Bauman, Oliver, son of Silas and Lydia Ann (Groff) Bauman, was born at Floradale, Ont., Sept. 26, 1893; died at Kitchener, Ont., of a heart attack, July 3, 1970; aged 76 y. 9 m. 7 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (Norman, Silas, Edmund, and James), and 2 sisters (Louisa and Salome). He was a member of the Sterling Avenue Church, where funeral services were held July 6, with James Ruessor officiating, assisted by Robert Johnson; interment in the First Mennonite Cemetery.

Bontrager, Amelia, daughter of Andrew F. and Fannie (Miller) Bontrager, was born at Haven, Kan., May 23, 1913; died suddenly at the Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, as a result of a blood clot in the intestines, July 3, 1970; aged 57 y. 1 m. 10 d. On Dec. 31, 1950, she was married to Elton A. Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anita Faye), her mother, 7 sisters (Barbara Chupp, Mary Miller, Mattie Gingerich, Anna Yoder, Fannie Troyer, Edna Yoder, and Ida Schrock), and 4 brothers (Ed, Andrew, David, and Enos). She was preceded in death by an infant son (Verlyn Elroy). She was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services were held July 6, with Joe J. Swartz officiating; interment in the Bontrager Cemetery.

Byler, John I., son of Joseph H. and Nancy (Zook) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., June 17, 1881; died at the Mayflower Nursing Home, Canton, Ohio, Apr. 26, 1970; aged 88 y. 10 ml. 9 d. In 1909, he was married to Amanda Troyer, who survives. He was ordained a minister and bishop in the Church of the Brethren. Also surviving are 10 children (J. Harold, Orpha B. Kutnow, John T., S. E., Mary L. Byler, June B. Palaci, James E., David O., Robert O., and Carol B. Roth), 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Prairie Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Trinity Brethren Church, Canton, Ohio, Apr. 29, with Russell Krabill officiating; interment in the East Nimichillen Cemetery, Canton, Ohio.

Hostetler, Anna, daughter of John D. and Elizabeth (Nickey) Cripe, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Nov. 20, 1874; died at Elkhart, Ind., June 18, 1970; aged 95 y. 6 m. 29 d. On Feb. 25, 1893, she was married to Samuel S. Hostetler, who died in Mar. 1947. Surviving are 8 children (Mrs. Blanche Ferguson, Alma ­ Mrs. Harvey Nunemaker, Mrs. Alice Stutesman, Grace ­ Mrs. Carl Christophel, Mrs. Fern Vawter, Ruby Hostetler, William, and Perry), 16 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Allen and Henry Cripe). She was the oldest member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held June 20, with Russell Krabill officiating; interment in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Hostetler, Guy M., son of Monre J. and Katie (Miller) Hostetler, was born at Lagrange, Ind., Apr. 19, 1905; died at the San Antonia Community Hospital, from a stroke, June 30, 1970; aged 65 y. 2 m. 11 d. On June 24, 1924, he was married to Mary Jane Gerring, who** 2 daughters (Juanita ­ Mrs. Dale Fahndrich and Arol Ann ­ Mrs. Ron Must), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Claude), and one sister (Margaret ­ Mrs. Earl Higgins). He was a member of the Seventh Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Stone Funeral Home, July 1, with John Kreider and Sherman Maust officiating; interment in the Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.

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Leatherman, Sallie L., daughter of Henry and Catherine (Lapp) Leatherman, was born in New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 24, 1879; died at Franconia Homes, Inc., July 9, 1970; aged 91 y. 5 m. 15 d. She was a member of the Line Lexington Church, where funeral services were held July 13, with Harvey Bauman and Claude Meyers officiating; interment in the Line Lexington Cemetery.

