Bechler, Joseph, son of John and Barbara (Gerber) Bechler, was born Mar. 5, 1892; died at Clinton Public Hospital, May 6, 1967; aged 75 y. 2 m. 1 d. On Dec. 21, 1922, he was married to Alma Brenner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (John Henry, Ivan Charles, and Nola May), one sister (Emma--Mrs. Lee Birky) and one brother (Edmund). He was a member of the Zurich (Ont.) Church. Funeral services were held at the Westlake Funeral Home, May 8, with Ephraim Gingerich and Orval M. Jantzi officiating; interment in Goshen Line Cemetery.
Byler, Elsie M., daughter of the late John and Alice (Neuhauser) Kauffman, was born at Gap, Pa., June 19, 1898; died at Lancaster General Hospital, May 6, 1967; aged 68 y. 10 m. 18 d. On Jan. 15, 1920, she was married to Jesse J. Byler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Janet--Mrs. Ammon S. Kauffman), one son (J. Robert), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandson, one sister (Mabel--Mrs. Elmer Hilton) and 4 brothers (Harry, Wilmer, Chester, and Wayne). She was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Atglen, where funeral services were held May 9, with Abner S. Stoltzfus, Aaron F. Stoltzus, and Robert Lapp officiating.
Detweiler, Clayton R., son of Reuben and Martha (Rickert) Detweiler, was born in Buckingham Twp., Nov. 26, 1894; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 19, 1967; aged 72 y. 2 m. 24 d. On Dec. 18, 1915, he was married to Alice Wismer, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons (Lloyd, Warren, Claude, Clayton, Arthur, Raymond, Elmer, and Chester), 4 daughters (Mrs. Ella Mae Landis, Mrs. Ruth Gahman, Mrs. Cora Longacre, and Mrs. Marian Nyce), one brother (Harvey R.), and 2 sisters (Annie Meyers and Sarah Mack). He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 23, with Richard Detweiler, Erwin Nace, and Abram Yothers officiating.
Graybill, William J., son of Simon and Anna (Sieber) Graybill, was born at Freeport, Ill., Apr. 8, 1903; died May 12, 1967; aged 64 y. 1 m. 4 d. On Dec. 24, 1929, he was married to Mildred Resh, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anna Mae), his stepmother (Lucy Graybill), 4 sisters (Mary--Mrs. Paul Wert, Lois--Mrs. Eldon Shank, Olive--Mrs. Willard Gingerich, and Verna--Mrs. Scott Jones), and one brother (Paul). He was a member of the Freeport Church, where funeral services were held May 14, with Don Blosser officiating.
Hilty, Della M., daughter of Philip and Mary (Steiner) Hilty, was born at Marshalville, Ohio, July 7, 1895; died at Rittman, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1967; aged 71 y. 7 m. 21 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Fanny--Mrs. Ralph Eberly and Lavina--Mrs. Stanford Mumaw) and 4 brothers (Noah, Wesley, Dan, and Elmer). She was a member of the Crown Hill Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 2, with Wilmer J. Hartman officiating.
Horst, Elmer K., son of Levi and Susan (Kuhns) Horst, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Sept. 29, 1890; died from injuries suffered when struck by and automobile, Mar. 18, 1967; aged 76 y. 5 m. 17 d. He was married to Katie Buckwalter, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Orpah M.--Mrs. Elam Kurtz), 7 sons (Luke L., Irvin B., Paul H., Samuel L., Leon M., Clarence H., and John A.), 39 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Clarence and Daniel), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Irene Lehman and Emma--Mrs. Edgar Parmer). He was a member of the 12th and Windsor Church. Funeral services were held at Bowmansville Church, Mar. 23, with J. Paul Graybill and Arthur Good officiating.
Kreider, Anna D., daughter of Benjamin F. and Lillie (Dupler) Zink, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 24, 1904; died at Lancaster General Hospital, May 1, 1967; aged 63 y. 8 d. She was married to Parke M. Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Raymond D. and Paul D.) and 2 sisters (Virgie--Mrs. Frank Belisle and Emma--Mrs. Elmer P. Weaver, Sr.). She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Mt. Joy, May 3, with Henry Frank officiating; interment in Good's Cemetery.
