Gospel Herald Obituaries - February, 1964

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Feb. 4, 1964 - Volume LVII, Number 5 - - There are no obituaries in this issue. This was the "Centennial Issue", marking 100 years of publication, starting with the January issue of "Herald of Truth", 1864.

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Feb. 11, 1964 - no issue on this date

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 Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 6 - February 18, 1964, Page 133, 134, 135

Albrecht, Mark Calvin, son of Stanley and Althea (Long) Albrecht, was born in Bureau Co., Ill., Jan. 7, 1959; died as the result of a farm accident on Jan. 21, 1964; aged 5 y. 14 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Douglas and Paul), 2 sisters (Deborah and Lucinda), and his grandparents (Silas and Emma Albrecht and C. Warren Long). Memorial services were held at the Willow Springs Church, Tiskilwa, Ill., Jan. 24, in charge of John Detwiler and C. Warren Long.

Ash, Alice, daughter of John S. and Susan (Stevanus) Yoder, was born at Springs, Pa., Sept. 13, 1878; died at the Meyersdale (Pa.) Community Hospital, Jan. 14, 1964; aged 85 y. 4 m. 1 d. On March 27, 1898, she was married to Jonas Ash, who died July 15, 1953. One infant son preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Lura - Mrs. Cleman Folk, Rosella - Mrs. Earl Baker, and Loveta - Mrs. Walter Killius), one son (Clyde), 17 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 17, in charge of Walter C. Otto and Roy Otto.

Augustine, John, son of Simon and Barbara (Roth) Augustine, was born Aug. 10, 1903; died in his sleep at his home in Spartansburg, Pa., Dec. 21, 1963; aged 60 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Feb. 26, 1931, he was married to Ella Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Eugene and Phyllis - Mrs. Glen Holthouse), his father, and 3 sisters (Mrs. J.A. Troyer, Mrs. W.L. Stoltzfus, and Mrs. John Saltzman). He was a member of the Britton Run Church. Funeral services were held at Hay's Funeral Home, Spartansburg, Dec. 24, in charge of John F. Garber; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Bechtel, Ida, daughter of Henry and Mary (Karicofe) Landes, was born at Mt. Solon, Va., June 11, 1888; died at Sarasota, Fla, Dec. 20, 1963; aged 75 y. 6 m. 9 d. On Sept. 28, 1946, she was married to Francis Bechtel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 stepdaughters (Esther Kauffman, Salome Brenneman, and Adah Ebersol), and 3 sisters (Pearl, Fannie Bell, and Mrs. Pansy Rusmisel). She was a member of Weavers Church, Harrisonburg, Va. Funeral services were conducted at the Pinecraft Tourist Church, Sarasota, Dec. 23, in charge of Wm. McGrath and Otho Shenk. The body was shipped to Harrisonburg, Va., where further services were held at the Lindale Church, Dec. 28, in charge of D.W. Lehman and Moses Slabaugh.

Brenneman, Christian S., son of Joseph and Lydia (Steinmann) Brenneman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Dec. 25, 1898; died suddenly at his home in New Hamburg, Ont., Dec. 27, 1963; aged 65 y. 2 d. On Dec. 31, 1943, he was married to Reta Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Ray, Walter, Helen, and Jean - Mrs. Delton Bowman), one brother (Joseph), 2 sisters (Violet - Mrs. Ralph Jantzi and Ruth - Mrs. Joseph Gingerich), and 5 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his first wife (the former Edna Leichty), a daughter, 3 sisters, and one brother. He was a charter member of the Baden Church when the congregation was formed in 1945. Funeral services were held at the Steinman Church, Dec. 30, with David Groh and Urie A. Bender officiating.