Martin, Lina, daughter of Christian and Verena (Rozhart) Roth, was born in Ark., Nov. 20, 1886; died at the Hopedale Hospital, July 10, 1970; aged 83 y. 6 m. 20 d. On Sept. 12, 1905, she was married to C. E. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Willard, Mrs. Allan Springer, Mrs. John Troyer, and Mrs. Ammon Litwiller). She was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held July 13, with Clyde Fuler officiating; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Christian Lee Naffziger, son of Christian and Mary (Rich) Naffziger, was born near Wheatland, Mo., Sept. 14, 1894; died at Prowers Medical Center, Lamar, Colo., as the result of a truck-train accident, July 4, 1970; aged 75 y. 9 m. 10 d. On Nov. 17, 1920, he was married to Ida E. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Nina ­ Mrs. Weldon Roupp, Naomi ­ Mrs. Albert Weaver, Jr., and Robert), 9 grandchildren, one brother (Joe D.), and one sister (Minnie Swatzendruber). He was preceded in death by one grandson and one brother (Ben H.). He was a member of the Crystal Springs Church, where funeral services were held with G. G. Yoder and Earl Buckwalter officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Nafziger, Magdalena (Mattie), daughter of Jacob and Leah Boshart, was born near Millbank, Ont., Nov. 20, 1883; died in her sleep at her home near Gap, Pa., Apr. 22, 1970; aged 86 y. 5 m. 2 d. On Sept. 19, 1909, she was married to Elia Nafziger, who died June 18, 1964. Surviving are 11 children (Emanuel, Lovina ­ Mrs. William Mast, Samuel, Levi, Ephraim, Ira, Ezra, Catherine ­ Mrs. Wilbur Esch, P. Melville, Adeline ­ Mrs. John W. King, and Andrew). Funeral services were held at the Millwood Church, with Reuben Stoltzfus and Isaac King officiating.

Noftsier, Romeyn, Sr., son of Joe and Anna Noftsier, was born at Turlin, N.Y., June 26, 1890; died at his home, Beaver Falls, N.Y., of cancer, June 29, 1970; aged 80 y. 3 d. He was married to Mollie Moser, who died in Mar. 1926. On Nov, 15, 1926, he married Laura Moser, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Lansing, Arlin, Remeyn, Jr., Inez, Violet, Lila, Shirley, Judson, Grant, Newell, and Carol), 2 sisters, and one brother. He was preceded in death by one son and one daughter. He was a member of the Conservative Church, Croghan, N.Y., where funeral services were held July 2, with Joseph Nafziger, Vernon Zehr, and Richard Zehr officiating; interment in the Croghan Cemetery.

Roesch, Norma Lee, daughter of Glen and Edna (Brenniger) Apple, was born near Mark Center, Ohio, July 6, 1922; died July 8, 1970; aged 48 y. 2 d. On Jan. 25, 1941, she was married to Delmar Roesch, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Gene, Norman, and Robert), 5 grandchildren, her father, 3 brothers (Richard, Howard, and Morris), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Neva Bok, Mrs. Fay Kammeyer, and Dorothy Apple). She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister. She was a member of the Pine Grove Church, where funeral services were held July 11, with D. Wyse Graber and Walter Stuckey officiating.

Sommers, Ira J., son of Harvey and Mary Sommers, was born near Middlebranch, Ohio, July 19, 1907; died at Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, from cancer, June 20, 1970; aged 62 y. 11 m. 1 d. On March 21, 1931, he was married to Amanda Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Mary Catherine ­ Mrs. Donald Hochstetler, Verda ­ Mrs. Orrin Eichelberger, Leland, Darrell, Lorin, and James Ellis), 8 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Elsie ­ Mrs. Alvin G. Helmuth, Orpha ­ Mrs. Kenneth Levers, Goldie ­ Mrs. Elmer Geiser, and Ruby ­ Mrs. Ervin Sommers), and 4 brothers (Willis, Ford, Kenneth, and Dean). He was a member of the Stoner Heights Churchk, where funeral services were held June 24, with Elvin Sommers officiating; interment in the Beech Cemetery.

Troyer, Frank J., son of Michael and Christina (Gerber) Troyer, was born near Topeka, Ind., Sept. 17, 1870; died at the A. B. C. Nursing Home, Harrisonville, Mo., July 5, 1970; aged 99 y. 9 m. 18 d. On Oct. 18, 1921, he was married to Edith Belle McVicker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sisters (Clara ­ Mrs. Amos Martin, Dora ­ Mrs. Sam Yoder, and Ida ­ Mrs. Ralph Musselman) and one brother (Clarence). Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Church with Elmer E. Yoder officiating, assisted by Rev. Tedder and Earl Buckwalter; interment in the Clear Fork Cemetery.

