge of Jacob M. Moyer, Russell B. Musselman, and Alvin A. Derstine; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Burial Grounds.
Nolt, Mary C., daughter of John and Cath-erine (Grabill) Sprecher, was born near New Holland, Pa.; died at her home, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 22, 1963; aged 83 y. 7 m. 5 d. She was married to Samuel B. Nolt, who died in 1948. Surviving are 2 sons (Benjamin S. and Clayton S.), 3 daughters (Ida-Mrs. Louis Venizelos, Margaret, and Mary-Mrs. Paul F. Diem), 9 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Groffdale Church, where funer-al services were held Nov. 26, in charge of John S. Martin.
Payne, Maggie Jane, daughter of William and Francis (McGee) Mashburn, was born in Murphy, N.C., Jan. 14, 1890; died at Dalton, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1963; aged 73 y. 10 m. 25 d. In 1908, she was married to James Payne, who died in 1916. Surviving are one daughter (Bonnie), 3 sisters (Mrs. Susan Thomas, Mrs. Arthur Richardson, and Mrs. John Coleman), and 3 brothers (Willis, Poley, and George). She was a member of the Martins Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, in charge of John C. King and Stanford Mumaw.
Weinhold, Lillie L., daughter of Jacob E. and Lizzie (Leaman) Brackbill, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 4, 1890; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 1, 1963; aged 73 y. 9 m. 27 d. She was married to Daniel E. Weinhold, who died June 2, 1961. Two daughters also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 brothers (G. Clayton and Jacob E.) and 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Harry L. Burkholder, Barbara-Mrs. John S. Rhoads, and Catherine-Mrs. Benj. W. High). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Furman Funeral Home, in charge of James Shank and George Bach; interment in Hellers United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Wenger, Eva, daughter of Martin and Han-nah (Kilmer) Loucks, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 2, 1872; died in Elkhart Co., Dec. 3, 1963; aged 91 y. 11 m. 1 d. On June 18, 1889, she was married to David S. Wenger, who died Sept. 7, 1963. Surviving are 6 daugh-ters (Oma-Mrs. Oscar Martin, Martha-Mrs. Samuel Bixler, Inez-Mrs. Oscar Weaver, Goldie-Mrs. John Ramer, Florence-Mrs. Har-old Schrock, and Mary-Mrs. William C. Mil-ler), 29 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, Dec. 6, in charge of John D. Zehr and D. A. Yoder.
Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon