Gospel Herald Obituaries - February, 1969

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 5 - February 4, 1969 pages 111, 112

Augustine, Walter R., son of the late Christ and Mary Ann (Shibler) Augustine, was born June 29, 1898; died at the Fulton County Home, Dec. 23, 1968; aged 70 y. 5 m. 24 d. He was a lifelong resident of the Wauseon (Ohio) area. About four years ago he made a public confession of Christ. Surviving are one brother (Simon), one sister (Ada - Mrs. Ed Heer), and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters (Sarah - Mrs. Alfred Swartzendruber and Ella, who died in infancy), and 3 brothers (Alfred and Christy, who died in infancy, and William, who died in April 1966). Funeral services were held, with Olen Nofziger officiating.

Beachy, Esther, daughter of John and Mattie (Nissley) Graber, was born Feb. 12, 1937; died in a car accident near her home in Kalamazoo, Mich., Nov. 22, 1968; aged 31 y. 9 m. 10 d. On Dec. 21, 1957, she was married to Daniel Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Sonia Rae), one son (Wesley James), her parents, 4 brothers (Harvey, Al, John, Jr., and Lloyd Eugene), 6 sisters (Vi - Mrs. Willard Goss, Irene - Mrs. Levi Miller, Miriam - Mrs. Clyde Wagler, Magdalena - Mrs. Terry G. Ropp, Clara Fern, and Alice Jane), and her grandmother (Mrs. Emma Nissley Kauffman). She was a member of the Kalamazoo Church. Funeral services were held at the North Goshen Church, Nov. 25, with Russell Krabill and Glen Horner officiating; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Beiler, Irene Marian, daughter of Isaac K. and Fannie (Weaver) Beiler, was born July 24, 1945; died suddenly at the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, Pa., of pneumonia, Jan. 4, 1969; aged 23 y. 5 m. 10 d. Surviving besides her parents are 8 brothers and sisters (Ada W. - Mrs. Benjamin Ginder, Anna Mary - Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Martha B. - Mrs. Carl Dietrich, Clarence W., Elam W., Naomi W., Verna Mae - Mrs. Thomas Miller, and her twin Arlene Miriam - Mrs. Ronald Gipe). Funeral services were held at the Boyer Church, Jan. 8, with Louis S. Peachey and Norman W. Moyer officiating.

Bender, Magdalena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Steinman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 10, 1889; died in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Jan. 11, 1969; aged 79 y. 6 m. 1 d. On Dec. 21, 1911, she was married to Noah J. Bender, who died June 30, 1954. Surviving are 4 sons (Delton, Nelson, Ivan, and Armand), 3 sisters (Katie - Mrs. Benjamin Gingerich, Annie - Mrs. John Gingerich, and Christina - Mrs. John Wagler), and 2 brothers (Simeon T. and Emanuel). She was preceded in death by an infant son and 4 sisters. She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 14, with Newton L. Gingrich officiating, assisted by Henry Yantzi.

Benner, Henry H., son of the late Nathaniel and Amanda (Heckler) Benner, was born at Souderton, Pa., July 16, 1892; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of carcinoma, Jan. 9, 1969; aged 76 y. 5 m. 24 d. He was married to Leah Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Wilmer, Leroy, Howard, Clifford, Roland, and Richard), 6 daughters (Mrs. Esther Williams, Irene - Mrs. Jacob Haas, Ruth - Mrs. Ralph Schultz, Evelyn - Mrs. Claude Alderfer, Marie - Mrs. Louis Arnaudo, and Helen), 45 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Margaret Bishop). He was preceded in death by 3 sons and one daughter. He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 12, with Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman officiating.

Freed, Sallie K., daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Kulp) Clemmer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 30, 1880; died at Souderton, Pa., Jan. 9, 1969; aged 88 y. 3 m. 10 d. She was the wife of the late Deacon Harvey C. Freed, Sr., who died in 1948. Surviving are 2 children (Mrs. Mary C. Hagey and Harvey C.), 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and one sister (Mrs. Horace Shisler). She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 13, with Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman officiating.

Gehman, Jacob H., son of the late Enos and Sarah H. (Histand) Gehman, was born at Bally, Pa., Nov. 27, 1890; died at the Allentown (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 17, 1968, 11 days after being admitted for surgery; aged 78 y. 20 d. On Nov. 27, 1919, he was married to Katie Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Mark, Luke, and Jacob Russell), 3 daughters (Anna, Miriam, and Orpha), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Harvey and David), and one sister (Elsie - Mrs. Abram Godshall). He was a member of the Hereford Church, Bally, Pa., where funeral services were held Dec. 21, with Paul Longacre and James M. Longacre officiating.

Heckman, John F., son of Jacob and Jane (Musser) Heckman, was born in Fayette Twp., Juniata Co., Pa., Feb. 20, 1880; died at the Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 27, 1968; aged 88 y. 10 m. 7 d. He was married to Amanda Brubaker, who died Jan. 30, 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Roy W. and J. Titus), 3 daughters (Margaret E. - Mrs. Jesse B. Glick, Esther M. - Mrs. Enos H. Herr, and Mary E.), 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Annie). He was a member of the Cross Roads Church, Richfield, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Lost Creek Church, with Donald Lauver, J. Roy Graybill, and Allen Kauffman officiating.

Hochstedler, Lizzie, daughter of Jonas and Lydia Brenneman, was born at Kalona, Iowa, June 29, 1903; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, of leukemia, Jan. 7, 1969; aged 65 y. 6 m. 9 d. On Dec. 11, 1923, she was married to Sam G. Hochstedler, who survives. Also surviving are 13 children (Ruth, Cora, Alta - Mrs. Victor Kropf, Lydia, J. Wesley, Martha - Mrs. Chris Helmuth, Jonas, Lovina, Monroe, Darlene - Mrs. John Miller, Mary Alice, Nelson, and Viola), 31 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Tillie and Mary Otto, Mrs. Abe Kauffman, and Mrs. Henry M. Miller), and one brother (Dan). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Verna). She was a member of the Fairview Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 10, with John L. Ropp and Morris Swartzendruber officiating.

Kennel, Samuel S., son of Christian R. and Magdalena (Swartzendruber) Kennel, was born at Thurman, Colo., Mar. 10, 1894; died at Albany, Ore., of a heart attack, Dec. 24, 1968; aged 74 y. 9 m. 14 d. On Nov. 30, 1916, he was married to Kathryn Alliman, who died Mar. 31, 1968. Surviving are one son (Joseph A.), 2 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Walter Ruby and Lola - Mrs. Ivan Roth), 9 grandchildren, one sister (Emma Kennel), and 2 brothers (Eli S. and John S.). He was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 27, with N. M. Birky and Verl Nofziger officiating; interment in Willamette Memorial Cemetery, Albany, Ore.

Williams, Roman Edward, Sr., son of J. J. and Annie (Criner) Williams, was born at Maugansville, Md., Sept. 14, 1908; died at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., Oct. 7, 1968; aged 60 y. 23 d. On May 14, 1938, he was married to Catherine Strite, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Roman, Jr., Albert, Elizabeth Martin, Ruby Robinson, and Earl), 10 grandchildren, one brother (Russell), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Radie Higgins, Mrs. Sarah Heefner, Mrs. Pauline Doyle, and Mrs. Helen Lefever). He was a member of the Pinesburg Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 10, with Reuben E. Martin and Oliver H. Martin officiating.

Wingard, John, son of Jacob J. and Catharine (Blough) Wingard, was born in Richland Twp., Cambria Co., Pa., Nov. 31, 1885; died at the Church of the Brethren Home, Scalp Level, Pa., of pneumonia, Nov. 23, 1968; aged 83 y. 2 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Katie Wingard and Mrs. Christy Miller). He was a member of the Weaver Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 26, with Harold E. Thomas officiating; interment in Richland Cemetery.