Kropf, Ruth (Baker), was born at Harrisburg, Ore., Aug. 12, 1917; died at Vanderhoof, B.C., Dec. 23, 1966; aged 49 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Nov. 3, 1935, she was married to Merle Kropf, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Norma, Clarene--Mrs. Ralph Myers, LaVerne--Mrs. Don Yoder, Stanley, Florence--Mrs. Gale Gingerich, and James), 2 sisters (Mrs. Vinnie Hostetler and Mrs. Nora Hostetler), and 3 brothers (Earl, Harley, and Ira). One sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Vanderhoof, with Willard Stutzman officiating; and at Fairview Church, Albany, Ore., with Marcus Linda and Wilbur Kropf officiating; interment in Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg.
Lais, Esther Rachel, daughter of Daniel and Amanda (Kauffman) Roth, was born at Woodburn, Ore., Nov. 20, 1903; died at Wheeler, Ore., Hospital, May 14, 1967; aged 63 y. 5 m. 24 d. In 1927 she was married to Ralph A. Lais, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Edwin C. and James W.), 9 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mary--Mrs. Christ Hofstetter, Sadie, and Beulah--Mrs. John Fretz), and 4 brothers (Joel, Noah, Uriah, and Nathan). Besides her parents, two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Funeral services were held in the Hughes-Ransom Chapel, Seaside, Ore., May 18, with W. D. McGraw officiating.
Martin, Marjorie Ann, daughter of Wilmer and Gladys (Yoder) Martin, was born at Lancaster, Pa., May 16, 1965; died from burns in the Ephrata Community Hospital, May 3, 1967; aged 1 y. 11 m. 17 d. Surviving besides her parents is one brother (Michael Dean). Funeral services were held at the Weaverland Church, May 6, with Alvin G. Martin and Aaron Hollinger officiating.
Martin, Walter C., son of David and Susan (Lehman) Martin, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Apr. 20, 1896; died at Sarasota, Fla., following a heart attack, Mar. 25, 1967; aged 70 y. 11 m. 5 d. On Sept. 23, 1923, he was married to Emma Landis, who died May 6, 1965. He is survived by 2 sisters (Cora Martin and Ella--Mrs. Mila Ressler) and 2 brothers (Phares and John). He was a member of the Mennonite Church.
Noll, James G., son of the late Grant H. and Fannie (Groff) Noll, was born Jan. 12, 1924; died at Millersville, Pa., when a farm tractor overturned, Apr. 12, 1967; aged 43 y. 3 m. On Oct. 18, 1944, he was married to Esther Siegrist, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Judith Ann, Sandra Lee, and James Elvin), one brother (Grant, Jr.), and one sister (Sara Ruth--Mrs. Witmer Sherer). He attended Neffsville Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 15, with John R. Martin officiating; interment in Millersville Cemetery.
Rose, John H., son of Henry and Denah (Hershberger) Rose, was born in Miami Co., Ind., Apr. 13, 1894; died there May 9, 1967; aged 73 y. 26 d. On Feb. 12, 1916, he was married to Ruth Odell, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Maxine Armstrong), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ella Miller). He was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held May 11, with Harold Mast and A. G. Horner officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.
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Brenneman, Andrew, son of Moses and Mary (Stemen) Brenneman, was born near Elida, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1875; died Mar. 27, 1967; aged 92 y. 1 m. 20 d. On Dec. 24, 1899, he was married to Sarah Elizabeth Durr, who died May 21, 1935. On Dec. 8, 1940, he was married to Myrta Berry Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul, Timothy, and Mose), 2 daughters (Esther--Mrs. Durbin Yoder and Ruth), 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 stepdaughters (Olive Geil, Zelma Brunk, and Mary--Mrs. Paul Yoder), 3 stepgrandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren, on brother (Alpheus), and 2 sisters (Martha and Mary). One son (John) and 5 brothers preceded him in death. He was ordained to the ministry in 1905 and served as pastor of the Central Church (Elida) from 1925 to 1950. Funeral services were held at Central Church, Mar. 30, with Richard Martin, Ivan Weaver, and Walter Smeltzer officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Nafziger, Kathryn, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Nofziger) Sommers, was born at Stuttgart, Ark., June 19, 1897; died at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, May 15, 1967; aged 69 y. 10 m. 27 d. On Sept. 21, 1926, she was married to Frank R. Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Virginia--Mrs. Orville Doehrmann), one brother (Dan L.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Nofziger, Mrs. Ida Springer, and Della--Mrs. Ernest Nafziger). She was a member of the Zion Church (Archbold), where funeral services were held May 18, with Ellis B. Croyle and P. L. Frey officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Newswanger, Mary E., daughter of Amos A. and Annie Ressler, was born at Ronks, Pa., Sept. 20, 1887; died at Lancaster, Pa., from complications following a car accident, Apr. 13, 1967; aged 79 y. 6 m. 24 d. On Dec. 19, 1907, she was married to Reuben W. Newswanger, who died Nov. 4, 1955. Surviving are 7 children (Paul, Anna--Mrs. Lester M. Slaymaker, Elva--Mrs. Harry Gascho, Roy, Rhoda--Mrs. Kenneth I. Smoker, Willard, and Stella), 2 brothers (Paul and Day), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Stella Stauffer and Mrs. Anna Denlinger). Two children (Miriam and Everett) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Nickel Mines Church (Paradise). Funeral services were held at the Paradise Church, Apr. 17, with Willis King and Marvin Eshleman officiating.
Ropp, Daniel F., son of John M. and Fannie Ropp, was born in Ontario, Canada, Feb. 4, 1887; died at Albany, Ore., May 15, 1967; aged 82 y. 3 m. 11 d. On Dec. 5, 1911, he was married to Barbara Maurer, who died July 19, 1963. Surviving are 6 children (Samuel, Aaron, Joseph, Evan, Anna Mitchel, and Daniel, Jr.). He was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held May 17, with Verle Nofziger and David Groh officiating.
Wolgemuth, Anna M., daughter of John and Annie (Baer) Gaul, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 21, 1884; died at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, May 20, 1967; aged 82 y. 4 m. 29 d. She was married to Jacob G. Wolgemuth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Emery), one sister (Martha--Mrs. Herman Hostetter), and one brother (Irvin). She was a member of the Risser Church, where funeral services were held May 23, with J. Harold Forwood, Leroy Hawthorne, and Clarence E. Lutz officiating.
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Eby, Fannie L., daughter of Henry and Martha (Lehman) Ebersole, was born Feb. 25, 1870; died unexpectedly at the Maugansville (Md.) Mennonite Home, May 23, 1967; aged 97 y. 2 m. 28 d. She was married to John Eby, who died Feb. 1, 1955. Surviving are 6 sons (Ira L., C. Henry, Menno S., Harvey A., John a., and Norman E.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Edgar Neibert and Mrs. Martha Horst), 30 grandchildren, 114 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 27, with Omar R. Martin, Amos E. Martin, and Harold Hunsecker officiating.
Frey, Ida Mae, daughter of John and Barbara (Lorntz) Gigax, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, July 27, 1887; died of cerebral thrombosis at Detweiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, May 29, 1967; aged 79 y. 10 m. 2 d. On Oct. 9, 1909, she was married to Dan D. Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Nevada--Mrs. D. R. Churchman, Vivian--Mrs. Lester Rich, Virginia, Georgia--Mrs. Wayne Shaffer, and Anna--Mrs. George Wynn), 3 sons (Daryl, James L., and Stanley), 2 brothers (Lawrence and Milton), 15 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 1, in charge of Ellis B. Croyle; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Gahman, S. Elmer, son of the Late Samuel S. and Maggie (Tyson) Gahman, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 12, 1908; died of a heart attack at his home in Dublin, Pa., May 18, 19678; aged 59 y. 4 m. 6 d. On June 27, 1931, he was married to Elizabeth Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Eileen--Mrs. Henry G. Derstine and Kathleen--Mrs. Larry M. Groff), one son (Dale), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joseph, Melvin, and Chester), and one sister (Alice--Mrs. Harold Yoder). One brother (Willis) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Perkasie Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Deep Run Church, May 21, in charge of James M. Lapp and Richard C. Detweiler.
Godshall, William S., son of Lewis and Matilda (Sell) Godshall, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Nov. 1, 1888; died at the home of his son (Marvin, where he resided), May 21, 1967; aged 78 y. 6 m. 20 d. On June 26, 1909, he was married to Sallie Koffel, who died in 1932. On Mar. 2, 1941, he was married to Bertha Stover, who died in 1959. Surviving are 3 sons (Marvin K., William K., Jr., and Elmer K.), 5 daughters (Tillie--Mrs. Joseph H. Freed, Sadie--Mrs. Frank M. Landis, Iva--Mrs. John S. Hackman, Ruth--Mrs. Clarence F. Ruth, and Naomi--Mrs. Richard F. Halteman), 50 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sallie Moyer and Mrs. John Forman). One daughter (Mary Hackman) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held May 25, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey.
Herr, Roy W., son of Eli and Cora (Witmer) Herr, was born in East Hempfield Twp., Pa., July 28, 1900, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 3, 1967u; aged 66 y. 9 m. 5 d. He was married to Mary Harner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mary--Mrs. J. Nissley Brubaker, Ernest L., David a., and Ethel J.--Mrs. J. Richard Heisey), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clarence and Christian), and one sister (Esther--Mrs. David Christophel). He was a member of the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Mt. Joy, Pa., with Henry W. Frank officiating; interment in Mt. Joy Cemetery.
Rupp, Laureen Faye, daughter of Levi W. and Laura J. (Miller) Rupp, was born at Morenci, Mich., Apr. 5, 1951; died unexpectedly of sickness of undetermined origin at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich., May 8, 1967; aged 16 y. 1 m. 3 d. Surviving are her parents, 4 sisters (Betty--Mrs. Richard Falkingburg, Elaine--Mrs. Joe Nofziger, Judith--Mrs. Gene Metz, and Emogen), and 3 brothers (William, Tommy, and Peter). Two brothers (Robert Lee and James Edward) preceded her in death. She was a charter member of the Inlet Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Dale Wyse, interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Short, Adam H., son of Henry and Anna (Yoder) Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 4, 1894; died at his home May 23, 1967; aged 72 y. 9 m. 19 d. On Jan. 11, 1921, he was married to Edith Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard and Marlin), one daughter (Velma--Mrs. Amos Roth), one brother (Raymond H.), and 4 sisters (Rosa--Mrs. Simon Nofziger, Verna, Lillian, and Barbara). One son (Russell) preceded him n death. He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche, Henry Wyse, and Simon Stuckey; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Sommer, Simon Washington, son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Zuercher) Sommer, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 22, 1882; died at the Mennonite Home, Rittman, Ohio, May 25, 1967; aged 85 y. 3 m. 3 d. On Oct. 19, 1905, he was married to Sarah Lehman, who died Mar. 11, 1962. He was ordained as a minister July 25, 1915, and served in the following places: Imlay City and Cummings, Mich.; Martin's Creek, Millersburg, Ohio; and Berlin, Berlin, Ohio. Surviving are 3 sons (Mahlon, David and Cal), 5 daughters (Matilda--Mrs. Joe Weaver, Mrs. Ida Boyd, Carrie--Mrs. John Chupp, Alma--Mrs. Floyd Crilow, and Laura Mae--Mrs. Roman Chupp), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Eva Zuercher and Ida--Mrs. Reuben Hofstetter). One son and 2 daughters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Martin's Creek Church, were funeral services were held May 28, in charge of Paul Hummel and Roman Stutzman.
Stalter, Christian, son of C. N. and Catherine (Stemen) Stalter, was born near Elida, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1877; died at his home May 20, 1967; aged 89 y. 9 m. On Mar. 26, 1904, he was married to Salome Good, who died Sept. 15, 1951. Surviving are 7 children (Zelma R., Mary E., W. Edward, Henry C., J. Mark, Timothy W., and S. Ezra), 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother (W. Orvin). He was a member of the Salem Church. Funeral services were held at the Central Church, with Walter Smeltzer officiating.
Weidman, Anna Mae, daughter of John W. and Katie (Kreider) Newcomer, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Aug. 15, 1898; died unexpectedly at her home in Mt. Joy, Pa., May 1, 1967; aged 68 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Nov. 29, 1917, she was married to Enos H. Weidman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Clarence N., Vera--Mrs. Lester Grove, and John N.), 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ira K., Amos K., and David K.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Landis and Mary--Mrs. Richard Hollinger). She was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Mt. Joy, Pa., with Ralph C. Warner officiating; interment in Eberle's Cemetery.
Yoder, Emmett W., son of John R. and Fannie (Kauffman) Yoder, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Feb. 22, 1886; died at his home in West Liberty, Ohio, after an 11-year illness, May 28, 1967; aged 81 y. 3 m. 6 d. On Jan. 6, 1912, he was married to Ella Stoltzfus, who died Dec. 8, 1933. On June 14, 1938, he was married to Katie M. Yoder, who died Apr. 20, 1967. He is survived by 4 children (Leona, Howard, Harold, and Emmett, Jr.) and 11 grandchildren. He was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 31, in charge of Eldon King and George Fissel.
Yoder, Katie, daughter of David and Katheryn Yoder,
was born near Kalona, Iowa, May 3, 1894; died at Mary Rutan Hospital,
Bellefontaine, Ohio, Apr. 20, 1967; aged 72 y. 11 m. 17 d. On
June 14, 1938, she was married to Emmett W. Yoder, who survives.
