Byler, Raymond E., son of Absolom and Elizabeth (Detweiler) Byler, was born at Wooster, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1896; died at the Wooster Community Hospital, March 8, 1964; aged 68 y. 1 m. 17 d. On April 25, 1918, he was married to Ruth McFadden, who died Nov. 7, 1959. On Nov. 1, 1962, he was married to Emma Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Carl, Robert, and Glenn), 4 daughters (Isabell - Mrs. Ronald Marble, Betty - Mrs. Donald Moomaw, Janet - Mrs. Don Jamison, and Martha - Mrs. Glenn Lytle), 24 grandchildren, one brother (Orie), and one sister (Saloma). He was a member of the Smithville church, where funeral services were held March 11, in charge of David Eshleman and Jack Hedges.

Erb, Annie L., daughter of Jacob M. and Anna (Lane) Greider, was born near Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 10, 1878; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Sept. 26, 1963; aged 85 y. 8 m. 16 d. She was the widow of Daniel B. Erb, and a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Two children preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 children (Paul G. and Bertha - Mrs. L.H. Hottenstein), 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Mame Rohrer). Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Sept, 29, in charge of Henry W. Frank; interment in Salunga Mennonite Cemetery.

Gerber, Annie M., daughter of George W. and Rosanna (Young) Kline, was born at Florin, Pa., Aug. 3, 1881; died at Mt. Joy, Pa., Dec. 12, 1963; aged 82 y. 4 m. 9 d. She was the widow of Christian S. Gerber. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Ellwood K., Loverna - Mrs. Guy D. Spitler, and Irvin K.), 7 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 2 brothers and one sister (George, Paris, and Mrs. Fannie Schaeffer). She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Dec. 15, in charge of Henry W. Frank.

Hochstetler, Alvin J., son of Joseph D. and Mary (Miller) Hochstetler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 31, 1897; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 29, 1964; aged 66 y. 3 m. 29 d. On Feb. 2, 1928, he was married to Ida Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Leslie, Edwin, Mary Katherine - Mrs. Gaylord Brenneman, Joseph, and Emma Jean - Mrs. Monroe Miller), 18 grandchildren, 2 sisters, one brother, and one uncle. He was a member of the Sunnyside C.M. Church, where funeral services were held March 4, in charge of David L. Yoder and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in Gingerich's Cemetery.

McDowell, Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fields, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., April 12, 1889; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, March 7, 1964; aged 74 y. 10 m. 24 d. On Oct. 25, 1905, she was married to Oliver McDowell, who died Dec. 18, 1953. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Calvin Pletcher, with whom she made her home), 2 sons (Albert and Charles), 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Chester and Merl). She was a member of the Olive Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church, conducted by Elno Steiner and D.A. Yoder.

Mitchell, Edna Florence, daughter of Edward and Ada (Guthrie) Walker, was born at Ft. Seybert, Va., Nov. 9, 1909; died after a lingering illness at Harrisonburg, Va., March 14, 1964; aged 54 y. 4 m. 5 d. On Dec. 19, 1929, he was married to I. Lester Mitchell, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Raymond H., I. Fred, George F., Mrs. Marion May, Mrs. Ruel Stultz, and Mrs. Lloyd Meadows), one sister (Mrs. Sarah Sponaugle), and 2 brothers (Jasper and Fred). She was a member of the Cross Roads Church. Funeral services were held at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel, March 17, in charge of Linden M. Wenger and Ernest G. Gehman; interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

Musselman, Leslie C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Musselman, was born at Elmira, Ont., died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 17, 1964; aged 67 y. In 1920 he was married to Ida Bowman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (V. Gerald), one daughter (Audrey), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Eldon and Edgar), and one sister (Mrs. Cleason Martin). One infant daughter, one brother, and one sister preceded him to death. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 19, in charge of Robert Johnson and John Hess; interment in Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Nofsinger, Benjamin E., son of John C. and Catherine (Bachman) Nofsinger, was born near Washington, Ill., Dec. 13, 1891; died at the Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill., March 3, 1964; aged 72 y. 2 m. 19 d. On June 7, 1922, she was married to Rose Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anita - Mrs. Rhys Rhodes), 2 sons (Ben E., Jr., and John), 9 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lena Schertz and Martha Nofziger). Four brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held March 6, in charge of Roy Bucher; interment in Union Cemetery.

Risser, Noah Webster, son of John S., and Mary Ann (Shenk) Risser, was born near Lawn, Pa., Oct. 6, 1877; died at his home, Hershey, Pa., March 3, 1964; aged 86 y. 4 m. 26 d. On Dec. 26, 1991, he was married to Minnie E. Gruber, who died Feb. 27, 1919. On Feb. 10, 1921, he was married to Elsie F. Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are one foster son (Walter Habecker) and one sister (Mrs. Anna Mary Mease). On June 3, 1919, he was ordained as minister by John Ebersole, and served the Risser and Stauffer churches. On Feb. 26, 1920, he was ordained as bishop at Elizabethtown, to serve the Elizabethtown District. He also served on the Religious Welfare Committee of the Lancaster Mennonite School, 1942-58 (emeritus 1959-64), and on the Religious Welfare Committee of the Philhaven Hospital, 1952-59. He was a member of the Stauffer Church. Funeral services were held at Risser's, March 6, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz, Frank Zeager, Peter Smith, and J. Harold Forwood.

Schloneger, Norman A., son of David and Nancy (Zook) Schloneger, was born at Louisville, Ohio, Dec. 14, 1888; died at the Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, March 9, 1964; aged 75 y. 2 m. 24 d. On July 3, 1917, he was married to Mary Ann Baer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Della - Mrs. Aladar Schreiber, Retha, and Paul), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Melvin and David), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Dora Sommers and Pearl - Mrs. Leroy Rine). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held March 12, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Dale J. Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Suter, Lawence Emanuel, son of John R. and Fannie (Roudabush) Suter, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 3, 1891; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, March 3, 1964; aged 72 y. 3 m. On March 14, 1912, he was married to E. Pearle Showalter, who died Sept. 26, 1937. Surviving are 2 sons (Harold D. and J. Richard), 2 daughters (Helen Thurman and Dorothy Heatwole), 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 7 brothers (J. Earley, Homer R., Jacob C., Robert D., W. Tracy, M.R., and Claude R.), and one sister (Nettie E.). He was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held March 5, in charge of Dewitt Heatwole and Glendon Blosser.

Troyer, Matilda, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Yoder) Lambright, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., March 11, 1877; died at the home of Homer J. Miller, Shipshewana, Ind., March 7, 1964; aged 86 y. 11 m. 25 d. On March 3, 1895, she was married to Calvin J. Troyer, who died Dec. 30, 1952. Two sons also preceded her in death. Surviving are 11 children (Jerry, Raymond, Lizzie - Mrs. Homer J. Miller, Ellen - Mrs. Orva J. Miller, Clarence, Calvin, Willis, Edna - Mrs. Emmit Klopfenstein, Ruth - Mrs. Lee J. Miller, Lena - Mrs. Stanley Plank, and Birdena - Mrs. Freman Hartman), 60 grandchildren, 115 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and Mrs. George Dintaman, who made her home with them for 10 years. She was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held March 10 in charge of Orvin H. Hooley and Arnold Roth; interment in Yoder Cemetery.

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Cressman, Annie, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Gingerich, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., July 12, 1867, died at the Elmira (Ont.) Private Hospital, Feb. 4, 1964; aged 96 y. 6 m. 23 d. Her husband died in April, 1933. Surviving are 3 children (Omar, Joseph, and Elmina - Mrs. Willis Wideman), 26 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Geiger Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, in charge of Lester Bauman and Osiah Horst.

Detweiler, Catherine, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Gascho) Slagell, was born near Flanagan, Ill., March 9, 1877; died at the Thomas (Okla.) Hospital, Nov. 15, 1963; aged 86 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Dec. 8, 1895, she was married to Valentine D. Detweiler, who preceded her in death. One daughter, 5 sisters, and 2 brothers also preceded her. Surviving are 6 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Arthur Waters, Barbara - Mrs. Peter Schantz, Lydia - Mrs. Alvin Schantz, Emma - Mrs. Paul Johns, Katie - Mrs. Roy King, and Ella - Mrs. Glen Miller), 3 sons (Joseph, John, and Ben) 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. E.E. Stutzman), and 3 brothers (Joseph, Ben, and John). She was a member of the Pleasant View Church, Hydro, Okla., where funeral services were held Nov. 17, in charge of Alva Swartzendruber, assisted by J.G. Hartzler.

Detwiler, Steven Z., son of Stanley F. and Dorothy (Zeigler) Detwiler, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., April 16, 1957; died at the Allentown (Pa.) General Hospital, from head and brain injuries received while playing with his brothers four days earlier, March 9, 1964; aged 6 y. 10 m. 22 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by 3 brothers (Donald, Vernon, and Leon), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zeigler and Mrs. Tyson L. Detwiler). Funeral services were held at the Franconia Church, March 12, in charge of LeRoy Godshall and Curtis Bergey.

Flinner, Albert, son of George and Malinda (Miller) Flinner, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1905; died at cancer at Holmesville, Ohio, March 15, 1964; aged 59 y. 1 m. 17 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Lester and Paul), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Wm. Hill, Mrs. Clyde Hershberger, Mrs. Blake Miller, and Mrs. Wlmer Bitikofer). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held March 17, in charge of Paul R. MIller, assisted by Eldon King.

Landis, Charles B., son of Isaac and Mary (Brubaker) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 21, 1883; died at his home, Neffsville, Pa., Jan. 25, 1964; aged 80 y. 8 m. 5 d. On Oct. 22, 1908, he was married to Ada Frank, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Anna Mary, Albert, Dr. Paul, and Charles), 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister (Lillie - Mrs. David S. Huber), and one brother (Elmer B.). He was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 29, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Levi M. Weaver.

Lehman, Janice Lea, daughter of Lloyd and Esther (Geiser) Lehman, Dalton, Ohio, was born May 22, 1963; died at the Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1964; aged 8 m. 8 d. Since birth, she had been the victim of hyrdocephalus. Surviving are her parents and her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Allen Geiser and Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Lehman). Memorial services were held at the Deswoignes Funeral Home, Mt. Eaton, Ohio, Feb. 1, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Isaac D. Zuercher; interment in Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Lehman, Joel A., son of John and Elizabeth (Garber) Lehman, was born at Versailles, Mo., Oct. 20, 1870; died at West Liberty, Ohio, March 18, 1964; aged 93 y. 4 m. 27 d. On Nov. 3, 1895, he was married to Martha Bassinger Surviving are 6 daughters (Wilma, Bessie, Mrs. Leonard Hartzler, Mrs. Edwin Fisher, Mrs. Douglas Allen, and Mrs. Vernon Miller), 5 sons (Melvin, John A., Daniel E., Wilfred J., and Kenneth H.), 35 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Bethel Church. Funeral services were held at West Liberty, March 21, in charge of Edward Stoltzfus, assisted by Elmer Stoltzfus; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Zook, Fannie I., daughter of Joshua K. and Rachel (Kauffman) Yoder, was born at Reedsville, Pa., Aug. 9, 1880; died Nov. 23, 1963; aged 83 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Jan. 19, 1905, she was married to Ezra J. Zook, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rachel - Mrs. Elam Smoker, Intercourse, Pa., at whose home she died), one son (Aaron), one foster son (Jesse J. Beiler), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Samuel K.). She was a member of the Conestoga Church. Funeral services were conducted by Millard Should and Ira Kurtz.

Zook, Morris Sr., son of Simon and Lydia Zook, was born at Talmage Pa., May 25, 1883; died at his Florida winter home, Feb. 3, 1964; aged 80 y. 8 m. 9 d. He was married to Susan C. Zook Beiler. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lydia - Mrs. Isaac S. Stoltzfus and Mary), 4 sons (M. Simon, Morris, Jr., Omar, and Jacob), 4 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Stoltzfus, Mrs. Amos Beiler, Mrs. Elam Stoltzfus, and Mrs. Rebecca Stoltzfus), one foster brother (Jacob Zook), 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Funeral services were held in Florida, Feb. 4, in charge of Menno Swartzentruber. His body was taken to his northern home and funeral services were held there on Feb. 6, with Stephen Fisher and Jacob Stoltzfus in charge; interment in Stoltzfus Cemetery.

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Derstein, Harvey Hagey, son of Henry S. and Hannah (Hagey) Derstein, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., June 4, 1882; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., March 2, 1964; aged 81 y. 8 m. 27 d. On Dec. 19, 1903, he was married to Katie Freed, who died in June. 1934. In June, 1935, he was married to Mrs. Lizzie Goshow, who died in May 1962. Surviving are 5 daughters (Blanche - Mrs. Granville Moyer, Mamie - Mrs. Garrett Nice, Katie - Mrs. Mahlon Frederick, Irene, and Naomi - Mrs. Warren H. Alderfer), one brother (Wallace), and 4 sisters (Lizzie - Mrs. John Nyce, Mary - Mrs. Charles Godshall, Katie - Mrs. John L. Kulp, and Ellen - Mrs. Norman A. Rittenhouse). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held March 7, in charge of Curtis Bergey and John E. Lapp.

Erb, Susan, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1883; died at the Albany Mennonite Home, Albany, Oreg., March 17, 1964; aged 81 y. 1 m. 10 d. She was a member of the Zion Church. Funeral services were held at the Woodburn Funeral Chapel, March 23, in charge of John M. Lederach; interment in Zion Cemetery.

Hales, Verena (Fannie), daughter of Christian and Barbara (Liechty) Augsburger, was born in French Twp., Ind., May 23, 1873; died at the Lehman Rest Home, Berne, Ind., Nov. 10, 1963, aged 90 y. 5 m. 18 d. In July, 1922, she was married to John W. Hales, who died in 1937. She made her home with her only surviving brother, John C. Augsburger, at Berne, Ind., for the last 13 years. Six sisters and 8 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yager Funeral Home, Nov. 12, with Robert E. Oleson, Lewis C. Minsterman, and Myron S. Augsburger officiating; interment in Evangelical Mennonite Church Cemetery near Berne.

Moyer, John Landis, son of Benjamin ad Mary (Landis) Moyer was born at Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 6, 1884; died at Harleysville, Feb. 19, 1964; aged 80 y. 19 d. On Nov. 28, 1903, he was married to Susan Clemens, who died April 7, 1909. On Sept. 18, 1910, he was married to Mary Nice, who died May 21, 1952. Surviving are 6 children (Clayton C., Horace N., Katie - Mrs. William Nice, Benjamin N., Mamie - Mrs. Elmer Kratz, and Anna - Mrs. Leroy Anders) and one brother (Wilson L.). He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 22, in charge of Henry L. Ruth and Jacob Z. Rittenhouse.

Swartzendruber, Alice Pearl, daughter of Abraham D. and Lucy (Hershberger) Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, May 1, 1899; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, where she had been a patient for six days, March 22, 1964; aged 64 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Oct. 12, 1921, she was married to Samuel C. Swartzendruber, who died May 15, 1959. She served as a practical nurse in her community. Surviving are her mother, and many other relatives and friends. Her father and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held March 25, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber; burial in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Yoder, Samuel A., son of Levi and Magdalene (Handrich) Yoder, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., June 4, 1877; died at Waterford, Ind., March 17, 1964; aged 86 y. 9 m. 13 d. On Dec. 5, 1898, he was married to Nora Stutzman, who died March 15, 1962. Surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Ordo, Raymond, Mrs. Levi Yoder, and Mrs. John Brandeberry), a foster daughter (Mrs. Duane Riegsecker), 18 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Goshen College Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, March 19, in charge of Robert Detweiler and S.C. Yoder; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

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Alderfer, Mary A., daughter of Joseph and Urey (Gulick) Allebach, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., July 27, 1866; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., March 28, 1964; aged 97 y. 8 m. 1 d. She was a guest at the home since 1930. She was married to Samuel K. Alderfer, who died in 1942. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Elmer A.), 2 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Rockhill Church, Telford, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home; interment in Rockhill Church Cemetery, with services in charge of Marvin Anders and Clinton Landis.

