Alderfer, Lovina S., daughter of Elizabeth and Jacob A. Clemens, was born at Souderton, Pa., May 19, 1914; died of cancer at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 6, 1964; aged 50 y. 2 m. 18 d. On Sept. 4, 1937, she was married to Isaiah Alderfer, who survives. She filled the office of a deacon's wife well at the Perkiomenville Church. Also surviving are one son (Ralph), 3 daughters (Rhoda - Mrs. Gerald Benner, Lois - Mrs. Mervin Zook, and Rachel), 2 grandchildren, one sister, and 4 brothers. Funeral services wee held at the Souderton Mennonite Church, Aug. 10, in charge of Abram G. Metz and Stanley Godshall.

Bradfield, Hattie Mae, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Teets, was born at Mathias, W. Va., Feb. 2, 1880; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Aug. 13, 1964; aged 84 y. 6 m. 11 d. Her husband, Quincy Bradfield, died in 1941. Also preceding her in death was one daughter. Surviving are 2 sons (Gordon and Lloyd), 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Robert). She was a member of the Salem Church, Needmore, W. Va., where funeral services were held Aug. 16, conducted by J. Ward Shank and S. A. Shank.

Cressman, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manassah Toman, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Jan. 4, 1904; died at the Lanigan Union Hospital, July 17, 1964; aged 60 y. 6 m. 13 d. On Dec. 18, 1929, she was married to Allen Cressman. Later they moved to the Guernsey, Sask., area. Surviving are her husband, 4 children (Noreen - Mrs. Alfred Polzin, Stanley, Glenn, and Beatrice - Mrs. Cleason Snyder), 10 grandchildren, one sister (Loretta - Mrs. Wesley Shantz), and 2 brothers (Clarence and Willard). Two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sharon Mennonite Church, near Guernsey.

Gregory, Elias Everett, son of Frank and Mary (Reist) Gregory, was born in Lapeer Co., Mich., May 28, 1887; died at his home near Brutus, Mich., Aug. 10, 1964; aged 77 y. 2 m. 13 d. On Dec. 24, 1911, he was married to Susanna Gehman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters and 2 sons (Beulah - Mrs. Ronald Gee, Mary - Mrs. Mennon Burkhart, Emma - Mrs. John Newswanger, Rhoda - Mrs. Urias Kilmer, Fanny - Mrs. Edwin Snider, John, Barbara - Mrs. Wilson Snider, William, and Audrey - Mrs. Gerald Rogers), his stepmother (Mrs. Iva Morris Gregory), one sister (Bessie Martin), 3 half brothers, 3 half sisters, 42 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He considered himself the last remaining member of the Maple River Old Order Mennonite Church (Wisler) of Brutus, Mich. Funeral services were held at the Maple River Church, Aug. 14, in charge of William Wickey and Clyde Kauffman.

Harnish, Christ C., son of Amos K. and Lizzie (Charles) Harnish, was born in Pequea Twp., Pa., died at his home in Willow Street, Pa., Aug. 1, 1964; aged 85 y. 9 m. 8 d. He was married to Annie M. Eshleman, who survives. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 24, 1963. Surviving also are 4 sons (Marvin E., Jacob R., Christ E., and Clarence M.), 6 daughters (Elizabeth - Mrs. Clarence G. Warfel, Suie - Mrs. Chester H. Thomas, Stella H. - Mrs. C. Mylin Shenk, Ruth E. - Mrs. Paul A. Hess, Edna M. - Mrs. Christ M. Hess, and Florence E. - Mrs. John N. Thomas), one sister (Mrs. Harry Hess), one brother (Amos), 53 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Byerland Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 5, in charge of Wilbur Lentz, James Hess, and David Thomas.

Hostetler, Chester L., son of Joseph M. and Beulah (Yoder) Hostetler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 31, 1947; died at Belleville, Aug. 3, 1964; aged 16 y. 7 m. 3 d. Surviving, besides his parents, are one brother (Dale Lynn) and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Y. Yoder). He was a member of the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 6, in charge of J. Elrose Hartzler and R. R. Peachey.