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Beck, Ricky Eugene, son of Ronald and Carol Jean (Kauffman) Beck, was born at Evanston, Ill., Jan. 2, 1963; died near Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1969 (cause unknown pending a coroner's autopsy report); aged 6 y. 11 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Lori Lynn and Lisa Lynn), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beck and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Short), and great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Britsch and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Kauffman). He attended the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 16, with Ellis B. Croyle officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Grove, Peter R., son of Jacob and Minnie Grove, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., Dec. 6, 1904; died unexpectedly on the way to the hospital, Jan. 1, 1969; aged 64 y. 25 d. Surviving are his wife (Fannie Nolt Grove), one daughter (Marian - Mrs. Melvin Wenger), 4 grandsons, and one brother (Martin). He was a member of Bossler's Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 5, with Harlan Hoover and Martin Kraybill officiating.

Heckman, John F., son of the late Jacob and Jane (Musser) Heckman, was born in Fayette Twp., Pa., Feb. 20, 1880; died at the Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital; aged 88 y. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda (Brubaker) Heckman, Jan. 30, 1963. Surviving are 2 sons (Roy W. and J. Titus), 3 daughters (Margaret - Mrs. Jesse Glick, Esther - Mrs. Enos Herr, and Mary E.), 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Annie). He was a member of the Cross Roads Church. Funeral services were held at the Lost Creek Church, Oakland Mills, Pa., with Donald E. Lauver, J. Roy Graybill, and Allen Kauffman officiating.

Hershberger, Daniel Webster, son of Levi P. and Mary (Erb) Hershberger, was born at Burlington, Ind., Nov. 13, 1880; died at Willamette Falls Hospital, Oregon City, Ore., as the result of a broken hip earler [sic] in the week, Dec. 27, 1968; aged 88 y. 1 m. 14 d. On Dec. 25, 1908, he was married to Rachel Burck, who died Aug. 27, 1966. Surviving are 3 children (Naomi - Mrs. Charles Bond, Gerald, and Verl) and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Hopewell Church, Hubbard, Ore. Funeral services were held at the Ring-Cornwell Funeral Chapel, Dec. 30, with Maynard Headings, Sterling Roth, and Levi Strubhar officiating.

Hoover, Susanna, daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Burkholder) Wideman, was born in Markham Twp., Ont., June 11, 1886; died at the Brierbush Hospital, Stouffville, Ont., Dec. 6, 1968; aged 82 y. 5 m. 25 d. On Jan. 31, 1906, she was married to Leonard W. Hoover, who died June 13, 1945. Surviving are 7 children (Eva - Mrs. Harvey Burkholder, Mary - Mrs. Oliver Shank, Ada - Mrs. Leonard Ramer, Ernest, Maurice, Leonard, and Willis), 29 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Etta - Mrs. Aaron D. Grove). She was a member of the Wideman Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 9, with Paul Weidner and Emerson L. McDowell officiating.

Leaman, Tobias G., son of the late Tobias D. and susan L. (Groff) Leaman, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., Sept. 22, 1884; died at his home in Lancaster, Pa., after an illness of two months, Dec. 25, 1968; aged 84 y. 3 m. 3 d. On Oct. 24, 1905, he was married to Hettie H. Denlinger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ivan D., Clayton D., and Tobias G., Jr.), 5 daughters (Esther L. - Mrs. Daniel M. Shenk, Anna D. - Mrs. Allen H. Kreider, Mary D., Ruth E. - Mrs. Edwin B. Rutt, and Mabel D. - Mrs. Raymond C. Hershey), 42 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Susan L.). He was preceded in death by an infant son. He and his wife celebrated their sixty-third wedding anniversary in October. He was a member of Mellinger's Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 28, with Harry S. Lefever and Nelson B. Landis officiating.

