Bender, Ezra, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Ruby) Bender, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Sept. 18, 1890; died at Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 10, 1969; aged 79 y. 2 m. 22 d. On Sept. 16, 1916, he was married to Katie Lebold, who died June 13, 1933. On Dec. 4, 1938, he was married to Clara Ruby, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Mervin, Rufus, Christian, Verda-Mrs. Elroy Swartzentruber, Rosetta-Mrs. Clayton Bender, Viola-Mrs. Neil Ropp, and Ruby-Mrs. Lyle Weber), 35 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (John), and 3 sisters (Lena-Mrs. Noah Wagler, Annie-Mrs. Christian Baechler, and Katie-Mrs. Christian Lebold). He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 13, with Newton L. Gingerich and Henry Yantzi officiating.
Bender, William Jennings, son of John M. and Barbara (Miller) Bender, was born at Milford, Neb., June 6, 1899; died at Seward, Neb., Dec. 13, 1969; aged 70 y. 6 m. 7 d. On Jan. 26, 1922, he was married to Myrtle H. Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Maynard Bryan), one daughter (Gloria Marie Pesek), a nephew foster son (Jack F. Zimmerman), 3 grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, one sister (Ida Mae Davis), and 2 brothers (David Elmer and Joseph Frank). He was a member of the Bellwood Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 16, with John Willems officiating; interment in Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, Neb.
Bleile, Ezra P., son of Andrew and Matilda (Stahly) Bleile, was born near Nappanee, Ind., March 15, 1874; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Dec. 14, 1969; aged 95 y. 8 m. 29 d. On Nov. 17, 1898, he was married to Sarah Ann Metzler, who died Nov. 8, 1947. On Feb. 19, 1949, he was married to Sadie Sherman, who died June 28, 1969. Surviving are 7 children (Mrs. Dan Yoder, Mrs. Airroll Miller, John, Paul, Gerald, Mrs. Paul Weldy, and Mrs. Romayne Sherman), 32 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, one stepdaughter (Mrs. Howard Shearear), one stepson (Romayne Sherman), 2 stepgrandsons, and 4 step-great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by one son and 2 daughters. He was a member of the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held, with Norman Lyndaker officiating, assisted by Homer North; interment in Union Center Cemetery.
Diller, Silas S., son of the late Jacob S. and Elizabeth (Frey) Diller, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Mar. 21, 1897; died at the Chambersburg Hospital, Nov. 21, 1969; aged 72 y. 8 m. He was married to Emma Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons and 3 daughters (Ray, Lester, Charles, Leroy, Robert, John, James, Mrs. Roy Martin, Mrs. Clyde Frey, and Mrs. D. Ralph Frey), 37 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Irvin S.), and one sister (Fannie). He was a member of the Chambersburg Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 24, with Omar Martin, Harold Hunsecker, and Amos Martin officiating.
Grove, Norman W., son of the late Aaron H. and Amanda W. Grove, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 7, 1887; died at his home, Mt. Joy, Pa., Dec. 8, 1969; aged 82 y. 3 m. 1 d. On June 4, 1915, he was married to Verna R. Mummau, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Lester M. and Charlotte-Mrs. Richard E. Miller), 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Aaron W., Phares W., and Michael W.). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Erma). He was a member of the Elizabethtown Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, with Clarence E. Lutz and Walter L. Keener officiating.
Hecker, Clarence, son of Christian and Susan (Hershberger) Hecker, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 16, 1890; died at Berlin, Ohio, Dec, 10, 1969; aged 79 y. 10 m. 24 d. On Nov. 28, 1914, he was married to Alma Miller, who died Feb. 20, 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Delmar and Russel Dale), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Dan, John, and Melvin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Cora Schlegel and Mrs. Mary Kline). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church. Funeral services were held at the Berlin Church, Dec. 13, with Paul R. Miller officiating, assisted by Mose M. Miller; interment in Berlin Cemetery.
