Gospel Herald Obituaries - October, 1964

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GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LVII, Number 39 - October 6, 1964 - pp 877-879

Barber, Katie Augusta, daughter of Otto F. and Jennie (Way) Lehmann, was born at Helena, Mont., April 22, 1893; died at the Garden Manor Nursing Home, Denver, Colo., July 19, 1964; aged 71 y. 2 m. 27 d. On June 28, 1920, she was married to Claude C. Barber, who died Sept. 19, 1958. Surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Joy Mintzer, Mitchell, and Henry) and 2 brothers (Carl and Ralph). Two children also preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Denver. She had formerly been an active member of the Indian Cove Church, Mountain Home, Idaho, where funeral services were held July 2,4 in charge of Paul W. Miller; interment in Mountain View Cemetery.

Bontrager, Edna, daughter of Eli and Sara (Troyer) Miller, was born at Hutchinson, Kans., Jan. 9, 1919, died at Blountstown, Fla., Sept. 4, 1964; aged 45 y. 7 m. 26 d. On May 8, 1937, she was married to Jonas Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Orville, Wilma-Mrs. Harold Weldy, Jonas Ray, Sara Ann, Viola, Mary Edna, Laban, Dorcas, Reuben, and Daniel), one brother (Noah E.), 8 sisters (Mrs. Nettie Beachey, Mrs. Katie Garber, Mrs. John Nisley, Mrs. Elva Bontrager, Mrs. Clara Miller, Mrs. Fannie Yutsy, Mrs. Wilma Miller, and Mrs. Sara Ann Weirich), and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 7, in charge of Raymond Byler, Noah D. Miller, and David Ebersole.

Bowman, Moses S., son of Moses C. and Lydia (Shantz) Bowman, was born at Mannheim, Ont., March 12, 1899; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Aug. 14, 1964; aged 65 y. 5 m. 2 d. On March 4, 1926, he was married to Mildred Schisler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Harold, Stuart, and Enid-Mrs. Alex Crowley), 8 grandchildren, one brother and one sister (Edwin and Melinda). In 1939 he was ordained as minister at the First Mennonite Church of Kitchener. He served 25 years at Roseville and 3 years at Blenheim. He was a member of the Roseville Church. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church , Kitchener, Aug. 17, in charge of Vernon Leis and C. F. Derstine; interment in Roseville Cemetery.

Brosey, Benjamin Franklin, son of Benjamin and Harriet (Barry) Brosey, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., June 8, 1886; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry K. Hess, Mt. Joy, Pa.; aged 77 y. 10 m. 22 d. In addition to Mrs. Hess, he is survived by 5 other children (Frank, Alice - Mrs. Francis Roeting, John, Norman Stanley, and Francis), 26 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Annie - Mrs. Dallas Malehorn, Lydia - Mrs. George Martin, and Mrs. Lizzie Weaver). His wife, Fannie Myers Brosey, died 14 years ago. He was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, May 3, in charge of Donald A. Urey and Henry W. Frank.

Carlson, Richard Duane, son of Kenneth and Donna (Waybill) Carlson, was born March 2, 1953; died when struck by a car as he was walking to town on June 18, 1964; aged 11 y. 3 m. 16 d. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Larry, David, Kenneth, Jr., and Ronald), 3 sisters (Sheryl, Joyce, and Sandra), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carlson and Mrs. Viola Waybill), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Anna Reed and Mrs. T. U. Nelson). He was a member of the Mennonite Sunday school.

Cassel, Howard K., son of Jacob H. and Susanna (Keeler) Cassel, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., Dec. 6, 1872; died at the Eastern Mennonite Convalescent Home, July 13, 1964; aged 91 y. 7 m. 7 d. On Dec .8, 1894, he was married to Anna Hunsberger, who died about 10 yeas ago. Surviving are one daughter (Ada-Mrs. Preston Allebach), one grandson, and one great-grandson. He was the oldest member of the Towamencin Church, where funeral services were held July 20, in charge of Ellis Mack and Harold Fly.

Diller, Amanda, daughter of Isaac and Lydia Stemen, was born Dec. 17, 1873, died at Froh Bros. Homestead, Sturgis, Mich., July 29, 1964; aged 90 y. 7 m. 12 d. On Jan. 25, 1894, she was married to Henry Diller, who preceded her in death. One daughter also preceded her. Surviving are 2 sons (Vernon S. and H. S.), 2 daughters (Lela-Mrs. Emory Layman and Lois-Mrs. John Scott), 13 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, one brother and one sister (S. B. Stemen and Mrs. Martha Messinger). She was a member of the Salem Church, Elida, Ohio, where funeral services were held, with Richard Martin and Paul Smith officiating.

Esch, Ida, daughter of Benedict and Mary (Plank) Weirich, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Nov. 22, 1877; died at Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 6, 1964; aged 86 y. 9 m. 15 d. In Sept. 1896, she was married to Benjamin Esch, who died Nov. 4, 1951. One daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter and one son (Fannie-Mrs. Frank Hartman and Benedict), 2 grandsons, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Jefferson Street Church, Lima, Ohio. Funeral services were held at Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 9, in charge of T. H. Brenneman, and at Lima, Ohio, Sept. 12, in charge of Robert King and Lawrence Brunk; interment in Salem Cemetery.

Freed, Jonas F., son of Enos and Sallie (Frederick) Freed, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., April 11, 1896; died at Elroy, Pa., July 17, 1964; aged 68 y. 3 m. 6 d. On April 21, 1918, he was married to Lydia Nyce, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Verna-Mrs. Russell Long and Esther-Mrs. Raymond Rice) and 6 grandchildren. He was ordained as deacon in 1961 and served the Towamencin Church. Funeral services were held at the church, in charge of John Lapp, Ellis Mack, and Harold Fly.

