Gospel Herald Obituaries - January, 1966

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Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 1 - January 4, 1966, page 22, 23

Anders, Lizzie D., daughter of Lewis M. and Sallie (Drissel) Moyer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Feb. 23, 1888; died at Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 12, 1965; aged 77 y. 7 y. 19 d. On July 8, 1905, she was married to Menno C. Anders, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Alma-Mrs. Everet Nyce, Marvin M., Sallie-Mrs. Cyrus H. Landes, Earl M., Willis M., Linneaus M., Elizabeth-Mrs. Harrison M. Hackman, and Lewis M.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mamie Bucher and Mrs. Linneaus Kulp). She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, with Arthur D. Ruth and Henry L. Roth, in charge.

Bast, Jacob, son of Jacob and Nancy (Schwartzentruber) Bast, was born in South East Hope Twp., Ont., Aug. 6, 1885; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 28, 1965; aged 80 y. 2 m. 22 d. In June, 1905, he was married to Catherine Albrecht, who died Nov. 26, 1939. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Harvey, Allan, Emerson, Lloyd, Robert, Edna-Mrs. Sam Gerber, Elvera-Mrs. Walter Hackett, Helena-Mrs. Clarence Millar, Idella, Irma-Mrs. Roy Gerber, and Esther-Mrs. Ira Jantzi), 4 brothers (Daniel, Norman, Elmer, and Emanuel), 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Michael Bender and Lydia-Mrs. Walter Walsh), 32 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, one grandchild, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31, with Chris Streicher and Chris Erb in charge.

Biehn, Edna (Eby), was born at Floradale, Ont., died at Calgary, Alta.; Nov. 20, 1965; aged 73 y. Surviving are her husband, Alvin Biehn, Saskatoon, Sask., 2 sons (Gerald and Ralph), 2 daughters (Marion-Mrs. D. Reitsma and Cledyth Biehn), 10 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Johanna Weber, Mrs. Amanda Weber, and Clara Eby), and one brother (Harvey). She was a member of the Sharon Church, where funeral services were held, Nov. 24, with Stanley Shantz officiating.

Brubaker, Ella Ruth, daughter of David S. and Christinna (Zimmerman) Brubaker, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 11, 1911; died at the home of her brother at Akron, Pa., Aug. 6, 1965; aged 54 y. 26 d. Surviving are 2 sisters and one brother (Katie-Mrs. David Weaver, Fianna, and Milton). She was a member of the Cambridge Church. Funeral services were held at the Martindale Church, with Paul Graybill and Paul Weaver in charge; interment in Pike Cemetery.

Burkholder, Anna Belle, daughter of Abraham and Susanna (Brenneman) Fulk, was born at Greenmount, Va., April 25, 1883; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 3, 1965; aged 82 y. 6 m. 19 d. On Feb. 1, 1911, she was married to Walter O. Burkholder, who died April 29, 1955. Surviving are 3 children (Hazel-Mrs. Seth Lapp, Vivian-Mrs. David Coffman, and Warren), 13 grandchildren, one sister (Lesta P. Shelton), and 2 brothers (J. Frank and Abram B.). She was a member of the Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 5, with Dewitt Heatwole, Harold Eshleman, and Daniel Sutter in charge.

Detweiler, Elmer M., son of Charles B. and Mary Ellen (Moyer) Detweiler, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Aug. 27, 1901; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., where he had been a patient on four occasions during the last six months preceding his death, Oct. 30, 1965; aged 64 y. 2 m. 3 d. On Sept. 1, 1923, he was married to Lillian M. Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Elizabeth-Mrs. Aaron King), 2 sons (Richard C. and Robert C.), 12 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Ephraim M. and Charles B.). One sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Perkasie Church. A family service was held Nov. 2, with James M. Lapp officiating; interment in Perkasie Mennonite Cemetery. Public services were held at the Souderton Church, Nov. 14, with James M. Lapp and John E. Lapp, in charge.

Diller, Ira, Jr., son of Ira and Beulah (Brenner) Diller, was born in Orrville, Ohio; died Nov. 20, 1965, at the national Institute of Health, Bethesda, Md., where he had been a patient for three weeks; aged 12 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Wilmer, Irvin, and Fredrick), 2 sisters (Mae-Mrs. Bradley Lehman and Shirley-Mrs. Keith Sommerfeld), and grandparents (Mrs. Irvin Diller and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brenner). Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, Nov. 24, with Don Swaney and Noah E. Hilty in charge; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Diller, Mary Ann, daughter of Marlin H. and Edna (Martin) Diller, was born in Washington Co., Md., March 4, 1961; died of quick pneumonia at Waynesboro, Pa., Nov. 22, 1965; aged 4 y. 8 m. 18 d. Surviving are her parents, 9 brothers and sisters (Rebecca, Rachel, Miriam, Wayne, Lee, Charles, Donald, Glen, and Myron), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Diller and Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Miller). Funeral services were held at Miller's Mennonite Church, Nov. 24, in charge of Samuel L. Martin and Irvin S. Shank.

Eby, Eli, son of H. Martin and Lizzie (Hershey) Eby, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 18, 1890; died at his home in Gordonville, Pa.; Aug. 21, 1965; aged 75 y. 1 m. 3 d. On Nov. 28, 1918, he was married to Mary B. Winey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Miles Nolt and Miriam-Mrs. Leroy Reitz), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Menno), and 4 sisters (Mina-Mrs. Geo. Pennegar, Anna-Mrs. Allen Gehman, Ada-Mrs. Roy Kreider, and Mary-Mrs. John Ranck). He was a member of the Paradise Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 25, with Harold Book and Clair Eby in charge.

Gehman, Carrie, daughter of Joseph and Maria (Kilmer) Hunsberger, was born in Medina Co., Ohio, Sept. 14, 1887; died at her home near Wadsworth, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1965; aged 78 y. 2 m. 1 d. On Jan. 4, 1912, she was married to Joel G. Gehman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter and 2 sons (Mildred-Mrs. Ralph Kilmer, John, and Clayton), 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 18, in charge of Aden J. Yoder.

Halterman, David, son of Daniel and Barbara (Delawder) Halterman, was born at Mathias, W. Va., March 16, 1876; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 15, 1965; aged 89 y. 7 m. 30 d. On Aug. 3, 1899, he was married to Ida Whitmer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Geneva, Mrs. Sarah Caplinger, and Mrs. Minnie Trumbo) and one sister (Mrs. Victoria Yankey). He was a member of the Mt. Hermon Church, at Bergton, Va., where funeral services were held Nov. 18, in charge of Linden M. Wenger and J. Otis Yoder.

Hartzler, Emma B., daughter of Israel and Rebecca (Zook) Yoder, was born near Allensville, Pa., Nov. 11, 1879; died at the Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Oct. 7, 1965; aged 85 y. 10 m. 27 d. In 1904, she was married to Joseph Peachey, who died in 1904. On Feb. 14, 1915, she was married to Harvey Hartzler, who died Dec. 27, 1954. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Glen I., J. Elrose, and Edith-Mrs. Norman King) and one brother (Jesse T.). She was a member of the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 10, in charge of Raymond R. Peachey and Nelson Roth.

Hostetler, Christian C., son of Levi and Nancy (Hartzler) Hostetler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Aug. 31, 1882; died at Chesapeake, Va., Oct. 10, 1965; aged 83 y. 1 m. 9 d. On Dec. 17, 1908, he was married to Annie M. Hostetler, who died Jan. 6, 1945. In June, 1947, he was married to Bertha Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (J. Harvey, Sara E., Christian, David C., and Ann-Mrs. James Kurtz), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 8 stepchildren. He was a member of the Locust Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home, Oct. 12, in charge of Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Jeanneret, Elizabeth, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Gerber) Wuthrech, was born at LaChautfa, Switzerland, March 4, 1883; died at the Community Osteopathic Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Nov. 13, 1965; aged 82 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Oct. 28, 1909, she was married to Fred Jeanneret, who died July 5, 1957. Surviving are 2 sons (Henry and Charles), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Louis and John). Also preceding her in death were 3 sisters. She was a member of the Orrville Church. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, Nov. 17, with J. Lester Graybill and Charles Turner in charge; interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sterling, Ohio.