Myers, Lizzie H., daughter of Reuben Wirth and Hettie Ann (Herr) Myers, was born near Witmer, Pa., Nov. 2, 1888; died at Dunkard Brethren Home, Mt. Hope, Pa., Dec. 1, 1969; aged 81 y. 29 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Ida Batterman and Mrs. Salinda Hershey) and one brother (Reuben H.). She was a member of the Stumptown Church, but attended at Rohrestown. Funeral services were held at the Furman Funeral Home, Leola, Pa., Dec. 4, with Lloyd Eby and Paul Gochnauer officiating; interment in Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg, Pa.
Snyder, Ardus I., daughter of Joseph and Emma Oxley, was born at Overbrook, Kan., Aug. 17, 1900; died at the Mennonite Hospital, La Junta, Colo., Dec. 3, 1969; aged 69 y. 3 m. 16 d. On Sept. 29, 1920, she was married to Marion A. Roesch, who died June -, 1953. On May -, 1957, she was married to Harve E. Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (George E. Roesch), 4 daughters (Mrs. Vella Yost, Mrs. Esther Hazlett, Mrs. Ilah Crisp, and Mrs. Lela Beegles), 18 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 6 stepsons, and 14 stepgrandchildren. She was a member of the East Holbrook Church. Funeral services were held at the Peacock-Green Memorial Home, Dec. 6, with Menno Troyer and Lee J. Miller officiating; interment in Fairview Cemetery, La Junta.
Troyer, Moses D., son of David and Lydia Troyer, was born at Middlefield, Ohio, Feb. 24, 1905; died at his home, Hartville, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1969; aged 64 y. 9 m. 11 d. On Mar. 17, 1929, he was married to Katie Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Etta Woods), 4 sons (Emanuel, Vernon, Moses, Jr., and Kenneth), 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was preceded in death by one son (Robert). Funeral services were held at the Hartville Church, Dec. 8, with O. N. Johns officiating.
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Aeschliman, Mary E., daughter of John and Susan (Miller) Conrad, was born at Canton, Ohio, June 24, 1894; died at Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1969; aged 75 y. 5 m. 15 d. On June 3, 1917, she was married to Ben Aeschliman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Ruth-Mrs. Amos Schmucker, Elton, Ora, Martha-Mrs. Ezra Schmucker, Maxine-Mrs. Sanford Thomas, and Waldo), and 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 children (Ellis and Lorene). She was a member of the West Clinton Church where funeral services were held Dec. 12; interment in the Pettisville cemetery.
Bawel, Emma G., daughter of John E. and Kate (Gascho) Bawel, was born at Milford, Neb., Feb. 26, 1903; died at Iowa City, Iowa, of cancer, Dec. 15, 1969; aged 66 y. 9 m. 19 d. Surviving are one brother (Henry), and 4 sisters (Nellie, Velma-Mrs. Perry Beckler, Viola-Mrs. Harold Burkholder, and Bessie-Mrs. Maynard Widmer). She was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held Dec.18, with Ron Kennel officiating assisted by Max Yoder.
Byler, Cora, daughter of Gideon and Nannie (Yoder) Glick, was born at Belleville, Pa., Jan. 20, 1906; died at Allensville, Pa., Dec. 17, 1969; aged 63 y. 10 m. 27 d. On Feb. 21, 1926, she was married to Joseph D. Byler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Miriam, Janet-Mrs. Alvin Brenneman, Grace-Mrs. Chester Peachey, and Margaret-Mrs. Mayard Beitzel), 4 grandsons, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 20, with Sam Glick, John B. Zook, and Erie Renno officiating.