Gascho, Mary, daughter of Christian and Annie (Baechler) Schwartzentruber, was born at Kingwood, Ont., May 1, 1873; died at her home, Zurich, Ont., July 23, 1964; aged 91 y. 2 m. 22 d. On March 27, 1895, she was married to Christian Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons (Amos, Rachel - Mrs. Seth Amanno, Laura, and Clarence), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters and 2 brothers (Mrs. Sarah Gingerich, Mrs. Emma Kipfer, Ida - Mrs. John Jantzi, Fannie - Mrs. David Oesch, Mose, and Daniel). She was a charter member of the Zurich Church, where funeral services were held July 26, in charge of Orval M. Jantzi and Ephraim Gingerich.

Groff, Martha E., daughter of Abram and Annie (Bowman) Brubaker, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 5, 1873, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 13, 1964; aged 91 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Dec. 5, 1895, she was married to Enos H. Groff, who died Oct. 6, 1940. Surviving are 8 children (Abram, Ada-Mrs. Clarence B. Herr, Earl L., Anna-Mrs. Paul M. Denlinger, Emma-Mrs. John C. Metzler, Margaret-Mrs. Henry E. Shenk, Fannie-Mrs. Everett Buckwalter, and Edna-Mrs. Clarence Groff, with whom she resided), one sister (Fannie S. Brubaker), 40 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Strasburg Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 16, in charge of Jacob Harnish, Emory Herr, and John Brenneman.

Hackman, Annie A., daughter of Isaac O. and Mary Ann (Alderfer) Kratz, was born at Hatfield, Pa., March 25, 1884; died at Lansdale, Pa., Aug. 25, 1964; aged 80 y. 5 m. On Nov. 24, 1906, she was married to Henry D. Hackman, who survives. Also surviving are one son and one daughter (Arthur K. and Ella K.), 2 brothers (Melvin A. and Warren A.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Margaret Kinsey and Mrs. Elmer Hackman, and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of the Plains Church where funeral services were held Aug. 30, in charge of J. C. Clemens, Wayne Kratz, and John E. Lapp.

Hahn, Eva Ellen, daughter of John H. and Mary Lehman, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Jan. 7, 1883; died at Reedley, Calif., Aug. 30, 1964; aged 81 y. 7 m. 23 d. In Feb. 1906, she was married to Daniel F. Hahn, who died Sept. 4, 1947. One daughter and one grandson also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Lyman and Elmer), 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Ora Longanecker), and 3 brothers (Edwin D., Homer F., and Howard J.). She was a member of the Midway Church. Funeral services were held at the Warrick Funeral Home, in charge of Paul Yoder; burial in Midway Cemetery.

Harnish, John B., son of John and Catharine (Buckwalter) Harnish, was born in Pequea Twp., Pa., Nov. 25, 1877; died at his home, Refton, Pa., June 24, 1964; aged 86 y. 6 m. 29 d. He and his wife, the former Annie Thomas, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on Nov. 27, 1963. Surviving, besides his wife, are 4 sons (Jacob T., Aaron T., Ira T., and John T.), one foster daughter (Marie-Mrs. Harry G. Shank), 15 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was the last of his immediate family. He was a member of the Byerland Church, where funeral services were held June 27, in charge of Wilbur Lentz and James Hess.

Hernley, Paul Miller, son of Paul and Ruth (Miller) Hernley, was born in Mt. Joy Twp., Pa., June 2, 1926; died at his home, Elizabethtown, Pa., when a farm tractor overturned and pinned him under it, Aug. 29, 1964; aged 38 y. 2 m. 27 d. On March 6, 1948, he was married to Helen Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Donald E., Lois E., Phyllis A., David M., and Dale R.), his parents, one brother (Ephraim), 2 sisters (Martha - Mrs. Walter L. Keener and Emma - Mrs. Amos J. Chalres), and one foster brother (Carl Stonesifer). He was a member of the Elizabethtown Church. Funeral services were held at the Bossler Church, Sept. 2, in charge of Walter Shank, Harlan Hoover, and Clarence E. Lutz; interment in Elizabethtown Cemetery.

Hoffman, Emma M., daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Musselman) Godshall, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., May 11, 1888, died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 10, 1964; aged 76 y. 30 d. On Oct. 31, 1908, she was married to William G. Hoffman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters and 6 sons (Mrs. Mary Puhl, William Harold, Lester, Mrs. Helen Kratz, Mrs. Martha Walters, Henry, Melvin, Mrs. Emma Mack, Russell, and Herbert). Four children preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services wee held June 14, in charge of John E. Lapp and Henry L. Ruth.

Horst, Annie, daughter of John W. and Clara (Railing) Weaver, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., May 25, 1885, died at her home, Maugansville, Md., Aug. 29, 1964; aged 79 y. 3 m. 4 d. On Oct. 26, 1905, she was married to Bishop Moses K. Horst, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Jacob A.), 5 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Ethel Lucille Martin) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Reiff Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 1, in charge of Reuben E. Martin and Nelson H. Martin.

Hostetler, Maynard R., son of Archie and Rose (Ulrich) Hostetler, was born at Roanoke, Ill., March 15, 1921; died as the result of an auto accident at Peoria, Ill., Sept. 15, 1964; aged 43 y. 6 m. On Aug. 31, 1947, he was married to Ada Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Eugene, Dennis, Allan, Doris, and Carol Sue), 3 sisters and 3 brothers (Ruth, Edith-Mrs. Ben Kennell, Frieda-Mrs. Cletus Miller, Leo, Harold, and Dale). A twin sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 19, in charge of Roy Bucher, Harold Zehr, and David Hostetler; interment in Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.

Jantzi, John O., son of Daniel and Magdalena (Oesch) Jantzi, was born in Hay Twp., Ont.; died at his home near Baden, Ont., Aug. 14, 1964. In 1911 he was married to Ida Gascho who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and 4 daughters (Vernon, Glenn, Roy, Clare, Mabel-Mrs. Gordon Erb, Eileen-Mrs. Edgar Kennel, Aimee-Mrs. Lloyd Barth, and Elaine-Mrs. Laverne Lebold), 2 brothers (Moses and Daniel), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Rachel Nofziger and Mrs. Matilda Holst). He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, in charge of Nelson Litwiller and Orland Gingerich.