Brubaker, Emma, daughter of William W. and Lydia (Martin) Kulp, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 12, 1861; died at Gap, Pa., Dec. 27, 1963; aged 82 y. 6 m. 15 d. She was married to Samuel H. Brubaker, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Samuel W.), 2 stepdaughters (Phoebe P. Busser and Theodora - Mrs. Harold Degler), one grandchild, and one foster sister (Edna Kemerly). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 30, in charge of James M. Shank, interment in Millersville Cemetery.

Burkhart, J. Rohrer, son of Jacob and Amanda (Rohrer) Burkhart, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., died at his home, Lancaster, Dec. 10, 1963; aged 69 y. 11 m. 3 d. On Oct. 8, 1914, he was married to Ada M. Harkins, who survives. Also surviving are one adopted daughter (Meta - Mrs. Nathan Bruckhart), one foster daughter (Janice - Mrs. Robert Gobengieser), and 4 grandchildren. Seven sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hess Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 13, in charge of John S. Hess, Richard Hess, and Raymond Bucher; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Cressman, I. Herbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cressman, was born near Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 17, 1886; died at Breslau, Ont., Jan. 23, 1964; aged 77 y. 5 m. 6 d. On Dec. 22, 1909, he was married to Mary Ann Allemong, who died Oct. 23, 1963. One son preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Myrrel and Lloyd), 3 daughters (Mabel, Verna - Mrs. Tilman Horst, and Eunice - Mrs. Roy Burkhart), 2 brothers (Jacob and Samuel), 3 sisters (Viola, Mrs. Howard Stevanus, Mrs. Leslie Witmer), and 10 grandchildren. He was a member of the Cressman Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 26, in charge of Albert Martin; interment in Breslau Cemetery.

Detweiler, Edward Franklin, son of John and Barbara (Plank) Detweiler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Oct. 8, 1878; died at his home in Wellman, Iowa, Jan. 9, 1964; aged 85 y. 3 m. 1 d. On Sept. 1, 1901, he was married to Elizabeth Haning, who died Aug. 22, 1954. Surviving are 4 children (Clarence, William, Mary - Mrs. Earl Fry, and Mabel), one brother (Clarence), 15 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. He became a member of the West Union Church in his youth. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Church, Jan. 11, in charge of Paul T. Guengerich and Ezra Shenk; burial in West Union Cemetery.

Frey, Anna Rupp, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Jan. 12, 1884; died at Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1964; aged 80 y. 1 d. On March 7, 1907, she was married to Aaron D. Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Aurelius, Elias, Jesse, and Dale), 7 daughters (Grace - Mrs. Harold H. Short, Ivah - Mrs. Kenneth Beck, Bertha - Mrs. John Stuckey, Agnes - Mrs. Lloyd Schmucker, Violet - Mrs. Kenneth Aeschliman, Ada - Mrs. Joe Schrock, and Velma - Mrs. Charles Kamp), one brother (Harvey Rupp), 48 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Zion Church, Archbold, where funeral services were held Jan. 16, with Ellis Croyle and P.L. Frey in charge, interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Garber, Mark Leonard, son of Isaac H. and Lovina S. (Kindy) Garber, was born near Mancelona, Mich., Nov. 6, 1890; died at the Peoria (Ill.) State Hospital, Jan. 12, 1964; aged 73 y. 2 m. 6 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (David and Leander) and 2 sisters (Mary Reinhold and Pearl Garber). He was a member of the Fairview, Mich., Church. Funeral services were held at the Prairie Street Church, Elkhart Ind., Jan. 15, in charge of Howard J. Zehr.

Good, Abraham, son of Jonas and Elizabeth (Snyder) Good, was born near Baden Ont., Dec. 19, 1870; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 25, 1963; aged 93 y. 6 d. On March 25, 1902, he was married to Barbara Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Viola and Olive), 5 sons (Cranson, Oliver, Aaron, Eden, and Laverne), 13 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Almeta Brubacher). One daughter, 5 brothers, and one grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the Geiger Church, New Hamburg, Ont., where he served as deacon for 12 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Geiger Church, Dec. 28, in charge of Lester Bauman and Osiah Horst.

