Gospel Herald Obituaries - August, 1969

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 30 - August 5, 1969, pages 683, 684.

Bontrager.- Verna Hershberger, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1899; died at Goshen, Ind., June 22, 1969; aged 69 y. 6 m. 11 d. On Jan. 8, 1922, she was married to Oliver Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Helen-Mrs. Marvin Hostetler, Kathryn- Mrs. Omer Miller, Nadine-Mrs. Ben J. Miller, Joan-Mrs. B. J. Tuttrup, Pearl-Mrs. Henry Copenhaver, and M. Max), 17 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and 4 brothers (Len, Dan, Lloyd G., and Ray). She was a member of the College Church, where funeral services were held June 25, with J. Robert Detweiler and John H. Mosemann officiating; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Cooprider.- Ross H., son of Thomas J. and Lydia (Baker) Cooprider, was born in McPherson Co., Kan., June 21, 1898; died at Hesston, Kan., of a heart attack, July 5, 1969; aged 71 y. 14 d. On Nov. 16, 1922, he was married to Carrie Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Donovan and. Anna Joyce), 4 grandchildren, 2 half brothers (Reuben and Paul), and 2 half sisters (Eva and Orpha). He was a member of the Hesston Church, where funeral services were held July 8, with Peter Wiebe and Jerry Weaver officiating; interment in Zimmerdale Cemetery.

Davis.- George Washington, son of Jennifer and Mary (Bishop) Davis, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Jan. 1, 1883; died at Waynesboro. Va., after an extended illness, June 19, 1969; aged 86 y. 5 m. 18 d. He was married to Lena Etta Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. Harold Cullen, Anna Mary-Mrs. Emmett Moore, and Esther-Mrs. Clinton Martin), 3 sons (Carl W., G. Willis, and Chester L.). 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John S.). He was a member of the Springdale Church, where funeral services were held June 21, with Harold G. Stoltzfus. F. E. Weaver, and Paul L. Wenger officiating.

Geil.- N. Wilmer, son of Joseph W. and Annie (Beery) Geil, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., May 24, 1889: died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, following a stroke, May 1, 1969; aged 79 y. 11 m. 7 d. On Jan. 27, 1916, he was married to Mary C. Shank, who died May 8, 1965. Surviving are 3 daughters (Maude-Mrs. John Lantz, Mary-Mrs. Galen Heatwole, and Ethel). 13 grandchildren, one brother (A. D.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. S. A. Shank and Anna). He was ordained to the ministry Jan. 7, 1922, and served the churches of the Northern District of Virginia Conference until recent retirement. Funeral services were held at Lindale Church, May 4, in charge of J. Ward Shank, assisted by Lewis P. Showalter and Harvey Yoder.

Grieser.- Lena M., daughter of Joseph and Susan (Mincosovitz) Baecher, was born at Eureka, Ill., June 23, 1882; died at Champaign, Ill., July 8, 1969; aged 87 y. 15 d. On Jan. 12, 1904. she was married to George M. Grieser, who died Oct. 29, 1966. Surviving are 6 children (Lester, Melvin, Roy, Delmer, Deliah-Mrs. Bob Massanari, and Edna). 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Oyer). She was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held July 10, with Irvin Nussbaum and Joe Heiser officiating.

High.- Samuel S., of Leola, Pa., son of David and Fannie (Sensenig) High, died at the Fairmont Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., June 1, 1969; aged 69 y. Surviving are his wife, Magdalena B. (Eberly) High, 6 children (Elvin E., Harvey L., Mrs. Alice J. Wilkins, Esther E.-Mrs. Eli S. Zook, Samuel F. Jr., and Gloria M.-Mrs. Ivan C. Burkholder), 21 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Lydia Weaver), and one brother (John S.). He was a member of the Landis Valley Church. Funeral services were held at the Groffsdale Church, June 4, with Ira D. Landis and Levi M. Weaver officiating; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Mann.- Brett David, son of David and Joan (Leseman) Mann, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 5, 1968; died July 11, 1969; aged 7 m. 6 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister (Yvette) and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mann and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leseman). Funeral services were held at the Prairie Street Church, July 14, with Russell Krabill officiating.

