Herner, Benjamin, son of the late Abraham and Catherine (Roth) Herner, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan. 19, 1896; died at the Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, Mich., Dec. 30, 1966; aged 70 y., 11 m. 11 d. On Mar. 4, 1919, he was married to Gertrude Litwiller. They had resided in the U.S. the past eleven years. Surviving are his wife, one sister (Annie­Mrs. Aaron Kropf), and 2 brothers (Noah and Abraham). He was predeceased by an infant daughter and one brother. He was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 2. In charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Herbert Yoder.

Herr, Amanda Ranck, daughter of the late Bishop Abram B. and Anna (Ranck) Herr, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 15, 1884; died at the Mennonite Home, Oreville, Pa., Jan. 15, 1967; aged 82 y. 2 m. She is survived by one brother (Abram R.) and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the New Danville Church. Funeral services were held at the Home Chapel, Jan. 18, with Landis Brubaker and Elias Groff in charge; interment in New Danville Cemetery.

Hostetler, Oscar S., son of Samuel J. and Catherine (Mehl) Hostetler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., July 20, 1874; died at his home in Topeka, Ind., Jan. 14, 1967; aged 92 y. 5 m. 24 d. He was the youngest in his family and was the last to depart this life. On Dec. 17, 1893, he was married to Fannie Yoder, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Rollin, Amos, and Paul), one daughter (Ruth­Mrs. Milo S. Miller), 25 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Bessie and Grace­Mrs. Willis Bontrager) and one son (Truman). He was a charter member of the Emma Church. In 1902 he was ordained to the ministry to serve the newly organized congregation at Emma. In 1923 he was ordained bishop for the congregation, in which capacity he served until his retirement. He also served as bishop for the Clinton, Brick, Leo, and Shore churches. Funeral services were held at the Emma Church, Jan. 16, with D. A. Yoder and Ivan Miller officiating.

Lehman, James Marlin, son of J. Clair and Dorothy (Eshleman) Lehman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 3, 1948; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Nov. 30, 1966, after an illness of two years; aged 18 y. 8 m. 26 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister (Lola M.) one brother (C. Ronald), and his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Eshleman). He was a member of the Paradise Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 4, with Amos Weaver, Clair Eby, and Harold Book officiating.

Leis, Christian E., son of Daniel and Magdalena (Erb) Leis, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 28, 1889; died in Oxford Co., Jan. 6, 1967; aged 77 y. 3 m. 9 d. On July 1, 1909, he was married to Barbara Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Elton, Oscar, Millus, and Daniel), 3 daughters (Violet, Katherine--Mrs. Leander Ramseyer, and Aleda--Mrs. Wilfred Bender), 34 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Sara­Mrs. Aaron Yantzi). He was predeceased by one daughter (Emma­Mrs. Sylvester Baer) and one grandchild, 3 bothers (Samuel, Ezra, and Peter), and one sister (Mary). He was a member of the Tavistock Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Jan. 9, with Henry Yantzi, Newton Gingerich, and David Schwartzentruber officiating.

Milne, George, son of George and Maggie (Ducan) Milne, was born in Scotland, Nov. 15, 1885; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 9, 1967; aged 81 y. 1 m. 25 d. On Mar. 13, 1912, he was married to Almeda Bowman, who died Oct. 8, 1966. Surviving are 6 children (Robert, Alice--Mrs. Lloyd Cressman, Edith­Mrs. Earl Cressman, Alma, Jessie--Mrs. Howard Bearinger, and Gladys-­Mrs. Donald Feick), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Donald and Maggie), and 27 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Donald). He was a member of the Mannheim Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 12, with Donald Wenger officiating.

Mishler, Milo I., son of Isaac and Lydia (Kendall) Mishler, was born Dec. 15, 1880; died at the Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1967; aged 86 y. 22 d. On Dec. 15, 1900, he was married to Libbie Hostetler, who died Oct. 20, 1951. Surviving from this union are 2 daughters (Gladys­Mrs. Walter Breniser and Grace­Mrs. Orvan Bontrager). A son (Gerald) died in infancy. On Oct. 28, 1955, he was married to Mrs. Anna Leininger, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson, 3 stepdaughters, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Wesley and Frank), and one sister (Mrs. Matilda Lehman). He was a member of the Emma Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 9, with Amos O. Hostetler, Henry Wyse, and Ivan Miller officiating.

