Gospel Herald Obituaries - July, 1964

| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LVII, Number 26 - July 7, 1964 - pp 590, 591

Bender, Christian, son of Joseph M. and Elizabeth (Ruby) Bender, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., April 21, 1884; died a Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, June 7, 1964; aged 80 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Nov. 30, 1911, he was married to Fannie Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ervin, Wilmer, and Anson), 2 brothers (John and Ezra), 3 sisters (Lena - Mrs. Noah Wagler, Katie - Mrs. Christian Lebold, and Annie - Mrs. Christian Baechler), 14 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the East Zorra Church, June 9, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Daniel Zehr, and Henry Yantzi.

Blough, Lydia, daughter of Jeremiah and Lizzie (Lehman) Livingston, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., April 21, 1873; died at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., June 11, 1964; aged 91 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Oct. 8, 1899, she was married to William J. Blough, who died May 8, 1952. One son, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Clayton K. and Freeman W.), 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Stahl Church, where funeral services were held June 14, in charge of Sanford G. Shetler, David C. Alwine, and Melvin Nussbaum.

Brilhart, J. Frank, son of Preacher John A. and Mary (Hummel) Brilhart, was born at Rockton, Pa., Aug. 25, 1890; died at his home in Scottdale, Pa., May 11, 1964; aged 73 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Nov. 24, 1931, he was married to Anna Harshberger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Don), one daughter (Ruth Ann - Mrs. Chester Peachey), one sister (Mrs. Minerva Johnson), and one brother (David). One son preceded him in death. He was for many years a member of and faithful worker in the Kingview Church, where funeral services were held May 14, in charge of A. J. Metzler and Edwin Alderfer; interment in Scottdale Cemetery.

Gehman, Hettie L., daughter of Henry and Barbara (Wenger) Leinbach, was born Feb. 10, 1889; died at Goodville, Pa., June 4, 1964; aged 75 y. 3 m. 25 d. She was married to Jacob B. Gehman, who died Dec. 19, 1958. Surviving are one foster daughter (Marian Doebler) and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held June 8, in charge of H. Z. Good, Wilmer Leaman, and Ben Zeiset.

Geoff, Lizzie H., daughter of Jacob S. and Elizabeth H. (Kulp) Kulp, was born at Bedminster, Pa.; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa.,May 31, 1964. She was married to Jacob A. Geoff, who died in March, 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Edna - Mrs. William Strohe and Viola - Mrs. Peter Hunsberger), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Mrs. Annie Overholt), and one brother (John H.). She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held June 3, in charge of Marvin Anders and Russell B. Musselman.

Hines, John, son of Jefferson and Emily (Saville) Hines, was born at Inkerman, W. Va., May 8, 1876; died suddenly at his home near Moorefield, W. Va., June 8, 1964; age 88 y. 1 m. He was married to Susan Bott, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Loring, Raymond, Viola, and Velvie - Mrs. Charles Wise), 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Otis). He was a member of the Salem Church, Baker, W. Va. Funeral services were held at the Thrush Funeral Home, June 10, in charge of S. A. Shank; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Jewitt, Viola May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ananias Shantz, was born at Kitchener, Ont., July 27, 1900; died at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, June 15, 1964; aged 63 y. 10 m. 19 d. She was married to Edwin W. Jewitt, Preston, Ont., who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Howard E., Clayton W., and Ervin R.), 5 daughters (Florence, Barbara - Mrs. Murray Raddatz, Edith - Mrs. Harold Sider, Mildred, and Shirley), one brother (Veloras B.), one stepbrother (Bert Rodger), 2 sisters (Velma - Mrs. Earl Snider and Vietta - Mrs. Elmer Gerber), and 12 grandchildren. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where memorial services were held June 18, conducted by C. F. Derstine and Howard Good.

