Gospel Herald Obituaries - October, 1969

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 39 - October 7, 1969, pages 883, 884.

Beck.- Christ J., son of John C. and Regina (Reigsecker) Beck, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1887; died at the Fairlawn Haven Rest Home, Archbold, Aug. 14, 1969; aged 82 y. 7 m. 9 d. On Apr. 9, 1936, he was married to Elisa Buerhrer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Henry and John) and 3 sisters (Ann, Arminda, and Mary). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, with Dale Wyse and Walter Stuckey officiating.

Burkholder.- Anna (Megart), was born at -, Pa., Dec. 12, 1889; died at Hillcrest Retirement Home, La Verne, Calif., June 18, 1969; aged 79 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Dec. 6, 1927, she was married to Mose Burkholder, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Calvary Church, Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services were held at Inglewood, Calif., June 23, with LeRoy Bechler officiating.

Glick.- Joseph S., son of Samuel S. and Lydia (Kanagy) Glick, was born at Belleville, Pa.. Apr. 13, 1900; died at the Ephrata (Pa.) Community Hospital, from a heart condition, Aug. 25, 1969; aged 69 y. 4 m. 12 d. On Jan. 15, 1929, he was married to Emma S. Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary-Mrs. Paul H. Kurtz), 2 grandchildren, and 8 brothers and sisters (Mrs. Mary Blank, Mrs. Ada Byler, Sadie-Mrs. Aaron Yoder, Samuel, Bertha-Mrs. David Zook, Lydia-Mrs. Steven Kauffman, Linda-Mrs. Adam Wengard, and J. Raymond). He was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 28, with Millard Shoup, Ira Kurtz, and Rev. Roy Glick officiating.

Lehman.- Jay L., son of Howard F. and the late Mary (Martin) Lehman, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., May 9, 1941; died at the Chambersburg Hospital, of cancer, Sept. 13, 1969; aged 28 y. 4 m. 4 d. On Aug. 20, 1966, he was married to Evelyn Hege, who survives. Also surviving are his stepmother (Martha Martin Lehman), one brother (Lewis M.), and 4 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Marlin L. Frey, Eleonora-Mrs. Clarence S. Martin, Jean-Mrs. Arthur G. Hampton, and Cora). Before his marriage he spent two years in Honduras in VS under the Eastern Mission Board. At the time of his death he was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Funeral services were held at Sellers Funeral Home, Sept. 16, with Donald Hess, Glen Landis, and Harold Slothour officiating; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Maust.- Earl, son of Richard and Elizabeth (Gunden) Maust, was born at Bay Port, Mich., Dec. 28, 1919; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., of an apparent heart attack, Sept. 8, 1969; aged 49 y. 8 m. 10 d. He was head of the music department of Eastern Mennonite College. On Mar. 16, 1946, he was married to Evelyn Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 2 sons (Robert and Dennis), 4 sisters (Alta-Mrs. John Swartzendruber, Doris-Mrs. Clair Basinger, Fern-Mrs. Perry Brunk, and Josephine), and 4 brothers (Arthur, Edgar, Clayton, and Wilbur). He was a member of the Park View Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite College auditorium, Sept. 10, with Myron Augsburger and Harold Eshleman officiating: interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Moyer.- Myra H., daughter of Abram and Sarah Ann (Hendricks) Fretz, was born in Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Aug. 23, 1891; died at the Rockhill Mennonite Convalescent Home, Sellersville, Pa., from a stroke, Sept. 9, 1969; aged 78 y. 17 d. On Feb. 22, 1908, she was married to Wallace R. Moyer, who died Feb. 7, 1967. Surviving are 2 daughters; (Marian-Mrs. Norman S. Keller and Laraine), 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Bertha Myers). She was preceded in death by 2 children (Mildred and Charles Kenneth). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 13, with Alvin F. Detweiler officiating.

Ruth.- Erwin L., son of Allen and Sallie Ruth. was born in New Britain Twp., Pa., Nov. 15, 1902; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., from a heart attack, Sept. 5, 1969; aged 66 y. 9 m. 21 d. On Jan. 15, 1927, he was married to Mabel Mininger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Elaine-Mrs Lowell Moyer, Marilyn, James, and Eleanor), one sister, and 3 brothers. He was preceded in death by one son. On Nov. 27, 1955, he was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Line Lexington congregation. He was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 10, with Arthur Ruth, Claude Meyers, and Harvey Bauman officiating.

