Brubaker, Barbara N., daughter of Levi and Lizzie Nissly, was born in East Donegal Twp., Nov. 13, 1889; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 10, 1965; aged 75 y. 5 m. 27 d. She was married to Jacob E. Brubaker. Surviving are one son (Paul N.), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 14, in charge of H. Raymond Charles and Henry W. Frank; interment in Kraybill Cemetery.
Clemmer, Jacob L., son of Cyrus K. and Ellen (Landes) Clemmer, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., Oct. 10, 1901; died at Harleysville, Pa., May 21, 1965; aged 63 y. 7 m. 11 d. On June 9, 1926, he was married to Edna Nice who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ada and Lois), one son (Curtis), one brother (Allen), and one sister (Mrs. Marvin Ruth). Two sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church where funeral services were held May 25, in charge of Willis Miller and John Lapp.
Day, William Edward, was born near Dry Fork, W. Va., Oct. 20, 1874; died at Nella's Rest Home, Elkins, W. Va., May 19, 1965; aged 90 y. 6 m. 29 d. He was married to Gettie Flanagan, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harshal) and 5 daughters (Doll, Hettie, Carrie, Orphah, and Myrtle). Funeral services were held at the Lanesville Mennonite Church, in charge of Warren Kratz.
Good, William G., son of Solomon B. and Fannie (Gehman) Good, was born in Brecknock Twp., Nov. 27, 1877; died suddenly at his home May 25, 1965; aged 87 y. 5 m. 28 d. On Dec. 1, 1900, he was married to Susie B. Musser, who preceded him in death Oct. 27, 1947. Surviving are 4 daughters (Katie-Mrs. Elmer Burkhart, Emma-Mrs. Walter Groff, with whom he resided, Eva-Mrs. John Geigley, and Edna-Mrs. Luke Z. Martin), one son (Norman), 21 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 29, in charge of Wilmer Leaman and Robert Landis.
Hauck, Paul G., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Meister) Hauck, was born in Columbia, Pa., Jan. 15, 1902; died very suddenly in the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, April 24, 1965; aged 63 y. 3 m. 9 d. On April 29, 1925, he was married to Minerva Hammaker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Catherine and Donald) and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Columbia Mennonite Mission, in charge of Benjamin Eshbach, Ivan D. Leaman, Levi Weaver, and Benjamin Zimmerman; interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.
Hess, Maris W., son of Christian and Barbara (Warfel) Hess, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 12, 1892; died of a heart attack at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 18, 1965; aged 72 y. 5 m. 6 d. On Jan. 14, 1915, he was married to Barbara Eshleman, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 14, 1924, he was married to Grace Eshleman, who also preceded him in death. On Oct. 12, 1957, he was married to Rhoda E. Hess, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Helen-Mrs. Claude Miller), 10 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Martin Campbell, Cora-Mrs. Frank Martin, and Barbara-Mrs. Harvey Mack). One son, an infant daughter, 2 brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. On Jan. 11, 1923, he was ordained minister to serve the New Danville district. Funeral services were held at the Byerland Mennonite Church, May 22, in charge of James Hess and David Thomas.
Hochstetler, Katherine Susan, daughter of Menno and Libby (Rhinesmith) Keim, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 17, 1911; died after a year's illness at her home in Lagrange, Ind., May 30, 1965; she was married to Isaac E. Hochstetler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Larry), 2 daughters (Sharon and Debra), her parents, 3 brothers (Wilbur, Daniel and Walter), and 5 sisters, Martha, Ruth, Mrs. Frank Miller, Mrs. Dwight Miller and Mrs. Willis Miller). She was a member of the Lake Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Emma Mennonite Church in charge of Titus Morningstar; interment in the Lake Bethel Cemetery.
Hooley, Maurice Eugene, son of Daniel and Bessie (Miller) Hooley, was born near Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 13, 1934; died in a three vehicle accident near New Madrid, Mo., June 3, 1965; aged 30 y. 8 m. 20 d. On Jan. 13, 1957, he was married to Betty Canada. On Nov. 12, 1964, he was married to Rosie Greene, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 2 sons (Mark Alan and Roger Lee), 2 stepchildren (Bradley Eugene and Robin Lynn), 5 brothers (John, Robert, Richard, Larry, and Randall), and 3 sisters (Neva-Mrs. Ben Graber, Marily-Mrs. Ernest Eicher, and Carolyn). One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Forks Mennonite Church, June 6, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and Earley Bontrager; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Landis, Willis N., son of Abram and Emma (Nice) Landis, was born in Salford Twp., Pa., June 8, 1913; died of complications following surgery, at the Allentown Osteopathic Hospital, April 25, 1965; aged 51, y. 10 m. 17 d. On Sept. 20, 1941, he was married to Hannah Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lorna, Darlene, and Rosemary), 2 sons (Glen and Willis, Jr.), and one sister (Lizzie Etta Landis). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 29, in charge of John Lapp, Henry Ruth, and Willis Miller.
