Gospel Herald Obituaries - July, 1968

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 26 - July 2, 1968, pages 603, 604.

Bontrager.- D. Y., son of Jonas and Katie (Yoder) Bontrager, was born near Haven, Kan., Aug. 5, 1889; died at his home. May 4, 1968; aged 78 y. 8 m. 29 d. On Mar. 10, 1912, he was married to Susan Nisley, who survives. Also sur- viving are 8 sons and 4 daughters (J. D., Ida Yoder, Abe, Dan, Roy, Ira, Clara Yoder, Eli, David, Mae Popp, Emma Lou Eastin, and Glenn), 25 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (D. K., Felty, Levi, and Eli), and 2 sisters (Mary Yoder and Sarah Miller). He was a member of the Yoder Church, where funeral services were held May 7, with Edward Yutzy and Alva Swartzendruber officiating.

Godshall.- Harry R., son of William K. and Mary (Rosenberger) Godshall, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., Jan. 22, 1878; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 5, 1968; aged 90 y. 4 m. 14 d. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters. He was a member ot the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held June 9, with Clinton Landis and Merrill Landis officiating.

Hartzler.- Corrine, daughter of Jacob and Salina (Yoder) Beiler, was born at Lancaster, Pa., June 20, 1891; died at Lewistown, Pa., from cancer, Mar. 24, 1968; aged 76 y. 9 m. 4 d. On July 12, 1958, she was married to Levi Hartzler, who died Apr. 22, 1961. Previous marriages were to Sam Plank and Harry Smucker. Surviving are 7 children (Don, Phyllis Fritz, Philip, Warren, William, Betty-Mrs. Jim Stuter, and Sam). She was a member of the Maple Grove Church. Funeral services were held at Lewistown, with Waldo E. Miller officiating.

Knepp.- Emma E., daughter of Albert and Ida (Worrell) Bonson, was born near Reedsville, Pa., Oct. 15, 1891; died at her home near Reedsville, May 28, 1968; aged 76 y. 7 m. 13 d. On Mar. 1, 1911, she was married to Charles W. Knepp, who died Oct. 21, 1961. Surviving are 4 children (Paul, Gilbert, Mabel-Mrs. Frank McCoy, and Lois-Mrs. Ronald Middlesworth), 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one sister. One son (William) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Barrville Church. Funeral services were held at Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, May 31, with Elam H. Glick officiating; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Lehman.- John Allen, son of Marvin and Oleta (Miller) Lehman, was born at Wooster, Ohio, May 6, 1951; died while swimming near Wilmot, Ohio, June 12, 1968; aged 17 y. 1 m. 6 d. He is survived by his parents, one sister (Joann), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Hofstetter and Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Sommer). He was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held June 16, with Bill Detweiler, Reuben Hofstetter, and Isaac Zuercher officiating.

Miller.- Brian Scott, son of Lester and Sharon (Walker) Miller, of Orrville, Ohio, was born Apr. 14, 1968; died at Dunlap Hospital, May 27, 1968; aged 1 m. 13 d. Surviving besides his parents are grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Enos Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Roderick) and great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cox). Funeral services were held at Desvoignes Funeral Home, Mt. Eaton, May 29, with Reuben Hofstetter officiating; interment in Kidron Church Cemetery.

Plank.- Mildred Marvene, daughter of Chester and Bertha (Good) Norris, was born near Bremen, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1924; died of a heart attack, at Lancaster, Ohio, Apr. 25, 1968; aged 43 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Mar. 20, 1947, she was married to Roy Stanley Plank, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Beverly, Vera, and Roberta), one son (Stephen), and her mother and stepfather (Bertha and Milton Headings). She was a member of the Turkey Run Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 28, with Carl Wesselhoeft and Donald Plank officiating.

Roth.- Benjamin J., son of Henry and Mary (Guth) Roth, was born near Flanagan, Ill., Feb. 28, 1895; died at Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, June 12, 1968; aged 73 y. 3 m. 11 d. On Apr. 30, 1925, he was married to Martha Schweitzer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Merton and Elaine-Mrs. Maynard Eash), 8 grandchildren, and 6 sisters (Elsie-Mrs. Perry Troyer, Lydia-Mrs. Noah Graber, Anna-Mrs. William Beckler, Ida, Mary-Mrs. Emery Wenger, and Clara-Mrs. Jake Rensberger). He was preceded in death by one son (Raymond) and 3 brothers (Alvin H., Ezra, and Clarence C.). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held June 14, with Vernon S. Gerig, Willard Leichty, and Robert Hartzler officiating.

