Gospel Herald Obituaries - January, 1967

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Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 1 - January 3, 1967 ­ Pages 22, 23

Bergey, Laaden B., son of the late Edwin and Mary Bergey, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., June 5, 1905; died at Phoenixville, Pa., Sept. 6, 1966; aged 61 y. 3 m. 1 d. Surviving are 2 daughters and one son. He was a member of the Towamencin Church. Funeral services were held at the Franconia Church, Sept. 10, with Ellis Mack and Harold Fly officiating.

Hahn, Calvin, son of Joseph and Susan (Wenger) Hahn, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., Jan. 25, 1886. He had been in ill health for some time and death was caused by complications. Surviving are one brother (Melvin), one sister (Mrs. Ira Null), and a number of nieces and nephews. In the summer of 1965 he was converted and received into membership of the Holdeman Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, conducted by David Cressman and D. A. Yoder.

Hunsberger, Joseph J., son of J. Martin and Emma (Jones) Hunsberger, was born at Skippack, Pa., June 27, 1890; died at Phoenixville (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 1, 1966 aged 76 y. 4 m. 4 d. He was married to Mary Guntz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters and one son (Esther-Mrs. Nelson Clemmer, Ruth-Mrs. Elmer Petersheim, Lois-Mrs. George Yoder, Joseph M., and Ada-Mrs. Willard A. Geissinger), 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and 26 grandchildren. One brother, one sister, and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Providence Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 5, in charge of Jacob Kolb and Jesse Mack.

Keller, Leidy, was born Sept. 29, 1882; died at River View Hospital, Norristown, Pa., Dec. 8, 1966; aged 84 y. 2 m. 9 d. In 1908 he was married to Ella May Ebert, who died in May, 1957. Surviving are 4 children (Margarate, Florence, Dorothy, and John). He was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12, with Erwin Ruth and Floyd Hackman officiating.

Knechel, Kenneth, son of Frank and Kathryn (Heebner) Knechel, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., May 4, 1954; died suddenly by tractor accident at his home in Millmont, Pa., Nov. 24, 1966; aged 12 y. 6 m. 20 d. He is survived by his parents, 3 sisters, one brother, and his maternal and paternal grandmothers. Funeral services were held at the Towamencin Church Dec. 4, with Harold Fly, Alvin Frey and Ellis Mack officiating.

Lehman, Viola May, daughter of David and Anna (Horst) Long, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Dec. 5, 1882; died at the home of her son Roy K., at Shippensburg, Pa., Nov. 26, 1966; aged 83 y. 11 m. 21 d. on Jan. 27, 1907, she was married to Henry S. Lehman, who died June 8, 1956. Surviving are 4 sons (Merle R., Roy K., D. Glen, and Nathan), 3 daughters (Mrs. Chester Martin, Mrs. Roy Ebersole, and Mrs. Elmer Showalter), 2 brothers (Menno and Reuel), one sister (Mrs. Lloyd Ebersole), 30 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Two daughters died in infancy. She was a member of the Chambersburg Church, where funeral services were held Nov.29, with Omar Martin and Harold Hunsecker officiating.

Schumm, Ray Ward, son of Henry and Edna (Schlegel) Schumm, was born at Tavistock, Ont., May 22, 1935; died of pneumonia, Dec. 8, 1966; aged 31 y. 6 m. 14 d. Surviving are his parents, 5 sisters (Ruby-Mrs. Lloyd Wagler, Ferne-Mrs. Earl Bender, Joyce-Mrs. Daniel Zehr, Sandra-Mrs. Ralph Swartzentruber, and Ruth), and 5 brothers (Dale, Clare, Glen, James and Laird). He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, in charge of Newton L. Gingrich.

Sommers, Homer, son of Dan and Dena (Schmucker) Sommers, was born in Howard Co., Ind., May 20, 1891; died in Miami Co., Ind., Dec. 5, 1966; aged 75 y. 6 m. 15 d. On March 23, 1912, he was married to Amelia Helmuth, who died April 2, 1964. Surviving are 8 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Melvin Hochstedler, Sylvia-Mrs. Ora Miller, Martha-Mrs. Joe Swietzer, Leona-Mrs. Milphert King, Bernice-Mrs. Verdon Ganger, Pauline-Mrs. Mark Horner, Alice-Mrs. Eugene Horner, and Anna Ruth-Mrs. Henry Slabach), one son (Dan), one brother (Moses), one sister (Mattie-Mrs. Will Yoder), one foster sister (Mrs. Wayne Sizelove), 19 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 8, with Harold Mast and Anson Horner officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.

Springer, Jacob C., son of John B. and Elizabeth (Kuntze) Springer, was born at Stuttgart, Ark., Jan. 12, 1896; died at Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1966; aged 70 y. 10 m. 23 d. On Sept. 18, 1921, he was married to Ida Sommers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Carl and Wayne), one daughter (Elinor-Mrs. Marlin Conrad), one brother (Samuel), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ellen Kennel and Susie-Mrs. Alvin Oswald). He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 8, with
Ellis Croyle and P. L. Frey officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Steiner, Moses S., son of Ulrich and Barbara (Schumaker) Steiner, was born at Morrison, Ill., Oct. 24, 1880; died at the Ausable Valley Nursing Home, Nov. 27, 1966; aged 86 y. 1 m. 3 d. In the spring of 1907 he moved to Fairview, Mich., where in 1920 he was ordained to serve as a minister at the Fairview Church, and where he served until his death. Surviving are 8 nephews and 8 nieces. His 2 sisters and 6 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Nov. 30, with Harvey Handrich officiating.

Wert, Minnie A., daughter of the late William and Mary Sieber, was born in Juniata Co, Pa., Oct 27, 1879; died at the home of her daughter, Martha, in Westover, Md., Aug., 28, 1966 aged 86 y. 10 m. 1 d. On Jan. 17, 1901, she was married to Joseph Wert, who died Sept. 8, 1965. 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 grand-children 55 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Boyd). She was a member of Dohner's Church. Funeral services were held at the Lost Creek Church, Juniata Co., Pa., Aug. 31, with Aaron shank, Sidney Gingrich, and Donald Lauver officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 2 - January 10, 1967 Page 46-47

Bergey, Howard M., son of Frank and Katie (Moyer) Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 7, 1892; died at Eastern Mennonite Convalescent Home, Hatfield, Pa., Dec. 13, 1966; aged 74 y. 10 m. 6 d. He was married to Sadie A. Derstine, who died Feb. 1, 1960. Surviving are 4 children (Roy D., Harley D., Bernice­Mrs. Clayton Landis, and Floyd D.), 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Harry and Willard), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Wilmer Souder and Mrs. Roland Derstine). Two sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 17, with Leroy Godshall, Curtis Bergey, and John Moyer officiating.

Campbell, Annie W., daughter of Christian H. and Barbara Anne (Warfel) Hess, was born in Conestoga Twp. Pa., March 16, 1889; died at her home near Willow Street, Pa., Nov. 13, 1966; aged 77 y. 7 m. 27 d. On Nov. 23, 1911, she was married to Martin F. Campbell, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Rhoda H.­Mrs. David S. Wenger, Lyndon, Anna Mae, Paul H., John E., M. Raymond, and Mabel I. Pickel), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters (Cora­Mrs. Frank Martin and Barbara­Mrs. Harvey Mack). She was a member of the Byerland Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 16, with David Thomas, James Hess and Wilbur Lentz officiating.

Garber, Elizabeth H., daughter of Aaron H. and Catherine (Dombach) Herr, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 5, 1876; died Dec. 3, 1966; aged 90 y. 8 m. 28 d. She was married to Paris H. Garber, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Raymond H., Elmer H., and John H.), one daughter (Mrs. Kathryn Smith), one sister (Mrs. Harry Musser), 11 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Chestnut Hill Church. Funeral services were held Dec. 7, in charge of Jacob Charles and Landis Sangrey; interment in Habecker's Cemetery.

Hunsberger, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rosenberger, was born at Hatfield, Pa., Nov. 26, 1877; died at Rockhill Mennonite Home, Dec. 8, 1966; aged 89 y. 12 d. She was married to Levi H. Hunsberger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Betty­Mrs. Weston Hartzel, Daniel, and Erwin), 9 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jacob), and one sister (Mrs. Eva DeTurk). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12, with Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Landis, Mary L., daughter of Jacob E. and Anna (Longenecker) Landis, was born in Conoy Twp., Pa., May 25, 1893; died in Lancaster (Pa..) General Hospital, Nov. 6, 1966; aged 73 y. 5 m. 11 d. Surviving are one sister (Margaret L.) and one half brother (Jacob L.). Two half brothers, 2 sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at Good's Church, Nov. 8, with Henry Frank and Martin Kraybill officiating.

Miller, Roy, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Yoder) Miller, was born in McPherson Co., Kans., April 13, 1889; died Dec. 9, 1966; aged 77 y. 7 m. 26 d. On Dec. 6, 1917, he was married to Margaret Kauffman, who died in 1956. On Oct. 6, 1958, he was married to Anna Mae (Litwiller) Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Waldo E. and Wilmer), 3 daughters (Pauline­Mrs. Wallace Swartzendruber, Verna--Mrs. Ralph Detwiler, and Elizabeth­Mrs. Harlan Hershberger), 2 stepdaughters (Gladys­Mrs. Carl Rodgers and Eldora­Mrs. Fred Wood), 26 grandchildren, 17 step-grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Nora­Mrs. Roy Troyer), and one brother (Sam). He was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, with Gideon C. Yoder and George S. Miller officiating. Additional services were held at West Liberty Church, Windom, Kans., Dec. 13, with Gideon G. Yoder and Waldo E. Miller officiating.