Also surviving are 4 step-children (Leona, Howard, Harold, and
Emmett, Jr.) and 11 step-grandchildren. She was a member of the
Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr.
24, with Eldon King and George Fissel officiating.
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Axt, Livia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cressman, was born in Blenheim Twp., Ont., Mar. 15, 1878; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., May 30, 1967; aged 89 y. 2 m. 15 d. She was married to Jacob Axt, who died June 25, 1960. Surviving are 6 children (Russel, Andrew, Lillian--Mrs. Stanley Bowman, Luella, Alice--Mrs. Henry Gingerich, and Irene--Mrs. David Cathcart), one sister (Ada--Mrs. Irvin Gimbel), and 4 grandchildren. She was a member of the Shantz Church, where funeral services were held June 2, with Leslie Witmer and Curtis Cressman officiating.
Destine, Isaiah D., son of Henry C. and Mary (Detweiler) Derstine, was born in Salford Twp., Mar. 2, 1898; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., as the result of a stroke, June 4, 1967; aged 69 y. 3 m. 2 d. He was married to Katie Alderfer, who died in September 1960. On Oct. 6, 1961, he was married to Sara A. Alteman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Dayton A., and Irene A.--Mrs. Russell I. Moser), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (David), and one sister (Mrs. Vincent C. Detweiler). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held June 8, with David Derstine, Jr., Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Diller, Anne M., daughter of the late John Cligelt and Margaret S. Keener Miller, was born Jan. 27, 1895; died at Hanover (Pa.) General Hospital, June 1, 1967; aged 72 y. 4 m. 4 d. She was married to Levi Diller, who survives. also surviving are 2 sons (Roder J. and Ira L.) one brother (Clarence L.), and 8 grandchildren. She was a member of the Hanover Church. Funeral services were held at Bairs Hanover Church, with Richard Herr officiating; interment in York Road Cemetery.
Gingrich, Rebecca, daughter of Isaac and Leah (Baer) Witmer, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 8, 1875; died at South Waterloo Hospital, Galt, Ont., as the result of a stroke, May 26, 1967; aged 91 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Dec. 29, 1896, she was married to Enoch Gingrich, who died in 1961. Surviving are 7 sons (John, Cecil, Lorne, Arnold, Arthur, Clayton, and Wayne), 5 daughters (Ida--Mrs. Joseph Cressman, Bertha--Mrs. Stanley Moyer, Mrs. Anetta Witmer, Cora--Mrs. Harold Groh, and Mary--Mrs. Freeman Austin), 44 grandchildren, and 54 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by 4 brothers and 5 sisters. She was a member of First Mennonite, Kitchener, where funeral services were held May 29, with Robert N. Johnson, Rufus Jutzi, and C. F. Derstine officiating.
Good, John L., son of the late Samuel G. and Anna (Longenecker) Good, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., died at his home of a heart attack; aged 86 y. 3 m. 10 d. Surviving are 3 brothers and one sister (Amos L., Samuel L., George L., and Annie Hoover). He was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held May 29, with Benj. Weaver in charge.
Hochstetler, Mary Ann, daughter of Peter and Katherine (Roszhart) Schrock, was born at Chenoa, Ill., July 10, 1896; died at Kalona Iowa, May 23, 1967; aged 70 y. 10 m. 13 d. On Feb. 9, 1927, she was married to Aaron Hochstetler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Franklin, Samuel, Ruby--Mrs. Leo Cutshall, Gladys, and Edna--Mrs. Gene Miller), 2 sisters (Katherine Schrock and Mrs. Emma Guengerich), and 2 brothers (Dan and Joe). She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held May 25, with J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.
Transcriber's note: "J. John J. Miller" is as in the original.
Hoover, Celesta, daughter of Henry and Fannie (Baumgardner) Kauffman, was born in Clinton Twp., May 23, 1887; died at Elkhart General Hospital, June 2, 1967; aged 80 y. 9 d. On Dec. 22, 1917, she was married to J. William Hoover, who died Mar. 31, 1934. Surviving are 2 children (Lloyd W. and Mary--Mrs. Virgil Weaver), 2 brothers (Amsa and Alvin), on sister (Carrie), and 9 grandchildren. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Brick Church, where funeral services were held June 5, with Mahlon Miller and Paul Hoover officiating.