Peachey, Nannie M., daughter of Jonas and Eri Peachey, was born Feb. 20, 1898; died at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 27, 1966; aged 68 y. 10 m. 7 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Jesse and Milo) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Naomi Yoder, Mary, and Lydia). One brother (Philip) and 2 sisters (Katie and Arie) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 30, with John B. Zook, Elam Peachey, and Erie Renno officiating.

Ramos, Mary Etta, daughter of William and Ida (Gossard) Hopkins, was born at Conemaugh, Pa., Nov. 17, 1904; died at Lee Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 15, 1967; aged 62 y. 1 m. 29 d. She was married to Antonio Ramos, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Jane, William, Tony, Ruth­Mrs. Hector Sanchez , Elveda, Evelyn­Mrs. Anthony Yurkovich, and Thomas) and 4 sisters (Ruth, Esther, Ethel, and Emily). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan.18, with John H. Kraybill and Keith Esch officiating; interment in Grand View Cemetery.

Sommerfeld, Elva, daughter of Henry and Mary Smith, was born near Ashland, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1873; died at the Memorial Home near Moundridge, Kan., Dec. 31, 1966; aged 93 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Aug. 20, 1895, she was married to Henry H. Sommerfeld, who preceded her in death June 30, 1944. Surviving are 3 sons (Charles John, Edwin Milton, and George), 2 daughters (Hattie Elva and Anna Mary­Mrs. George Chapple), 24 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. Two sons (Percy H. and Menno William) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Church which later was called Whitestone. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Goessel, and at the Spring Valley Church near Canton, Kan., Jan. 3, with Earl Buckwalter and Charles Diener in charge.

Yoder, Daniel E., was born at Shipshewana, Ind., May 1, 1880; died at Belleville, Pa., Aug. 14, 1966; aged 86 y. 3 m. 13 d. On Mar. 7, 1907, he was married to Phoebe King, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (John Dan and Laura­Mrs. John Miller) and 4 grandchildren. Three children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, with Daniel King, John B. Zook, and Erie Renno officiating.

Zimmerman, John W., son of Eli and Lydia (Wenger) Zimmerman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Feb. 9, 1903; died at the Elkhart General Hospital, Dec. 7, 1966; aged 63 y 9 m. 26 d. On Aug. 14, 1930, he was married to Esther Bauman, who survives Also surviving are 9 children (Kenneth, Mary Ann, Edith­Mrs. Charles Martin, Norman, Erma­Mrs. Robert Ramer, Merle, Melvin, Roy, and John Arthur), 20 grandchildren, his mother, 3 brothers (Phares, Edwin and Maynard), and one sister (Annetta­Mrs. Carl Good). He was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 10, with William Ramer, Paul Hoover, and Banks Horning officiating.

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Albrecht, Lydia, daughter of Joe and --Erb, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Feb. 22, 1885; died at Baden, Ont., Jan. 20, 1967; aged 81 y. 10 m. 29 d. In 1903 she was married to Joseph Albrecht, who died in 1938. Surviving are 2 sons (Harry and Elmer), 3 daughters (Adeline­Mrs. Joel Stere, Lucinda­Mrs. Irvin Stere, and Katie­Mrs. Joseph Roth), one brother (Jacob), 2 sisters (Fannie­Mrs. Christian Bender and Clara­Mrs. Nicholas Zehr), 14 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 23, with Newton Gingrich and Henry Yantzi officiating.

