Gospel Herald Obituaries - March, 1964

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 8 - March 3, 1964, Page 190, 191

Bergey, Abram H., son of Samuel and Amanda (Heckler) Bergey, was born in Franconia, Twp., Pa., Sept. 29, 1876; died at Franconia, Jan. 25, 1964; aged 87 y. 3 m. 27 d. On March 18, 1889, he was married to Katie Wambold, who survives. They observed their 64th wedding anniversary last March. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Katie - Mrs. Rein L. Clemmens and Grace - Mrs. Samuel D. Hackman). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 28, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Menno Souder, and Jacob Moyer.

Burkhart, Fannie E., daughter of Benjamin and Magdalene Bare, was born near Foraker, Ind., Dec. 10, 1871; died at the Mennonite Home near Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 10, 1964; aged 93 y. 2 m. On Dec. 24, 1893; she was married to Elie Bowman Burkhart, who died Sept. 14, 1944. Two sons and one daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters (Ada - Mrs. C.C. Ziegler, Allen, Clara - Mrs. Virgil Haner, Calvin, Nettie - Mrs. Walter Landis, and Gladys), 3 sisters (Mrs. Martha Hostetler, Kathryn - Mrs. Walter Underwood, and Mrs. Nannie Weaver), and 2 brothers (Joe and Mahlon). She united with the Mennonite Church in the early years of her life and was an active member of the church during her long life.

Diller, Barbara Anna, daughter of Jacob E. and Mary (Augsburger) Greider, was born at New Carlisle, Ohio, March 19, 1897; died, following surgery, Dec. 13, 1963; aged 66 y. 8 m. 24 d. In 1917 she was married to Joseph B. Diller, who died Dec. 16, 1926. Surviving are 5 children (Norman, Herman, Mary - Mrs. Dorsa Mishler, Esther - Mrs. Richard Hartman, and Martha - Mrs. Carl Yoder), 14 grandchildren, and one sister (Selena - Mrs. Oliver Headiings). She was a member of the Pike Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 15, in charge of Paul Smith, Harold Good, and Richard Martin.

Flinner, Jemima
, daughter of Wm. J. and Mary (Penrod) Hostetler, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1880; died at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1964; aged 83 y. 2 m. 5 d. On Dec. 18, 1904, she was married to Wm. S. Domer, who died July 12, 1905. On Jan. 20, 1907, she was married to Wm. Flinner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul Domer and Roy and Lawrence Flinner), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Shutt and Mrs. D.B. Hartzler). She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 19, in charge of Paul R. Miller, assisted by Eldon King; interment in Union Hill Cemetery.

Gehman, Howard N., son of Abram R. and Caroline (Nace) Gehman, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., April 6, 1883; died at Souderton, Pa., Jan. 28, 1964; aged 80 y. 9 m. 22 d. He was married to Ida B. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 6 brothers and sisters (Mrs. Jacob Shoemaker, Harrison N., Abram N., Mrs. Elmer Wismer, Mrs. Estella Badman, and Mrs. Henry C. Freed). Four brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 1, in charge of Russell B. Musselman and Jacob M. Moyer.

Hirstein, Aaron B., son of Peter and Lena (Butler) Hirstein, was born near Cullom, Ill., Nov. 15, 1879; died at the Fairbury Hospital, Jan. 9, 1964; aged 84 y. 1 m. 25 d. On Nov. 3, 1903, he was married to Emma Landis, who died Oct. 10, 1910; leaving 3 children (Oliver Koerner [deceased], Eldon, and Marvin). On March 24, 1914, he was married to Martha Showalter, who survives. To this union were born 3 children (Dale, Merle [deceased], and Velma). He was a member of the Cullom Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Cullom Mennonite Church, Jan. 12, with Lester Wence and Levi C. Hartzler in charge.

Hoover, Harvey, son of Christian and Lydia Hoover, was born near Harrisonburg, Ohio, Feb. 14, 1885; died at the Jane Frances Nursing Home, Marlboro, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1964; aged 78 y. 11 m. 9 d. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Jennie Hossler) and one nephew. Earlier in life he was received into the fellowship of the Beech Church, but did not continue the fellowship. Funeral services were held at the Sluss Funeral Home, Louisville, Ohio, in charge of O.N. Johns; interment in Beech Church Cemetery.