Nafziger.- Elmer J., son of Joel C. and Magdalena (Roth) Nafziger, was born near Archbold, Ohio Oct. 30, 1897; died at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, July 1, 1969; aged 71 y. 8 m. 1 d. On Jan. 26, 1919, he was married to Lillie May Yoder, who died May 1, 1958. Surviving are 5 children (Katherine-Mrs. Hubert Short, Carl, Dale, Everett, and Gerald), 12 grandchildren, one brother (Alfred J.). and one sister (Verna). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held July 3, with Charles H. Gautsche officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Showalter.- Florence E., daughter of the late Isaac and Mary (Eby) Martin, was born Nov. 11, 1909; died at her home in Maugansville, Md., after an illness of 27 years, July 10, 1969; aged 59 y. 8 m. She was married to Preston M. Showalter, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Amos), 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Nathan Strife and Alice-Mrs. Chester E. Martin), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Susan and Cora-Mrs. Jacob Horst), and one brother (Amos). She was a member of the Reiff-Clear Spring Church, where funeral services were held July 12, with Amos Horst, Glen Martin, and Amos Martin officiating; interment in Miller's Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 31 - August 12, 1969, pages 707, 708.

Frevert.- August, son of August and Charlotte (Worterbacher) Frevert, was born at Minier, Ill., Sept. 25, 1881; died at the Eureka (Ill.) Hospital, July 8, 1969; aged 87 y. 9 m. 13 d. On Dec. 16, 1922, he was married to Ella Mae Bever, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Mrs. Eileen Hancock and George), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Lottie Dillet). He was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held July 10, with John Troyer officiating.

Jantzi.- David, son of David and Katherine (Gascho) Jantzi, was born at Mio, Mich., Mar. 29, 1905; died at Darien, N.Y., of a massive coronary, July 16, 1969; aged 64 y. 3 m. 17 d. On Dec. 25, 1931, he was married to Martha Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Shirley-Mrs. Mervin Miller, Leon, Robert, and Dorothy-Mrs. Herb Albrecht), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Menno), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Katie Swartz, Mrs. Lydia Jantzi, Mrs. Barbara Roth, Mrs. Chris Stricher, and Mrs. Aaron Albrecht). He was a member of the Alden Church, where funeral services were held July 20, with Daniel Yutzy and Joseph Baer officiating; interment in County Line Cemetery, Alden, N.Y.

Linder.- Delphia Mae, daughter of Levi and Nettie (Amstutz) Nussbaum, was born at Dalton, Ohio, May 16, 1920; died at the Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, July 5, 1969; aged 49 y. 1 m. 19 d. On Sept. 20, 1942, she was married to Ervin Linder, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Lee, Carl, Glenn, Norman Richard, Martha, and Clifford), one grandson, her father, 4 brothers (Marion, Harold, Vernon, and Leroy) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ray Noblet and Mrs. Don Potter). She was preceded in death by her mother and 5 brothers. She was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held July 8, with Wayne North and 0. N. Johns officiating.

Miller.- Eli L., son of Lewis M. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, July 26, 1883; died at the Pleasantview Home, July 15, 1969; aged 85 y. 11 m. 20 d. On Dec. 19, 1907, he was married to Anna C. Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Eldon, Paul L., and Monroe), 2 daughters (Cora Fry and Nettie-Mrs. Truman Schrock), 14 grandchildren, and one sister (Kate-Mrs. Mahlon Schlabaugh). He was preceded in death by 2 children (Ella and George) and 2 sisters (Iva- Mrs. Sam S. Hochstedler and Maggie-Mrs. Mahlon Gingerich). He was a member of the Fairview Conservative Church, where funeral services were held, with Morris Swartzendruber and John Ropp officiating.

Nice.- Mary S., daughter of the late Henry and Amanda (Shelly) Strohm, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., June 17, 1891; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., from a cerebral hemorrhage, July 15, 1969; aged 78 y. 28 d. She was married to William K. Nice, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Russell S., Henry S., William S., Mary-Mrs. Ralph Benner, Raymond S., Joseph S., Grace-Mrs. Samuel Frankenfield, Emma-Mrs. Abram Clemmer, Dolores-Mrs. Clyde Moyer, and Richard S.), 34 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Lloyd and Raymond). She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held July 19, with Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman officiating.

Shetler.- Ammon Samuel, son of David and Catherine (Yoder) Shetler, was born in Conemaugh Twp., near Johnstown, Pa., Aug. 9, 1919; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., of injuries received in a hay wagon accident June 28, 1969; aged 49 y. 11 m. 19 d. He was ordained to the office of deacon on Jan. 16, 1955, and to the ministry on Nov. 7, 1965. Following this he served as supply pastor in the Johnstown district of Allegheny Conference. On June 12, 1941, he was married to Evelyn Knavel, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 4 children (Sherrill, Myles, Arden, and Conrad), 5 brothers (Harry, Paul, Delmar, Charles, and William), and 2 sisters (Lydia Catherine-Mrs. Carl Holsopple and Mary-Mrs. Delmar Thomas). He was a member and assistant pastor of the Carpenter Park Church. Funeral services were held at the Kaufman Church, July 1, with John Stahl, Sanford Shetler, and Harold Thomas officiating; interment in Blough Cemetery.

Sommer.- Anna L., daughter of Andrew and Katie (Schertz) Litwiller, was born at Tremont, Ill., June 9, 1891; died at Washington, Ill., July 15, 1969; aged 78 y. 1 m. 6 d. On Oct. 26, 1911, she was married to Joseph D. Sommer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jerald), 2 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 children (Kenneth and Mildred). She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held July 18, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Stewart-Harmony.

Vernier.- Diane Louise and Sheila Jean, daughters of Eugene and Gladys (Yoder) Vernier were born at Canton, Ohio, Apr. 14, 1963 (Diane), and June 8, 1961 (Sheila); died at Louisville, Ohio, July 7, 1969; aged 6 y. 2 m. 23 d and 8 y. 29 d. The two girls were killed instantly when hit by a car when getting the mail. Surviving in addition to the parents are one brother (Steven), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Willis Yoder, and Mrs. Beulah Vernier), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Charles Miller). Funeral services were held at the Beech Church, July 10 with Wayne North, Tom Barret, and 0. N. Johns officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 32 - August 19, 1969, pages 731,732.

Bontrager-. Bonnie Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bontrager, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., Feb. 27, 1949; died at the home of her parents at Haven, Kan., after a prolonged period of hereditary kidney disease, June 27, 1969; aged 20 y. 4 m. Surviving are her father and stepmother, 2 brothers (Orval and Duane), one sister (Mrs. Twila Beck), 2 stepsisters (Joan and Betty Jo Stuckey), one half sister (Kay Ann), and grandmother (Mrs. Fannie Miller). Her mother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Yoder Church. Funeral services were held June 29, with Edward Yutzy and Andrew A. Bontrager officiating.

Brendle.- Leah S., daughter of David W. and Maria L. (Sauder) Martin, was born in East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 15, 1893; died at the Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., July 21, 1969; aged 75 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Feb. 3, 1914, she was married to Israel W. Brendle, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Irma-Mrs. Charles B. Hoober, Arlene-Mrs. Erwin G. Martin, Pauline-Mrs. Isaac G. Weaver, Ethel, Melvin, Louisa-Mrs. N. LeRoy Lehman, Ruth- Mrs. Robert C. Kauffman, and Marian-Mrs. Darrel M. Hostetler), 35 grandchildren, 9 greatgrandchildren, and 3 brothers (Wayne S., David S., and Peter S.). She was preceded in death by one brother (Barton S.). She was a member of Lichty's Church, where funeral services were held July 23, with Alvin G. Martin and Walter H. Martin officiating; interment in Weaverland Cemetery.