Linhoss, Martha Jane, daughter of Elias and Mary (Blosser) Reed, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., June 4, 1885; dief of a stroke at the New London, Ohio, Hospital, May 24, 1965; aged 79 y. 11 m. 20 d. On Dec. 15, 1909, she was married to George C. Linhoss, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sisters (Ada-Mrs. Menno Wenger, Luella-Mrs. W. L. Jones, and Esther-Mrs. J. B. Riffe) and 2 brothers (Homer B. and Paul H.). Her only child, 2 brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted by Charles Menough, interment in Ruggles Cemetery, Nova, Ohio.
Roth, Sam, son of Pete and Elizabeth (Springer) Roth, was born at Milford, Nebr., May 19, 1903; died at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Nebr., May 12, 1965; aged 61 y. 11 m. 23 d. On Feb. 14, 1932, he was married to Clara Nitzsche, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Eugene and Donald), 2 daughters (Maxine-Mrs. William Roth and Clarice-Mrs. Harold Troyer), 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Dan Schrock and Mary-Mrs. Chris Roth), one half sister (Ellen-Mrs. Dale Clark), and 5 half brothers (Albert, Harry, Melvin, Ray, and Vernon). His parents, stepmother, one sister, 2 brothers, and 2 half brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 15, in charge of Sam Oswald and Lee Schlegel.
Schreck, Sarah M., daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Miller) Hostetter, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., April 21, 1883; died unexpectedly of a heart attack, May 22, 1965; aged 82 y. 1 m. 1 d. On Dec. 25, 1912, she was married to Godfrey Schreck, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Orva, Raymond A., and F. Wayne), one brother (Levi S.), and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one son. She was a member of the North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Russell Krabill and Vernon U. Miller; interment in West Goshen Cemetery.
Schrock, N. Wilmer, son of Noah and Emma (Meyer) Schrock, was born in Green Township, Ohio, July 18, 1919; died at the University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, of leukemia, May 12, 1965; aged 45 y. 9 m. 24 d. On July 2, 1944, he was married to Pauline Liechty, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Timothy, Thomas, David, Margie and Joanna), one brother (Dwight), and one sister (Mary Jo-Mrs. Harold Snyder). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, May 13, in charge of Stanford Mumaw and Robert W. Otto; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Shisler, Alice M., daughter of Abram and Catherine (Moyer) Groff, was born at Lederach, Pa., Sept. 2, 1889; died at Pennsburg, Pa., March 23, 1965; aged 75 y. 6 m. 21 d. On Oct. 12, 1907, she was married to James F. Shisler, who died April 20, 1965. Surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Stanley Slemmer and Margaret-Mrs. Henry Moyer), 2 sons (Robert and Stanley, and one brother (Jacob). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Mennonite church were funeral services were held March 27, in charge of Henry L. Ruth and John E. Lapp.
Shisler, James F., son of James B. and Sara (Frederick) Shisler, was born at Harleysville, Pa., July 1, 1886; died at Sellersville, Pa., April 20, 1965; aged 78 y. 9 m. 19 d. On Oct. 12, 1907, he was married to Alice M. Groff, who preceded him in death March 23, 1965. Surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Stanley Slemmer and Margaret-Mrs. Henry Moyer), 2 sons (Robert and Stanley), 4 brothers (Horace, Charles, Melvin, and Vincent), and 2 sisters (Sadie-Mrs. Norman Clemens and Mrs. Alverda Landis). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton, Pa., where funeral services were held April 24, in charge of Pastor Beachy; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Shisler, Kathryn J., daughter of Daniel R. and Katie B. (Johnson) Landis, was born at Franconia, Pa., Oct. 13, 1911; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 3, 1965; aged 53 y. 6 m. 20 d. On Jan. 23, 1937, she was married to Willard C. Shisler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Margaret Kathryn, Betty Lou, and Joan Marie), one son (Paul L.), her father, 2 sisters (Mrs. Benjamin Metz and Mrs. Willard Detweiler), and 2 brothers (Linford J. and Daniel J.). She was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 7, in charge of John Lapp and Henry Ruth.