Fretz, William Detweiler, son of Noah and Mary (Detweiler) Fretz, was born in Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., July 17, 1879; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., from a tumor of the brain, Dec. 17, 1969; aged 90 y. 5 m. On June 23, 1906, he was married to Hannah Moyer Yoder, who died April -, 1952. Surviving are 4 children (Jacob, Clarence, Grace, and Clyde), 5 grandchildren, and one sister. He was preceded in death by 4 children (Elizabeth, Ernest, Paul, and Wilbur) who all died in infancy or early age. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 20, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.
Kulp, Isaac S., son of Samuel and Annie (Stauffer) Kulp, was born at Creamery, Pa., Dec. 29, 1886; died at the Montgomery Hospital, Norristown, Pa., Dec. 6, 1969; aged 82 y. 11 m. 7 d. In April 1907, he was married to Matilda Bean, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Margaret-Mrs. Wilmer Reinford), 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Wilson and Andrew). He was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 10, with Charles A. Ness and Osborne Rowland officiating.
Mast, Albert D., son of Mose and Sophia (Stutzman) Mast, was born in Walnut Creek Twp., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1877; died Dec. 6, 1969; aged 92 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Dec. 6, 1903, he was married to Elizabeth Mast, who died May -, 1931. Surviving are 3 sons (Paul, William, and Albert, Jr.), 2 daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. Roman Stutzman and Maxine-Mrs. Earl, Crilow), 20 grandchildren, and 22 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, one grandson, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Martins Creek Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 9, with Warren Miller officiating.
Meck, Dorothy Sue, daughter of Howard and Helen (Roth) Meck, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 29, 1954; died at her parental home, Dec. 19, 1969; aged 15 y. 10 m. 20 d. Surviving in addition to her parents are 2 brothers (Donald and Marvin), 3 sisters (Mary Lou, Mabel, and Linda), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Roth and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meck). She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 22, with Charles Gautsche and Paul Sieber officiating; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Nace, Alverda, daughter of Allen M. and Esther (Bean) Nace, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., June 5, 1903; died in Souderton, Pa., following an illness of 2 years, Dec. 10, 1969; aged 66 y. 6 m. 5 d. Surviving are her mother, and one sister (Irene Nace). She was preceded in death by her father in 1938, and one sister (Ada Pearl) in 1932. She was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at the Hunsicker Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 15, with Richard C. Detweiler, Roy Allebach, and Russell B. Musselman officiating; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Schertz, Floyd, son of Henry K. and Martha (Imhoff) Schertz, was born at Metamora, Ill., June 2, 1910; died at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., Dec. 18, 1969; aged 59 y. 6 m. 16 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Russell, Robert, and Donald). He was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 20, with Roy Bucher officiating; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.
Stoltzfuz, John, son of Jake H. and Nancy (Smoker) Stoltzfus, was born in Union Co., Pa., June 29, 1883; died at Barrville, Pa., Dec. 22, 1969; aged 86 y. 5 m. 23 d. On Jan. 7, 1909, he was married to Annie B. Zook, who died Jan. 28, 1951. Surviving are one daughter (Thelma-Mrs. Elam Glick), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one half brother. He was a member of the Locust Grove Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, with John B. Zook, Waldo Miller, and Erie Renno officiating.
Taylor, Barton Z., son of the late Samuel W. and Fannie (Zimmerman) Taylor, was born at East Earl, Pa., Nov. 29, 1874; died Dec. 10, 1969; aged 95 y. 10 d. On Nov. 19, 1898, he was married to Susan Wanner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Samuel, Fannie, Mrs. Alice Good, and Sara-Mrs. Raymond E. Smith), 2 foster children (Mary-Mrs. Norman Witmer and Robert Cover), 6 grandchildren, 10 foster grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 foster great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Weaverland Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 13, with Alvin G. Martin, John E. Hollinger, and David Weaver officiating.