Yoder, Channin Marie, daughter of Hobert and Lois (Yoder) Yoder, was born in Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 28, 1966; died of congenital heart disease, Dec. 17, 1966; aged 20 days. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Elizabeth Rae), her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Yoder), and paternal grandparents (Mr. And Mrs. Ray A. Yoder). Grave side services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 3 - January 17, 1967 Pgs. 70-71

Bower, Lillie,
daughter of Henry and Alice (Hagey) Halteman, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Nov. 23, 1907; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 25, 1966; aged 59 y. 1 m. 2 d. On June 24, 1928, she was married to Harvey C. Bower, who died June 29, 1966. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth­Mrs. Walton Ruth), 3 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Sallie­Mrs. John Landis, Ella Mae­Mrs. Floyd Clemens, and Esther­Mrs. Walton Detweiler), and one brother (Elwood). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 29, with Floyd Hackman, Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Godshall, Kenneth, son of Norman S. and Mae (Detweiler) Godshall, was born in Quakertown, Pa.; died as a result of an automobile accident on Dec. 17, 1966; aged 16 y. 7 m. 29 d. Surviving besides his parents are 2 brothers (Paul and Norman Lee) and 3 sisters (Dorothy­Mrs. Luke Beidler, Anna Mae, and Marie). One brother (David) preceded him in death Dec. 27, 1947. He was a member of the Haycock Church. Funeral services were held at the Rockhill Church, Telford, Pa., with Stanley Beidler and Marlin Burkholder officiating; interment in Haycock Cemetery.

Grieser, Clara, daughter of Gideon and Kathryne (Nusbaum) Grieser, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 5, 1888; died at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Dec. 20, 1966; aged 78 y. 4 m. 15 d. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Mary E. Zimmerman) and one brother (Albert). She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 23, with Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Hartzler, J. Roy, son of Yost and Fannie (Yoder) Hartzler, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, March 19, 1888; died at Minonk, Ill., Dec. 13, 1966; aged 78 y. 8 m. 24 d. On Dec. 3, 1914, he was married to Martha A. Saltzman, who survives. Also surviving are 10 sons (Harold, Glen, Alan, Edwin, Duane, Robert, Fred, John, Paul, and Melvin), 3 daughters (Helen­Mrs. Floyd Bachman, Leona­Mrs. Fallace Janssen, and Mary Joan­Mrs. John Kirkton), 34 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ella Shetler). He was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 15, with Earl Sears and Edwin Stalter officiating.

Krady, Daniel Stoner, son of Wilson S. and Lizzie H. (Burbacher) Krady, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 30, 1894; died at Tri County Hospital, Springfield, Nov. 25, 1966; aged 72 y. 5 m. 26 d. On Oct. 2, 1917, he was married to Frances M. Krady who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Elva, Ruth­Mrs. Harold D. Lehman, Naomi­Mrs. Paul J. Lehman, Rhoda­Mrs. Martin W. Lehman, Daniel, James, Lois and Betty), 3 brothers (J. Huber, H. Martin, and Jay W.), and 2 sisters (Martha­Mrs. John Summy and Miriam­Mrs. Raymond Heisey). One son (Paul) and one sister (Irene) preceded him in death. In 1932 he was ordained to the ministry; in 1937 to the office of bishop, for the Lancaster-New Danville district. For 15 years he served as superintendent of the Vine Street Mission, Lancaster, where he opened the first branch of the Weaver Book Store in 1927. At the time of his death he was superintendent of Messianic Fellowship Center (Philadelphia) and pastor of the Oxford Circle Church in Philadelphia. Funeral services were held at the Messianic Fellowship Church, Nov. 27, and at the East Chestnut Street Church, Lancaster, with David N. Thomas, James M. Shank, J. Paul Graybill, and Clarence Lutz officiating; interment in Elizabethtown Church Cemetery.

Lapp, Frank B., son of Emanuel and Nancy Lapp, was born at Roseland, Nebr., Jan. 1, 1889; died at Kalispell, Mont., Dec. 19, 1966; aged 77 y. 11 m. 18 d. On Dec. 13, 1911, he was married to Lena Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons and 3 daughters (Mary­Mrs. Harold Oesch, Anna­Mrs. Elmer Birky, John E., Mrs. Esther Hogue, Clarence C., Jay F., Edward L., Wayne A., George E., and Floyd R.), 41 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Esther Shank, Mrs Guy Shank, and Mrs. Francis Kauffman). He was preceded in death by one son (Willard) in 1941, his parents, one brother, and 4 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Wagner and Campbell Funeral Home, in charge of D. D. Brenneman; interment in Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell.

