Gingerich.- Harvey Advan, son of Joel and Nancy (Miller) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Feb. 21, 1887; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1968; aged 81 y. 7 m. 18 d. On July 20, 1908, he was married to Laura Stutzman, who died in 1931. On Aug. 2, 1938, he was married to May Nedrow, who died in 1964. Surviving are 3 sons (Adwin, Archie, and Raymond), 2 stepchildren, 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joe P., Alva, and Frank), and 4 sisters (Mary, Sally, Lucy, and Lydia-Mrs. Merton Miller). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Myrtle) and one son (Ora). He was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 12, with J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.
Harder.- Edna E., daughter of Charles and Helena (Witzke) Harder, was born at Latham, Mo., Dec. 18, 1898; died at Leoti, Kan., as a result of an automobile accident, Oct. 7, 1968: aged 69 y. 9 m. 19 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. C. B. Driver and Mrs. A. C. Brunk) and one brother (John). She was a member of the Mesa Hill Bible Church of Colorado Springs, Colo. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion Church, Versailles, Mo., Oct. 10, with LeRoy Gingerich and J. P. Brubaker officiating.
Lehman.- Lisa Jane, daughter of Merlin and Janet (Schloneger) Lehman, was born at Canton, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1964; died when struck by an automobile on the road in front of her home at the western end of Kidron, Oct. 16, 1968; aged 4 y. 19 d. Surviving are her parents, one older sister (Linda Joy), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schloneger), and paternal grandmother (Mrs. Sylvester Lehman). She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister who both died in infancy. Funeral services were held at the Kidron Church, Oct. 18, with Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter officiating.
Unruh.- J. Lee son of Daniel J. and Mary Unruh, was born Aug. 31, 1909; died, as a result of a car-truck accident, Sept. 20, 1968; aged 59 y. 20 d. On Nov. 8, 1936, he was married to Lois E. Metzler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ken, Gary, Phil, and Stan), one sister (Alta Crawford), and 2 brothers (Irvin and Denver). He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother (Orvel). He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church, Harper, Kan., where funeral services were held Sept. 22, with Eugene Herr, Gideon Yoder, and Edsel White officiating.
Zehr.- Emanuel B., son of Christian I. and Elizabeth (Bender) Zehr, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Nov. 26. 1893; died at Tavistock, Ont., of a heart attack, Oct. 14, 1968; aged 74 y. 10 m. 18 d. On Sept. 23, 1915, he was married to Emma Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Austin, Edward, and Elmer), 3 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Amos Zehr, Ada- Mrs. Oliver Yantzi, and Dorothy-Mrs. Orval Lichty), 22 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Tavistock Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Oct. 17, with Wilmer R. Martin, Henry Yantzi, and Daniel Wagler officiating; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.
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Birkey.- Andrew F., son of Valentine and Phoebe Birkey, was born at Walnut, Ill., Dec. 14, 1884; died at the Mercy Hospital, Urbana, Ill., of a heart attack, Oct. 2, 1968; aged 83 y. 9 m. 18 d. On Dec. 28, 1911, he was married to Fannie Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harold), one daughter (Mrs. Helen deSimone), 2 grandsons, and one sister (Mrs. Lenas Birky). He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 5, with J. Alton Horst and Irvin Nussbaum officiating.
Gerber.- Sarah Hostetler, daughter of John and Mattie (Mast) Hostetler, was born at Trail, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1909; died at her home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, of a heart attack, Oct. 15, 1968; aged 59 y. 12 d. On June 1, 1936, she was married to Paul Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Charlene), 2 sons (Stanley and Gene), 2 brothers (Wayne and Moses), and one sister (Erdine-Mrs. Roger Horrisberger). She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 17, with Paul R. Miller officiating.
Gerig.- Ida E., daughter of Jacob and Mary (Reck) Boshart, was born at Milford, Neb., Jan. 5, 1902; died at the Lebanon (Ore.) Community Hospital, Oct. 16, 1968; aged 66 y. 9 m. 11 d. On Oct. 10, 1919, she was married to Christian C. Gerig, who died Aug. 28, 1959. Surviving are 4 sons (Irvin, Clarence, Norman, and Dean), 3 daughters (Hazel Eby, Ruth-Mrs. Dale Birky, and Laura-Mrs. J. M. Rhodes), 23 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Kate Reil and Bertha-Mrs. Henry Gerig), and one brother (Elmer). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Evelyn), one infant granddaughter, one son-in-law, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 19, with N. M. Birky and Veri Nofziger officiating.