Nyce, Harvey M., son of Jacob and Nancy (Mininger) Nyce, was born in Franconia Twp., Aug. 26, 1883; died at Silverstream Nursing Home, Montgomery Co., Pa., June 2, 1967; aged 83 y. 9 m. 7 d. On Sept. 17, 1904, he was married to Katie (Nyce) Nyce, who died Sept. 27, 1930. Surviving are 7 children (Lillie--Mrs. Jacob S. Landis, Henry N., Anna--Mrs. Lyle Frankenfield, Naomi--Mrs. Hillard Roth, Minnie--Mrs. Abram Kurtz, Harvey N., and Marian--Mrs. George Moore), 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Henry and Levi). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held June 6, with Floyd Hackman, Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Ruth, Marvin D., son of Isaiah and Amanda (Delp) Ruth, was born in New Britton Twp., Pa., Oct. 5, 1888; died at Souderton, Pa., while seated in his car, June 7, 1967; aged 78 y. 8 m. 2 d. In 1915 he was married to Emma Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are one adopted son (William Yoder), one foster daughter (Mrs. Grace Christy), 3 brothers (Arthur, Willard, and Howard), 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He served on the Franconia Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities since 1925, and as secretary of the board for many years. He was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held June 10, with Henry Yoder and John E. Lapp officiating.
Selzer, Alvin, son of Henry and Ann (Bitikofer) Selzer, was born in Dundee, Ohio, July 20, 1880; died at Pioneer Lodge Rest Home, Coldwater, Kan., May 28, 1967; aged 86 y. 10 m. 8 d. On Sept. 20, 1903, he was married to Nora Loucks, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Glen, Truman, Lester, Roy, and Ernest), 5 daughters (Florence--Mrs. Harry Schultz, Opal--Mrs. Eli Bontrager, Berta--Mrs. Sanford Miller, Nellie--Mrs. Joe Schultz, and Mary Ann--Mrs. James Miller), 2 brothers (John and Edward), 35 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Two children died in infancy. Funeral services were held at the Protection church, May 31, with Milo Kauffman and Wesley Veatch officiating.
Sauder, Alvin Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Sauder, was born at Erbsville, Ont., Jan. 28, 1935; died in a drowning accident in the Mattawa River, near Mattawa, May 22, 1967; aged 32 y. 3 m. 24 d. In 1957 he was married to Elvina Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Orvie, Lloyd, and Darlene), 6 brothers (Sidney, Amsey, Melvin, George, Nelson, and Orvie), and 3 sisters (Salinda--Mrs. John Gingrich, Betty--Mrs. Edwin Martin, and Lydia Ann). He was a member of the Elmira (Ont.) Church, were memorial services were held June 1, with Vernon Leis and Emerson Dorsch officiating.
Shank, Amos Miller, son of David and Clara Shank, was born Apr. 27, 1892; died at Martin Manor Rest Home, Apr. 21, 1967; aged 74 y. 11 m. 25 d. He was married to Bessie Mellott, who survives. Also surviving are 6 stepchildren (Mrs. Omer Ripple, Russel Hutzell, Mrs. Alvey Burger, Charles Hutzell, Mrs. Ted Barnhart, and Alvey Hutzell) and a number of stepgrandchildren. He was a member of Stouffer's Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 24, with Reuben Martin, Mervin Martin, and Daniel Miller officiating.
Sherk, Andrew, son of Joseph and Catherine (Heximer) Sherk, was born in Rainham Twp., Ont., Nov. 10, 1874; died at his home at Selkirk, May 26, 1967; aged 92 y. 7 m. 16 d. In February 1897, he was married to Lizzie Hoover, who died in December 1898. On Sept. 5, 1900, he was married to Minnie Bandella Cooper, who died Nov. 7, 1952. Surviving are 4 children (Lilly--Mrs. Victor Otterman, Richard, Albert, and Harley), 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Clara) preceded him in death in 1940. He was a member of the Rainham church, where funeral services were held May 29, with Orrie Gingrich officiating; interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Waterford, Ont.
Snyder, Christ E., son of the late John G. and Fianna (Eby) Snyder, was born Oct. 14, 1873; died at the St. Joseph Hospital, Apr. 22, 1967; aged 93 y. 6 m. 8 d. He was married to Emma H. Bucher, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Mary--Mrs. Henry B. Heller, Mrs. Lottie Smith, Martha B., Mrs. Earla Dombach, Elam B., and Mabel--Mrs. Henry Kauffman), 23 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Hernley's Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 25, with Homer Bomberger, Clyde Metzler, and Paul Witmer officiating; interment in Hess Church Cemetery.
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