Leichty, Shelly Mae, daughter of Glen and Luora Roth) Leichty, was stillborn Nov. 13, 1966. Besides her parents, she leaves 3 brothers (Dean, Steven, and Gary), one sister (Vickie), and 3 grandparents (Mrs. Elva Roth, and Mr. and Mrs. William Leichty). One brother preceded her in death. Graveside services were held at the Bethel Cemetery near Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 13, with Willard Leichty and Ira Wenger officiating.

Martin, Emma G., daughter of Martin and Mary Ann (Groff) Nolt, was born in Lancaster Co, Pa., Nov. 17, 1890; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Dec. 8, 1966; aged 76 y. 20 d. Death was caused by injuries received in an automobile accident eleven days previous. She never regained consciousness. She was married to Hoover H. Martin, who also lost his life in the accident. Survivng are 6 children (Anna Mae­Mrs. Paul Haldeman, Ruth­Mrs. David Knauer, Emma­Mrs. Roy Nolt, I. Homer, J. Wilmer, and Alberta­Mrs. Phares Musser), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one brother (Mahlon). She was a member of the Groffdale Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, with Amos Sauder, Curvin Buchen, Welsey Martin, and William Mowen officiating.

Martin, Hoover H., son of Isaac H. and Leah B. (Hoover) Martin, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 10, 1980; died Nov. 28, 1966, at his home at Ephrata, Pa., from injuries received in an automobile accident 5 _ hours earlier; aged 75 y. 11 m. 18 d. He was married to Emma G. Nolt, who died Dec. 8, 1966. Surviving are 6 children (see above obituary), 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He was a member of the Groffdale Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 1, with Amos Sauder, Curvin Buchen, Eli Sauder, and Wesley Martin officiating.

Moyer, Sallie B., daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Bergey) Souder, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Sept. 14, 1885; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 26, 1966; aged 81 y. 3 m. 12 d. She was married to Wilson F. Moyer, who died in 1956. Surviving are 2 sons (Willis and Maholon), 3 daughters (Mrs. Eva Swartz, Mrs. Arlene Stauffer, and Mrs. Thelma Derstine), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 sisters (Mrs. Alice Gehman, Mrs. Barbara Mininger, Mrs. Lizzie Erb, and Mrs. Esther Bergey), and 3 brothers (Elvin, Menno, and Wilmer). She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, and one sister. She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 30, with Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Rembold, Darius Gay, son of Edgar and Alice (Crowe) Rembold, was born in Meyersdale, Pa., May 11, 1952; died as a result of a car-pedestrian accident while walking along route 669, north of Springs, Pa., Nov. 22, 1966; aged 14 y. 6 m. 11 d. Surviving are his parents (Mr. And Mrs. Orval Crowe), and paternal grandparents (Mr. And Mrs. Homer Rembold). He was a member of the Springs Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 25, with Walter C. Otto and Roy Otto officiating.

Routzahn, Stella Mae, daughter of John and Dollie (Hurd) Green, was born June 26, 1912; died at Frederick (Md.) Memorial Hospital, Dec. 3, 1966; aged 54 y. 5 m. 7 d. She was married to George Routzahn, who died Dec. 10, 1956. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Loraine Bowser, Mrs. Edna Wilson, and Shirley) and 3 sons (Lawrence, Charles, and Kenneth). She was a member of the Mt. Airy Church. Funeral services were held at the Gladhill Funeral Home, Dec. 6, with Irvin S. Martin in charge; interment in Pleasant Walk EUB Cemetery.

Rudy, Clarence, was born at Blair, Ont., Sept. 27, 1890; died at Galt, Ont., Nov. 5, 1966; aged 76 y. 1 m. 9 d. On March 18, 1913 he was married to Ada Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children j(Arthur, Wilfrid, Anna­Mrs. Homer Burkhart, Margaret­Mrs. Melvin Bearinger, and Lucille­Mrs. Jesse Markle), 2 brothers (Clayton and Levi), and 18 grandchildren. He was a member of the Wanner Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 8, with Howard Schmitt and Rufus Jutzi officiating.

Schertz, William, son of Peter M. and Mary (Saltzamn) Schertz, was born at Meadows, Ill., May 1, 1879; died at Minonk, Ill., Dec. 19, 1966; aged 87 y. 7 m. 18 d. On Dec. 3, 1903 he was married to Maude Yordy, who died in October, 1904. On Dec. 8, 1909 he was married to Susan Eigsti, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Roy and Earl), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Ben), and 3 sisters (Mrs.Carry Grieser, Mattie Schertz, and Mrs. Will Schertz). Two sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 21, in charge of Earl Sears.

Wismer, Clarence, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Wismer, was born at Blair, Ont., May 16, 1907; died at the K-W Hospital, Nov. 26, 1966; aged 59 y. 6 m. 10 d. In 1930 he was married to Violet Geiger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John), 5 daughters (Vera­Mrs. John Snider, Eleanor­Mrs. Ross Datars, Yvonne­Mrs. Ray Cipperley, Elizabeth­Mrs. Stanford Hierons, Jr., and Lucille­Mrs. Murray Bell), one brother (Herbert), and 13 grandchildren. He was a member of the Weber Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 28, with J. B. Martin and Stanley Sauder officiating.

Yoder, Eli J., son of Jacob K. and Katie (Swartzendruber) Yoder, was born in Iowa county, Iowa, April 9, 1889 died at the Henry County Memorial Hospital, Dec. 15, 1966; aged 77 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Nov. 25, 1908, he was married to Annie Bissey, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Arnold, Orpha­Mrs. Louis Gugel, Catherine­Mrs Oscar Richard, and Delmar), 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Nicholas and Quinton), and one sister (Sadie­Mrs Vernon Marner). He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and sisters, and one grandchild. He was a member of the Mennonite church from his youth. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church, in charge of Willard Leichty and Ira Wenger.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 4 - January 24, 1967 Pg 94-95

Bechler, Edward, son of Christian and Mary (Gascho) Bechler, was born at Pigeon, Mich., Aug. 10, 1891; died at Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, Dec. 30, 1966; aged 75 y. 4 m. 20 d. On Feb. 12, 1919, he was married to Ada Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Leroy), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Albert, William, Henry, and Alvin), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Loren Dietzel). One brother (John) and one sister (Violet) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Michigan Avenue Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 3, in charge of Herbert L.. Yoder.

Brackbill, Harry G., was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died at the Memorial Hospital, West Chester, Pa., Dec. 7, 1966; aged 74 y. He was married to Myrtle Haldeman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth--Mrs. Emery King and Gertrude--Mrs. Horace Hartshaw), 7 grandchildren, one sister (Elsie--Mrs. Francis A. Harvey), and 2 brothers (Charles and Milton). He was a member of the Frazer Church.

Bumbaugh, Charles H., was born at Pond Bank, Pa., Feb. 19, 1894; died Sept. 13, 1966; aged 72 y. 6 m. 25 d. He was married to Lydia Cook, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Arlene, Grace, Isabelle, Mark, Charles, Jr., John, and Martin). He was a member of the Pond Bank Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 16, with Harvey Shank, Marlin Lehman, James Shank, and Luke Shank officiating; interment in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg.

Bumbaugh, Daniel Tony, son of Charles and Ethel (Golden) Bumbaugh, was born at Pond Bank, Pa., May 10, 1953; died at Fayetteville, Pa., Aug. 11, 1966 aged 13 y. 3 m. 1 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He attended Pond Bank Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 14, with Harvey Shank and Marlin Lehman officiating; interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Chambersburg.

Good, Christ, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Culp) Good, was born near Elida, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1874; died Dec. 27, 1966; aged 92 y. 1 m. 2 d. On June 20, 1896, he was married to Emma J. Heatwole, who preceded him in death Sept. 10, 1960. To this union were born 4 sons and 5 daughters. Surviving are 2 sons (John H. and Merlin), 5 daughters (Ethel M., Lesta A., Velma­Mrs. Menno Good, Elizabeth­Mrs. Aaron S. Good, and Mrs. Mary Armstrong), 19 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Abraham). He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held, with Ronald Martin and Richard Martin officiating.

Grout, Carrie, daughter of Noah and Elizabeth (Kinsinger) Schrock, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, March 1, 1888; died at Wellman, Iowa, Jan 1, 1967; aged 78 y. 10 m. On March 4, 1913 she was married to Amos Grout, who died Oct. 28, 1965. Surviving are 5 sons (Virgil, Herbert, Clifford, Guy and Alva), one sister (Nettie), and 4 grandchildren. She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, with J. John, J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.

Hartman, Della, daughter of Martin W. and ­Lyman, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Dec. 16, 1893; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Nov. 18, 1966; aged 72 y. 11 m. 2 d. On July 14, 1914, she was married to Walter E. Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Alta­Mrs. M.. R. Terry, Ruby­Mrs. Donald McMullen), one son (Floyd), 2 sisters (Mrs. Joseph A. Brunk and Mrs. Emory Coakley), 2 brothers (John C. and Weaver), 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Park View Church. Funeral services were held at Weavers Church, with Ira E. Miller and Moses Slabaugh officiating.

