Gospel Herald Obituaries - April, 1967

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Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 13 - April 4, 1967--Page 310

Eash, William Henry, son of Daniel C. and Anna Mary (Lehman) Eash, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Dec. 22, 1869; died at Sturgis Memorial Hospital, Sturgis, Mich., Mar. 6, 1967; aged 97 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Nov. 17, 1889, he was married to Sovilla Spiecher, who died Dec. 5, 1952. Surviving are 2 daughters (Fannie--Mrs. William Haarer and ivy--Mrs. Clayton Eash), 18 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. One son (Ervin Edward) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 9, with Orvin H. Hooley and Homer J. Miller officiating.

Hershberger, Jerry, son of John K. and Elizabeth (Schweitzer) Hershberger, was born in Seward Co., Neb., June 26, 1887; died at Crestview Home, Milford, Neb., Feb. 18, 1967; aged 79 y. 7 m. 23 d. On Sept. 23, 1909, he was married to Sara Erb, who preceded him in death Dec. 28, 1966. Surviving are 7 children (Vernon, Elwood, Ollie--Mrs. Lester Roth, Sterling, Fern--Mrs. Wayne Potter, Maynard, and Mary Ann--Mrs. Lynn Luebbe), 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Dan, John, Elmer, and Earl), and 4 sisters (Cora--Mrs. Noah Reber, Lena--Mrs. Marvin Danner, Mrs. Ida Erb, and Amelia--Mrs. Jim Barnett). He was preceded in death by one sister. He was a member of the East Fairview Church, where funeral services were held, with Ammon Miller, Oliver Roth, and Sterling u. Stauffer officiating.

Kropf, Annie Pearl, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Werner) Hostetler, was born at Archbold, Ohio, May 25, 1885; died at Mennonite Convalescent Home for the Aged, Albany Ore., Feb. 7, 1967; aged 82 y. 8 m. 13 d. On May 21, 1905, she was married to Orla Smucker, who died Dec. 2, 1907. To this union were born 2 sons, who survive. On Jan 1, 1912, she was married to Frank Kropf, who survives. To this union were born 3 sons and 5 daughters. Surviving are 4 sons (Oval and Herman Smucker, Merle and Lloyd Kropf), 4 daughters (Ruth--Mrs. Loras Neuschwander, Elsie--Mrs. Vernon Knox, Verena--Mrs. Don Warfel, and Berniece Kropf), 41 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. One son (Ray) and one daughter (Lela) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Harrisburg Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 11, with Wilbert Kropf and Wilbur Kropf officiating; interment in Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg.

Transcriber's note: "Oval" as in the original; perhaps should be "Orval"?

Miller, Simon D., 91, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio; died Mar. 10, 1967, at the Burkholder Nursing Home, Stryker, Ohio, where he had been a patient for four months. He was married to Lovina Helmuth, who preceded him in death. Surviving are one son (Maurice), 5 daughters (Mrs. Mary Terrell, Mrs. Dora Burkholder, Fannie--Mrs. Daniel C. Grieser, Mattie--Mrs. Ed Shellenberger, and Wilma--Mrs. George Smith), 22 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob, Joseph, and David), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Henry Miller and Mrs. Albert Beachy). He was a member of the Pine Grove Church, near Stryker. Funeral services were held at the short Funeral Home, Archbold, Mar. 13, with Charles H. Gautsche and D. Wyse Graber officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Roth, Sadie, daughter of Joseph and Lena (Stieder) Wagner, was born at Eureka, Ill., Feb. 19, 1893, died at Morton, Ill., of a heart and diabetic condition, Feb. 7, 1967; aged 73 y. 11 m. 18 d. On Mar. 3, 1921, she was married to Alvin N. Roth, who survives. Two infant sons preceded her in death. Surviving are one brother (Walter) and one sister (Mrs. Wesley Dixon). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Morton, where funeral services were held Feb. 10, with Clyde D. Fulmer officiating; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tremont.