Steckle.- Daniel S., son of Menno and Elizabeth (Shantz) Steckle, was born in Stanley Twp., Feb. 14, 1895; died at Clinton Public Hospital, June 6, 1968; aged 73 y. 3 m. 23 d. He was married to Lydia Gingerich, who died in 1934. On Nov. 9, 1939, he was married to Seleda Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (William, Paul, James, Esther, Ferne, and Mary), 4 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Menno, Allan, Oliver, and Asa), and 4 sisters (Magdalena, Hannah, Celinda, and Mary). One daughter (Ruth) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Zurich Church, where funeral services were held June 8, with Ephraim Gingerich officiating; interment in Goshen Line Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 27 - July 9, 1968, pages 627, 628.

Coffey.- Wallace Clinton, son of Henry J. and Mildred (Dodd) Coffev, was born in Nelson Co., Va., Apr. 25, 1892; died at his home near Sherando, Va., June 10, 1968; aged 76 y. 1 m. 15 d. On Sept. 12, 1915, he was married to Martha Goode, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Boyd, Harvey, and Samuel), 2 daughters (Nellie-Mrs. Elmer Umbarger and Edna-Mrs. Ira Coffey), 3 brothers (Noel, Marion, and Watson), one sister (Nannie), 18 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mountain View Church. Funeral services were held June 14, with Roy D. Kiser, B. Frank Hatter, and John D. Martin officiating; interment in Mountain Top Christian Church Cemetery.

Heishman.- Opal Frye, widow of Russell J. Heishman, was born Apr. 5, 1910; died June 11, 1968; aged 58 y. 2 m. 6 d. Surviving are 4 children (Rhoda-Mrs. Gene Martin, Carol-Mrs. Larry Garber, Irvin M., and James M.) one sister (Mrs. Laura Scott), one brother (Paul), and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the McMullen Funeral Home, June 15, with Ward Shank officiating, and at the Crest Hill Church, Wardensville, W. Va., with A. T. Rollins and Amos Rudolph officiating.

Jantzi.- David, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Nov. 11, 1896; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont, June 11, 1968; aged 71 y. 7 m. He was married to Eva Shantz, who died in 1941. On Aug. 11, 1943, he was married to Louise Groff, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Shirley-Mrs. Abner Martin), 4 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Noah and William). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 14, with Robert N. Johnson and John H. Hess officiating.

Landis.- Jacob S., son of Isaiah M. and Lizzie Ann (Shoemaker) Landis, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., July 24, 1902; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 4, 1968; aged 65 y. 10 m. 11 d. On June 14, 1924, he was married to Lillie Nyce, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Dorothy N.-Mrs. Clarence A. Halteman, Ernest N., Esther N.,- Mrs. Leonard C. Roth, Richard N., and Jacob N.), 2 brothers (Elwood S. and Isaiah S.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Howard F. Bergey, Mrs. Titus M. Landis, and Mrs. Elmer Kratz), and 8 grandchildren. One infant daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Franconia Church. Funeral services were held at the Sommers Funeral Home, June 8, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Stauffer.- Ezra Nelson, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Sept. 1, 1878; died at Fair-Moor Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., May 13, 1968; aged 89 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Nov. 25, 1902, he was married to Lydia Reed, who died Apr. 6, 1954. Surviving are 4 sons (Nelson, Earl, Lloyd, and Elmer), 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. John Leinbach, Clara-Mrs. Walter Pletcher, and Florence-Mrs. Clair Knepp), 12 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held May 16, with Mahlon Miller and Paul Hoover officiating.

Stoltzfus.- Sadie S., daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Smucker, was born at New Holland, Pa., Oct. 11, 1933; died of congestion of the heart, at Lancaster, Pa., June 14, 1968; aged 34 y. 8 m. 3 d. On Nov. 5, 1953, she was married to David K. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Arlene and Dianne). She was a member of the Monterey Church, where funeral services were held June 18, with Gordon D. Zook and John I. Smucker officiating; interment in Eby Cemetery, Leola.

Weber.- Angus S., son of Samuel W. and Susanna (Shantz) Weber, was born at Floradale, Ont., Dec. 14, 1888; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 1, 1968; aged 79 y. 5 m. 18 d. He was married to Ada Brubacher, who died in July 1948. On Sept. 3, 1959, he was married to Adeline Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (George D., John A., and Walter), one daughter (Beatrice-Mrs. Joseph Snyder), one sister (Louisa-Mrs. Oliver Snider), and 15 grand- children. Three sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held June 4, with Glenn Brubacher and Simon Martin officiating.

Wenger.- Shannon Carl, son of John and Joyce (Cortez) Wenger, was born at New Orleans, La., June 7, 1968; died at Southern Baptist Hospital, from erythroblastosis (RH baby), June 9, 1968; aged 2 d. Funeral services were held at the home of the grandfather, John E. Wenger, pastor of Des Allemands Church.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 28 - July 16, 1968, page 652.

Cressman.- May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Hunsberger, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 9, 1968; aged 69 y. 9 m. 29 d. In 1922 she was married to Edmund Cressman, who predeceased her in 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (Leonard and Orval), 4 daughters (Mildred-Mrs. John Nafziger, Gladys-Mrs. Howard Cressman, Pearl, and Verna-Mrs. Edgar Gingerich), and one sister (Nora-Mrs. Dilman Snyder). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary) and one brother (Eldon). She was a member of the Biehn Church. Funeral services were held June 12, with Irvin Cressman and Curtis Cressman officiating.

King,.- Jacob Jonathan, son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Miller) King was born near Garden City; Mo., Jan. 2, 1899, died at Tofield (Alta.) Hospital, June 11, 1968; aged 69 y. 5 m. 9 d. On July 28, 1921, he was married to Ida Mae Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Leonard, Hilda-Mrs. Lloyd Good, Morley, and Lola-Mrs. Bob Boyce), 10 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Nora Stauffer and Christina Bender). One brother and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Salem Church, June 15, with Harold R. Boettger, Milo D. Stutzman, and Stanley D. Shantz officiating.

Martin.- Gwendolyn Fay, daughter of Joseph B and Ruth (Clemmer) Martin, was born at Lansdale, Pa., May 21, 1959; died June 21, 1968, at Lansdale, R.D., where she was struck by a car and killed instantly, while riding bicycle near her home; aged 9 y. 1 m. Surviving besides the parents are one sister (Gail), 3 brothers (Darrel, Donald, and Dennis), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jacob E. Martin, Sr.), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Levi Clemmer). She attended the Ambler Church. Funeral services were held at Plains Church, June 25, by Gerald A. Benner and John E. Lapp.

Myers.- Hiram, son of Benjamin and Martha Myers, was born in New Providence Twp., Pa., June 20, 1886; died at Lancaster General Hospital, June 22, 1968; aged 82 y. 2 d. He was married to Louisa White, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lloyd C.), 2 daughters (Mary L.-Mrs. Clair D. Eshleman and Ruth E.-Mrs. John H. Herman, Jr.), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Strasburg Church, where funeral services were held June 25, with Clayton Keener, Emory Herr, and Charles Good officiating.

Schertz.- Arthur Louis son of Peter and Pauline Schertz, was born at Havelock, Iowa, Feb. 8, 1905; died at his home in Tiffin, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1968; aged 62 y. 11 m. 12 d. In 1942, he was married to Ada Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Ralph and Carl) and 2 sisters (Elsie Schertz and Mable Schertz). Two sisters and 7 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Manson Church, Jan. 24, with Nick Stoltzfus and James Detweiler officiating; interment in Memorial Park, Ft. Dodge, Iowa.

Springer.- Magdalena, daughter of Christian and Barbara (Sutter) Augsburger, was born at Delavan, Ill., Sept. 9, 1881; died at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., May 8, 1968; aged 86 y 7 m. 29 d. On Sept. 7, 1910, she was married to David P. Springer, who died May 17, 1919. Surviving are one daughter (Imogene-Mrs. Leon Lapp), 2 stepdaughters (Irene Springer and Myrtle-Mrs. Art Eagar), one grandson, and 3 stepgrandchildren. Three daughters (Beulah, Eunice, and Leta) and one son (David) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held May 11, with Ivan J. Kauffmann officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 29 - July 23, 1968, pages 675, 676.