Jones, Lena, daughter of Abram and Rebecca (Shank) Weaver, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Sept. 25, 1883; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 13, 1965; aged 82 y. 18 d. On Sept. 25, 1901, she was married to Leonard H. Jones, who preceded her in death. He was an ordained minister in the Mennonite Church. Surviving are 4 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Robert Swartz, Edna-Mrs. John Harman, Vada-Mrs. James Shank, and Virginia-Mrs. Charles Cline), 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Anna Driver). Funeral services were held at Weavers Church, Oct. 16, with Daniel W. Lehman, Dewitt Heatwole, and Glendon Blosser officiating.

Korver, Wanda Jean, daughter of Timothy and Rhoda Mary (Forry) Korver, was born and died at the Hanover (Pa.) General Hospital, Oct. 30, 1965. Surviving are her parents and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Alvan D. Forry and William J. Korver, Sr.). Graveside services by Richard Danner were held at York Road Cemetery, Hanover, Pa.

Lauver, Jacob M., son of Joseph and Mary (Moyer) Lauver, was born near Evendale, Pa., Feb. 9, 1871; died at his home near Cocolamus, Pa., Sept. 30, 1965; aged 94 y. 7 m. 21 d. On Oct. 29, 1895, he was married to Emma Graybill, who preceded him in death July 14, 1942. Surviving are one son and 5 daughters (William, Esther-Mrs. Nevin Bender, Lura-Mrs. John Slabaugh, Alma-Mrs. Michael Wert, Mary, and Gladys), 26 grandchildren, and 73 great-grandchildren. He had been a member of Lauver's Church since Jan. 1, 1896. In 1924 he was ordained as deacon and served in this work about 35 years. Funeral services were held at the church Oct. 4, with Donald Lauver in charge, assisted by Jacob G. Brubaker and Allen Kauffman.

Leaman, Sanford Hess, son of David and Lizzie (Hess) Leaman, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Feb. 6, 1889; died at his home in Neffsville, Pa., Oct. 26, 1965; aged 76 y. 8 m. 20 d. On Nov. 17, 1910, he was married to Mabel Bollinger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Kauffman and Elizabeth-Mrs. Simon Landis). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Landis Valley Church. Funeral services were held at the Beck Funeral Home, Oct. 29, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Levi Weaver; interment in Landis Valley Cemetery.

Mayer, Linda, daughter of Dorothy (Bast) Mayer, and the late Edgar Mayer, was born in St. Agatha, Ont., July 1 1948; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 25, 1965; aged 17 y 4 m. 24 d. Surviving are her mother, 4 brothers (Arnold, Robert, Roger, and twin brother Leonard), and grandmother (Mrs. Rachel Mayer). One sister also preceded her in death. She attended the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 28, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Mullennax, Benjamin, was born near Whitmer, W. Va., Jan. 16, 1883; died at his home in Whitmer, Nov. 8, 1965; aged 82 y. 9 m. 23 d. His wife, Sadie, preceded him in death April 1, 1965. Surviving are 3 sons (Tom, David, and Russel), 3 daughters (Ethel, Velvie, and Mary), 28 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Horton Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 10, in charge of Warren A. Kratz.

Nissley, Alvin E., son of Frank H. and Mary (Erb) Nissley, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Nov. 7, 1892; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 20, 1965; aged 72 y. 10 m. 13 d. On June 16, 1917, he was married to Fannie A. Kraybill, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers and 4 sisters (Henry, David, Frances, Mrs. Mary Engle, Mrs. Barbara Hammaker, and Mrs. Anna Caslow) and a foster sister (Mrs. Pauline Ebersole Matheny). He was a member of Good's Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 22, in charge of Clarence Lutz, Landis Brubaker, and Jay Bechtold.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 2 - January 11, 1966, page 45, 46

Ginder, Phares S., son of Henry and Barbara (Shearer) Ginder, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., April 15, 1887, died at Milton Grove, near Mt. Joy, Dec. 11, 1965; aged 78 y. 7 m. 26 d. He was married to Mabel Greiner 57 years ago. For 20 years he was trustee of Risser's Church. Surviving are his widow, 3 sons (Victor, Ralph, and Roy), 13 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Risser Church Dec. 14, with Peter Smith, Harold Forwood, and Clarence E. Lutz officiating.