Kauffman, Rachel, daughter of Miligan and Mattie Swick, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, May 3, 1876; died at Kalispell, Mont., Jan. 11, 1964; aged 87 y. 8 m. 8 d. She grew to womanhood at Garden City, Mo. On March 10, 1895, she was married to Samuel S. Kauffman, who died in 1931. In 1915 they moved to Montana. Surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Daniel S., Leslie J., John A., Florence Viola Donaldson, and Oscar F.), one sister (Sadie Swick), 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kalispell, in charge of D.D. Brenneman and J.G. Hochstetler.

Landis, Mary B., daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Bergey) Souder, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Dec. 30, 1881; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 18, 1964; aged 82 y. 19 d. On March 12, 1911, she was married to Abram N. Landis, who died Dec. 25, 1958. Surviving are one son (Clarence S.), 3 stepdaughters (Mrs. Lizzie H. Rittenhouse, Edith - Mrs. Alvin D. Alderfer, and Mrs. Stella H. Beidler), 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elvin, Menno, and Wilmer), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Alice Gehman, Mrs. Sallie Moyer, Mrs. Elias Erb, Mrs. Barbara Miniger, and Mrs. Horace Bergey). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Clinton Landis, and Curtis Bergey.

Nissley, Mabel, daughter of Eli G. and Fianna (Nissley) Reist, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., Jan. 6, 1884; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Jan. 25, 1964; aged 80 y. 19 d. On Oct. 25, 1906, she was married to Christian L. Nissley, who died in 1962. Surviving are 4 daughters (Kathryn N. - Mrs. Paul G. Erb, Dorothy N. - Mrs. J. Lynn Milligan, Marian N. - Mrs. John B. Toppin, and Janet N. - Mrs. Lee Stetson), 11 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Weaver and Mrs. Mary Greider), and one brother (Alvin J.). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Chestnut Hill Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Mt. Joy, Pa., Jan. 19; interment in Kraybill Cemetery.

Nofziger, Mary Ellen, daughter of S.P. and Elizabeth (Yutzy) Schrock, was born at Hutchinson, Kans., Oct. 18, 1913; died of heart failure at Canby, Oreg., Feb. 3, 1964; aged 50 y. 3 m. 6 d. On July 3, 1935, she was married to Aaron Nofziger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Maynard, Ronald, Leland, and Arnold), 4 sisters (Elsie - Mrs. Julius Schultz, Clara, Iva - Mrs. Allen Synder, and Grace - Mrs. Charles Yoder), 2 brothers (Willis and Merlin), one grandson, and her parents. She was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 5, in charge of John M. Lederach.

Schultz, Annie, daughter of David and Magdalena (Swartzendruber) Leis, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Feb. 23, 1890; died at her home, Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 22, 1964; aged 73 y. 10 m. 30 d. On Jan. 18, 1901, she was married to Samuel L. Schultz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Beatrice - Mrs. Samuel N. Schultz), 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View A.M. Church, where her husband is bishop, and she faithfully shared the cares and labors of the church with him. Memorial services were held Jan. 25, in charge of Christian Streicher and Alvin Leis.

Shantz, Titus M., son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shantz, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., May 17, 1881; died at the St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Feb. 1, 1964; aged 82 y. 8 m. 15 d. He was married to Mary Ann Detweiler, who died in 1942. Later he was married to Abbie Detweiler. Surviving are 3 sons (Melvin F., and E. Clare), one daughter (Anna - Mrs. Elton Cressman), 2 brothers (Norman and Amsey), and one sister (Mrs. Mary Ann Martin), and 4 grandchildren. One son died in infancy. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 4, in charge of Robert Johnson.
Transcriber's Notes: It mentions 3 surviving sons but only names two.

Shetter, Margaret May, daughter of Richard and Nettie Davis, was born at Crab Orchard, Ky., May 20, 1896; died at the Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital, Jan. 22, 1964; aged 67 y. 8 m. 2 d. On Dec. 27, 1917, she was married to Benjamin H. Shetter, who died Oct. 24, 1948. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters (Mrs. Clarence Heishman, Delbert L., Savella - Mrs. Melvin H. Martin, Gladys - Mrs. Archie Lehman, Glenn B., Huber D., and Melvin A.), 17 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one brother (Charles). She was a member of the Chambersburg Brethren in Christ Church. Funeral services were held at the Sellers Funeral Home, Jan. 25, in charge of Glenn A. Ginder and Omar Martin; interment in Stoufferstown Cemetery.

Snider, Lucinda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Hallman, was born at New Dundee, Ont.; died at the St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., after a long illness, Jan. 26, 1964; aged 90 y. On May 17, 1889, she was married to Ephraim Snider, who survives. He is deacon at the Strasburg Church, where she also served faithfully. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Stanley and A. Leonard), one daughter (M. Sylvia), one brother (J. Riley), 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Seven brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the church, Jan. 29, in charge of Lester Bauman, assisted by J.b. Martin.

