Frederick, Catharine O., daughter of George F. and Catharine (Oberholtzer) Frederick, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., April 11, 1899; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., of carcinoma, Mar. 7, 1969; aged 69 y. 10 m. 24 d. Surviving are one brother (N. Clayton) and nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Franconia Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Mar. 11, with Marvin Anders and Curtis Bergey officiating; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Gingerich, Lewis O., son of John C. and Elisabeth (Mishler) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Mar. 12, 1879; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 7, 1969; aged 89 y. 11 m. 23 d. On Jan. 16, 1902, he was married to Ida Yoder, who died Feb. 26, 1903. On Nov. --, 1906, he was married to Ida Miller, who died in March 1954. Surviving are 6 children (Gertrude - Mrs. Sam Bender, Pauline - Mrs. Donald Snider, Viola - Mrs. Glen Swartzendruber, Wilson J., Evelyn - Mrs. _______ Baumgartner, and Luella - Mrs. Clarence Linebaugh), 2 brothers (Chris and Frank), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Bender and Joella - Mrs. Frank Gingerich). He was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 10, with J. John J. Miller officiating.
Good, Anna G., daughter of the late Mattais and Annie (Good) Horst, was born Dec. 25, 1889; died Mar. 1, 1969, aged 79 y. 2 m. 7 d. She is survived by her husband, one son (John), one daughter (Edith), 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jacob), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Hettie Good, Maggie - Mrs. Martin Bowman, Mrs. Sallie Burkhart, and Susie - Mrs. Harry Burkhart). She was a member of the Red Run Church. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Church, Mar. 4, with Benjamin Weaver officiating.
Good, Viola Frances, daughter of John H. and Mary (Burkholder) Hartman, was born in Hinton, Va., Oct. 10, 1886; died at her home in Columbiana, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1969; aged 82 y. 4 m. 2 d. On Nov. 29, 1908, she was married to Charles Good, who died in 1957. Surviving are 4 children (Mary Lee - Mrs. Hayden Nichols, Thelma - Mrs. Joseph Lehman, Lloyd, and Daniel), 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. William Shore, Mrs. Anna Shank, Mrs. Harry Landis, and Mrs. Aldine Brenneman), and one brother (Henry). She was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 15, with Ernest Martin officiating.
Kreider, Ward E., son of Henry R. and Clara (Steiner) Kreider, was born at Wadsworth, Ohio, Mar. 11, 1903; died at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, following an illness of six years, Mar. 8, 1969; aged 65 y. 11 m. 25 d. On Sept. 2, 1928, he was married to Myrle Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Marilyn - Mrs. Gerald Studer, Sidney D., and R. Duane), 3 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Iva Stemen, Mrs. Mildred McClure, and Lucille), and one brother (Charles). He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sisters, and 2 brothers (Herman and Claude). He was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 10, with Aden Yoder officiating; interment in Maple Hill Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Barbara N., daughter of the late Martin and Barbara (Nolt) Sauder, was born in East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 23, 1892; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, of a heart attack, Jan. 14, 1969; aged 76 y. 10 m. 22 d. On Jan. 1, 1914, she was married to Martin W. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold W. and Leroy S.), 4 grandchildren, and one brother (John N.). She was a member of the Weaverland Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 18, with Alvin Martin and Aaron Hollinger officiating.
Mast, Elijah, son of Emanuel and Clara (Troyer) Mast, was born at Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 31, 1894; died of a heart coronary, Jan. 19, 1969; aged 74 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Feb. 8, 1914, he was married to Ella Leah Good, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Robert, Ralph, Kenneth, Miriam - Mrs. Joseph Horner, Maxine - Mrs. Emery Bontrager, Leonard, and Wayne), one foster son (Harry Frey), 26 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mabel - Mrs. Chris Baker and Mrs. Pearl Hostetler). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Elsie), one sister, and one half brother. He was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with A. G. Horner, E. J. Hochstedler, and Harold Mast officiating.
Miller, Emma, daughter of Joe B. and Anna (Weaver) Weaver, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Aug. 31, 1897; died at Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 19, 1969; aged 71 y. 5 m. 19 d. On Dec. 21, 1916, she was married to Calvin D. Miller, who died Apr. 20, 1965. Surviving are 5 daughters (Alice - Mrs. Willis Sommers, Erdine - Mrs. Walter Stutzman, Doris - Mrs. Clayton Kandel, Edna - Mrs. Warren Bontrager, and Annabelle), 3 sons (Willis, Elwyn, and Nelson), 39 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Roman), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Steve Miller, Mrs. Yost Miller, and Mrs. Eli A. Miller). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter. She was a member of the Martin's Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Tuttle Avenue Church, Feb. 20, with Michael Shenk and M. Brackbill officiating and at Martin's Creek, Feb. 23, with Roman Stutzman and Warren Miller officiating.
Ulrich, David E., son of Dave and Anna (Reeser) Ulrich, was born in Roanoke Twp., Ill., Oct. 7, 1889; died at the Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., of a heart attack, Mar. 9, 1969; aged 79 y. 5 m. 2 d. On Feb. 20, 1913, he was married to Nora Wagner, who died in 1951. Surviving are 5 children (Willis, Eldon, Mrs. Margaret Heiser, Dorothy, and Mrs. Anna Funk), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Peter and Emanuel), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Amos Schertz, Mrs. Fannie Schrock, and Mrs. John Harnish). He was preceded in death by an infant son, one brother, and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 12, with Norman Derstine officiating.
Weaver, Hettie, daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Heatwole) Showalter, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Feb. 12, 1882; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Mar. 4, 1969; aged 87 y. 20 d. On Dec. 7, 1910, she was married to Samuel B. Weaver, who died Apr. 3, 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (Earl S. and Howard D.), 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Margaret - Mrs. Roy Harner). She was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 6, with Dewitt Heatwole, Alvin Gascho, Samuel Janzen, and Ivan Rohrer officiating.
Yoder, Savilla, daughter of Val and Carolina (Gingerich) Bender, was born near Springs, Pa., Apr. 10, 1889; died at the home of her daughter Ruth, near Milford, Del., Dec. 14, 1968; aged 79 y. 8 m. 4 d. On Oct. 9, 1915, she was married to David S. Yoder, who died in 1966. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. Eli Bontrager, Naomi - Mrs. Monroe Yoder, and Miriam - Mrs. Elmer Hostetler), 8 sons (David, Jr., Amos W., John J., Mark B., Jesse J. Daniel V., Paul T., and Luke D.), 2 foster children (Sadie Parks and Arley Ravenscroft), 60 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Amelia - Mrs. Eli Swartzentruber, Savannah - Mrs. Milton Swartzentruber, Nanna - Mrs. Laban Swartzentruber, Pauline - Mrs. Alvin Beachy, and Lucy - Mrs. Eli Schrock), 2 brothers (Nevin and Earl), and 2 foster brothers (John Embleto and William Welfley). She was a member of the Greenwood Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 18, with Alvin Mast officiating, assisted by Raymond Charles, Nathan Hege, and Mark Swartzentruber.
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Baird, Mary Ellen, daughter of Leonard and Erma (Detrow) Baird, was born near Salem, Ohio, May 6, 1945; died at James Ewing Hospital, New York City, of cancer, Mar. 13, 1969; aged 23 y. 10 m. 7 d. Surviving are her father and 4 sisters (Mabel, Esther, Ethel - Mrs. Glen Wenger, and Dorothy - Mrs. Wilber Staaf). She was preceded in death by her mother in 1952. She was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 16, with Ernest Martin and A. J. Metzler officiating.
Brunk, Nannie E., daughter of the late Daniel A. and Mary (Showalter) Blosser, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Jan. 15, 1890; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Feb. 28, 1969; aged 79 y. 1 m. 13 d. On Aug. 2, 1911, she was married to Elmer R. Brunk, who died June 27, 1966. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Preston Moyers and Evelyn - Mrs. Earl Maust), one stepdaughter (Maude - Mrs. Wade Good), 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Marie Blosser, with whom she made her home the last two years, and Mrs. Homer Suter), and 3 brothers (Dan J., M. O., and Mahlon L.). She was a member of the Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 2, with George R. Brunk, Harold Eshleman, Alvin Kanagy, and Dewitt Heatwole officiating.
Kauffman, Stella, daughter of Henry and Ellen (Hall) Smith, was born at Rockport, Ind., Mar. 7, 1882; died at Johnstown, Pa., of a stroke, Mar. 7, 1969; aged 87 y. On Apr. 18, 1918, she was married to Isaiah Kauffman, who died Sept. 18, 1961. Surviving are one daughter (Ellen) and one sister (Chloe DeWeese). She was a member of the Stahl Church. Funeral services were held at the John Henderson Funeral Home, Mar. 10, with Sanford G. Shetler officiating; interment in Stahl Mennonite Cemetery.
Knox, Herbert, son of Henry and Sarah Jane (Eldridge) Knox, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Oct. 4, 1878; died at the Burnham City Hospital, Champaign, Ill., of pneumonia, Feb. 22, 1969; aged 90 y. 4 m. 18 d. On Feb. 1, 1904, he was married to Elizabeth Gaug, who died July 6, 1958. Surviving are 2 daughters (Bertha and Leona), one grandson, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter and one son. He was a member of the Dewey Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, with J. A. Heiser and Ivan Birkey officiating; interment in East Bend Mennonite Cemetery near Fisher.
Sauder, Barbara G., daughter of the late John B. and Mary (Good) Sensenig, was born near New Holland, Pa., Mar. 11, 1882; died Mar. 12, 1969; aged 87 y. 1 d. Her husband, the late Preacher Noah N. Sauder, died July 3, 1965. Surviving are 7 children (Elva - Mrs. Clarence H. Rutt, Paul N., Anna, Ruth - Mrs. Mark Denlinger, Raymond, Isaac, and Elizabeth - Mrs. C. Marvin Eshleman), 25 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 children (Ira, Alta, Martha, and Mabel). Funeral services were held at the New Holland Church, Mar. 16, with Frank Shirk, James H. Martin, and Amos Sauder officiating.
Swartley, Bessie Z., daughter of Abram C. and Sallie (Ziegler) Rittenhouse, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., July 9, 1892; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Mar. 10, 1969; aged 76 y. 89 m. 1 d. On May 25, 1912, she was married to Willis A. Swartley, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Paul R., Ada - Mrs. Vernon Mininger, and Betty - Mrs. Calvin Honsberger), 3 brothers (Curtis Z., Abram Z., and Samuel Z.), and one sister (Alice Heebner). She was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 15, with Henry P. Yoder and John E. Lapp officiating.
Weldy, Mary, daughter of Ulrich and Anna (Bare) Welty, was born in Kosciusko Co., Ind., Nov. 18, 1882; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) Nursing Home, Mar. 7, 1969; aged 86 y. 3 m. 17 d. On Mar. 12, 1904, she was married to Martin D. Weldy, who died around 1941. Surviving is one son (Donald). She was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 10, with Russell Krabill officiating.
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Ebersole, Daniel Leonard, son of Leonard and Mary (Grove) Ebersole, was born at Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 6, 1952; died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident at Martinsburg, W. Va., Mar. 21, 1969; aged 16 y. 6 m. 15 d. Surviving besides his parents are one brother (Nelson), 2 sisters (Betty - Mrs. Abe Helmick and Gladys - Mrs. James Unger), and his maternal grandfather (Jacob A. Grove). Funeral services were held at Minnich Funeral Home, Mar. 24; interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
Good, Leroy E., son of Peter and Mary (Naffziger) Good, died Mar. 5, 1969; aged 74 y. 7 m. 13 d. On Jan. 20, 1916, he was married to Leah Eichelberger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Marian Zehr, Eunice Birky, Verna Birkey, Verda Moyer, and Lloyd), 4 sisters (Carrie Yordy, Elsie Birkey, Alta Hershey, and Bessie Grieser), and 3 brothers (Arthur, Ivan, and Joseph). He was a member of the East Bend Church (Fisher, Ill.) where funeral services were held Mar. 7, with Harold Zehr officiating.
Groff, Clayton K., son of the late David L. and Annie E. (Kreider) Groff, was born in Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 26, 1892; died unexpectedly at his home in West Hempfield Twp., Pa., Mar. 4, 1969; aged 76 y. 5 m. 6 d. On Oct. 6, 1914, he was married to Elsie Hartman Bucher, who died Aug. 8, 1942. On Nov. 9, 1943, he was married to Susan Helt Snavely, who died May 27, 1954. On June 5, 1955, he was married to Anna Slaymaker Harsh, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl B. and Walter B.), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Esther K.), and 3 stepsons (James W., Luther L., and Lloyd N. Harsh). He was a member of the Mellinger Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 7, with Paul G. Landis, Harry S. Lefever, and Nelson B. Landis officiating.