Kauffman, Verna, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Roth) Boese, was born in Henry Co., Iowa, June 7, 1901; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 7, 1964; aged 63 y. 3 m. On Oct. 24, 1919, she was married to Louie Kauffman, who died Sept. 26, 1960. Surviving are 7 children (Archie, Richard, Marie-Mrs. Wallace Blakestead, Verlee-Mrs. Harold Wylie, Vernon, Larry, and Velda-Mrs. John Hammel), 15 grandchildren, and one brother (Albert). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, Wayland, Iowa, where funeral services were held Sept. 10, in charge of Vernon S. Gerig, Simon Gingerich, and Robert Hartzler.

Kaufman, Leslie Melvin, son of Samuel E. and Johanna (Lichte) Kaufman, was born near Havelock, Iowa, March 16, 1919; died at his home near Wakefield, Nebr., as the result of a tractor accident, Sept. 4, 1964; aged 45 y. 5 m. 19 d. On Dec. 26, 1950, he was married to Berniece Margaret Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Mary, Merle, and Lowell), his father, one sister (Lou Ella), and 3 brothers (Victor, Eldon, and Donald). He was a member of the Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 7, in charge of James Detweiler and Dale Oswald.

Knechel, Herbert S., Sr., son of John and Annie (Stoneback) Knechel, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 10, 1892; died at the Eastern Mennonite Convalescent Home, Aug. 30, 1964; aged 71 y. 8 m. 20 d. He was married to Edna Anders, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Jerry, Frank, Ernest, Herbert, Jr., Marvin, and Harold), 25 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Towamencin Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 5, with Ellis Mack and Harold Fly officiating.

Kreider, Howard B., son of Jacob G. and Mary (Bowers) Kreider, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 15, 1896; died at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, after a long illness, Sept. 8, 1964; aged 68 y. 7 m. 24 d. He was married to Ada C. Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Anna-Mrs. Roy Lefever, Howard, and Minnie-Mrs. Raymond A. Krantz), 9 grandchildren, and one brother (Maris B.). He was a member of the Byerland Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Oscar H. Gundel.

Kreider, Sue R., daughter of Adam and Lizzie (Rohrer) Esbenshade, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., April 30, 1881; died at the Royal Convalescent Home, Lancaster Pa., July 22, 1964, aged 83 y. 2 m. 22 d. On Oct. 26, 1904, she was married to Amos S. Kreider, who died in 1946. Surviving are one daughter (Gladys E.-Mrs. Clyde E. Mease, with whom she resided), one grandchild, and one brothers (Parke). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Fred F. Groff Funeral Home, July 25, in charge of James M. Shank; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Kuhns, Eli P., son of Peer and Susan (Yoder) Kuhns, was born at Nappanee, Ind., July 26, 1884; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Fredenburg, July 6, 1964; aged 79 y. 11 m. 11 d. On Dec. 27, 1916, he was married to Elizabeth Chupp, who died May 31, 1964. Surviving are 10 children (Susan, Clara, Martin, Ruth, Jonas, David, Eli, Lewis, Barbara, and Elizabeth), 37 grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Martin, Henry, William, and Samuel). Three sons preceded him in death.

Kuhns, Elizabeth, daughter of Jonas and Sarah (Berlin-Court) Chupp, was born near White Pigeon, Mich., July 10, 1895; died May 31, 1964; aged 68 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Dec. 27, 1916, she was married to Eli P. Kuhns. Surviving are 10 children (see obituary of her husband above). Also surviving are 3 sisters* (Mrs. Ida J. Fry and Anna Hoyt). Interment in Miller Cemetery.
*Transcriber's note: Only two sisters named.

Lebold, Elmer, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Lebold, was born at Wellesley, Ont.; died at his home near Baden, Ont., of a heart attack, Aug. 27, 1964. In 1929, he was married to Katie Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Ralph, Harold, Clare, Grace-Mrs. Delford Zehr, and Marie-Mrs. Clare Jantzi), 5 brothers (Erwin, Edward, John, Alvin, and Lloyd), 6 sisters (Mary Ann-Mrs. Henry Leis, Barbara-Mrs. Elmer Boshart, Clara-Mrs. Kenneth Roth, Frieda, Loreen-Mrs. Levi Kempfer, and Ruth-Mrs. Aaron Kempfer), and 5 grandchildren. One son and one brother predeceased him. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 30, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich.

Martin, Cora E., daughter of Joseph H. and Ida (Strite) Eshleman, was born near Hagerstown, Md., Feb. 11, 1891; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 28, 1964, aged 73 y. 6 m. 17 d. On May 30, 1914, she was married to Lewis S. Martin, who survives. This past May 30 they had the pleasure of entertaining around 500 callers as they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Also surviving are one son (Richard E.), 2 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Phares Witmer and Rhoda-Mrs. Jacob E. Martin), and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite College Auditorium, Aug. 31, in charge of Harold Eshleman and Moses Slabaugh, assisted by Linden Wenger, A. J. Metzler, and Truman Brunk; interment in Lindale Cemetery.

Martin, Isaiah R., son of Jonathan L. and Emma (Rudy) Martin, was born at St. Jacobs, Ont., Oct. 24, 1890; died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, Ont., Aug. 17, 1964; aged 73 y. 9 m. 24 d. On Nov. 20, 1927, he was married to Lizzie Holst, who preceded him in death. Surviving are one son (Nyle), one grandson, 5 brothers (Abner, Urias, Irvin, Milton, and Ephraim), and 3 sisters (Barbara-Mrs. Moses Roth, Melinda-Mrs. Amos Good, and Hannah-Mrs. Irvin Lichty). He was a member of the Baden Church. Funeral services were held at the Geiger Church, Aug. 19, in charge of David Groh and Elmer Grove.