Smith, Margaret L., daughter of Eleazer and Lydia (Landes) Bergey, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Nov. 19, 1875; died at the Spring Ford Nursing Home, Royersford, Pa., May 8, 1965; aged 89 y. 5 m. 19 d. On Nov. 30, 1895, she was married to Charles Smith, who preceded her in death Jan. 29, 1952. Surviving are 9 children (Charles, Joseph, Walter, Bessie-Mrs. Lawrence Walt, Elva-Mrs. Alfred Fitzgerald, Marian-Mrs. Eli Hofsas, Mrs. Florence Seifert, Emma-Mrs. Wilson Kuntz, and Mrs. Edna Dillion), 24 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Emma-Mrs. Enos Yoder). She was a member of the Upper Skippack Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Dott's Funeral Home, May 12, in charge of Daniel Reinford; interment in Upper Skippack Mennonite Cemetery.
Stutzman, Katie Ann, daughter of Uraiah and Susanna (Troyer) Miller, was born at Elkhart, Ind., May 22, 1890; died at the Washington, Iowa, Hospital, May 29, 1965; aged 75 y. 7 d. On Dec. 31, 1914, she was married to Will Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Uriah Earl), one daughter (Elmeta Marie-Mrs. James Ulin), one foster daughter (Betty Crawford), one sister (Barbara Ann-Mrs. Pete Helmuth), one brother (Samuel T.), one grandson, and one great-grandson. She was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 1, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.
Stutzman, Peryle H., son of Abner and Lydia (Hershberger) Stutzman, was born near Milford, Nebr., Jan. 12, 1887; died at the Lincoln General Hospital, Lincoln, Nebr., May 3, 1965; aged 78 y. 3 m. 21 d. On Sept. 24, 1908, he was married to Lena Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Leland, Eldon and Keith, 4 daughters (Verona-Mrs. Dave Schweitzer, Lorene-Mrs. Merton Elson, Evelyn-Mrs. Herbert Woods, and Beulah-Mrs. Dick Stutzman), 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Sanford, Ralph, Abner, Lloyd, and Orville), and 4 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. Raymond Conrad, Sarah-Mrs. Charles Raber, Cora-Mrs. Jonas Detweiler, and Beulah-Mrs. Menno Omstutz). Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Lincoln, Nebr., where funeral services were held, in charge of Milton Troyer and Warren Eicher.
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Mullet, Elizabeth, daughter of David and Barbara (Guengerich) Kauffman, was born in Iowa, March 31, 1875; died at the Mennonite Home, Albany, Oreg., May 14, 1965; aged 90 y. 1 m. 13 d. On Jan 11, 1911, she was married to Jacob J. Mullet, who preceded her in death April 9, 1957. Surviving are 2 sons (Frank and Clarence), one daughter (Lena-Mrs. Virgil Nofziger), 20 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jonas). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 17, in charge of N. M. Birky and George K. Kauffman; interment in Lebanon Cemetery.
Rushly, Susie Anna, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Gillion) Raber, was born near Elkton, Mo., July 14, 1876; died at the Cass County Hospital, Harrisonville, Mo., June 5, 1965; aged 88 y. 10 m. 22 d. On May 12, 1907, she was married to Christ W. Rushly, who preceded her in death April 4, 1954. Surviving are 3 sons (Rolla, Lawrence, and Ralph), 6 grandchildren2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Cora-Mrs. Jake Ramer), and one brother (Daniel). Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, June 8, in charge of Harry Diener; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Stichter, Grace, daughter of David and Lucinda (Bixler) Culp, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., March 9, 1899; died at the Fair Moor Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., June 12, 1965; aged 66 y. 3 m. 3 d. On Nov. 27, 1920, she was married to Harvey Stichter, who preceded her in death April 9, 1948. Surviving are 2 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Walter Ramer and Gladys-Mrs. Lloyd Leinbach), one son (Robert), 16 grandchildren, one brother (Howard), and 3 sisters (Laura-Mrs. Harvey Weld, Alva-Mrs. Vernon Huber, and Mrs. Edna Ramer). She was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 14, in charge of John D. Zehr.
Swartzentruber, Joe A., son of Dan and Mary (Graber) Swartzentruber, was born May 5, 1895; died at the Daviess County Hospital, Montgomery, Ind., March 10, 1965; aged 69 y. 10 m. 5 d. On Dec. 25, 1916, he was married to Katie Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mary-Mrs. Jacob Stoll, Elmer W., Henry W., and Alta-Mrs. Virgil Gingerich), 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Berea Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held March 13, in charge of James Knepp.