Ingold.- Katie, daughter of Daniel and Magdalena Grieser,
was born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 15, 1877; died at the Washington
(Ill.) Nursing Home, Aug. 30, 1968; aged 91 y. 7 m. 15 d. In 1894,
she was married to David Ingold, who died several years ago. Surviving
are 3 daughters (Mrs. Lydia Weaver*, Mrs. Mary Slagell, and Mrs.
Catherine Knox), 4 sons (Ray, Harvey, Joe, and Daniel), 34 grandchildren,
92 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She
was the last of a family of 8 children. She was a member of the
East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 2, with
J. A. Heiser and Norman Kauffman officiating.
*Transcriber's Note: it is Mrs. Lena Weaver.
Kropf.- Joseph L., son of the late David and Magdalena (Lichty) Kropf. was born near Milverton, Ont., May 18, 1874; died at the Brunner Rest Home, Aug. 31, 1968; aged 94 y. 3 m. 21 d. On Nov. 21, 1901, he was married to Rebecca Mank, who died Dec. 21, 1916. In 1917, he was married to Mary Lichty, who died the following year. In 1919, he was married to Nancy Leis, who died Oct. 6, 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Alvin and William), one daughter (Adella-Mrs. Herman Kipfer), 9 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (David), and 2 sisters (Fanny-Mrs. Chris Brunk and Leah-Mrs. George Poole). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 2, with Chris Streicher and Chris 0. Erb officiating.
Landis.- Harry M., son of the late Elam B. and Magdalena (Martin) Landis, was born in Ephrata Twp., Pa., Mar. 28, 1886; died unexpectedly, June 21, 1968; aged 82 y. 2 m. 24 d. His wife, Emma Myer Landis, preceded him in death, Feb.-1951. Surviving are 4 sons (John M., Paul M., Ivan M., and Luke M.), 9 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Jacob Snader, Norma-Mrs. Paul H. Weaver, Anna, Ruth-Mrs. Norman N. Eberly, Martha, Lena, Ada, Esther-Mrs. Nelson Charles, and Grace-Mrs. Herschel Baily), 36 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 2 half sisters (Mrs. Alice Witmer and Ruth-Mrs. Moses Sommers), one stepsister (Mrs. Paul Martin), and 2 stepbrothers (John and Aaron Burkholder). He was a member of Metzler's Church, where funeral services were held June 25, with Amos Sauder, Roy Martin, and Ray Geigley officiating.
Rudy.- Arzula Mae, daughter of John S. and Ida (Krabill) Ramseyer, was born at Smithville Ohio, Dec. 25, 1913; died at the Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, of a heart condition, Oct 16, 1968; aged 54 y. 9 m. 21 d. In June 1938, she was married to Doyle Rudy, who survives. Also surviving are her mother and one brother (Warren E.). She was preceded in death by her father in 1933 and one sister (Zelta Royer) on Apr. 23, 1968. She was a member of the Oak Crove Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 19, with Lotus Troyer officiating.
Swope.- Ward Joseph, son of Ira B. and Emma (Pullino) Swope, was born at Dayton, Va., Nov 1, 1912; died at Sterling, Ill., Oct. 20, 1968; aged 55 y. 11 m. 19 d. In 1937 he was married to Irene Haven, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children, his father and stepmother (Selina Jennings), one sister (Mrs. Lester Martin), and one brother (Earl). He was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church, where Funeral services were held Oct. 23.
Wise.- Aaron, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Studebaker) Wise, was born near Delphi, Ind., June 28, 1886; died at his home in Wakarusa Ind., Oct. 12, 1968; aged 82 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Oct. 12, 1918, he was married to Nettie Culp, who survives. His death came on their golden wedding anniversary. Also surviving are one brother (Samuel) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Salem Church. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church, Oct. 15, with Harold D. Myers and D. A. Yoder officiating; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Wogomon.- Benjamin J., son of James and Eliza (Yoder) Wogomon, was born Feb. 15, 1892, died at Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Sept 8, 1968; aged 76 y. 6 m. 24 d. On July 31, 1915, he was married to Bessie Billman, who died June 12, 1961. Surviving are 4 children (Walter, Mabel-Mrs. Harold Healey, Clara-Mrs. Harry Weldy, and Kenneth), 9 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Olive Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 11, with Richard Hostetler and D. A. Yoder officiating.
Yoder,- Ada S., daughter of Peter D. and Anna (Hershberger) Shetler, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, July 30, 1887; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa. Oct. 22, 1968; aged 81 y. 2 m. 22 d. On Dec. 25, 1907, she was married to Isaiah P. Yoder, who died in 1951. Surviving are one daughter (Evelyn Florentine), 3 brothers (Alvin P., Lloyd D., and Milton), and one sister (Blanche Shetler Brown). She was preceded in death by one son (Walter Brenhard). She was a member of the Kalona Church. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Oct. 25 with J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating; interment in East Union Cemetery.
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Berkey.- Cletus H., son of Levi and Loretta (Miller) Berkey, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Oct. 22, 1907; died on his farm, Shipshewana, of a heart attack while unloading corn, Oct. 11, 1968; aged 60 y. 11 m. 19 d. On Mar. 30, 1930, he was married to Clara Ellen Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Austin), 2 daughters (Marilyn and Rosaleta), 4 grandchildren, his mother, 5 brothers (Harley, Albert, Elvon, Ora, and Perry), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Howard Berkeypile and Mrs. Melvin Kauffman). He was preceded in death by one son (Dwight). He was a member of the Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 14, with Orvin H. Hooley and Homer Swartzentruber officiating.
Byers.- Dorothy Laverne, daughter of the late Emanuel J. and Leah (Gindlesperger) Berkey, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 1, 1923; died at the Somerset (Pa.) Community Hospital, Aug. 25, 1968; aged 45 y. 6m. 16 d. She is survived by her husband, William H., 6 children (Carolyn-Mrs. Edward J. Boncoski, Rodger L., Darlene-Mrs. Emerson Turner, Dennis, Debra, and Cindy), 6 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Owen Weaver and Blanche-Mrs. John Speicher). She was a member of Carpenters Park Church. Funeral services were held at the Blough Church, Aug. 28, with John Stahl and Ammon Shetler officiating.
Clemmer.- Hiram M., son of Hiram and Emaline (Moyer) Clemmer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Mar. 10, 1889; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 25, 1968; aged 79 y, 7 m. 15 d. On Mar. 31, 1917, he was married to Mary Emma Rappold, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Marcus R., Abram, and Paul), one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Sylvanus Kratz), 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Menno Souder and Emma), and one brother (Laaden). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 29, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Erb.- Louis M., son of John and Mary Ann (Miller) Erb, was born at Beaver Crossing, Neb., Mar. 17, 1898; died at Seward Memorial Hospital, Oct. 26, 1968; aged 70 y. 7 m. 9 d. On Feb. 22, 1923, he was married to Mabel U. Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Milton, Ronald, and Illa Mae-Mrs. Paul Yoder), 13 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Nance). He was preceded in death by one granddaughter (Diane Yoder), his parents, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Bellwood Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 28, with John M. Landis and W. T. Israel officiating; interment in Blue Mound Cemetery, near Milford, Neb.
Esch.- Minnie Mae, daughter of Joseph and Rebecca (Yoder) Kurtz, was born in Noble Co., Ind., May 8, 1884; died at the Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Sept. 25, 1968; aged 84 y. 4 m. 17 d. On July 8, 1909, she was married to Samuel Esch, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Iva B. Fehr, Eunice E. Wander, Vernon D., George F., Wilber C., Mahlon G., Ruth L. Chonka, and Paul J.), 41 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (James H.). She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 27, with Ira A. Kurtz and C. J. Kurtz officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.
Frazier.- Bessie, daughter of John E. and Mary (Kennedy) Craig, was born in Augusta Co., Va., 0ct. 18, 1891; died of a heart attack, Oct. 10, 1968; aged 76 y. 11 m. 22 d. On May 17, 1916, she was married to Everett Frazier, who died Dec. 14, 1963. Surviving are one son (Clifton E.), one daughter (Grace-Mrs. W. L. Taylor), 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Martin, Mrs. Ada Smiley, and Mrs. Fannie Blosser), and 3 brothers (Ernest, Charles, and Arthur). She was a member of the Hildebrand Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 12, with Marion Weaver, Alvin Gascho, and Menno S. Brunk officiating.