Woolner, Mrs. Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Snider, was born at Floradale, Ont., March 21, 1889; died at the Freeport Sanatorium, Jan. 20, 1964; aged 74 y. 10 m. 30 d. She was married to Nelson Woolner on Dec. 18, 1912. Surviving, besides her husband, are 4 sons (Royden, Maurice, Walter, and Leonard), one daughter (Priscilla - Mrs. John Szuck), 4 sisters (Mrs. Angeline Bolender, Mrs. Charles Ermel, Nora Snider, and Mrs. Saloma Reger), 13 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the First Mennonite church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, in charge of C.F. Derstine.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 9 - March 10, 1964, Page 215, 216

Aungst, Anna N., daughter of Hiram B. and Barbara (Nissley) Stricker, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa.; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) Osteopathic Hospital, Jan. 5, 1964; aged 71 y. Her husband, Warren S. Aungst, Elizabethtown, Pa., survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Warren S. Jr., Hiram S., Harry S., Harold S., and Paul R.), 28 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Barbara Greider), and one brother (Hiram S.). She was a member of the Bossler Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 9, in charge of Martin R. Kraybill and Harlan Hoover; interment in Landisville Cemetery.

Beck, Joseph, son of John and Elizabeth (Fryenberger) Beck, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Nov. 18, 1884; died at the home of Wm. Christenson, Jan. 30, 1964; aged 79 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Dec. 1, 1907, he was married to Amanda Baer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Erma - Mrs. Reo Rufenacht, Marjorie - Mrs. Laurel Short, and Arlene - Mrs. Pete Gasche), 3 sons (Val, Delmar, and Carl), 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Fannie Miller). One daughter, one grandchild, 2 sisters, and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the North Clinton Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Olen Nofziger and E.B. Frey; burial in Pettisville Cemetery.

Buerge, Angela Joy, infant daughter of James and Jean (Orton) Buerge, Lebanon, Oreg., was born Feb. 11, 1964; died of a breathing difficulty on Feb 12; aged 1 day. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Pamela Jean), one brother (Anthony), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Claude Buerge and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Orton). Graveside services were held at the Williamette Memorial Cemetery, Albany, Oreg., Feb. 14, in charge of David Mann.

Burkholder, Paul Marvin, son of Oliver S. and Anna Burkholder, died suddenly at his home from a heart attack, Dec. 20, 1963; aged 48 y. 11 m. 15 d. He is survived by his wife Frances Wenger Burkholder, and 4 brothers and sisters (Roy, John, Daniel, Henry, Mrs. Esther Landes, Mrs. Mary Rhodes, Mrs. Ward Landes, and Mrs. Mark Eberly). He was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Funeral services were held at the Montezuma Church of the Brethren, Dec. 23.

Ebersole, Amos Risser, son of Levi L. and Mary (Risser) Ebersole, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 22, 1870; died at the home of his son, Walter, Elizabethtown, Pa., Feb. 7, 1964; aged 93 y. 1 m. 16 d. He was married to Clara Whisler, who died in 1925. Later he was married to Martha Ebersole, who died in 1945. Surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Jonas W., Walter W., Nora W. - Mrs. Walter Zeager, and Mrs. Mary W. Dick), 19 grandchildren, and 61 great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death. He was a member of Good's Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 10, in charge of Ira Z. Miller, Jay M. Bechtold, and Clarence E. Lutz.

Hollinger, Henry W., son of Jacob and Mary Ann (Witmer) Hollinger, was born March 1, 1882; died unexpectedly at his home, Lititz, Pa., Jan. 17, 1964; aged 81 y. 10 m. 16 d. His first wife, Hettie Good, died in June 1934. His second wife, Pearle Houck, also passed away. Surviving are 8 children (John, Mahlon, Mabel - Mrs. A.W. Stauffer, Jacob, Raymond, Marvin, Elva, and Anna Mae, with whom he lived), 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elam W., John W., and Levi W.), and 2 sisters (Ada Mae - Mrs. Daniel H. Rohrer and Barbara - Mrs. Henry E. Martin). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 20, in charge of Levi M. Weaver and Ira D. Landis.