Hartman, John, son of Elias and Sarah (Shelly) Hartman was born at Cullom, Ill., June 9, 1879; died Jan. 1, 1967; aged 87 y. 6 m. 23 d. On Aug. 15, 1914 he was married to Grace E. Cook, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Russell, Lowell, Leroy, and Lewis). 3 daughters (Mrs. Rita Harter, Mrs. Mildren Winge, and Mrs. Bernice Canhum), 24 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Two daughters, one son, 3 sisters, 7 brothers and 3 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Cullom Church. Funeral services were held at the Stewart Funeral Home, Cullom, Jan. 4, with Edwin J. Stalter officiating; interment in West Lawn Cemetery.

Kuntz, Herman Ernest, was born at Pleasant Valley, S. Dak., May 18, 1883; died at Pacific Communities Hospital, Newport, Oreg. Dec. 26, 1966; aged 83 y. 7 m. 8 d. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Mary Lancaster), 4 brothers (Edward, Albert, Harry, and Philip), 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Logsden Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, in charge of Roy D. Roth; interment in Riverside Cemetery, Siletz, Oreg.

Lehman, Chester S., son of Waldo and Ruth (Sommer) Lehman, was born at Kidron, Ohio, March 20, 1924; died in a wood-cutting accident on his father's farm, Dec. 26, 1966; aged 42 y. 9 m. 6 d. On June 1, 1947, he was married to Elrena Hofstetter, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Virgene, Karen, Curtis, Darrel, Craig, Lora Lee, and Joyce), his parents, and one brother (Orel). He was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 29, in charge of Bill Detweiler, Rueben Hofstetter, and Isaac Zuercher.

Martin, Anna M., daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Stoner) Eshleman, was born in Washington Co., Md., Oct. 8, 1887; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul W. Shank, Scottdale, Pa., Dec. 25, 1966; aged 79 y. 2 m. 17 d. On Nov. 30, 1911, she was married to J. Harry Martin, who died Jan. 21, 1962. Surviving are one daughter (Edna--Mrs. Paul W. Shank), 2 sons (J. Allen and Wilbur H.), one brother (Isaac), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, Greencastle, Pa. Funeral services were held at the A. K. Coffman Funeral Home, with Nelson L. Martin and Harold A. Lehman officiating.

Martin, Mahlon Wl, son of John B. and Anna (Wenger) Martin, was born in Upper Leacock Twp., Pa., March 19, 1885; died at his home, Oct. 30, 1966; aged 81 y. 4 m. 11 d. He was married to Elsie V. Harnish, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (J. Jacob, Leroy H., Samuel H., M. Richard, and Robert E.), 5 daughters (Eva M.­Mrs. Paul Horst, Dorothy H.­Mrs. J. Robert Peters, Viola H.­Mrs. Adam M. Shenk, M. Arlene­Mrs. Martin Brubaker, and Ruth E.), 32 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elam W.), and 2 sisters (Minnie­Mrs. Walter Weaver and Amanda­Mrs. Newton Weaver). He was a member of the Groffdale Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 2, in charge of Amos Sauder and Eli Sauder.

Musser, David G., son of the late David and Hannah (Gehman) Musser, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 2, 1880; died at his home Dec. 4, 1966; aged 86 y. 6 m 2 d. On June 7, 1924, he was married to Lena Zimmerman, who died June 12, 1959, Surviving are 2 sons (Ivan B. and Paul Z.), one daughter (Mary­Mrs. Warren Hollinger), 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Indiantown Church. Funeral services were held at the Hammer Creek Church, Dec. 7, with Henry Fox and Lester martin officiating.

Plank, David, son of David and Mary (Hartzler) Plank, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, July 22, 1876; died at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1966; aged 90 y. 5 m. 5 d. surviving are one niece and 2 nephews. Preceding him in death were 3 brothers and 6 sisters. He was the last surviving member of the immediate family. Funeral services were held at the Hostetter-Kauffman Funeral Home, Dec. 29, with Roy S. Koch officiating.