Miller, Mrs. Christy A., daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Blough) Wingard, was born in Cambria Co., Pa., July 20, 1869; died at Mifflintown, Pa., Jan. 8, 1969; aged 99 y. 5 m. 19 d. Surviving are one son (John Mark), 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Katie). She was a member of the Lost Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Weaver Church, Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 11, with Harold Thomas officiating; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Nafziger, Chester Joel, son of Alfred J. and Ruth (Eicher) Nafziger, was born at Pettisville, Ohio, June 1, 1920; died at Chatsworth, Ga., as the result of a truck accident, Jan. 17, 1969; aged 48 y. 7 m. 16 d. On July 23, 1944, he was married to Doris King, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Chester Leroy, Leonard Jay, Mark Alan, Ruth Ann - Mrs. Victor Hildebrand, Rachel Marie, and Marilyn Sue), one grandson, his parents, and 3 brothers (Clifford, Freeman, and Maurice). He was a member of the Tedrow Church. Funeral services were held at the Central Church, Jan. 20, with Victor Hildebrand and Carl Yoder officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Schmucker, Anna, daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine (Schloneger) Schmucker, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, May 11, 1885; died at the Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1969; aged 83 y. 8 m. 7 d. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers (Milton, Aaron, and Elmer), and 3 sisters (Ella - Mrs. Alvin Maurer, Lydia - Mrs. John D. Miller, and an infant sister). She was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 21, with O. N. Johns and Wayne North officiating.

Weaver, Simeon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Weaver, was born at Bloomingdale, Ont. Sept. 13, 1881; died at the K-W Hospital, Jan. 12, 1969; aged 87 y. 3 m. 30 d. On Dec. 25, 1907, he was married to Rachel Martin, who died Aug. 19, 1945. On June 26, 1946, he was married to Vera Cressman, who survives. In 1934, he was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Floradale congregation. Surviving are 2 brothers (David and Wesley) and one sister (Mrs. Jacob Good). He was a member of the Floradale Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 15, with Gerald Good and Vernon Leis officiating.

Wilson, John Hayes, son of W. Homer and Margaret M. (Evans) Wilson, was born at Belleville, Pa., Oct. 2, 1902; died in Huntingdon Co., Pa., of heart seizure, Jan. 11, 1969; aged 66 y. 3 m. 9 d. Surviving is one sister. He was a member of the Locust Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home, Jan. 15, with Erie Renno officiating; interment in Machpelah Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 7 - February 18, 1969 pages 159, 160

Cripe, Timothy S., son of Amos S. and Rebecca (Nussbaum) Cripe, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Feb. 22, 1889; died at his home in Delavan, Ill., Jan. 20, 1969; aged 79 y. 10 m. 29 d. On Feb. 20, 1919, he was married to Barbara Birky, who died in 1961. Surviving are one son (Delzon), one daughter (Mrs. Rhoda Siemens), and one brother (Ben R.). He was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 23, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating.

Eby, Hazel Joy, daughter of Nelson and Doris (Diller) Eby, was born at Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 23, 1968; died unexpectedly, Dec. 22, 1968; aged 4 weeks. Surviving besides her parents are one brother (Linford Ray) and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. Elmer Diller and Mr. and Mrs. Ira H. Eby). Funeral services were held at Reiff's Church, Dec. 24, with Reuben E. Martin, Nelson Martin, and Earl Miller officiating.

Grassmeyer, A. Fay, son of John and Barbara Grassmeyer, was born at Belleville, Pa., Aug. 2, 1897; died at Greenwood, Del., Jan. 24, 1969; aged 71 y. 5 m. 22 d. He was married to Mary Ann Sprunger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gordon) and one daughter (Mrs. Edna Yoder). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Belleville, Pa. Funeral services were held at Greenwood, Del., Jan. 26, with Millard Benner officiating, and at Belleville, Pa., Jan. 27, with Waldo E. Miller officiating; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville.

Kehr, Winnie S., daughter of Samuel and Fannie (Moyer) Singer, was born in Harrison Twp., Ind., Aug. 7, 1896; died at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 31, 1968; aged 72 y. 4 m. 24 d. On Dec. 23, 1916, she was married to Jesse Kehr, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Orville, Helen - Mrs. Robert Leichty, Miriam - Mrs. Walter Hooley, Carolyn, Ruth, Stanley, Marianna - Mrs. Paul Brubaker, Margaret - Mrs. Donald Porzelius, and Jesse, Jr.), 31 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Orpha - Mrs. Ernest Meloy). Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Church, Jan. 3, with Mahlon Miller and D. A. Yoder officiating.