Vernier, Beatrix, daughter of Frank and Arwilda Stock, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 15, 1896; aged 73 y. 8 m. 10 d. On June 24, 1950, she was married to Ira Vernier, who survives. Also surviving is one stepson. She was a member of the Prairie Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home with Ray Bair officiating; interment in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Yoder, Anna May, daughter of Christian W. and Anna (Klopfenstein) Raber, was born near Wheatland, Mo., Oct. 6, 1876; died at her home in Harrisonville, Mo., July 3, 1970; aged 93 y. 8 m. 27 d. On Dec. 17, 1902, she was married to Levi Franklin Yoder, who died May 23, 1957. Surviving are 4 children (C. Harold, Eula ­ Mrs. Alpha J. Yoder, Marie, and Elizabeth ­ Mrs. Walter Yoder), 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of a family of 11 children. She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, where funeral services were held, with Elmer E. Yoder officiating, assisted by Richard Yoder, a grandson; interment in the Clear Fork Cemetery.

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Embry, Gertrude, daughter of William and Mary Webster, was born in Selma, Ala., July 9, 1885; died at St. Vincent's Charity Hospital, July 17, 1970; aged 85 y. 8 d. She was married to ____ Embry, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Alfonso, Alfred, and Robert), 2 daughters (Ethyl and Gertrude), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and one sister (Phyllis Bly). Two sons and 3 daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lee Heights Community Church, where funeral services were held July 22, in charge of Vern Miller.

Groff, Lizzie L., daughter of the late Ezra and Matilda (Leaman), was born at Bareville, Pa., Oct. 5, 1874; died at Landis Retirement Home, June 13, 1970; aged 95 y. 8 m. 8 d. She was married to Aaron L. Groff, who preceded her in death, Sept. 1947. She is survived by one daughter (Alma M. ­ Mrs. B.L. Bucher), 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Stumptown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 16, in charge of Lloyd Eby. Interment in the church cemetery.

Hershberger, Dan N., son of Nathaniel and Lydia Ellen (Miller) Hershberger, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Mar. 5, 1894; died of emphysema at his home, July 16, 1970; aged 76 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Aug. 11, 1929, he was married to Ferne Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorothy ­ Mrs. J. W. Chambers), 2 sons (Maurice and Theron), 10 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Len, Lloyd, and Ray). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Ervin Schlabach. Interment in the church cemetery.

Lehman, Edith, daughter of the late Cornelius and Catherine (Dulmer) VanderPloeg, was born at Elphis, Colo., Apr. 18, 1919; died of cancer at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., July 18, 1970; aged 51 y. 3 m. On Aug. 23, 1943, she was married to G. Irvin Lehman, who survives. Together they did relief work in Ethiopia, Lebanon, Greece, Jordan, and Israel. She was a member of the nursing staff at Virginia Mennonite Home for the past number of years. Also surviving are a daughter and 3 sons (Eunice, George, Peter, and Timothy), and two brothers (Neil and Paul VanderPloeg). Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite College Auditorium, July 20, in charge of Myron Augsburger and Harold Eshleman. Interment in Weavers Church Cemetery.

Miller, Vern Loren, son of Glen and Esther (Zook) Miller, Davis, W. Va., was born in Greenwood, Del., Jan 29, 1952; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., after an extended illness, June 15, 1970; aged 18 y. 4 m. 17 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are 2 brothers (Donald and Marlin), one sister (Marlane), and paternal grandmother (Mrs. Mary Miller). He was a member of Lanesville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 18, in charge of Alvin Kanagy and Fred Miller; interment in the Beauna Chapel Cemetery, Davis, W. Va.

Schrock, Willard, son of William J. and Francis (Mast) Schrock, was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1896; died at the Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, July 10, 1970; aged 73 y. 8 m. On Nov. 22, 1919, he was married to Alta Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Glendora ­ Mrs. Lloyd Burkey), one son (Doyle), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Eldon), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Vesta Menges, Mrs. Iva Conoway, and Opel ­ Mrs. Lester Sundheimer). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 13, in charge of Paul R. Miller; interment in the church cemetery.