Boshart, Wendy Lou, daughter of Delbert and Ardis (Schweitzer) Boshart, was born at Seward, Nebr., July 5, 1962; died at the Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Nebr., March 31, 1964; aged 1 y. 8 m. 26 d. One sister preceded her in death exactly ? (looks like 6) years ago. Surviving are her parents, 5 sisters and one brother (Jeanette, Connie, Lora, Arlene, Rachele, and Russel), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sweitzer and Amos Boshart Sr.). Funereal services were held at the West Fairview Church, April 2, in charge of Dale Oswald and Lloyd Burkey.

Hess, Christian B., son of Peter and Lydia (Brackbill) Hess, was born near Shiremanstown, Pa., Feb. 16, 1879; died at Seidal Memorial Hospital, March 15, 1964; aged 85 y. 29 d. On Dec. 29, 1904, he was married to Fannie Horst, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ellen - Mrs. Paul Smith), one son (Joseph H.), 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Slate Hill Church, where funeral services were held March 19, in charge of William Strong and Samuel Strong.

Hochstetler, Elmer S., son of Samuel D. and Magdalena Hochstetler, was born near Goshen, Ind., May 9, 1895; died at the Goshen Hospital, Dec. 7, 1963; aged 68 y. 6 m. 28 d. On Feb. 3, 1918, he was married to Matilda Schlabach, who survives Also surviving are 3 adopted children (Paul, Harold and Dorothy Mae - Mrs. Dallas Miller), 11 grandchildren, one brother (Elam), 5 sisters (Sarah - Mrs. Henry Miller, Mary - Mrs. Manasses Bontrager, Mrs. Fanny Otto, Lucy, and Susie - Mrs. Andrew Miller), one foster brother and one foster sister (Walter Heinrich and Almeda - Mrs. Robert Swickert). He was a member of the Woodlawn Beachy Amish Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Milo J.F. Yoder, Daniel S. Bontrager, and David A. Bontrager; interment in Nissley Cemetery.

Hoover, Mina R., daughter of Samuel and Katherine (Beaner) Hoover, was born near Intercourse, Pa., April 20, 1877; died at the Brethren Home, Neffsville, Pa., March 30, 1964; aged 86 y. 11 m. 10 d. Her only survivors are some nieces and nephews. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Synder and Iredale Funeral Home, Lancaster, April 1, in charge of Frank M. Enck and James M. Shenk; interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Kreider, Barry R., son of Benjamin and Esther (Burkholder) Kreider, was born at the Hershey (Pa.) Hospital, Sept. 1, 1963; died at his home Feb. 15, 1964; aged 5 m. 14 d. He was ill three days with a virus infection. Besides his parents he is survived by 2 sisters and one brother (Sandra, Dawn, and Robert), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Burkholder and Mrs. Lizzie Kreider), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Mary Jane Gehr and Mrs. Lizzie Kreider). Funeral services were held at the Gingrich Mennonite Church, Feb. 17, in charge of Daniel Wert and Simon Bucher.

Longenecker, Irene Grace, daughter of Jonas and Susan (Shope) Zimmerman, was born near Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 12, 1881; died March 16, 1964; aged 82 y. 5 m. 4 d. On Jan. 12, 1905, she was married to Harry L. Longenecker, who survives. Together she and her husband, an ordained minister, served the Strickler and Shope congregations, near Middletown, Pa., for over 50 years. Also surviving are 2 sons (Henry Z. and Elmer Z.), one sister (Mrs. Flora Lauver), and one brother (Adam S.). Three sons preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Strickler Church, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz, Russell Zeager, and David Z. Miller; interment in Shope Cemetery.