Lyndaker, Victor, son of Michael and Anna (Yousey) Lyndaker, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Nov. 20, 1899; died at the Mercy Hospital, Watertown, N.Y., Jan. 14, 1969; aged 69 y. 1 m. 25 d. On May 28, 1930, he was married to Ella _________, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Diane - Mrs. Elton Roggie and Wilbur J.), one grandchild, and one sister (Mary Anna - Mrs. Herbert Gascho). He was preceded in death by 5 brothers. He was a member of the Naumburg Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Conservative Church, Jan. 17, with Lloyd Boshart officiating.

Martin, Ellen, daughter of the late Martin S. and Susannah (Steckley) Bauman, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., July 15, 1905; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., of cancer, Jan. 19, 1969; aged 63 y. 6 m. 4 d. On Oct. 31, 1933, she was married to Abraham S. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Laverne, Martha, Edmund, Ellen, Lorene, Howard, Maurice, and James), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was preceded in death by one son (Elmer). She was a member of the St. Jacobs Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with Glen Brubacher and Simon Martin officiating.

Stahly, Harvey, son of Dan and Sara (Smucker) Stahly, was born at Nappanee, Ind., July 22, 1883; died at his home, Jan. 17, 1969; aged 85 y. 5 m. 26 d. On Aug. 18, 1904, he was married to Nellie Mae McGowan, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ward, Ralph, Paul, and LaMar), 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Alma Albrecht, Mrs. Bertha Kurtz, Mrs. Orbin Hoffer, and Mrs. Miles Pletcher), and 2 brothers (Roy and Russell). He was a member of the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held, with Norman Lyndaker and Homer North officiating.

Yoder, Jerry Lynn, son of Peter J. and Leah (Miller) Yoder, was born at Hicksville, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1946; died in an automobile accident near Bryan, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1969; aged 22 y. 11 m. 12 d. Besides his parents he is survived by 4 brothers (Noah, Kenneth, Dale, and Gerald), 2 sisters (Margaret - Mrs. Harvey Steckly and Deloris), and 2 grandmothers (Mrs. Amelia Miller and Mrs. Susan Yoder). He was a member of the Hicksville Church. Funeral services were held at the Cuba Church, Harlan, Ind., Jan. 26, with John Yoder and Ralph Yoder officiating; interment in Yaggy Cemetery.

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Alderfer, Valeria L., daughter of Irvin and Lizzie (Schlosser) Kulp, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., Oct. 18, 1903; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., after a lengthy illness, Jan. 23, 1969; aged 65 y. 3 m. 5 d. On Mar. 28, 1925, she was married to Jacob L. Alderfer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Joyce - Mrs. Wilmer Souder, Althea - Mrs. Irvin Detweiler, and Jacob), 10 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Abram Alderfer), and one brother (Irvin). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 27, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Bender, John Y., son of the late Daniel H. and Magdalena (Yantzi) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 20, 1892; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 16, 1969; aged 76 y. 8 m. 27 d. On June 20, 1918, he was married to Mary Jantzi, who died Jan. 4, 1953. Surviving are one son (Daniel), 3 daughters (Elfrieda - Mrs. Rudy Steinman, Laura - Mrs. Willis Lichty, and Selma - Mrs. Nelson Roth), 11 grandchildren, one brother (Allan), and one sister (Elizabeth - Mrs. Nicholas Kuepfer). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Jan. 19, with Chris O. Erb and Alvin Leis officiating.

Brubacher, stillborn daughter of Robert and Rebecca (Kaser) Brubacher, of the Wooster, Ohio, Church, was born Jan. 30, 1969. Surviving besides the parents are the maternal grandmother (Mrs. Lorene Kaser) and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elmer G. Brubacher). Graveside services were held at the Berlin Cemetery, Jan. 31, with Sanford Oyer and Paul Hummel officiating.