Hochstetler, Chancey S., son of Samuel S. and Anna (Hochstetler) Hochstetler, was born near Nappanee, Ind., Dec. 15, 1892; died at his home in Nappanee, Mar. 11, 1969; aged 76 y. 2 m. 24 d. On Jan. 29, 1927, he was married to Edna Brown, who survives. Also surviving are 3 brothers (J. Ivan, Jesse, and Raymond) and one sister (Mrs. Ray Chupp). He was a member of the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 14, with Norman Lyndaker and Homer North officiating; interment in South Union Cemetery.
Kauffman, Harry N., son of Abner and Martha E. (Yoder) Kauffman, was born in Liberty Twp., Logan Co., Ohio, May 14, 1891; died at West Liberty, Ohio, of a heart attack while calling on a neighbor, Mar. 25, 1969; aged 77 y. 10 m. 11 d. On Apr. 20, 1933, he was married to Margaret E. Plank, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Artie - Mrs. Marion King and Mabel) and one brother (Sherman). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 28, with Roy S. Koch officiating, assisted by Donald Plank.
Leu, Clarence G., son of Jacob and Melinda (Buehrer) Leu, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Sept. 27, 1889; died at the Burkholder Nursing Home, Stryker, Ohio, Mar. 12, 1969; aged 79 y. 5 m. 15 d. On May 4, 1913, he was married to Amanda Short, who died Dec. 25, 1953. Surviving are 4 sons (John, Clinton, Milo, and Doyle), one daughter (Treva), 9 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Florence Bowers and Mrs. Libbie Robinson), and one brother (Howard). He was preceded in death by one son (Jacob). He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 15, with Walter Stuckey and Simon Stuckey officiating.
Litwiller, Selma Schwartzentruber, was born at East Zorra, Ont., Nov. 5, 1917; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 17, 1969; aged 51 y. 4 m. 12 d. She was married to Walter Bender, who died in 1945. On Apr. 7, 1954, she was married to Milton Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Wray and Paul Bender, Newton, Douglas, and Robert Litwiller), 5 daughters (Grace Bender, Lorna - Mrs. James Brubacher, Carole - Mrs. Clare Maltby, Alice - Mrs. Alex Kinsie, and Wanda Litwiller), 3 brothers (Elroy, Willis, and Vernon), and 2 sisters (Nelda - Mrs. Laverne Lichty and Katie - Mrs. Wilmer Wagler). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Mar. 20, with Rufus Jutzi officiating.
Metzler, Abram W., son of Christian and Mary (Hershey) Metzler, was born at Kinzers, Pa., Oct. 8, 1890; died at Celina, Ohio, of a heart attack, Feb. 28, 1969; aged 78 y. 4 m. 20 d. In 1911, he was married to Susan B. Denlinger. Surviving are 5 children (Ross, fern - Mrs. Maurice Lehman, Alta - Mrs. Earl Moseman, Mark, and Christian), 25 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Omar, Isaac, and Christian), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Leaman, Mrs. Anna Houck, and Mrs. Sue Moore). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Paul and Luke) and an infant daughter. He was formerly a member of Hershey's Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 3, with Martin R. Hershey and Clair B. Eby officiating.
Rychener, Harvey H., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Stutzman) Rychener, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, near Pettisville, June 1, 1881; died at Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Mar. 20, 1969; aged 87 y. 9 m. 20 d. On July 21, 1907, he was married to Sarah Nafziger, who died Nov. 4, 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (Tom and Glen), 2 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Freeman Short and Gladys - Mrs. Sherm Taylor), 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Minnie - Mrs. Simon Augustine). He was preceded in death by one sister (Liza). He was a member of the West Clinton Church. Funeral services were held at Short's Funeral Home, Archbold, Ohio, with Carl Smeltzer and E. B. Frey officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery, with a service led by Elden Merillat.