Hartzler, David B., son of Joseph and Sarah (Bontrager) Hartzler, was born at Huntsville, Ohio, Aug. 5, 1875; died at the Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, Dec. 7, 1965; aged 90 y. 4 m. 2 d. He was married to Belle Hostetler Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Adrian, Paul, and Clarence), 5 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Joseph). One son and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Smithville Church. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, Dec. 10, with David Eshleman officiating; interment in Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Jantzi, Irvin, son of Michael and Magdalena (Erb) Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan. 26, 1906; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Sept. 15, 1965; aged 59 y. 7 m. 15 d. On March 18, 1942, he was married to Violet Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Elverne), one daughter (Beatrice), 2 brothers (Rudolph and Joel), and 2 stepbrothers (Allan and Rudy Gingerich). He was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 17, in charge of Peter Nafziger and Gerald Schwartzentruber.

Mumaw, Scott Edward, son of Harold and Alpha Mae (Ramer) Mumaw, was born prematurely at Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 3, 1965; died at Elkhart, Nov. 4. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers, one sister, and grandparents. Graveside services were held at the Yellow Creek Cemetery, Nov, 4, with John D. Zehr officiating.

Nice, Howard C., son of Edwin S. and Susan (Clemens) Nice, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., May 13, 1893; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 11, 1965; aged 72 y. 5 m. 29 d. On Dec. 2, 1916, he was married to Laura Moyer, who died Dec. 18, 1961. Surviving are his mother, one brother (Willis C.), and one sister (Mrs. Linford D. Moyer). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 14, in charge of Charles Mininger, Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey.

Ronk, Harry L., son of Philip and Mary (Kauffman) Ronk, was born in Bratton Twp., Pa., Aug. 22, 1880; died at the F. W. Black Community Hospital, Mattawana, Pa., Oct. 22, 1965; aged 85 y. 2 m. His wife, the former Laura Heser, died in 1921. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth C. Ronk, Caroline-Mrs. Leigh Milliken, and Florence-Mrs. George Knepp), one sister (Mrs. Hebron Freed), and one grandchild. One daughter also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mattawana Church. Funeral services were held at the Booth Funeral Home, in charge of Newton Yoder; interment in Hertzler Cemetery.

Siegenthaler, Richard Alvin, son of Alvin and Mable (Grof) Siegenthaler, was born at Boynton, Okla., Nov. 12, 1903; died at Kansas City, Mo., of cancer, Oct. 31, 1965; aged 61 y. 11 m. 19 d. On March 10, 1936, he was married to Geneva Kenagy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Mrs. Bernadine Marie Davis and Faye Anntionette), 3 sisters (Mrs. Grace Derskill, Mrs. Oma Martin, and Mrs. Ida Gilliam), and 3 brothers (Earl, Frank, and J. R.). He was a member of the Argentine Church. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Church, Nov. 2, in charge of Earl Eberly, R. P. Horst, and John Paul Wenger; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Snyder, Clayton, son of Christian and Mary (Benner) Snyder, was born near Richfield, Pa., May 8, 1889; died at his home, Richfield, May 2, 1965; aged 75 y. 11 m. 25 d. On Sept. 20, 1942, he was married to Elizabeth Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), 3 brothers and 2 sisters (Irvin, Thomas, Newton, Mrs. Samuel Hepner, and Mrs. Foster Hoffman). One daughter, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Cross Roads Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Donald Lauver and Roy Graybill.

Stone, Harold Andrew, son of Wilbur Lee and Virginia (Basingar) Stone, was born at Sailsbury, Md., Sept. 7, 1965; died at Princess Anne, Md., Nov. 14, 1965; aged 2 m. 7 d. Cause of death uncertain. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Christopher, Robert, Ronald, and Wilbur), one sister (Kathy), and grandparents (Mrs. Basingar and Mr. and Mrs. Vencil Stone). Funeral services were held at the Holly Grove Church, Nov. 15, in charge of Harold Hostetler, Amos C. King, and Abram Minnich.