Tyson.- Jacob H., son of Jacob and Lovina (Bloom) Tyson, was born in Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 3, 1886; died at the Wooster Community Hospital, June 17, 1969; aged 82 y. 8 m. 4 d. On Aug. 8, 1905, he was married to Emma M. Lehman, who died Apr. 7, 1919. On Feb. 24, 1920, he was married to Fannie Reihl, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Anna-Mrs. Harry Ickes, Marion, Harvey, Laura-Mrs. Olen Begly, John, and Mabel-Mrs. Forest Begly), 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary Coy), and one brother (Moses). An infant son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Chester Church, where funeral services were held June 21, with Carl J. Good, Harvey Weaver, and Cleophas Steiner officiating.

Zimmerman.- Edna Elizabeth, daughter of Peter H. and Elizabeth (Nussbaum) Ziegler, was born at Eckley, Ohio, Apr. 22, 1898; died very suddenly at her home, Aug. 24, 1969; aged 71 y. 4 m. 2 d. On Jan. 2, 1918, she was married to Lewis Zimmerman, who died in 1941. Surviving are 4 children (Orval, Fern-Mrs. Charles Blosser, Ila Mae-Mrs. Roy McConnell, and Marvin), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and one grandson. She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 27, with Dale Wyse and Walter Stuckey officiating.

Zook.- Lena, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Birkey) Zook, was born in McLean Co., Ill., Mar. 6, 1882; died at Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, Calif., Aug. 23, 1969; aged 87 y. 5 m. 17 d. Surviving are one brother (Christian) and 2 sisters (Ella and Irene). She was a member of the Calvary Church, Los Angeles. Funeral services were held Aug. 26, with LeRoy Bechler officiating; interment in Mt. View Cemetery, Pasadena.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 40 - October 14, 1969, pages 910-912.

Brubaker.- Harold A., son of Amandus and Lesta (Diller) Brubaker, was born at Lima, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1914; died at 3280 Diller Road, after an illness of 14 months, Sept. 17, 1969; aged 54 y. 11 m. 1 d. On May 5, 1938, he was married to Eva Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David), one daughter (Mary), one grandchild, 2 sisters (Erma and Clara-Mrs, Harold Bear), and his mother. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant brother. He was a member of the Pike Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 20, with Fred Augsburger, Charles Kalous, and Merlin Good officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery.

Brunk.- Elizabeth King, daughter of David and Melinda (Thut) Augsburger, was born at Bluffton, Ohio, July 4, 1894; died at Oaks Nursing Home, Elida, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1969; aged 75 y. 2 m. 5 d. On Dec. 31, 1916, she was married to Edward King, who died July 14, 1950. On June 25, 1953, she was married to Ruben Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John, Paul, and Robert King), 3 daughters (Freda-Mrs. Robert Milne, Clara-Mrs. Clark Brenneman, and Betty-Mrs. John Albrecht), 2 stepsons (Lawrence and Kenneth Brunk), 5 stepdaughters (Mrs. Vilas Amstutz, Mrs. Lester Cressman, Mrs. Ford Spurlock, Mrs. Vernon Heatwole, and Mrs. Warren Stemen), 22 grandchildren, one greatgrandchild, 3 brothers (Crist, Fred, and Homer), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Alpha Lantz and Mrs. William McKinney). She was a member of the Pike Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 12, with Merlin Good and Harold Good officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery.

Gerig.- Merlin Dean, son of Emanuel and Pauline (Kropf) Gerig, was born at Albany, Ore., Nov 25, 1956; died at Albany, in an auto accident, Aug. 31, 1969; aged 12 y. 9 m. 6 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Donna, Linda, and Vicki), 2 brothers (Lavern and Gary), one grandmother (Mrs. Emma Gerig), and one grandfather (Harvey Kropf). He was preceded in death by one brother (Duane) and one sister (Elaine Adele Stalter). He attended the Fairview Church and was anticipating baptism on Sept. 7. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, Sept. 4, with Verl Nofziger officiating.