Schmucker, Elizabeth, daughter of David and Mary (Swartzendruber) Reber, was born at Amish, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1886; died at Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 21, 1969; aged 82 y. 3 m. 12 d. On June 8, 1910, she was married to Edward Schmucker, who died Dec. --, 1943. Surviving are one son (Kenneth Weldon), 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Wayne LaMonte).
Short, Ira, son of Jacob and Mary (Nofziger) Short, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Dec. 12, 1895; died at the Williams County General Hospital, from a cerebral hemorrhage, Feb. 21, 1969; aged 73 y. 2 m. 9 d. On Feb. 27, 1922, he was married to Alma Aschliman, who died Oct. 14, 1953. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Clell Charles, Leon Keith, and Crystal - Mrs. Alvin Troyer), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lydia - Mrs. William King and Nora - Mrs. Henry Stamm). He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 23, with Walter Stuckey and Simon Stuckey officiating.
Smoker, Alfred, son of the late John K. and Elizabeth (Byler) Smoker, was born near Morgantown, Pa., July 4, 1901; died at the Lancashire Convalescent Home, Dec. 27, 1968; aged 67 y. 5 m. 7 d. Surviving are his wife (Irene Russel Smoker), 4 sons (Edward, Kenneth, Forrest, and Donald), one daughter (Grace), 3 sisters (Mrs. Park Buckwalter, Mrs. David Smoker, and Mrs. Eran Wiker), and one brother (Sylvanus). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Atglen, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Brown Funeral Home, Christiana, Pa., Dec. 30, with Aaron Stoltzfus and Abner Stoltzfus officiating; interment in Millwood Cemetery.
Stoltzfus, L. Rachel, daughter of the late Jacob E. and Mary (Peters) Becker, Jr., was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 23, 1921; died at the Ephrata (Pa.) Community Hospital, from cancer, Mar. 10, 1969; aged 47 y. 3 m. 15 d. On Dec. 22, 1951, she was married to Clarence Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Dennis C., Rosalin D., and Cindy F.) and 2 sisters (Esther Becker and Vera - Mrs. Clayton Nissley). She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 13, with Harvey Z. Stoltzfus, Paul Angstadt, and Roy Glick officiating.
Weaver, Clara A., daughter of Jacob and Harriet (Christophel) Blosser, was born in Union Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind., Mar. 31, 1886; died at the Turtle Creek Convalescent Center, Mar. 21, 1969; aged 82 y. 11 m. 21 d. On Nov. 24, 1906, she was married to Mahlon S. Weaver, who died Mar. 24, 1967. Surviving are 5 children (Oscar R., Virgil C., Ivan K., Earl J., and Thelma - Mrs. Lowell Yoder), 25 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Oscar). She was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 24, with Mahlon Miller, Russell Krabill, and D. A. Yoder officiating.
Widrick, Joel E., son of John and Veronica (Erb) Widrick, was born at Kirschnerville, N.Y., Apr. 21, 1892; died at the Lewis County Hospital, from the flu and a heart condition, Feb. 15, 1968; aged 76 y. 9 m. 25 d. On Nov. 1, 1915, he was married to Emma Mayer, who died Oct. 20, 1918. On Dec. 27, 1920, he was married to Rachel Gingerich, who died Mar. 28, 1942. Surviving are 7 children (Loyd, Fannie - Mrs. Ednor Lyndaker, Saviera - Mrs. Robert Cooper, Arthur, Barbara (Mrs. William Brown, Arlene - Mrs. Ralph Zehr, and John), 33 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (John and Aaron), and 2 sisters (Anna - Mrs. Jacob Yousey and Emma - Mrs. Andrew Moser). He was a member of the Lowville Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 18, with Elmer Moser, Richard Zehr, and Vernon Zehr officiating; interment in Croghan Conservative Mennonite Cemetery.
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Boshart, Ezra, son of the late Peter and Nancy (Schultz) Boshart, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Sept. 21, 1896; died in his car at Listowel, Ont., following a doctor's appointment, Nov. 1, 1968; aged 72 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Feb. 6, 1921, he was married to Magdalena Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ralph), 3 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Ivan Ropp, Marjorie - Mrs. Wesley Steckly, and Norma - Mrs. Merlin Lichti), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Emmanuel), and one sister (Salome - Mrs. Menno Erb). He was a member of the Poole Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 4, with Herbert Schultz officiating.