Kipfer, Noah, son of Mennon and Leah (Gingerich ) Kipfer, was born at Zurich, Ont., March 6, 1883; died after a long illness at his home near Manson, Iowa, May 5, 1964; aged 81 y. 1 m. 29 d. On Dec. 22, 1915, he was married to Bertha Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Lorene - Mrs. Carl Hansen, Evelyn - Mrs. Kenneth Hansen, Fern - Mrs. Norman Funk, Eldridge, and Ervin), 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Simon, Sol, David, and Ezra), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Tom Kyle and Mrs. Ella Disjardine). He was a member of the Manson Church, where funeral services wereheld May 7, in charge of A. Keith Hauser, Nick Stoltzfus, and James Detweiler; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Moyer, Anna M., daughter of Samuel O. and Magdalene (Musselman) Martin, was born at New Holland, Pa., Aug. 20, 1882; died at her home, Lancaster, Pa., June 4, 1964; aged 81 y. 9 m. 15 d. On Oct. 29, 1914, she was married to Arthur T. Moyer, who died Jan. 25, 1924. She and her husband worked at the Welsh Mountain Mission Chapel, where he was shot by a thief who was stealing corn from the mission. Surviving are one daughter (Elizabeth), 2 sisters (Mrs. Nora Graybill and Phebe - Mrs. J. Paul Graybill), and one brother (Paul M.). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, Lancaster, where funeral services were held June 8, in charge of James M. Shank and Amos W. Shertzer; interment in Groffdale Cemetery.

Miller, Edith Pearl, daughter of William and Martha (Freed) Wiler, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., Jan. 12, 1880; died June 15, 1964; aged 84 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Dec. 25, 1901, she was married to Harry D. Miller, who preceded her in death by 10 days. Surviving are 4 daughters (Frieda - Mrs. Maynard Atwater, Lucile - Mrs. Perry J. Miller, Pauline - Mrs. Orvin Hooley, and Kathryn - Mrs. Ellis Zook), 17 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. One sister and 3 great-grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and Homer J. Miller.

Moyer, Ida R., daughter of John F. and Clara (Rickert) Detweiler, was born in West Rockhill Twp., Pa., Aug. 18, 1893; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 2, 1964; aged 70 y. 9 m. 15 d. On Oct. 16, 1912, she was married to Bishop Jacob M. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Nelson, Esther - Mrs. Curtis Bergen, Jacob, Anna - Mrs. Claude Groff, Paul, and Clara - Mrs. Homer Kalb), 17 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Anna Delp, Mrs. Preston Alderfer, and Mrs. Irwin Gehman). Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held June 6, in charge of Arthur D. Ruth, John E. Lapp, and Stanley Shenk.

Nice, Elias P., son of Gideon and Emma (Price) Nice, died at the Eastern Mennonite Convalescent Home, Hatfield, Pa., June 17, 1964. His wife, Bertha (Clemmer) Nice, died in 1917. Surviving are 2 sons (Harlan and Paul), 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Kathryn Delp), and 2 brothers (Price and Harry P.). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held June 22, in charge of John E. Lapp and Russell B. Musselman.

Slaubaugh, Milton C., son of Henry and Magdalena (Miller) Slaubaugh, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, June 27, 1885; died at his home near Kalona, Iowa, June 16, 1964; aged 78 y. 11 m. 20 d. On May 13, 1913, he was married to Nettie Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are one son and 3 daughters (Gerald, Pauline, and Doris - Mrs. Dave Plank), one brother (William H.), and one grandchild. He was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held June 18, in charge of A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.

Strawderman, George, was born Jan. 4, 1876; died May 4, 1964; aged 88 y. 3 m. He was married to Dorcas Dove Strawderman, who died in 1937. Surviving are one son (Arnold), 2 daughters (Maggie Albright and Eula), 2 brothers (Ben and Simon), and 2 sisters (Hanna Albright and Ellen). He was a member of the Salem Church, Baker, W. Va. Funeral services were held at the Rock Oak Brethren Church, May 7, in charge of S. A. Shank.

Wilker, William Andrew, son of Daniel and Laura (Bast) Wilker, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Sept. 9, 1937; died at his home in a tractor accident, June 9, 1964; aged 26 y. 9 m. On June 8, 1963, he was married to Marie Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving is a brother (Elroy), and 3 sisters (Marion - Mrs. William Breedon, Freida - Mrs. Irvin Gerber, and Lauretta). He was a member of the Riverdale Church, where funeral services were held June 12, in charge of Menno Zehr and David K. Jantzi.