Heishman, John Edgar, son of Ephraim J. and Florence (Ryan) Heishman, was born Aug. 19, 1907; died Jan. 10, 1964; aged 56 y. 4 m. 22 d. He was an invalid most of his life. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Thomas and Rodney), and 2 sisters (Mary and Virginia - Mrs. Jennings Brill). He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Crest Hill Church, Wardensville, W. Va., in charge of J. Ward Shank and Samuel A. Shank.

Jones, David C., son of Abraham and Mary (Cox) Jones, was born at Zeiglersville, Pa., Dec. 2, 1890; died at Pottstown, Pa., Dec. 22, 1963; aged 73 y. 20 d. On March 14, 1914, he was married to Ella K. Strouse, who died May 11, 1951. One daughter also preceded him in death. Surviving are 8 children (Paul S., Margaret S. - Mrs. Harry Vance, Sarah E. - Mrs. J. Mark Frederick, Esther S. - Mrs. Horace Clemmer, Charles S., Mary Ann, Abram S., and D. Stanley), 31 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 5 brothers and sisters (Susan Famous, Charles C., Kathryn C., Abram C., and Mary A. Leatherman). He was a member of the Providence Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 27, in charge of Jacob Landis, David Jones, and Jesse Mack.

Kreider, Katie Stauffer, daughter of Samuel and Maria (Stauffer) Newgard, was born in Lebanon Co., Pa., Nov. 1, 1875; died at the Heller Rest Home, Florin, Pa., Dec. 31, 1963; aged 88 y. 1 m. 30 d. She was married to Anthony H. Kreider, who died in Jan. 1945. Surviving are one son (Harry S.), one grandchild, and 5 great-grandchildren. One son also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Elizabethtown (Pa.) Church. Funeral services were held at the Boyer Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, Jan. 3, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz.

Landis, Levi A., son of Abram M. and Susan (Alderfer) Landis, was born at Harleysville, Pa., June 6, 1895; died at Harleysville, Nov. 29, 1963; aged 68 y. 5 m. 23 d. On July 7, 1916, he was married to Fannie Nyce Clemmens, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Levi C., Abram C., Susan - Mrs. Earl Frankenfield, Mary - Mrs. Walter Clemmens, Martha - Mrs. Harvey Blank, Jr., and Elizabeth - Mrs. John Musselman), 3 brothers (Samuel A., Abram A., and Linford A.), one sister (Mrs. Henry L. Ruth), and 29 grandchildren. One great-grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 3, in charge of Willis Miller, Henry Ruth, and Willard Shisler.

Leitner, Samuel N., son of George and Amy (Kinsey) Leitner, was born Dec. 16, 1889, died at Point Pleasant, W. Va., Jan. 3, 1964; aged 74 y. 18 d. On April 19, 1914, he was married to Flavia Ward, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wilbur, Byron, and Noah), one daughter (Elizabeth - Mrs. Orval Myers), 9 grandchildren, and 4 foster grandchildren. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Burial in Letart Cemetery.

Luther, Ella H., daughter of Henry and Mary (Miller) Weaver, was born near Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 12, 1872; died at Johnstown, Jan. 1, 1964; aged 91 y. 10 m. 20 d. On Dec. 25, 1892, she was married to Robert M. Luther, who died Feb. 3, 1954. Surviving are 10 children (Robert Bruce, Harold S., Newton N., J. Daniel, A. Theodore, Elizabeth - Mrs. Lloy A. Kniss, Lydia Belle - Mrs. Charles Caldwell, William C., Martin R., and George R.), 34 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Susan Veil). She was a member of the Weaver Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, in charge of Harold E. Thomas; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Morgart, Clark, was born in Bedford Co., Pa., Jan. 10, 1881; died at Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 3, 1964; aged 83 y. 7 d. He was the last of a family of 12 children, and is survived by nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Weaver Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 5, in charge of Harold E. Thomas; interment at Schellsburg, Pa.