Kanagy, Wilfred C., son of Darius and Ila Kanagy, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Oct. 31, 1912; died of heart failure, Feb. 10, 1964; aged 51 y. 3 m. 10 d. On Aug. 1, 1934, he was married to Frances Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Sharon - Mrs. Lowell Shank, Bonnie, Patty, and Wilfred Lee) and one brother (Lloyd). He was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 13, in charge of Nelson Kanagy, Ralph Harmon, and Rendel Cosand.

Lebold, Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lebold, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., May 28 1893; died at the Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, Feb. 5, 1964; aged 70 y. 8 m. 8 d.  On Dec. 28, 1915, he was married to Cathrine Bender, who survives.  Also surviving are one son (Lloyd) and 3 daughters (Wilma - Mrs Elmer Albrecht, Minerva - Mrs. Maurice Witzel, and Ruby - Mrs. Stanley Wagler).  He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, in charge of Dale Schumm, Henry Yantzi, and Vernon Zehr.

Lesher, Irvin L., son of Mr. and Mrs. Israel Lesher, was born near Greencastle, Pa., July 3, 1895; died at the Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital, Feb. 5, 1964; aged 69 y. 1 m. 2 d. Surviving are 4 sisters and 2 brothers (Clara E., Alice E., Mrs. Ruth Showalter, Mrs. Bertha Maloy, Joseph K., and Adam W.). He made his home with his 2 single sisters, and was a member of the Marion Church. Funeral services were held at the Minnich Funeral Home, Greencastle, Feb. 8, in charge of Norman H. Martin and Merle C. Cordell; burial in Brown's Mill Cemetery.

Martin, Ben F., son of Ben and Lena (Oswald) Martin, was born at Minier, Ill., Dec. 6, 1885; died at the West Point (Nebr.) Memorial Hospital, Jan. 15, 1964; aged 78 y. 1 m. 9 d. On Sept. 5, 1907, he was married to Katie Miller, who survives. On Feb. 6, 1916, he united with the Congregational Church of Beemer. Surviving also are 3 sons (Lorin, Merle, and Carl), one daughter (Ethel - Mrs. C.A. Hansen), one sister (Mrs. Simon Egli), 4 brothers (Chris, Pete, Aaron, and Art), 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. One son, one daughter, one grandson, and 3 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Beemer Mennonite Church, in charge of Sam Oswald.

Rediger, J.A., son of Christian and Elizabeth (Eigsti) Rediger, was born Sept. 15, 1880; died at the Mae Beth Nursing Home, Seward, Nebr., Jan. 14, 1964; aged 83 y. 3 m. 30 d. In 1907 he was married to Cora Eicher, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Nelson C., Oletha M. Hulen, and Debloma - Mrs. Willie Sies), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Ben B. and William), and one sister (Emma - Mrs. Pete Roth). Four brothers and 5 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Fairview Church since his youth.

Reusser, Randall Lynn, son of Warren and Wanda (Schmucker) Reusser, was born at Warren, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1955; died after one month's illness at the Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1964; aged 9 y. 20 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Darla), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Eli Schmucker and Mr. and Mrs. George Reusser), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Mary Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ingold, and Mrs. Mary Reusser). He attended the Orrville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted Feb. 14, in charge of J. Lester Graybill; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Rhodes, Raleigh D., oldest son of Reuben S. and Magdaline Rhodes, was born near Dayton, Va., March 7, 1880; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marion Eberly, Dayton, Va., Jan. 8, 1964; aged 83 y. 11 m. 1 d. On Feb. 16, 1902, he was married to Lelia Virginia Keller, who died May 6, 1951. Surviving are 4 children (Jesse R., Sallye - Mrs. Luke A. Hurst, Reba - Mrs. Marion Eberly, and R.D., Jr.), 30 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (E.F. and Webster C.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Amos Wenger, Mrs. Minor Landes, and Mrs. Henry Wenger). Funeral services were held at the Bank Mennonite Church, in charge of Daniel Lehman, Joseph O. Weaver, Milo Lahman, Phares Martin, and D.R. Showalter; burial in Dayton Cemetery.

Wilcox, Viola Ruth, daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Noftsier) Bellear, was born at Kirschnerville, N.Y., Feb. 25, 1900; died at her home, Croghan, N.Y., Jan. 28, 1964; aged 63 y. 11 m. 3 d. On Feb. 14, 1946, she was married to Charles Wilcox, who survives. Also surviving are 2 nieces and 2 nephews. She was a member of the Croghan Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 30, in charge of Joseph Nafziger, Elias Zehr, and Richard Zehr.