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Bauman, Ella Frances, daughter of Joseph and
Barbara (Ziegler) Shoup, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio,
Aug. 11, 1892; died at Leetonia, Ohio, of pneumonia, Dec. 24,
1969; aged 77 y. 4 m. 13 d. On June 12, 1919, she was married
to Norman Bauman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter
(Ruth), and 2 sons (Norman and Harold), 8 grandchildren, and 3
sisters (Mrs. Russell Royer, Mrs. Vesta Lehman, and Mrs. Levi
Hurst). Funeral services were held at the Seederly-Beilhart Funeral
Home, Columbiana, Ohio, Dec. 27, with Allen Ebersole officiating,
assisted by
Fred Augsburger; interment in the Midway Cemetery.
Birky, Elizabeth, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Dec. 17, 1897; died at the Washington Nursing Center, Dec. 18, 1969; aged 72 y. 1 d. Surviving are 8 brothers and one sister. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Ann Street Church with John R. Lehman officiating; interment in the Hopedale Cemetery.
Charles, Jacob L., son of Christian F. and Annie (Landis) Charles, was born in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., June 18, 1889; died very suddenly of a heart attack while working with his son, Nov. 22, 1969; aged 80 y. 5 m. 4 d. On March 8, 1917, he was married to Cora E. Risser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (H. Raymond and Anna Ruth-Mrs. Donald R. Jacobs), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (John L. Charles). In 1935 he was ordained minister for the Chestnut Hill congregation, where he served until his death. Funeral services were held at the Chestnut Hill Church, Nov. 26, with David N. Thomas, Landis Sangrey, and Glen Sell officiating; interment in the Landisville Cemetery.
Good, Clayton R., son of Christian E. and Elizabeth (Risser) Good, was born in Conoy Twp., May 18, 1886; died at the Alpine Nursing Home, Dec. 29, 1969; aged 83 y. 7 m. 11 d. On Dec. 12, 1907, he was married to Dora Stoner, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Verna S.-Mrs. Titus Gish, Mary E.-Mrs. Phares C. Miller, Norma S., Emma S.-Mrs. William Briskey, Ada G.-Mrs. Merle Miller, Paul S., and Florence G.-Mrs. Glenn Zeager), 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Martin Good), and one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Naylor). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Elsie-Mrs. Elmer Shank). He was a member of Good's Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 1, with Jay Bechtold and Russell J. Baer officiating.
Hartzler, Verona, daughter of Christian K. and Mary Anne (Yoder) Hartzler, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, April 5, 1883; died in Bellefontaine, Ohio, from a stroke, Dec. 10, 1969; aged 86 y. 8 d. Surviving are one sister (Iva Hartzler), one nephew (Paul R. King), and one niece (Delta Swartz). She was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 13, with Roy S. Koch officiating, assisted by Eldon King.
Hershberger, Lloyd, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 12, 1881; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Dec. 26, 1969; aged 88 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Sept. 12, 1907, he was married to Matilda Bixler, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Freed), and one sister (Mrs. Grace Kurtz). He was a member of the Holdeman Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Church, Dec. 28, with David Cressman officiating, and Sam Hostetler assisting.
Hostetler, Aaron J., son of Jacob and Anna (Miller) Hostetler, was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, May 15, 1888; died at Canton, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1969; aged 81 y. 6 m. 24 d. On June 3, 1920, he was married to Katie Schmucker, who died in 1950. On Jan. 26, 1952, he married Elizabeth Lutes, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Bernice-Mrs. Vernon Stutzman, Vincent, Mervin, and Cletus), 4 brothers (Earl, Lester, Mahlon, and Willis), and one sister (Cora). He was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 12, with Wayne North and O. N. Johns officiating.
Lichty, Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wagler, was born in Wellesley Twp., Jan, 18, 1891; died at the Listowel Hospital, from a stroke, Dec. 21, 1969; aged 78 y. 11 m. 3 d. on Jan. 7, 1913, she was married to Joseph Lichty, who died Jan. 18, 1963. Surviving are 4 children (Nancy-Mrs. Daniel Leis, Emma-Mrs. Aaron Jantzi, David, and Samuel), and 3 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Ezra Leis, Nancy-Mrs. Jacob Lichty, and Madeline-Mrs. David Gascho). She was a member of the Riverside Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, with Menno Zehr and David K. Jantzi officiating.
Metzler, Elmer N., son of David B. and Amanda H. (Nolt) Metzler, was born Aug. 3, 1897; died in the Ephrata (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 1, 1969; aged 72 y. 3 m. 28 d. On Dec. 25, 1918, he was married to Clara Martin, who died Sept., 1967. On Oct. 14, 1969, he was married to Anna M. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John M. and Luke M.), 6 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Raymond S. Bowman, Anna-Mrs. G. Sylvan Horning, Mary-Mrs. Marvin E. Hershey, Emma-Mrs. Edwin G. Martin, Nora-Mrs. Ira L Herr, Jr., and Jane-Mrs. Charles M. Zimmerman), and one brother (John N. Metzler). He was preceded in death by one son at the age of 6 y. He was a member of Metzlers Church, where funeral services were held with Eli Souder, Amos Stauffer, Roy S. Martin, and Richard E. Buch officiating.
Moshier, Christian R., son of Christian and Mary (Roggie) Moshier, was born at Kirschnerville, N.Y., Feb. 16, 1892; died at Ogdensburg, N.Y., Dec. 18, 1969; aged 77 y. 10 m. 2 d. Surviving are one brother (Amos), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Katie Schwartzentruber, Esther-Mrs. Simon Boshart, Laura-Mrs. Romeyn Noftsier, and Rosella-Mrs. Aaron Erb). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers (John, Jacob, Andrew, and Benjamin), and 3 sisters (Lena, Anna, and Mollie). He was a member of the Lowville Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 21, with Richard Zehr officiating; interment in the Croghan Conservative Cemetery.
Nafziger, Ernest Samuel, son of Daniel and Barbara
(Rich) Nafziger, was born at Holden, Mo., Sept. 3, 1895; died
at the Parkview Memorial Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Dec. 2, 1969;
aged 74 y. 2 m. 30 d. On March 4, 1922, he was married to Della
Sommers, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Marian-Mrs.
Vincent Beck, Joanna-Mrs. Wayne Wyse, and Marvin), 10 grandchildren,
one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Mrs. Rose Berg, Mrs. Catherine
Crenshaw, and Mrs. Anna Yoder), and 2 brothers (William and Frank).
He was a member of the Lockport Church where funeral services
were held Dec. 6, with Walter Stuckey and D. Wyse Graber officiating;
interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Schmucker, Daniel C., son of Daniel and Catherine
(Conrad) Schmucker, was born at Louisville, Ohio, April 19, 1897,
died at Louisville, Ohio, from a heart attack, Dec. 14, 1969;
aged 72 y. 7 m. 25 d. On March 4, 1920, he was married to Ella
Schloneger, who died June 18, 1969. Surviving are 4 children (Dwight
H., Elwood U., Herbert F., and Letha-Mrs. Donald Shisler), 2 brothers
(Harmon and Howard), and one sister (Catherine-Mrs. Orrin Miller).
He was a member of the Beech Church, where funeral services were
held Dec. 17, with Wayne North officiating.
Steiner, Vernon N., son of David and Ella (Nice) Steiner, was born in Morrison, Ill., July 2, 1891; died at the Hamilton Arms Convalescent Home, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 27, 1969; aged 78 y. 5 m. 25 d. On Oct. 22, 1936, he was married to Elsie Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Cleo), and 2 sisters (Elmira and Mae Steiner). He was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home in Mt. Joy, Pa., Dec. 30, with Henry W. Frank and Brinser Heistand officiating; interment in the Pleasant View Cemetery.