Moose, Benjamin Franklin, son of Jacob and Mary (Zook) Moose, was born in Wayne Co, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1880; died in the Jameson Mennonite Hospital, New Castle, Pa., Dec. 31, 1963; aged 83 y. 4 m. On March 22, 1906, he was married to Margaret King, who died Nov. 1, 1958. Surviving are one daughter (Vera - Mrs. Roy Kauffman), on son (Paul), 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Milo G., David J., and Menno A.), and one sister (Fannie - Mrs. Jacob Gerber). One son and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Sharp Funeral Home, New Wilmington, Pa., Jan. 3, in charge of Erie Renno; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Schrock, Marcy, daughter of Valentine J. and Fannie Headings, was born at Hutchinson, Kans., June 3, 1938; died at the St. Mary's Hospital, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 7, 1964; aged 25 y. 7 m. 2 d. She had not been well since she suffered from rheumatic fever at the age of 7. In March, 1963, she had major heart surgery, which seemed to be successful until she became ill with the flu soon after Christmas. She entered the hospital on Jan. 5 and passed away two days later of acute congestive heart failure. On Feb. 29, 1960, she was married to B.R. Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David Ray), her mother, 2 brothers (Earl and David), 2 sisters (Esther - Mrs. Henry Helmuth and Darlene), and one grandfather (David J. Miller). An infant sister preceded her in death.

Shettler, Edward J., son of John and Mary (Kinsinger) Shettler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Feb. 10, 1879; died at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 14, 1964; aged 84 y. 11 m. 4 d. On Nov. 2, 1901, he was married to Mary Troyer, who died Nov. 15, 1953. On Feb. 19, 1919, he was ordained as a minister at Crystal Springs, Kans., and served the Crystal Springs, West Union (Parnell, Iowa), and East Union (Kalona, Iowa) congregations. He resided at the Pleasant View Home, Kalona, since it opened in 1958. Surviving are 6 children (Ernest, Earl, Elsie - Mrs. Dennis Miller, Verda - Mrs. Ed Layman, Milford, and Grace - Mrs. Austin Miller), 2 sisters (Mrs. Marie Van Doran and Mrs. Howard Skinner), and one brother (Lewis). One son and 10 brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 16, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.

Slagell, Sam H., son of Nicholas and Mary (Steinman) Slagell, was born in Livingston Co., Ill., Jan. 16, 1886; died at St. Johns, Mich., Jan. 2, 1964; aged 77 y. 11 m. 17 d. On Jan. 25, 1910, he was married to Barbara Zehr, who died July 17, 1946. On April 16, 1950, he was married to Mary Alice Ingold, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Earl, Ralph, Ollie, Harold, Dorothy - Mrs. Gene Whitford, Marie - Mrs. Leslie Kindel, and Viola - Ms. Vernell Bontrager), 25 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ray). He was a member of the Bethel Church, Ashley, Mich., where funeral services were held Jan. 4, in charge of A. Lehman Longenecker and Roy A. Ingold; interment in Washington Township Cemetery.

Weber, Joseph H., Sr., son of Henry W. and Mary (Halteman) Weber, was born in Salfordville, Pa., March 1, 1888; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 1, 1963; aged 75 y. 9 m. On June 18, 1910, he was married to Esther Hunsberger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter and 2 sons (Helen H., Russell H., and Joseph H.), one brother (Wilson H.), 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Three sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 5, in charge of Willis Miller and Henry Ruth.