Delp.- Warren N., son of Joseph and Mary (Nase) Delp, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Jan. 26, 1885; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 13, 1968; aged 83 y. 4 m. 18 d. On Feb. 12, 1910, he was married to Fannie 0. Moyer, who died Apr. 16, 1916. On Oct. 25, 1925, he was married to Mamie Derstine Kulp, who died Dec. 5, 1965. Surviving are 3 sons and 4 daughters (Ernest Delp, Verna-Mrs. Norman Alderfer, Pearl Kulp, Linneaus Kulp, Rowland Kulp, Anna-Mrs. Harley Gehman, and Alma -Mrs. Sam Derstine), 20 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held June 17, with Henry Ruth and Willis Miller officiating.

Dunham.- Alvena, daughter of Dean and Hazel (Fleener) Birky, was born at Kouts, Ind., May 18, 1924; died in an auto accident near Portage, Ind., June 8, 1968; aged 44 y. 21 d. On Aug. 5, 1944, she was married to LeRoy Dunham, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, one son (Gregory), one sister (Lorna-Mrs. Orville Birky), and 3 brothers (Vernon, Eldon, and Lloyd). A daughter (Diane) was killed in the same accident. She was a member of the Hopewell Church, where funeral services were held June 11, with Samuel S. Miller, Emanuel S. Birky, and John F. Murray officiating.

Dunham.- Diane, daughter of LeRoy and Alvena (Birky) Dunham, was born at Valparaiso, Ind., June 13, 1945; died in an auto accident near Portage, Ind., June 8, 1968; aged 22 y. 11 m. 26 d. On June 22 she was to have been married to Allen Gingerich, who with her mother was killed in the same accident. Surviving are her father, one brother (Gregory), and her maternal grand-parents (Mr. and Mrs. Dean Birky). She was a member of the Hopewell Church, where funeral services were held June 11, with Samuel S. Miller, Emanuel S. Birky, and John F. Murray officiating.

Gingerich.- Allen, son of Joe and Ada (Martin) Gingerich, was born at Valparaiso, Ind., May 29, 1945; died in an auto accident near Portage, Ind., June 8, 1968; aged 23 y. 10 d. On June 22 he was to have been married to Diane Dunham, who was killed in the same accident. Besides his parents he is survived by 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Maynard Gibson, Janet-Mrs. Roland Good, and Lydia-Mrs. John Kreiger), 3 brothers (James, Richard, and Don), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Art Martin). He was a member of the Hopewell Church, where funeral services were held June 11, with Samuel S. Miller, Emanuel S. Birky, and John F. Murray officiating.

Harder.- Emily Edith, daughter of Charles and Helena (Witzke) Harder, was born at Latham, Mo.. May 2, 1893; died at the Kidwell Rest Home, Versailles, Mo., June 28, 1968; aged 75 y. 1 m. 26 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. C. B. Driver, Edna Harder, and Mrs. A. C. Brunk) and 2 brothers (Jonas and John). Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion Church, with J. P. Brubaker and LeRoy Gingerich officiating.

Hershberger.- Ammon A., son of Absalom and Sarah (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born at Milford, Neb., Oct. 29, 1885; died at the Corry (Pa.) Memorial Hospital, June 5, 1968; aged 82 y. 7 m. 6 d. On Oct. 10, 1907, he was married to Lydia Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Irvin Roth, Ruth-Mrs. Clayton Troyer, and Arlene-Mrs. Cecil Reynolds), 2 sons (Clyde and Willard), 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. La- vina Rediger, Mrs. Iva Hauder, and Mrs. Lucinda Earnest), and one brother (Ezra). He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers, one sister, and a great-grandson. He was a member of the Beaverdam Church, where funeral services were held June 7, with Donald Nofziger officiating.

Hochstetler.- Ben E., son of Emmanuel J. and Mary (Weaver) Hochstetler, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1893; died at Millersburg Ohio, June 1, 1968; aged 75 y. 4 m. 15 d. On Jan. 27, 1917, he was married to Ora Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Asa, Perry, and Homer) and 5 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Elmer Schrock, Ada-Mrs. Jacob Chupp, Anna- Mrs. Jonathan Miller, Maude-Mrs. Jeptha Smucker, and Verna-Mrs. Calvin Troyer). He was a member of the Millersburg Church. Funeral services were held at the Martin's Creek Church, June 5, with Paul Lantz and Roman Stutzman officiating.