Schertz, Emma Frieda, daughter of Peter and Magdalena (Esch) Schertz, was born near Metamora, Ill., Mar. 6, 1884; died Mar. 10, 1967; aged 83 y. 4 d. On Feb. 2, 1905, she was married to Edwin R. Schertz, who died in August 1959. Surviving are 6 children (Erma--Mrs. Clifford Martin, Louella--Mrs. Tilman Smith, Alverda--Mrs. A. W. Garber, Gladys--Mrs. Harold Burkholder, Marilyn--Mrs. Dennis Sutter, and Eugene), 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (M. D. and William), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Peter Schertz, Mrs. Walter Smith, and Mrs. Matilda Yoder). One son (Duane Edward and one brother (H. R.), and one sister (Edna) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 13, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Villiard, John, was born at Exeland, Wis., Oct. 29, 1889; died at Sunnyside Rest Home, Lake Park, Minn., Mar. 5, 1967; aged 77 y. 4 m. 4 d. In 1913 he was married to Sarah Mullet, who died Apr. 23, 1950. He is survived by 5 sons (William, Ivan, James, Joe, and Rome), 6 daughters (Nellie--Mrs. Elvin Baker, Mrs. Pearl Yoder, Lorraine--Mrs. Alpha Rheault, Edna--Mrs. Donald Barsness, Lois--Mrs. Rudy Stutzman, and donna--Mrs. Gerald Helgesen), 37 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was preceded in death by one son, 2 daughters, and 4 grandchildren. He was a member of the Lake Region Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 7, with A. J. Stoll and E. D. Hershberger officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 14 - April 11, 1967--Page 334

Aschliman, Freeman Waldo, son of Benedict and Mary (Graber) Aschliman, was born near Stryker, Ohio, Nov. 13, 1898; died at Toledo Hospital, Mar. 15, 1967; aged 68 y. 4 m. 2 d. On Dec. 23, 1924, he was married to Rosa Short, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Colene--Mrs. Willie Rich), 3 grandchildren, on sister (Mrs. Virgie Short), and 3 brothers (Raymond, Ura, and Cletus). One son preceded him in death. On Dec. 11, 1949, he was ordained to the Christian ministry, and became the first resident pastor of the Bancroft Church, where he served until his death. He preached the Sunday morning sermon on Mar. 12, and later that day was admitted to the hospital. Funeral services were held at the Lockport Church, with P. L. Frey and D. Wyse Graber officiating.

Bair, Esther, daughter of Aldus and Lydia Ann Mellinger, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 6, 1909; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Feb. 14, 1967; aged 57 y. 10 m. 8 d. She was married to H. Landis Bair, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Mark), 3 stepdaughters (Anna Ruth--Mrs. Phares Longenecker, Miriam--Mrs. Leon Buckwalter, and Martha--Mrs. Ben Hershey), 12 stepgrandchildren, one sister (Anna--Mrs. Aaron Horst), and 2 brothers (Abram and Ben). She was a member of Carpenter's Church.

Benner, Leanna M., daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Moyer) Yoder, was born at Souderton, Pa., May 19, 1887; died at home in Souderton, from a cerebral hemorrhage, Feb. 21, 1967; aged 79 y. 9 m. 2 d. She was married to Charles H. Benner, who died in April 1958. Surviving are 5 sons (Paul Y., Edwin Y., Marvin Y., Merrill Y., and Willard Y.), 3 daughters (Irene, Edna--Mrs. Kermit Styer, and Dorothy--Mrs. Paul Shenk), 27 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Enos M.). She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 25, with Norman E. Yutzy and Russell B. Musselman officiating.

Brenneman, Edwin, son of Jacob and Mary (Steinman) Brenneman, was born Apr. 25, 1904; died at the Stratford General Hospital, Mar. 21, 1967; aged 62 y. 10 m. 24 d. On June 15, 1927, he was married to Selma Schlegel, who survives. He is also survived by 2 daughters (Mary Jane and Muriel--Mrs. Murray Poole). One son (Nile) predeceased him in 1956. He was a member of the Cassel Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra, with Emerson McDowell and Vernon Zehr officiating.

Chamberlain, Benjamin, was born at Three Oaks, Mich., July 27, 1882; died Jan. 8, 1967; aged 84 y. 5 m. 12 d. He lived with his only daughter (Mrs. Vandergrift) in Levittown, Pa. He was a member of the Levittown Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 10, with Norman Kolb and Ray Yoder officiating; interment in Bristol Cemetery.