Swartzentruber, Noah, son of Lewis J. and Elizabeth Swartzentruber, was born near Midland, Va., Feb. 15, 1897; died of a heart attack at his home near Turner, Mich., March 11, 1965; aged 68 y. 24 d. On April 9, 1918, he was married to Rhoda Alma Eichorn, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Norman and Samuel), 2 daughters (Orpha-Mrs. Joseph Knepp and Ruth-Mrs. Delmar Kauffman), 18 grandchildren, his stepmother (Naomi Swartzentruber), 6 brothers (Eli, Milton, Laban, Daniel, Ernest, and Simon), one sister (Sadie-Mrs. Frank Sturpe), and one stepsister (Mary Beachy). He was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church. On Sept. 8, 1929, he was ordained to the ministry in the Conservative Mennonite Conference and served in this capacity for thirty-five years.
Thomas, Susan A., daughter of Jacob and Lucinda (Miller) Stevens, was born July 10, 1870; died at her home May 11, 1965; aged 94 y. 10 m. 1 d. On Jan. 12, 1896, she was married to William A. Thomas, who preceded her in death in 1961. She is survived by 4 sons (David E., Harry C., Elmer F., and Mahlon T.), 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Alice Jones, Mrs. Lizzie Unger, and Mrs. Lucinda Cable), and 3 brothers (Levi, Jacob, and Cloyd). She was preceded in death by an infant son, a daughter, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Harry C. Blough and Elvin Holsopple.
Troyer, Elsworth A., son of John and Caroline (Schrock) Troyer, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 13, 1879; died at Elkhart, Ind., May 14, 1965; aged 86 y. 3 m. 1 d. In 1904 he was married to Elva D. Schrock, who preceded him in death in 1953. On Jan. 5, 1956, he was married to Esther Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Clyde, Cletus, Kenneth, Lowell, Lotus, and Herbert), a stepson *Richard Hostetler), a stepdaughter (Ruth-Mrs. Ora Miller0, 20 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 brothers (George and Emanual), and one sister *Mrs. Mattie Hershberger). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the North Goshen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Lawrence Street Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., May 18, in charge of Russell Krabill and Wilbur Yoder; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Wallace, Earl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Folen Wallace, was born April 30, 1956; died by drowning in a small pond near his home May 17, 1965; aged 9 y. 19 d. Funeral services were held at the Nanih Wayia Mennonite Church near Preston, Miss., May 18.
Weaver, Nora E., daughter of Josiah K. and Saide (Dunmeyer) Miller, was born at Johnstown, Pa., April 11, 1885; died at Johnstown, April 12, 1965; aged 80 y. 1 d. On May 11, 1913, she was married to Isaac Weaver, who preceded her in death Dec. 8, 1959. Surviving are one son (J. Robert), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Willard and Stanford), and one sister (Mrs. Ada Ritchey). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Ferndale EUP Church. Funeral services were held at the Stahl Mennonite Church, April 15, in charge of Sanford G. Shetler and Jack Emerick.
Yoder, Wilbur J., son of Jason and Mary (Schlabaugh) Yoder, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Dec. 8, 1918; died as a result of a tractor accident at his farm near Kalona, Iowa, May 19, 1965; aged 46 y. 5 m. 11 d. On Sept. 14, 1944, he was married to Ruth Ann Liebig, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Mary Beth, Reagan, Anthony, Mina, and Kim), his mother, one sister (Marjorie-Mrs. Paul T. Guengerich), and one brother (John Dayle). He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 22, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.
Yoder, Willis, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 9, 1889; died at the Lu Ann Nursing Home, Nappanee, Ind., June 6, 1965; aged 75 y. 6 m. 28 d. In 1913 he was married to Melinda Diller, who preceded him in death in 1927. On Dec. 24, 1936, he was married to Elizabeth Chupp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James and David) and 2 daughters (Freda-Mrs. Ralph Krabill and Carol-Mrs. Floyd Schaaf). Three children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 9, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.
Zink, Barbara Ann, daughter of Dan A. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Miller, was born in Indiana, Nov. 29, 1883; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kans., May 5, 1965; aged 81 y. 5 m. 6 d. In 1901 she was married to Olin J. Zink, who preceded her in death in 1926. Surviving aare 2 sons (Clarence and Orval), 2 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Charles Schultz and Isla), 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Roy and Sam D.), and one sister (Mrs. Nora Troyer). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the West Liberty Mennonite Church, Inman, Kans., where funeral services were held May 8, in charge of Allen Erb and Ed. Birkey.
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Doner, Sarah, daughter of John and Mary (Buckwalter) Doner, was born in Lancaster CO., Pa., Jan. 22, 1865; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, June 22, 1965; aged 100 y. 5 m. In January, Miss Doner received a certificate commemorating her 100th birthday from the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Surviving is one brother (Freeland B.). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Snyder and Iredale Funeral Home, Lancaster, Pa., in charge of James M. Shank; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.