Byler, Lois Mary, daughter of Manuel and Mary (Yoder) Schertz, was born at Washington, Ill., Nov. 21, 1921; died at Billings Hospital, Chicago, Ill., of Hodgkin's disease, Dec. 30, 1968; aged 47 y. 1 m. 9 d. On Aug. 9, 1942, she was married to John Byler, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Jon David, Thomas, Philip, Paul, and Daniel), her parents, and one sister (Mrs. John Oyer). Funeral services were held at the Metamora Church, Jan. 2, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Cunningham, Flocie, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Lambert) White, was born at Job, W. Va., Mar. 29, 1897; died at Newport News, Va., Jan. 14, 1969; aged 71 y. 9 m. 16 d. She was married to Elmer Cunningham, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 7 children (Lennie - Mrs. Marshall Lambert, Mabel - Mrs. Arlie Bennet, Ruth - Mrs. Curtis Tickle, Warren, Arthur, Walter, and Ernest), 19 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Warwick River Church. Funeral services were held at the South Funeral Home, Jan. 16, with Truman H. Brunk and John H. Shenk officiating, and at the Horton Church in West Virginia, Jan. 19, with Olin McDorman officiating; interment in Cunningham family cemetery.

Delp, Paul M., son of Samuel and Anna (Mininger) Delp, was born at Line Lexington, Pa., Mar. 5, 1910; died at Harleysville, Pa., of myocardial infarction, Jan. 11, 1969; aged 58 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Jan. 1, 1930, he was married to Eva Clemens, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Harley C., Louise - Mrs. Paul Detweiler, Rowan C., Richard, and Pauline - Mrs. Arlen Godshall), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Norman and Samuel), and 3 sisters (Ida - Mrs. Henry Freed, Mrs. Naomi Gehman, and Miriam - Mrs. Wilmer Detweiler). He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 14, with Willis A. Miller and Willard Shisler officiating.

Dettweiler, Isaiah, was born at Bloomingdale, Ont., Dec. 29, 1888; died at the South Waterloo Hospital, Jan. 12, 1969; aged 80 y. 14 d. On Nov. 20, 1918, he was married to Lucinda Bechtel, who died June 19, 1960. Surviving are 8 children (Harold, Clarke, Glen, Ward, Norma, Mrs. Margaret Good, Mrs. Mary Sayer, and Mrs. Ruby Roth), one brother (Norman), and one sister (Mrs. Nany Kinsie). He was a member of the Breslau Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 15, with Laurence Mailin and Horace Cressman officiating.

Gerber, Sarah, daughter of Peter J. and Malinda (Miller) Miller, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1890; died at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1969; aged 78 y. 1 m. 28 d. On Dec. 23, 1911, she was married to Allan W. Gerber, who died July 14, 1963. Surviving are 3 sons (Elbert, Ferman, and Darrel), one daughter (Doris - Mrs. John Brobst), 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Ray Mast), and 2 brothers (Malvin and Daniel). She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 2, with Paul R. Miller officiating.

Heckler, Warren S., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Seitz) Heckler, was born at Luken, Pa., July 13, 1883; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., following a long illness with cancer terminated by pneumonia, Dec. 6, 1968; aged 85 y. 4 m. 23 d. On May 5, 1905, he was married to Katie Houpt, who died July 23, 1957. Surviving are one daughter (Lizzie H.) and one brother (Willis S.). He was a member of the Salford Church, Harleysville, Pa., where double funeral services were held Dec. 11, with his close friend, Wilmer Paul, who died two days after him. Willis Miller and Willard Shisler officiated.

Heiser, Clara, daughter of the late Christian and Dora (Householder) Reeser, was born at Eureka, Ill., Jan. 6, 1888; died at Ft. Worth, Tex., of a heart condition and flu, Jan. 31, 1969; aged 81 y. 25 d. On Sept. 24, 1908, she was married to Edward Heiser, who died Aug. 20, 1961. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. Aaron Stalter and Pauline - Mrs. Perry Hill), 2 sons (Raymond and Richard), 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Debolt, Christian, William, and Henry), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Katherine Ackerman, Mrs. Emma Rastetter, Mrs. Barbara Heiser, Mrs. Florence Kinsinger, and Mrs. Anna Buck). Funeral services were held at the Metamora Church, Feb. 3, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Hooley, Goldie, daughter of Samuel and Alwilda (Shoup) Garber, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 11, 1896; died at Topeka, Ind., Jan. 29, 1969; aged 72 y. 3 m. 18 d. On Feb. 10, 1917, she was married to William Oesch, who died in 1957. On June 10, 1958, she was married to Menno Hooley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stanley and Billie Oesch), 5 daughters (Mrs. Arlene Iden, Mrs. Betty Richards, Mrs. Joyce Tierney, Mrs. Gloria Mynhier, and Mrs. Laverne Hartzler), 3 stepsons (Lester, Marion, and Walter Hooley), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Verna Slabaugh), 20 grandchildren, 17 step-grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son (Glen Samuel). She was a member of the Emma Church, but attended the Maple Grove Church in Topeka. Funeral services were held, with Joe Swartz and Amos Hostetler officiating.

Kauffman, Christmas Carol, daughter of Abraham R. and Selena Bell (Wade) Miller, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 25, 1901; died at the Elkhart General Hospital, from a severe case of persistent hepatitis, Jan. 30, 1969; aged 67 y. 1 m. 5 d. In 1924 she was married to Norman Hostetler, who was accidentally electrocuted in 1926. In 1929 she was married to Nelson E. Kauffman, who survives. Surviving are 4 children (MaDonna Lee - Mrs. Ben Eberly, Stanlee DeVon, James Milton, and Marcia Marie - Mrs. Loren Miller), 8 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Nellie - Mrs. Cleo Mann, Esther - Mrs. Claude Bigler, and Helena - Mrs. Walter Meyer). For 22 years she and her husband were missionaries at Hannibal, Mo. She was a member of the Belmont Church. Interment was in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Feb. 1, in charge of Ray Bair. A memorial service was held at the Prairie Street Church, Feb. 2, in charge of Ray Bair, assisted by J. John Allison, Harold Kreider, Mel Lapp, and Milo Kauffman.

Keiser, Hazel A., daughter of William and Mary (Harmon) Frankhouser, was born at Reedsville, Pa., June 25, 1894; died at her home near Reedsville, after a lengthy illness, Jan. 17, 1969; aged 74 y. 6 m. 23 d. On Dec. 30, 1910, she was married to Roy C. Keiser, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Ernest, Eldon, Marlin, Dean, Leon, Mrs. Alberta Breon, Mrs. Virgie Mitchell, and Mrs. Patsy Kyper), 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Rene Miller), and 2 brothers (Freeman and Benton). She was a member of the Barrville Church. Funeral services were held at the Bohn Funeral Home, Reedsville, Jan. 20, with Elam Glick officiating; interment in Church Hill Cemetery.

King, Elsie E., daughter of Levi and Fannie (Hartzler) Yoder, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Jan. 5, 1878; died at her home in West Liberty, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1969; aged 91 y. 12 d. On Dec. 31, 1899, she was married to Elba L. King, who died Apr. 20, 1954. Surviving are 5 children (Mabel - Mrs. Paul P. King, Freda - Mrs. Carl Slonecker, Margaret, Winfred, and Herbert L.), 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one sister (Addie - Mrs. Joe L. Plank), and one sister-in-law (Martha - Mrs. Leon King). She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 20, with Roy S. Koch officiating, assisted by Richard Hostetler.

Lile, Esse Cleveland, son of James T. and Harriet Lile, was born at Moody, Tex., Apr. 2, 1893; died after a long illness, Nov. 27, 1968; aged 75 y. 7 m. 22 d. In 1931 he was married to Zella Mae Grass, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Beatrice and Jerry), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Henry), and one sister (Molly Klapp). He was preceded in death by one son (Rnald Dean) and 2 brothers (Isaac and Charlie). He was a member of the Perryton Church, where funeral services were held, with Sidney Martin officiating; interment in Gray Cemetery.

Martin, Elizabeth A., daughter of Phares B. and Lydia (Martin) Witmer, was born at Maugansville, Md., Oct. 23, 1908; died at the Washington County Hospital, Jan. 29, 1969; aged 60 y. 3 m. 6 d. On Nov. 18, 1925, she was married to Adin K. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Harold), 2 sisters (Catherine - Mrs. Melvin Baer and Ida - Mrs. Allen Martin), one brother (Clayton), and stepmother (Mrs. Martha Witmer). She was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 1, with Nelson L. Martin and Harold A. Lehman officiating.