Armstrong, J. C. (Clifford), son of James H. and Mary Catherine (Beeman) Armstrong, was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Aug. 17, 1891; died at Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1967; aged 75 y. 5 m. 6 d. On Feb. 24, 1914, he was married to Barbara Short, who died Mar. 29, 1965. Surviving are 3 daughters (Pearl­Mrs Owen Sigg, Aretha--Mrs. Conrad Hausch, and Hilda­Mrs. Carl Dohm), 3 sons (Carl, Lloyd, and Jesse), 22 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 26, with Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse officiating; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Bender, Lydian, daughter of Jacob B. and ___ Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Aug. 18, 1907; died in Stratford Hospital, Jan. 19, 1967; aged 59 y. 5 m. 1 d. On Sept. 27, 1933 she was married to Joe Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Verlus and Elwood), 3 brothers (Abner, Lorne, and Clayton), and 3 sisters (Barbara­Mrs. John Liehti, Louella­Mrs. Nick Jutzi, and Durscilla). She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with Newton L. Gingrich and Dan Wagler officiating.

Bixler, Samuel B., son of Abram and Margaret (Rothgeb) Bixler, was born Mar. 4, 1867; died at Milleman Convalescent Home, Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 24, 1967; aged 99 y. 10 m. 20 d. On Feb. 11 1902, he was married to Sara Bare, who died Oct. 9, 1965. Surviving is one daughter (Ada). He was a member of the Holdeman Church. Funeral services were held at the Leinhart Funeral Home, Jan. 26, with Duane Sholly officiating; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Denlinger, Judy Kay, daughter of Roy and Verna (Hostetter) Denlinger, was born at Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital, Jan. 27, 1967; died one and one-half hours later. Surviving, besides her parents are 7 brothers and sisters (Geraldine­Mrs. Christian Frey, Marlin, Ronald, Janice, Suetta, Darlene, and Karen). Grave side services were held at Cedar Grove Church Cemetery, Jan. 28 with Nelson L. Martin officiating.

Gascho, Emanuel, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gascho, was born near Baden, Ont., Mar. 26, 1892; died at his residence in Kitchener July 27, 1966; aged 74 y. 4 m. 1 d. He was married to Melinda Steinman, who died Feb. 22, 1957. To this union were born 2 sons (Carl and Roy) who survive. Also surviving are his wife, Lucinda Martin, 2 sisters (Mrs. Samuel Steinman and Lydia Gascho), and 6 grandchildren. Three sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Stirling Avenue Church, where funeral services were held July 30; interment in Woodland Cemetery.

Geigley, Mary B., daughter of the late John and Amanda S. Geigley, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 31, 1904; died at her home, in Ephrata, Pa., Dec. 10, 1966; aged 62 y. 10 m. 10 d. Surviving are one brother (John) and one sister (Susan). She was a member of Metzler's Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 13, with Roy B. Martin officiating.

Kaser, Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel and Magdalena (Frey) Miller, was born near Kokomo, Ind., May 6, 1870; died Jan. 12, 1967; aged 96 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Nov. 16, 1889, she was married to Eli Kaser, who died in 1932. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Hollie Hazelett), 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were 3 children (Mrs. Goldie Duddley, Tobie, and Everett). She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 15, with Emanuel J. Hochstedler and Harold Mast officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.

Lindemuth, Samuel M., son of John and Kate (Meckley) Lindemuth, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 15, 1885; died at his home near Mt. Joy, Pa., Jan. 11, 1967; aged 81 y. 2 m. 27 d. He was married to Lizzie R. Hess, who died in 1955. Surviving are one daughter (Miriam­Mrs. E. Musser Heisey), 2 foster children (Grace­Mrs. Walter Becker and Clarence H. Douple), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Katie and Mrs. Edith Moore). He was a member of Risser's Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 15, with J. Harold Forwood and Clarence E. Lutz officiating.