Yoder, Ella, daughter of Levi and Rebecca Kanagy, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Aug. 22, 1884; died in Logan Co., Feb. 4, 1964; aged 70 y. 5 m. 13 d. On Oct. 24, 1909, she was married to Ervin Yoder, who died Oct. 24, 1960. Surviving are one daughter and 3 sons (Beulah Yoder, Maurice, Albert, and Homer), 3 sisters (Saloma Thoman, Rebecca Hostetler, and Laura Plank), and one brother (Glen). She was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, in charge of Nelson Kanagy and Roy Koch.

Yordy, Lena, daughter of Nicholas and Bena (Roth) Staker, was born at Morton, Ill., April 19, 1883; passed away in her sleep at the home of her son, Russell, Morton, Feb. 3, 1964; aged 80 y. 9 m. 15 d. On Feb. 16, 1904, she was married to Chris H. Yordy, who died Feb. 27, 1958. Surviving are 3 sons (Clarence, Robert, and Russell), and 2 sisters (Viola - Mrs. Joe Kurtz and Mrs. Fannie Gerber). Three brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Morton, where funeral services were held Feb. 6, in charge of Clyde D. Fulmer; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tremont, Ill.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 10 - March 17, 1964, Page 238

Ebersole, Amos R., son of Levi L. and Mary (Risser) Ebersole, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., Dec. 22, 1870; died at the home of his son, Walter W., Feb. 7, 1964; aged 93 y. 1 m. 16 d. On Dec. 3, 1891, he was married to Clara E. Whisler, who died April 3, 1925. Surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Jonas W., Nora W. - Mrs. Walter Zeager, Walter W., and Mrs. Mary W. Dick), 10 grandchildren, and 57 great-grandchildren. Three sons and one daughter preceded him in death. On Oct. 18, 1927, he was married to Martha E. Fry, who died Jan. 23, 1945. He was a member of Good's church, where funeral services were held Feb. 10, in charge of Ira Z. Miller, C.E. Lutz, and Jay Bechtold.

Fisher, Naomi Sara, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., April 16, 1899; died after a long illness at her home, Ronks, Pa., Feb. 1, 1964; aged 64 y. 9 m. 16 d. In January, 1919, she was married to Amos H. Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Katie - Mrs. Menno Stoltzfus, Miriam - Mrs. Joel F. King, Jr., Susan - Mrs. Gideon Stoltzfus, Mary - Mrs. Elmer Stoltzfus, Lydia - Mrs. Amos Blank, Naomi - Mrs. Isaac Beiler, and Anna - Mrs. Stephen Petersheim), 6 sons (Jesse L., Eli B., Benjamin A., Stephen S., Joseph L., and John B.), 5 sisters (Fannie - Mrs. Aaron Stoltzfus, Emma - Mrs. Jesse Lapp, Barbara - Mrs. John King, Mary - Mrs. Jacob E. Stoltzfus, and Susie - Mrs. Bernard Stoltzfus), one brother (Elam S. Fisher), and 45 grandchildren. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Funeral services were held at her home, Feb. 4, with John Lapp and Sylvan Stoltzfus in charge; interment in Ronk's Cemetery.

Garber, Mary R., daughter of John L. and Amanda E. Garber, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 8, 1890; died at Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 5, 1964; aged 73 y. 6 m. 28 d. Surviving are one brother and one sister (Ezra R. and Fannie R. - Mrs. Martin E. Risser). She was a member of the Bossler Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Feb. 9, in charge of Martin E. Kraybill and John S. Hiestand.

Good, Raymond, son of Jacob and Emma (Garber) Good, was born near Hopedale, Ill., March 3, 1897; died at Elkhart, Ind., in his trailer house of a heart attack, Feb. 18, 1964; aged 66 y. 11 m. 15 d. On Dec. 15, 1921, he was married to Alta Rheinheimer. Surviving are 6 children (Lester, Geraldine - Mrs. Keith Ritter, Mary Ellen - Mrs. John Dodds, Elnore - Mrs. Jack Barnes, Evelyn - Mrs. Wm. McGibbon, and Howard), 4 sisters (Ella - Mrs. Elijah Mast, Lizzie - Mrs. Ray Miller, Anna - Mrs. Henry Schwartz, and Bertha - Mrs. Peter Schwartz), and 2 brothers (Jacob and Irvin G.). Three brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 22, in charge of Howard J. Zehr.

Miller, James H., son of William M. and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 5, 1884, died at his home near Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1964; aged 79 y. 2 m. 14 d. He taught school for 27 years and served 4 terms as Eastern District Superintendent of Schools. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Ida Oswald and Mrs. Lydia Kretzinger) and 3 brothers (Lester, Boyd, and Roy). One sister and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Berlin Church, Feb. 23, in charge of Paul Hummel and D.D. Miller.