Gerber, Wayne Keith, son of Kenneth and Isabel (Kaufman) Gerber, was born at Greenville, Pa., Oct. 22, 1953; died Mar. 7, 1967, of acute pneumonia at Polk State Hospital, Polk, Pa., where he had been a patient for 3 weeks; aged 13 y. 4 m. 13 d. He was a severely mentally retarded child. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister (Darlene), 2 brothers (Chester and Ronald), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Kaufman), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Vallie Gerber). Private funeral services were held Mar. 9, with Harvey Schrock officiating; interment in Sunnyside Church Cemetery, Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Huber, Clarence Wilson, son of Simon and Amanda (Bontrager) Huber, was born at Elida, Ohio, Aug. 30, 1902; died at Guelph (Ont.) General Hospital, Feb. 21, 1967; aged 64 y. 5 m. 22 d. In 1930 he was ordained to the office of deacon at South Boston, Va. On Mar. 1, 1925, he was married to Violet Ida Baker, who survives. Also surviving are 12 children (Elizabeth--Mrs. John Burkholder, Martha--Mrs. Walter Good, Gertrude, George, John, Florence, Emma, Paul, Mabel--Mrs. Franklin Roth, Phoebe, Carl, and Ruth), one brother (Ira), one sister (Mary), his stepmother (Mrs. Beulah Huber), and 23 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one daughter and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the New Hamburg Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 23, with Elmer Grove, Paul Landis, and Curtis Cressman officiating.

Kauffman, David, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Neff) Kauffman, was born in Jasper Co., Ind., Nov. 17, 1876; died at Kokomo, Ind., Mar. 9, 1967; aged 90 y. 3 m. 20 d. On Sept. 23, 1900, he was married to Sarah Yoder, who died Oct. 16, 1957. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Katie Gingerich and Rosa Gingerich) and 2 brothers (Alferd and Servin). He was a member of the Amish Church. Funeral services were held at the Dan Bontrager residence, Mar. 13, with Steve Kauffman, Emanuel J. Hochstedler, and George Gingerich officiating; interment in Christner Cemetery.

Kinsinger, Menno, son of Eli and Susanna (Yoder) Kinsinger, was born near Sharon, Iowa, May 19, 1879; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 17, 1967; aged 87 y. 9 m. 26 d. On Jan. 5, 1908, he was married to Sophia Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Elma), one sister (Mrs. Lizzie Marner), and one brother (Simon). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 4 brothers. He was a member of the West Union Church, Parnell, where funeral services were held Mar. 18, with Emery Hochstetler and Herman E. Ropp officiating.

Kreider, Claude Nathan, son of Henry R. and Clara (Steiner) Kreider, was born near Wadsworth, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1899; died at Glenhaven Nursing Home, Chippewa Lake, Ohio, Mar. 10, 1967; aged 67 y. 4 m. 24 d. He is survived by 3 sisters (Mrs. Iva Moine, Lucille Kreider, and Mildred--Mrs. Milford McClure) and 3 brothers (Herman, Ward, and Charles). He was a member of Bethel Church.