Frey.- Clara J., daughter of the late Harry and Minnie (Miller) Barefoot, was born in Manor Twp., Pa., Sept. 25, 1887; died at the home of her son, Russel, Millersville, Pa., Oct. 16, 1968; aged 81 y. 21 d. She was married to Enos K. Frey, who preceded her in death in 1959. Surviving are 8 children (Blanche-Mrs. Russel Enterline, Enos, Jr., Mrs. Alta Furlow, Beatrice-Mrs. Lloyd Moseman, Victor M., Russel, Mildred-Mrs. Paul Binkley, and Mary-Mrs. C. Richard Neff), 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Masonville Church, where funeral services were held, with Aaron Souders and Mahlon Hess officiating; interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.
King.- John Y., son of Levi J. and Barbra E. (Yoder) King, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Dec. 11, 1879; died of age and acute infection at the Bellefontaine Hospital, Logan Co., Ohio, Oct. 21. 1968; aged 88 y. 10 m. 10 d. He was ordained on Jan. 3, 1907, at West Liberty and served as pastor of the Bethel Church. He also served at Huber, New Carlisle, Ohio, for one year, and as secretary for the Ohio Conference. Surviving is one sister (Lila King). He was a member of the Bethel Church. Funeral services were held at the Hostetter-Kauffman Funeral Home, Oct. 23, with Chauncey Kauffman and Ralph M. Smucker officiating; interment in Yoder Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.
Pellman.- Elizabeth, daughter of William M. and Ellen (Hart) Lauver, was born at Oakland Mills, Pa., Dec. 3, 1894; died at her home, Richfield, Pa., of complications following several strokes, Sept. 30, 1968; aged 73 y. 9 m. 27 d. On Apr. 26, 1917, she was married to LeRoy S. Pellman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Hubert R., Charles W., Richard L., and William R.), 4 daughters (Ellen-Mrs. Dwight Hartman, Freda-Mrs. Calvin Redekop, Ferne- Mrs. Vernon Glick, and Miriam-Mrs; Wilbur Maust), 21 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ida Lauver and Mrs. Mary Riche), and 5 brothers (John, Clayton, William, Ira, and Charles). She was preceded in death by one sister (Mrs Sylvia Zendt) and one brother (Joseph). She was a member of the Cross Roads Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 3, with Donald E. Lauver officiating, assisted by J. Roy Graybill and Allen Kauffman; interment in Lauver's Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Snavely.- Anna M., daughter of the late William G. and Elizabeth (Kreider) Mellinger, was born in Pequea Twp., Sept. 23, 1874; died in the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Oct. 1, 1968; aged 94 y. 8 d. She was the wife of the late Jacob H. Snavely, and is survived by one daughter (Helen-Mrs. Melvin Witmer), 2 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the New Danville Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 4, with David Thomas, Elias Groff, and Jay Garber officiating.
Thomas.- Ella Minerva, daughter of Joseph M. and Polly M. (Kaufman) Croyle, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa., Nov. 11, 1884; died at her home in the residence of her son Freeman, Johnstown, Pa., July 6, 1968; aged 83 y. 7 m. 25 d. On Feb. 22, 1906, she was married to Reuben S. Thomas, who died Oct. 13, 1956. Surviving are 2 children (Ethel A.-Mrs. Edward L. Yoder and Freeman J.), 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Moses E.). She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. She was a member of the Thomas Church. Funeral services were held at the Stahl Church, July 9, with Sanford G. Shetler and Harry C. Blough officiating; interment in Thomas Mennonite Cemetery.
Whitmer.- C. Walter, son of Leslie and Hazel (Hohn) Whitmer, was born at Winona, Ill., May 16, 1926; died in an automobile accident at Glenwood Springs, Colo., Oct. 3, 1968; aged 42 y. 4 m. 18 d. On June 17, 1950, he was married to Frances Birky, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lyle), 2 daughters (Virginia and Karen), his parents, 3 brothers (Leslie A., Kenneth, and Donald), and 6 sisters (Mrs. Dorothy Hofstatter, Mrs. Lois Miller, Mrs. Evelyn Bland, Mrs. Loretta Bowald, Mrs. Mildred Mizell, and Mrs. Una Mae Kendrick). He was preceded in death by one son (Gerald). He was a member of the Glenwood Springs Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 7, with J. Leon Martin officiating; interment in Rosebud Cemetery, Glenwood Springs, Colo.