Miller, Amasa, son of Noah Y. and Susannah (Miller) Miller, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Dec. 11, 1874; died at the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Sept. 18, 1964; aged 89 . 9 m. 7 d. On Oct. 18, 1903, he was married to Katie Nebel, who died Aug. 19, 1904. On Nov. 29, 1905, he was married to Katie Reschly, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Mahlon, Melvin, Leona-Mrs. Henry Leichty, Orie, Susan-Mrs. Willis Troyer, Lenore-Mrs. Oscar Miller, Vera-Mrs. Raymond Schlatter, Ruth-Mrs. Daniel Greiser, Paul, and Orval), 43 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, twin brothers (Oscar and Oliver), and one sister (Nona-Mrs Elmer Heiser). One son predeceased him. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, Wayland, Iowa, where funeral services were held Sept. 21, in charge of Robert Hartzler, Vernon Gerig, and Simon Gingerich.

Transcribed by Janice Wilbur, Utah

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Bachman, Bertha E., daughter of Andrew and Mary (Gerber) Bachman, was born near Roanoke, Ill., Aug. 3, 1890; died at Peoria, Ill., Aug. 30, 1964; aged 74 y. 27 d. Surviving are 2 sisters and 2 brothers (Mrs. Anna Wahl, Mrs. Matilda Kuebler, Jacob, and Andrew). Four brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Roanoke Church. Funeral services were held at the Metamora Church, Sept. 1, in charge of Roy Bucher and Norman Derstine; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Brenneman, Minnie Belle, daughter of Jacob A. and Nancy (Kinsinger) Knepp, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Nov. 24, 1891; died at her home in Johnson Co., Sept. 21, 1964; aged 72 y. 9 m. 28 d. On Aug. 15, 1920, she was married to Henry Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Ada-Mrs. Waldo Fisher, David, Daniel, Blanche, Irene, Lois-Mrs. Owen Swartzendruber, Virginia-Mrs. R. C. Ryan, Wallace, and James), one sister (Sadie-Mrs. Truman Yoder), and 14 grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 23, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.

Brubacher, Marilyn Rae, daughter of Sidney and Margaretha (Miller) Brubacher, Ann Arbor, Mich., was born Sept. 16, 1964; died Sept. 20, 1964; aged 4 days. Surviving, besides her parents, are 5 brothers and sisters (Agnes, Sidney, Jr., Harold, Jonathan, and her twin, Carolyn Fae) and her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Brubacher and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller). Graveside services were conducted at the Pinckney Protestant Cemetery, Sept. 22, in charge of E. J. Leinbach.

Burkhart, Mary E., daughter of Jacob and Susan (Ferguson) Charles, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 4, 1877; died at her home in Manheim Twp., while walking on the lawn; Aug. 9, 1964, aged 87 y. 2 m 5 d. Her husband, Frank H. Burkhart, died Sept. 17, 1948. Surviving are 5 children (Charles C., Rufus C., Edna, Esther C.-Mrs. Leroy Bare, and Harry C.), 2 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Emma I. McMullen), and one brother (Daniel). She was a member of the Landis Valley Church. Funeral services were held at the Fred F. Groff Funeral Home, Aug. 12, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Levi M. Weaver; interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Denlinger, Abram W., was born march 9, 1875; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster Pa., June 22, 1964; aged 89 y. 3 m 13 d. Surviving are his wife, the former Bertha Leaman, and one brother (Joe). On Jan. 19, 1964, he and his wife celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. He was a member of the Mellinger Church, where funeral services were held June 25, in charge of Nelson Landis and Harry Lefever.

Driver, Elizabeth Mary, daughter of John A. and Margaret J. (Rhodes) Driver, was born in Rockingham Co, Va., oct. 4, 1873; died suddenly at her home, Waynesboro, Va., June 16, 1964; aged 90 y. 8 m. 12 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Savilla-Mrs. Daniel Martin and Laura-Mrs. George Etter, with whom she made her home). She was a member of the Springdale Church, where funeral services were held June 20, in charge of Paul Barnhart and Paul Wenger.

Gardner, Lucinda, daughter of Nathaniel and Mary (Stutzman) Hostetler, was born at Milford, Nebr., Nov. 30, 1887; died at Milford, Set. 25, 1964; aged 76 y. 9 m. 26 d. On March 4, 1908, she was married to Jacob Gardner, who died Feb. 10. 1934. One daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Guy and Albert), 6 grandsons, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Elbert). She was a member of the West Fairview Church, Beaver Crossing, Nebr., where funeral services were held Sept. 29, in charge of Dale Oswald and Lloyal Burkey.

Good, E. Paul, son of Gabriel and Annie (Heatwole) Good, was born near Dayton, Va., July 30, 1900; died at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Va., Sept. 2, 1964; aged 64 y. 1 m. 3 d. On Dec. 24, 1924, he was married to Eula Knicely, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Twila), 3 sons (Harvey D., Roy F., and Emory J.), 4 sisters (Ollie, Fannie, Lena-Mrs. Dan Hartman, and Mary-Mrs. Rufus Gingerich), 3 brothers (Wade, Robert, and Wilmer), and 8 grandchildren. He served as a minister in the Middle District of the Virginia Conference and in churches in Virginia and West Virginia. In later years he and Mrs. Good were superintendent and matron at the Virginia Mennonite Home. Funeral services were held at Weavers Church, Sept. 4, with Mahlon Blosser and Daniel Suter officiating.

Good, John Daniel, son of John D. and Elizabeth (Brenneman) Good, was born at Elida, Ohio, July 28, 1894; died at Lima, Ohio, Aug. 10, 1964; aged 70 y. 13 d. On Oct. 14, 1917, he was married to Ruth Berry, who survivies. Also surviving are one daughter and 2 sons (Grace E., Ira D., and Vernon A.) and one brother (David A.). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pike Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 14, in charge of Paul W. Smith and O. B. Shenk.

Grove, Elizabeth, daughter of Lewis J. and Mary (Coffman) Heatwole, was born at Dale Enterprise, Va., Nov. 16, 1889; took sick suddenly on Sunday morning, Sept. 13, 1964, and died the same day; aged 74 y. 9 m. 28 d. She is survived by her husband, Earl L. Grove, one daughter (Virginia-Mrs. Richard Weaver), one sister (Annie L. Heatwole), and 2 grandsons. For more than 30 years, since the death of her father, Bishop L. J. Heatwole, she reported the weather conditions for the Dale Enterprise Weather Station. She was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 15, in charge of Mahlon L. Blosser, Daniel W. Lehman, and Lloyd S. Horst.