Longenecker, Ora Mae, daughter of John and Mary Y. Lehman, was born near North Lima, Ohio, May 3, 1884; died Mar. 19, 1967, at Mennonite Home, Rittman, Ohio, where she had been a resident since September 1958; aged 82 y. 10 m. 16 d. On May 26, 1921, she was married to Enos Longenecker, who died Apr. 13, 1939. She is survived by one daughter (Mary--Mrs. Roy Lily), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Edwin and Howard), 2 stepdaughters (Mrs. Clayton Lehman, Mrs. Paul Clark, and Mrs. Paul Witmer), 11 stepgrandchildren, and 39 step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Midway Church. Funeral services were held at the Seederly--Beilhart Funeral Home, North Lima, Mar. 22, with Paul Yoder and Ernest Martin officiating; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Nafziger, Amelia, daughter of Daniel and Barbara (King) Sauder, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, July 30, 1877; died May 29, 1966; aged 88 y. 9 m. 29 d. On Nov. 29, 1902, she was married to Jonathan Nafziger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Jesse, Otto, and Floyd), 4 daughters (Sylvia--Mrs. Elden Merillat, Marjorie--Mrs. Lawrence Hilty, Vera--Mrs. Clyde Williams, and Verda--Mrs. Chauncey Mull), one foster daughter (Gladys--Mrs. William Croach), 2 brothers (Daniel and E. M.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Ida richer and Mrs. Lydia Goldsmith), 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one foster granddaughter. She was a member of the Tedrow Church, where funeral services were held May 31, with Roy Sauder and Carl Yoder officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Nofzinger, Aaron, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Mar. 30, 1885; died Mar. 10, 1967, at Parkview Hosptial, Fort Wayne, Ind., from a heart attack; aged 81 y. 11 m. 8 d. In December 1909, he was married to Pearl Esch, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Walter, Elmer, Ray, Leroy, Fern Hostetler, Mrs. Ealphie Bechler, Ruby, and Mrs. Arlene Swartzentruber), 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Leo Church. Funeral services were held at D. O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with Carl J. Rudy officiating; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Stuckey, Leah, daughter of Peter and Anna (Richer) Leichty, was born in Cedar Creek Twp., Ind., Feb. 5, 1894; died at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., Mar. 15, 1967; aged 73 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Jan. 4, 1917, she was married to William Stuckey, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Vera--Mrs. Edgar Lederman, Pearl--Mrs. Chancy Stuckey, Howard, Clayton, Roy, and David), 24 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Katie Neuhouser, Mrs. Anna Graber, Mrs. Lillie Lederman, and Mrs. Verda Graber), and one brother (Jonas). One son (Harry) preceded her in death in infancy. She was a member of the Leo Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 18, with Carl J. Rudy, Simon Stuckey, and Martin Brandenburger officiating.

Yoder, David S., son of Jacob T. and Sallie (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 7, 1884; died at Ephrata (Pa.) Community Hospital, Mar. 14, 1967; aged 82 y. 3 m. 7 d. On Feb. 19, 1920, he was married to Emma Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Ruth--Mrs. Richard Stauffer, Phebe--Mrs. Daniel Reed, Sarah, Mark, Julia, and Dorcas--Mrs. Samuel Rolon), 20 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel and Aaron), and one sister (Nancy--Mrs. Urie Peachey). He was ordained in to the ministry on May 29, 1921, at the Conestoga Church, where he served until his death. Funeral services were held at the Conestoga Church, Mar. 17, with Ira Kurtz, Harvey Stoltzfus, and Omar Stoltzfus officiating.

Yoder, Milo Mark, son of Ezra and Sally (Grassmyer) Yoder, was born at McVeytown, Pa., Apr. 12, 1897; died at Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 25, 1967; aged 69 y. 10 m. 13 d. On Feb. 21, 1929, he was married to Mary Kathryn King, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Kathryn, Julia--Mrs. Thomas Kauffman, Stanford, Dorothy, Robert B., Leon, and Theodore) and one brother (Jesse). On Mar. 15, 1931, he was ordained to the ministry at the Mattawana Church, where he served. Funeral services were held at the Mattawana Church, Mar. 1, with Elam Glick, Newton J. Yoder, and Samuel J. Kauffman officiating; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 15 - April 18, 1967--Pages 358-59

Garcia, Eloisa, daughter of Antonio and Luisa Salazar, was born at Pleasanton, Tex., Feb. 3, 1919; died at Memorial Hospital, Corpus Christi, Tex., Aug. 22, 1966; aged 47 y. 6 m. 19 d. she was married to Trino Garcia, who survives. Also surviving are her father, 5 children (Miguel, Elida Saldivar, Manuela Saldivar, Alicia, and Marta Espinosa), and one sister (Elvira). One child (Lupe) and her mother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Calvary Church, where funeral services were held, with Raul Tadeo officiating; interment in Descanso Eterno Cemetery.

Ingold, Roy A., son of David and Katie (Grieser) Ingold, was born at Foosland, Ill., Nov. 10, 1899; died of cancer at Urbana, Ill., Mar. 23, 1967; aged 67 y. 4 m. 13 d. On Jan. 8, 1925, he was married to Sadie Stalter, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Paul, Leroy, John, and Virginia--Mrs. Earl Peachy), his mother, 4 brothers (Raymond, Harve, Joseph, and Daniel), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lena Weaver, Mrs. Mary Slagell, and Mrs. Catherine Knox). He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 25, with Harold Zehr and Alton Horst officiating.