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Dettwiler.- Lydia, daughter of Joseph C. and Anna (Kauffman) Driver, was born at Larned, Kan., Oct. 18, 1910; died at La Junta, Colo., after a lengthy illness with cancer, Aug. 4, 1968; aged 57 y. 9 m. 17 d. On June 10, 1961, she was married to Harry Dettwiler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 stepchildren (Norma Cooper, Harry, Jr., and Ann Ruth Schroeder), 6 step-grandchildren, her mother, one sister (Mrs. Esther Evers), and 2 brothers (Dan D. and Jake). She was a member of the Emmanuel Church. Funeral services were held at the Peacock-Green Chapel, Aug. 7, with Wallace Jantz officiating, assisted by Menno Troyer; interment in Fairview Cemetery, La Junta, Colo.
Erb.- Violet Naomi L., daughter of William and Violet Naomi (Lesher) Erb, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 22, 1944; died at Harleysville, Pa., of viral encephalitis, Oct. 14, 1968; aged 24 y. 5 m. 22 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Leora-Mrs. Richard Timmons and Jean -Mrs. Richard Gamble), and 2 brothers (William L. and Robert L.). She was preceded in death by one brother. She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 19, with Willis Miller and Henry Ruth officiating.
Hunsberger.- Henry L., son of Horace and Rachel (Leatherman) Hunsberger, was born in Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., May 1, 1919; died Oct. 17, 1968; aged 49 y. 5 m. 18 d. On Nov. 17, 1940, he was married to Hilda Horst, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, one son (Kenneth), 4 daughters (Darlene-Mrs. Alvin Rosenberger, Jr., Elizabeth, Jean, and Helen), 3 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Perkasie Church. Funeral services were held at the Souderton Church, with Richard Detweiler, James Lapp, and John Byers officiating; interment in Perkasie Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin.- William A., son of Jacob and Adeline (Salisbury) Martin, was born in Perry Twp., Putnam Co., Ohio, July 28, 1879; died at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1968; aged 89 y. 2 m. 14 d. He is survived by his wife (Jennie L.), 3 sons (Leonard, Howard, and Ronald), 2 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Emery Prowant and Adeline), 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob, Clarence, and John), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Margaret Krebs, Mrs. Elizabeth Mason. and Mrs. Ida M. Spitznaugle). He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, with Walter Stuckey officiating; interment in Cascade Cemetery, Cloverdale, Ohio.
Miller.- John P., son of Peter J. and Malinda (Miller) Miller, was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1900; died at Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Oct. 31, 1968; aged 68 y. 22 d. On June 26, 1924, he was married to Elizabeth Hostetler, who died in 1951. On Dec. 21, 1952, he was married to Nettie Glick, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Vern, Vernon, and Duane), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Malvin P. and Daniel P.), and 2 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. A. W. Gerber and Ida-Mrs. Ray Mast). He was preceded in death by one son (Jay Wilbur). He was a member of the Goshen (Ind.) College Church. A memorial service was held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, Nov. 2. and at the Plainview Church, Aurora, Ohio, Nov. 3, with Robert Detweiler officiating at Goshen, and Elmer Stoltzfus, Eugene Yoder, and Willis Breckbill officiating at Aurora.
Miller.- Martin Z., son of Martin L. and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Miller, was born near Bainbridge, Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 20, 1882; died Nov. 3, 1968; aged 85 y. 10 m. 14 d. He was married to Rosa Mae Good, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Abner C. and Paul M.), one daughter (Elsie G.-Mrs. Henry F. Keener), 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. For 30 years he served by appointment under the Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities as an evangelist to the Hebrew people in the southeastern Pennsylvania area. He was a member of the Elizabethtown Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 6, with Walter Keener and Raymond Charles officiating; interment in Good's Mennonite Cemetery.
Mosemann.- Roy Kreider, son of the late Philip H. and Ida (Kreider) Mosemann, was born in Manheim Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., July 6, 1907; died at his home in Lancaster, Pa., after an illness of one year, Oct. 26, 1968; aged 61 y. 3 m. 20 d. On Aug. 4, 1932, he was married to Dorothy Garber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rhoda-Mrs. David McDivitt), 2 granddaughters, 3 brothers (Lloyd K., Earl, and Clyde), and 3 sisters (Anna-Mrs. J. Kenneth LeFevre, Edith-Mrs. Paul Gehman, and Edna- Mrs. Robert G. Greiner). He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 29. with James M. Shank, Luke J. Shank, and Nashon K. Nyambok officiating; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.