Transcribed by Janice Wilbur, Utah

UP


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LVII, Number 27 - July 14, 1964 - pg 615

Hochstedler, Menno, was born at Kalona, Iowa, April 20, 1915; died of a heart attack at the Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., June 13, 1964; aged 49 y. 1 m. 24 d. On March 19, 1939, he was married to Rosa Mae Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Foster, Mrs. Sharon Lou Satterlee, and Clifford Wayne), 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Ezra, Sylvan, Mrs. Mary Schlabach, Mrs. Annie Miller, and Mrs. Clairsie Yoder). He was a member of the Leo Church, where funeral services were held June 15, in charge of Carl J. Rudy.

Mumaw, Esther F., daughter of Mrs. Lillie Forry Mosemann and the late John H. Mosemann, was born at Lancaster, Pa., July 24, 1905; died unexpectedly at her home in Park View, Harrisonburg, Va., June 17, 1964; aged 58 y. 10 m. 24 d. On May 27, 1928, she was married to John R. Mumaw, who was attending the annual Mennonite Mission Board meeting at La Junta, Colo., at the time of her death. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Helen - Mrs. Laban Peachey, Grace N., Catherine R., Lois - Mrs. Emanuel Martin, and Miriam), 6 grandchildren, her mother, 3 brothers (Paul F., Daniel F., and John H.), and 2 sisters (Martha Mosemann and Mrs. Clarence Denlinger). She was a member of the Lindale Church. Funeral services were held at the College Chapel, June 21, in charge of Moses Slabaugh, A. J. Metzler, and Linden Wenger; interment in Lindale Cemetery.

Roth, Lydia, daughter of Christian and Catherine (Honderich) Bender, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 14, 1872; died at the Stratford General Hospital, April 26, 1964, aged 91 y. 9 m. 12 d. On Jan. 13, 1895, she was married to Noah Roth, who preceded her in death May 8, 1939. Surviving are 4 sons and 2 daughters (Simon, Ezra, Aaron, Josiah, Katie - Mrs. Moses Brenneman, and Marion - Mrs. Alvin Ramseyer), 38 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. One son, 5 brothers, 5 sisters, 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Cassel Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, April 28, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Dan Zehr, Dan Wagler, and Henry Yantzi.

Transcribed by Janice Wilbur, Utah

UP


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LVII, Number 1 - July 28, 1964 - pp 637, 638

Bradie, Edward J., son of Fred and Fannie (Ballaman) Bradie, was born at Secor, Ill., Jan. 28, 1890; died at Peoria, Ill., July 1, 1964; aged 74 y. 5 m. 3 d. On May 9, 1912, he was married to Myrtle Atterbury, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter an 2 sons (Maureen - Mrs. Fred Selburg, Harold, and Byron), 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Stoller and Lizzie Bradle), 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. One daughter died in infancy. He was a member of the Ann Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Davison Funeral Home, July 3, in charge of J. J. Hostetler; interment in Olio Cemetery.

Burkholder, Lula F., daughter of Timothy and Mary (Powell) Wenger, died at her home in Denhigh, Va., after a long illness, May 7, 1964; aged 68 y. She was married to Lewis A. Burkholder, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are one son (Joseph Lehman), 3 grandchildren, 2 stepdaughters (Mrs. Levi Weber and Frances Burkholder), 3 stepsons (James, Nelson, and Lewis A., Jr.), 2 brothers (Roy and Powell), and 4 sisters (Mrs. A. W. Hershberger, Sr., Mrs. E. H. Miller, Mrs. Abram Shaddinger, and Mrs. S. H. Brunk, Sr.).
Memorial services were held at the Warwick River Church the morning of May 9, with Truman H. Brunk and John H. Shenk officiating. A second service and burial took place in the afternoon at the Mt. Pleasant Church, Chesapeake, with Amos Wenger and Phil Miller officiating.

Eichelberger, Ethel Mae, daughter of Charles and Mildred Zieglowsky, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, Feb. 21, 1921; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, June 30, 1964; aged 43 y. 4 m. 9 d. On Nov. 28, 1940, she was married to Alie Eichelberger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Roger, Dean, Gary, and Sharlene), her parents, 4 brothers (Cloyce, Clarence, Wilbur, and Wilmer), and one sister (Virginia - Mrs. Earl Capp). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held July 2, in charge of Vernon S. Gerig and Robert Hartzler.