Maust, Nelson B., son of Benjamin S. and Martha Elizabeth (Grady) Maust, was born near Meyersdale, Pa., June 29, 1873; died at the Myers Nursing Home, Jan. 20, 1967; aged 93 y. 6 m. 21 d. On Nov. 12, 1982, he was married to Susan Burkholder, who died Feb. 7, 1945. On Oct. 12, 1947, he was married to Ellen Burkholder Melinger, who survives, at the age of 99. Also surviving are 3 children (Henry, Ralph, and Mrs. Mary Hochstetler), 3 stepchildren, 9 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the North Main Street Church, Nappanee, Ind., where funeral services were held, with Homer F. North and Robert Gerber officiating; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Miller, infant daughter of Tobe and Martha (Plank) Miller, London, Ohio, was stillborn Jan. 19, 1967. Besides her parents, she leaves one sister (Deanne), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Sam Plank), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jonas J. Miller). Funeral services were held at the home and at the graveside at Sharon Mennonite Cemetery, Jan. 20, with Melvin Yutzy officiating.

Snyder, Annie, daughter of John K. and Veronica (Shantz) Snyder, was born Jan. 22, 1870; died at Waterloo, Ont., Jan. 25, 1967; aged 97 y. 3 d. Surviving are one brother (Herman) and one sister (Mrs. Veronica Snyder). She was a member of the Shantz Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 28, with Leslie Witmer officiating.

Wenger, Ed, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Roth) Wenger, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, July 31, 1882; died at Henry County Memorial Hospital, Jan. 17, 1967; aged 84 y., 5 m. 17 d. On Mar. 1, 1906, he was married to Elizabeth Good, who died Oct. 12, 1952. Surviving are 4 children (Minnie­Mrs. Elmer Roth, Frances­Mrs. Mahlon Wyse, Margaret­Mrs. Glen Richard, and Clarence), 19 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. One son, Elmer Joseph, and one infant grandson also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held, with Simon Gingerich, Willard Leichty, and Ira Wenger officiating.

Wyse, Magdalena A., daughter of Jacob and Mary (Rychener) Nafziger, was born in Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1872; died Jan. 20, 1967; aged 94 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Sept. 25, 1892, she was married to Samuel S. Wyse, who died June 12, 1939. Surviving are 3 sons (Henry, Jesse, and Otto), 20 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, one sister (Sarah­Mrs. Peter Beck), and 2 brothers (William H. and Charley). A son (Charley) preceded her in death. She was a member of Central Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 23, with Charles Gautsche, D.A. Yoder, and Roy Sauder officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Zehr, infant daughter of Lloyd and Janet (Zehr) Zehr, Milverton, Ont., was stillborn Jan. 13, 1967. Graveside services were held Jan. 14, with Herbert Schultz officiating; interment in Poole Church Cemetery.

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Andrew, Sadie M., daughter of Jerome T. and Emma (Rudy) Brubaker, was born at Millway, Pa., Aug. 31, 1896; died at the General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 25, 1966; aged 70 y. 2 m. 25 d. On Dec 28, 1918, she was married to Harry W. Andrew, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Helen­Mrs. Roy Groff, Mervin L., Edyth I., and Ruth E.), 3 grandchildren, one sister (Bertha R.) and 2 half brothers (Harry G. and Samuel G.). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the New Holland Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 28, with James H. Martin and Frank E. Shirk officiating.

Cressman, Dora, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schisler, was born at South Cayuga, Ont., Feb. 28, 1897; died at South Waterloo Hospital, Jan. 14, 1967; aged 69 y. 10 m. 17 d. On Feb. 26, 1920, she was married to John Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Edwin, Carl, and Ernest), one daughter (Lois), and one sister (Mrs. Mildred Bowman). She was a member of the Preston Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 17, with Rufus Jutzi, Howard Good, and C. F. Derstine officiating.

Fenton, Emma Anne, daughter of Lewis and Mary (Wenger) Shank, was born near Versailles, Mo., Nov. 20, 1883; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Coleman, in Philadelphia, Mo., Jan. 17, 1967; aged 83 y. 1 m. 28 d. On Mar. 26, 1910, she was married to Clyde Fenton, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 children (Lewis, Walter, Helen­Mrs. Wilbur Coleman, Florence­Mrs. Elmer Clark, and Mrs. Mary Clark), 2 brothers (Josephus W. and Charles L.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mollie Kauffman and Mrs. Rose Buckwalter), 23 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One daughter, 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church.