Hartman, Jacob D., was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 23, 1870; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, April 25, 1964; aged 93 y. 5 m. 2 d. Surviving are his wife, Eurie Showalter Hartman, and 2 sons (Walter and Dan). One son preceded him in death. He was a promoter of the Annual New Year's Day Singing held at Weavers Church. He was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held April 27, in charge of Mahlon L. Blosser, Daniel B. Suter, Daniel W. Lehman, and Hiram Weaver.

Martin, Doris Naomi, daughter of Tobias and Anna Stehman, was born Sept. 12, 1922; died, after an illness of one year, Sept. 17, 1964, aged 42 y. 5 d. She was married to Charles W. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald and Jesse), one daughter (Donna), her mother and stepfather, 2 sisters (Mrs. Richard McMullen and Mrs. Walter Dietrich), and 2 brothers (John B. and Mark C.). She was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Mahlon Zimmerman and J. Elvin Martin; interment in Indiantown Mennonite Cemetery.

Mast, Kathryn K., daughter of John and Elizabeth (King) Petersheim, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 9, 1883; died at Elverson, Pa., Aug. 31, 1964; aged 81 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Dec. 29, 1903, she was married to Aaron E. Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Mary-Mrs. D. S. Beiler, Raymond, Alice-Mrs. Irvin Beiler, Priscilla-Mrs. George Mowery, Verna-Mrs. Roy Glick, John, Barbara-Mrs. Ralph Hertzler, and Hilda-Mrs. Mahlon Stoltzfus). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 3, in charge of David Yoder, Harvey Stoltzfus, and C. J. Kurtz; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Miller, Elizabeth, daughter of John and Lovina (Hochstetler) Anderson, was born in Newton Co., Ind., Nov. 22, 1884; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) Hospital, July 18, 1964; aged 79 y. 7 m. 26 d. On Feb. 8, 1906, she was married to Phineas S. Miller, who died Nov. 3, 1953. Surviving are 5 children (Alvin, Marvin, Emma-Mrs. Perry Bontrager, Mattie-Mrs. Oba Bontrager, and Ruby-Mrs. Dewey Samples), 2 brothers (Albert and Valentine), and one sister (Amanda-Mrs. Menno Kaufman). Two sons, one grandson, 3 brothers, and one sister also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Funeral services were held at Eli Hochstetler's, July 21, in charge of John Swartz and John Yoder; interment in Weldy Cemetery.

Miller, Julius, son of Peter and Catherine Miller, was born in Waldenburg, Germany, June 12, 1883; died at the Southwestern Memorial Hospital, Weatherford, Okla., July 18, 1964; aged 81 y. 1 m. 6 d. On Jan. 3, 1907, he was married to Lizzie Greiser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters and 2 sons (Annie-Mrs. Wm. Ehrisman, Ethel-Mrs. John K. Detweiler, Ruth-Mrs. Kenneth Masoner, Mary-Mrs. Bill Easton, Paul, and Melvin), 3 sisters (Mrs. Annie Zimmerman, Mrs. Otis Rockhold, and Mrs. Fred Weigman), one brother (Peter), 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and an infant son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pleasant View Church, Hydro, Okla., where funeral services were held July 21, in charge of Alva Swartzendruber and Rex Schmidt.

Moyer, Melvin L., son of Henry C. and Elizabeth (Landis) Moyer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Dec. 1, 1895; died at Telford, Pa., July 26, 1964; aged 68 y. 7 m. 25 d. He was married to Maggie Swartley, who died in 1961. Surviving are one brother (Horace) and 5 sisters (Ida, Maggie, Lizzie, Ellen, and Edith). He was a member of the Towamencin Church, where funeral services were held July 31, in charge of Ellis Mack and Harold Fly.

Moyer, Nora K., daughter of Ervin K. and Susan (Kriebel) Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Nov. 8, 1913; died of cerebral hemorrhage at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 26, 1964; aged 50 y. 8 m. 18 d. She was an employee of the Provident Bookstore at Souderton, Pa. Surviving are her mother, one brother (Raymond), and 3 sisters (Lizzie, Edith, and Florence). She was a member of the Towamencin Church, where funeral services were held July 30, in charge of Ellis Mack and Harold Fly.

Nafziger, Elia S., son of Andrew and Catherine (Schweitzer) Nafziger, was born in Holt Co., Nebr., May 1, 1885; died at the Coatesville (Pa.) Hospital, June 18, 1964; aged 79 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Sept. 19, 1909, he was married to Magdelena Boshart, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters and 8 sons (Emanuel, Lovina-Mrs. William Mast, Samuel, Levi, Ephraim, Ira, Ezra, Catherine-Mrs. Wilbur Esch, Melville, Adeline, and Andrew), 6 brothers and 2 sisters (Ezra, Aaron, Sarah-Mrs. David Gerber, Rudy, John, Lizzie-Mrs. Christ Gascho, Valentine, and Christ), 59 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Four grandchildren preceded him in death. Four of his sons are ordained Mennonite ministers and one a bishop. His was the first death of the brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Millwood Church, where funeral services were held June 20, in charge of Aaron F. Stoltzfus, Leroy Stoltzfus, Roy Ulrich, Isaac King, and Reuben Stoltzfus.

Noe, Lloyd D., son of Jacob and Mary (Oyer) Noe, was born at Gridley, Ill., Jan. 21, 1911; died at the Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill., following surgery for a brain tumor, Sept. 10, 1964, aged 53 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Aug. 3, 1946, he was married to Thelma Oyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Randy and Judy), 5 brothers and one sister (Wilbur, Clifford, Dale, Arthur, Clarence, and Bernice). Funeral services were held at the Metamora Church, Sept. 12, in charge of Roy Bucher; interment in Olio Cemetery, Eureka, Ill.