Hoover, Harry O., son of Abram N. and Annie (Oberholtzer) Hoover, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 27, 1896; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, April 23, 1965; aged 69 y. 1 m. 27 d. In1916 he was married to Bertha w. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harlan M., Lester M., and Abram), 2 daughters (Alta and Erla), 15 grandchildren, one sister (Ada-Mrs. Harry H. Weaver), and 3 brothers (Joseph O., Martin O., and Allen O.). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 27, in charge of Eli Sauder, Curvin Buchen, Amos Sauder, and Charles Wert.
Landis, Rein A., son of Michael R. and Susan B. (Alderfer) Landis, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Dec. 18, 1887; died at his home June 15, 1965; aged 77 y. 5 m. 28 d. On Oct 19, 1907, he was married to Magdalena Freed, who preceded him in death May 15, 1923. On Oct. 2, 1924, he was married to Ella Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons *Leroy F., Enos F., Rhine F., Jacob F., Norman F., Vincent L., Curtis L., and Abram L.) 4 daughters (Mrs. Eva F. Ulrich, Verna F.-Mrs. Russell Long, Ruth F.-Mrs. Richard Yothers, and Hannah L.-Mrs. Allen Freed), 46 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Deborah Seitz, Mrs. Katie Keyser, and Mrs. Abram Reiff). He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 19, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.
Mason, Cora Alice, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Brunk) Mason, was born Feb. 3, 1885; died at her residence in Park View, Harrisonburg, Va., March 25, 1965; aged 80 y. 1 m. 22 d. She is survived by one sister (Mrs. Anna Weaver) and 2 brothers (George and Perry). Funeral services were held at Trissels Mennonite Church, March 27, in charge of Moses Slabaugh, Linden Wenger, and John Mumaw.
Shank, Aaron son of Christian and Mary (Strite) Shank, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Dec. 22, 1879; died unexpectedly at his home June 20, 1965; aged 85 y. 5 m. 29 d. He was married to Ida Grove, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Chalice Eshleman, Mrs. Eber Burkholder, and Mrs. Melvin Frey), 3 sons (Clinton, Floyd, and Glenn), 17 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers (Christian and Noah). He was a member of the Grace United Church of Christ. Funeral services were held at the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, June 23, in charge of Luther G. Heist and Nelson L. Martin.
Weaver, William C., son of John and Caroline (Fitzwater) Weaver, was born near Mathias, W. Va., Nov. 11, 1893; died at his home near Broadway, Va., following several strokes, April 26, 1965; aged 71 y. 5 m. 15 d. In 1917 he was married to Nettie May, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Virgil, Blaine, and Denson), 2 daughters (Elsie and Mrs. Delphia Pence), 3 brothers (Charles, Harry, and Bud), and 2 sisters (Hazel Weaver and Laura Jenkins). He was a member of the Mt. Hermon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 29, in charge of Linden Wenger and Glen Garner; interment in See Cemetery, Mathias, W. Va.
Weber, Henry S., son of Jacob M. and Elizabeth (Sensenig) Weber, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 8, 1870; died of heart failure at the Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., March 19, 1965; aged 94 y. 5 m. 11 d. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Burkholder) Weber, 6 children (Eva-Mrs. Reuben Carper, Franklin, Esther, Levi, Betty-Mrs. Nelson Springer, and Henry, Jr.), 22 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Hess Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held March 23, in charge of John S. Hess and Richard Hess.
Zehr, Emanuel, was born at Hopedale, Ill., July 1, 1873; died at the Hopedale Hospital, after a short illness, May 22, 1965; aged 91 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Jan. 16, 1898, he was married to Barbara Sutter, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Lena Guth, Emma-Mrs. C. C. Litwiller, Mrs. Alma Schrock, and Lila-Mrs. Vernon Ripper), one son (Albert), 15 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. One daughter and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 24, in charge of Ivan Kauffman.
Ziegler, Ellen D., daughter of Jonas M. and Elizabeth (Delp) Hagey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Nov. 20, 1875; died at the home of her son, J. Harold, May 25, 1965; aged 89 y. 6 m. 5 d. In 1894 she was married to Irwin G. Ziegler, who preceded her in death in 1949. Surviving are 3 sons (Raymond H., Clarence H., and J. Harold H.), 2 daughters (Alice-Mrs. George L. Clemens and Ella Mae-Mrs. Jacob N. Landes), 15 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 30, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey.
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