Walter, David Earl, son of Carroll K. and Ruth (Christophel) Walter, was born at Quakertown, Pa., Apr. 10, 1951; was killed in an automobile accident, June 28, 1970; aged 19 y. 2 m. 18 d. Surviving besides his parents are 4 sisters (Nancy ­ Mrs. Ervin Bitikofer, Fern ­ Mrs. Richard Moyer, Ruth Ann, and Darlene), and 3 brothers (Kenneth L. J. Marlin, and Robert Carl). He was preceded in death by a sister (Betty Jane). Funeral services were held at Haycock Mennonite Church July 3, in charge of Lester Moyer and Stanley Beidler; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Good, Harvey M., son of the late Martin B. and Catherine (Martin) Good, was born Dec. 17, 1887; died July 23, 1970; aged 82 y. 7 m. 6 d. He was married to Anna Hurst who preceded him in death, Mar. 1969. Surviving are 2 children (John H. and Edith H.), 6 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Red Run Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, with H. Arthur Good and Benjamin Weaver officiating; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Hargleroad, Mary E., daughter of John and Sarah Gingrich, was born near Ayr, Neb., Aug. 20, 1893; died unexpectedly at her home in Sthickley, Neb., July 20, 1970; aged 76 y. 11 m. On Oct. 8, 1936, she was married to Chris Hargleroad who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (William and Edwin) and one sister (Mabel ­ Mrs. Joel V. Eichelberger). Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted July 23, in charge of Lee Schlegel, Peter Kennel, Fred Reeb, and Jacob W. Birky; interment in nearby cemetery.

Hershberger, Nadine, daughter of David and Mary (Kemp) Bontrager, was born near Kalona, Iowa, June 12, 1915; died at the Extended Care Center, Iowa City, Iowa, following a long illness, Apr. 26, 1970; aged 54 y. 10 m. 14 d. On Dec. 21, 1935, she was married to Clarence Hershberger who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Loran and Robert), 4 grandchildren, her mother, 4 brothers (Ray, Lloyd, Russell, and Cecil, and 3 sisters (Florence ­ Mrs. Meredith Maas, Sr., Gladys ­ Mrs. Jonathan J. Hostetler, and Lois ­ Mrs. Harold Swartzendruber). Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, with Joseph Hertzler and Ron Kennel officiating; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Hostetter, Mrs. Minnie A., daughter of Abram and Emma (Hall) Althouse, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 9, 1880; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, July 18, 1970; aged 90 y. 3 m. 9 d. On Nov. 29, 1899, she was married to Jacob H. Hostetter, who died in 1953. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Barley, Elva ­ Mrs. Hughes Roger, and Mildred ­ Mrs. Musser G. Mowrer), 2 sons (J. Marvin and W. Merle), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one stepbrother (Raymond Davis). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bachman Funeral Home, Strasburg, Pa., July 21, in charge of Luke J. Shank; interment in the Strasburg Church Cemetery.

Kulp, Katie K., daughter of the late George and Salle (Keller) Swartley, was born in Franconia Twp. (Pa.), Oct. 14, 1881; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., July 26, 1970; aged 88 y. 9 m. 12 d. She was married to Isaac D. Kulp, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mae ­ Mrs. Harry W. Tyson and Kathryn ­ Mrs. Robert B. Benner), 2 sons (Harry and Willard S.), 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and one stepbrother (Warren H. Swartley). She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home and at the Souderton Mennonite Church, July 30, with Marvin M. Anders and Russell B. Musselman officiating; interment in the Souderton Cemetery.

Lehman, Nora Edna, daughter of Christian P. and Sarah (Martin) Weaver, was born near Goshen, Ind., July 25, 1896; died July 9, 1970; aged 73 y. 11 m. 15 d. On Jan. 31, 1918, she was married to Arthur O. Lehman, who preceded her in death Mar. 18, 1967. Surviving are 2 sons (Ernest W. and Leonard W.), 4 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Oscar M., Albert, Norman, and Paul F.). A daughter (Esther Arlene) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 12, with Mahlon D. Miller and Elno Steiner officiating; interment in the Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Lichti, Celesta Ellen, daughter of Jacob J. and Sarah (Troyer) Kauffman, was born near Amboy, Ind., Jan. 31, 1881; died at the Fillmore Community Hospital, Geneva, Neb., July 13, 1970; aged 89 y. 5 m. 12 d. On Jan. 1, 1903, she was married to Christian S. Lichti, who died in 1940. Surviving are 5 daughters (Grace ­ Mrs. Albert Schiffler, Neoda ­ Mrs. Edward Kennel, Lydia ­ Mrs. Wesley Schiffler, Delsie ­ Mrs. Kenneth Maddock, and Mrs. Delta Klopfenstein), 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, one brother (Jonas Kauffman), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Dan Slatter, Mrs. Sumner Musser, Mrs. William Weaver, Mrs. Pete Slatter, and Mrs. Lee Stepp). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 16, with Lee Schlegel and Albert Gaeddert officiating; interment in the nearby cemetery.