Petre, Ada H., daughter of Jacob H. and the late Annie (Horst) Risser, was born in Washington Co., Md., Feb. 18, 1908; died at her home, Maugansville, Md., Aug. 13, 1964; aged 56 y. 5 m. 26 d. On July 17, 1929, she was married to J. Mark Petre, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Ellen-Mrs. Donald Martin, Ethel-Mrs. James Martin, Mary Lois-Mrs. Dharl Wilfong, Sue-Mrs. Richard Lehman, and Nora-Mrs. Eugene Martin), her father, 4 sisters (Mrs. Amos Diller, Mrs. Adin Hege, Anna Risser, and Mrs. Aldus Martin), and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of the Reiff Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 15.

Roth, Donald Duane, son of John and Elva (Stutzman) Roth, was born at Milford, Nebr., Aug. 7, 1937; died after an illness of 2 years at the Seward (Nebr.) Memorial Hospital, Sept. 19 ,1964; aged 27 y. 1 m. 12 d. On June 26, 1959, he was married to Marjorie Schweitzer, who survivies. Also ssurviving are 2 sons (Sheldon Lee and Vincint Scott), one daughter (Rhonda Kay), his parents, 2 sisters (Bonnie Jean-Mrs. Harold Roth and Delores-Mrs. Wilton Detweiler), and grandmother (Mrs. Elmer Stutzman). He was a faithful member of the East Fairview Church.

Roth, Ronald Lee, son of Leonard and Ruth (Gerber) Roth, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 11, 1958; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., as the result of a car accident, Sept. 3, 1964, aged 5 y. 9 m. 23 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Karen Joy), and both maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Sept. 6, in charge of Henry Yantzi and Dale Schumm.

Ruppert, Isaac, son of Reuben and Amanda (Hershey) Ruppert, was born in York Co.,Pa., Nov. 29, 1887; died at the home of his son John, New Oxford, Pa., Aug. 14, 1964; aged 76 y. 8 m. 16 d. He had been visiting his son for 3 weeks. The past 10 years he resided in Tampa, Fla., where he attended the Ida Street Church. On Sept. 15, 1914, he was married to Grace Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 13 children (John, Harry, Ralph, Mrs. Verna Schulman, Mrs. Charlotte Updike, Mrs. Dorothy Moore, Mrs. Ruth Emig, Mrs. Lillian Grove, Mrs. Alice Moffit, Mrs. Theda Brunk, Nancy, Mrs. Dora Topper, and Mrs. Martha Cook), 4 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Altland, Mrs. Susan Bentzel, Mrs. Esther Adams, and Mrs. Olive Hoover), 2 brothers (Leroy and Lewis), 38 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Garber Church, York Co., Pa. Funeral services were held at the Stony Brook Church, Aug. 18, in charge of Richard Danner and Martin Lehman.

Thomas, Harry S., son of Samuel J. and Susannah (Hershberger) Thomas, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Pa., June 19, 1892; died at home, Sept. 15, 1964; aged 72 y. 2 m. 27 d. On Jan. 13, 1918, he was married to Nellie Cable, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Ferne-Mrs. D. Carl Thomas and William C.), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Stella-Mrs. Harry Y. Shetler), and 3 brothers (Owen, John, and S. Robert). He was a member of the Thomas Church, where he served in many different ways, and where funeral services were held Sept. 18, in charge of Aldus J. Wingard and Harry C. Blough.

Warye, Lydia, daughter of Moses and Magadalena Stutzman, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Oct. 4, 1870; died at West Liberty, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1964; aged 93 y. 11 m. On Jan. 1, 1891, she was married to Solomon E. Warye, who died Aug. 29, 1951. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Fred, Herman, and Mary Vaughn Warye) and 3 grandchildren. Five children preceded her in death. She was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Nelson Kanagy.

Weaver, Myron Lee, son of Roland J. and Rosa Lee (Blosser) Weaver, was born Nov. 14, 1957, died at his home in Dayton, Va., after an illness of seven and one-half months, Aug. 16, 1964' aged 6 y. 9 m. 2 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister (Dawn Evonne), one brother (Robert D.), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Blosser). Myron's sunny disposition had won its way into the hearts of all who knew him. He retained his cheerfulness until the last day of his long illness.

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Lehman, Reuben, son of Peter A. and Barbara (Baumgartner) Lehman, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1882; died at his home near Kidron on Sept. 29, 1964; aged 82 y. 1 m. 16 d. On Oct. 31, 1907, he was married to Anna B. Hofstetter, who died Dec. 30, 1921. To this union were born 4 children, who survive: (Cora-Mrs. Harvey D. Miller, Esther-Mrs. Levi Lehman, Frieda, and Calvin). On Dec. 28, 1926, he was married to Leah Zuercher, who survives. To this marriage 4 children were born, one of whom died in a car accident on June 20, 1952. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Ellis, Anna Marie, and Lloyd). Also surviving, in addition to his wife and 3 sons and 4 daughters, are one brother (Waldo E.), 3 sisters (Lavina, Sarah-Mrs. Aldis Gerber, and Anna-Mrs. Ivan Gerber), and 8 grandchildren. One sister and one grandchild also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 2, with Reuben Hofstetter, Bill Detweiler, and Isaac Zuercher officiating.

Martin, Mary H., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Eby, was born in Washington Co., Md., Oct. 2, 1871; died at Maugansville, Md., Aug. 27, 1964; aged 92 y. 9 m. 25 d. On Dec. 24, 1891, she was married to Isaac W. Martin, who died Nov. 24, 1959. One daughter and 2 sons also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Susan E., Amos E., Cora-Mrs. Jacob Horst, and Florence-Mrs. Preston Showalter), 31 grandchildren, and 86 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Reiff church, where funeral services were held Aug. 31, in charge of Reuben E. Martin and Nelson H. Martin.

Moyer, Abram K., son of Christian D. and Barbara (Kratz) Moyer, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Jan. 6, 1878; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Sept. 26, 1964; aged 86 y. 8 m. 20 d. On Dec .4, 1897, he was married to Mary Musselman, who died in 1953. Surviving are one son and one daughter (Elmer M., and Mrs. Sallie M. Kulp), 9 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 30, in charge of Marvin Anders, Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey.

