Bishop, Henry A., son of Jacob B. and Katie (Allebach) Bishop, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., May 10, 1887; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 16, 1966; aged 78 y. 8 m. 6 d. He and his wife, Clara (Gross) Bishop, had celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Dec. 31. Surviving are 3 children (Irma-Mrs. Lawrence Nyce, Edna-Mrs. Daniel Landis, and Earl), 11 grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 20, with David F. Derstine, Jr., in charge.

Buch, Anna M., daughter of John and Anna (Bucher) Buckwalter, was born at Hinkletown, Pa., April 4, 1894; died at the home of her daughter, in Lancaster, Pa., after a long illness, Dec. 6, 1965; aged 71 y. 8 m. 2 d. On Nov. 17, 1914, she was married to Harvey K. Buch, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Helen-Mrs. David R. Smoker), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 7 sisters (Mrs. Mary Summers, Irene-Mrs. David Rosenfeld, Alice-Mrs. S. Leroy Keffer, Maggie-Mrs. Ira Miller, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Nettie, and Naomi-Mrs. M. Chester Hobbs), and 3 brothers Harvey, John, and Abram). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, where funeral services were held, Dec. 9, in charge of Frank M. Enck and James M. Shank; interment in Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Buckwalter, Fannie, daughter of Benjamin and Catherine (Hershey) Buckwalter, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 22, 1879; died at the Welsh Mennonite Samaritan Home, New Holland, Pa., after a long illness, Jan. 12, 1966; aged 86 y. 7 m. 20 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Hess, Amanda, and Katie-Mrs. Elmer Horst). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, where funeral services were held Jan.16, in charge of Frank M. Enck and D. Stoner Krady; interment in Hershey Mennonite Cemetery.

Carper, Mary R., daughter of Amos and Elizabeth (Reist) Garber, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., Feb. 17, 1893; died at the Village Vista, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 31, 1965; aged 72 y. 10 m. 14 d. On Sept. 30, 1915, she was married to Jacob M. Carper, who survives. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last fall. Also surviving are 5 children (Dorothy-Mrs. Lloyd E. Miller, Eugene G., Richard G., Marguerite-Mrs. Earl W. Witmer, and Jeanette-Mrs. David Heydt), 17 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Erb's Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, in charge of Homer Bomberger, Joseph Boll, and Martin Nolt.

Glick, John Lewis, adopted son of Elmer and Nancy Glick, was born in Lancaster, Pa., March 24, 1941; died in a car accident on icy roads while returning home from a watch night service on Jan. 1, 1966; aged 24 y. 9 m. 7 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Marvin), 3 foster brothers, and 2 foster sisters. He was a member of the Hopewell Mennonite Church, Hubbard, Oreg.

Hershberger, Daniel I., son of Isaac P. and Susan (Schlabach) Hershberger, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 12, 1896; died at his home in Berlin, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1966; aged 69 y. 6 m. 1 d. On July 24, 1943, he was married to Vida Biddle Mast, who survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter (Helen-Mrs. Richard Radabaugh), one stepson (Carl F. Mast), one brother (Peter I.), 4 stepgrandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren. Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Jan.15, with of Paul Hummel and S. W. Sommer officiating.

Hollinger, Ada H., daughter of Frank S. and Hettie (Herr) Lefever, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 25, 1891; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 25, 1965; aged 74 y. 2 m. She was married to Isaac T. Hollinger, who preceded her in death in 1942. She is survived by one son (Leroy L.), one foster son (Norman Dickerson), 3 brothers (Isaac H., Lehman, and Martin H.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Harry Groff and Cora Lefever). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at Mellinger's Church, Nov. 28, in charge of Frank M. Enck, James M. Shank, and John A. Brenneman.

Kauffman, Michael S., son of Michael L. and Mary (Stoltzfus) Kauffman, was born near Gordonville, Pa., Oct. 30, 1881; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Oct. 24, 1965; aged 83 y. 11 m. 24 d. Surviving are his wife, Elsie M. (Stoltzfus) Kauffman, one son, one daughter, and one foster daughter to his first marriage (Isaac, Mrs. John I. Yoder, and Mrs. Aaron Nafziger), one daughter to his second marriage (Sara Marie Kauffman), 14, grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Kennel and Mrs. Rebecca Fisher), and 2 brothers (Samuel and Daniel). He was a member of the Millwood Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 27, in charge of Omar Kurtz and M. S. Stoltzfus.

Kaufman, Annie, daughter of Henry and Ellen (Baer) Hershberger, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., July 6, 1880; died at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 7, 1966; aged 85 y. 6 m. 1 d. On Sept. 5, 1901, she was married to John N. Kaufman, who preceded her in death in 1932. Surviving are 5 daughters (Carrie, Bertha-Mrs. Ernest Kalina, Nona-Mrs. Drue Ream, Zona-Mrs. John Zimmerman, and Lucille-Mrs. John Cable), one son (Calvin), 3 sisters, 15 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 17 step-great-grandchildren. One sister, 2 brothers, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church for many years.

Kolb, John W., son of John F. and Amanda (Zollers) Kolb, was born in Spring City, Pa., March 7, 1882; died at the same place Dec. 23, 1965; aged 83 y. 9 m. 16 d. On Jan. 14, 1904, he was married to Anna B. Good, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (Elmer G., Florence-Mrs. Clinton E. Black, Irvin G., and Norman G.), 16 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Vincent Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 27, in charge of Norman H. Bechtel, assisted by Richard Danner.

Longenecker, Rachael Arlene, daughter of Martin G. and the late Grace (Hershey) Metzler, was born at Manheim, Pa., April 12, 1917; died of carcinoma at the Harrisburg (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 24, 1965; aged 48 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Oct. 8, 1938, she was married to Henry Z. Longenecker, Middletown, Pa. Surviving are her husband, 5 children (Mrs. Marian Burkholder, Mrs. Carolyn Horst, Mrs. Elaine Clymer, Gloria, and Nancy), her father, and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of the Steelton Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 27, with William Z. Yovanovich and Clarence E. Lutz officiating; interment in Shope Cemetery.

Miller, Alvin W., son of William J. and Frances (Garber) Miller, was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Jan. 10, 1892, died at the place of his birth Jan. 16, 1966; aged 74 y. 6 d. On Feb. 26, 1916, he was married to Ida Beechy, who survives. In June, 1926, he was ordained as minister to serve the Walnut Creek Church. He served as pastor from 1926 to 1941, and retired from active ministry in 1959, following a serious heart attack. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wilson, James Allen, and Luke), 4 daughters (Sarah Frances-Mrs. Carl Lehman, Orpha Ellen-Mrs. Marion Weaver, Fyrne-Mrs. Ronald Moore, and Sue-Mrs. James Jaberg), 2 brothers (Orus W. and Moses G.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Ida Yoder and Mrs. Mary Ann Hershberger), and 17 grandchildren. One son, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 18, with Paul R. Miller officiating, assisted by Eldon King.

Nafzinger, A. Thomas, son of Amos and Elizabeth (Hartzler), was born at McVeytown, Pa., Aug. 27, 1883; died at Decatur, Ind., Jan. 20, 1966; aged 82 y. 4 m. 24 d. On Dec. 27, 1917, he was married to Amanda Fisher, who died April 12, 1963. Surviving are one foster son (George Patrick) and one sister Sallie Nafzinger). One sister and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the South Union Church, West Liberty, Ohio, where funeral services were held Jan. 23, with Roy S. Koch officiating, assisted by Vernon Riley.

Nissley, Paul Eberole, son of Joseph H. and Fannie (Risser) Nissley, was born near Bainbridge, Pa., Jan. 2, 1915, died of a brain hemorrhage at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Dec. 26, 1965; aged 50 y. 11 m. 24 d. On Nov. 16, 1937, he was married to Esther B. Miller, who survives. On Aug. 12, 1962, he was ordained to the ministry to serve the Edgemont congregation, Harrisburg, Pa. Also surviving are 3 sons (John M., J. Marlin, and Kenneth M.), 2 foster daughters (Helena and Josephine Bade), one grandchild, one sister and 3 brothers (Mrs. Ira Sensenich, Raymond E., Earl E., and Lloyd E.). He was a member of the Edgemont Church. Funeral services were held at Good's Church, Elizabethtown, Pa., Dec. 30, with Jay Bechtold, Russell J. Baer, and Clarence E. Lutz officiating.

Perkins, Walter Thomas, son of Oliver and Nancy (Mills) Perkins, was born Oct. 3, 1890; died at Littlefork (Minn.) Hospital, Dec. 7, 1965; aged 75 y. 2 m. 4 d. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother (Clyde Elbert), and one sister (Clara Elizabeth Ketzeback). He was a charter member of the Northwood Chapel Mennonite Church, Littlefork, Minn. Funeral services were held Dec. 10, in charge of Morris Ropp and Eli Yutzy.

Reed, Russel Jennings, was born at Stephens City, Va., Aug. 27, 1906; died Jan. 12, 1966; aged 59 y. 4 m. 16 d. Surviving are his wife (Anna Boone), one sister (Mrs. Lois Conner), and one brother (James). He was a member of the Stephens City Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 14, in charge of Glenn R. Horst and M. C. Showalter; interment in Green Hill Cemetery.

Schrock, Reuben T., son of Tobe and Anna Schrock, was born March 4, 1893; died as a result of an automobile accident, Jan. 14, 1966; aged 72 y. 10 m. 10 d. On Dec. 11, 1913, he was married to Susan Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Elmer, Robert, William, Paul, Donald, Clayton, and Albert), 3 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Ray, Mrs. Frances Beck, and Mrs. Betty Miller), 34 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Mose, Tobias, Levi, and Joni). Three children preceded him in death (Levi, David, and an infant). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Topeka, Ind., where funeral services were held Jan. 17, in charge of Harvey Graber and Edwin J. Yoder.

Shenk, Menno S., son of Daniel and Rachel (Stemen) Shenk, was born near Elida, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1876; died at his home Jan. 1, 1966; aged 89 y. 2 d. On Dec. 10, 1908, he was married to Emma Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Laurel and Zela), 4 brothers (Ray, Daniel, Amos, and John), and 4 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Henry Hertzler, Elizabeth, Mayme-Mrs. Joe Longacher, and Alice-Mrs. J. Paul Sauder). He was a member of the Pike Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, with Paul W. Smith and Merlin Good in charge.

Smith, Christopher Robert, son of Robert D. and Lillian (Burkey) Smith, was born at Scottsbluff, Nebr., Jan. 1, 1966; died Jan. 2, 1966. Surviving are his parents, one brother (David Yoder), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Perry Burkey and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beck), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Lydia Eicher and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burkey). Graveside services were held Jan. 4 in the Fairview Cemetery.

Snyder, Menno Samuel, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Shupe) Snyder, was born at Roseland, Nebr., July 6, 1902; died at the Albany Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Oreg., Jan. 20, 1966; aged 63 y. 6 m. 14 d. On June 4, 1935, he was married to Lina Kauffman, who survives. Since 1953, when they moved to Albany, he served as deacon of the Western Mennonite congregation. For about 18 years he was a member of the Western Mennonite School board, and for the past eight years bookkeeper at the Albany Mennonite Home for the Aged. Death resulted from a stroke he suffered on Sept. 5, 1965. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harold Elvin, Delbert Wayne, and Ivan Dale), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Alta Gingerich and Mrs. Matilda Miller), and 4 brothers (Albert, John, Paul, and Allen). One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, with Marcus Lind officiating, assisted by Allan Miler.

Stahl, Marvin H., son of John H. and Gertie (Hefflebower) Stahl, was born in Clarksville, Mich., April 25, 1915; died as the result of an automobile accident, Dec. 23, 1965; aged 50 y. 7 m. 28 d. He is survives by his wife (Maxine), 3 daughters (Mrs. Marva Gallager, Mrs. Judy Blough, and Gloria Gay), 2 foster children (Dudley and Ann), his mother, one brother (Melvin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary E. Martin and Adeline Ruth Schloneger). He was a member of the Bowne Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 28, in charge of T. E. Schrock and Daniel Zook.

Swartzentruber, Moses J., son of John and Fannie (Troyer) Swartzentruber, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 26, 1890; died at the Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital, Jan. 4, 1966; aged 75 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Jan. 19, 1915, he was married to Katie Miller, who died Dec. 12, 1962. He was ordained as minister in 1931, and was one of the first ministers at Pleasant View, Berlin, Ohio, and served as first minister of Johnstown, Ohio. Since 1953 he had assisted at East Union, Orrville, Ohio. Surviving are 7 daughters (Alma-Mrs. Emanuel E. Mullet, Edna-Mrs. Elmer Mast, Martha-Mrs. Eli Mast, Erma-Mrs. Wilbur Kropf, Mary-Mrs. Lloyd Gingerich, Esther-Mrs. Willard Mayer, and Katie-Mrs. Marion Stauffer), 2 sons (Melvin and Paul), 2 sisters (Mrs. Jerry Miller and Mrs. Joe Gingerich), 38 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Union Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 4 (evening) and at the Pleasant View C.M. Church, Berlin, Ohio, Jan. 8, with Leroy Schlabach and Ray F. Miller officiating.

Swope, J. Perry, son of John Robert and Elizabeth (Shenk) Swope, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Jan. 12, 1877; died Jan. 3, 1966; aged 88 y. 11 m. 21 d. On Sept. 7, 1905, he was married to Rebecca Weaver, who preceded him in death Dec. 23, 1953. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lelia-Mrs. M. L. Hertzler and Hazel-Mrs. Powell Wenger), 3 sons (Sem, Ralph, and Howard), 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Homer C.). He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Clinton Church, Jan. 5, in charge of Olen McDorman and Oliver Keener.

Weber, Katie H., daughter of Aaron M. and Elizabeth (Horning) Good, was born May 2, 1896; died Jan. 14, 1966; aged 69 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Aug. 9, 1917, she was married to Allen G. Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Jacob A., Elmer H., and Edward L.), 3 daughters (Sarah E., Laura E., and Mabel E.), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and 2 sisters (Lavinia-Mrs. Samuel Witmer and Anna-Mrs. Aaron Musser). She was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 17, in charge of Benjamin Weaver and H. Z. Good.