Cressman, Lizzie Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Erb and foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Erb, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., April 6, 1889; died at home near New Hamburg, Ont., March 14, 1969; aged 79 y. 11 m. 8 d. On April 5, 1916, she was married to Addis Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Willard), 3 daughters (Eloise - Mrs. Zenas Cressman, Erma, and Mabel), 13 grandchildren, and one sister (Mary - Mrs. Joseph Weber). She was a member of the Biehn Church, where funeral services were held March 17, with Irvin Cressman officiating.
Falb, David, son of Abraham and Maria (Steiner) Falb, was born at Mt. Eaton, Ohio, June 5, 1882; died at Dunlap Memorial Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 9, 1969; aged 86 y. 8 m. 4 d. On Sept. 12, 1907, he was married to Martha Baumgartner, who died July 3, 1935. On March 28, 1937, he was married to Dema G. Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ivan, Milton, and George), 2 daughters (Effie Yoder and Irene - Mrs. Irvin Schloneger), 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elias), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Nussbaum and Mrs. Martha Baumgartner). He served as deacon of the Pleasant View Church, North Lawrence, Ohio, for many years. Funeral services were held at the Martins Church, near Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 12, with Elmer Yoder officiating, assisted by Edwin Bontrager and Frank Sturpe.
Gehman, Mamie D., daughter of the late Joseph and Eliza (Detweiler) Mininger, was born in West Rockhill Twp., Nov. 14, 1888; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., March 27, 1969; aged 80 y. 4 m. 13 d. She was married to Phares A. Gehman, who died Oct. -- 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Ruth - Mrs. Clyde Fretz) with whom she resided, 2 sons (Wilmer and Claude), 17 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter. She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held March 31, with Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman officiating.
Gingerich, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Christian R. and Barbara (Leis) Gingerich, was born in Wellesley, Ont., Nov. 9, 1905; died at the KW Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., March 29, 1969; aged 63 y. 4 m. 20 d. Surviving are one brother (Joseph), one sister (Nancy - Mrs. Jonathon Jantzi), and 19 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held April 1, with Chris O. Erb and Alvin Leis officiating.
Huffman, Nealie Ann, daughter of James and Rosa (McManaway) Sensabaugh, was born in Rockbridge Co., Va., Oct. 26, 1889; died at King's Daughters Hospital, Staunton, Va., of cerebral thrombosis, March 25, 1969; aged 79 y. 4 m. 27 d. She was married to Thomas Marshall Huffman, who died July --, 1967. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Forest Hartman and Mrs. Edith Beard), 2 sons (James Edward and Thomas Allen), 12 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Staunton Church. Funeral services were held at the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, March 27, with Franklin E. Weaver and Harold Jones officiating.
Kliewer, Rene Dawn, daughter of Al and Joanne (Leis) Kliewer, was born July 24, 1968; died at the Stratford General Hospital, Dec. 26, 1968; aged 5 m. 2 d. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Cynthia), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leis), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kliewer), and great grandmother (Mrs. Catherine Leis). Funeral services were held at the Poole Church, Dec. 28, with Herbert Schultz officiating.
Reschly, Katie Ann, daughter of Abraham and Christina (Gunden) Swartzendruber, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1888; died at the Henry County Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, March 30, 1969; aged 80 y. 5 m. 1 d. On Nov. 17, 1910, she was married to William Reschly, who died in 1961. Surviving are 6 children (Floyd, Harold, Ralph, Ruth - Mrs. Vernon Kauffman, Mrs. Edna Roth, and Irene - Mrs. Elgin Pankoke), 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Edgar). She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, an infant son, and one grandchild. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held April 1, with Vernon S. Gerig and Robert Hartzler officiating.
Steckly, Emma, daughter of the late John and Anna (Bellor) Ropp, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Nov. 10, 1894; died at the Stratford General Hospital, June 2, 1968; aged 74 y. 5 m. 8 d. On Jan. 14, 1920, she was married to Noah Steckly, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wesley), one daughter (Dorothy - Mrs. Ivan Brunk), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 3 brothers (Peter, Samuel, and William). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Poole Church, where funeral services were held June 5, with Herbert Schultz officiating.