Freed, Gordon Lamar, son of Merrill G. and J. Elaine (Sensenig) Freed, was born at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa., Feb. 5, 1967; died 9 hours after birth. He is survived by his parents, one sister (Joanne Luree), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Sensenig and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Freed), and a great-grandfather (William S. Godshall). Interment in Weaverland Cemetery.

Fugate, American, daughter of the late Alex and Sidney (Griffeth) Fitspatrick, was born in Floyd Co., Ky., Nov. 6, 1895; died at the Home Place Hospital, Sept. 28, 1966; aged 71 y. 10 m. 22 d. On Dec. 4, 1915, she was married to Elhanan Fugate, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Woodrow, Arthur, Tony, Elhanan, Iva­Mrs. Harrison Cornett, and Violet) and 11 grandchildren. She was a member of the Talcum Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 1, with Orlo J. Fisher and John Mishler officiating.

Gerig, Melody Beth, daughter of Benjamin S. and Florence (Roth) Gerig, was born at Peoria, Ill., Oct. 30, 1954; died of a brain tumor at Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Jan. 16, 1967; aged 12 y. 2 m. 17 d. surviving besides her parents are one brother (John S.) and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Roth and Mrs. Nettie Gerig). Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church, Morton, Jan. 18, with Clyde D. Fulmer officiating; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tremont, Ill.

Grove, Harvey S., was born at Greencastle, Pa., Oct. 31, 1895; died at Hanover, Pa., of a heart attack, Sept. 13, 1966; aged 70 y. 11 m. 18 d. On Sept. 5, 1917, he was married to Hannah Baer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Martin B., John G., Kenneth E., Mary Louise­Mrs. Don Stelfox, and Hilda­Mrs. Richard Herr). On July 4, 1918, he was ordained to the ministry for the Hanover congregation and served there until his death. On the Sunday prior to his death he participated in ordination services for his successor at which time his son-in-law, Richard Herr, was ordained. Funeral services were held at Bairs meetinghouse, Sept. 16, with Richard Danner, James Danner, and William Martin officiating; interment in York Road Cemetery.

Horst, Lynn Elwood, son of Leonard Eugene and Elsie Mae (Martin) Horst, was born at Hagerstown, Md., July 23, 1967; died at his home in Hagerstown, from suffocation when dishwasher fell over on him, Jan. 24, 1967; aged 18 m. 1 d. Surviving, in addition to his parents are one brother (DeWayne Eugene), grandparents (Mrs. and Mrs. Orville E. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Horst), maternal great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Leroy S. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Martin), and paternal great-grandmothers (Mrs. Clarence Horst and Mrs. Amos Lehman). Funeral services were held at Reiff's Church, Jan. 26, with Amos Horst, Abel Martin and Adam Martin, and Abram Baer officiating.

Kauffman, John L., son of Samuel D. and Elizabeth (Weaver) Kauffman, was born at McAlisterville, Pa., Oct. 21, 1901; died after an illness of several months at the Lewistown General Hospital, Oct. 10, 1966; aged 64 y. 11 m. 20 d. In 1926 he was married to Esther Bechtel, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul), one grandson, 2 sisters (Mary­Mrs. Leonard Hertzler and Lizzie­Mrs. Clayton Snyder), and one brother (David). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Lydia) and a son (Samuel) who died in young manhood. He was a member of the Mennonite Church from his youth. Funeral services were held at the Lauver Church, Oct. 13, in charge of Donald Lauver and Raymond Lauver.

Kulp, Elizabeth, daughter of Reuben and Martha (Rickert) Detweiler, was born Oct. 30, 1884; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Jan. 27, 1967; aged 82 y. 2 m. 28 d. On Dec. 30, 1905, she was married to John Kulp, who died July 31, 1954. Surviving are 2 sons (Wilmer D. and Norman D.), 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. One son (Lloyd) died in 1910. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home Chapel, Feb. 1, with David F. Derstine, Jr., and Marvin Anders officiating; interment in Blooming Glen Cemetery.