Nussbaum, Edna, daughter of Cleophas and Caroline (Lehman) Amstutz, was born near Kidron, Ohio, March 13, 1896; died at the Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, Sept. 24, 1964; aged 68 y. 6 m. 11 d. On Oct. 21, 1915, she was married to Daniel I. Nussbaum, who died May 28, 1941. Also preceding her in death were 2 infant sons, 2 grandchildren, and one infant brother. Surviving are 4 sons (Lester D., Lee E., Aaron J., and John E.), 4 daughters (Anna Marie, Ella-Mrs. Harold Horst, Lydia-Mrs. Paul Geiser, and Pauline-Mrs. Orion Miller), 5 sisters (Sara-Mrs. Albert Nussbaum, Lydia-Mrs. Jacob Neuenschwander, Lavina-Mrs. Amos Neuenschwander, Elda-Mrs. Martin Lehman, and Martha-Mrs. Harvey Nussbaum), and 35 grandchildren. She was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 27, with Bill Detweiler, Reuben Hofstetter, and Isaac Zuercher officiating.

Schwartzentruber, Joseph K., son of Joseph and Maria (Kuepfer) Schwartzentruber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Sept. 16, 1876; died near St. Agatha, Ont., Aug. 6, 1964; aged 87 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Oct. 15, 1897, he was married to Catherine Wagler, who died April 29, 1937. Five children also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Simon and Elton), 23 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where
funeral services were held Aug. 9, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich.

Shantz, Emma, daughter of William and Emily (Randall) Spaeth, was born at Breslau, Ont., Dec. 9, 1888; died at Galt, Ont., aug. 26, 1964; aged 75 y. 8 m. 17 d. On April 24, 1912, she was married to Amos Shantz, who died Nov. 27, 1958. Surviving are 2 sons (Gordon and Norman), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Stewart Witmer and Irene-Mrs. Elton Kinsie), one sister (Mrs. Mary Dahmer), and 17 grandchildren. Two sons, one sister, 3 brothers, and one grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Roseville Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 29, in charge of Vernon Leis.

Shenk, Timothy L., was born in Nampa, Idaho, July 27, 1907; died at his home in Indian Cover, near Hammett, Idaho, Aug. 8, 1964; aged 57 y. 12 d. On Dec. 27, 1939, he was married to Edith Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Douglas and Mike), 3 brothers (Dave, Amos, and Sam), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Fan Schrock, Mrs. Esther Schiffler, and Mrs. Ruth Carrico). Two brothers and his parents preceded him in death. He was a member of the Indian Cove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bey Chapel, Glenns Ferry, Idaho, with Paul W. Miller officiating. Interment in Glenn Rest Cemetery.

Short, Stanley C., son fo Aaron P. and Verena (Yost) Short, was born at Archbold, Ohio, March 7, 1914; died at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, following a stroke, Sept. 7, 1964; aged 50 y. 6 m. On April 17, 1949, he was married to Ada L. Wyse, who survives. Also surviving are his father, one brother (Kenneth E.), and 4 sisters (Lucinda-Mrs. Jacob Riegsecker, Clara-Mrs. Willard Richer, Irene-Mrs. Clifford Nafziger, and Alice-Mrs. Joseph D. Short). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 10, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Dale J. Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Snider, Walter, son of Jonas and Susannah Snider, was born at Waterloo, Ont., Oct. 19, 1890; died suddenly at his home in Bridgeport, Ont., Sept. 5, 1964; aged 73 y. 10 m. 17 d. On Feb. 12, 1913, he was married to Mary Krempein, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Blake and Arthur), 3 daughters (Alta-Mrs. Albert Fisher, Olive-Mrs. Ezra Baechler, and Miriam-Mrs. Robert Halcrow), 23 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, Sept. 9, in charge of J. B. Martin, assisted by Milton Schwartzentruber.

Sowers, Annie, daughter of Adam and Fannie (Gehman) Sowers, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 8, 1888; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster Pa., Aug. 25, 1964; aged 76 y. 17 d. She was the last of her immediate family. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, Pa., Aug. 28, in charge of James M. Shank and John C. Rohrer; interment in Stumptown Cemetery.

Stauffer, Clarence W., son of Christian and Fannie (Witmer) Stauffer, was born in Clay Twp., Pa., Aug. 27, 1902; died of a heart attack at the Harrisburg (Pa.) Hospital, Aug. 20, 1964; aged 61 y. 11 m. 24 d. He was married to Minnie Recay, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Clyde, Marion-Mrs. Luke Landis, and Esther-Mrs. Henry Weaver), 10 grandchildren, his father, and one sister (Suey-Mrs. Melvin Oberholtzer). He was a member of the Hammer Creek Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 24, in charge of Parke Heller and Isaac Sensenig.

Strohe, William H., son of William and Catherine (MacCauley) Strohe, was born at Philadelphia, Pa.; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 30, 1964. He was married to Edna Groff, who is the only survivor. He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 3, in charge of Norman Yutzy and Russell B. Musselman.

Weber, Allan S., son of Joseph S. and Mary Ann (Shantz) Weber, was born at Waterloo, Ont., March 12, 1885, died at Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 24, 1964; aged 79 y. 5 m. 12 d. On Aug. 28, 1910, he was married to Sarah Martin, who died Nov. 11, 1934. On June 26, 1938, he was married to Johanna Eby Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Oliver, Samuel, George, Alice-Mrs. Etril Snyder, Matilda-Mrs. Gordon Hunsberger, Clara-Mrs. Roy Snyder, and Florence), 5 brothers (Joseph, Newton, Orphen, Orval, and Byron), and 3 sisters (Hannah-Mrs. Herbert Snider, Violet-Mrs. Leonard Snider, and Beulah-Mrs. Delton Schmitt). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 27, in charge of J. B. Martin and Milton Schwartzentruber.