Yoder, Manes M., son of the late Moses V., and Mary (Yoder) Yoder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 15, 1903; died at his home in Topeka, Ind., Dec. 22, 1966; aged 63 y. 2 m. 7 d. On March 30, 1933, he was married to Fannie Ellen Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Marietta­Mrs. Paul Leichty and Margaret­Mrs. Furman Steury), 9 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Orva, Ernest, and Perry), and 4 sisters (Kate-Mrs. Monroe J. Miller, Lena­Mrs. Eli D. Schlabach, Gertie­Mrs. John S. Christner, and Sarah­Mrs. Jacob Kropf). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, with Harvey Graber and Edwin J. Yoder officiating; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Ziegler, Lee B., son of Sylvanus and Estella (Boyer) Ziegler, was born at Lederach, Pa., June 4, 1905; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 16, 1966; aged 61 y. 6 m. 12 d. On March 5, 1927, he was married to Sarah Wile, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Curtis Lee and Harold), 3 brothers (Ralph, Gilbert, and Lloyd), 3 sisters (Edna, Myrtle­Mrs. Carl Moyer, and Viola­Mrs. Alvin Hemmig), and 6 grandchildren. One son (Robert) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 20, with Henry Ruth and Willis Miller officiating.

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Bachamn, Fannie, daughter of Henry and Anna (Eicher) Sauder, was born at Eureka, Ill., Sept. 19, 1901; died at Lowpoint, Ill., Jan. 7, 1967; aged 65 y. 3 m. 19 d. On Nov. 26, 1919,she was married to William R. Bachman, who died June 1, 1939. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Ladonna Guth and Mrs. Nyla Stark), 3 brothers (Saul, Elmer, and Irvin), and one sister (Mrs. Lula Cheely). She was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 9, with Norman Derstine officiating; interment in Stewart Harmony Cemetery.

Bast, Daniel, son of Jacob and Nancy (Schwartzentruber) Bast, was born in South Easthope Twp., Ont., Nov. 19, 1886; died at Avoncrest Hospital, Stratford, Ont., Jan. 10, 1967; aged 80 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Nov. 19, 1911, he was married to Mary Jutzi, who died Mar. 27, 1957. Surviving are 5 children (Henry, Florence­Mrs Clayton Boshart, Katie­Mrs. Reuben Roth, Anna Mae­Mrs. Frederick Blum, and Beatrice­Mrs. Mark Zehr), 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Norman, Elmer and Emanuel), and 2 sisters (Emma­Mrs. Michael Bender and Lydia­Mrs. John Walsh). He was a member of the East Zorra Chruch, where funeral services were held Jan. 13, with Newton Gingrich and Henry Yantzi officiating.

Bower, Abram L., son of the late Dr. Joel and Elizabeth (Latshow) Bower, was born at Boyertown, Pa., Jan. 23, 1879; died at Reading (Pa.) Hospital, Jan. 7, 1967; aged 87 y. 11 m. 15 d. He was married to Marion C. Gerhart, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elizabeth and Esther­Mrs. Russell Baus), 2 sons (Abram L., Jr., and Henry L. ), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at the L. W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown, with Alvin F. Detweiler officiating.

Gingrich, Mary Magdalene, daughter of Jacob and Phoebe (Bachman) Gingrich, was born at Metamora, Ill., Apr. 5, 1888; died Jan. 3, 1967; aged 78 y. 8 m. 29 d. Surviving are 5 brothers (Joseph, Edward, Lloyd, Sol D., and Arthur), 2 sisters (Mrs. Amelia Scott and Laura Imhoff), 3 nieces, and 2 nephews. She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 5, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Hershberger, Edward E., was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Feb. 24, 1898; died as the result of an automobile accident in Tennessee, Dec. 7, 1966; aged 68 y. 9 m. 13 d. On Mar. 30, 1933, he was married to Mary Chupp, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruby­Mrs. Christy Miller), one son (Freeman), 4 grandchildren, one stepbrother (Eli Hershberger), one half brother (Emanuel Hershberger), 2 stepsisters (Ann-Mrs. Gilbert Hostetler and Lydia­Mrs. Jonas Miller), and one half sister (Sylvia Hershberger). He was a member of the North Goshen Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 10, in charge of A. Don Augsburger and Russell Krabill; interment in Thomas Cemetery.

Hershberger, Sarah, daughter of John and Mary Ann (Miller) Erb, was born in Seward Co., Neb., Oct. 16, 1889; died at Memorial Hospital, Seward, Dec. 28, 1966; aged 77 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Sept. 23, 1907, she was married to Jerry Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Vernon, Elwood, Ollie­Mrs. Lester Roth, Sterling, Fern­Mrs. Wayne Potter, Maynard, and Mary Ann­Mrs. Lynn Luebbe), 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Nance), and one brother (Louis). She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of the East Fairview Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 1, in charge of Ammon Miller, Oliver Roth, and Sterling Stauffer.