Stutzman, David A., son of Aaron and Barbara (Beckler) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Nebr., March 3, 1888; died at his home, Cairo, Nebr., Nov. 5, 1965; aged 77 y. 8 m. 2 d. On Feb. 9, 1911, he was married to Emma Jausi, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and 7 daughters (Arthur, Dean, Larry, Floyd, Elsie Brown, Nina Stutzman, Lucille Schieve, Margaret Telles, Anna Mae Troyer, Elmerna Matejka, and Dera Lea Klanecky), 39 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Peter and Emmanuel), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Stutzman, Mrs. Tillie Schweitzer, Mrs. Cora Boshart, and Mrs. Katie Stutzman). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 3 sisters, one daughter, one grandson, and one step-brother. He was a member of the Cairo Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 8, in charge of Stanley Troyer and Jake Birky.

Tabbert, Berneda Pauline, daughter of Elmer and Jeanette (Yoder) Short, was born at Grabill, Ind., May 5, 1920; died of cancer at her home in Holland, Ohio., Nov. 28, 1965; aged 45 y. 5 m. 23 d. On July 20, 1946, she was married to -- Tabbert. Surviving are 4 daughters (Jane-Mrs. Neal Martin, Linda, Brenda, and Florence), one son (Paul), 5 grandchildren, her parents, 2 sisters (Margaret Klopfenstein and Evelyn Smith), and 2 brothers (Joseph and Alfred). In her youth she accepted Christ as Saviour and united with the Lockport Church. During her illness she renewed her covenant with the Lord and peacefully passed away. Funeral services were held at Reebs Funeral Home, Dec. 1, with Freeman Aschliman and Marvin Grieser in charge; interment in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.

West, Harry, son of William and Lucy Ann (Fieldsend) West, was born at Morrison, Ill., Dec. 29, 1876; died at the McMinnville (Oreg.) Mennonite Home, Oct. 18, 1965; aged 88 y. 9 m. 19 d. On Nov. 16, 1899, he was married to Anna Staffer, who died Feb. 17, 1945. On Feb. 3, 1947, he was married to Frances Bowel, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Gladys-Mrs. Spencer Nice, Ray, Zelma-Mrs. Roy Kenagy, Mary-Mrs. Samuel Hostetler, Sr., Clarence, and Edna-Mrs. Leslie Hostetler). He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 22, in charge of John M., Lederach and John Garber.

White, John H., son of Henry and Sarah (Witherspoon) White, was born at Princeton, Ill., Sept. 28, 1903; died of lung cancer at Peoria, Ill., Dec. 12, 1965; aged 62 y. 2 m. 14 d. On Sept. 12, 1936, he was married to Clara Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (JoAnn-Mrs. Daniel Mast and Stanley), his parents, 2 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Thelma Smith, Mrs. Mabel Montgomery, Mrs. Mildred Ristau, Mrs. Edna Brown, and Mrs. Virginia Poff), and one brother (Winfield). He was a lifelong trustee, usher, and treasurer of the Ann Street Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 14, with J. J. Hostetler officiating, assisted by C. Warren Long.

Witmer, Benjamin E., son of Abram M. and Mary (Eshbach) Witmer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 10, 1881; died at the Epler Nursing Home, Mountville, Pa., Aug. 17, 1965; aged 84 y. 5 m. 7 d. On Nov. 5, 1903, he was married to Annie E. Herr, who survives. He was a member of the Masonville Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Benjamin C. Eshbach and Aaron Souders.

Witmer, Edwin F., son of Abram E. and Mary L. (Frey) Witmer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 31, 1910; died at the Oregon Nursing Home, Lititz, Pa., Sept. 24, 1965, after an illness of several months; aged 55 y. 23 d. His father preceded him in death. Surviving are his mother, one brother (A. Lewis), and one sister (Mary E.). He lived with his mother and sister at Millersville, Pa. He was a member of the Masonville Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 27, in charge of Benjamin H. Miller and Christian B. Charles.