Kauffman, Jonas H., son of David and Barbara (Guengerich) Kauffman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Mar. 5, 1877; died Feb. 21, 1967; aged 89 y. 11 m. 16 d. He lived in Kansas most of his life. On Nov. 19, 1902, he was married to Mary Petersheim, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (David, Jacob, Anna--Mrs. Samuel Detwiler, LeRoy, Edward, and Ralph), 18 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a charter member of the Yoder Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 23, in charge of Harry A. Diener and Alva Swartzendruber.

Lebold, Elizabeth, daughter of the late John and Mary (Steckley) Albrecht, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Aug. 17, 1885; died at Wellesley, Ont., Feb. 26, 1967; aged 81 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Jan. 14, 1906, she was married to Christian Lebold, who died July 27, 1961. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Mary Ann--Mrs. Harvey Leis, Ervin, Edward, Barbara--Mrs. Elmer Boshart, John, Clara--Mrs. Kenneth Roth, Alvin, Lloyd, Frieda, Laurene--Mrs. Levi Kuepfer, and Ruth--Mrs. Aaron Kuepfer), 66 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by 2 sons (Amos in 1926 and Elmer in 1963), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 1, with Allan Bender, Alvin Leis, and Chris Streicher officiating.

Lehman, Arthur Otis, son of Simeon and Salome (Buzzard) Lehman, was born Mar. 8, 1895; died at Goshen, Ind., Mar. 11, 1967; aged 72 y. 3 d. On Jan. 31, 1918, he was married to Nora Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leonard W. and Ernest W.), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Wilbur and Joseph), and 3 sisters ( Edna--Mrs. Steve Yoder, Ruth--Mrs. Enos Mumaw, and Hazel--Mrs. Floyd Weaver). A daughter (Esther Arlene) died in 1934. He was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 14, with Mahlon Miller and Jerry Weaver officiating.

Perez, Daniel F., son of Sista F. Perez, was born at Beeville, Tex., July 19, 1944; died in Vietnam, Mar. 16, 1967; aged 22 y. 7 m. 25 d. surviving is a sister (Mrs. Benilda Perez Marez). He attended Calvary Church, Mathis, Tex., where funeral services were held Mar. 26, with Eulario Flores, Samuel Hernandez, and Paul Conrad officiating; interment in Descansa Eterno Cemetery.

Roth, Michael, son of the late Daniel and Rebecca (Swartzendruber) Roth, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Feb. 6, 1889; died at Strathroy, Jan. 15, 1967; aged 77 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Jan. 4, 1912, he was married to Nancy Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lloyd), 2 daughters (Erma--Mrs. John Roth and Gladys), one sister (Mrs. Sarah Ingold), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Seleda--Mrs. Ed Roth) predeceased him. He was ordained in August 1941 to serve as deacon in the Steinman Church, where he served until 1949, when the family moved to Ailsa Craig. He continued to serve as deacon there at the Nairn Church as long as health permitted. Funeral services were held at the Nairn Church, Jan. 17, with Wilfred Schlegel, J. Harding, and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Schlegel, Bob Lee, son of Harry and Mable (Neuschwander) Schlegel, was born at Albany, Ore., Dec. 27, 1923; died from diabetes at Albany General Hospital, Mar. 31, 1967; aged 43 y. 3 m. 4 d. On Aug. 24, 1946, he was married to Esther Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Yvonne Sue, Gary, and Duane), his mother, his grandmother (Mrs. Barbara Neuschwander), 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Dick, Barbara--Mrs. Sam Headings, Mary--Mrs. Wilmer Leichty, and Jim). He was a member of the Albany Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 3, in charge of David W. Mann; interment in Twin Oaks Memorial Park.