Linhoss, Cora, daughter of Christian S. and Elizabeth (Harshbarger) Shantz, was born at Cullom, Ill., Sept. 7, 1879; died Jan. 17, 1967; aged 87 y. 4 m. 10 d. On Sept. 7, 1922, she was married to Jesse L. Linhoss, who died Jan. 14, 1947. She was the last member of her immediate family. Surviving are 4 nieces and one nephew and 19 grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was a member of the Prairie Street (Elkhart, Ind.) Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 20, with Russell Krabill in charge.

Moshier, Yvonne Jean, daughter of Reuben M. and Esther Ruth (Roggie) Moshier, was born at Lowville, N.Y., Sept. 6, 1956; died of a congenital heart condition at Lowville General Hospital, Jan. 12, 1967; aged 10 y. 4 m. 6 d. Surviving, besides her parents, are one brother and 2 sisters (Laun, Carolyn, and Elwood). One brother (Glendon John) died in infancy. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Conservative Church, Jan. 15, with Elias Zehr, Richard Zehr, and Vernon Zehr officiating.

Nassbaum, Albert A., son of Abraham and Eliza (Neuenschwander) Nussbaum, was born in Adams Co., Ind., Oct. 15, 1895; died in the Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, Feb. 6, 1967, as the result of pneumonia following surgery; aged 71 y. 3 m. 22 d. On July 12, 1919, he was married to Sarah Amstutz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Dallas, Cora­Mrs. Clarence Sommer, Jesse, and Herman), 2 brothers (Sam and William), 3 sisters (Saloma­Mrs. David Wyss, Bertha­Mrs. Silas Lehman, and Ella­Mrs. Frank Wyss), and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, in charge of Bill Detwiler, Reuben Hofstetter, and Isaac Zuercher.

Nyce, Clayton K., was born at Cedars, Pa., Dec. 8, 1889; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 31, 1967; aged 77 y. 1 m. 23 d. On Oct. 7, 1911, he was married to Sallie Wisler, who died June 5, 1924. On July 11, 1926, he was married to Fannie N. Nyce who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Gertrude­Mrs. Jacob Gehman, Lloyd W., Anna­Mrs. Isaac Clemmer, and Earl L.), 3 stepchildren (j(Sadie­Mrs. Laaden Bergey, Clayton L. Stauffer, and Linford L. Stauffer), 14 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Horace K., and Norman K.), and one sister (Mrs. Katie R. Detweiler). Two sisters, one brother, and one son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Towamencin Church, Kulpsville, Pa., where funeral services were held Feb. 4, with Harold Fly and Ellis L. Mack officiating.

Patterson, George Eber, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., April 1, 1914; died at Chambersburg Hospital, Jan. 2, 1967; aged 52 y. 9 m. 1 d. He was a member of the Pond Bank Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 5, with Marlin D. Lehman, John Ritchey, and Harvey Shank officiating; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mont Alto, Pa.

Rhone, Franklin Peachey, son of Ted and Mary (Rhone) Bender, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., May 2, 1928; died at his home near Chambersburg, Jan. 29, 1967; aged 38 y. 8 m. 27 d. On Dec. 17, 1948, he was married to Delores Stouffer, who survives. Funeral services were held at the Pond Bank Church, Feb. 1, with Marlin D. Lehman, John Ritchey, and Harvey Shank officiating; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Quincy.

Schletzbaum, Earl, son of Joseph and Susan (Burkholder) Schletzbaum, was born at Inman, Kan., July 13, 1908; died of a heart attack at Hutchinson, Kan., Feb. 6, 1967; aged 58 y. 6 m. 24 d. On Dec. 24, 1934, he was married to Mae Brinkmeier, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (John Mark, Gladys­Mrs. Harold L. Yoder, Caroline­Mrs. Ray Schmucker, and Janet­Mrs. Carl Farney) and one sister (Mollie­Mrs. W. H. Yoder). He was a member of the Pershing Street Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, with Sanford E. King officiating.