Travis, Hulda Rollins, was born at Fairchild, Wis., Feb. 12, 1890; died at Walker, Minn. Jan. 25, 1969; aged 78 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Nov. 30, 1911, she was married to Claude Travis, who died May 12, 1923. Surviving are one daughter (Arlotte - Mrs. Clarence Vershure), one son (Edward), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Clara Granger). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Bessie - Mrs. Ted Pytel). She was a member of the Cass Lake Church. Funeral services were held at the Thomas Funeral Home, Jan. 29, with Harry Gascho officiating; interment in Walker Cemetery.
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Bergey, Lizzie B., daughter of the late Enos G. and Sarah (Bergey) Bergey, was born Sept. 7, 1882; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 30, 1969; aged 86 y. 6 m. 23 d. Surviving is one nephew (Lloyd Wagner). She was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home,Apr. 2, with Marvin Anders and Richard C. Detweiler officiating; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Conrad, William, son of Samuel and Katie (Schantz) Conrad, was born near Wayland, Iowa, June 23, 1909; died at his home near Newton, Kan., Apr. 8, 1969; aged 59 y. 9 m. 16 d. On Apr. 13, 1930, he was married to Mabel Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Merle, Arlene - Mrs. Daniel Leichty, Lucille - Mrs. Allan Wagler, Pauline - Mrs. Ronald Swartzendruber, Russell, Emma Jean, and Ernie), 18 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Paul Leichty, Mrs. Martha Roth, and Mrs. Rachel Funk). He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson. He was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held, with Peter Wiebe and Willard Leichty officiating.
Cressman, Alda Leona, daughter of William and Susanna (Snyder) Snider, was born Feb. 19, 1895; died at Bridgeport, Ont., of a heart attack, Feb. 9, 1969; aged 73 y. 11 m. 21 d. On Feb. 10, 1919, she was married to Ivan Cressman, who died Aug. --, 1962. Surviving are 6 children (Willis, Glennys, Helen - Mrs. Irvin Brubacher, Maynard, Esther - Mrs. Neil Steinman, and David), 10 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Ina Hackborn), and 2 brothers (Ferman and Clayton). She was a member of the Bloomingdale Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 12, with Laurence Martin officiating.
Feick, Edwin S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Feick, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Apr. 12, 1897; died suddenly, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 3, 1969; aged 71 y. 11 m. 22 d. On Jan. 1, 1920, he was married to Leota Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Donald), one daughter (Myrtle - Mrs. Elam Horst), 2 brothers (Herbert and Clayton), and 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Joseph Leis and Violet - Mrs. Lorne Snider). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 6, with Robert Johnson officiating.
Heiser, Manuel E., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Bachman) Heiser, was born at Morton, Ill., Apr. 18, 1884; died at Fisher, Ill., Mar. 30, 1969; aged 84 y. 11 m. 12 d. On Jan. 25, 1912, he was married to Barbara Good, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Raymond, Velma - Mrs. Clarence R. Birkey, and Verena - Mrs. Leslie Birkey), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was preceded in death by 2 sons. He was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 1, with Irvin Nussbaum officiating, assisted by Ivan Birkey; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.
Horst, Anna M., daughter of I. G. and Annie Sensenig, was born in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 26, 1900; died Mar. 23, 1969; aged 69 y. 25 d. On June 25, 1921, she was married to Milton S. Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Raymond S., Mary - Mrs. James Clymer, Florence - Mrs. Jay L. Martin, and Evelyn - Mrs. Laurence Sander), 22 grandchildren, and brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Weaverland Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 26, with Alvin Martin and Aaron Hollinger officiating.
Keener, John B., son of John S. and Mary (Bally) Keener, was born near Hagerstown, Md., July 19, 1885; died near his home where he was struck by an automobile while crossing the highway, Mar. 21, 1969; aged 83 y. 8 m. 2 d. On June 7, 1913, he was married to Nora Pitsnogle, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Edward, Sarah - Mrs. Kermit Strite, Ada - Mrs. Elmer Strite, and Mark), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Martin), and one sister (Mrs. Anna Mary Martin). He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers (Henry B. and an infant). He was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, but recently attended the North Side Church, Hagerstown. Funeral services were held at the Normant Funeral Home, Mar. 24, with John F. Grove, B. J. Wampler, and Harold Lehman officiating; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
Kreider, Lloyd Stanley, son of Jonas M. and Catherine (Stine) Kreider, was born in Medina Co., Ohio, Sept. 10, 1884; died at Goshen, Ind., of leukemia and complications, Mar. 13, 1969; aged 84 y. 6 m. 2 d. He was married to Adelia Stover, who died Aug. 17, 1964. Surviving are 5 children (Leonard, Carl, Don, J. Robert, and Ruth - Mrs. Kenneth Heatwole), 22 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the College Church. Funeral services were held at the Seminary Chapel, Mar. 15, and at the Bethel Church, Mar. 17, with J. Robert Detweiler, John H. Mosemann, and James Steiner officiating; interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wadsworth, Ohio.