Wingard, Nannie, daughter of Eli and Catherine (Beachy) Miller, was born near Grantsville, Md., June 7, 1882; died at the Rittman Home for the Aged, Rittman, Ohio, Nov. 9, 1963; aged 81 y. 5 m. 2 d. On Dec. 24, 1916, she was married to Hiram Wingard, who died Nov. 3, 1960. Surviving are one daughter (Lois - Mrs. Milo D. Stalter), one stepson (Clarence K. Wingard), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Harry), and one sister (Tillie Killius). One grandchild, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She had resided with her daughter for 9 years before going to the Home for the Aged 2 years ago. She was a member of the Weaver Church, Johnstown, Pa., where her husband served as pastor for many years. Funeral services were held at Wadsworth, Ohio, Nov. 10, in charge of James Steiner, and at the Weaver Church, Nov. 12, in charge of Harold Thomas; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Wolfer, Henry A., son of Charles F. and Sally (Clow) Wolfer, was born in Aurora, Oreg., Nov 17, 1888; died at his home, Brownsville, Oreg., Dec. 27, 1963; aged 75 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Aug. 4, 1909, he was married to Mary B. Mayberry, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Russel A., Melvin L., Sanford E., Bernice - Mrs. Jacob Kauffman, Margaret - Mrs. W.T. Anderson, Elvera - Mrs. Joe Allison, Delores - Mrs. Earl Baker, Jr., and Rhoda - Mrs. Robert Gardner), 3 brothers (F.N. [Nick], J.H. [Hugh], and G.D. [Dewey]), 2 sisters (Mrs. Linna Hunt and Mrs. Mabel Andrews), 20 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. In 1923 he was ordained minister at the Hopewell Church, and in 1927 to the office of bishop, serving in that capacity until ill health caused him to retire. He also served as pastor of the Calvary Mennonite Church, Los Angeles, for one and one-half years, and as co-minister at Sheridan for several years before moving to Brownsville 8 years ago. He served as bishop of the Tangent congregation also. At Brownsville he felt the need of a witness, which resulted in the establishing of a congregation there. Funeral services were conducted at Brownsville, Dec. 30, in charge of E.S. Garber and Lloyd Kropf.

Transcribed by C. Wheeler - British Columbia

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 7 - February 25, 1964 - page 151

Bauman, Mildred, daughter of Ira M. and Ermina (Musselman) Bauman, died of a heart attack at her home, Elmira, Ont., Jan.17, 1964; aged 41 years. Surviving are one aunt and 8 uncles. She was a member of the Elmira Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 19, in charge of Howard S. Bauman; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Boshart, David K., son of Joseph and Lydia (Kennel) Boshart, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Feb. 21, 1886; died at the K-W Hospital, Nov. 19, 1963; aged 77 y. 8 m. 29 d. He was married to Magdalene Steinman, who died in December, 1962. Surviving are 3 sons (Elmer, Delton, and Floyd), 2 daughters (Ruby - Mrs. John Miles and Alice - Mrs. Gerald Riehl), 29 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Sarah). He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22, in charge of Peter Nafziger, Orland Gingerich, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Cooprider, Mary Frances, daughter of Caleb and Mary (Graybill) Winey, was born at Osborne, Kans., June 29, 1882; died at McPherson, Kans., Jan. 21, 1964; aged 81 y. 6 m. 23 d. On Aug. 10, 1905, she was married to Charles W. Cooprider, who died Jan. 13, 1955. Surviving are two daughters (Mrs. Ernest Zimmerman and Mrs. Leonard Lundberg), 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Laura - Mrs. Harry Newcomer, Mrs. Catherine Good, and Mrs. Ruth Potter). She was a member of the West Liberty Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 25, in charge of Ed Birkey and J. G. Hartzler.

Eigsti, Esther, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan B. Hartzler, was born at Bellefontaine, Ohio, July 22, 1899, died at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kans., Jan 27, 1964; aged 64 y. 6 m. 5 d. On Sept. 1, 1923, she was married to Ira H. Eigsti, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Delvin and Elmer), 2 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Jacob Cornelius and Florence - Mrs. Marvin Zehr), 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (David and Harvey). She was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 30, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe and Wesley Jantz; interment in Pennsylvania Mennonite Cemetery, near Hesston.