Stutzman, David J., son of Jacob C. and Anna (Bontrager) Stutzman, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 1, 1880; died at his son's home in Millersburg, Ohio, June 10, 1966; aged 86 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Feb. 8, 1906, he was married to Frances H. Kaufman, who died Oct. 19, 1940. Surviving are 10 children (Henry, Roman, Marion, Andrew, Anna­Mrs. Raymond Swartzentruber, John, Paul, Elizabeth­Mrs Dan M. Troyer, Sarah­Mrs. John E. Hershberger, and David), 54 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by one grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Stutzman homestead, June 14, with Lester Schlabach and Fred Hostetler officiating; interment in Stutzman family cemetery.

Suter, John Early, son of John R. and Fannie (Roudabush) Suter, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 7, 1887; died Jan. 20, 1967, at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, from complications following a fractured hip; aged 79 y. 11 m. 13 d. On Oct. 8, 1907, he was married to N. Pearl Blosser, who died Apr. 28, 1958. Surviving are 4 children (Margaret­Mrs. George R. Brunk, Mary­Mrs. Zack Turner, Frances­Mr. Frank Harman, and Daniel B.), 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Nettie), and 5 brothers (Homer, Jacob, Tracy, Robert, and Menno). On Aug. 11, 1907, he was ordained to the ministry, serving the Gospel Hill Church and other churches of the Middle District. At the time of his death he was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with DeWitt Heatwole, C. K. Lehman, Ralph Heatwole, and Branson Conley officiating.

Weaver, David J., son of William H. and Martha (Kolb) Weaver, was born at Royesford, Va., July 31, 1912; died Jan. 22, 1967, at the home of a neighbor at Silverdale, Pa., from coronary occlusion; aged 54 y. 5 m. 22 d. On Mar. 16, 1940, he was married to Catherine Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Mary Jane and Craig), 4 sisters, and one brother. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 25, with David F. Derstine, Jr., in charge.

Whitaker, John H., son of Joseph and Barbara (Steckly) Whitaker, was born near Hartford, Kan., Feb. 5, 1890; died at Lebanon, Oreg., as the result of a stroke, Feb. 2, 1967; age 76 y. 11 m. 28 d. On June 30, 1912, he was married to Nancy Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Hazel Cotter and Velma­Mrs. Calvin Brenneman), 2 grandsons, one brother (Elmer), and 2 sisters (Mary­Mrs. Tony Lacosta and Elsie­Mrs. Harvey Sinclair). On May 19, 1919, he was ordained as deacon and served the West Fairview Church, Beaver Crossing, Neb., and since 1930, the Albany Church, Albany, Ore. Funeral services were held at the Albany Church, Feb. 6, with David W. Mann in charge; interment in Willamette Memorial Park, Albany.

Woodruff, Levi O., son of John Van Cleve and Ann (Peterson) Woodruff, was born in Champaign, Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1886; died at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1967; aged 80 y. 3 m. 10 d. On June 30, 1928, he was married to Goldie Metz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Maxine--Mrs. George F. Bowsher), one son (Levi), and 6 grandchildren. He was a member of the South Union Church. Funeral services were held at Wilkins Funeral Home, West Liberty, Jan. 10, in charge of Roy S. Koch; interment in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

Yoder, Enos S., son of Shem and Anna (Stutzman) Yoder, was born in Gibson, Miss., Feb. 22, 1900; died at the Grace Hospital from cancer, Jan. 8, 1967; aged 66 y. 10 m. 15 d. On Dec. 24, 1922, he was married to Lydiann Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Melvin F. and Homer F.), 4 daughters (Doris­Mrs. Robert Simpson, Mrs. Elnora Bilter, Mary­Mrs. Glenn Kauffman, and Sylvia­Mrs. Wilmer Miller), one brother (Joe S.), 4 sisters (Mrs. Demmy Schrock, Mrs. Joe Petersheim, Mrs. Perry Eash, and Mrs. Noah Miller), his stepmother (Mrs.. Betsy Miller), and 21 grandchildren. He was a member of the Yoder Church, Yoder, Kan., where funeral services were held Jan. 11, in charge of Milo Kauffman and Edward Yutzy.

Transcribed by: Linda Rau, Oregon