Freed, Araminta (Keeler), was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 27, 1883; died at the Unionville Convalescent Home, May 21, 1964; aged 80 y. 7 m. 24 d. She was married to Edward F. Freed, who died in Sept., 1951. Surviving are 2 children (Bertha and Henry K.). She was a member of the Towamencin Church, where funeral services were held May 25, in charge of Harold Fly and Ellis Mack.

Getz, John R., son of Noah L. and Fannie (Rohrer) Getz, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 27, 1883; died at his home in Lititz, Pa., June 10, 1964; aged 80 y. 9 m. 14 d. His wife, Annie Shertzer Getz, survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna and Ruth Getz), 2 brothers (Noah R. and Harry R.), and one sister (Mrs. Marie Bacon). He was a member of the Lititz Church, where funeral services were held June 13, in charge of Lester B. Wenger and Melvin H. Lauver; interment in Reformed Cemetery, East Petersburg.

Grace, Catherine Ann, infant daughter of Carl and Shirley Grace, Hicksville, N. Y., was born March 4, 1964; died of a heart tumor July 2, 1964; aged 3 m. 28 d. Funeral services were conducted by John I. Smucker at the Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, Pa., July 4; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville. Memorial services were held July 6 at the Mennonite House of Friendship, N.Y.C.

Harshbarger, Reuben A., son of Jacob and Mary (Eash) Harshbarger, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Aug. 3, 1874; died at the Horn Convalescent Home, Wooster, Ohio, July 2, 1964; aged 89 y. 10 m. 29 d. On Sept. 30, 1897, he was married to Mary Yoder, who died in 1949. Surviving are 2 daughters (Irene - Mrs. Albert Zook and Effie - Mrs. Daivd Markley), one son (Alphaus), one foster daughter (Bertha - Mrs. Harley King), 10 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Orrville Church. Memorial services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, Orrville, July 4, in charge of J. Lester Graybill; additional services at the Hostetler Funeral Home, West Liberty, Ohio, July 6, interment in South Union Cemetery.

Hostetler, Minnie, daughter of William and Nancy Pletcher, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., May 24, 1878; died at the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, after a short illness, June 24, 1964; aged 86 y. 1 m. On Jan. 30, 1912, she was married to Henry Hostetler. Surviving are 2 brothers (Landon and Curtis). She was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held June 27, in charge of Donald E. Yoder and Early C. Bontrager; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Kinsinger, Kores E., son of Eli and Susanna (Yoder) Kinsinger, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Dec. 11, 1876; died, after a long illness, at his home near Parnell, Iowa, June 16, 1964; aged 87 y. 6 m. 5 d. He lived on the same farm for over 60 years. On Dec. 8, 1904, he was married to Emma Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Russell), 2 daughters, Orpah and Lois), 2 granddaughters, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Menno and Simon), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Marner and Ella - Mrs. Joe Gnagey). One son, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the West Union Church, where funeral services were held June 18, in charge of Hreman E. Ropp.

Kratz, J. Philip, son of Elmer and Mamie (Moyer) Kratz, was born March 9, 1952; died near Elroy, Pa., June 19, 1964; of a heart condition, aged 12 y. 3 m. 10 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Perkiomenville Church, June 23, in charge of Abram G. Metz and Stanley Godshall.

Landis, John Harold, son of John H. and Kathryn (Buckwalter) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., April 19, 1955; died at the Troy (Pa.) Community Hospital of a brain tumor, following a 7-month illness, May 20, 1964; aged 9 y. 1 m. 1 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by 2 sisters (Jean and Kay), grandparents (Freeland and Florence Buckwalter and Hettie Landis), and great-grandfather (Elam J. Huber). One infant brother preceded him in death. He attended the Morris Run Sunday School. Funeral services were held at the Kleese Funeral Home, Canton, Pa., May 22; interment in Mellinger Cemetery, Lancaster, Pa., May 23.