Yoder, Robert L., son of Oscar and Frieda (Zaerr) Yoder, was born Dec. 30 ,1935; died at the Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1966; after being in the hospital only a few hours; aged 30 y. 12 d. On Feb. 16, 1958, he was married to Avon Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Lynette, Kevin, Jan, and Craig), his parents, one sister (Bueta-Mrs. Marlin Rupp), and one brother (LaMar). One brother preceded him in death. Robert served the church as song leader and as a member of a men's quartet for many years. He was a member of the Clinton Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 14, with Olen Nafziger and E. B. Frey in charge; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Yoder, Steve D., son of Daniel and Anna (Miller) Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 16, 1891; died of heart failure at the Millersburg Hospital, Dec. 22, 1965; aged 74 y. 7 m. 6 d. On March 22, 1914, he was married to Emma Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Carl, Loren, Galen, and Oscar), one daughter (Ruby-Mrs. Leland Hantzsche), 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Gertrude), and 2 brothers (Jake and Mart). One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Millersburg Church. Funeral services were held at the Martin's Creek Church, Dec. 26, in charge of Paul Lantz and Simon Sommer; interment in Holmesville, Ohio.

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Albrecht, Joel, son of John H. and Mary (Erb) Albrecht, was born Feb. 24, 1895; died at Tavistock, Ont., Feb. 5, 1966; aged 70 y. 11 m. 12 d. On Oct. 22, 1918, he was married to Katie Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elmina-Mrs. Clayton Schwartzentruber and Mrs. Lucille Roth), 2 sons (Lester and Nelson), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Menno and Chris), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Chris Lebold, Mrs. Dan Erb, and Mrs. Ezra Boshart). He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, in charge of Dale Schumm and Henry Yantzi.

Augsburger, Elmer, son of Daniel J. and Magdalena (Good) Augsburger, was born at Minier, Ill., Feb. 13, 1890; died Feb. 8, 1966; aged 75 y. 11 m. 26 d. On Feb. 2, 1915, he was married to Mabel Yordy, who died Oct. 6, 1941. On Jan. 10, 1948, he was married to Lucille G. Bertsche, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters (Mrs. Harold Kenagy, Mrs. Milo Heiser, Mrs. Clarence Limberg, and Mrs. James Bryant), 6 sons (Merlyn, Joseph, Dean, Delbert, Donald, and Clayton), 2 sisters, 37 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. One brother, 2 daughters, and a grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 11, in charge of Earl Sears, assisted by Bruno Penner.

Bachman, Roselia Mary, daughter of S. G. and Maggie Shetler, was born at Hollsopple, Pa., May 12, 1895; died at her home near Kalispell, Mont., Feb. 3, 1966; aged 70 y. 8 m. 22 d. On June 18, 1916, she was married to John M. Bachman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Karl M.), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Louella-Mrs. Harry Miller, Goldie-Mrs. John Sala, and Margaret-Mrs. Calvin Kaufman), and one brother (Sanford G.). She was an active member of the Mountain View Church for many years. Funeral services were held at the Waggner and Campell Chapel, Feb. 7, conducted by D. D. Brenneman and Paul Jones; interment in Glacier Memorial Gardens.

Bickel, James Dean, son of Merle J. and Mae Bickel, was born at Goshen, Ind., April 19, 1951; died en route to the Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, Jan. 26, 1966; aged 14 y. 9 m. 7 d. Death was due to a heart condition. His father died in 1951. Surviving are his mother, twin brothers (Terry David and Jerry Lee), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bickel and Mrs. Stella Welty), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Anna Weldy). Funeral services were held at the North Goshen Church, Jan. 29, with A. Don Augsburger and Vernon U. Miller in charge.
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Bontrager, Nora, daughter of J. M. and Lizzie (Schrock) Yutzy, was born at Hutchinson, Kans., Aug. 22, 1912; died after an illness of about six months, at the Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kans., Jan. 29, 1966; aged 53 y. 5 m. 7 d. On Nov. 4, 1934, she was married to Andrew A. Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and one daughter (Maynard, Kenneth, Dorothy-Mrs. Richard Weaver, Wesley, Marion, and Clarence), 3 grandchildren, her mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Edward, Orpha-Mrs. E. M. Roth, Mary, and Paul). Her father and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Yoder (Kans.) Church, where her husband is a minister. Funeral services were held at the church Feb. 1, with Harry A. Diener and Levi Headings officiating.

Christner, Mary Ann, daughter of Emanuel and Amanda (Hochstetler) Hershberger, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., July 16, 1893; died at the Lagrange County Hospital, Dec. 23, 1965; aged 72 y. 5 m. 7 d. She had been ill for five years. On Oct. 2, 1919, she was married to Daniel A. Christner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Menno, Wayne, Jonas, and Earl), one daughter (Elizabeth Ann), 3 stepchildren (Monroe, Barbara Blough, and Clara), 12 grandchildren, 7 stepgrandchildren, 8 stepgreat-grandchildren, one brother (Edward), one half brother (Emanuel), and one half sister (Sylvia). Two sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Marion Church, where funeral services were conducted Dec. 27, in charge of Paul Lauver and Aldine Haarer.

Denlinger, Ronald Lee, son of Lloyd H. and Norma (Leaman) Denlinger, was born at Lancaster. Pa., Nov. 15, 1964; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Jan. 7, 1966, after an illness of two days; aged 1 y. 1 m. 22 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Randall L.), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Leaman and Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Denlinger), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Lizzie H. Leaman). Funeral services were held at Mellinger's Church, Jan. 9, in charge of Paul G. Landis, Nelson Landis, and Harry Lefever.

Gascho, Herbert, Sr., son of David and Barbara (Lichti) Gascho, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., Aug. 21, 1905; died of a heart condition at Lowville, N.Y., Feb. 2, 1966; aged 60 y. 5 m. 12 d. On Oct. 14, 1936, he was married to Loretta Smith, who died in October, 1943. On July 26, 1944, he was married to Mary Anna Lyndaker, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Herbert James, Jr., Richard Carl, Clair David, Janice Roes, Yvonne Ann, and Susan Marie), one brother (Aaron), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Emma Rickert, Mrs. Barbara Litwiller, Mrs. Fanny Ropp, Mrs. Irene Roth, and Mrs. Edna Moshier). Two daughters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan C.M. Church, Feb. 5, in charge of Richard and Elias Zehr.

Glassburn, Emma, daughter of Leonard and Barbara (Slabaugh) Kuhns, was born at Inman, Kans., Sept. 3, 1877; died at the Pennock Rest Home, Anthony. Kans., Jan. 27, 1966; aged 88 y. 4 m. 24 d. On Nov. 22, 1904, she was married to Charles Andrew Glassburn, who, with one son, preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 daughters (Mrs. Jacob Webb, Estelle Ada, Mrs. Walter Wideman, Mrs. Charles Bickel, and Mrs. Victor Beyler), 2 sons (Vernon and Raymond), 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of H. J. King.