Jacobs, Paul A., son of Louis and Elizabeth (Koch) Jacobs, was born at Johnstown, Pa., July 11, 1884; died at Johnstown, July 27, 1964; aged 80 y. 16 d. On Nov. 25, 1909 he was married to Trella Risch, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Willard, Gerald, Twila - Mrs. Herbert Armstrong, Erma - Mrs. John Wentz, Merle, Dwight, Arnold, Duane, Donald, Roma - Mrs. John L. Ruth, and Dorthea - Mrs. Bradley Otto), 32 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. W. C. Zimmer). He and his wife served for many years at what is now the First Mennonite Church of Johnstown. He was a member of the Kaufman Church, where funeral services were held July 29, in charge of Keith Esch, assisted by Harry Y. Shetler.

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Mary Jean Yoder, daughter of Dr. Jonathan and Fyrne (Miller) Yoder, was born in Madhya Pradesh, India, March 26, 1939. She attended school at Woodstock, in northern India, at Bethany Christian High School near Goshen, and was graduated from Goshen College in 1960. In the fall of 1960 she entered the Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating with honors on June 8, 1964.

According to plans she and Wayne Clemens, of Souderton, Pa., were to be married on June 27, and she was going to begin her internship at Bethlehem, Pa., on July 1. But on June 13 she died at the Goshen Hospital as a result of multiple injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Goshen.

Mary Jean was highly gifted, yet withal she was humble and selfless in her relations with others. She had a sunny disposition, was highly self-disciplined, and had planned to give her life to the needy in the service of Christian medicine. Her friends wish to thank God for the priceless privilege of her fellowship for these years.

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Brunk, Christian W., son of Frank and Martha (Eby) Brunk, was born at Maugansville, Md., Aug. 4, 1899; died suddenly at the John C. Lincoln Hospital, Phoenix, Ariz., July 16, 1964; aged 64 y. 11 m. 12 d. On May 27, 1921, he was married to Jeannette Leakey, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Frank, Charles, Robert, and Howard), 2 daughters (Elsie - Mrs. G. W. Hinton and Martha - Mrs. Robert Wells), 17 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joe, Sam, and Henry, and one sister (Fannie - Mrs. Ben Kornhaus). One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Hanson Mortuary, Phoenix, July 20, in charge of Melvin Ruth; interment in Memory Lawn Cemetery.

Gilmer, Lloyd Alvin, son of Mrs. Mabel Kropf (and the late Jesse L. Gilmer), was born at Filer, Idaho, Oct. 15, 1918; passed away at Portland, Oreg., Aug. 5, 1964; aged 45 y. 9 m. 21 d. In Oct. 1945, he was married to Jeanne Smith. At the age of 12 he confessed Christ and united with the Filer, Idaho, Church. During his last illness he again found the Lord and left a bright testimony. He was ill for about two years. Surviving are his daughter (Lynn), mother, stepfather (C. L. Kropf), and 3 brothers (Charles, Clarence, and Kenneth). Funeral services were condcuted at the funeral home, Woodburn, Oreg.., Aug. 8, in charge of E. S. Garber; burial in Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Hubbard, Oreg.

Graver, Harry S., son of Martin and Barbara A. (Sensenig) Graver, was born in Conestoga Twp. Pa.; died at Quarryville, Pa.; aged 72 years. 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 Hosteter, 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.

Kropf, Ezra J., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hostetler) Kropf, was born in Cass Co., Mo., Feb. 1, 1890; died at his home near Harrisburg, Oreg., June 20, 1964; aged 74 y. 4 m. 19 d. On March 11, 1915, he was married to Ida Eash, who preceded him in death on Jan. 1, 1960. Two sons, one daughter, and 4 sisters also preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter and 2 sons (Barbara - Mrs. John Lais, Clarence, and Wilbert), 12 grandchildren, 3 sisters and 3 brothers (Amanda - Mrs. Albert Knox, Samuel, Levi, Amos, Emma - Mrs. David Yoder, and Luella). He was a member of the Harrisburg Church, where funeral services were held June 25, in charge of Wilbur Kropf and Willard Stutzman.