Kauffman.- Daniel D., son of Daniel and Susana (Voder) Kauffman, was born near Hubbard, Ore., Dec. 12, 1881; died at his home in Chicago, Ill., June 27, 1968; aged 86 y. 6 m. 16 d. On Mar. 12, 1911, he was married to Mollie Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Lewis, Ruth, and Elda), 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Englewood Church. Funeral services were held June 29, with Stanlee Kauffman officiating.

Kraft.- Eugene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Kraft, was born at Waterloo, Ont, Mar. 2, 1904; died in an auto accident at Windsor, Ont., June 28, 1968; aged 64 y. 3 m. 26 d. On Apr. 20, 1924, he was married to Edna Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Esther- Mrs. Allan Gordon) and 3 brothers (Herbert, Edgar, and Alfred). He was preceded in death by one brother. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 2, with Howard Good and Wm. H. Finch officiating.

Landis.- Hannah H., daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Hackman) Halteman, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Aug. 6, 1881; died at the home of her son, June 23, 1968; aged 86 y. 10 m. 17 d. On Nov. 17, 1901, she was married to Isaac R. Landis, who died Feb. 12, 1962. Surviving are one son (Arthur), 4 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held June 28, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Moyer.- Ida Landis, daughter of Henry C. and Elizabeth (Landis) Moyer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Jan. 1, 1890; died at the Valley Forge Medical Center, of kidney disease, June 3, 1968; aged 78 y. 5 m. 2 d. On June 29, 1919, she was married to Wilson L. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Melvin and Mary), 2 stepchildren (Preston K. Moyer and Eva -Mrs. Ellis Bergey), 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother (Harris), and 4 sisters (Maggie Young, Mrs. Willis Moyer, Mrs. Isaac Hallman, and Edith Moyer). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held June 6, with Henry Ruth and Willis Miller officiating.

Shantz.- Jeremiah, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 5, 1888; died at Coutts Pavilion, Kitchener, Ont., after an extended illness, June 30, 1968; aged 79 y. 11 m. 25 d. He was married to Maryann Weber, who died in 1961. Surviving are 2 sons (Abner and Earl) and 5 grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Shantz Church, where funeral services were held July 3, with Leslie Witmer and Lester Kehl officiating.

Shenk.- Norman B., son of the late Isaac and Adaline (Blocher) Shenk, was born in Lebanon Co., Pa., Aug. 6, 1896; died at the Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., June 1, 1968; aged 71 y. 9 m. 26 d. He was the last survivor of his immediate family. He was a member of the Elizabethtown Church. Funeral services were held at the Frank S. Miller Funeral Home, June 5, with Walter L. Keener and Clarence E. Lutz officiating; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Smith.- Charles A., son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Smith, was born in Attica Twp., Mich., May 20, 1898; died at the Ferguson Convalescent Home, Lapeer, Mich., after a long illness, May 23, 1968; aged 70 y. 3 d. Surviving are his wife (Mable), 2 sons, and 7 grandchildren. He was a member of the Bethany Church, Imlay City, Mich., where funeral services were held May 26, with Leonard Schmucker officiating; interment in Almont (Mich.) Cemetery.

Yoder.- Janelle Sue, daughter of Carl and Naomi (Schrock) Yoder, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, June 19, 1965; died by drowning, July 1, 1968; aged 3 y. 12 d. Surviving besides her parents are 2 sisters (Marcia and Mary Beth), one brother (Kevin), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs W. E. Schrock and Ida Yoder). She was preceded in death by a sister and grandfather. Funeral services were held at the Berlin Church, July 3, with Paul Hummel officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 30 - July 30, 1968, pages 691, 692.

Cox.- Hattie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall, was born Sept. 17, 1881; died at Richmond, Va., June 26, 1968; aged 86 y. 9 m. 9 d. She was married to William Thomas Cox in 1898. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Doris Hague, Mrs. Violet Durrette, Mrs. Goldie Greenwood, Mrs. Pearl Sylvester, and Mrs. Edith Bohannon), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Banton and Mrs. Clara Warren), 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Richmond Church.

Kropf.- Ezra, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Roth) Kropf, was born in Virginia, May 9, 1899; died at Tavistock, Ont., July 2, 1968; aged 69 y. 1 m. 23 d. On Jan. 9, 1923, he was married to Katie Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lorne and John), 4 daughters (Violet-Mrs. Donald Moores, Erma, Mary-Mrs. Ellis Shantz, and Verna-Mrs. Sam Martin), 14 grand- children, and his twin sister (Mrs. Rudy Roth). He was a member of the Cassel Church. Funeral services were held July 5, with Henry Yantzi and Vernon Zehr officiating.