Hamish, Jacob T., son of George and Martha (Thomas) Harnish, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 23, 1879; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Feb. 3. 1966; aged 86 y. 11 m. 11 d. On Nov. 27, 1902, he was married to Lizzie H. Hess, who died Oct. 24, 1910. On Feb. 13, 1913, he was married to Ella Weaver, who died Nov. 3, 1964. He was ordained to the office of deacon on June 1, 1922, as minister on Jan. 31, 1929, and as bishop on Dec. 26, 1946. He served the Willow Street and Strasburg churches as deacon and minister, and the entire Willow Street-Strasburg District as bishop for many years. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Clarence H., Martha H.-Mrs. Enos Myer, Jacob H., Anna H.-Mrs. Harry H. Ranck, Elizabeth W., Stella W.-Mrs. John M. Clymer, Mary W., John H., Ada E.-Mrs. John H. Graybill, Roy W., and Henry W.), one brother (George T.), 45 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. One son (Enos) died in infancy. He was a member of the Willow Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Strasburg Church, Feb. 6, with John Breneman, Emory Herr, Clayton L. Keener, and David N. Thomas officiating; interment in Byerland Mennonite Cemetery.

Hartzler, Nan B., daughter of Joseph B. and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Hartzler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Aug. 23, 1872; died at West Liberty, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1965; aged 93 y. 2 m. 27 d. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews, one of whom is Lela Williamson, with whom she lived. She was a member of the Bethel Church where funeral services were held Nov. 21, in charge of Ralph Smucker, assisted by Edwin Yoder; interment in Philadelphia Cemetery, West Liberty.

Hershberger, Joseph L., son of Emanuel and Lydia (Shetler) Hershberger, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, April 15, 1870; died Jan. 21, 1966; aged 95 y. 9 m. 6 d. On Dec. 7, 1893, he was married to Lucretia Miller, who preceded him in death, after almost 51 years of married life. Surviving are 5 children (Mrs. Amy Steckley, Mrs. Nancy Yoder, Esther, Homer J., and Paul J.), 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, one brother (Chris E.), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. W. D. Brenneman). One child preceded him in death. On May 11, 1913, he was ordained to the Christian ministry to serve the Lower Deer Creek congregation, which place he filled for more than 50 years. He was one of the early promoters of the Mennonite mission in Iowa City. Funeral services were held at the church, Jan. 23, conducted by J. Y. Swartzendruber, Dean Swartzendruber, and Robert K. Yoder.

Horsch, Christine, daughter of Henry and Barbara (Baer) Funck, was born at Heilbronn, Germany, May 27, 1870; died at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 5, 1966; aged 95 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Sept. 25, 1893, she was married to John Horsch, who died in 1941. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter and 2 sons (Elizabeth-Mrs. H. S. Bender, Menno, and Paul), 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Scottdale (Pa.) Mennonite Church. Services were held at Goshen, Feb. 6, and at the Murphy Funeral Home, Scottdale, Pa. (due to the remodeling of the Scottdale Mennonite Church), Feb. 7, with A. J. Metzler and Gerald C. Studer officiating; interment in Scottdale Cemetery.

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Horst, David S., son of Eli W. and Melinda (Sittler) Horst, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 6, 1918; died of a stroke at Groves Hospital, Fergus, Ont., Jan. 12, 1966; aged 47 y. 9 m. 6 d. On Oct. 11, 1952, he was married to Perseda Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Doris, Maria, and Elaine), 4 brothers (Ismal, Urias, Noah, and Eli), and 3 sisters (Susana, Sara, and Mary Ann). He was a member of the Berea Church, Alma, Ont., where funeral services were held Jan. 14, with Gordon Bauman officiating.

Kaufman, Effie Ann, daughter of Jacob and Emma (Hooley) Hostetler, was born in St. Joseph Co., Mich., July 11, 1884; died at Middlebury, Ind., Feb. 7, 1966; aged 81 y. 6 m. 27 d. On June 11, 1912, she was married to Milton E. Kaufman, who preceded her in death Aug. 27, 1959. Surviving are 3 sons (Leroy H., Orvin M., and Vernon M.), 2 daughters (Edith-Mrs. Peter Reimer and Dorothy-Mrs. Ivan Yoder), 15 grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, and one foster great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Forks Church, Feb. 10, in charge Sylvester Haarer and Earley Bontrager; interment in Bontrager Cemetery.

King, Fannie E., daughter of Christian Z. and Fannie (Byler) King, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, May 22, 1890; died at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1966; aged 75 y. 8 m. 8 d. Surviving is one brother (Christian K.). Three sisters and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 1, in charge of Roy S. Koch.

Lambright, Fred M., son of Michael and Suzanne (Yoder) Lambright, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., July 1, 1900; died of a heart attack Jan. 29, 1966; aged 65 y. 6 m. 28 d. On June 28, 1919, he was married to Mabel Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Verda-Mrs. Howard Kauffman, Gerald, Stanley, Robert, Lowell, and Janice-Mrs. Robert Ropp), 24 grandchildren, and 8 brothers and sisters (Evan, Sarah-Mrs.Tobe Schrock, Guy, Cleo, Grayce-Mrs. Ira Leer, Harold, Clarence, and Mrs. Matilda Gage). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Shore Church, near Shipshewana, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Forks Church, Feb. 1, with Orvin H. Hooley, Homer Miller, and Arnold Roth, in charge; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Leis, Veronica (Fanny), daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Roth) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., July 21, 1887; died at her home in Wellesley, Jan. 8, 1966; aged 78 y. 5 m. 8 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (Joseph, John, Sydney, and Elmer) and one sister (Mrs. William Jantzi). Two brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Alvin Leis and Chris O. Erb.

Mast, Emery A., son of Abraham W. and Caroline (Hostetler) Mast, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Aug. 30, 1880; died at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio; Feb. 13, 1966; aged 85 y. 5 m. 13 d. On Dec. 15, 1902, he was married to Clara Gerber, who died March 1, 1946. In Dec. 1947, he was married to Irene Leydors, who died in 1960. Surviving are 3 sons and 5 daughters (Ohlen, Henry, Glenn, Ruth-Mrs. Albert Schrock, Josephine-Mrs. Ernest Gross, Minnie-Mrs. Donald Andrews, Margaret-Mrs. Lester Smucker, and Dorothy-Mrs. Philip Hostetler), 29 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one brother (W. R.). Two sons and one grandson preceded him in death. He was a member of the Orrville Church. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church, Feb. 16, in charge of Lester Graybill, Paul R. Miller, and Gary Sprunger.

Miller, Fred N., son of Noah D. and Catherine (Otto) Miller, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, March 29, 1883; died at Hutchinson, Kans., Jan. 19, 1966; aged 82 y. 9 m. 21 d. On Feb. 6, 1913, he was married to Rebecca Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Verna Yoder, Fern Lemler, Pearl Troyer, Sue Weitting, and Sylvia Kleinsmith) and 13 grandchildren. Four brothers and one preceded him in death. He was a member of the Yoder Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, conducted by Andrew Bontrager and Edward Yutzy.