Martin, infant son of J. Elvin and Vaverne (Sensenig) Martin, Ephrata, Pa., died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, June 21, 1964. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother (Ray), one sister (Dawn), his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Orie Miller), his paternal grandfather (Aaron G. Martin), and maternal great-grandmother (Mrs. Carrie Myers). Graveside services were held at the Metzler Cemetery, June 23, in charge of Mahlon Zimmerman.

Moser, Martin D.
, son of Jacob J. and Fannie (Welty) Moser, was born near Dalton, Ohio, April 22, 1881; died at the Wayne County Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, June 20, 1964; aged 83 y. 1 m. 29 d. On Dec. 27, 1906, he was married to Bertha Bixler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Helen - Mrs. Delvin Kirchhofer), 2 sons (Virgil and Warren), 4 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Sarah Lehman). Two daughters, one son, and 2 infant sons preceded him in death. He taught elementary schools in Wayne County for over 40 years and served as church chorister for more than 35 years. He was a member of the Orrville Church, where funeral services were held June 22, in charge of J. Lester Graybill and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in Kidron Church Cemetery.

Rupp, Ira H., son of Henry H. and Anna C. (Nofziger) Rupp, was born near Pettisville, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1896; died at his home near Wauseon, Ohio, June 20, 1964; aged 67 y. 6 m. 22 d. On Nov. 16, 1920, he was married to Sara Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Donald, Marie - Mrs. Nolan Yoder, and Harold), his mother, and one sister (Lorene - Mrs. Weldon Pursel). He was a member of the Tedrow Church, where funeral services were held June 22, in charge of Roy Sauder and Carl Yoder; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Steinman, Catherine, daughter of John and Susanna (Gasho) Steinman, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., April 12, 1880; died at her home in Wellesley, June 17, 1964; aged 84 y. 2 m. 5 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Noah and Enos) and 2 sisters (Barbara and Mrs. David Bast). One brother and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held June 19, in charge of Chris Streicher and Chris O. Erb.

Transcribed by Janice Wilbur, Utah

UP


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LVII, Number 29 - July 28, 1964 - pp 655, 656

Bast, Ezra, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Boshart) Bast, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Aug. 17, 1901; died at the Stratford General Hospital, after a long illness, June 23, 1964; aged 62 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Dec. 8, 1927, he was married to Lena Stere, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Glenn), 5 daughters (Laurene - Mrs. Edward Zehr, Audrey - Mrs. Gordon Steinman, Mary Ellen - Mrs. John Ruby, Phyllis, and Sharon), 3 sisters (Irene - Mrs. William Yost, Clara - Mrs. Clayton Kropf, and Dorothy - Mrs. Edgar Moyer), 4 brothers (Allan, Wesley, John, and Nelson), and 10 grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held June 26, in charge of David Schwartzentruber, Dan Zehr, Dan Wagler, and Henry Yantzi.

Bleile, Lewis G., was born at Nappanee, Ind., March 2, 1879; died at the LuAnn Nursing Home, Nappanee, Ind., June 7, 1964; aged 85 y. 3 m. 5 d. On March 9, 1909, he was married to Olive Flowers, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary - Mrs. Max Yohn), one son (Harold L.), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the North Main Street Church, were funeral services were held June 10, in charge of Richard W. Yoder and Homer F. North.

Boshart, Samuel, son of Peter and Nancy (Shultz) Boshart, was born at Milverton, Ont., June 23, 1904; died of a heart attack at his home in Milverton, July 6, 1964, aged 60 y. 13 d. On July 1, 1926, he was married to Florence Kipfer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul), daughters (Lois - Mrs. Mervin Leis and Laurene), 2 brothers (Emmual and Ezra), one sister (Salome - Mrs. Menno Erb), and 4 grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Poole Church, where funeral services were held July 9, in charge of Herbert Schultz and Christian Brunk.

Burkholder, Pauline Elizabeth, daughter of Martin L. and Etta (Swartz) Burkholder, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 28 ,1911; died at her home in Park View, Harrisonburg, Va., after a lingering illness, June 17, 1964; aged 52 y. 5 m. 20 d. Surviving are 3 sisters and 5 brothers (Esther, Eva, Ruth, Marion, Paul, Herman, Clayton , and Clifford). She was a member of the Pike Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 19, in charge of Lloyd Horst and Daniel Brubaker; interment in Weaver Church Cemetery.