Stutzman, Susie Ann, daughter of Joseph s. and Barbara (Nafziger) Roth, was born near Wheatland, Mo., Sept. 15, 1900; died at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Garden City, Mo., Mar. 18, 1967; aged 66 y. 6 m. 3 d. On Mar. 22, 1924, she was married to Fred Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Orville Ralph, Lela Marie--Mrs. Ed Gudde, Doris Jean--Mrs. Howard McKee, Wayne Leslie, Betty Lee--Mrs. Loren Honaker, Dorothy Pearl--Mrs. Jerry Schlinder, and Freda Ann--Mrs. Paul Hochstetler), 2 brothers (Harvey and Earl, and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 sisters (Barbara and Erma, who died in infancy; Ella--Mrs. Jona P. Yoder, and Pearl--Mrs. Emery D. King). She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 21, with Earl B. Eberly and Charles Sutton officiating; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Weaver, Mahlon S., son of Henry and Amanda (Shaum) Weaver, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Apr. 2, 1884; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Mar. 24, 1967; aged 82 y. 11 m. 22 d. On Nov. 24, 1906, he was married to Clara Blosser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Virgil C., Oscar R., Earl J., and Ivan K.), one daughter (Thelma--Mrs. Lowell Yoder), 25 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Ida--Mrs. Dan Ramer, Lydia--Mrs. Amos Martin, Martha--Mrs. Noah Leinbach, and Mary--Mrs. Merle Buzzard), and 2 brothers (Harvey s. and Vernon). He was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 26, with Mahlon Miller and Kore Zook officiating.

Witmer, Lillie May, daughter of the late Christ and Lizzie Keesey, was born at Lancaster Pa., Feb. 12, 1891; died of a stroke in Lancaster General Hospital, Feb. 21, 1967; aged 76 y. 9 d. On Nov. 25, 1911, she was married to Clayton S. Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (George M., Harry K., Esther--Mrs. William H. Rice, Mrs. Ruth E. Harrington, Lloyd C., Warren W., and Anna Mary--Mrs. Harry M. Rineer), 19 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was member of the New Providence Church, were funeral services were held Feb. 25, with Clyde Hostetter and Paul Myer officiating; interment in Hershey Cemetery.

Zimmerman, Mary E., daughter of Gideon and Kathryne (Nusbaum) Grieser, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1892; died of a heart attack, Mar. 22, 1967; aged 74 y. 4 m. 17 d. On Jan. 8, 1918, she was married to Lloyd Zimmerman, who died Jan. 16, 1942. Surviving are one daughter (Martha--Mrs. Edwin Blosser), one grandchild, and one brother (Albert). She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 26, with Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse officiating; interment in Eckley Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 16 - April 25, 1967--Pages 374-75

Alderfer, Ada, daughter of Harvey L. and the late Lizzie (Loux) Alderfer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Sept. 27, 1905; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 30, 1967; aged 61 y. 6 m. 3 d. Surviving are one brother (Jacob L.) and one sister (AdellaMrs. Stanley Derstine). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 3, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Basye, Price N., son of Jonas and Dora (Sager) Basye, was born at Westernport, Md., Nov. 17, 1907; died at his home, Bergton, Va., Mar. 28, 1967; aged 59 y. 4 m. 11 d. In 1938 he was married to Ruth Sherman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Paula--Mrs. Irvin Crider, and Imogene), 4 brothers (Floren, Nathan, Clinton, and Frank), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mildred Parker and Mrs. Pearl Rhodes). He was a member of the Mt. Hermon Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 30, with Harley Good and Linden M. Wenger officiating; interment in Sherman Cemetery.

Biehn, Clayton, son of Aaron S. and Mary (Bowman) Biehn, was born at Strassburg, Ont., May 23, 1886; died at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Humboldt, Sask., Mar. 24, 1967; aged 80 y. 10 m. 1 d. In 1913 he was married to Elma Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Nita--Mrs. Arthur Schantz, Mary, and Ward R.), 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Freeman and Aaron), one sister (Samantha--Mrs. Clem Snider). James Mullet officiated at the funeral services.

Blank, Elam B., son of David and Rebecca (Beiler) Blank, was born at New Holland, Pa., Oct. 6, 1894; died at Lancaster (Pa.) Osteopathic Hospital, Apr. 4, 1967; aged 72 y. 5 m. 29 d. On Nov. 19, 1919, he was married to Mira K. Shenk, who died Oct. 6, 1960. On June 25, 1961, he was married to Anna M. (Charles) Doerr, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Miriam--Mrs. Lloyd Lefever, Gladys--Mrs. Robert Lesty, Mervin E., and David E.), 11 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Elsie Stoltzfus), and one brother (Aaron). One daughter (Verna) preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 7, with James M. Shank, Lester Blank, and Ira B. Landis officiating; interment in Mellinger's Cemetery.