Harshbarger.- Esther, daughter of John H. and Elsie A. (Kauffman) Harshbarger, was born in Oliver Twp., Pa., June 2, 1902; died at Lewistown, Pa., of cancer, Sept. 12, 1969; aged 67 y. 3 m. 10 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Alvin D. and Jesse) and one sister (Margaret-Mrs. John A. French). She was a member of the Mattawana Church. Funeral services were held at the Booth Funeral Home, Sept. 15, with Newton J. Yoder officiating; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Heebner.- Mary, daughter of the late Tobias and Elmira (Wile) Nyce, was born at Lower Salford, Mar. 13, 1887; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Aug. 16, 1969; aged 82 y. 5 m. 3 d. Her first husband, Warren Y. Ruth, died in 1912. In 1920, she was married to Horace Heebner, who died in 1949. Surviving are 2 daughters (Katie-Mrs. Earl A. Clemens and Kathryn-Mrs. Frank Knechel), 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters, (Mrs. Elmer Nice and Mrs. Maurice Kerr). She was preceded in death by an infant son (John), 4 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of the Plains Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Aug. 19, with Henry P. Yoder and Marvin M. Anders officiating; interment in Towamencin Cemetery.

Livingston.- John L., son of Jacob and Nancy (Lehman) Livingston, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Pa., Sept. 9, 1874; died in Conemaugh Twp., Hollsopple, Pa., Sept. 15, 1969; aged 95 y. 6 d. On Sept. 11, 1894, he was married to Elizabeth Hostetter, who died May 29, 1904. Surviving are 4 daughters (Nannie-Mrs. Charles Cable, with whom he resided, Mary-Mrs. Harry Blough, Mrs. Agnes Kissell, and Elda-Mrs. (Elmer Thomas), 19 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Kathryn Conrad and Matilda Marsh). He was a member of the Stahl Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 18, with Sanford G. Shetler and David C. Alwine officiating; interment in Blough Cemetery.

Miller.- William Henry, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 5, 1883; died at Goshen, Ind., July 3, 1969; aged 86 y. 4 m. 28 d. On Nov. 22, 1903, he was married to Amanda Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Roman, Samuel, Albert H., and William H., Jr.), 7 daughters (Lydia-Mrs. M. J. Bontrager, Alma- Mrs. Clarence J. Miller, Sovina-Mrs. Joni Schrock, Wilma-Mrs. Clarence A. Yoder, Irma -Mrs. Enos D. Yoder, Marion-Mrs. Cletus Lichti, and Catherine-Mrs. Floyd Brenneman), 47 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary Ann-Mrs. Jacob Hostetler). He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Griner Church, where funeral services were held July 6.

Moyer.- Jacob M., son of Jacob C. and Eliza (Musselman) Moyer, was born at Harleysville, Pa., June 13, 1879; died at the Riverview Osteopathic Hospital, Norristown, Pa., of medullary failure, Sept. 1, 1969; aged 90 y. 2 m. 19 d. On Mar. 25, 1899, he was married to Flora Alderfer, who died Jan. 19, 1954. Surviving are 3 children (Mae-Mrs. Marvin Swartley, Marie-Mrs. Ernest W. Bean, and Jacob W.), 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Carrie). He was a member ot the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 6, with Willis Miller, Henry Ruth, and Richard Guistwite officiating.