Miller, Menno, was born at Arthur, Ill., Jan. 30, 1894; died in Howard Co., Ind., Dec. 1, 1965; aged 71 y. 10 m. 1 d. On Sept. 14, 1913, he was married to Elizabeth Helmuth, who died Oct. 8, 1964. Surviving are one daughter (Lena), one brother (Joas), and one sister (Fannie-Mrs. L. C. Borntrager). He was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Harold Mast and E. J. Hochstedler.

Mishler, Sadie, daughter of John and Mary (Zook) Miller, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 25, 1895; died Feb. 9, 1966; aged 70 y. 4 m. 15 d. On March 9, 1916, she was married to Austin Mishler, who died May 17, 1934. Surviving are 3 daughters (Gwenivere-Mrs. Herman Agnes, Betty-Mrs. Harold Moseley, and Annabelle-Mrs. James Shrock), 9 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Della-Mrs. Joseph Troyer, Lizzie-Mrs. Ira Lantz, Pearl-Mrs. William King, and Susie-Mrs. Anson Horner). She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 11, in charge of Harold Mast.

Mullet, Ammon E., son of Emanuel and Dora (Hochstetler) Mullet, was born at Berlin, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1883; died at Berlin, Jan. 26, 1966; aged 82 y. 11 m. 8 d. On Dec. 18, 1902, he was married to Anna S. Miller, who died Sept. 27, 1952. Surviving are 3 sons (Roy, Melvin, and Ivan) and one daughter (Mrs. Katie Hershberger). Two daughters and one son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 29, in charge of Paul Hummel.

Palmer, Hollie Allen, son of Hollie Allen and Leona May (Cordeman) Palmer, was born at Williamsport, Md., April 27, 1937; died at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 29, 1965; aged 28 y. 8 m. 2 d. Death was the result of a car-train accident, in which his mother was also killed. He was a member of the Pinesburg Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 1, in charge of Reuben E. Martin and Oliver H. Martin

Palmer, Leona May, daughter of George Michael and Cornelia Josephine (Trumpower) Cordeman, was born at Williamsport, Md., June 23, 1916; died as the result of a car-train accident in which her son was also fatally injured on Dec. 29, 1965; aged 49 y. 6 m. 6 d. Her husband, Hollie Allen Palmer Sr., died April 19, 1954. They were the only surviving members of the family. She was a member of the Pinesburg Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 1, in charge of Reuben E. Martin and Oliver H. Martin.

Ruby, Laura, daughter of the late Aaron and Susanna (Wagler) Gingrich, was born at Baden, Ont., Feb. 14, 1910; died at Stratford General Hospital, after a short illness, Jan. 20, 1966; aged 55 y. 11 m. 6 d. On June 1, 1933, she was married to Isaac Ruby, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Raymond), 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Isaiah and Elmer), and 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Chris Erb, Lavina, and Mabel-Mrs. Henry Wagler). She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 23, in charge of Henry Yantzi, Dan Zehr, and Newton Gingrich.

Seifert, Alice M., daughter of John D. and Elizabeth (Meashey) Shank, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 31, 1890; died at her home, Rheems, Pa., Jan. 24, 1966; aged 75 y. 23 d. She was married to John G. Seifert. Surviving are 8 children (Alvin, John, Elizabeth Kulp, Emma Finley, Miriam Falch, Anna Mary Rupp, Kathryn Berglund, and Arlene Kolp), 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Millard Heisey). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Jan, 28, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz and Irwin L. Witmer.

Smeltzer, John H., son of Samuel and Saloma (Burkey) Smeltzer, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., July 2, 1893; died at his home in Goshen, Ind., Jan. 26, 1966; aged 72 y. 6 m. 24 d. On July 22, 1920, he was married to Ida Culp, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Kenneth, Lester, Maxine-Mrs. Frank Mullet, Primrose, Verda, Thelma, Bernice-Mrs. Marion Schrock, and Edith) and 7 grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of the Holdeman Church, Wakarusa, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, Jan. 28, with Elno Steiner and Simon Gingerich officiating.

Snider, Ida, daughter of Bro. and Sister Noah Stauffer, was born at Strassburg, Ont., Aug. 9, 1868; died at her home in Waterloo, Ont., Feb.5, 1966; aged 97 y. 5 m. 27 d. She was married to Jacob Snider, who died in 1947. Surviving are 3 sons (Howard, Norman, and Willard), one daughter (Mrs. Erma Nissley), 22 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. One son and 3 daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Erb Street congregation. Funeral services were held at Waterloo, in charge of J. B. Martin, assisted by Milton Schwartzentruber.

Stoltzfus, Joy Elaine, daughter of Ben O. and Miriam (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, was born near Honey Brook, Pa., Dec. 5, 1962; died an accidental death when hit by a truck, Dec. 14, 1965; aged 3 y. 9 d. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Anna), 2 brothers (Lester and Vernon Lee), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John S. Stoltzfus and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Stoltzfus). Funeral services were held at the Conestoga Church, Dec. 17, in charge of R. Clair Umble and Aaron F. Stoltzfus.

Swartzendruber, Peter Orlie, son of Samuel and Anna (Steckley) Swartzendruber, was born at Emporia, Kans., Aug. 5, 1892; died St. Joseph's Hospital, Wichita, Kans., Feb. 10, 1966; aged 73 y. 6 m. 5 d. On Sept. 10, 1914, he was married to Minnie Naffziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Mary and Mildred-Mrs. Emil Klassen) and 2 brothers (Lee and Lewis). Two brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Crystal Springs Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 13, with Leo Miller and Earl Buckwalter in charge.

Troyer, Cora, daughter of Gottfried and Caroline (Feller) Zuercher, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, April 30, 1884; died at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 13, 1966; aged 81 y. 9 m. 14 d. In June, 1908, she was married to Joseph D. Troyer, who died July 14, 1945. Surviving are 4 sons and 2 daughters (John V., Freeman W., Clarence W., Ohlen, Esther-Mrs. Donald Finzer, and Alma-Mrs. Lloyd Shoup, 32 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Clarence). Three sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 16, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Paul Hummel.

Troyer, Perry, son of John and Lucinda (Stutzman) Troyer, was born at Chappell, Nebr., March 30, 1895; died at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 27, 1966; aged 70 y. 9 m. 21 d. On Feb. 27, 1919, he was married to Elsa Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Thomas McDonald, Thelma-Mrs. Larry Hurst, Shirley-Mrs. Paul Peachey, and Carol-Mrs. John Peachey), 3 sons (Glenn, Eugene, and Cleo), 5 brothers, 3 sisters, and 28 grandchildren. He was a member of the Beaverdam Church. Funeral services were held at the Tuttle Avenue Church, Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 28, in charge of Michael Shenk and Nelson Kanagy, and at the Beaverdam Church, Jan. 31, in charge of Richard Hostetler and Daniel Johns.

Wagler, Lavina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Kennel, was born at Wellesley Twp., Ont.; died of a heart attack at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 7, 1966; aged 62 y. On June 10, 1928, she was married to Rudy Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Emanuel), one brother (Emanuel), and one sister (Mrs. Violet Jantzi). One son died in infancy. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Feb. 9, in charge of C. F. Derstine and Robert Johnson.