Miller, Clarence L., son of the late Clagett and Margaret (Keener) Miller, was born at Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 21, 1892; died at the Hanover General Hospital, Mar. 21, 1969; aged 76 y. 4 m. He was married to Mattie Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Margaret - Mrs. Richard Musselman, Emma - Mrs. Charles Bollinger, Anna Mae - Mrs. Maurice Hoke, and Mabel - Mrs. William Markle), one son (Clarence F.), 12 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Hanover Church. Funeral services were held at Bair's meetinghouse, Mar. 31, with Richard Danner and Richard Herr officiating.
Shantz, Otto R., son of Samuel C. and Fannie (Eicher) Shantz, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 25, 1895; died at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Mar. 28, 1969; aged 73 y. 11 m. 3 d. On Aug. 11, 1914, he was married to Ella Beck, who died Feb. 13, 1918. On Mar. 18, 1919, he was married to Amanda Beck, who died Oct. 16, 1964. Surviving are 4 children (Oliver, Kenneth, Lucille - Mrs. Orlo Miller, and Arvada - Mrs. Leon Wyse), one brother (Milton), and 3 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Oscar Trudell, Mrs. Lottie Schmucker, and Osse - Mrs. Harold Wipf). He was preceded in death by 4 infant sons. He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 31, with Charles H. Gautsche and Henry Wyse officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Short, Lloyd, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Dec. 15, 1914; died at the Midland (Mich.) Hospital, of a heart attack, Mar. 27, 1969; aged 54 y. 3 m. 12 d. On Aug. 11, 1939, he was married to Janet , who died Jan. 18, 1969. Surviving are 3 children Bruce G., Paula, and Douglas), one brother (Walter), and one sister (Dora - Mrs. Monroe Wyse). He was a member of the Midland Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 1, with Ralph Stahly and Clarence Yoder officiating; interment in Poseyville Cemetery.
Smucker, Barbara Elizabeth, daughter of David and Fannie (Kanagy) Esch, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Feb. 14, 1873; died at Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 2, 1969; aged 96 y. 1 m. 19 d. On Dec. 28, 1897, she was married to J. J. Smucker, who died in 1956. Surviving are 2 sons (George E. and Herman J.), 2 daughters (Celesta - Mrs. A. D. Bixler and Ruth - Mrs. Dan W. Grisso), 21 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, one brother (Samuel M.), and one sister (Fannie - Mrs. Harvey Miller). She was preceded in death by 2 children (Melvin and Lena - Mrs. Eli Stoltzfus). She was a member of the Oak Grove Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 5, with Eldon King officiating.
Wyse, Mary, daughter of Jacob F. and Mary (Short) Rupp, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1879; died at Archbold, Apr. 2, 1969; aged 89 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Feb. 27, 1902, she was married to Nicholas J. Wyse, who died Jan. --, 1950. Surviving are 2 children (Rolland C. and Mrs. Bessie Frey), 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Fannie Severson), and one brother (Adam). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Kenneth and Carlton R.). She was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 5, with P. L. Frey officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Zook, Joseph Douglas, son of John and Barbara (Zook) Zook, was born in Cass Co., Mo., June 23, 1887; died at the Mt. Pleasant (Iowa) Hospital, Apr. 5, 1969; aged 81 y. 9 m. 13 d. On Sept. --, 1916, he was married to Sara Marner, who died in 1935. In 1942, he was married to Harriet Sheppard, who died in 1955. Surviving are one brother (Edd) and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Apr. 8, with A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.
Transcribed by Cynthia Kauffman, Pennsylvania