Christner, Noah, son of Jacob and Christina (Eash) Christner, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Aug. 19, 1888, died at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 21, 1963; aged 80 y. 3 m. 2 d. On April 22, 1915, he was married to Emma Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Lavern Horichen, Mrs. Angeline Speacht, and Mrs. Vera Douclelson). He was a member of the Hopedale (Ill.) church, where funeral services were held Nov. 23, in charge of Ivan Kauffman and Dan Zook.

Correction: The obituary of Christner, Noah (Jan. 7 issue) should read, "On April 22, 1915, he was married to Emma Nafziger, who died Jan. 10, 1945."

Cramer, Lisa Eileen, infant daughter of Edwin and Kay (Wagner) Cramer, Norristown, Pa., was born at North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Oct. 22, 1963; died the following day. Graveside services were held at Towamencin, in charge of Harold M. Fly.

Gunden, Agnes, daughter of August and Lydia (Slagel) Albrecht, was born in Livingston Co., Ill., Jan. 29, 1888; died of pneumonia at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 22, 1963; aged 75 y. 100 m. 23 d. On Sept. 28, 1911, she was married to Christian J. Gunden, who died Dec. 18, 1961. Surviving are 9 children (Elva - Mrs Wilbur Humeryager, Orville, Elton, Ralph, Ruth, Lois - Mrs. Ernest Clemens, Cleland, Donald, and Doris - Mrs. Carl Metzler), 22 grandchildren, and one stepsister (Mrs. Edward Over). She was a member of the College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, in charge of John Moosemann and S.C. Yoder; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Keller, John R., son of Fred and Anna (Rohrer) Keller, was born near Lititz, Pa., May 28, 1894; died very suddenly Nov. 25, 1963; aged 69 y. 5 m. 28 d. For the past 13 years he served as janitor at the Erb Church. where he was a member. On. Nov. 29, 1917, he was married to Anna Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons (Mildred - Mrs. Martin Nolt, Anna Mary, Ruth - Mrs. Abram H. Charles, John Jr., and Lloyd). Funeral services were held at the church, Nov. 29, in charge of Homer Bomberger and Joseph Boll.

Major, Irvin Stanley, son of Norbert and Mary (Oshic) Major, was born at Rainy River, Ont., April 25, 1963; died at his home in Morson, Ont, Dec. 1, 1963; aged 7 m. 5 d. Surviving, besides his parents, are 4 brothers (James, Bryan, Milan, and Melvin) and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Joe Major and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Oshic). Funeral services at the Grassy River Indian Mission were conducted by Irvin Grabill and Willard Marner.

Moyer, Ulyses K., son of Jonas B. and Lizzie (Krieble) Moyer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Aug. 18, 1886; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 7, 1963; aged 77 y. 1 m. 19 d. His first wife, Ella Landis, and 3 infant children preceded him in death. On Nov. 27, 1932, he was married to Cora Landes, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Norman, Harold, Ezra, Mrs. Marvin Godshall, Mrs. Irvin Detweiler, Mrs. Walton Rittenhouse, and Ada), 34 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Towamencin Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 10, in charge of Jonas Freed and Harold Fly.

Ropp, Barbara, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Gerig) Maurer, was born in Davis Co., Iowa, May 10, 1887; died at her home near Albany, Oreg., July 19, 1963; aged 76 y. 2 m. 9 d. On Dec. 5, 1911, she was married to Daniel F. Ropp, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and 2 daughters (Samuel, Aaron, Joseph, Daniel, Eva, and Mrs. Anna Mitchel), 4 sisters (Anna, Mrs. Katie Roth, Mrs. Lena Leichty, and Mrs. Sarah Schmucker), 24 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. One brother and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, in charge of Nick Birky and Verl Nofziger.

Streider, Henry, son of John and Lizzie (Wagner) Steider, was born in Woodland Co., Ill., June 2, 1878; died at the Sunset Home, Geneva, Nebr., Dec. 9,. 1963; aged 85 y. 6 m. 7 d.. On Dec. 21, 1899, he was married to Katie Birky. This union, which lasted nearly 64 years, was blessed with 11 children. Surviving are his wife, 6 children (Lee, Harold, Ray, Ida - Mrs. Ivan J. Miller, Ruth - Mrs. Floyd Miller, and Katherine - Mrs. Merle Shetler), one sister (Mrs. Lena Stauffer), 39 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, 4 sisters, 2 sons, 3 daughters, and 3 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12 in charge of Lloyd Burkey and Fred Reeb. Since his wife was unable to attend services, a short service was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Merle Shetler, in charge of P.R. Kennel.

Steiner, Menno Simon, son of John and Rosina (Gerber) Steiner, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, April 7, 1889; died of a heart attack at his home Sept. 23, 1963; aged 74 y. 5 m. 16 d. He was a member of the Bethel Church, and had attended both services the day before his death. On May 22, 1913, he was married to Sarah Nussbaum, who survives. Also surviving are 8 daughters and 5 sons (Ella, Levina, Martha - Mrs. Herman Geiser, Esther - Mrs. Harvey Geiser, Ida, Samuel, Lester, Melvin, Annie - Mrs. Albert Neuenschwander, Rosina - Mrs. Earl J. Amstutz, Menno Jr., Aldis, and Idella), 47 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister. One daughter, one son, one sister and 3 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sept. 25 in charge of Wilfred Neuenschwander, Lester Amstutz, and Jacob Neuenschwander.

Yoder, Daniel J., son of John D. and Katie (Miller) Yoder, was born at Hydro, Okla., March 11, 1913; died of a heart condition at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 14, 1963; aged 50 y. 9 m. 3 d. On Dec. 2, 1934, he was married (wife's name not given). Surviving are one son and one daughter (Esther - Mrs. Daniel Coblentz and Alvin), 4 grandchildren, his father, 4 brothers (Tobe, Edward, Henry, and John J.K.), and 3 sisters (Susan, Fannie, and Clara). He was a member of the Upper Deer Creek C.M. Church. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 17, in charge of Willis Nisly, Ivan Miller, and Morris Swartzendruber.

Zimmerman, John, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Roszhart) Zimmerman, was born at Chenoa, Ill., Aug. 4, 1891; died at Champaign, Ill., Dec. 18, 1963; aged 72 y. 4 m. 14 d. On Jan. 17, 1924, he was married to Emma Beacher, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joyce), 2 brothers (Joseph and Edward), and one sister (Anna). Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Bend Church, Fisher, Ill., where funeral services were held Dec. 20, in charge of J. Alton Horst.

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Derstine, Eva, daughter of Henry G. and Viola (Tyson) Sell, was born at Souderton, Pa., April 17, 1907; died at Vernfield, Pa., of a heart attack, Dec. 18, 1963; aged 56 y. 8 m. 1 d. She is survived by her husband, Titus H. Derstine, 2 children (Ruth Arlene and Richard Alan), 2 brothers (Lynn and Arthur), and 2 sisters (Viola - Mrs. Lloyd R. Yoder and Stella - Mrs. Howard Nase). She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 22, in charge of Russell B. Musselman and Jacob M. Moyer.

Haldeman, Jacob Baker, son of Jacob and Harriet (Baker) Haldeman, was born near Lancaster, Pa., March 20, 1884; died at his home, Mt. Joy, Pa., Dec. 19, 1963; aged 79 y. 8 m. 29 d. He was married to Sallie Westenberger, who died in April 1941. Surviving are 2 daughters (Anna and Esther), 4 sisters (Mrs. Katie Gruber, Minnie, Stella, and Mrs. Lizzie Ginder), and one brother (John). He was a member of the Risser Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 23, in charge of J. Harold Forwood and Clarence E. Lutz.

Martin, Emma R., daughter of Levi and Mary (Risser) Ebersole, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 3, 1872; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 7, 1963; aged 91 y. 7 m. 4 d. She was married to Addison S. Martin, who died in October, 1948. There were no children. Surviving is one brother (Amos. R. Ebersole). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, Dec. 10, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Henry R., of Pen Mar, Pa., son of Amos and Margaret (Shank) Martin, was born at Broadway, Va., Sept. 5, 1886; died at the Williamsport Sanitarium, Williamsport, Md., Oct. 17, 1963; aged 77 y. 1 m. 12 d. He was married to Lillian A. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Richard M. Henschel), 2 grandsons, one great-grandson, 4 brothers (Abe, J.D., Earl, and Lewis), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Amos Horst and Mrs. Edgar Strite). He was a member of Reiff's Church, Maugansville, Md. Funeral services were held at the Minnick Funeral Home, Hagerstown, Md., Oct. 19, in charge of Moses K. Horst and Ivan Shank; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hagerstown.

Miller, Vesta L., daughter of Jake and Lydia (Yoder) Yoder, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 1, 1893; died at the Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, Dec. 20, 1963; aged 70 y. 10 m. 19 d. On Dec. 25, 1919, she was married to Howard D. Miller, who died in May, 1959. Surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd, Howard, and Leonard), 2 daughters (Letha - Mrs. Ray Steiner and Louella - Mrs. Harold Thut), 20 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church, Dec. 23, in charge of Robert W. Otto and John King.

Moser, Daniel R., son of Daniel and Magdeline (Roggie) Moser, was born at New Bremen, N.Y., Aug, 4, 1892; died near Belfort, N.Y., Dec. 18, 1963; aged 71 y. 4 m. 14 d. On Feb. 12, 1920, he was married to Catherine Widrick, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Norine - Mrs. Earl Zehr, Helen - Mrs. Timothy Burkholder, Julius, Milton, Leon, Lyle and Doris - Mrs. David Brubaker). and one brother (Andrew). Seven children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Croghan-Lowville C.M. congregation. Funeral services were held at the Croghan church, Dec. 21, in charge of Elias Zehr, Richard Zehr, and Joseph Nafziger.

Roth, Fred P., son of C.C. and Anna (Graber) Roth, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Jan. 4, 1882; died at Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1963; aged 81 y. 11 m. 17 d. On Sept. 11, 1909, he was married to Emma E. Schmucker, who survives, after sharing 54 years of married life. Surviving are 3 sons (Harvey, Earl, and Glen), 4 daughters (Ilva - Mrs. Chester Stuckey, Sarah - Mrs. Olen Nofziger, Irene - Mrs. Freeman King ,and Alice - Mrs. Maurice Beck), 29 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Frank). Two brothers, one sister, and 3 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 23, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Simon Stuckey.

Stover, Howard M., son of Milton and Amanda (Moyer) Stover, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., July 12, 1895; died of a heart attack at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 17, 1963; aged 68 y. 5 m. 15 d. Surviving are his wife, Mattie (Landis) Stover, 4 children (Margaret - Mrs. Jacob Tyson, Edwin, James, and Bertha - Mrs. Floyd Buxton), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Harvey M., Calvin M., and Samuel M.), and 4 sisters (Laura M., Mrs. Anna Moyer, Mrs. Stanley Moyer, and Mrs. Willis Moyer). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 21, in charge of Russell B. Mussleman and Jacob M. Moyer.

Swartley, William K., son of George and Sallie (Keller) Swartley, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., March 14, 1877; died at the Mennonite Convalescent Home, Unionville, Pa. Dec. 19, 1963; aged 86 y. 9 m. 5 d. On June 4, 1898, he was married to Susan Derstine, who died in January, 1943. He served the Franconia congregation as chorister and the Sunday school as teacher for many years. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mae - Mrs. Jacob H. Landes and Irene - Mrs. Henry N. Landes), one son (William D.), 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ellen Nyce and Mrs. Katie Kulp), and 2 brothers (Harry K. and Warren H.). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 22, in charge of Menno Souder, Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey.

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Birkey, Lida, daughter of Samuel and Lydia Slabaugh, was born in Miami Co., Ind., May 27, 1886; died at her home near Amboy, Ind., Dec. 29, 1963; aged 77 y. 7 m. 2 d. On Jan. 29, 1910, she was married to Simon Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Dwight, Lowell, and Richard), 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, whom she and her husband entertained in their home on the day of her death, and one brother (Albert). She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where services were held Jan. 1, in charge of A.G. Horner and Paul Myers; interment in Schrock Cemetery.

Clemmer, Horace Landis, son of Levi and Sarah (Landis) Clemmer, was born in Salford Twp., Pa., Sept. 17, 1898; died at the Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 12, 1963; aged 65 y. 2 m. 13 d. On June 30, 1928, he was married to Stella S. Stover, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Herbert D.) and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the Lansdale Church. Funeral services were held at the Plains Church, Dec. 16, in charge of Jacob Z. Rittenhouse.

Cressman, Wilfred S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron S. Cressman, was born at Strasburg, Ont.; died suddenly at his home in Bridgeport, Ont., Dec. 3, 1963, In 1941 he was married to Florence Hollman, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Clifford), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Alvin Clemens and Mrs. Minerva Honsberger). He was a member of the Stirling Avenue Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 6, in charge of James R. Reusser.

Eby, Irvin E., son of Christian R. and Fannie S (Ebersole) Eby, was born near Cearfoss, Md., July 12, 1914; died very suddenly of a heart attack while on the street in Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 2, 1963; aged 49 y. 3 m. 20 d. On Aug. 31, 1934, he was married to Sarah Semler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Irvin Jay and Larry Ray), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Naomi - Mrs. Earl R. Shank), and 2 brothers (Amos E. and Ira E.). His parents and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, where funeral services were held Nov. 5, in charge of De Witt Miller; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Gingerich, Andrew, was born at Munich, Germany, May 23, 1876; died at the Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, Ind., Dec. 26, 1963; aged 87 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Jan. 1, 1901, he was married to Mary Martin, who died in 1937. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Eldon Birky, Mrs. Willis Speicher, Mrs. Emory Birky, and Nellie Gingerich), 5 sons (Alvin, Delmar, Irvin, Edward and Joseph), 29 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He was a charter member of the Hopewell Church, Kouts, Ind., where funeral services were held Dec. 28, in charge of Samuel S. Miller and Emanuel Birky.

Gingerich, Barbara J., daughter of Jephthah and Barbara (Eimen) Gingerich, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 17, 1899; died of cancer at Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 1, 1964; aged 64 y. 2 m. 15 d. Surviving are one brother (Rufus) and 2 sisters (Arvilla - Mrs. Lewis Yoder and Lydia - Mrs. J.W. Howard). She was a worker in children's homes. She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 3, in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber and J. John J. Miller.

Halterman, Ida Matilde, daughter of Sellestine and Sarah (Bayse) Whitmer, was born near Mathias, W. Va., Dec. 9, 1874; died at Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1963; aged 88 y. 11 m. 19 d. On Aug. 3, 1899, she was married to David Halterman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Geneva, Mrs. Minnie Trumbo, and Mrs. E.B. Caplinger), 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (William). She was member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Hermon Church, Dec. 1, in charge of Linden M. Wenger and Rowland Shank.

Hostetler, Noah, son of Isaac and Mattie (Miller) Hostetler, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 12, 1884; died near Duncansville, Pa., Dec. 9, 1963; aged 79 y. 6 m. 27 d. His wife, Emma Catherine Kauffman, preceded him in death, as did also 3 brothers, 6 sisters, 3 infant sons, and one grandson. Surviving are 4 children (Emma, Paul, Cora - Mrs. Freeman Thomas, and Charles). He was a member of the Blough Church, and attended the Hyasota Mission Sunday school for 27 years. Funeral services were held at the Bough Church, Dec. 11, in charge of Donald Speigle and Elvin Holsopple.

Kauffman, Jacob J., son of Joseph and Gertrude Kauffman, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., Jan. 9, 1862; died Nov. 29, 1963; aged 101 y. 10 m. 20 d. On Dec. 26, 1897, he was married to Lizzie Miller, who died May 23, 1961. Surviving are 4 children (Joseph, Daniel, Priscilla Boynton, and Ruth), 14 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. He joined the Mennonite Church in his early youth and remained faithful until death. Funeral services were held at the Bowne Church, Clarksville, Mich., Dec. 2, with T.E. Schrock and Daniel Zook in charge.

Kauffman, Simon L., son of Gideon and Elizabeth (Livingstone) Kauffman, was born near Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 6, 1874; died at Somerset, Pa., Jan. 1, 1964; aged 89 y. 11 m. 26 d. He was never married and was the last of 7 children. Surviving are 3 nieces. He accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour at the age of 75, and became a member of the Thomas Church. Funeral services were held at the Henderson, Funeral Home, Johnstown, Jan. 4, in charge of Aldus J. Wingard; interment in Thomas Cemetery.

Lehman, Martin Clifford., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Martin) Lehman, was born at Dalton, Ohio, March 16, 1883; died at Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 22, 1963; in an accident while trying to back the car out of the garage; aged 80 y. 9 m. 6 d. On Aug. 16, 1905, he was married to Lydia Leichty, who survives. In 1911 he was ordained as minister, and served in India for many years. He also served as teacher and MCC worker. Surviving are 2 daughters (Elizabeth Irene - Mrs. Edwin Weaver, Nigeria, and Lydia Carolyn - Mrs. Robert Bender), 3 brothers (Ivan, Clayton, and David Elban), 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. One son and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member o the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, in charge of Howard J. Zehr and J.D. Graber.

Miller, Sarah, daughter of Elia and Anna (Marner) Stutsman, was born at Sharon Center, near Iowa City, Oct. 26, 1874; died at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 26, 1963; aged 89 y. 1 m. On Dec. 5, 1895, she was married to Lewis J. Miller, who died March 16, 1949. Surviving are 3 children (Erma - Mrs. Jacob L. Erb, Glen R. Miller, and L. Wallace Miller), a niece who was reared as a daughter in the family (Vivian Stutsman Troyer), one sister (Emma - Mrs. Sanford C. Yoder), one brother (Dr E.E. Stutsman), 8 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. One daughter died at birth, and 6 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, Kalona, Iowa. Memorial services were held at the Yoder Funeral Home, Goshen, Dec. 28, in charge of John H. Mosemann and S.C. Yoder; funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, Dec. 30 in charge of the home ministers.

Nissley, Lydia, daughter of Yost and Barbara (Stienman) Yoder, was born near Bertrand, Nebr., June 4, 1883; died at the Northern Pacific Hospital, Glendive, Mont., Dec. 24, 1963; aged 80 y. 5 m. 20 d. On April 2, 1908, she was married to David Nissley, who died in 1947. Surviving are 3 sons (David, Rufus, and Rudolph), 4 daughters (Barbara - Mrs. Monroe Chupp, Kathryn - Mrs. Lloyd Hostetler, Ann - Mrs. Clifford Kauffman, and Ruth - Mrs. Ernest Mullet), a foster daughter (Rosella White), 37 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Eli), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Dave Yoder and Sally Yoder). She was a charter member of the Little White Chapel, West Glendive, Mont. Funeral services were held at the Red Top Church, in charge of Jonas Beachy.

Roth, Lester, son of Chris and Veronica (Kennel) Roth, was born at Britton, Ont., Feb. 4, 1923; died at his home, Britton, of a brain tumor, Dec. 23, 1963; aged 35 y. 10 m. 19 d On Sept. 27, 1952, he was married to Marcella Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Gwen, Barry, and Charles), his father, 4 brothers (Clarence, Elmer, Clayton, and Marvin), and 5 sisters (Emma - Mrs. Clayton Schultz, Viola - Mrs. Abner Leis, Mildred - Mrs. Melvin Shantz, Gladys - Mrs. Jacob Spenler, and Marjorie - Mrs. Ervin Albrecht). He was a member of the Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, Ont., where funeral services were held Dec. 26, in charge of Menno Zehr and David Jantzi.

Short, Joseph L., son of Joseph B. and Christina (King) Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1896; died at his furniture store in Archbold of a heart attack., Jan. 2, 1964; aged 67 y. 4 m. 5 d. On April 30, 1918, he was married to Katy Yoder, who survives. He was a licensed mortician and furniture store owner and one daughter and one son (Bernice - Mrs. Mahlon Detter and Robert G.), and 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elmer, Emanuel, and Ira), and 4 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Menno Beck, Leah - Mrs. Elmer Werder, Barbara - Mrs. Clifford Armstrong, and Anna Mae Short). Two infant children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 5, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse; interment at Pettisville, Ohio.

Thomas, John A, son of Abraham and Catherine (Speicher) Thomas, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 29, 1881; died in Somerset Co., Pa., Dec. 25, 1963; aged 82 y. 6 m. 26 d. He was married to Mary Berkey, who died Dec. 30, 1956. For 35 years he was closely associated with the Johnstown Bible School. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Edna Nussbaum) and one brother (Ephraim). He was a member of the Stahl Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 28, in charge of Sanford Shetler, assisted by David Alwine, Harold Thomas, Harry Y. Shetler, and Paul Roth.

Unzicker, Samuel Ernest., son of August and Elizabeth (Birkey) Unzicker, was born near Morton, Ill., March 17, 1876; died at the Eureka (Ill.) Hospital, Nov. 21, 1963; aged 87 y. 8 m. 4 d. On Dec. 23, 1902, he was married to Sarah Streider, who died April 28, 1959. Also preceding him in death were one daughter, one grandson, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. Surviving are 2 sons (Roy and Archie), 3 daughters (Alma - Mrs. Harold Zehr, Katherine - Mrs. Amos Hostetler, and Edna - Mrs. Daniel Teuscher), 30 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (Julius), and 3 sisters (Mrs. V.W. Springer, Mrs. Andrew Ulrich, and Mrs. Prosper Heppard). He was one of the first members of the Linn Township Amish Mennonite congregation, and served there as a deacon for over 30 years. Funeral services were held at the Linn Township Amish Mennonite Church, Nov. 23, in charge of John Hostetler, assisted by Dan Hostetler and Harold Hostetler; burial in Harmony Cemetery, Metamora, Ill.

Wagler, Ben, son of John C. and Lydia (Knepp) Wagler, was born Oct. 15, 1903; died at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Ind., Dec. 19, 1963; aged 60 y. 2 m. 4 d. On Jan. 6, 1925, he was married to Sarah Stoll, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters and 4 sons (Corine - Mrs. Dave Miller, Wilma - Mrs. Martin Miller, Albert, Bennie, Jr., Lydia - Mrs. Arthur Stoll, Emma - Mrs. Delbert Stoll, John Dee, Jeanne, and Adrian), 25 grandchildren, one sister, and one brother (Mrs. Amanda Swartzendruber and Victor). Two infant sons preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted by Joseph Graber and Peter Eicher; burial in Stoll Cemetery.

Wagler, Katie L., daughter of Jacob J. and Sarah (Leatherman) Yoder, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Oct. 24, 1887; died Dec. 21, 1963; aged 76 y. 1 m. 27 d.  In Dec. 1913, she was married to Jonas K. Wagler, who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were one son, one grandchild, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.  Surviving are 6 children (Sarah - Mrs. Henry Lengacher, Maggie - Mrs. Jake Swartzentruber, Lizzie - Mrs. John Gingerich, Mary - Mrs. Alvin Knepp, Lydia - Mrs. Harvey Knepp, and Martha - Mrs. Ezra Stoll), 60 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (John and Henry), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Fanny Raber, Hannah, Sarah, Rose, and Mrs. Menno P. Graber).  Funeral services were onducted by Joseph Graber and Peter Eicher; burial in Stoll Cemetery.

Yoder, Gabriel J., son of Jonas and Barbara Yoder, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Feb. 14, 1886; died at Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 18, 1963; aged 77 y. 10 m. 4 d. He was married to Orpha Cripe, who died April 2, 1917. On Aug. 27, 1921, he was married to Ida Weirich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. Edward Birkey, Rachel - Mrs. Clarence Stoody, and Ruby - Mrs. Ivan Holderman), 5 sons (Richard, Roland, Raymond, Roy, and Robert), 20 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Venus). He was a member of the Belmont Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 21, in charge of Ray Bair and Charles Burkholder; interment in Shore Cemetery.

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Byler, Rufus Z., son of Abiah and Lydia (Zook) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., June 15, 1898; died at Clanton, Ala., Dec. 25, 1963; aged 65 y. 6 m. 10 d. On April 19, 1921, he was married to Fannie Smitherman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Paul and David), 2 daughters (Mrs. Louise Martin and Mary Ruth Lee), 11 grandchildren, one brother and 4 sisters (Jesse, Anna - Mrs. Ezra Mayer, Ella - Mrs. Daniel Longenecker, Mary, and Barbara). He was a minister in the Pentecostal Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, in charge of the home ministers.

Erb, Daniel H., son of Abram H. and Annie (Herr) Erb, was born near East Petersburg, Pa., July 22, 1885; died at the home of his son, Howard, East Petersburg, Dec. 15, 1963; aged 80 y. 5 m. 3 d. His wife, Amanda (Shenk) Erb died in 1957. Surviving are 3 children (Miriam - Mrs. Joseph Brubaker, Daniel, and Howard), 15 grandchildren, and 9 brothers and sisters (Elmer, Abraham, David, Rudy, Jonas, Mrs. Katie Shreiner, Emma - Mrs. Elam Peifer, Anna Mae - Mrs. Landis Huber, and Mabel - Mrs. Ben Nolt). He was a member of the East Petersburg Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 28, in charge of Christian Frank (who died 8 days later) and Irvin Kreider.

Frank, Christian W., son of Phares and Ellen (Weidman) Frank, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., April 10, 1903; died as the result of a stroke at the Lancaster General Hospital, Jan. 5, 1964; aged 69 y. 8 m. 26 d. He was ordained as a minister of the Landisville Mennonite Church on Sept. 5, 1935, and as bishop of the Landisville District on Jan 14, 1961. On Aug. 27, 1929, he was married to Mae Rohrer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter and twin sons (Elizabeth A., Carl R., and Clair R.), and 2 brothers (Henry W. and Irvin W.). One daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Landisville Church, Jan. 8, in charge of Barton Gehman, Paul Gingerich, David Thomas, Clarence Lutz, and Homer Bomberger; interment in Landisville Cemetery.

High, John D., son of Mahlon and Anna (Detweiler) High, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 17, 1872; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 26, 1963; aged 91 y. 10 m. 9 d. On Dec. 21, 1895, he was married to Mary Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Mahlon and Arthur M.), 2 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 30, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace.

High, Joseph D., son of Mahlon and Anna (Detweiler) High, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 19, 1879; died at the Sellersville (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 15, 1963; aged 87 y. 27 d. Surviving are one brother (John D.) and 2 nephews. He was a member of the Deep Run Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 19, in charge of Marvin Anders and Wilson Overholt.

Roth, Loren Scott, son of Arnold C. and Lucille M. (Schultz) Roth, was born Oct. 18, 1963; died Jan. 2, 1964; aged 2 m. 15 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Peter and Anthony), one sister (Barbara), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Schultz and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Roth), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Emma Christner). Funeral services were held at the Shore church, Shipshewana, Ind., Jan. 4, in charge of Orvin Hooley, Homer Miller, and Percy Miller.

Rush, Bryan K., son of Harold and Kathleen (Embraz) Rush, Levittown, Pa., was stillborn, Sept. 23, 1963. Graveside services were held at the Deep Run Cemetery, Bedminster, Bucks Co., Pa., Sept. 23, in charge of Wilson Overholt.

Smith, Barbara, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Leatherman) Overholt, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 3, 1867; died in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Dec. 22, 1963; aged 96 y. 19 d. On April 16, 1898, she was married to Harvey Smith, who died Dec. 17, 1958. Surviving are 2 daughters and 4 sons (Harvey O., Joseph O., Mrs. Anna Dunlap, Henry O., Mary Etta - Mrs. Marvin Moyer, and Raymond O.), 30 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. Three sons and one daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, Erwin Nace.

Teets, Eugene Guile, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Teets, Mathias, W. Va., died Jan. 5, 1964; aged 2 years. He had not been well since birth. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Leon), one sister (Peggy), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harry Combs). Funeral services were held at the Salem Church, Jan. 7, in charge of Moses Slabaugh and S.A. Shank.

Troyer, Joseph E., son of John and Carolina (Shrock) Troyer, was born near Kokomo, Ind., March 21, 1881; died at his home, Amboy, Ind., Dec. 18, 1963; aged 82 y. 8 m. 28 d. On Dec. 24, 1903, he was married to Della Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son and 3 daughters (John, Mrs. Maynona Ranallo, Mrs. Mary Yoars, and Miriam Troyer). He was a member of the Howard-Miami Church. Funeral services were held at his home, in charge of Emanuel J. Hochstetler and Clayton Sommers; interment in Hensler Cemetery.

Weaver, Amos W., son of John M. and Mary (Weaver) Weaver, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 24, 1888; died at Ephrata, Pa., Dec. 21, 1963; aged 75 y. 4 m. 27 d. On Nov. 17, 1910, he was married to Anna W. Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Mabel, Lizzie - Mrs. Levi Oberholtzer, Anna, Mary, Alta, Emma - Mrs. Amos Zeiset, Esther, Amos, and Lillian - Mrs. Jason Shaum), 22 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ida - Mrs. Levi Martin, and Annie - Mrs. Herman Seppi), one brother (Aaron). He was a member of the Springville Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, in charge of Aaron Horning and Milo Lehman.

Wilkins, Dallas Paige, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Wilkins, was born at Needmore, W. Va., Aug. 16, 1936; died while en route from the hospital at Winchester, Va., to a hospital at Richmond, Va., Dec. 22, 1963; aged 27 y. 4 m. 6 d. Death was due to coming in contact with 34,500 volts of electricity while working as a foreman at the Winchester Rubber Plant. He lived 3 days after the accident and was fully conscious to the last. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Pratts Wilkins, Stephens City, Va., 2 daughters (Brenda and Donna), his parents, 2 brothers (Wilfred and Larry), and his grandmother (Mrs. Ada Wise). He was a member of the Salem Church. Funeral services were held at the Jones Funeral Home, Winchester, Dec 26, in charge of S.A. shank and Ralph Hoffmeyer; burial in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Zook, Erma O., daughter of John and Lizzie Peachey, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., June 24, 1913; died at her home near Chesapeake, Va., Oct, 2, 1963; aged 50 y. 3 m. 8 d. In 1932, she was married to Henry H. Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Caroline Sheets, Mrs. Esther Myers, and Mrs. Sarah Miller), 2 sons (Marvin and David), one half sister (Mrs. Frances Lapp), and 12 grandchildren. She was a member of the Hope Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, Fentress, Va., in charge of Eli Kramer and Robert Mast.

Transcribed by C. Wheeler - British Columbia