Peachey.- Crist Y., son of Crist D. and Nancy H. (Yoder) Peachey, was born at Belleville, Pa., Feb. 2, 1901; died at the Lewistown Hospital, from a heart attack and complications, Sept. 16, 1969; aged 68 y. 7 m. 14 d. On Feb. 9, 1923, he was married to Mattie A. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mervin J., Crist D., Dorothy-Mrs. Herbert King, and Carrie-Mrs. Mark King), 18 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Arie Yoder and Dora-Mrs. Dan Click). He was preceded in death by 2 infant sons. He was a member of the Allensville Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 19, with Elrose Hartzler, Raymond Peachey, and Paul Bender officiating; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Pletcher.- Emma, daughter of Henry and Cathrine (Searer) Herr, was born in Locke Twp., Nappanee, Ind., Oct. 11, 1885; died at Goshen, Ind., Sept. 17, 1969; aged 83 y. 11 m. 6 d. In 1903, she was married to Irvin Shrock, who died Feb. 25, 1920. On Feb. 10, 1921, she was married to Charles D. Pletcher, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Lyle Hunt, Marjorie-Mrs. Homer Hamilton, Miriam-Mrs. Floyd Weldy, and Mary-Mrs. David Brubaker), one son (Charles, Jr.), 24 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 20, with Norman Lyndaker officiating; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Rychener.- Lena, daughter of Abraham and Fannie (Stutzman) King, was born at Stuttgart, Ark., Apr. 10, 1888; died at Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1969; aged 81 y. 5 m. 10 d. On Nov. 25, 1907, she was married to Elmer Rychener, who died Sept. 11, 1963. Surviving are 9 children (Irene-Mrs. Ora Frey, Velma, Edwin, Earl, Dale, Nelson, Loueen-Mrs. Russell Wyse, Lloyd, and Ada-Mrs. Robert Ferguson), 45 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Sam Beck), and 2 brothers (William and Edward). She was preceded in death by one son (Carl). She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 23, with Charles Gautsche officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Shepard.- James, was born at Clayhole, Ky., Apr. 9, 1886; died at the Quakertown (Pa.) Hospital, Aug. 17, 1969; aged 83 y. 4 m. 8 d. His wife, Verna Mae, died Feb. 26, 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Gladys Sickles) and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the Easton Church. Funeral services were held at the Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown, Pa., Aug. 21, with Claude B. Meyers officiating.

Shrock.- John E., son of the late William J. and Laura (Miller) Shrock. was born at Shelbyville. Ill., July 20, 1911; died at the Goshen (Ind.), General Hospital, following a prolonged illness, Sept. 3, 1969; aged 58 y. 1 m. 14 d. On June 24, 1934, he was married to Ruth Kathleen Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul John, Marion Roy, and Carl Jay), 4 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Russel, Leo, Paul, and William), and 3 sisters (Viola-Mrs. Allen Kropf, Esther-Mrs. Raymond Kropf, and Lela-Mrs. Herman Hostetler). He was a member of the Griner Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 6.

Snider.- Urbin, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Snider, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., July 7, 1904; died suddenly at his home, Kitchener, Ont., from a heart attack, Sept. 22, 1969; aged 65 y. 2 m. 15 d. On Apr. 2, 1929, he was married to Vera Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Willard and Cameron), 3 daughters (Mrs. Helen Schiedel, Mrs. Doris Blake, and Mrs. Grace Lennox), 10 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ralph and Lorne), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Edna Mann, Mrs. Earl Schmidt, Mrs. Janet Feick, and Mrs. Ida Buschert). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Florence and Lenore). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 25, with Robert N. Johnson officiating.

Stalter.- Elaine Adele, daughter of Emanuel and Pauline (Kropf) Gerig, was born at Silverton, Ore., Oct. 20, 1944; died at Albany, Ore., in an auto accident, Aug. 31, 1969; aged 24 y. 10 m. 11 d. On Sept. 10, 1966, she was married to Robert Bradley Stalter, who also died Aug. 31, 1969. Surviving are one son (Bradley Jay), her parents, 3 sisters (Donna, Linda, and Vicki), and 2 brothers (tavern and Gary). Her brother, Merlin, died in the same accident. She was preceded in death by another brother (Duane). She was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 4, with Verl Nofziger officiating.

Stalter.- Robert Bradley, son of Roy and Ester (Grusy) Stalter. was born at Gridley, Ill., Feb. 23, 1944; died at Albany, Ore., in an auto accident, Aug. 31, 1969; aged 25 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Sept. 10, 1966, he was married to Elaine Adele Gerig, who also died Aug. 31. 1969. Surviving are one son (Bradley Jay), his parents. 3 sisters (Patricia Huth, Margie Delheimer, and Holly Smith), one brother (William), and one grandfather (William Grusy). He was a member of the Waldo Church. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church, Sept. 4, with Verl Nofziger officiating.

Steria.- Ralph M., son of Daniel and Leah (Martin) Steria, was born at New Bremen, N.Y., Sept. 10, 1913; died at the Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., Sept. 22, 1969; aged 56 y. 12 d. On June 21, 1939, he was married to Alta Yousey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Perry, Bonnie, and John) and 7 brothers and sisters (Ada-Mrs. Jacob Lehman, Bertha-Mrs. Benjamin Lehman, Barbara-Mrs. Daniel Roes, Alvin, Daniel, Mary-Mrs. Earl Stiles, and Richard). He was preceded in death by 3 infant children (Maxine, Gene, and Sandra). He was a member of the Croghan Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 24, with Richard Zehr and Lloyd Boshart officiating.