Moyer.- Annie Keeler, daughter of Milton and Susan (Keeler) Benner, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Nov. 24, 1882; died at Souderton, Pa., of hardening of the arteries and a series of strokes, Oct. 11, 1968; aged 85 y. 10 m. 17 d. On Nov. 8, 1902, she was married to Benjamin L. Moyer, who died June 18, 1954. Surviving are 3 children (Willis B., Mary-Mrs. Elmer Stover, and Walter B.), 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. one sister (Mrs. Herbert Dengler), and one brother (Harrison). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Martha-Mrs. Willard Bergey). She was a member of the Salford Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Oct. 15, with Marvin Anders and Henry Ruth officiating; interment in Salford Church Cemetery.
Ropp.- Samuel B., son of John and Anna (Bellar) Ropp, was born in Perth Co., Ont., July 20, 1887; died at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Ont., Oct. 29, 1968; aged 81 y. 3 m. 9 d. On Dec. 12, 1917, he was married to Alvina Baechler, who died Sept. 16, 1955. Surviving are 4 children (Vera-Mrs. Elam Shantz, Alfred, Ina-Mrs. Ward Neeb, and Luanna-Mrs. Albert Martin), 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (William and Peter). He was a member of the Zurich Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 1, with Ephraim Gingerich officiating; interment in Goshen Line Mennonite Cemetery.
Schlosser.- C!ayton. C., son of Valentine H. and Ann Elizabeth (Cassel) Schlosser, was born in Towamencin Twp., near Cedars, Pa., Feb. 2, 1890; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., from cerebral embolism, Oct. 18, 1968; aged 78 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Sept. 10, 1910, he was married to Edna C. Clemens, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Jacob, Clayton, Paul, and David). 4 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Russell Platchek, Edna-Mrs. Reuben Christophel, Mary-Mrs. Anthony Skrzat, and Pauline-Mrs. George Heilemann), 42 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Henry T. Landes and Mrs. Henry C. Mininger). He was preceded in death by one son (John), one granddaughter, and 3 grandsons. He was a member of the Towamencin Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, with Harold Fly, Menno Anders, and Ellis Mack officiating; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.
Schweitzer.- Fanny, daughter of Jonathan and Lena Troyer, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Apr. 27, 1878; died at the Union City (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 5, 1968; aged 90 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Mar. 12, 1898, she was married to Samuel Schweitzer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 children (Harold, Arthur, Earl, Mrs. Vernon Stutzman, and Mrs. Willard Stutzman). She was a member of the Beaverdam Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 8, with Donald D. Nofziger officiating. Further services were held at the Salem Church near Shickley, Neb.
Shantz.- Priscilla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Swartz, was born in Blenheim Twp., Ont., June 13, 1878; died at Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 1, 1968; aged 90 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Feb. 8, 1898, she was married to Wendell Shantz, who died in 1947. Surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd S., Ward, and Clayton), 3 daughters (Leota-Mrs. Edwin Feick, Vinetta-Mrs. Vernon Winner, and Dorothy-Mrs. Lloyd Schmitt), 22 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, one brother (Wellington), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Jemima Witmer, Mrs. Clifford Cressman, and Mrs. Susan Weber). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Nov. 4, with Robert Johnson officiating.
Shearer.- Mary Y., daughter of Samuel and Mary (Young) Kortie, was born at Neffsville, Pa., Apr. 28, 1888; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., after an illness of one year, Sept. 8, 1968; aged 80 y. 4 m. 11 d. Surviving are 5 children (Esther-Mrs. Frank S. Herr, Arlene-Mrs. Curvin Nace, Jr., Clarence K., Clyde K., and Marvin K.), 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Landis Valley Church. Funeral services were held at the Snyder and Iredale Funeral Home, Sept. 11, with Ira D. Landis and Levi M. Weaver officiating; interment in Landis Valley Cemetery.
Stauffer.- Phares K., son of Jacob N. and Lydia Z. (Kline) Stauffer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 29, 1892; died of pneumonia, Sept. 21, 1968; aged 76 y. 3 m. 22 d. On Nov. 26, 1914, he was married to Suie T. Graham, who with a son (Wilmer) died in August 1916. On Dec. 2, 1919, he was married to Ada M. Shank, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd F. and Lester S.), 5 daughters (Anna Mae, Ruth-Mrs. Elvin Mellinger, Verna-Mrs. Martin Her- shey, Mary Kathryn-Mrs. Aaron Souders, and Doris-Mrs. Richard Near), 24 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and one sister (Mrs. Mary Keperling). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Miriam and Elizabeth), who died in infancy. He was a member of the Masonville Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 25, with Elmer Kennel, Benjamin Eshbach, and Christian B. Charles officiating.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana