Gospel Herald Obituaries - December, 1966

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Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 47 - December 6, 1966 - pages 1070, 1071

Birmingham, Ira Dennis, son of Milliard F. and Emma (Scudder) Birmingham, was born near Shephardsville, Mich., April 24, 1879; died April 17, 1966, one week before his 87th birthday. He resided most of his life on the farm of his birth. On Nov. 15, 1932, he was married to Johanna Mahnke, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Charles) and one sister (Mrs. Amy B. Smith). Two infant sons and one sister (Mrs. Lillie B. McLeod) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Bethel Church, near Ashley, Mich. Funeral services were held at the Duplain Church of Christ, April 20, with J. Kore Zook, Lehman Longenecker, and Ralph Woodard officiating.

Delp, Henry K., son of Samuel C. and Maggie K. Delp, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., Aug. 16, 1883; died at Line Lexington, Pa., Oct. 22, 1966; aged 83 y. 2 m. 6 d. On March 14, 1911, he was married to Margaret K. Ruth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Herbert). One son (Wilmer) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 26, with Erwin Ruth, Floyd Hackman, and Claude Meyers officiating.

Gardner, Jesse E., son of Frank and Mary (Nusbaum) Gardner, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 22, 1887; died at his home in Goshen, Ind., Aug. 17, 1966; aged 79 y. 26 d. On Jan. 1, 1912, he was married to Dora Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Charles, Frank, and Victor), 4 daughters (Ellen - Mrs. Samuel S. Miller, Verda - Mrs. Robert Ewing, Mary - Mrs. Merle Neuhouser, and Olene - Mrs. Robert Garber), 26 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Irva Mishler). He was a member of the Clinton Brick Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 19, with John J. Yoder and Amsa Kauffman officiating; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Grieser, Clarence, son of Simon and Lizzie (Nofziger) Grieser, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Dec. 12, 1903; died at Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1966; aged 62 y. 10 m. 20 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Elmer and Raymond) and one sister (Irene - Mrs. Clarence Nafziger). Funeral services were held at the Central Church, Nov. 5, with Charles H. Gautsche, Dale Wyse, and Roy Sauder officiating; interment in Eckley Cemetery.

Hauder, Martha (Steider), was born in Illinois, May 11, 1884; died at Downey, Calif., Oct. 19, 1966; aged 82 y. 5 m. 8 d. On April 24, 1904, she was married to Joseph B. Hauder, who preceded her in death in 1963. Surviving are 5 sons (Floyd, Lester, William, Harry, and Clayton), 6 daughters (Wilda, Velma - Mrs. Ethan Engle, Elda - Mrs. Chad Stanford, Hazel - Mrs. Joseph Dickinson, Myrtle - Mrs. Walter Rediger, and Lois - Mrs. Amos Drawbond), 31 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. One infant daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Faith Church, Downey. Funeral services were held at the Downey Mortuary Chapel, Oct. 24, with George Beare in charge; interment in Inglewood Park Cemetery.

Kornbau, Rebecca Elmira, daughter of Hiram and Sarah Smith, was born at Brodbecks, Pa., March 1, 1878; died at Salem (Ohio) City Hospital, Nov. 8, 1966; aged 88 y. 8 m. 7 d. On Nov. 8, 1897, she was married to Charlie Kornbau, who survives. Other survivors are 2 daughters (Mrs. Elsie M. Barnes and Mrs. Edna V. Culp), 3 sons (Joseph I., Charles F., and Norman), one sister (Mrs. Salome Randolph), 25 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Leetonia Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 11, with Allen Ebersole officiating; interment in Oakdale Cemetery.

Kramer, Eli D., son of Daniel J. and Mary Ann (Schlabaugh) Kramer, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Dec. 26, 1899; died Oct. 23, 1966; aged 66 y. 9 m. 27 d. On Nov. 16, 1922, he was married to Mary Ann Miller, who survives. In 1933 he was ordained deacon at Plain City, Ohio. In 1937 he and his family were sent as workers to the Mennonite mission in Meadville, Pa. In 1946 he was ordained to the ministry at the congregation of Deep Creek, Va., where he served as pastor. On June 6, 1948, he was ordained bishop of the Norfolk district of the Virginia Conference. He served widely as an evangelist and Bible conference speaker and as a personal counselor to young and old. Besides his wife, surviving are one son (Daniel) and 2 daughters (LaVina - Mrs. Richard P. Nicholas and Martha - Mrs. Milan Hochstetler). He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Raymond.

Milne, Almeda, daughter of Aaron C. and Sarah (Bricker) Bowman, was born near Mannheim, Ont., May 27, 1890; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 8, 1966; aged 76 y. 4 m. 11 d. On March 13, 1912, she was married to George Milne, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), 4 daughters (Alice - Mrs. Lloyd Cressman, Edith - Mrs. Earl Cressman, Jessie - Mrs. Howard Bearinger, and Gladys - Mrs. Donald Feick), one brother (Walter), 3 sisters (Mrs. Ward Mann, Mrs. Leslie Musselman, and Mrs. Eldon Musselman), and 27 grandchildren. One son (Donald) predeceased her in 1915. She was a member of the Mannheim Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 11, with Donald Wenger officiating.

Ruth, Isaac L., son of Allen and Sallie Ruth, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 14, 1896; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 29, 1966; aged 69 y. 10 m. 15 d. On Nov. 10, 1917, he was married to Maggie Fulmer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi, Esther - Mrs. Ezra Moyer, and Dorothy - Mrs. Clarence Beiler), 2 sons (Clarence and Ernest), 4 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 1, with Arthur Ruth and Floyd Hackman officiating.

Torkelson, Violet Nadine, daughter of Kenneth and Grace (Lauver) Torkelson, was born at Brooks, Alta., April 6, 1966; died at the Brooks Hospital, after a short illness of acute gastroenteritis, Oct. 27, 1966; aged 6 m. 21 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 sisters (Betty Ann, Phyllis, and Charlene), 3 brothers (Earl, Kelvin, and Allen), grandparents (Mrs. Jake Gingerich and Emil Torkelson), and one great-grandmother (Mrs. Anna Balderson). She was predeceased by one sister (Arlene). Funeral services were held at the Duchess Bethel Church, with John Hofer officiating.

Yousey, Katie C., daughter of Philip and Katie (Roggie) Moser, was born in New Bremen, N.Y., Nov. 29, 1886; died at Lewis County Hospital, Oct. 28, 1966; aged 79 y. 10 m. 30 d. On June 1, 1911, she was married to Chris B. Yousey, who died July 29, 1943. Surviving are 3 sons (Sterling, Daniel, and Ira), 5 daughters (Alta - Mrs. Ralph Steria, Cleo - Mrs. Kenneth Lehman, Gladys - Mrs. Elmer Nafziger, Ellen, and Arlene), 3 sisters (Martha - Mrs. Chris Zehr, Christina - Mrs. Emanuel Lehman, and Veronica), 3 brothers (Jacob, John, and Menno), and 16 grandchildren. She was a member of the Croghan Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31, with Richard Zehr officiating.

Transcribed by Cynthia Kauffman, Pennsylvania

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Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 48 - December 13, 1966 - pages 1093 - 1095

Byler, Elmer R., son of John and Penina (Zook) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., June 23, 1894; died of a heart attack at Allensville, Pa., Oct. 1, 1966; aged 72 y. 3 m. 8 d. On Feb. 9, 1919, he was married to Maggie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Thomas Block), one son (Elrose), 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 4, with Nelson Roth, Elrose Hartzler, and R. R. Peachey officiating.

Good, Baby Boy, son of Robert and Deitlindi (Werner) Good, was stillborn Nov. 16, 1966. Surviving besides his parents are one brother (Stephen) and one sister (Regina). Graveside services were held Nov. 17, with John F. Murray officiating; interment in Hopewell Cemetery.

Graber, Mollie, daughter of Benjamin and Nancy (Lehman) Rohrer, was born in Medina Co., Ohio, July 3, 1890; died at her home in Wadsworth, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1966; aged 76 y. 4 m. 1 d. On June 19, 1919, she was married to Edward Graber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 foster sons (Raymon Rohrer and Eli Mathews) and 14 grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services wre held Nov. 6, with O. N. Johns and Aden Yoder officiating.

Helmuth, Lovina, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Byers) Miller, was born in Illinois, May 25, 1876; died in Howard Co., Ind., Oct. 29, 1966; aged 90 y. 5 m. 4 d. On Feb. 22, 1900, she was married to Joseph J. Helmuth, who died April 5, 1959. Surviving are 2 children (Dora - Mrs. Leo Mishler and Dewey), one sister (Dora Gingerich), and 4 grandchildren. She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 1, with Harold Mast and Anson Horner officiating; interment in Crown Point Cemetery.

Hershey, Elizabeth S., daughter of David S. and Lydia (Sensenig) Weber, was born at Farmersville, Pa., Nov. 1, 1878; died at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 14, 1966; aged 88 y. 13 d. Surviving are 3 children (Esther - Mrs. Hayman Wenzel, Earl W., and Ethyle - Mrs. Raymond B. Herr), one brother (David S.), one sister (Mary - Mrs. Jacob Mowery), 6 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Young Funeral Home, Lancaster, Nov. 18, with James M. Shank officiating; interment in Hershey Cemetery.

Kempf, Barbara, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Swartzendruber) Schlabaugh, was born in Johnston Co., Iowa, July 28, 1888; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 7, 1966; aged 78 y. 3 m. 9 d. On Aug. 31, 1910, she was married to Emra Kempf, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Alice, Orpha, Mrs. Vyrl Justice, and Mrs. Wayne Eash), 6 sons (Russell, Walter, Warren, Lester, Wayne, and John), 4 brothers (Sam, Joel, Ed, and Joe), and one sister (Mrs. Jason Yoder). Preceding her in death were 5 children, 2 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of the West Union Church, Parnell. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, Nov. 9, with Wilbur Nachtigall and Herman Ropp officiating; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, Kalona.

Kraybill, Fannie L., daughter of the late Peter S. and Sarah (Lehman) Kraybill, was born in East Donegal Twp., April 11, 1884; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Oct. 24, 1966; aged 82 y. 6 m. 13 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Elizabeth L. and Emily L.). Two brothers (Amos and B. Lehman) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, with Amos Hess and Henry Frank officiating; interment in Kraybill's Cemetery.

Kurtz, John Esley, son of Jonathan and Mary (Yoder) Kurtz, was born at Belleville, Pa., March 10, 1891; died of a heart attack at Pantego, N.C., Nov. 7, 1966; aged 75 y. 7 m. 28 d. On May 20, 1920, he was married to Elizabeth Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Rosa Mae - Mrs. Keith Mullet, Mary - Mrs. Paul Landis, Ruth - Mrs. Cletus Hobbs, Betty - Mrs. Byard Deputy, and Edith - Mrs. Raymond Himes). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. In 1938 he was ordained to the ministry and at the time of his death was pastor of the Pike congregation, where funeral services were held Nov. 10, with Lloyd S. Horst, Daniel A. Brubaker, Byard W. Shank, and Menno Brunk officiating.

Kurtz, Levi M., son of the late Isaac and Lizzie (Hertzler) Kurtz, was born Oct. 24, 1881; died at Narvon, Pa., Sept. 7, 1966; aged 84 y. 10 m. 14 d. He was married to Mary Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Della - Mrs. Paul H. Weaver, Raymond, Miriam - Mrs. Dean Shoff, and Susie - Mrs. Melvin E. Shoff), 17 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Barbara Kennel). One son and one granddaughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conestoga Church near Morgantown, Pa., where funeral services were held, with Ira Kurtz in charge.

Landis, Dora Ella, daughter of the late Ammon and Ella (Shelley) Winey, was born at Thompsontown, Pa., March 15, 1901; died at her home near Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 1, 1966; aged 65 y. 6 m. 15 d. On Nov. 14, 1923, she was married to Elvin W. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harold G.), one daughter (Marion E. - Mrs. Menno Eby), 6 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Mabel Clymer, Mrs. Mary Eby, Mrs. Ernest Mast, and Esther Winey), and one brother (John R.). She was a member of Mellinger's Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 5, with Nelson B. Landis and Harry S. Lefever officiating.

Landis, Graybill G., son of Levi L. and Annie (Graybill) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., April 3, 1881; died at Maple Farm Nursing Home, Akron, Pa., July 18, 1966; aged 85 y. 3 m. 15 d. He was married to Mary C. Grabill, who died March 16, 1959. Their home was blessed with two children. Funeral services were held at East Petersburg, conducted by Ira D. Landis, David N. Thomas, and H. Raymond Charles.

Lapp, Dale Samuel, son of Samuel S. and Susan (Glick) Lapp, was born near Paradise, Pa., July 12, 1947; was instantly killed by a falling log from a log truck, Oct. 24, 1966; aged 19 y. 3 m. 12 d. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 3 brothers (Melvin G., Jacob R., and David G.) and 4 sisters (Anna Mary - Mrs. Kenneth Benner, Edna Fern - Mrs. Raymond Lapp, Barbara Ann - Mrs. Titus Kauffman, and Rhoda A.). He was a member of the Bart Church. Funeral services were held at the Weavertown A. M. Church, with John Stoltzfus and Eric Renno officiating.

Lehman, Alma, daughter of Caleb and Fanny (Amstutz) Steiner, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, April 3, 1904; died at her home in Kidron, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1966; aged 62 y. 7 m. 16 d. On Feb. 8, 1925, she was married to Ezra Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Wayne Vilas, Junior Ezra, Pearl Esther - Mrs. Dwayne Taylor, Melvin David, Mabel Martha - Mrs. Ted Warfel, and Gloria Jean), 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Homer, Phares, and Andrew), and 3 sisters (Minnie Steiner, Martha Steiner, and Ida Sommer). One brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 23, in charge of Bill Detweiler, Reuben Hofstetter, and Isaac Zuercher.

Maurer, David Elmer, son of John and Leah (Bender) Maurer, was born at Pulaski, Iowa, July 4, 1882; died at Tofield (Alta.) Municipal Hospital, Nov. 1, 1966; aged 84 y. 3 m. 28 d. On Oct. 20, 1912, he was married to Anna Clara Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (John, Lorene - Mrs. William Wideman, Freda - Mrs. Paul Voegtlin, Mildred - Mrs. Gordon Buschert, Edna - Mrs. Niel Good, and Mrs. Erma Mast), 22 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. N. E. Bishop and Amanda Maurer). One granddaughter and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 4, with Harold Boettger, J. B. Stauffer, and Milo Stutzman officiating.

Miller, John D., son of David J. and Mary (Yutzy) Miller, was born near Hutchinson, Kans., Feb. 25, 1909; died at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Oct. 16, 1966, from injuries sustained from a construction accident on Oct. 11; aged 57 y. 7 m. 21 d. On Jan. 29, 1931, he was married to Emma Helmuth, who died Sept. 4, 1948. Surviving from this union are 4 sons and one daughter (Albert J., David E., Eli J., Edward E., and Barbara). A daughter (Fannie) died in 1949. On Sept. 29, 1949, he was married to Emma Miller, who survives. Surviving from this union are 4 sons (Andrew, James, Nathanael, and Arno) and one daughter (Rebecca). Also surviving are his father, 4 brothers (Levi D., Dan D., Andrew D., and David M.), 2 sisters (Fannie - Mrs. Roman Kaufman and Mary - Mrs. Alvin Helmuth), and 7 grandchildren. He was a member of the Center Amish Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 18, with Amos Nisly, W. W. Wagler, and David L. Miller officiating; interment in West Center Cemetery.

Moser, John B., son of Andrew and Anna (Roggie) Moser, was born at Kirschnerville, N.Y., Dec. 21, 1879; died at Lewis County General Hospital, Nov. 20, 1966; aged 86 y. 10 m. 30 d. On Nov. 28, 1907, he was married to Mary Yousey, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Vera - Mrs. Alvin Zehr, Elmer, Ernest, Arthur, Michael, Solomon, Ralph, and Clara - Mrs. Lewellyn Zehr) and one sister (Mrs. Fannie Widrick). He was a member of the Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 23, with Lloyd Boshart and Elias Zehr officiating.

Rittenour, Bliss Elizabeth, was born near Mathias, W. Va., May 3, 1896; died at her home near Mathias, Nov. 11, 1966; aged 70 y. 6 m. 8 d. In March, 1935, she was married to Oliver J. Rittenour, who died in November, 1956. She is survived by 3 sons (Cleal, William, and Alton), 3 daughters (Mrs. Hazel Mongold, Mrs. Della Miller, and Ella), one brother (Jess Cullers), 3 sisters (Mrs. Majorite Biddison, Mrs. Nellie Marshall, and Katherine Fraley), and 20 grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Rhodes Funeral Home, Nov. 14, with S. A. Shank and Lewis Showalter officiating; interment in Cullers Cemetery.

Roth, Irvin L., son of Christian and Malinda (Esh) Roth, was born at Allensville, Pa., Nov. 15, 1910; died at his home near Belleville, Pa., Nov. 13, 1966, two days before his 56th birthday. On June 10, 1937, he was married to Lena Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Leonard, Sara - Mrs. Reuel Detweiler, Jay, and Marjorie), one grandchild, one brother (Paul M.), one sister (Gladys - Mrs. Roy Payne), and a foster sister (Evelyn - Mrs. Randal Shilling). He was a member and deacon of the Rockville Church. Funeral services were held at the Allensville Church, Nov. 15, with Raymond Peachey, Chester Kanagy, Elrose Hartzler, Elam Glick, and John A. Lehman officiating.

Roth, Isaac Samuel, son of Harry and Ella (Burkhart) Roth, was born at Pandora, Ohio, June 2, 1903; died at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., Nov. 3, 1966; aged 63 y. 5 m. 1 d. On June 14, 1931, he was married to Leta Phillips, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Kermit, Steven, and Robert), his mother, 2 brothers (Dwight and Mark), and 3 sisters (Dula - Mrs. Glen Hershberger, Mabel, and Mary - Mrs. Perry Miller). He was a member of the Goshen College Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 5, with John Mosemann and Robert Detweiler officiating; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Smith, Paul, was born in Louisiana, Feb. 10, 1892; died at his home in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 11, 1966; aged 74 y. 9 m. 1 d. On Dec. 29, 1929, he was married to Mattie Smith. They had no children, but 35 children have been under their supervision in the home. His two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Englewood Church, where memorial services were held Nov. 13, with Stanlee D. Kauffman in charge. His body was donated to medical research.

Stoltzfus, Philip Brent, son of Elam and Miriam (Yoder) Stoltzfus, was stillborn at Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond, Va., Nov. 14, 1966. One sister preceded him in death. He is survived by his parents, one brother (Jon Michael), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. Mast Stoltzfus), and a great-grandmother (Mrs. Barbara Petersheim). Graveside services were held at Buffalo Cemetery, Lewisburg, Pa., Nov. 16, with John H. Erb officiating.

White, Elmer Jay, was born in Ohio; died at Wichita, Kans., Oct. 29, 1966; aged 83 y. On Dec. 23, 1906, he was married to Sadie Byler, who died in 1962. A son (Calvin R.) also preceded him in death. In February, 1964, he was married to Mrs. Maggie Williams, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Warren B., Allen A., Clement E., Dale E., and James L.), 5 daughters (Gladys - Mrs. George Zook, Mary - Mrs. Harry Wenger, Neva, Elsie, and Erna - Mrs. Melvin Jantz), 4 stepdaughters (Mrs. Cora Berger, Mrs. Alma Koenerman, Mrs. Dorothy Ratzlaff, and Mrs. Ruth Funk), one stepson (Harold D. Williams), 5 sisters (Mrs. Ella McFarlane, Mrs. Mary McFarlane, Mrs. Ada Royer, Mrs. Ida Zook, and Mrs. Esther Crumpacker), 57 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Cedar Chapel Methodist Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 2; graveside services were held at Pennsylvania Mennonite Cemetery, Zimmerdale, Kans.

Witmer, Wilbur, son of David and Elizabeth (Liechty) Witmer, was born at Brinsmade, N. Dak., March 12, 1915; died at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Nov. 11, 1966; aged 51 y. 7 m. 30 d. On Nov. 4, 1939, he was married to Mildred McNamara, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Ellen Christine and James Arthur) and 4 sisters (Mrs. Dorothy King, Mrs. Gladys Harrer, Mrs. Eldora Blosser, and Mrs. Myrtle Schmucker). He was a member of the North Leo Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 14, with Carl J. Rudy officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 49 - December 20, 1966 - pages 1110, 1111

Brenneman, Herschel, son of Samuel S. and Elizabeth (Stemen) Brenneman, was born near Delphos, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1888; died Nov. 14, 1966; aged 78 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Feb. 22, 1917, he was married to Edna Rebecca Good, who died March 30, 1919. This union was blessed with one son. On April 24, 1926, he was married to Mary G. Good, who died July 10, 1957. To this union three daughters were born. On Oct. 12, 1958, he was married to Nettie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Carroll), 3 daughters (Jeanette - Mrs. Clair Gossard, Joan - Mrs. Joe Thoman, and Charlotte), 3 stepdaughters (Gladys Marie - Mrs. Clyde Gerber, Dorothy - Mrs. Albert Mast, and Mary - Mrs. Willard Umstead), one stepson (Robert), 11 grandchildren, 9 stepgrandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ira). Funeral services were in charge of Walter Smeltzer; interment in Pike Cemetery.

Chandler, Lillie (Desper), was born in Augusta Co., Va., Nov. 3, 1888; died at King's Daughters Hospital, Staunton, Va., Sept. 20, 1966; aged 77 y. 10 m. 17 d. She was married to James W. Chandler, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 children (Stobert A., William F., Mrs. Earl Desper, Mrs. Anna Lee Fitzgerald, Mrs. C. E. Elick, and Mrs. W. H. Hicks), 2 brothers (Ervin and Wilson), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Cornelia Brooks, Mrs. Betty Danner, and Mrs. Myrtle Brown). She was a member of the Staunton Church. Funeral services were held at the White Hill Church of the Brethren, Sept. 23, with Paul L. Kratz and Paul R. Barnhart officiating.

Delp, Mary (nee Lapp), was born Dec. 2, 1878; died Nov. 14, 1966; aged 87 y. 11 m. 12 d. She was married to Abram K. Delp, who preceded her in death in August, 1939. Surviving are 2 daughters, 2 sons, 9 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Plains Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Nov. 16; interment in Plains Cemetery.

Derstine, Susan R., daughter of Daniel A. and Catherine (Ruth) Landes, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa. Feb. 9, 1878; died at her residence, Nov. 22, 1966; aged 88 y. 9 m. 13 d. She was married to Abraham Z. Derstine, who died Aug. 1, 1942. Surviving are 4 stepsons (Rufus D., Elwood D., Rowland D., and Abram D.), 31 stepgrandchildren, one sister (Sallie), and 2 brothers (Daniel R. and Elias R.). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 26, with Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Kandel, William J., son of Joseph A. and Mary (Weaver) Kandel, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Jan. 4, 1886; died at his home in Berlin, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1966; aged 80 y. 10 m. 26 d. On March 31, 1907, he was married to Lucinda Hochstetler, who died April 5, 1961. Surviving are 8 sons (Daniel, Joseph, Walter, John, Roman, Vernon, Eli, and Paul), 3 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Levi Weaver, Susan - Mrs. David Speelman, and Alta), 2 sisters (Mrs. Susan Weaver and Mrs. William Miller), 6 half sisters (Mrs. Mary Miller, and Mrs. Roy Mullet, Mrs. Lizzie Miller, Mrs. Iva Sampsel, Mrs. Ada Harmon, and Mrs. Sevilla Sampsel), 56 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. One son, 3 sisters, one half brother, and one half sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 2, with Paul Hummel in charge.

Nolt, Joseph H., son of the late Aaron and Elizabeth (Hoover) Nolt, was born at Voganville, Pa., Jan. 31, 1889; died at Mt. Joy, Pa., Sept. 4, 1966; aged 77 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Nov. 21, 1912, he was married to Nettie L. Martin, who died Dec. 31, 1956. Surviving are 3 sons (Harry M., Amos M., and Aldus M.), one brother (Jacob), one sister (Katie - Mrs. John Zimmerman), 13 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Groffdale Frame Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 7, with Samuel Martin, Luke Good, Joseph Weaver, and Jerry Sensenig officiating.

Richard, Sarah Evelyn, daughter of Jacob and Anna Graber, was born near Sterling, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1903; died at the Akron (Ohio) General Hospital, Nov. 8, 1966, following a fall from which she was critically injured and never regained consciousness; aged 62 y. 10 m. 23 d. On March 18, 1924, she was married to Joseph Richard, who preceded her in death two years ago. Surviving are 8 children (Helen - Mrs. Chester Steiner, Elmer, Anna - Mrs. John Gehman, Ruth - Mrs. Wilford Steiner, Mary - Mrs. Marvin Hilty, Martha - Mrs. Charles Steiner, Joseph, Jr., and Paul), 31 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Edward, Christ, Jacob, and Eli), and 3 sisters (Anna - Mrs. Louis Weitrich, Mrs. Mary Latimer, and Katie - Mrs. Fred Graser). One brother (Alvin) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 11, in charge of Stanford Mumaw.

Rittenhouse, Mary M., daughter of Isaiah and Kate (Clemmer) Lapp, was born at Lansdale, Pa., Feb. 11, 1903; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 27, 1966; aged 63 y. 9 m. 16 d. On June 3, 1925, she was married to Harvey B. Rittenhouse, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Henry L. and Lester L.), one daughter (Mary L.), 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John E. and I. Wilbur). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 30, with Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Schmucker, Eleanor, daughter of Christian and Anna (Krabill) Conrad, was born near Louisville, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1881; died at the home of her daughter, Nov. 20, 1966; aged 85 y. 1 m. 16 d. On Sept. 14, 1915, she was married to Noah Schmucker, who preceded her in death July 18, 1959. She is survived by one daughter (Eileen), 2 sons (Myron and Merlin), 2 sisters (Laura - Mrs. Levi Linder and Ada - Mrs. Homer Graber), 18 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. One son, one daughter, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 23, in charge of O. N. Johns and Wayne North.

Troyer, Jerry E., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Troyer) Troyer, was born in Indiana; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital; aged 63 y. He was married to Mabel Neuhauser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Sara Ellen - Mrs. Jesse Riehl and Jean Lois - Mrs. Amos Zook, Jr.), one son (John Jerry), one foster daughter (Mrs. James Harker), 5 grandchildren, and 5 brothers and sisters (Mary - Mrs. Lee Niffenegger, Oliver, Levi, Mada - Mrs. Jacob Stoltzfus, and Velma - Mrs. Walter Dussinger). He was a member of the Ridgeview Church, Gordonville, Pa., where funeral services were held, with Elam Lantz and Herman Glick officiating.