Weaver, Lydia, daughter of Salomi (Zook) Weiss, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., April 4, 1881; died at Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 1, 1966; aged 84 y. 8 m. 28 d. On April 1, 1906, she was married to James Weaver, who died May 5, 1953. Surviving are 5 children (Mrs. Gladys Wingard, Ralph, Paul, Mary-Mrs. Frank Weyant, and Homer), 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Weaver Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, in charge of Harold E. Thomas and Sanford G. Shelter; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Welpman, James Leland, son of August and Nora (Bray) Welpman, was born at Higginsville, Mo., April 26, 1896; died at the University Medical Center, Columbia, Mo., Jan. 31, 1966; aged 69 y. 9 m. 5 d. On July 7, 1931, he was married to Velma Kelsay, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (James L., Samuel L., and William W.), one daughter (Nora Mae), 4 brothers (Arbie, Wallace, Earl, and Forrest), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Della Washburn and Mrs. Gussie Lehman). He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church, Versailles, Mo., where funeral services were held Feb. 3, in charge of Allen E. Zook.

Wertz, Katie Ann, daughter of Michael D. and Lovina (Shettler) Miller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, April 21, 1881; died at her home in Kalona, Feb. 4, 1966; aged 84 y. 9 m. 14 d. On May 24, 1904, she was married to Charles Wertz, who died Nov. 21, 1957. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Fern Whetstone), 2 grandsons, 6 great-grandsons, 2 sisters (Nettie Gingerich and Mary Miller), and one brother (Eddie). An infant son, 3 sisters, and 7 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 6, with George Miller and Robert K. Yoder in charge.

Yoder, Lawrence Edward, son of Harvey E. and Emma (Troyer) Yoder, was born near Elkhart, Ind., May 24, 1905; died of a heart attack at his home in International Falls, Minn., Feb. 11, 1966; aged 60 y. 8 m. 18 d. On Dec. 1, 1926, he was married to Viola Sparks, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Bernard and Norman), his father, one brother (Orin), one sister (Alma Nussbaum), and 8 grandchildren. He was an active member of the Point O' Pines Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 15, in charge of Eugene Garber and Jon Gerber.

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Birky, Leah, daughter of John and Barbara (Garber) Bechler, was born at Zurich, Ont., Oct. 5, 1885; died at her home in Kouts, Ind., Feb. 21, 1966; aged 80 y. 4 m. 16 d. On Nov. 1, 1910, she was married to Benjamin Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Lulu and Doris-Mrs. Joe Hook), one grandson, one sister (Mrs. Levi Birky), and 2 brothers (Edmond and Joseph). She was a member of the Hopewell Church, Kouts, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, in charge of Samuel S. Miller and Emanuel Birky.

Blough, Charlotte Marie, daughter of Harry Boyd and Betty (Eash) Blough, was born in Cambria, Pa., April 28, 1951; died at her home in Sidman, Pa., Feb. 25, 1966; aged 14 y. 7 m. 28 d. Four brothers preceded her in death. Surviving are her parents, 4 brothers (Harold, Barry, Leland, and Leonard) and her grandparents (Harry Blough and Ada Eash). She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church, Elton, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Blough Church, Feb. 28, in charge of David C. Alwine and Harry C. Blough.

Byrd, Dave, son of Henry and Cora (Miller) Byrd, was born at Ramseytown, N.C., Feb. 11, 1906; died of cancer at his home in Deerfield, Va., Jan. 13, 1966; aged 59 y. 11 m. 2 d. Surviving are his widow (Bessie Howell Byrd), 3 daughters (Mrs. Louis Patton, Mrs. Harry Fink, and Mrs. Ralph Fink), 2 sons (Jack and Lloyd), 4 brothers, one sister, his parents, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Bear Funeral Home, conducted by Evan Brenneman, assisted by John Martin.

Detweiler, Ethel (Wright), was born at Mio, Mich., Jan. 11, 1904; died at the Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, Mich., Dec. 20, 1965; aged 61 y. 11 m. 9 d. Surviving are 5 children (Josephine-Mrs. Charles Roberts, Genevieve-Mrs. Rodger Randall, Shirley-Mrs. Artie Davenport, Dorothy-Mrs. Louis Wright, and Earl), 22 grandchildren, 6 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Detroit Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Northrup Funeral Home, Dec. 23, with Donald L. Moody officiating; interment in Grand Lawn Cemetery.

Gerber, Mary, daughter of John Henry and Francis (Miller) Weaver, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1900; died of a heart attack while attending a WMSA meeting at Walnut Creek, Feb. 23, 1966; aged 65 y. 5 m. 23 d. On June 12, 1926, she was married to Ura Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rhea-Mrs. Wayne Winkler), one son (Marland), one sister (Mrs. Cloyse Hershberger), one brother (Titus), and 5 grandchildren. Two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 25, in charge of Paul R. Miller.

Godshall, Alvin S., son of Lewis and Matilda (Sell) Godshall, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Feb. 26, 1896; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 15, 1966; aged 69 y. 11 m. 20 d. On April 15, 1915, he was married to Susan Springer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and 5 daughters (Henry S., Norman S., Edith-Mrs. Joseph Benner, Mabel-Mrs. John Haas, Naomi-Mrs. Russel Yoder, Mary-Mrs. Raymond Halteman, Eva-Mrs. A. Clair Sheats, Alvin S., Jr., and Stanley S.), 38 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother (William), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sallie Moyer and Mrs. John Forman). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 20, with Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey in charge.

Hartzler, Marlene, daughter of Monroe and Barbara (Nissley) Chupp, was born at Glendive, Mont., Jan. 26, 1938; died of cancer at American Medical Center, Denver, Colo., Feb. 11, 1966; aged 28 y. 16 d. On July 7, 1962, she was married to Harvey Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers and 5 sisters (Vernon, Mrs. Lyle Snyder, Mrs. Marilyn Pace (twin sister), Maurice, Frances, Mrs. Carol Reisig, Claudia, and Shelia). She was a member of the Glennon Heights Church, Denver, Colo. Funeral services were held at Glendive, Mont., Feb. 16, in charge of Edward Miller and Jonas Beachy; interment in Glendive, Dawson County, Cemetery.

Herr, Elizabeth L., daughter of Martin and Hettie (Landis) Herr, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 14, 1877; died at the Bair Convalescent Home, Brownstown, Pa., Feb. 17, 1966; aged 88 y. 7 m. 3 d. She was the last of her immediate family and is survived by only nieces and nephews. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, Lancaster, Pa. Funeral services were held at Mellinger's Church, Feb. 20, with Frank M. Enck and James M. Shank in charge.

Hoak, Evelyn Mae, daughter of Mrs. Clara Martin and the late Lester Martin, was born near Rileyville, Va., Nov. 14, 1921; died at the Mountain View Rest Home, after an illness of two months, Feb. 2, 1966; aged 44 y. 2 m. 19 d. Surviving are her husband, Robert T. Hoak, 2 children (Bonnie C. and Dennis R.), her mother, one brother, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Big Spring Church. Funeral services were held at the Bradley Funeral Home, Luray, Va., in charge of D. Paul Mishler and Vernon Merkey; interment in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery.