Guntz, Elizabeth K., daughter of Warren and Anna (Kulp) Bean, was born at Skippack, Pa., July 6, 1890; died at the Phoenixville (Pa.) Hospital, Jan. 14, 1964; aged 73 y. 6 m. 8 d. Her husband, John B. Guntz, survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Henry, Anna, John, Pearl - Mrs. Wilmer Halteman, and James). She was a member of the Vincent Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 18, in charge of Elmer Kolb, Jacob Kolb, and Matthew Kolb.

Harder, Edward B., son of Charles and Helena (Witzke) Harder, was born at Latham, Mo., May 21, 1891; died suddenly of a heart attack at Upland, Calif., Jan. 22, 1964; aged 72 y. 7 m. 1 d. On Nov. 29, 1917, he was married to Mary E. Shearer, who survives. On July 2, 1950, he was ordained as deacon to serve the Seventh Street Church at Upland. Surviving also are 2 daughters (Miriam - Mrs. Melvin Bowers and Ruth - Mrs. Chester E. Slagell), 3 brothers (John, Ruben, and Jonas), and 4 sisters (Lydia, Edna, Emily, and Melva - Mrs. Aldine Brunk). He was a member of the Seventh Street Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 25, in charge of Sherman Maust and Geo. H. Beare; interment in Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.

Kropf, Catharine, daughter of Nicholas and Barbara (Schmidt) Lichti, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 5, 1878; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 5, 1963; aged 85 y. She was married to Rudolph Kropf, who died in 1938. Surviving are 3 sons (Aaron, Lorne, and Clayton), 3 daughters (Elmina - Mrs. Milton Boshart, Barbara - Mrs. Ervin Litwiller, and Arleatha - Mrs.Henry Zehr), 25 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Rachael - Mrs. Moses Moyer). Five brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 8, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber, Orland Gingerich, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Lauver, William Oberholtzer, son of Henry and Catharine Lauver, was born at Selinsgrove, Pa., Oct. 27, 1893; died suddenly at his home, Jan. 17, 1964; aged 70 y. 2 m. 21 d. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth, 5 daughters (Gladys - Mrs. Kenneth Torkelson, Mabel - Mrs. Walter Poetkau, Violet - Mrs. Titus Beam, and Viola - Mrs. Vernon Erb), 15 grandchildren, and one brother (Henry). He was a charter member of the Duchess, Alta., congregation, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, in charge of C. J. Ramer.

Lehman, Glenna, daughter of David and Christina (Sprunger) Lehman, was born at Berne, Ind., Aug. 13, 1905; died at the Wayne County (Ohio) Hospital, after a long illness, Jan. 24, 1964; aged 58 y. 5 m. 11 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Luella - Mrs. Emerson Hostetler, Florence - Mrs. Titus Zimmerman, and Agnes - Mrs. Jay Buchwalter) and 3 brothers (Vernon, Gorden, and Orlin). She was a member of the Orrville Church. Funeral services were held at the Auble- Hooley Funeral Home, Jan. 27, in charge of J. Lester Graybill; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Schmidt, Samuel M., son of John and Katie (Miller) Schmidt, was born at Baden, Ont., May 16, 1887; died at K-W Hospital, Dec. 10, 1963; aged 76 y. 6 m. 24 d. He was married to Fannie Bast, who died in September, 1942. Surviving are 2 sons (Stanley and Lloyd), 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Noah and Aaron), and 3 sisters (Lydia, Mary - Mrs. Moses Steinman, and Elmina). He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 13, in charge of Peter Nafziger and Orland Gingerich.

Witmer, K. Lizzie, daughter of Jacob E. and Annie (Kraybill) Witmer, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., Feb. 12, 1868; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 11, 1964; aged 95 y. 10 m. 30 d. Surviving is one brother (John K.). Five sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Nissley's Funeral Home, Jan. 15, in charge of Henry Garber, Henry Frank, and Amos Hess; interment in Kraybill Cemetery.

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