Miller, Roy, son of John and Amanda (Johns) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., June 25, 1893; died at Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 11, 1964; aged 70 y. 7 m. 17 d. On Dec. 28, 1918, he was married to Nettie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son and one daughter (Robert and Marietta - Mrs. Sylvanus Frey), 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and 7 grandchildren. He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Topeka, Ind., where funeral services were held Feb. 15, in charge of Harvey Graber and Edwin J. Yoder.

Miller, Susie, daughter of Isaiah and Barbara Christophel, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., June 2, 1879; died at Milford, Ind., Feb. 5, 1964; aged 85 y. 1 m. 3 d. On Dec. 25, 1902, she was married to Sylvester Miller, who died Feb. 18, 1954. Surviving is one daughter (Ruth). She was a member of the North Main Street Mennonite Church, Nappanee, Ind., where funeral services were held Feb. 7, in charge of Ralph Stahly and H.F. North; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

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. Surviving are one one and one daughter (V. Gerald and Audrey), 2 brothers (Eldon and Edgar), one sister (Mrs. Cleason Martin), and 2 grandchildren. One infant daughter, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Feb. 19, in charge of Robert Johnson and John Hess; interment in Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Neff, Alice S., daughter of John B. and Elizabeth (Stehman) Neff, was born at Millersville, Pa., died at the home of her sister Fannie Landis, Leacock, Pa., Feb. 1, 1964; aged 57 y. 5 m. 3 d. Surviving are 7 sisters and 2 brothers (Annie - Mrs. Jacob Brubaker, Mary - Mrs. Jacob Thomas, Fannie - Mrs. John Landis, with whom she made her home, Ada - Mrs. Daniel M. Lehman, Henry, John, Mrs. Elizabeth Hess, Ella - Mrs. Frank Herr, and Bertha - Mrs. Phares Kemrer). She was a member of the Millersville Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 4, in charge of Benjamin Eshbach, Lloyd Eby, and J. Herbett Fisher.

Speicher, William, son of David and Rebecca (Blough) Speicher, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., July 6, 1880; died at his home, Middlebury, Ind., Feb. 3, 1964; aged 83 y. 6 m. 28 d. On Nov. 17, 1901, he was married to Minnie Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Clara - Mrs. Evan Lambright, Mrs. Mabel Mishler, Titus, Mrs. Nellie Cripe, Willis, Rachel - Mrs. Leonard Good, and Norma - Mrs. Wayne Cress), 25 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Middlebury, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, in charge of Wilbur Yoder and S.S. Miller, interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 11 - March 24, 1964, Page 263

Eash, John W., was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., March 7, 1880; died at his home, Shipshewana, Ind., Feb. 22, 1964; aged 83 y. 10 m. 15 d. On April 5, 1905, he was married to Nora Yoder, who died Feb. 2, 1949. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Iva Nofziger), one grandson and one great-grandson. He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 25, in charge of Irvin H. Hooley and Homer J. Miller.

Horst, Susanna R., daughter of Reuben H. and Amanda (Reiff) Eby, was born at Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 6, 1892; died at the Clearview Nursing Home, Hagerstown, Feb. 23, 1964; aged 72 y. 1 m. 17 d. She was married to Christian E. Horst, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Amanda E.), 3 sons (John R., Noah E., and Reuben R.), 4 brothers (Reuben R., Theodore R., Jonas R., and Noah R.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Martin, Mrs. Florence Horst, and Mrs. Elizabeth Martin). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Reiff Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, in charge of Moses K. Horst, Oliver Martin, and Nelson Martin.

Jones, Abraham E., son of Nathaniel and Amelia (Kauffman) Jones, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., May 25, 1885; died at the Woodburn (Oreg.) Nursing Home, Feb. 21, 1964; aged 78 y. 8 m. 27 d. On April 25, 1909, he was married to Tillie Miller. Surviving are 4 sons (Howard, David, Emery, and Edward), 3 daughters (Katie - Mrs. Ira Kauffman, Edna - Mrs. Kenneth Plank, and Mary Anna - Mrs. Harry Reeder), 25 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jacob), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Polly Bender, Mrs. Millie Overholt, and Mrs. Anna Yoder). He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, in charge of N.M. Birky and John M. Lederach.