Mast, Amanda, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Schlabach, was born Dec. 9, 1879; died at her home, Greenwood, Del., March 12, 1964; aged 84 y. 3 m. 3 d. Over 66 years ago, on Jan. 27, 1898, she was married to Eli D. Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters and 4 sons (Dan, Alvin, Sarah, Katie, William, Eli, Mary - Mrs. Harry Troyer, and Emma - Mrs. Clarence Kipfer), 54 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, a twin sister (Mrs. A.I. Kramer), another sister (Mrs. Emma Schlabach), and 2 brothers (Joseph and Noah). Four sons, one daughter, and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Greenwood C.A. Mennonite Church, in charge of Mark Swartzentruber and Owen Guengerich.

Nyce, Linford M., son of Jacob F. and Eva (Moyer) Nyce, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., July 18, 1924; died of a heart attack at Mercer, Pa., March 29, 1964; aged 39 y. 8 m. 11 d. He was employed by the Mercer County Farm Bureau. Surviving are his parents and one sister (Pearl N. - Mrs. Samuel T. Derstine). Funeral services were held at the Sommers Funeral Home, Telford, Pa., April 2, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Cemetery.

Reber, Jacob J., son of Christian and Carolyn (Unruh) Reber, was born at Inman, Kans., March 27, 1886; died at Harrisonville, Mo., March 31, 1964; aged 78 y. 4 d. On April 5, 1914, he was married to Sue Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter (Delta Ratzloff). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, Garden City, Mo., where funeral services were held April 3, in charge of Leonard Garber; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Richard, Peter W., son of Christian and Catherine (Widmer) Richard, was born near Noble, Iowa, Oct. 16, 1885; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Schrock, Wayland, Iowa. On Easter evening, March 29, 1964; he retired for the night and shortly after passed away; aged 78 y. 5 m. 13 d. On Dec. 15, 1915, he was married to Emma R. Graber, who died May 8, 1956. One brother also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Glen A., Oscar, and Josephine - Mrs. Elmer Schrock), 7 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Fanny Graber and Ida Richard). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held April 1, in charge of Vernon S. Gerig and Robert Hartzler.

Shoemaker, Arthur C., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Brubaker) Shoemaker, was born in Stephenson Co., Ill., Feb. 15, 1887; died March 28, 1964; aged 77 y. 1 m. 13 d. On Dec. 31, 1912, he was married to Lucy Engle, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mildred - Mrs. Walter Drudge), 4 sons (Orval, Eugene, Donald, and Kenneth), 2 sisters (Stella - Mrs. Amos Kreider and Mrs. Louella Sanders), and one brother (Charles). He was a member of the Freeport Church, where funeral services were held March 31, in charge of Don Blosser, assisted by Paul Sieber.

Stoltzfus, Levi M., son of Aaron K. and Katie (Mast) Stoltzfus, was born at Elverson, Pa., Aug. 14, 1892; died at his winter home in Sarasota, Fla., March 7, 1964; aged 71 y. 6 m. 22 d. On Dec. 16, 1915, he was married to Mary Beiler. Surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Alta - Mrs. David Sharpe, Erma - Mrs. Louis Stoltzfus, Mabel - Mrs. Melvin Zimmerman, and Marvin B.), one sister (Rebecca Stoltzfus), and 2 brothers (Eli H., and David M.). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held March 10, in charge of David Yoder and Ira Kurtz; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Thomas, Ellen R., daughter of Daniel J. and Elizabeth (Saylor) Thomas, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 15, 1876; died at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., March 19, 1964; aged 88 y. 1 m. 4 d. On Nov. 15, 1896, she was married to Nelson Thomas, who died June 19, 1946. One daughter, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 children (Edgar L. and Katie E.), one sister (Mrs. Katie E. Mishler), 3 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. For 71 years she had been a member of the Thomas Church, where funeral services were held March 23, in charge of Aldus J. Wingard and Harry C. Blough.

Tyson, Ione, was born Sept. 25, 1877; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Hatfield, Pa., March 26, 1964; aged 86 y. 6 m. 1 d. She was married to Isaiah Tyson, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pottstown Church. Funeral services were held at the Houck Funeral Home, March 30, in charge of Norman H. Betchel and Elmer G. Kolb; interment in Highland Memorial Park.

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