Yoder, Alva S., son of Solomon and Annie (Troyer) Yoder, was born in Oklahoma, Feb. 1, 1925; died at Halifax, Va., as the result of a truck accident, Aug. 19, 1964; aged 39 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Dec. 30, 1951, he was married to Iva Maust, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Rebecca, David, Ruth, Anna Marie, Esther, Lois, and Mary Ellen), his parents, 4 brothers (Fred, Jerry, Daniel, and Joseph), and 6 sisters (Ida-Mrs. Levi Kramer, Fannie-Mrs. William Yoder, Mary-Mrs. Daniel J. Miller, Gertie-Mrs. Vernon Yoder, Grace-Mrs. Kenneth Resh, and Mabel-Mrs. David Beiler). He was a member of the Bethel C.M. Church, Gladys, Va., where funeral services were held Aug. 21, in charge of Eli B. Yoder.

Zimmerman, Christian F., son of Christian F. and Mary (Martin) Zimmerman, was born at Spring Grove, Pa., July 27, 1883; died at his home, Lancaster, Pa., July 21, 1964; aged 80 y. 11 m. 24 d. On Nov. 2, 1905, he was married to Cora Elizabeth Allison, who died in 1920. On June 2, 1925, he was married to Anna Nora Barge, who died Oct. 23, 1959. On May 11, 1961, he was married to Esther R. Shreiner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Paul W. and Esther-Mrs. Andrew Gingerich), 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church where funeral services were held July 24, in charge of Frank M. Enck and James M. Shank; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Nafziger, Elizabeth (correction to survivors as published Sept. 8). In addition to her husband, Minister Peter Nafziger, she is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughter (Roy, Vera-Mrs. Norman Helmuth, John, and Dora-Mrs. Lorne Wagler), and 13 grandchildren.

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Biehn, Melinda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 7, 1896; died at the Lanigan Union Hospital, Sept. 25, 1964; aged 68 y. 7 m. 18 d. On March 2, 1927, she was married to Aaron B. Biehn, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Beatrice-Mrs. Elmer Sauder, and Donald), 4 brothers and one sister (Ivan, Floyd, Sylvanus, Lloyd, and Serena-Mrs. Clayton Eby). Two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sharon Church near Guernsey, Sask. Funeral services were held at the church, in charge of James Mullet.

Garcia, Guadalupe, son of Trino and Elojia (Salazar) Garcia, was born at Dinero, Texas, Sept. 2, 1943; died at Quanah, Texas, in an automobile accident, Oct. 4, 1964; aged 21 y. 1 m. 2 d. On Oct. 16, 1963, he was married to Elda Garza Garcia, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Miguel), 4 sisters (Marta Espinosa, Elida Saldwar, Manuela Saldivar, and Alicia Garcia), 4 half brothers (Domingo, Pablo, Pedro, and Jose) and 4 half sisters (Leonor G. Chanaria, Maria G. Herrera, Elvira G. Gonzalez, and Victoria G. Peralta). He was a member of the Calvary Church, Mathis, Texas, where funeral services were held Oct. 6, in charge of Paul Conrad and Lupe De Leon; interment in the Dejcanso Eterno Cemetery.

Kurtz, Henry Hertzler, son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Hertzler) Kurtz, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 3, 1877; died at the Ephrata, Pa., Hospital, Oct. 3, 1964; aged 87 y. 9 m. He was married on Dec. 11, 1906, to Eva B. Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Elva, Naomi, and Ada), 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters and one brother (Barbara Kennel, Elsie Kurtz, and Levi). He was a member of the Conestoga Church, Morgantown, Pa., where funeral services wee held Oct. 6, in charge of Ira A. Kurtz and Christian Kurtz; interment in Mast Cemetery.

Overholt, Wilson M., son of John and Lizzie (Meyers) Overholt, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., July 14, 1889, died at the Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital, July 24, 1964; aged 75 y. 10 d. On Nov. 30, 1911, he was married to Annie Leatherman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 foster children (Howard D. Leatherman, Esther Leatherman, and Kathleen Walker), and 10 grandchildren. On Oct. 26, 1922, he was ordained as minister, to serve the Deep Run Church. He also served the Levittown Mission. He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held July 29, in charge of Erwin Nace, Abram Yothers, and Joseph Gross.

Sutter, Aaron, son of Christian and Fanny (Stalter) Sutter, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Oct. 2, 1895; died at his home in Manson, Iowa, Oct. 11, 1964; aged 69 y. 9 d. In 1923, he was married to Lena Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Helen), one son (Donald), 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Elmer, Lee, Harvey, and Edward), and 2 sisters (Louisa-Mrs. Peter Zehr, and Barbara-Mrs. Emanuel Zehr). His parents, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers preceded him in death. He served as postmaster since 1948 until this summer when he became ill. He was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 13, in charge of Nick Stoltzfus and James Detweiler; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Weaver, Emma R., daughter of John L. and Mary S. (Rohrer) Bare, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 24, 1876; died at her home in Lancaster, oct. 8, 1964; aged 87 y. 8 m. 14 d. On June 14, 1899, she was married to D. M. Weaver, who died Jan. 27, 1953. He had served the East Chestnut Street Church as deacon for 45 years. Surviving are 4 children (J. Paul, M. Lloyd, David B., and Mary-Mrs. David Mosemann), 2 brothers (John R. and Martin R.,), one sister (Mary R.), 18 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, in charge of Frank M. Enck, James Shank, and Jacob E. Brubaker; interment in Mellinger's Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Samuel J., son of Joel and Magdalene (Otto) Yoder, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, June 28, 1882; died at the Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kans., Sept. 9, 1964; aged 82 y. 2 m. 12 d. On March 23 ,1909, he was married to Mary Schrock, who died Feb. 26, 1956. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons (Ralph, Lizzie Mae-Mrs. Wilbur Selzer, Melvin, Wilma, and Verna), and 15 grandchildren. One daughter and 2 grandchildren died in infancy. He was the surviving member of 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Yoder Church, where funeral services were held in charge of H. A. Diener, Andrew Bontrager, and Edward Yutzy.

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