Horst, Loren, son of Lee W. and Elsie (Ogburn) Horst, was stillborn at the Annie M. Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa., Feb. 14, 1966. Surviving besides his parents are his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Ogburn and Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Horst). Graveside services were held at the Mummasburg Cemetery, in charge of James Danner.

Mellinger, Anna, daughter of Michael and Lizzie (Rohrer) Kreider, was born in Pequea Twp., Pa., Feb. 15, 1885; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Weaver, Strasburg, Pa., with whom she made her home the last 10 years, Jan. 6, 1966; aged 80 y. 10 m. 22 d. On Aug. 5, 1905, she was married to Amos K. Mellinger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons and 4 daughters (Betty K.-Mrs. Roy Weaver, Anna M.-Mrs. Abram Snavely, William G., Amos K., Alvin K., Erma M.-Mrs. Herman Buckwalter, Marion K., and Jacob K.), 27 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Matilda Domback). She was a member of the New Danville Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 8, in charge of David Thomas and Elias Groff.

Miller, Annie, daughter of John and Huldah (Glass) Bender, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., July 18, 1883; died at the home of her only son, Elmer V., Orange, Va., Sept. 5, 1965; aged 82 y. 1 m. 18 d. On Jan. 28, 1904, she was married to Val D. Miller and lived in matrimony 61 years. Surviving are 5 children (Cora-Mrs. Sol W. Yoder, Elmer, Lydia-Mrs. Samuel Sellick, Annie-Mrs. Crist W. Yoder, and Irene-Mrs. Abe Peachy), a foster son (Glenn Snyder), 27 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (Conrad), and one sister (Huldah-Mrs. Ammon Troyer). She was a member of the Beachy Church, Kempsville, Va.

Miller, Lillie, daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Lenhart) Beachy, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, July 16, 1882; died at her home at Walnut Creek, Feb. 27, 1966; aged 83 y. 7 m. 11 d. On March 18, 1906, she was married to John Kandel, who died Oct. 18, 1914. On May 18, 1919, she was married to Seth Miller, who died Sept. 24, 1957. Surviving are 6 daughters (Beulah-Mrs. Wm. Miller, Ila-Mrs. Wayne Hostetler, Nila-Mrs. Mal Troyer, Eva-Mrs. Ralph Hostetler, Esther-Mrs. Archie Mullet, and Mary-Mrs. Loren Hostetler), 2 sons (Frank Kandel and John W. Miller), 4 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Shutt, Mrs. Alvin W. Miller, Mrs. Mel Miller, and Mrs. Elmer Stoltzfus), one brother (Allen), 24 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. One daughter, 4 sisters, and 5 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held March 2, in charge of Paul R. Miller.

Moyer, Charles R., son of Daniel L. and Annie (Rohr) Moyer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 28, 1902; died at his home, Souderton, Pa., Feb. 23, 1966; aged 64 y. 25 d. On Sept. 30, 1922, he was married to Katie Nice, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. William Fretz and Kathryn-Mrs. Robert Hane), one son (Kenneth), 9 grandchildren, 3 sisters, and 5 brothers. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held 26, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler.

Myrtle, Bertie, daughter of John and Margaret (Helmick) Puffenbarger, was born in Greenville, Va., Jan. 30, 1877; died at her home in Deerfield, Va., Nov. 23, 1965; aged 88 y. 9 m. 24 d. Her husband, Samuel Myrtle, and one son preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Addie-Mrs. William Hayslett), 2 sisters (Mrs. W. J. Ritchie and Mrs. Grace Swink), and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the Deerfield Church. Funeral services were held at the Bear Funeral Home, in charge of John Martin and Alvin Powers.

Orsborn, Samuel, son of Samuel and Malinda (Rouse) Orsborn, was born at Marshall, Ill., March 20, 1896; died at the Twin Lakes Nursing Home, Mountain Home, Ark., Oct. 27, 1965; aged 69 y. 7 m. 7 d. He was a member of the Buffalo Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Orsborn, one son (Daryll Wayne), 5 daughters (Mrs. Aileen Knight, Mrs. Vivian Morgigno, Mrs. Wilma Lou Fenton, Mrs. Donna Lucille Samora, and Mrs. Sarah Sue Rollins), 20 grandchildren, one brother (Curtis), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Hazel Tate and Mrs. Jewell Black). Funeral services were held Oct. 29, in charge of Wayne Yoder; interment in Haskill Cemetery.

Ramer, John, son of Martin and Lydia Ann (Shaum) Ramer, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Dec. 15, 1892; died in Elkhart Co., Feb. 10, 1966; aged 73 y. 1 m. 26 d. On April 20, 1922, he was married to Golda Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Roy, Lewis, and Carl), 2 daughters (Nila-Mrs. Donald Flora and Florence-Mrs. Peter Yoder), 4 brothers (William, Lewis, Isaiah, and Edward), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Wenger and Martha-Mrs. Elias Weaver). He was a member of the Yellow Creek (Wisler) Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, in charge of Paul Hoover and John D. Zehr.

Reno, Alvin Leroy, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Leroy Reno, was born at Knoxville, Tenn., July 15, 1917; died after a long illness at his home Feb. 26, 1966; aged 48 y. 7 m .11 d. On Aug. 14, 1950, he was married to Thelma Kelly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Elsie-Mrs. Sam Bean and Dorothy-Mrs. Sam Evans) and 3 brothers (Lloyd, Robert, and W. C.). He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Rose Chapel, Feb. 28, in charge of Ezra Good.

Rhodes, John Albert, son of Gabriel D. and Rebecca V. (Simmers) Rhodes, was born near Hinton, Va., Sept. 3, 1873; died unexpectedly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank D. Heatwole, Dayton, Va., Jan. 21, 1966; aged 92 y. 4 m. 18 d. On Jan. 11, 1900, he was married to Hettie D. Heatwole, who preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ressie R.-Mrs. Frank D. Heatwole and Annie C. ­Mrs. Eli D. Heatwole), 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Bank Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 24, in charge of Lloyd Horst and Simeon Heatwole; interment in Bank Church Cemetery.

Schmucker, Eva, daughter of Eli and Anna (Farey) Schmucker, was born near Middlebury, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1891; died at the Hartville (Ohio) Manor Nursing Home, Feb. 25, 1966; aged 74 y. 5 m. 28 d. Surviving are one sister (Della-Mrs. Oscar Hostetler) and 2 brothers (Eli and Edwin). Two sisters and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Beech Church, Louisville, Ohio, where funeral services were held Feb. 27, in charge of O. N. Johns and Wayne North.

Stoltzfus, Rachel, daughter of Eli and Lydia Yost, was born near Ronks, Pa., May 3, 1888; died at the Tel Hai Rest Home, Honey Brook, Pa., Feb. 3, 1966; aged 77 y. 9 m. On Jan. 11, 1912, she was married to Elam M. Stoltzfus, who died Jan. 1, 1959. Surviving are 3 sons and one daughter (Chris D., Edward A., John P., and Ruth P.-Mrs. Irvin E. Yoder) 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Eva Yost and Fannie-Mrs. Joseph Umble). Two sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Atglen, Pa., where funeral services were held Feb. 6, with Aaron F. Stoltzfus, Abner G. Stoltzfus, and Melville Nafziger officiating.

Stutzman, Edith L., daughter of Abram G. and Sarah Ann (Lapp) Grass, was born at Fountainville, Pa., June 30, 1900; died at Schwenksville, Pa., Dec. 26, 1965; aged 65 y. 5 m. 26 d. On June 14, 1924, she was married to James Stutzman, who died Feb. 1, 1963. Surviving are 9 children (Mary Ellen, James G., Sara Jean, Kenneth L., Lorraine-Mrs. Ben W. Myers, A. Marlowe, J. Merle, Donald G., and E. Dale), 13 grandchildren, 3 sisters and 4 brothers (Nora-Mrs. John Gehman, Phares L., Titus L., Pricilla, Joseph L., Hiram L., and Elizabeth). Preceding her in death were also one daughter, one grandson, one sister, and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 30, in charge of Henry Ruth and Willard Shisler.

Troyer, Betty Jo, daughter of Hollis and Maxine (Fesler) Mohr, was born at Creston, Iowa, July 13, 1945; died as a result of a tractor overturning and pinning her under it, at Lagrange, Ind., Feb. 10, 1966; aged 20 y. 6 m. 28 d. On Sept. 12, 1965, she was married to David Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fesler and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mohr). She was a member of the Arispe (Iowa) Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, Ind., Feb. 12, and at the Arispe Methodist Church, Feb. 14, in charge of Orvin Hooley and Arnold C. Roth.

Wert, Joseph Daniel, son of John and Lydia (Sausman) Wert, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Dec. 16, 1877; died at his home in Jonestown, Pa., Sept. 8, 1965; aged 87 y. 8 m. 23 d. On Jan. 17, 1901, he was married to Minnie Sieber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 5 daughters (Titus, Daniel, William, Joseph, Lydia-Mrs. Blanchard Patterson, Mary-Mrs. Robert Miller, Phoebe-Mrs. Clarence Malin, John, Martha-Mrs. Amos King, and Naomi-Mrs. John Stover), 45 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, one brother (Samuel), and 2 sisters (Phoebe Saner and Katie Sieber). He was a member of the Dohner Church. Funeral services were held at the Lauver Church, with Donald Lauver, Aaron Shank, and Paul Ebersole officiating.

Yoder, Nancy Lou, daughter of Orville H. and Geneva (Spicher) Yoder, Belle Plaine, Iowa, was born Feb. 17, 1966; and died shortly afterwards. Surviving are her parents and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Spicher). Graveside services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, near Kalona, Feb. 17, with Robert K. Yoder officiating.

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Bishop, Nicole Michál, infant daughter of Paul B. and Muriel (Swartz) Bishop, Telford, Pa., was born at Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 16, 1965; died of congenital heart ailment at the Grand View Hospital, March 9, 1965; aged 3 m. 21 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, and maternal and parental grandmothers. Family graveside services were held at the Blooming Glen Church Cemetery, March 10, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler.

Buzzard, Arvilla, daughter of Samuel and Leah (Lehman) Blosser, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., Aug. 3, 1885; died at Goshen, Ind., March 5, 1966; aged 80 y. 7 m. 2 d. On March 24, 1917, she was married to John F. Buzzard, who died in 1956. Surviving are one daughter (Marian), 3 stepdaughters (Gladys-Mrs. Dale Yoder, Etta-Mrs. Otis Weaver, and Leah-Mrs. Ordo Yoder), 4 stepsons (Mearl, Harold, Carl, and Wayne), 2 sisters (Mrs. Eva Bauman and Mrs. Celestia Hess), 22 stepgrandchildren, and one grandchild. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held March 8, with John D. Zehr officiating.

Kauffman, Emma, daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Sharp) Glick, was born at Vicksburg, Pa., Sept. 25, 1886; died at Belleville, Pa., Jan. 23, 1966; aged 79 y. 3 m. 29 d. On Aug. 30, 1908 she was married to Lee Z. Kauffman, who died March 6, 1955. Surviving are 3 children (Ada-Mrs. Joseph G. Peachey, Roy S., and Edna-Mrs. David J. Hostetler), 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 26, in charge of Louis Peachey, Elam Glick, John B. Zook, and Erie Renno.

Horrisberger, Lydia, daughter of Tobias and Mary (Silvius) Kolb, was born at Trail, Ohio May 13, 1890; died at the Orrville (Ohio) Dunlap Hospital, Feb. 28, 1966; aged 75 y. 9 m. 16 d. Surviving are her husband (Albert, Marshallville, Ohio), 5 daughters (Pauline-Mrs. John Stauffer, Catherine-Mrs. Albert Jones, Eunice-Mrs. Chester Thompson, Marie-Mrs.-William Paul Troyer, and Lois-Mrs. Gordon Schlabaugh), one son (Albert, Jr.), 24 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Shenk, Mrs. Amanda Petersheim, and Mrs. Susie Horrisberger), and one brother (William). Two sons died previously. She was a member of the Sunnyside Church, Conneaut Lake, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, March 3, in charge of Harvey Schrock and Wilmer J. Hartman; interment in Paradise Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

Roth, Dan G., son of Nicolaus and Mary (Gardener) Roth, was born at Noble, Iowa, Jan. 31, 1881; died at Albany, Oreg., March 4, 1966; aged 84 y. 1 m. 3 d. On July 30, 1903, he was married to Susan Oswald, who died in August, 1950. Surviving are 10 children (Roy, Menno, Jesse, Florence-Mrs. Dan Oake, Edna-Mrs. Ivan Kenagy, Perry, Leonard, Dan, Jake, and Allen), 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Aaron). He was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Verl Nofziger and N. W. Birky.

Ulrich, Andrew J., son of Peter P. and Magdalena (King) Ulrich, was born near Eureka, Ill., Jan. 11, 1880; died at the Eureka Hospital, Nov. 17, 1865; aged 85 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Feb. 21, 1907, he was married to Ella E. Unzicker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary M.-Mrs. Raymond Kipp and Esther E.), 9 sons (Peter A., Roy E., David R., Emanuel M., Milo V., Elton E., John A., Elmer O., and Earl R.). He was a deacon in the Amish Mennonite Church, Shelbyville, Ill., as long as his health permitted. Funeral services were held Nov. 20 at the Linn Amish Church, with John E. Hostetler officiating; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Zook, Mary, daughter of Christian P. and Lydia (Miller) Krabill, was born at Champaign Co., Ohio, June 26, 1883; died at Cozad, Nebr., March 5, 1966; aged 82 y. 8 m. 7 d. On Oct. 8, 1908, she was married to Thomas J. Zook, who died Oct. 14, 1960. Surviving are 2 children (Grace-Mrs. Ervin Burkholder and Harold E.), 3 brothers (Raymond I., Odes, and Alden M.), 3 sisters (Gladys-Mrs. Moses Baumgardner, Bertha-Mrs. John L. Yoder, and Lucille), 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the South Union Church, West Liberty, Ohio, where funeral services were held March 9, in charge of Roy S. Koch.

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