Roark, John M., son of Isaac and Emma (Enloe) Roark, was born in Cole Co., Mo., June 7, 1884; died at the Oak Haven Rest Home, Warsaw, Mo., Feb. 21, 1964; aged 79 y. 8 m. 14 d. The last years he lived with his sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Lick Creek Church, Edwards, Mo. Funeral services were held at the Reser Funeral Home, Feb. 24, in charge of J.P. Brubaker; interment in Cable Ridge Cemetery.

Schrock, Leah, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Stuckey) Meyer, was born near Smithville, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1878; died after a long illness at Sterling, Ohio, Feb. 24, 1964; aged 85 y. 2 m. 2 d. On Jan. 8, 1908, she was married to David Schrock, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Ruth - Mrs. Dayton Steiner, Mildred - Mrs. Ralph Mumaw, and David, Jr.), 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister (Emma - Mrs. Noah Schrock), and 3 brothers (Dr. J.C., Elmer, and E.A.). She was a member of the Smithville Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 27, in charge of David Eshleman and Bill Detweiler.

Stalter, Christian, son of Joseph and Mary Stalter, was born in Waldo Twp., Ill., April 1, 1882; died in Waldo Twp., Feb. 26, 1964; aged 81 y. 10 m. 25 d. On Oct. 22, 1908, he was married to Mary Kiefer, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Lloyd, Cora, Mrs. Floyd Weaver, Mrs. John Combs, Mrs. Lewis Bachman, and Harvey), 2 sisters (Mrs. Lena Stalter and Mrs. Elizabeth Rediger), and 22 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 29, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter.

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Barnhart, Mary S., daughter of David S. and Ellen (Schmuck) Barnhart, was born July 30, 1884; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 22, 1964; aged 79 y. 6 m. 23 d. She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Surviving are 2 brothers and one sister (John S., Howard S., and Mrs. Alice Welfley). Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Feb. 24, in charge of Henry W. Frank; interment in East Donegal Cemetery.

Graver, Harry S., Sr., son of Martin and Barbara A. (Sensenig) Graver, was born in Conestoga Twp., Pa., Aug. 7, 1891; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Feb. 12, 1964; aged 72 y. 6 m. 5 d. He was married to Edna Ann Dagen, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Harry, Jr., Verna - Mrs. Henry Souders, Velma - Mrs. John Summers, Mary - Mrs. Clarence Murry, Barbara - Mrs. Clinton Rohrer, Viola - Mrs. Paul Hostetler, and Melvin J.), 29 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mary - Mrs. John R. Hess, Mrs. Maude Dagen, and Hattie - Mrs. John Eshleman). He was a member of the Mechanic Grove Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 15,, in charge of Clayton Keener, assisted by Clyde Hostetler and Paul Myer; interment in River Corner Mennonite Cemetery.

Horning, Charles B., son of George G. and Sallie (Gehman) Horning, was born at Bowmansville, Pa., May 28, 1921; died at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa., Feb. 22, 1964; aged 42 y. 8 m. 25 d. On March 18, 1944, he was married to Elsie M. Oberholtzer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Carl E., Ellen M., Ray C., and Glenn D.), his mother, and one sister (Mrs. Lucy Gehman). His father and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Dohner Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Krall's Church, Feb. 26, in charge of Sidney Gingrich, Paul Ebersole, Simon Bucher, and Aaron Shank.

Hunsberger, stillborn son of Earl H. and Ruth (Yoder) Hunsberger, Jr., Danboro, Pa., was born at Doylestown Emergency Hospital, Feb. 26, 1964. Besides his parents, he is survived by 6 brothers and sisters (Kathryn - Mrs. Timothy Histand, Phyllis, Mary Lou, Juanita, William Earl, and Ruth Ann), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hunsberger, Sr.), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Jonas Hunsberger). Graveside services were held at the Doylestown Cemetery, Feb. 26.

Kauffman, Etta Tresa, daughter of John H. and Mary (Byler) Kauffman, was born in Liberty Twp., Ohio, March 20, 1884; died at the Mary Rutan Hospital, March 7, 1964; aged 79 y. 11 m. 16 d. Surviving is one brother (Herman A.). She was a member of the Bethel Church. Funeral services were held at the Hostetter Memorial Home, West Liberty, Ohio, March 9, in charge of Edward Stoltzfus and Nelson Kanagy; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Kaufman, Mary Amanda, daughter of Solomon K. and Elizabeth (Spiker) Kaufman, was born near New Castle, Pa., Feb. 16, 1892; died at her home near New Castle, Feb. 10, 1964; aged 71 y. 11 m. 25 d. Surviving is one brother (Roy D.). Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Maple Grove Church. Funeral services were held at Sharp's Funeral Home, Feb. 13, in charge of Paul Yoder; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Kraybill, Bertha N., daughter of Henry S. and Anna (Nissley) Kraybill, was born at Florin, Pa., June 7, 1879; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Feb. 10, 1964; aged 84 y. 7 m. 3 d. She was the last of her family. Surviving is one niece (Mrs. John Wittle). She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Feb. 13, in charge of Henry W. Frank; interment in Henry Eberle Cemetery.