Hooley, Noah J., son of Joseph Y. and Gertrude (Yoder) Hooley, was born at Shipshewana, Ind; Apr. 5, 1887, died Jan. 7, 1967, at Goshen General Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident on Dec. 19; aged 79 y. 9 m. 2 d. On June 10, 1911, he was married to Sovilla Blough, who died in June, 1945. On Nov. 8, 1947, he was married to Lois Burroughs, who died Aug. 16, 1965. Surviving are 3 sons (Francis, Ernest, and Lavern), 2 daughters (Florence­Mrs. Ray Rheinheimer and Fern­Mrs. Stahly Showalter), one stepson (Robert Burroughs), 3 brothers (Levi, Menno, and Ora), 4 sisters (Lydia Ann­Mrs. Elmer Murray, Beulah-Mrs. Adam Burkholder, Katie­Mrs. Aaron Albrecht, and Louella­Mrs. Paul Troyer), 24 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 10, with Orvin H. Hooley officiating; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Kling, Albert Eugene, son of Jacob and Eliza (McElhenny) Kling, was born near Lititz, Pa., Mar. 29, 1880; died at Mt. Joy, Pa., Jan. 7, 1967; aged 86 y. 9 m. 8 d. He was married to Ellen Rhoads, who survives. (They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Aug. 17, 1966). Also surviving are one daughter (Ada­Mrs. Ivan Bradley with whom he resided), 2 sons (Elmer and Roy), one brother (Robert), 2 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Roth and Mrs. Ella Showers), 18 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Jan. 10, with Henry W. Frank officiating; interment in Kauffman Cemetery.

Kurtz, Eva B., daughter of Menno and Ida C. (Blank) Kauffman, was born near Christiana, Pa; Oct. 28, 1883; died at Wetzler's Nursing Home, Blue Ball, Pa; Jan. 7, 1967; aged 83 y. 2 m. 10 d. On Dec. 11, 1906, she was married to Henry H. Kurtz who died Oct. 3, 1964. Surviving are 4 children (Elva, Charles, Naomi Peachey, and Ada R. Kurtz) and 2 grandchildren. Two children (Calvin and Amanda) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 10, in charge of Ira A. Kurtz and Martin S. Landis; interment in Mast Cemetery.

Myers, Dora Mae, daughter of John C. and Bertha (Godshall) Myers, was born on July 22, 1926; died near Doylestown, Pa., Oct. 13, 1966; aged 40 y. 2 m. 21 d. Surviving are her parents, 4 brothers (Paul, Charles, Henry, and Melvin), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Esther Derstine, Mrs. Laura Moyer, Mrs. Ruth Hege, and Mrs. Bertha Strouse). One sister (Gladys) died in 1945. She was a member of the Groveland Church. Funeral services were held at the Doylestown Church, Oct. 16, with Omar Showalter and Joseph Gross officiating.

Sauder, Ella M., daughter of Daniel and Amanda (Morrison) Sipling, was born near Bainbridge, Pa., May 13, 1882; died at Columbia (Manor View Rest Home), Pa., May 7, 1966; aged 83 y. 11 m. 24 d. She was married to Harvey W. Sauder, who survived at the time of her death. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam­Mrs. Jacob Forry and Helen­Mrs. Vernon Kinsey), 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mable­Mrs. Jacob Swope), and 4 brothers (Daniel, Irvin, Raymond and Howard). She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, May 10, with Henry W. Frank officiating; interment in Henry Eberle Cemetery.

Sauder, Harvey, W., son of Jacob and Fannie (Witmer) Sauder, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 9 1879; died at the Village Vista Nursing Home, Dec. 30, 1966; aged 87 y. 4 m. 21 d. He was married to Ella M. Sipling, who died May 7, 1966. Two daughters survive (Miriam­ Mrs. Jacob Ferry and Helen­Mrs. Vernon Kinsey), 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mae­Mrs. Albert Horner and Mrs. Minnie Ober). He was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Jan. 3, with Henry W. Frank officiating; interment in Henry Eberle Cemetery.

*Transcribers Note: The two preceding obituaries are husband and wife. Their daughter Miriam's married name is spelled differently in the original copy of the obituary from the Gospel Herald. (Forry/Ferry)

Waisner, Georgia Ellen, daughter of George and Mary Jane Bell, was born in Henry Co., Mo., Oct. 2, 1878; died at the home of a grandson in Versailles, Mo., Dec. 29, 1966; aged 88 y. 2 m. 27 d. She was married to Felix Jasper Waisner, who died May 30, 1929. Surviving are 7 children (Homer, Oscar, Vasco, Mrs. Ola Rainer, Mrs. Bessie Merriot, Tom, and Jess) and one half brother (Oscar Thomas). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Lola), 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. In her youth she accepted Christ and became a member of the Baptist Church, later transferring her membership to the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted in Versailles, Dec. 31, with Leroy Gingerich officiating.

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