Zehr, Magdalena O., daughter of Joseph S. and Hanna (Wagler) Overholt, was born in Montgomery, Ind., Nov. 6, 1904; died at her home in Pierrepont Manor, N.Y., July 3, 1966; aged 61 y. 7 m. 27 d. On April 12, 1925, she was married to Harold Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Duane, Abram, and Kenneth), one daughter (Oletta - Mrs. Virgil Miller), 6 sisters (Fanny - Mrs. Jonathan King, Mary - Mrs. John King, Delilah - Mrs. Martin Sommers, Cathrine - Mrs. Enos Wagler, Nancy - Mrs. David Detwiler, and Amanda - Mrs. Roman Miller), 3 brothers (William, Joseph, and John), and 9 grandchildren. She was a member of the Woodville Church where funeral services were held July 6, with Andrew Gingerich officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 50 - December 27, 1966 - pages 1128, 1129

Clymer, Samuel Beysher, son of Samuel and Amanda (Beysher) Clymer, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 9, 1878; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 4, 1966; aged 88 y. 10 m. 25 d. On Sept. 1, 1900, he was married to Lizzie Detweiler, who died May 25, 1917. Surviving are 2 children (Harold and Anna - Mrs. Howard Derstine), 9 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Three daughters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Dec. 7, with Marvin Anders and David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating; interment in Blooming Glen Church Cemetery.

Hahn, Calvin, son of Joseph and Susanna Wenger (Hahn), was born in Madison Twp. (Ind.), Jan. 25, 1886; died at his home Nov. 30, 1966; aged 80 y. 10 m. 5 d. He is survived by one brother (Melvin), one sister (Ida - Mrs. Ira Null), and 16 nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Holdeman Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, Wakarusa, Ind., Dec. 2, with David A. Yoder and David Cressman officiating.

Hershberger, Mattie, daughter of Noah* and Caroline (Schrock, Kendall) Troyer, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Feb. 18, 1880; died after an extended illness, Nov. 19, 1966; aged 86 y. 9 m. 1 d. On May 2, 1903, she was married to Noah Hershberger, who died Aug. 30, 1956. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth - Mrs. Clayton Sommers), one son (Marvin), 2 brothers (Dr. George and Emanuel), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 21, with Harold Mast officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.
*Correction - Father's name is John Troyer - see his obituary March 21, 1912 and mother, Caroline Troyer obituary July 2, 1925

Hertzler, John M., son of Henry M. and Lafena (Mast) Hertzler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 26, 1880; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Nov. 15, 1966; aged 86 y. 8 m. 20 d. On Jan. 24, 1907, he was married to Lena Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Mrs. Grace Stoltzfus, Mabel - Mrs. Christian T. Landes, Linda - Mrs. Wilbur Lapp, Ralph S., Erma - Mrs. E. Frank Stoltzfus, and Cora - Mrs. Samuel Umble) and one brother (David M.). One daughter (Alta) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 19, with Ira Kurtz and Christian Kurtz officiating.

Hoover, John Maynard, son of William and Emma J. (Shaum) Hoover, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 16, 1900; died unexpectedly Oct. 18, 1966, from a heart attack in Paintsville, Ky., where he had gone for a board of directors meeting of the Rod and Staff Press; aged 66 y. 3 m. 2 d. On June 1, 1922, he was married to Mandella Bachtel, who died Oct. 10, 1948. On Dec. 12, 1949, he was married to Hilde Weiss, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lowell, Donald, and John), 5 daughters (Edith - Mrs. Galen Johns, Miriam - Mrs. Vernon Bontreger, Arlene - Mrs. Edwin Hershberger, Lucile - Mrs. Menno Chupp, and Ruth), 30 grandchildren, 4 brothers (George, Paul, Lewis, and Warren), and one sister (Mrs. Martha Good). He was a member of the Faith Haven Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church, Oct. 21, with Paul Landis officiating.

Landis, Levi B., son of David E. and Susan R. (Bucher) Landis, was born in Bainbridge, Pa., April 26, 1891; died in the Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital, Oct. 1, 1966; aged 75 y. 5 m. 5 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Annie B., Ada B., and Mrs. Barbara B. Longenecker) and one brother (Joseph B.). He was a member of Good's Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 4, with Russell Baer, Jay Bechtold, and Ira Miller officiating.

Lapp, Leatrice Marie, daughter of Joe C. and Lela (Farless) Conner, was born at Dodson, Mont., Aug. 14, 1923; died at her home in Kalispell, Mont., Nov. 17, 1966; aged 43 y. 3 m. 3 d. On March 12, 1942, she was married to Clarence Lapp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Lynda and Lela - Mrs. Garry Toavs), one grandson, her father and stepmother (Mr. and Mrs. Joe Conner), and 2 brothers (James and Royce). Her mother preceded her in death in 1943. She was a member of the Evergreen Alliance Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 21, with M. R. Erdman officiating; interment in Conrad Memorial Cemetery.