Miller, Freida Renea, daughter of William and Merline Miller, was born at Corvallis, Oreg., Jan. 29, 1964; died Feb. 3, 1964; aged 5 days. Death was due to a heart condition. Besides her parents she is survived by 4 brothers (Mark L., Truman V., Emerson L., and Allen D.), 2 sisters (Myrna J. and Glenda E.), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Neuschwanger). Funeral services were in charge of Verl Nofziger.

Neff, Edwin, was born near Sugarcreek, Ohio, March 17, 1879; died at the Au Sable Valley Home, Fairview, Mich., Feb. 29, 1964; aged 84 y. 11 m. 12 d. His immediate family all preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 nieces and 6 nephews. He was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held March 3, in charge of Harvey Handrich.

North, Bertha I., was born at Nappanee, Ind., May 16, 1894; died, following a heart attack, at Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Feb. 26, 1964; aged 69 y. 9 m. 10 d. On Sept. 14, 1916, she was married to Homer F. North, who survives. Together she and Bro. North, an ordained minister, served the N. Main Street Mennonite Church, Nappanee, Ind., for a total of 37 1/2 years. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Olen Eicher), one son (Wayne), one brother (Ira Bechtel), 3 sisters (Mrs. Willis Hostetler, Mrs. Maurice Long, and Mrs. Maude Weaver), and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services were in charge of Richard Yoder, assisted by J.C. Wenger and D.A. Yoder.

Risser, Lizzie N., daughter of Jacob H. and Lizzie (Newcomer) Stauffer, was born near Mt. Joy, Pa., Jan. 31, 1870; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Feb. 13, 1964; aged 94 y. 13 d. She was married to Gabriel R. Risser, who preceded her in death 16 years ago. One daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Frances S. - Mrs. LeRoy Kopp and Elizabeth S.). She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 16, in charge of H. Howard Witmer and Henry W. Frank; interment in Kraybill Cemetery.

Troyer, Edward D., was born May 25, 1902; died of emphysema at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Feb. 27, 1964; aged 61 y. 9 m. 2 d. On Dec. 22, 1920, he was married to Ann Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Cornelius H. and Eugene), 4 daughters (Myrtle - Mrs. Sam Bontrager, Fannie Mae - Mrs. Howard Yoder, Edna - Mrs. Ben Lengacher, and Anna Mae - Mrs. Clarence Miller), 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Neal, Jerry, and John), and 3 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Joas Troyer, Lydia - Mrs. William Miller, and Edna - Mrs. William Troyer). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Clinton Brick Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Amsa H. Kauffman and John J. Yoder.

Wenger, Ella Barbara, daughter of Albert W. and Bertha B. (Garber) Lehman, was born in Morgan Co., Mo., Jan. 15, 1898; died Feb. 27, 1964; aged 66 y. 1 m. 12 d. On Nov. 25, 1917, she was married to Jesse W. Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Albert, Norman, Paul, and Roy), 2 daughters (Viola - Mrs. Samuel Ramer and Bertha - Mrs. Paul Swarr), 24 grandchildren, her mother, and 4 sisters (Elda - Mrs. Oliver Baumgartner, Freda - Mrs. John Harris, LaVera Lehman, and Velma - Mrs. John Williams). Her father, stepfather, and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 29, in charge of Allen Zook, J.D. Graber (representing the Mission Board), and Leroy Gingerich.

Witmer, Amelia B. ,daughter of Phares and the late Kate (Brubaker) Bollinger, was born in Clay Twp., Pa., Aug. 7, 1888; died at the Ephrata (Pa.) Community Hospital, Feb. 17, 1964; aged 75 y. 6 m. 10 d. On Oct. 1, 1910, she was married to David Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are one son and 5 daughters (Lloyd B., Emma B. - Mrs. Ray Martin, Katie, Barbara W. - Mrs. Robert S. Hershey, Grace, and Alma - Mrs. Mahlon Dettwiler), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Fannie - Mrs. Levi Hollinger). She was a member of Metzler's Church. Funeral services were held at the Hess Church, Feb. 20, in charge of Mahlon Witmer, Amos Sauder, and Eli Sauder.

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