Derstine, Clyde Chester, son of Chester T. and Ruth (Detweiler) Derstine, of Dublin, Pa., was born at Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 15, 1941; died suddenly in a car accident on Route 22, near Jonestown, Pa., June 7, 2964; aged 22 y. 5 m. 23 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Ruth Elaine), 2 brothers (James and David), and his paternal grandmother (Mrs. Lizzie Derstine). He was a member of the Deep Run Church, were funeral services were held June 11, in charge of Wilson Overholt and Richard Detweiler.

Detweiler, Brian H., son of Walton N. and Esther (Halteman) Detweiler, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 1, 1957; died at his home, of a chest infection, June 29, 1964; aged 6 y. 5 m. 28 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by 4 sisters and 2 brothers (Marilyn - Mrs. Earl Godshall, Gloria, Laverne, Clyde, Ruth Ann, and Sharon Faye) and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Detweiler). Funeral services were held at the Sommers Funeral Home, July 2, in charge of Curtis Bergey and Leroy Godshall; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Erb, Chris K., son of Menno and Mattie (Kennel) Erb, was born in Canada, June 27, 1882; died at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Nebr., after a lingering illness, June 29, 1964, aged 82 y. 2 d. On Feb. 13, 1907, he was married to Barbara Oswald, who died Dec. 2, 1956. One son, one grandchild, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Leonard and Wilford), 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Menno and Dave). He was a member of the Beemer (Nebr.) Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held July 2, in charge of Sam Oswald and Earnest Kauffman. Burial was made in the Lake Region Mennonite Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, Minn., where his wife is buried.

Haarer, John Jacob, oldest son of Charles and Elizabeth Haarer, was born at Mancelona, Mich., Feb. 19, 1881; died near Mendon, Mich., July 5, 1964; aged 83 y. 4 m. 16 d. On March 27, 1907, he was married to Edna May Eash. Surviving are 4children (Orpha Muhlnickel, Ruby Lederman, Roy, and Charles), 14 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held July 8, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and Homer J. Miller.

Hershberger, Allen H., son of A. P. and Mary (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born at Milford, Nebr., Aug. 21, 1888; died at Lebanon, Oreg., July 4, 1964; aged 75 y. 10 m. 3 d. On Sept. 28, 1911, he was married to Katie Beckler, who died May 11, 1962. Surviving are 10 children (Verle - Mrs. Willard Vogt, Edith - Mrs. Eddie Roth, Clara - Mrs. Truman Miller, Laura - Mrs. Albert Gardner, Warren, Del, Mae Etta - Mrs. Willard Kennel, Wilma - Mrs. Paul Kennel, Otis, and Ivan), 38 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ammon, Paul, and Ezra), and 3 sisters (Lavina Rediger, Iva Hauder, and Lucinda Earnest). He was a member of th Albany Church, where funeral services were held July 7, in charge of David W. Mann; interment in Twin Oaks Cemetery.

Hooley, Elmo R., son of David J. and Ella (Horst) Hooley, was born at North Lawrence, Ohio, May 15, 1922; died at his home, Orrville, Ohio, of a heart attack, July 7, 1964; aged 42 y. 1 m. 22 d. On June 16, 1950, he was married to Melinda Jost, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Ann, Rosemary Kay, and Renee Louise), his mother, one brother (Clarence), and one sister (Rhea). One sister preceded him in death. For the past 15 years he was part owner of Auble-Hooley Funeral Home. He served on the Calvary Hour staff, and sang with music groups and over the radio station. He was a member of the Orrville Church, where funeral services were held July 10, in charge of J. Lester Graybill, Bill and Bob Detweiler; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery, North Lawrence, Ohio.

Transcribed by Janice Wilbur, Utah


||| UP ||| Next --> | <-- Previous |

Copyright 1999 - All rights reserved - Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale, PA
Used with permission by the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, INDIANA
Permission granted to private family researchers to use selected portions of these images to tell their family stories.
May not be mass-produced in any form for commercial purposes.