Byler.- Orie Jabus, son of Absalom L. and Elisabeth Ann (Detweiler) Byler, was born near Weilersville, Ohio, Apr. 20, 1899; died at Wooster, Ohio, of an apparent heart attack, July 14, 1969; aged 70 y. 2 m. 24 d. On Jan. 17, 1926, he was married to Mary Stayrook, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Stanley L., Rufus A., and Shirley-Mrs. Richard Daugherty), 5 grandchildren. and one sister (Saloma). He was a member of the Smithville Church. Funeral services were held at the Gresser Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, July 17, with Carl J. Rudy officiating; interment in East Union Cemetery, near Wooster.

Kauffman.- Noah S., son of Samuel and Martha (Stutzman) Kauffman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Dec. 30, 1875; died at the Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, July 23, 1969; aged 93 y. 6 m. 23 d. On Dec. 23, 1900, he was married to Katie Burkholder, who died Aug. 2, 1946. On Apr. 1, 1951, he was married to Sylvia (Hostettler) Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Orval, Morris, Clair, Kenneth, and Herman), 23 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 3 foster grandchildren 2 stepdaughters (Audrey-Mrs. Everett Eagleson and Mildred-Mrs. Dale Nafziger), one stepson (Darlo Mehl), 15 stepgrandchildren, 34 step-great-grandchildren, 19 step-great-great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Leonard, Ora, and Vern), and 2 sisters (Libbey-Mrs. Ira Miller and Edna-Mrs. Noble Showalter). He was preceded in death by 6 children (Carrie, Eva, Elva, Delilah, Ralph, and Lawrence) and one foster son (Serril). He was a member of the Central Church, Archbold, Ohio, where funeral services were held July 26, with Charles H. Gautsche and Ed B. Frey officiating; interment in Pettisville, Ohio, Cemetery.

King.- Archie F., son of Jonas Y. and Salome A (Harshbarger) King, was born at Belleville, Pa., July 14 1892; died at the Lewistown Hospital, July 23, 1969; aged 77 y. 9 d. On Dec. 23, 1917, he was married to Lizzie Mae Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Zella M., Anna K., Ruth-Mrs. Elrose Hartzler, Ida -Mrs Mervin Peachey, Glen E., David, Mark, Norman, and A. Herbert) and 2 brothers (David D. and Charles E.). He was a member of the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held July 26, with Paul Bender, Raymond Peachey, and Nelson Roth officiating.

Landis.- Howard G., son of the late Garret R. and Mary (Groff) Landis, was born at Souderton, Pa., Jan. 28, 1888; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 23, 1969; aged 81 y. 5 m. 25 d. Surviving are one sister (Mamie- Mrs. Lewis Springer) and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Allen, Harry, and Isaac). He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held July 27, with Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman officiating.

Lehman.- Bertha, daughter of Abraham and Eliza (Neuenschwander) Nussbaum, was born at Berne, Ind., Mar. 3, 1892; died at her home at Kidron, Ohio, July 8, 1969; aged 77 y. 4 m. 5 d. On Nov. 18, 1915, she was married to Silas Lehman who survives. Also surviving are 5 children, (Sylvan, Mrs. Idella Geiser, Mrs. Paul Neuenschwander, Mrs. Willis L. Nussbaum, and Mary). She was a member of the Sonnenberg Church where funeral services were held July 11, with Ray Himes and Tobias Byler officiating.

Moyer.- Tillie Bishop, was born Feb. 5, 1890; died July 18, 1969; aged 79 y. 5 m. 9 d. She was married to Harvey S. Moyer, who died in 1959. Surviving are one daughter (Eva-Mrs. James Clemens), 5 sons (Charles, Raymond, William, LeRoy, and Paul), 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister, and 2 brothers. She was preceded in death by one son (Floyd). She was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held, with Claude Meyers and Harvey W. Bauman officiating.

Ruth.- Wallace M., was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 29, 1891; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 13, 1969; aged 77 y. 8 m. 14 d. Surviving are his wife, Eva (Souder) Ruth, one son (Lloyd S.), 5 foster children (Clara-Mrs. Stanton Allebach, Elaine-Mrs. John Phillips, John A. Rinker, Dorothy-Mrs. Raymond Ott, and Nancy-Mrs. William Hess), 25 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held, with Floyd Hackman and Harvey W. Bauman officiating; interment in Rockhill Cemetery.

Shank.- Ida Mae, daughter of John H. and Elizabeth (Shank) Grove, was born at Greencastle, Pa., Apr 21, 1879; died at Chambersburg, Pa., July 23, 1969; aged 90 y. 3 m. 2 d. On Dec. --, 1899, she was married to Aaron Shank, who died June 20, 1965. Surviving are 6 children (Evarelle -Mrs. Chalice Eshelman, J. Clinton, Floyd A., Glenn G., Violet-Mrs. J. Eber Burkholder, and Ida-Mrs. J. Melvin Frey), 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Jacob, John F., Luther, and Ross). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Cora). She was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, where funeral services were held July 26, with Nelson L. Martin officiating, assisted by J. Irvin Lehman.

Weaver.- Martha Anna, daughter of Andrew and Susanna (Good) Shenk, was born near Elida, Ohio, Nov. 9, 1887; died at Bethany Hospital, June 17, 1969; aged 81 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Dec. 30, 1915, she was married to Levi A. Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mildred-Mrs. Marcus Lehman, Edith-Mrs. A. I. McCroskie, and Mary-Mrs. H. D. Bentch), one son (Allen), 26 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Rhoda and Mary-her twin). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Anna-Mrs. Stanley E. Yoder). She was a member of the Argentine Church, Kansas City, Kan., where memorial services were held, with R. P. Horst and Paul Bender officiating; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Versailles, Mo., with Leroy Gingerich and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating.

Wittrig.- David E., son of Jacob and Josephine (Lund) Wittrig, was born at Oberlin, Kan., July 13 1890; died at St. Francis Hospital, West Point, Neb., July 29, 1969; aged 79 y. 16 d. On Jan. 28, 1915, he was married to Elizabeth Kerler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Lyle, Allen, Kenneth, and Lila Luedke), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ed), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Stutzman and Anna). He was preceded in death by one daughter. He was a member of the Beemer Church, where funeral services were held, with Sam Oswald officiating.

Yoder.- Kathryn Mae, daughter of Benjamin J. and Nancy (Miller) Otto, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Dec. 13, 1898; died in Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, in her sleep, July 26, 1969; aged 70 y. 7 m. 13 d. On Oct. 17, 1920, she was married to Melvin E. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Dorothy Jean-Mrs. Ellsworth Fleming, Ellwood, and Gladys-Mrs. Lando Gingerich, Jr.) and 10 grandchildren She was a member of the Kalona Church, where funeral services were held July 29, with Carl Smeltzer, Joseph Hertzler, and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber officiating; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Yoder.- Moses S., son of Moses M. and Susie (Yontz) Yoder, was born near Belleville, Pa., Mar. 20, 1900; died at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville Pa., from a heart ailment, July 13, 1969; aged 69 y. 3 m. 23 d. On Mar. 23, 1940, he was married to Lomie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children ( Helen I., Ray M., and Martin L.). He was a member of the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held July 16, with J. Elrose Hartzler, Chester Kanagy, and Nelson Roth officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 33 - August 26, 1969, pages 747, 748.

Ard.- Esther Vetta (Frizier), was born Sept. 26, 1904 died at the Okaloosa Memorial Hospital, Crestview, Fla., July 7, 1969; aged 64 y 9 m. 11 d. On June 13, 1920, she was married to Reuben Ard, who died June 14, 1957. Surviving are one daughter, 2 sons, and 14 grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Crestview Church, where funeral services were held July 10, with Paul Dagen and Benjamin Martin, Sr., officiating.

Groff.- John K., son of David B. and Annie (Stauffer) Groff, was born at Hanover, Pa., June 12, 1915; died at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, of a heart attack, June 17, 1969, aged 54 y. 5 d. On Oct. 2, 1935, he was married to Arlene Graham, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Leora-Mrs. Mervin L. Weaver and Madeline-Mrs. J. Wilbur Sollenberger), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Walter and Samuel), and 3 sisters (Alice, Mary, and Annie). One son (stillborn) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Manheim Church, where funeral services were held June 21, with Howard Witmer, John 0. Yoder, and Lester Harnly officiating; interment in Mellinger's Cemetery.

Hooley.- Menno S., was born Mar. 3, 1889; died at the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, July 10, 1969; aged 80 y. 4 m. 7 d. On Mar. 1, 1913, he was married to Dora Mast, who preceded him in death. On June -, 1958, he was married to Goldie Oesch, who died Jan. 29, 1969. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Verna Slabaugh), 3 sons (Walter, Marion, and Lester), 2 stepsons (Stanley and Billie Oesch), 5 stepdaughters (Mrs. Gloria Mynheir, Mrs. Arlene Iden, Mrs. Betty Richards, Mrs. Joyce Tierney, and Mrs. LaVerne Hartzler), 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ora and Levi), and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held July 13, with Joseph J. Swartz and Earley Bontrager officiating; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Hoover.- Bertha W., daughter of Adam Z. and Emma (Weaver) Martin, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Oct. 16, 1896; died at Lancaster, Pa., May 19, 1969; aged 72 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Dec. -, 1916, she was married to Harry 0. Hoover, who died April -, 1965. Surviving are 6 children (Harlan M., Lester M., Abram N., Lebanon, Alta M., and Erla M.) and 2 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Henry B. Hoover and Mary Martin). One son (Lloyd M.) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Groffdale Church, where funeral services were held May 22, with Amos Sauder, Curvin Buchen, and Eli Sauder officiating.

Martin.- David A. B., son of Amos and Elizabeth (Brubacher) Martin, was born near St. Jacobs, Ont., Aug. 25, 1903; died at St. Jacobs, of asthma and a heart condition, June 9, 1969; aged 65 y. 9 m. 15 d. On May 6, 1934, he was married to Susannah Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Rebecca, Peter, Lean, Lena, Noah, and Susannah) and 4 stepchildren (Elizabeth, Tilman, Mary, and Aaron). He was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held June 12, with Glenn Brubacher and Simon Martin officiating.

Myer.- Elmer L., son of Elias and Cora (Landis) Myer, was born near Bird in Hand, Pa., Nov. 26, 1918; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, from injuries received in an automobile accident, Apr. 22, 1969; aged 50 y 4 m. 27 d. Surviving are his mother, one brother. (Harold L.), and 2 sisters (Elsie M.-Mrs. J. , Lloyd Wolgemuth and Bertha M.). His father and one brother (Paul L.) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Stumptown Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 26, with Lloyd Eby and John Oberholtzer officiating.

Roth.- Barbara Ellen, daughter of William and Katherine (Stutzman) Miller, was born at Milford, Neb., Oct. 11, 1901; died at the Washington County Hospital, Aug. 6, 1969; aged 67 y. 9 m. 26 d. On Mar. 4, 1920, she was married to Nickalus Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Doris-Mrs. Raymond Graber, Neal, Owen, Kathryn-Mrs. Gerald Nebel, and Lois-Mrs. Herb Swan), 22 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 3 brothers (Joe, John, and Ammon), and 2 sisters (Lavina Stauffer and Gertrude-Mrs. Elmer Schweitzer). Her parents and 2 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. Abe Stutzman and, Melinda-Mrs. William Kremer) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, Wayland, Iowa, where funeral services were held, with Willard Leichty, Glen Richard, and Knofel Staton officiating.

Sauder.- Harry E., son of the late Samuel and Lizzie (Eaby) Sauder, was born in Caenarvon Twp., Lancaster, Co., Pa., Nov. 2, 1870; died, after an illness of 7 weeks, July 7, 1969; aged 98 y. 8 m. 5 d. He was married to Mary Cathryn Erb, who died Oct. 9, 1932. Surviving are 11 children (Samuel E., Earl, Erbie, Lizzie-Mrs. Elmer M. Sensenig, Annie-Mrs. Paul E. Martin, Charles, Paul, Mary-Mrs. Walter H. Martin, Dora-Mrs. Lewis Horning, Mabel-Mrs. Raymond H. Weaver, and Edith-Mrs. Leroy A. Martin), 77 grandchildren, 204 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Annie Martin). Two infant children and one son (Harry) preceded him in death. On June 2, 1921, he was ordained to the office of deacon.

Schlegel.- Barbara, daughter of Peter and Catherine (Krug) Sommers, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 22, 1887; died at the Stratford Hospital, July 31, 1969; aged 82 y. 3m. 9 d. On Mar. 7, 1909, she was married to Aaron Schlegel, who died Aug. -, 1957. Surviving are 6 children (Reta-Mrs. Floyd Baechler, Ruth-Mrs. Lorne Kropf, Wilfred, Earl, Alvin, and Roy), 27 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 3, with Newton L. Gingrich officiating, assisted by Henry Yantzi.

Snyder.- Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob J and Sarah (Troyer) Kaufman, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 25, 1883; died July 7, 1969; aged 85 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Aug. 8, 1907, she was married to C. U. Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth and Donald), 3 daughters (Irva-Mrs. Paul Vandiver, Inez- Mrs. Clayton Diener, and Harriet-Mrs. Bryce Bartruff), 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother, and 6 sisters. One son, 2 daughters, and one grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Glenwood Springs Church, where funeral services were held, with Leon Martin officiating. Services were also held in Hastings, Neb., July 12, with Peter Kennel officiating; interment in Roseland (Neb.) cemetery.

Souder.- Harry N., son of Frank and Katie (Nice) Souder, was born in West Rockhill Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., May 21, 1882; died at his home, July 27, 1969; aged 87 y. 2 m. 6 d. In 1907, he was married to Susan Swartz, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Nelson). Two children (Luella and Frank) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held July 31, with Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Stalter.- Margaret L., daughter of Herman and Caroline (Struck) Brave, was born at Howell, Ind., Jan. 12, 1900; died at Flanagan, Ill., from injuries received in an automobile accident, July 20, 1969; aged 69 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Dec. 25, 1922, she was married to Wilbert Stalter, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Henry Ratzlaff), 5 sons (Darrell Dean, Roland K., Leland R., Wesley C, and Kenneth E.), 20 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Clarence Corbin, Mrs. William Shepherd, Mrs. Carrie Potter, Mrs--Mary Lobliner, and Mrs. Clarence Uphoff), and one brother (Fred). She was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held July 23, with Edwin Stalter and David Eshleman officiating; interment in Waldo Township Cemetery.

Umble.- Alice (Landis), was born at Sterling, Ill., Jan. 20, 1882; died at Warsaw, Ind., July 17, 1969; aged 87 y. 5 m. 27 d. On Dec. 25, 1906 she was married to John S. Umble, who died Mar. 16, 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Frank and Roy), 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the College Church. Funeral services were held at the Seminary Chapel, Goshen, Ind., July 21, with John H. Mosemann, J. Robert Detweiler, and Levi C. Hartzler officiating; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Weber.- Elsie S., daughter of William and Alice (Shirk) Weber, was born June 15, 1920; died at her home near Narvon, Pa., Aug. 1, 1969; aged 49 y. 1 m. 17 d. Surviving are her parents and one brother (Paul). She was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 5, with H. Z. Good, Ben Weaver, and Wilmer Leaman officiating.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana


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