Clemmer, Allen L., son of Cyrus K. and Ellen (Landes) Moyer, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., June 24, 1890; died at him home Mar. 26, 1967; aged 76 y. 9 m. 2 d. On Mar. 11, 1911, he was married to Alice Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Jacob, Joseph, Cyrus, Marvin, and William), 3 daughters (Mary Ellen--Mrs. Dayton Derstine, Elizabeth--Mrs. Sjoerd Kupaerus, and Alice--Mrs. Norman Rittenhouse), one sister (Mrs. Marvin Ruth), 29 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 30, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Detwiler, Paul M., son of Irvin F. and Lizzie (Moyer) Detwiler, was born at Harleysville, Pa., May 30, 1931; died at Vernfield, Pa., as the result of an automobile accident, Mar. 12, 1967; aged 35 y. 9 m. 10 d. Surviving are his parents, 6 sisters and 2 brothers (Lorene--Mrs. Harold Nyce, Irvin, Jr., Ruth--Mrs. Norman Clemmer, Homer, Miriam--Mrs. Arlan Halteman, Rhoda--Mrs. Mazzei, Joyce, and Ferne). Funeral services were held at the Towamencin Church, Mar. 15, with John Lapp and E. L. Angstadt officiating.

Detwiler, Wesley M., son of Irvin F. and Lizzie (Moyer) Detwiler, was born at Harleysville, Pa., July 19, 1940; died at Vernfield, Pa., as the result of an automobile accident, Mar. 12, 1967; aged 26 y. 7 m. 21 d. On Feb. 10, 1961, he was married to Sandra Moore, who died Jan. 15, 1967. Surviving are 2 children (Tami Lynn and Jay Scott), his parents, 6 sisters and 2 brothers (Lorene--Mrs. Harold Nyce, Irvin, Jr., Ruth--Mrs. Norman Clemmer, Homer, Miriam--Mrs. Arlan Halteman, Rhoda--Mrs. Mazzei, Joyce, and Ferne). Funeral services were held at the Towamencin Church Mar. 15, with John E. Lapp and E. L. Angstadt officiating.

Erb, Clara, daughter of Christian and Mary (Lichti) Erb, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 19, 1894; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 23, 1967; aged 72 y. 11 m. 4 d. Surviving are one brother (Irvin) and 3 sisters (Amelia--Mrs. Solomon Roth, Mrs. Lucinda Roth, and Lydia--Mrs. Aaron Weltz). She was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 25, with Elmer Schwartzentruber and Gerald Schwartzentruber officiating.

Kanagy, Pius H., son of Eli H. and Nancy (Hartzler) Kanagy, was born at Belleville, Pa., June 25, 1891; died at the home of his son, David, Mar. 29, 1967; aged 75 y. 9 m. 4 d. On Oct. 6, 1917, he was married to Mary E. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (David, Chester, Pius, Jr., Savilla--Mrs. John King, Attrenis, Paul, and Titus), one brother (Isaiah), 19 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Pinecraft Tourist Church, Sarasota, Fla. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, Pa., Apr. 1, with John B. Zook, Nelson Roth, and Raymond R. Peachey officiating; interment in Allensville Cemetery.

Kauffman, Mollie, daughter of Crist J. and Lizzie (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 7, 1905; died Mar. 24, 1967; aged 61 y. 4 . 17 d. On Nov. 25, 1925, she was married to Alphia Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Katie--Mrs. Ambrose Yoder, Mary--Mrs. Charles French, Linda--Mrs. Bobby Phillips, Ruth--Mrs. Wilmer Stoltzfus, and Paul), and 16 grandchildren. she was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 27, with John B. Zook and Erie Renno officiating.

Kulp, Mamie (Rosenberger), was born near Lansdale, Pa., May 28, 1881; died at Kulpsville, Pa., Mar. 29, 1967; aged 85 y. 10 m. 1 d. On Oct. 8, 1902, she was married to Abram C. Kulp, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Beulah--Mrs. Norman Nyce, Abram, Willis, and LaVerne) and 5 grandchildren. Two children (Elmah and Ernest) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 2, with Henry P. Yoder and John E. Lapp officiating.

Leidig, Martha, daughter of Joe B. and Anna (Weaver) Weaver, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 31, 1900; died at the University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Mar. 17, 1967; aged 66 y. 9 m. 17 d. On Feb. 22, 1950, she was married to Reuben Leidig, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sisters (Mary--Mrs. Steve Miller, Susan--Mrs. Yose Miller, Sarah--Mrs. Eli A. Miller, and Emma--Mrs. Calvin Miller), one brother (Roman), and 5 stepchildren (Wilbur, Melvin, Bernice, Gladys--Mrs. Herman Ropp, and Hazel--Mrs. Don Yoder). Her parents and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Martin's Creek Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 20, with Roman Stutzman and Warren Miller officiating.

Peachey, Emma, daughter of John and Barbara (Yoder) Allgyer, was born at Belleville, Pa., Apr. 5, 1893; died Mar. 21, 1967; aged 73 y. 11 m. 16 d. On Dec. 22, 1918, she was married to Gideon J. Peachey, who died June 29, 1935. Surviving are 7 children (Nelda R., Roy I., Mrs. Ella C. Hartzler, Ethel--Mrs. Calvin Petersheim, Byron J., Verda--Mrs. Ezra Peachey, and John A.), 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 23, with Louis Peachey, John B. Zook, and Erie Renno officiating.

Roth, Emma, daughter of John C. and Mary (Eicher) Roth, was born near Noble, Iowa, Oct. 6, 1890; died at the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, as a result of a stroke, Mar. 29, 1967; aged 76 y. 5 m. 23 d. On Oct. 14, 1917, she was married to Alvin H. Roth, who died June 21, 1941. Surviving are one son (John H.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Wenger and Mrs. Eliza Zehr), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 31, with Simon Gingerich, Vernon Gerig, and Robert Hartzler officiating.

Saner, John A., son of John A. and Phoebe (Wert) Saner, was born at Mifflintown, Pa., Feb. 2, 1910; died at the Heisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa., Mar. 2, 1967; aged 57 y. 1 m. On Oct. 14, 1936, he was married to Anna Phenneger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (John R., Nancy J.--Mrs. Carl Knouse, and Mildred--Mrs. Glenn W. Good), 4 grandchildren, his mother, 4 brothers (Ralph, Clair, Roy, and Henry), and 2 sisters (Ruth--Mrs. George Wortman and Mary Ella). Since 1958 he was a deacon for the Lost Creek Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 5, with Donald Lauver, Raymond Lauver, David Weaver, and Elmer D. Leaman officiating.

Yoder, David Lee, infant son of John R. and Sara Ann (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Apr. 6, 1967; died at the same place, Apr. 9, 1967; aged 3 d. Surviving besides his parents are one sister (Edna Mae) and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David E. Yoder and John R. Yoder, Sr.). Graveside services were held at the Locust Grove Cemetery, Apr. 10, with Erie Renno officiating.

Yoder, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mose E. Chupp, was born in Clinton Twp., Ind., Feb. 14, 1904; died at Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, Mar. 29, 1967; aged 63 y. 1 m. 15 d. On Dec. 24, 1936, she was married to Willis Yoder, who preceded her in death June 6, 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Carol--Mrs. Floyd Schaaf), 2 stepsons (James W. and David J.), one stepdaughter (Freda--Mrs. Ralph Krabill), 2 grandchildren, 6 stepgrandchildren, 3 brothers (Eli, Levi, and William), 4 sisters (Barbara--Mrs. John Hostetler, Mrs. Mary Schmucker, Mrs. Susie Hershberger, and Fannie), and one stepsister (Barbara--Mrs. Sam Mast). Two infant sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 31, with Vernon E. Bontreger officiating; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Zook, Samuel Y., was born at Milroy, Pa., Nov. 1, 1874; died at Pickell's Convalescent Home, Columbia, Pa., Mar. 10, 1967; aged 92 y. 4 m. 9 d. On Nov. 8, 1905, he was married to Amelia Kanagy, who died in September 1927. On Dec. 4, 1928, he was married to Lillie M. (Good) Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Atrenis T., Arie--Mrs. Clarence Fries, and Samuel E.), 5 stepchildren (Luetta--Mrs. Samuel E. Zook, Ruth--Mrs. Jere Fenninger, Tobias G., Vivian, and Mary), 19 grandchildren, 6 stepgrandchildren, and 55 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Furman Funeral Home, Leola, Pa., Mar. 14, with James M. Shank officiating; interment in Mellinger's Cemetery.

Transcribed by: Linda Bolt, MI.


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