 

McNutt, Jefferson LaCurgas, son of William R. and Mertie Cerzell (Stone) McNutt, was born in Cleveland Co., Okla., Nov. 9, 1905; died at the Colorado General Hospital, Denver, Colo., after a lingering illness (more than eleven years) from emphysema and complications, Oct. 27, 1968; aged 62 y. 11 m. 18 d. On Feb. 21, 1934, he was married to Nellie M. Ummel, who survives. Also surviving are 5 brothers (Lowell, Elmer, Ellis, Ray, and Doyal) and 5 sisters (Edith - Mrs. Silas Ingle, Merrel - Mrs. Ray Evans, Bela - Mrs. Ross Jones, Fannie Mae - Mrs. T. L. Wilhite, and Aroma Lee - Mrs. John Hawk). He was a member of the Limon Church. Funeral services were held at the Buchanan-Love Funeral Home, Oct. 30, with Eldo Miller and Glenn Martin officiating; interment in Pershing Memorial Cemetery.

Mishler, Irva, son of Jerry and Mary Ann (Miller) Mishler, was born near Middlebury, Ind., July 21, 1883; died near Middlebury, of a heart attack, Jan. 9, 1969; aged 85 y. 5 m. 19 d. On Aug. 9, 1903, he was married to Ollie Gardner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Paul and Franklin) and one sister (Elma Grabill). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Jan. 11, with Samuel J. Troyer officiating; interment in Forrest Grove Cemetery.

Moyer, Wilson L., son of Benjamin C. and Mary (Landis) Moyer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., June 6, 1886; died at Harleysville, Pa., of coronary thrombosis, Dec. 23, 1968; aged 82 y. 6 m. 17 d. On Nov. 16, 1907, he was married to Lillian M. Koffel, who died July 15, 1918. On June 29, 1919, he was married to Ida Landis, who died June 3, 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Preston K. and Melvin M.), 2 daughters (Eva - Mrs. Ellis Bergey and Mary E.), 13 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 26, with Willis Miller and Willard Shisler officiating.

Nyce, Emma M., daughter of George and Mary (Moyer) Ruth, was born at Franconia, Pa., Sept. 3, 1886; died at Souderton, Pa., of pneumonia, Jan. 22, 1969; aged 82 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Sept. 9, 1905, she was married to Allen M. Nyce, who died Jan. 15, 1953. Surviving are one daughter (Edith - Mrs. John E. Lapp), 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 25, with Marvin Anders, Henry Ruth, and WIllis Miller officiating.

Paul, Wilmer, son of Samuel and Hannah (Cressman) Paul, was born near Salfordville, Pa., July 21, 1890; died at Harleysville, Pa., of coronary thrombosis, Dec. 8, 1968; aged 78 y. 4 m. 17 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Alice Gehris and Mrs. Hannah Musser). He was a member of the Salford Church, where double funeral services were held with his close friend, Warren Heckler, Dec. 11, with Willis Miller and Willard Shisler officiating.

Ranck, John Mark, infant son of Harold J. and Ellen Mae (Smoker) Ranck, was stillborn at Community Memorial Hospital, West Grove, Pa., Jan. 20, 1969. Surviving in addition to his parents are 3 sisters (Naomi, Ruth Ann, and Lois), 3 brothers (Elvin, Paul, and Glenn), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smoker), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Ranck), and the paternal great-grandfather (Christ Herr). Graveside services were held at Andrew's Bridge Church, with Edwin Ranck officiating.

Roth, Frank L., son of Christ and Anna (Graber) Roth, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Mar. 11, 1880; died at his home near Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1969; aged 88 y. 9 m. 9 d. In 1908 he was married to Ada Schmucker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (A. Lucille, Alta - Mrs. Elmer Schrock, and Kathryn - Mrs. Chauncey Crossgrove) and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 daughters, one grandson, one sister, and 3 brothers. He was a member of the Lockport Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, with Walter Stuckey and Simon Stuckey officiating.

Transcribed by Cynthia Kauffman, Pennsylvania


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