Thomas.- Ephraim A., son of Abram and Catherine (Speicher) Thomas, was born at Johnstown, Pa., July 5, 1882; died at Johnstown, Aug. 27, 1969; aged 87 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Nov. 22, 1908, he was married to Katie Berkey, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Margaret-Mrs. Ronald Miller, Sarah, Mary-Mrs. Harry Layton, and Paul), 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 infant children. He was a member of the Stahl Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 30, with Sanford G. Shetler, David C. Alwine, and Harry C. Blough officiating.

Weldy.- Robert Jay, son of Timothy and Ella (Brenneman) Weldy, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., Feb. 21, 1921; died at Benton Harbor, Mich., in a truck accident, Aug. 14, 1969; aged 48 y. 5 m. 23 d. On Dec. 14, 1941, he was married to Zoa E. Hooley, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), 4 daughters (Mrs. Sandra Smith, Patricia-Mrs. Dale Blucker, Susan-Mrs. Donnie Wallace, and Debra), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Floyd and Francis), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Maxine Hershberger and Mrs. Orpha Weaver). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. He was a member of the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, with Norman Lyndaker and Homer North officiating: interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Zehr.- Mollie A., daughter of Valentine and Phoebe (Good) Birkey, was born at Hopedale, Ill. Nov. 25. 1882: died at Gibson City, Ill., Sept. 22, 1969; aged 86 y. 9 m. 28 d. On Dec. 29, 1904, she was married to Dan P. Zehr, who died Aug. 22, 1959. Surviving are 3 sons (Alton, Clarence, and Milo), 2 daughters (Dora-Mrs. Ray Schertz and Mildred-Mrs. Allen Gross), 24 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Bertha Heiser, Katie Zehr, Ada Foley, and Edna Schertz), and 4 brothers (Joe, Alvin, Silas, and Joel). She was preceded in death by one daughter and one son. She was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 24, with Irvin Nussbaum officiating, assisted by J. A. Heiser.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 41 - October 21, 1969, pages 935, 936.

Bender.- Eldon L., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., June 13, 1913; died near St. Marys, Ont., in a highway accident, Sept. 24, 1969; aged 56 y. 3 m. 11 d. In 1941, he was married to Elda Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Eugene, Mark, and Dwight), 3 daughters (June, Patricia, and Arlene), one granddaughter, 3 brothers (Curtis, Ervin, and Ezra), and 3 sisters (Verda, Mrs. Fannie Gingerich, and Mrs. Mary Gingerich). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Melvin and Reuben). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held Sept. 26, with Robert N. Johnson officiating, assisted by Ephraim Gingerich.

Gerber.- Edward, son of Ben and Mary (Schwartz) Gerber, was born at Harper, Kan., Apr. 12, 1889; died at the Wesley Hospital, Wichita, Kan., as the result of a fall, Sept. 26, 1969; aged 80 y. 5 m. 14 d. On June 21, 1917, he was married to Bertha Plank, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Loren and Orva-Mrs. Walter Massanari), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Amanda). He was preceded in death by one infant son. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 28, with Henry King and Gene Herr officiating.

Groff.- Esther H., daughter of Levi H. and Elizabeth (Harnish) Nissly, was born in Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 23, 1923; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, of cancer in the lymph glands, June 1, 1969; aged 46 y. 2 m. 8 d. On Apr. 8, 1944, she was married to Walter B. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Miriam N.-Mrs. Paul E. Long, Martha N., and David N.), her mother, and one, brother (Lloyd H.). She was a member of the Byerland Church, where funeral services, planned by her, were held June 6; interment in Mellinger's Cemetery.

Hartzler.- Earl, was born in East Lynne, Mo., Aug. 15, 1888; died at the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, Sept. 26, 1969; aged 81 y. 1 m. 11 d. On Sept. 1, 1912, he was married to Sadie Culp, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Eunice -Mrs. J. C. York), one son (Floyd), 2 grandchildren, one half brother (Jesse Hartzler), and one half sister (Mrs. Prudence Pickett). He was a member of the North Goshen Church, where funeral services were held, with Don Augsburger and T. H. Brenneman officiating; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Holsinger.- Delphia Rebecca, daughter of Noah and Lydia Holsinger, was born at Timberville, Va., Oct. 9, 1882; died at the home of a niece, Delphia Rhodes, of anemia, Sept. 6, 1969; aged 86 y. 10 m. 28 d. She was the last member of the immediate family. She was a member of Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 9, with Mahlon Blosser, Moses Slabaugh, and Alvin Kanagy officiating; interment in Zion Cemetery near Broadway, Va.