Leichty.- Peter, was born Aug. 10, 1896; died of a heart attack at Goshen, Ind., July 3, 1968; aged 71 y. 10 m. 23 d. He was married to Faye Kauffman, who died after less than a year of marriage. On June 19, 1955, he was married to Fannie Schmucker, who survives. Also sur- viving are 3 stepsons (Harley Schmucker, Eli Schmucker, and Paul Schmucker), one step- daughter (Edna-Mrs. Donald Hoover), 10 step-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Samuel and David). He was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held July 6, with Vernon E. Bontreger and Ray Keim officiating; interment in Rock Run Cemetery.

Marner.- Carrie L., daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Shrock) Troyer, was born in Howard Co., Ind., July 18, 1900; died June 28, 1968; aged 67 y. 1l m. 10 d. On Jan. 28, 1921, she was married to Joseph Marner, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Eugene, Kenneth, Wayne, Wilbur, and Larry), one daughter (Beulah-Mrs. Clarence Cobb), 21 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Percy and Orville), and one sister (Mrs. Jennie Yoder). She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held June 30, with Harold Mast and Clayton Sommers officiating; interment in Hensler Cemetery.

Martin.- Daniel E., son of Daniel S. and Magdalena (Eby) Martin, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 23, 1868; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., June 9, 1968; aged 99 y. 7 m. 17 d. He was married Oct. 20, 1896, and his wife died Nov. 1, 1929. He is survived by 2 sons (Jesse B. and Enoch B.). Two daughters, 7 sisters, and one brother predeceased him. He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held June 12, with Glenn Brubacher and Walter Brubacher officiating; interment in Martin's Cemetery.

Miller.- Moses Gilbert, son of William J. and Frances (Gerber) Miller, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Apr. 18, 1900; died at the Cleveland (Ohio) Clinic, July 3, 1968; aged 68 y. 2 m. 15 d. On Dec. 24, 1919, he was married to Helen Schaeppe Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Imogene Cyphers, Erma Lou-Mrs. Norman Sommer, Mary Louise-Mrs. Ellis Zuercher, and Alice-Mrs. Clayton Zuercher), one sister (Mrs. Mary Ann Hershberger), one brother (Orus W.), and 16 grandchildren. One daughter (Agnes) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Orrville Church, where funeral services were held July 6, with Isaac Zuercher and J. Lester Graybill officiating; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Thoman.- Saloma, daughter of Levi and Rebecca (Knepp) Kanagy, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Jan. 28, 1876; died at West Liberty, Ohio, July 6, 1968; aged 92 y. 5 m. 8 d. On Dec. 28, 1897, she was married to John Thoman, who died Apr. 21, 1935. Surviving are 2 sons (Fred and Freeman), 4 daughters (Laura, Cecile-Mrs. Paul Blackwell, Anna Belle-Mrs. James Grimes, and Katharine-Mrs. Earl Hartzler), 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one brother (Glen), and one sister (Laura Plank). Four sisters, 2 brothers, and one stepson preceded her in death. She was a member of the South Union Church. Funeral services were held at the Kauffman Funeral Home, West Liberty, July 9, with Roy S. Koch officiating; interment in Yoder Cemetery.

Welfley.- Jacob, son of Conrad and Mary (Keeler) Welfley, was born near Perkiomenville, Pa., Mar. 3, 1893; died at the Styer Home, Pennsburg, Pa., July 6, 1968; aged 75 y. 4 m. 3 d. He was a member of the Perkiomenville Church. Funeral services were held at the Benner Funeral Home, Red Hill, July 10, with Stanley Godshall and Abram G. Metz officiating; interment in Old Goshenhoppen Cemetery.

Zasio.- Mary Battin, was born in Italy, Apr. 1, 1896; died at Uhrichsville, Ohio, June 28, 1968; aged 72 y. 2 m. 27 d. She came to this country early in life. She was married to John Zasio, who died in August 1962. Surviving are 2 stepsons (Joseph and Gabrielle), one sister (Mrs. Angela Scoriot), 4 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Kidron Church. Funeral services were held at the Wilson Funeral Home, Dillonvale, June 30, with Reuben Hofstetter and Carl Gerber officiating; interment in Highland Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Ohio.

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