Lederich, Nellie, daughter of Frank and Martha (Hammond) Druit, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 28, 1894; died at Uhrichsville, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1964; aged 69 y. 7 m. 22 d. On June 24, 1934, she was married to Amos Lederich, who died Sept. 15, 1947. Surviving are one stepdaughter (Bernice - Mrs. Dalton Miller), one brother (Edward), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Sadie Hamilton, Mrs. Jesse Close, and Mrs. Anna Deardoff). She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Everhart-Butler Funeral Home, Aug. 21, in charge of Paul R. Miller; interment in church cemetery.

Martinez, Maria Elena, daughter of Isobel and Elizabeth (Vallejo) Martinez, was born at Mathis, Texas, Aug. 2, 1964; died at Mathis, Aug. 3, 1964; aged one day. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Florencio), one sister (Juanita), grandparents (Juan Martinez and Santiago and Consuelo Vallejo), and great-grandparents (Maximo and Christina Vallejo and Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Silva). Funeral services were held at the Calvary Mennonite Church, Aug. 4, in charge of Paul Conrad; interment in Descanso Eterno Cemetery.

Nafziger, Elizabeth, daughter of John B. and Elizabeth (Jantzi) Jutzi, was born at Wilmot Center, Ont., June 19, 1887; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, May 12, 1964; aged 76 y. 10 m. 23 d. On Sept. 30, 1919, she was married to Peter Nafziger, who is minister at St. Agatha, Ont. Also surviving are 4 children (Roy, John, Vera, and Dora), 3 brothers (John, Simeon, and Rudy), and 3 sisters (Katie - Mrs. Louis Gingerich, Veronica - Mrs. Daniel Roth, and Mattie - Mrs. Noah Jantzi). She was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held May 15, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Gerald Schwartzentruber.

Nice, Harry P., son of Gideon and Emma (Price) Nice, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., June 25, 1880; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 17, 1964; aged 84 y. 22 d. He was married to Carrie R. Mumbauer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Vinnie - Mrs. LeRoy N. Cassel, Ruth - Mrs. Warren B. Godshall, and Victor M.), 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Price), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Catherine Delp and Susan Nice). He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held July 21, in charge of John E. Lapp and Russell B. Musselman.

Peachey, Orrie G., son of David S. and Sarah (Glick) Peachey, was born near Belleville, Pa., Jan. 26, 1893; died at his home near Belleville, Aug. 3, 1964; aged 71 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Dec. 21, 1919, he was married to Mollie Kanagy, who died Aug. 4, 1954. On Aug. 14, 1955, he was married to Ruth Ackerman Kanagy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 stepchildren (Orpha and James), a foster daughter (Mary - Mrs. John W. Yoder, one sister and 2 brothers (Katie - Mrs. Aaron J. Peachey, Homer D., and Oliver B.), 7 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 7, in charge of Raymond Peachey, J. Elrose Hartzler, and Chester Kanagy.

Reber, Sue E., daughter of Daniel and Barbara Nafziger, was born at Stuttgart, Ark., Jan. 25, 1886; died at Harrisonville, Mo., Aug. 5, 1964; aged 78 y. 6 m. 11 d. On April 9, 1914, she was married to Jacob J. Reber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Delta Bernice Ratzlaff), one grandson, 3 sisters (Ann, Rose, and Christina), and 3 brothers (Will, Ernest, and Frank). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 8, in charge of Leonard Garber; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Snider, Irvin Austin, son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Martin) Snider, was born at Floradale, Ont., May 13, 1883; died at the Watrous Union Hospital, June 3, 1964; aged 81 y. 21 d. On April 10, 1904, he was married to Lucinda Schmitt, who died March 3, 1957. Surviving are 2 sons (Elmer and Kenneth), 2 daughters (Irva - Mrs. David Rosenburger and Nelda - Mrs. Addison Gingrich), 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. In 1918 he moved to the Guernsey district where he farmed until 1947, when he took up residence in Guernsey. He attended the United Church in Watrous.

Strong, William M., son of Charles S. and Minnie (Zimmerman) Strong, was born in Cumberland Co.,Pa., Oct. 12, 1900; died at the Harrisburg Hospital, after an illness of several months, July 26, 1964; aged 63 y. 9 m. 14 d. On Dec. 25, 1935, he was married to Emma Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Betty - Mrs. Ralph D. Zehr, Marilyn - Mrs. J. Mervin Leaman, and E. Carole), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Samuel Z.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Paul Fetrow, Mrs. LeRoy Detweiler, and Ruth Ann Strong). In 1938 he was ordained minister for the Slate Hill Church, and bishop for the Cumberland District in 1949. He was a member of the mission board in earlier years and had a vital interest in several missions in the district as well as the one in Anderson, S.C.; also a deep concern for the youth of the church, serving on the board of Camp Hebron until his death. Funeral services were held at the Slate Hill Church, July 29, in charge of Simon Bucher, David Thomas, Earl Mosemann, and Norman Zimmerman.

Stutzman, Clyde Christian, son of Lloyd J. and Irma (Miller) Stutzman, was born at Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1917; died unexpectedly at his home near Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 4, 1964; aged 46 y. 7 m. 6 d. He was ordained to the ministry in 1946 at Hannibal, Mo. In 1950 he moved to Harrisonburg, Va., and served as an assistant at Chicago Avenue and other Mennonite churches around Harrisonburg. On Sept. 23, 1945, he was married to Iona Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Julia, Althia, C. C., Jr., Renate, and Jacob), one sister (Mrs. Pauline Oswald), and 2 brothers (Walter and Allen). Funeral services were held at the Chicago Avenue Church, Aug. 6, in charge of Mahlon L. Blosser and Harold G. Eshleman; interment in Weavers Church Cemetery.

Troyer, Levi S., of Middlebury, Ind., son of Samuel and Katie Troyer, died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Aug. 7, 1964, after an illness of about 17 years; aged 46 years. On march 12, 1944, he was married to Erma Louise Goodman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Sharon - Mrs. Joe Lemmon and Judy Ann) and 3 sisters (Anna - Mrs. Harold Sharp, Wilma - Mrs. Lyle Bontrager, and Savilla - Mrs. Bruce Handrich). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 9, with J. D. Graber officiating, and on Aug. 10 at Fairview, Mich., with Harvey Handrich officiating; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Wismer, Herbert B., son of Orphen and Sarah (Bechtel) Wismer, was born at Baden, Ont., March 14, 1901; died at New Hamburg, Ont., Aug. 20, 1964; aged 63 y. 5 m. 6 d. On March 15, 1938, he was married to Vera Wismer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 brothers (Byron, Milton, Elmer, and Jeremiah) and 2 sisters (Florence - Mrs. Isaac Snyder and Ada - Mrs. Lorne Shantz). He was a member of the Shantz Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 23, in charge of Leslie Witmer.

Yoder, John P., was born at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 22, 1890; died at the F. W. Blach Hospital, Lewistown, Pa., Aug. 15, 1964; aged 73 y. 8 m. 24 d. On Nov. 29, 1923, he was married to Lomie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Emmanuel M., John S., Steve C., Raymond D., Isaiah J., Mary - Mrs. John Byler, and Ruth - Mrs. Carl Baker), and 16 grandchildren. He was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, in charge of John B. Zook, Louis Peachey, and Eric Renno.

Yoder, Lydia, daughter of David Z. and Mary (Smiley) Yoder, was born at Smithville, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1877; died at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1964; aged 86 y. 8 m. 4 d. On Feb. 13, 1900, she was married to Amos E. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Rilla - Mrs. Elton Shoup, Lucille - Mrs. Myron Markley, and Julia - Mrs. Paul Ross), one son ((Ray), 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Milton and Floyd). Two daughters, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Orrville Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 10, in change of J. Lester Graybill; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

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Bickel, John W., son of George and Rosanna (Brendley) Bickel, was born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, Dec. 17, 1868; died at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1964; aged 95 y. 8 m. 5 d. In June, 1900, he was married to Martha E. Bickel, who died in June, 1950. Two children also preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (William and James). He was a member of the E.U.B. Church. Funeral services were held at the Elliot-Hartline Funeral Home, Aug. 27, in charge of Paul R. Miller and George Smith.

Buckwalter, Susan Etta, daughter of Tobias and Esther Ann (Hershey) Kreider, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 23, 1877; died at her home in Upland, Calif., June 23, 1964; aged 87 y. 1 m. She was the last member of her family. On Nov. 5, 1902, she was married to Samuel M. Buckwalter, who survives.; they enjoyed over 61 years of married life. Also surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Irvin B., and John K., Amos H., Allen S., and Mary S. - Mrs. Jacob S. Roth), 14 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Brethren in Christ Church, where funeral services were held June 26, in charge of Alvin Burkholder and Eber Dourte; interment in Bellevue Cemetery.

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Charles, Anna Mary, daughter of C. Earl and Anna Mary (Landis) Charles, Leola, Pa., was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 8, 1945; died by drowning while wading in a pond at the Landis Home Retirement Community, where she was employed, July 20, 1964, aged 19 y. 4 m. 12 d. Besides her parents, she is survived by 6 brothers and sisters (Alta Ruth - Mrs. Donald J. Sensenig, Martha L., Mahlon L., Paul L., Esther Lou, and Doris Sue) and her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Amos B. Charles). She was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held July 23, in charge of Ira D.. Landis, Levi M. Weaver, and Michael N. Wenger.

Dettwiler, Mary A., daughter of Elias B. and Ann (Auker) Reist, was born in Osceola Co., Iowa, July 16, 1890; died at the Denver (Colo.) General Hospital, July 8, 1964; aged 73 y. 11 m. 22 d. On July 28, 1907, she was married to Noah L. Dettwiler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters and 3 sons (Ruth Buschert, Edna Mellinger, Alice Zellars, Dorcus Boshart, Lauura Conway, Paul, Mahlon, and Elmer), one sister (Leah Reinbold), and 4 brothers (Abe, Joel, Ruben, and Irvin). Two children died in infancy. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Denver. Funeral services were held at Capitol Mortuary, July 13, in charge of Marcus Bishop and John Ventura, interment in Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver.

Diller, Robert Edward, son of Dorothy (Hartman) and the late Rudy H. Diller, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., March 19, 1931; died at Tallahassee, Fla., Aug. 13, 1964; aged 33 y. 4 m. 25 d. On Dec. 21, 1951, he was married to Thelma Erdene Dunlap, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Katherine Marie, Patricia LeAnn, Kellie Jean, and Robert Edward, Jr.), one sister (Twilah - Mrs. J. Harold Buckwalter), and one brother (Milford). He was baptized at the Denbigh Mennonite Church and attended the Tabernacle Church, Norfolk. Funeral services were held Aug. 17, at the Mt. Pleasant Church, in charge of Gene Garrick and Amos D. Wenger, Jr.

Esch, Sarah Genettie. daughter of Noah and Terrace (Stutsman) Yoder, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Oct. 13, 1885, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ellen Troyer, Aug. 26, 1964; aged 78 y. 10 m. 13 d. On March 25, 1906, she was married to Menno Esch, who survives. She faithfully supported her husband in his work as bishop of the church. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Lilly Gillis, Mrs. Esther Yoder, and Mrs. Ellen Troyer), 5 sons (Reuben, Floyd, Chriss, Ira, and Claude), 37 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jess E.). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Fairview (Mich.) congregation, where funeral services were held Aug. 28, in charge of Harvey Handrich, Floyd Yoder, and M. S. Steiner.

Gehman, Solomon, son of David and Lavina (Good) Gehman, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 26, 1895; died in Montgomery Co., Aug. 23, 1964; aged 68 y. 10 m. 28 d. On Dec. 17, 1918, he was married to Catherine Kratz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 foster children (Betty - Mrs. Curtis Landes, Shirley - Mrs. Ronald Souder, and Harry Clinton), 2 sisters (Annie Gehman and Fannie Gehman), 2 brothers (Joel and Abram), and 11 foster grandchildren. He was a member of the Bertolet Church. Funeral services were held at the Bally Church, Aug. 27, in charge of Walter L. Alderfer.
Gingerich, Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Barbara Meyer, was born near Zurich, Ont., Sept. 16, 1876; died at the Huronview Home, Clinton, Ont., Aug. 19, 1964; aged 87 y. 11 m. 3 d. On Feb. 1, 1898, she was married to David Gingerich, who died Jan. 1, 1953. One daughter, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Jacob), 5 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. For many years she had been an active member of the Zurich Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 22, in charge of Orval Jantzi and Gordon Schrag; interment in Goshen Line Cemetery.

Hershberger, Winford Gene, son of Clyde and Maxine (Weldy) Hershberger, was born at Nappanee, Ind., Nov. 5, 1937; died in a traffic accident at Elkhart, Ind., July 17, 1964; aged 26 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Aug. 24, 1957, he was married to Rosa Mae Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Marcella Joy and Kent Allen), his parents, 4 sisters (Carolyn - Mrs. Glenn Miller, Mary Ellen - Mrs. Richard Miller, Sharon - Mrs. Robert Hooley, and Rosetta), one brother (Wilbur), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Weldy and Mrs. Wilma Hershberger). He was a member of the East Goshen Church, where funeral services were held July 20, conducted by Irvin Detwiler and John Yoder.

Histand, Emma W., daughter of Abram O. and Emma (Wismer) Histand, was born near Doylestown, Pa., April 17, 1915; died at her home, Doylestown, May 2, 1964; aged 49 y. 15 d. Surviving are 7 sisters and 2 brothers (Katie - Mrs. Abraham Kooker, Elizabeth - Mrs. Abram Hunsberger, Martha - Mrs. Wilmer Althouse, Paul W., Esther - Mrs. Clarence Helmuth, Maggie, Anna, Nelson, and Clara - Mrs. Menno Sell). One brother and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Trevose Church. Funeral services were held at the Doylestown Church, May 6, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Joseph L. Gross.

Hoover, Mary Ellen, daughter of John and Barbara Meyer, was born in York Co., Ont., May 4, 1871; died at her home, Stouffville, Ont., Aug. 19, 1964, aged 93 y. 3 m. 15 d. On Jan. 30, 1894, she was married to Ralph Hoover, who died in Aug., 1961. Surviving is one daughter
(Magdalena - Mrs. Albert Hoover). Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Wideman congregation. Funeral services were held from the home, Aug. 22, in charge of Lorne Burkholder, with interment in Wideman Cemetery.

Kornhaus, Benjamin H., son of Joseph and Lavina (Nice) Kornhaus, was born at Roseland, La., Oct. 21, 1897; died at Newport News, Va., Aug. 2, 1964; aged 66 y. 9 m. 12 d. On Dec. 22, 1920, he was married to Fannie Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and 4 sons (Leona - Mrs. Robert Schaefer, Jr., Ann - Mrs. Roy Driver, Glen, Franklin, John, and Benjamin, Jr.). He was a member of the Warwick River Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 5, in charge of Truman H. Brunk and John H. Shenk.

Kreider, Adelia May, daughter of Levi and Maria (Kindig) Stover, was born in Medina Co., Ohio, Dec. 2, 1887; died Aug. 17, 1964; aged 76 y. 8 m. 15 d. On Nov. 26, 1908, she was married to Lloyd S. Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Leonard, Carl, Don, Robert, and Ruth - Mrs. Kenneth Heatwole), 22 grandchildren, one brother (Carl), and one sister (Myrta Stover). One brother preceded her in death. In Nov., 1958, the Kreiders and the Ira Newcomers, who were married in a double ceremony, celebrated a double golden wedding anniversary. Her passing marks the first death in the two families. She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, Wadsworth, Ohio, where funeral services were held Aug. 19, in charge of James. Steiner and Aden J. Yoder.

Kurtz, Jonathan H., son of Abraham and Martha (Zook) Kurtz, was born at New Wilmington, Pa., Oct. 8, 1880, died at Belleville, Pa., Aug. 26, 1964; aged 83 y. 10 m. 18 d. He was married to Martha Zook, who died in 1945. On March 13, 1948, he was married to Keturah L. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Lela - Mrs. Clarence Kauffman), 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 29, in charge of John B. Zook and Erie Renno.

Landes, Abram M., son of Jacob G. and Lydia (Moyer) Landes, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., April 8, 1886; died at North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Aug. 18, 1964; aged 78 y. 4 m. 10 d. On Feb. 27, 1909, he was married to Ella B. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Elizabeth - Mrs. Newton Moyer), 9 foster grandchildren, and 14 foster great-grandchildren. One foster daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 22, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey.

Landis, Emma G., daughter of Erwin Y. and Sallie (Gehman) Rice, was born in Bucks Co, Pa., June 15, 1913; died of a heart attack April 16, 1964; aged 50 y. 10 m. 1 d. On Oct. 5, 1940, she was married to Norman R. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, one daughter (Sara Ann), 2 foster children (Diane and Walter Madford), 3 sisters (Edna, Mrs. Frank Moyer, and Mary), and one brother (Howard). She was a member of the Perkasie Church. Funeral services were held at the Deep Run Church, April 19, in charge of Wilson Overholt and James M. Lapp.

Lehman, Ada Stutzman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 19, 1877; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rolena Emmert, Sweet Home, Oreg., Aug. 28, 1964; aged 87 y. 7 m. 9 d. On Dec. 21, 1901, she was married to Henry C. Lehman, who died in 1941. Besides her daughter Rolena - Mrs. Ivan Emmert, she is survived by one other daughter (Ruth - Mrs. Walter McDowell), 3 sons (Ernest G., Harold R., and Elwood H.), 3 brothers (Martin, David, and Jonathan), 3 sister (Mrs. Anna Weaver, Mrs. Salome Blough, and Mrs. Fannie Hershberger), 16 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Sweet Home Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 31, in charge of Orie Roth and A. C. Siebert.

Lehman, Pearl Ellen, daughter of Bishop Nicholas and Amanda (Bender) Roth, was born at Milford, Nebr., June 26, 1904; died of cancer at Tofield (Alta.) Municipal Hospital, Aug. 24, 1964; aged 60 y. 1 m. 29 d. On Nov. 25, 1923, she was married to Joseph W. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Hilda - Mrs. Fred Parser), 4 sons (Earl, Harley, Marvin, and Larry), 3 brothers (Dave, Lee, and Earl), 2 sisters (Lydia - Mrs. John B. Stauffer and Alta), and 13 grandchildren. She was a member of the Salem Church, Tofield, Alta. where funeral services were held Aug. 26, in charge of Harold R. Better and M. D. Stuntman.

Miller, Sarah, daughter of Daniel J. and Barbara (Bontrager) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Aug. 27, 1881; died at Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1964; aged 83 y. 6 d. On Dec. 3, 1903, she was married to Sam W. Miller, who died Sept. 12 ,1958. Surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Mary - Mrs. John Yoder, Amy - Mrs. Roy Miller, and Daniel), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Sunnyside C.M. Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 5, in charge of David L. Yoder and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.

Myers, Clara, daughter of William C. and Mary Ann (Moyer) Moyer, was born at Blooming Glen, Pa., May 22, 1884, died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 4, 1964; aged 80 y. 3 m. 13 d. On Nov. 16, 1907, she was married to Samuel Arthur Myers, who survivies. Also surviving are one brother and one sister (Norman M. Moyer and Della Hunsicker). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 7, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.

Troyer, Nora, daughter of Jacob J. and Sarah (Miller) Yoder, was born at Lagrange, Ind., Nov. 30, 1891; died of cancer Aug. 26, 1964; aged 72 y. 8 m. 27 d. On March 25, 1916, she was married to James Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Samuel, Glada, and Goldie - Mrs. Robert Lambright), one step-daughter (Dorothy - Mrs. David Kropf), one sister (Artie - Mrs. Percy Miller), and 2 brothers (O. J. and John S.). She was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 28, in charge of O. H. Hooley and Homer J. Miller.

Yoder, George Ernest, son of Christian J. and Amanda (Miller) Yoder, was born near Fort Hill, Pa., April 21, 1902; died at the University Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va., April 18, 1964; aged 61 y. 11 m. 28 d. On June 3, 1928, he was married to Lena Bender, who died Nov. 3, 1955. Surviving are 3 sons and 5 daughters (Richard Bruce, David Harvey, Omar Christian, Miriam Irene, Ida Idella, Eleanor Amanda, Freda Elizabeth, and Delilah Rosanna), 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Norman, William, Allen, Mrs. Annie Wiseman, Amelia, Luella, and Mrs. Mary Miller). He was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Springs Church, in charge of Roy and Walter Otto and Paul H. Yoder; burial in Oak Dale Cemetery.

Transcribed by Janice Wilbur, Utah

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