Martin, Elsie V., daughter of Jacob F. and Hettie (Kulp) Harnish, was born in West Earl Twp., Pa., July 29, 1888; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, June 25, 1970; aged 81 y. 10 m. 27 d. She was married to Mahlon W. Martin, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 daughters (Eva M. ­ Mrs. Paul Horst, Dorothy ­ Mrs. J. Robert Peters, Viola H. ­ Mrs. Adam Shenk, M. Arlene ­ Mrs. Martin Brubaker, and Ruth E.), 5 sons (J. Jacob, LeRoy H., Samuel H., Richard, and Robert), 32 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Sara ­ Mrs. Clinton Kauffman). She was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 28, with Amos Sauder and Charles Wert officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Musser, Barton G., son of the late Jacob B. and Lydia (Good) Musser, was born May 24, 1882; died July 6, 1970; aged 88 y. 1 m. 2 d. He was married to Hettie Good, who died in 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Mary G. Stauffer and Alice ­ Mrs. George H. Weaver), 3 sons (Enos G., David G., and Paul G.), 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, one brother (Joseph G.), and 2 sisters (Ada ­ Mrs. Harry Martin and Mrs. Annie Hahn). He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 8, with Wilmer Leaman and Benjamin Weaver officiating; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Roth, Catherine, daughter of the late George and Leah (Wilhelm) Bast, was born in Wilmot Township, Ont., June 8, 1882; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 23, 1970; aged 88 y. 1 m. 15 d. On Mar. 8, 1906, she was married to Moses M. Roth. Surviving are 3 sons (Clarence, Milton, and Elmer), 4 daughters (Elmina ­ Mrs. Clayton Swartzentruber, Irma ­ Mrs. Lester Swwartzentruber, Mrs. Luella Jacky, and Mrs. Selena Wagler), 21 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 26, with Gerald Schwartzentruber and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Steury, Steve Alan, son of Lewis and Melinda (Schmucker) Steury, was born Nov. 16, 1964; died in a tractor accident July 22, 1970; aged 5 y. 8 m. 6 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are 3 sisters (Pauline ­ Mrs. David Zook, Linda, and Diana), 3 brothers (Melvin, Edwin, and Leon), his maternal grandfather (Samuel Schmucker), and his paternal grandmother (Mrs. Pete Steury). Funeral services were held at the Cuba Church July 25, with John Yoder and Ralph Yoder officiating; interment in the Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill, Ind.

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Aungst, A. Dora, daughter of the late Hiram G. and Fannie (Cassel) Kauffman, was born at Landisville, Pa., Aug. 15, 1893; died at the Duke Convalescence Residence, Lancaster, Pa., July 15, 1970; aged 76 y. 11 m. On June 2, 1915, she was married to J. Wayne Aungst, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John W., Jr. and H. Wilbur), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church where funeral services were held with Clarence E. Lutz and Walter L. Keener officiating; interment in the Landisville Mennonite Cemetery.

Czuplak, Michael, son of Mike and Mildred (Denovich) Czuplak, was born in Johnstown, Pa., June 13, 1950; died instantly in an automobile accident Apr. 8, 1970; aged 19 y. 9 m. 26 d. He is survived by his parents and one sister. He attended the Carpenter Park Mennonite Church, Hollsopple, Pa., where funeral services were held Apr. 12, in charge of Sanford G. Shetler and John Stahl; interment in the Stahl Cemetery.

Heishman, Mary Rhoda, daughter of Ephraim and Florence (Ryan) Heishman, was born Mar. 6, 1912; died at Wardensville, W. Va., Aug. 1, 1970; aged 58 y. 4 m. 26 d. Surviving are her mother, one sister (Mrs. Virginia Brill), and 2 brothers (Thomas and Rodney Heishman). She was a member of the Crest Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 3, with W. T. Rollins and J. Ward Shank officiating; interment in the Wardensville Cemetery.

Hertzler, Ellen K., daughter of Franklin and Maggie (Heimer) Kratz, was born near Collegeville, Pa., Jan. 21, 1892; died of a heart attack at her home in Norristown, Pa., June 17, 1970; aged 88 y. 4 m. 27 d. She was married to Aldus K. Hertzler, who preceded her in death in 1954. Surviving are 7 children (Emanuel C., Sara E. Hertzler, Aldus K., Paul W., Elam K., Naomi ­ Mrs. John Bender, and Ruth ­ Mrs. Galen Swope), 17 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Elmer Mack). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of Norristown. Funeral services were held at the Methacton Mennonite Church, with Markley Clemmer officiating; assisted by Harold Weaver, Paul Hackman, and Milton Brackbill; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Histand, Martha H., daughter of Abram and Ella (Smith) Hendricks, was born at Hilltown, Pa., Oct. 20, 1897; died at the Sellersville (Pa.) Hospital, July 30, 1970; aged 72 y. 9 m. 10 d. On Feb. 22, 1919, she was married to Harvey W. Histand, who died Aug. 6, 1949. Surviving are 6 children (Miriam Histand, Viola ­ Mrs. Melvin Myers, Claude H., Robert H., and Gertrude Histand), 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Clarence S., Paul S., and Warren S.), and one sister (Mrs. Chester Cassel). She was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 2, in charge of Joseph L. Gross, J. Silas Graybill, and Roy Bucher; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Immel, Elva, daughter of Levi and Clara (Hershberger) Stutzman, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Apr. 28, 1889; died at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1970; aged 81 y. 3 m. 4 d. On August 29, 1914, she was married to William Immel, who preceded her in death July 27, 1959. Surviving are 3 sons (Harlan, Robert, and Glenn), one daughter (Clara Schlegel), 22 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ervin Stutzman), and one foster sister (Mrs. Pauline Castle). One son (Clay) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 4, with Paul R. Miller officiating; interment in the church cemetery.

Lichti, Violet, daughter of William and Fanny Poole, was born in Perth County, Ont., June 20, 1940; died following a car accident, Apr. 24, 1970; aged 29 y. 10 m. 4 d. On Sept. 15, 1962, she was married to Wayne Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Christine and Juanita), and one son (Randall). She was a member of the Listowel Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 27, with Henry Yantzi and Amsey Martin officiating; interment in the Elma Township Cemetery.

Longenecker, Loda K., daughter of the late David and Alice (Keener) Heistand, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Nov. 18, 1892; died of cancer at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 17, 1970; aged 77 y. 2 m. 20 d. In 1913 she was married to John G. Nissley, who died March 13, 1923 in December 1926 she was married to Clayton M. Longenecker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 stepsons (John G. and Aaron G. Longenecker). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, Pa., Feb. 20, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz and Walter L. Keener; interment in the Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

Rhodes, Omar J., son of Chris and Eliza (Gingerich) Rhodes, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 26, 1906; died at Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 1, 1970; aged 64 y. 4 m. 6 d. On Aug. 12, 1934, he was married to Edna Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Warren, David, and Ross), one daughter (Jeanette ­ Mrs. Charles Mellinger), 6 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Frank, John, Emery, and Eldon), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Fred Frey, Mrs. Amos Hostetler, and Mrs. Walter Marner). He was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 4, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in the Sharon Hills Cemetery.

Peters, John, son of the late John and Anna (Varga) Peters, was born at Hooversville, Pa., Aug. 27, 1904; died at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., May 21, 1970; aged 65 y. 8 m. 24 d. He is survived by his wife, the former Anna Seeko, one daughter (Patricia ­ Mrs. Milos Denovich), one grandson, 3 sisters, and one brother. An infant daughter, Beatrice, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Mason Funeral Home, Davidsville, Pa., May 24, in charge of Sanford G. Shetler; interment in the Stahl Mennonite Cemetery.

Zehr, Freda, daughter of William and Lena Schertz, was born near Eureka, Ill., Jan. 27, 1891; died Apr. 6, 1970; aged 79 y. 2 m. 10 d. On Mar. 20, 1913, she was married to Emanuel E. Zehr, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 3 infants, one sister, and one brother. Surviving are one son (Earl Edward), 4 grandchildren, 5 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Nick Stoltzfus and James Detweiler; interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

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