Yoder, Amelia C., daughter of Christian J. and Amanda (Miller) Yoder, was born at Grantsville, Md., Oct. 15, 1908; died at her home at Grantsville, Dec. 9, 1965, of a heart condition; aged 57 y. 1 m. 24 d. Surviving are 6 brothers and sisters (Anna Wisseman, Norman, William, Luella (with whom she shared her home), Allen, and Mary Olive Miller). She was a member of the Casselman River C.M. Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple Glen M.H., Dec. 12, with Paul H. Yoder, Kenneth L. Yoder, and Ivan J. Miller officiating.

Yoder, Emma Katherine, daughter of Adam and Susan (Hostetler) Baker, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., April 12, 1889; died at the Dunlap Memorial Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 13, 1965; aged 76 y. 8 m. 1 d. On Oct. 12, 1913, she was married to Martin L. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul, Ralph, and Orie), one daughter (Grace-Mrs. Ross Hartzler), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (Samuel). Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Orrville Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 16, with J. Lester Graybill, Bill Detweiler, and Paul Hummel officiating; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Zeager, Paul L., son of Samuel K. and Amanda (Lehman) Zeager, was born in East Donegal Twp., Pa., Aug. 15, 1895; died at his home near Elizabethtown, Pa., Nov. 15, 1965; aged 70 y. 2 m. 26 d. His first wife, Mary Lehman Zeager, died April 5, 1921. He is survived by his second wife, Anna E. Landis Zeager. Also surviving are 17 children (Russel S., Anita, Jeanette, G. Herbert, William T., Verna-Mrs. Luke Nissley, Harvey, Mary Ruth-Mrs. Paul Espenshade, Almeda-Mrs. Russel Heisey, Paul L., Jr., James M., J. Frank, John A., Ethel-Mrs. Richard W. Pannell, David L., Arlene-Mrs. Christian Becker, Thomas, and Charles B.), 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Norman L., Walter L., Verna Zeager, and Elsie Stone). He was a member of Good's Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 13, with Jay Bechtold and Clarence E. Lutz in charge.

Zook, Lewis D., son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Smucker) Zook, was born at Greentown, Ind., Oct. 4, 1879; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 10, 1965; aged 86 y. 1 m. 6 d. On Aug. 27, 1905, he was married to Clara Stutzman, who died in June, 1953. Surviving are 6 children (Barbara, Mary Ellen, LeRoy, Willie, Oscar, and Vernon), 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, twin brother (Albert), and one sister (Mrs. Albert Schlabaugh). He was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 13, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 3 - January 18, 1966, page 62

Bauman, Nelson M., son of Enoch and Veronica (Martin) Bauman, was born near Elmira, Ont., April 11, 1902; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., after a lengthy illness, Dec. 14, 1965; aged 63 y. 8 m. 3 d. In 1945, he was married to Lillian Lipskie, who survives. Also surviving are 4 brothers (Enoch, Daniel, Clayton, and Clarence). Six brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, where funeral services were held Dec.16, in charge of A. A. Schweitzer; burial in Memory Gardens, Breslau, Ont.

Clemens, Valerie Ann and David Randall, daughter and son of David R. and Erma (Smoker) Clemens, were born at Lansdale, Pa., Aug. 11, 1961, and Sept. 28, 1962; died within an hour of each other at the Nyabasi Clinic, near Mara Hills School, Box 76, Tarime, Tanzania, Dec. 21, 1965. Accidental death was caused by an overdose of malarial drug. Surviving are the parents, one sister (Marilyn Louise), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elam Smoker and Mr. and Mrs. Ear; A. Clemens). Funeral services were held at the Shirati Mennonite Church, with Don Jacobs, J. Lester Eshleman, J. Clyde Shenk, and Nashon K. Nyambok officiating; burial on the Shirati Hospital Compound.

Detwiler, Esther Marie, daughter of John W. and Vertie (Lehman) Detwiler, was born near Columbiana, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1920; died at the Salem (Ohio) Hospital, after an illness of one year, Dec. 8, 1965; aged 45 y. 3 m. 3 d. Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister (Ruth-Mrs. Paul Bowman) and one brother (John H.). She was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held Dec.11, in charge of Ernest Martin and Paul Yoder.

Eash, Edwin, son of Moses and Polly (Hershberger) Eash, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 6, 1885; died at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Dec. 14, 1965; aged 80 y. 10 m. 8 d. He was married to Ada Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Robert, Kenneth, Irvin, Earl, Vernon, Betty-Mrs. Harry Boyd Blough, Edwin, Jr., and Daisy-Mrs. Leroy Flory), 24 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Three sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Blough Church, where funeral services were held Dec.16, with services in charge of Harry C. Blough and Elvin Holsopple.

Erb, Christian L., son of Joel and Barbara (Lichti) Erb, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Aug. 10, 1877; died at Avon Crest Hospital, Stratford, Ont., Dec. 2, 1965; aged 88 y. 3 m. 22 d. He was predeceased by three wives: Leah Moyer in 1922; Mary Moyer in 1937; and Barbara Bender in 1947. Surviving are 4 sons (Clarence, Curtis, Elton, and Floyd) and 3 daughters (Lavina-Mrs. Peter Z. Bender, Sarah-Mrs. Norman Baechler, and Violet-Mrs. Elgin Roth). He was a member of the Tavistock W.O. Mennonite Church. Ministers officiating at the funeral services were David Schwartzentruber, Henry Yantzi, and Dan Wagler.

Erb, Joseph R., son of Daniel and Catherine (Reschley) Erb, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., May 30, 1886; died at the St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 2, 1965; aged 79 y. 6 m. 3 d. On Feb. 9, 1911, he was married to Mary Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ervin and Joseph), 2 daughters (Frieda-Mrs. John G. Erb and Marie-Mrs. Gordon Leis), 23 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel) and one sister (Lavina-Mrs. Daniel Steinman). Two grandchildren and 2 brothers predeceased him. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 5 in charge of Chris O. Erb and Alvin Leis.

Gerber, Solomon K., son of Joseph and Magdaline Gerber, was born at West Branch, Mich., Nov. 12, 1910; died at Fairview, Mich., Dec. 17, 1965; aged 55 y. 1 m. 5 d. On Dec. 19, 1939, he was married to Kate Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are one son, one daughter, one grandchild, 7 brothers and 6 sisters. He was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Dec.19, in charge of Harvey Handrich.

Glick, Henry John, son of Samuel L. and Catherine (Sharp) Glick, was born at Vicksburg, Pa., Nov. 3, 1884; died unexpectedly at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 11, 1965; aged 81 y. 8 d. On Dec .12, 1909, he was married to Minnie Miller, who survives. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 1964. Also surviving are 4 children (Elva-Mrs. George Cramer, Naomi-Mrs. Amos S. Harnish, H. Harold, and Paul J.), foster daughter (Mary-Mrs. Jay Aument), foster son (David H. Hartman), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 7 foster grandchildren, and one sister (Emma Kauffman). One son, one daughter, 2 grandsons, and one great-grandson preceded him in death. He was a member of the Vine Street Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 13, in charge of D. Stoner Krady, assisted by Samuel G. Glick and Amos C. King.

Hershberger, John, son of Samuel and Lizzie (Tice) Hershberger, was born near Grantsville, Md., Oct. 13, 1898; died at the Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, Dec. 25, 1965; aged 67 y. 2 m. 12 d. In July, 1930, he was married to Hazel Kuhns, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Allen), one grandson, 3 sisters (Amanda-Mrs. Eli L. Yoder, Effie, and Barbara-Mrs. Norman L. Yoder), and one foster sister (Anna-Mrs. Calvin Baker). He was a member of the Goshen College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Conservative Mennonite Church, Dec. 27, in charge of S. C. Yoder, and C. L. Graber; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Horst, Susie B., daughter of Henry H. and Susie (Horst) Baer, was born near Hagerstown, Md., March 23, 1881; died Dec. 13, 1965; aged 84 y. 9 m. 20 d. On Feb. 1, 1906, she was married to Abraham G. Horst, who died Feb. 24, 1954. Surviving are 3 daughters (Edna Mae, Elva Marie, and Mabel Irene), 3 sons (Adin H., Irvin J., and Lesher B.), 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Annie-Mrs. S. Lesher Horst and Amanda-Mrs. E. L. Martin), 3 half sisters (Leah-Mrs. Stanley Martin, Lizzie-Mrs. Jonas Hege, and Martha M. Baer), 4 half brothers (Henry M., Adam M., Isaac M., and Benjamin M. Baer). She was a member of Miller's Church, where funeral services were held Dec.17, in charge of Irvin S. Shank, Samuel Martin, Mervin Martin, and Reuben Martin.

Hostetler, Edward W., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Suntheimer) Hostetler, was born near Middlebury, Ind., Oct. 15, 1878; died at the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, Dec. 17, 1965; aged 87 y. 2 m. 2 d. In 1902, he was married to Edna Mary Yoder, who died Sept. 1949. To this union 5 children were born (Glen, Mabel-Mrs. William Hostetler, Arloine-Mrs. Leslie Schoomaker, Clifford, and Wilbur E.). On Feb. 28, 1953, he was married to Florence Elliott Hess, who survives. Also surviving are his 5 children, one stepdaughter (Mrs. Arthur Berkey), and 5 stepsons (Mark, Paul, Vern, Howard, and James). He was a member of the North Goshen Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Dec. 19, with J. C. Wenger officiating; burial in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Hostetler, Martha Elizabeth (Bare) was born at Marion, Kans., Sept. 18, 1885; died at the Albany Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Oreg., Dec. 5, 1965; aged 80 y. 2 m. 17 d. In 1913, she was married to Monroe Hostetler. Surviving are 2 children (Ferne-Mrs. Lloyd Driver and Paul), 2 sisters (Nannie Weaver and Kate Underwood), one brother (Joe Bare), 9 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She spent her last years working with her sewing machine, piecing comforter tops and knitting bandages for use in foreign countries. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, Hubbard, Oreg., with Claud Hostetler and John M. Lederach officiating.

Schaffer, Barbara, daughter of Ervin Schaffer and Mary Schaffer Ehst, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Oct. 11, 1898; died at the Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Home, Nov. 19, 1965; aged 67 y. 1 m. 8 d. Surviving are one stepbrother (John Ehst) and one stepsister (Mrs. Jacob Kolb). She was a member of the Hereford Church, Bally, Pa., where funeral services were held Nov. 22, in charge of Winfield Ruth and Paul Longacre.

Warye, Orville Byron, son of Jonathan and Sarah (Yoder) Warye, was born near Emporia, Kans., Jan. 30, 1887; died at Hubbard, Oreg., Nov. 19, 1965; aged 78 y. 9 m. 19 d. On Nov. 26, 1925, he was married to Clara Greider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Byron R., Norma Jean-Mrs. Jacob Leichty, and Duane E.), one brother (John Elton), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. W. W. Miller). He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Dec.2, conducted by John M. Lederach and John Garber.

Zehr, Joseph B., son of Christian I. and Elizabeth (Bender) Zehr, was born in east Zorra Twp., Ont., March 6, 1889; died at the Stratford General Hospital, Dec. 15, 1965; aged 76 y. 9 m. 9 d. His wife died Nov. 6, 1965. Surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd, Oliver, and Arnold) and 4 daughters (Emma-Mrs. Sidney Everatt, Katie-Mrs. Wesley Sommers, Ruby-Mrs. Alvin Bender, and Mabel-Mrs. Arley Shantz). He was a member of the Tavistock W.O. Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra W.O. Church, Dec. 18, with David Schwartzentruber, Daniel Zehr, Vernon Zehr, and Henry Yantzi officiating.

Zook, Laura, daughter of Emmanuel and Margaret (Keafaber) Hostetler, was born in Cass Co. Mo., Dec. 18, 1880; died at the Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, Md., Dec. 7, 1965; aged 84 y. 11 m. 19 d. On Oct. 6, 1910, she was married to J. Roland Zook, who died April 4, 1951. One son also preceded her in death, and she was the last survivor in her immediate family. She was a member of the Allensville (Pa.) Church, where funeral services were held Dec.10, in charge of Raymond R. Peachey and J. Elrose Hartzler.

Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana

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