Lohman, Mae, daughter of George and Anis (Anderson) Voorhees, was born in Carmi, Ill., May 23, 1882; died at Peoria, Ill., Dec. 1, 1966; aged 84 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Oct. 15, 1957, she was married to George J. Lohman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 stepchildren (Mrs. Johannah Bourch, Mrs. Ella Swearingen, and Albert). Four sisters and 5 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Ann Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Davison Funeral Home, Dec. 5, with J. J. Hostetler officiating; interment in Parkview Cemetery.

Ramer, Golda, daughter of David and Eva (Loucks) Wenger, was born April 14, 1903; died at her home Nov. 17, 1966; aged 63 y. 7 m. 3 d. On April 20, 1922, she was married to John Ramer, who died Feb. 10, 1966. Surviving are 2 daughters (Nila - Mrs. Donald Flora and Florence - Mrs. Pete Yoder), 3 sons (Roy L., Lewis E., and Carl), 13 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Mrs. Sam Bixler, Mrs. Oscar Weaver, Mrs. William Miller, Mrs. Florence Schrock, and Mrs. Oma Martin). One brother (Charles) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, Nov. 20, with Mahlon Miller, Paul Hoover, and D. A. Yoder officiating.

Schrock, Lyle Kent, aged 22, died Dec. 7, 1966, when he lost control of the truck he was driving near Columbia, Mo. He was born in Garden City, Mo., and lived in Cass County most of his life. Surviving are a son (Karl Kent), his father (Albert R. Schrock), and one brother (Philip Ray). He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 10; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Shank, Agnes E., daughter of Henry F. and Maggie (Ebersole) Landis, was born in Whiteside Co., Ill., Jan. 19, 1892; died at the Dixon Public Hospital, Nov. 14, 1966; aged 74 y. 9 m. 26 d. On Jan. 28, 1915, she was married to Ward Shank, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Wilda - Mrs. Ezra Pfile, Vada - Mrs. Harold Frey, Grace - Mrs. Clifford Witmer, and Goldie - Mrs. Marvin Pfile), 3 sons (Ralph, Raymond, and Wilmer), 2 sisters (Mrs. Bertha Long and Pearl - Mrs. Menno Long), 3 brothers (William, Harry, and Ray), 29 grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 17, with Edwin J. Stalter, A. C. Good, and Donald Blosser officiating.

Shetler, Rebecca Joy, daughter of Rollin and Sarah (Prinkey) Shetler, of Clare, Mich., was stillborn Dec. 7, 1966. Surviving in addition to her parents are one brother (George), 2 sisters (Bernice and Ruth), and one grandmother (Mrs. Maude Shetler). Graveside services were held Dec. 9.

Swartley, Anna W., daughter of Harvey and Lydia (Wisler) Kratz, was born Feb. 13, 1897; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Nov. 4, 1966; aged 69 y. 8 m. 22 d. She was married to Jacob Swartley, who died in 1948. Surviving are 6 children (Edith - Mrs. Harry Clinton, Emma - Mrs. Laaden Hackman, Henry, Miriam - Mrs. Joseph Gaerthe, Irene - Mrs. Robert Fry, and Shirley - Mrs. Herman Slozer), 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Raymond Erb, Mrs. Raymond Moyer, Bertha, Mrs. Leon Dry, and Mrs. Leidy Knechel), and 4 brothers (Amos W., Harvey, Alton W., and Ronald). She was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Nov. 7, with Marvin Anders and Russell B. Musselman officiating; interment in Souderton Church Cemetery.

Swartz, John S., son of John H. and Mary (Sell) Swartz, was born at Franconia, Pa., March 12, 1892; died at the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Dec. 1, 1966; aged 74 y. 8 m. 19 d. Surviving are one brother (Henry S.), one sister (Susan - Mrs. Harry Souder), one niece, and 3 nephews. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 4, with Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Wideman, Allan, son of Jacob G. and Elizabeth (Nighswander) Wideman, born near Stouffville, Ont., Sept. 10, 1895; died at the Western Hospital, Toronto, Ont., Sept. 16, 1966; aged 71 y. 6 d. On Nov. 4, 1919, he was married to Elizbeth Reesor, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. Cecil Reesor and Anna), one sister (Annie - Mrs. Simeon Reesor), and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of the Reesor Church. Funeral services were held at Wideman's Church, Sept. 19, with Abram Smith and Amsey Martin officiating.

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