Huebert.- Grace E., daughter of Edwin C. and Mary (Basinger) Lehman, was born at North Lima, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1906; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at South Side Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1969; aged 62 y. 7 m. 17 d. On June 18, 1933, she was married to Jacob Huebert, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Roderick, Mary, James, and John), 3 granddaughters, 5 sisters (Elva-Mrs. Paul R. Yoder, Hazel- Mrs. Henry Schmucker, Wilma, Flossie-Mrs. Paul Yoder, and Esther-Mrs. Albert Miller), one brother (John), and her parents. She was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 18, with Richard Bartholomew officiating, assisted by Paul R. Yoder.

Kolb.- Anna B., daughter of Solomon and Ellen (Bechtel) Good, was born at Spring City, Pa., Sept. 26, 1882; died at Phoenixville (Pa.) Hospital, Aug. 20, 1969; aged 86 y. 10 m. 25 d. On Jan. 14, 1904, she was married to John W. Kolb, who preceded her in death Dec 23, 1965. Surviving are 4 children (Elmer G., Florence G.-Mrs. Clinton E. Black, Irvin G., and Norman G.), 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one half sister (Minnie-Mrs. Paul W. Brunk). She was a member of the Vincent Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 23, with Matthew G. Kolb and Jacob F. Kolb officiating.

Miller.- Mary C., daughter of Jonas and Emma (Slabaugh) Beachy, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 15, 1914; died in Howard Co., from cancer, Sept. 22, 1969; aged 55 y. 7 d. On Nov. 15, 1934, she was married to Abe A. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Jonas L., Wilbur L., Glenn Ray, and Linda Sue), several grandchildren, 2 stepsisters (Edna Miller and Alta Sommers), 2 stepbrothers (Ralph and Clarence Yoder), and stepparents (Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Yoder). She was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 25, with Harold Mast and Paul Sommers officiating; interment in Christner Cemetery.

Petersheim.- Elsie K., daughter of Jonathan and Barbara (Kurtz) Petersheim, was born at Elverson. Pa., Apr. 10, 1923; died at the Ephrata (Pa.) Community Hospital, of diseased kidneys, Sept. 3, 1969; aged 46 y. 4 m. 24 d. Surviving are her mother and 9 brothers and sisters (Mrs. Mast Stoltzfus, Mary, Mrs. Leon Summers, Mrs. Eli Kauffman, Elam, LeRoy, Joseph, Mrs. Elton Horning, and Floyd). She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 6, with Ira Kurtz and Christian Kurtz officiating.

Rhodes.- Ella, daughter of Solomon and Suzanna Rhodes, was born at New Erection, Va., Oct. 31, 1885: died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, June 2, 1969; aged 83 y. 7 m. 2 d. Surviving is one sister (Mrs. Annie Brunk). She was a member of Weavers Church. Funeral services were held June 4, with Mahlon Blosser, Alvin Kanagy, and Ivan Rohrer officiating; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 42 - October 28, 1969, pages 951, 952.

Beachy.- Katie, daughter of Menno and Mary (Troyer) Beachy, was born at Kokomo, Ind.; Feb. 3, 1904; died at Kokomo, Ind., of scleroderma after an illness of 7 months, Sept. 11, 1969; aged 65 y. 7 m. 8 d. On Jan. 13, 1927, she was married to Manassas J. Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Mrs. Mary Bontrager, Ezra M., Menno Lester, John Henry, Melvin M., and Shirley Ann-Mrs. Chester Roaden), 21 grandchildren, her father, and 3 brothers (Benjamin, Henry, and Eli). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Allen Bontrager and an infant). She was a member of the Rich Valley Church. Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Church, Sept. 15, with Paul Sommers and Emanuel J. Hochstedler officiating; interment in the Christner Cemetery.

Bollman.- Harvey G., son of George and Lucinda (Holderbaum) Bollman, was born in Marshall Co., near Nappanee, Ind., Oct. 14, 1883; died at the Elkhart ( Ind.) General Hospital, of a heart condition, Sept. 29, 1969; aged 85 y. 11 m. 15 d. On Oct. 13, 1906, he was married to Carrie Mullet, who died Nov. 1, 1944. On Nov. 7, 1946, he married Anna Hoover, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Roy), 4 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Ruby). He was a member of the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 1, with Homer North and Norman Lyndaker officiating; interment in the South Union Cemetery.

Eby.- Anna E., daughter of Jonas and Catherine (Eshbach) Kreider, was born in Strasburg Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., April 20, 1876; died at the Fairmount Rest Home, Leola, Pa., Sept. 29, 1969; aged 93 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Sept. 25, 1901, she was married to Henry F. Eby, who died in 1922. Surviving are 4 children (Ella N.-Mrs. Clayton Woerth, Jonas K., Reba E.-Mrs. Charles Lewis, and Helen E.-Mrs. Richard McLaughlin), 5 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church. Funeral services were held at the High Funeral Home, New Holland, Pa., Oct. 2, with James M. Shank officiating; interment in the Kinzer Mennonite Cemetery.

Kerlin.- Myrtle Mae Boyts, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Jan. 8, 1890; died at her home near Marcellus, Mich., Sept. 30, 1969; aged 79 y. 8 m. 22 d. On March 10, 1910, she was married to Daniel Emmett Kerlin, who died June 26, 1936. Surviving are 4 sons (Elwood F., who cared for her until her death, Paul E., Karl L., and Forrest D.), 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, Goshen, Ind., where funeral services were held Oct. 4, with Vernon E. Bontreger and Stanley C. Shenk officiating; interment in the Clinton Union Chapel Cemetery.

King.- Nannie, daughter of Christian S. and Rebecca (King) Yoder, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1877; died at West Liberty, Ohio, very suddenly of a heart attack, Oct. 5, 1969; aged 92 y. 1 m. 15 d. On Noy. 25, 1900, she was married to Chauncey H. King, who died Feb. 12, 1957. Surviving are 4 daughters (Alta-Mrs. David Plank, Anna-Mrs. Lawrence Linder, Verda-Mrs. Earl Kanagy, and Golda King), 3 sons (Leo, John C., and Melvin), 11 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers, one sister, and an infant daughter. She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 8, with Roy S. Koch officiating, assisted by Homer Knabel; interment in the Yoder Cemetery.

Kohr.- Bertha S., daughter of Daniel and Mary (Shellenberger) Dupler, was born near Bainbridge, Pa., Feb. 14, 1894; died at Hummelstown, Pa., from diabetes, Sept. 16, 1969; aged 75 y. 7 m. 2 d. On Jan. 12, 1916, she married David Kohr, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Sarah-Mrs. Carl Nelson, Mary-Mrs. John Pankae, Martha-Mrs. Simon Leuker, John D., and Ira G.), 2 brothers (Nathaniel and Harry Dupler), and 2 sisters (Margaret-Mrs. Samuel Ebersole and Anna Dupler). She was a member of the East Hanover Church. Funeral services were held at the Bowser Funeral Home, Sept. 20, with Peter Smith and Russell J. Baer officiating; interment in Shope's Mennonite Cemetery.

Moyer.- Alvin F., son of David and Katie (Freed) Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Oct. 9, 1887; died at home, Oct. 4, 1969, having been in failing health for 1 1/2 years since suffering a cerebral hemorrhage; aged 81 y. 11 m. 25 d. On Nov. 20, 1909, he was married to Lizzie Bergey Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren (Edwin B., Stella- Mrs. Paul Godshall, and Margaret-Mrs. Abram Ehst), 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Michael Moyer and Mrs. Henry Goshow). He was preceded in death by one son (Linford). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held, Oct. 8, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.

Nissley.- J. Luke, son of Earl and Dorothy (Risser) Nissley, was born at Middletown, Pa., Dec. 8, 1936; died at Elizabethtown, Pa., from injuries resulting from an airplane accident, Sept 29, 1969; aged 32 y. 9 m. 21 d. On March 5, 1958, he was married to Verna Zeager, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Carolyn, James, John, Judy, and Steven), one brother (Clair), and one sister (Ferne-Mrs. David Miller). He was a member of Good's Church, where funeral services were held Oct 2, with James Danner, Jay M. Bechtold, and Russell J. Baer.

Reschly.- Jerry Dean, son of Henry and Mabel (Roth) Reschly, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, Feb. 6, 1951; died at his home, Oct. 4, 1969; aged 18 y. 7 m. 28 d. He was ill only a short time having been admitted to the Washington County Hospital on Sept. 29 for an appendectomy. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Carl, Ronald, and Wilbur), and 2 sisters (Dorothy-Mrs. Jack Derby and Beverly-Mrs. C. W. Ockert). He was preceded in death by one brother (Leroy Roger). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 6, with Vernon S. Gerig and Robert Hartzler officiating.

Roth.- John, son of Amos and Barbara (Augsburger) Roth, was born in Groveland Twp., Ill., Nov.19, 1884; died at Peoria, Ill., of a heart attack, Oct. 6, 1969; aged 84 y. 10 m. 17 d. On Feb. 9, 1918, he was married to Alma Yoder, who died March 25, 1953. On Dec. 31, 1955, he married Elva May Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Ben S. Gerig, Ruth C. Roth, Alta-Mrs. Ervin Mellinger, and Barbara-Mrs. Loren Weldy), and 6 grandchildren. He was a life member of the Illinois Mission Board. He began several Sunday schools which later developed into congregations. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Morton, Ill., where funeral services were held Oct. 8, with Clyde Fulmer and Harold Zehr officiating; interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Morton.

Schmiedendorf.- Nancy, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Wismer, was born in Hay Twp., Ont., April 11, 1872; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Aug. 28, 1969; aged 97 y. 4 m. 17 d. In Dec. 1890, she was married to Frederick Schmiedendorf who died in April 1919. Surviving are 8 children (Mrs. Minnie Main, Elizabeth, Fred, Mrs. Rose Kirkbride, Mrs. Mary Leland, John, Isabel-Mrs. Henry Hurst, and Edna-Mrs. Simeon Hurst), 24 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Abram Wismer). She was preceded in death by one son (Charles), who died in 1964. She was a member of the Preston Church, where funeral services were held with Rufus Jutzi officiating.

Shantz.- Ida, daughter of the late Noah C. and Mary (Snyder) Bechtel, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., April 6, 1895; died suddenly in Boise, Idaho, while on vacation, Sept. 9, 1969; aged 74 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Dec. 28, 1921, she was married to John H. Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Mae-Mrs. Morgan Baer, Jean, Alice-Mrs. Norman Gascho, Lowell, Norma, and Helen-Mrs. Arnold McDonald), 16 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Knarr, Mrs. Edna Lughibil, and Nettie-Mrs. Roy Snyder), and one brother (Eden). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Breslau Church, Sept. 13, with Lawrence Martin officiating.

Sweigart.- Anna G., daughter of Christian and Louisa (Garman) Shirk, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 25, 1878; died at Morgantown, Pa., after suffering a broken hip and a stroke, Sept. 2, 1969; aged 91 y. 1 m. 8 d. On Nov. 24, 1898, she was married to Samuel G. Sweigart, who died Oct. 22, 1927. Surviving are 8 children (Bertha-Mrs. Thomas E. Millard, Mabel-Mrs. John Z. Beiler, with whom she resided, Mary- Mrs. Harvey M. Kurtz, Emma-Mrs. Christ B. Yoder, Anna-Mrs. Thomas L. Cashwiler, Edith-Mrs. Paul D. Angstadt, Samuel I., and Melvin G.), 33 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren. 2 great-great-grandchildren, one brother (Noah G.), and one sister (Mrs. Lena Martin). She was preceded in death by one son (Paul) on Feb. 2, 1947, and one grandson (Samuel I. Sweigart, Jr.) on July 22, 1969. She was a member of the Weaverland Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 5, with J. Paul Graybill, Ira Kurtz, John Burkholder, and Kenneth Mull officiating.

Troyer.- Carl Edward, son of Philip W. and Emma (Farmwald) Troyer, was born at Bellefontaine, Ohio, July 11, 1949; died in a helicopter crash, Sept. 2, 1969; aged 20 y. 1 m. 22 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are 2 brothers (Richard Wayne and Jerrylynn), and his grandmother (Mrs. Trella Troyer). He was a member of the Sharon Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 6, with Roy S. Koch officiating.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana


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