Yoder, Amanda Moyer, daughter of Christian and Susanna (Moyer) Yoder, was born in Hilltown, Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Jan. 29, 1884; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec. 22, 1969; aged 85 y. 11 m. 23 d. Surviving are one sister and one brother. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home Chapel, Dec. 27, with David F. Derstine, Jr., and Marvin Anders officiating.
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Beck, Arminda, daughter of John G. and Regina (Riegsecker) Beck, was born near Archbold, Ohio, July 6, 1893; died at the Fairlawn Haven Rest Home, Archbold, Ohio, from a stroke, Jan. 3, 1970; aged 76 y. 5 m. 28 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mary and Anna), and 2 brothers (John and Henry J.). She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 6, with Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse officiating; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Bender, John, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Ruby) Bender, was born Oct. 7, 1878; died suddenly, Jan. 2, 1970; aged 91 y. 2 m. 26 d. On March 13, 1900, he was married to Magdalena Zehr, who died March 14, 1955. Surviving are one son (Joseph), 3 daughters (Mrs. Bena Kropf, Annie-Mrs. David Streicher, and Elizabeth-Mrs. John Schwartzentruber), 16 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lena Wagler, Mrs. Katie Lebold, and Annie-Mrs. Christ Baechler). He was preceded in death by one son, and 6 brothers. He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held with Newton Gingerich and Henry Yantzi officiating.
Clemmer, Katie B., daughter of Henry and Eliza (Kulp) Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., June 1, 1880; died near Telford, Pa., Oct. 29, 1969; aged 89 y. 4 m. 28 d. On Dec. 1, 1901, she was married to Elmer K. Clemmer, who died March 22, 1966. Surviving are 6 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Vincent Bergey). She was preceded in death by 2 children (Mrs. Bessie B. Keyser and Raymond B.). She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 2, with Willis Miller and Henry Ruth officiating.
Delp, Annie, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Alderfer) Price, was born at Souderton, Pa., May 11, 1873; died at Souderton, Pa., Dec. 29, 1969; aged 96 y. 7 m. 18 d. On Nov. 10, 1894, she was married to Charles B. Delp, who died Jan. 24, 1947. Surviving are 8 children (Martha-Mrs. Elmer Mitman, Ella May-Mrs. Jerome Horning, Enos, Ellis, Charles, Wilmer, Paul, and Anna Marie-Mrs. Preston Moyer), 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 children (Katie and Preston). She was a member of the Plains Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 1, with John E. Lapp, Henry P. Yoder, and Wayne N. Kratz officiating.
Erb, William M., son of Samuel and Sara (Moyer) Erb, was born near Harleysville, Pa., April 18, 1906; died at Sellersville, Pa., from subarachnoid hemorrhage Dec. 8, 1969; aged 63 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Nov. 28, 1925, he was married to Violet Lesher, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Leora-Mrs. Richard Timmons, Jean-Mrs. Richard Gamble, Robert, and William, Jr.), 11 grandchildren, and one sister (Lizzie). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Violet Naomi). He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 13, with Henry Ruth and Willis Miller officiating.
Eshleman, Nora A., daughter of Daniel and Anna (Wingert) Cordell, was born in Washington Co., Md., June 2, 1885; died at the Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, Pa., Dec. 6, 1969; aged 84 y. 6 m. 4 d. She was married to J. Ira Eshleman, who died June 15, 1954. Surviving are 4 children (Louise-Mrs. David Lehman, Charles E., Elisabeth-Mrs. Norman Martin, and John C.), 6 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (J. Alvey and Herbert R.). She was preceded in death by 4 daughters (Hazel, Helen, and infant twins). She was a member of the Marion Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 9, with J. Irvin Lehman and Mahlon D. Eshleman officiating; interment in Millers Mennonite Church Cemetery, Washington Co., Md.
Gingerich, Sarah J., daughter of Joel and Nancy (Miller) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Nov. 11, 1888; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, from complications following surgery, Jan. 5, 1970; aged 81 y. 1 m. 25 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Lucy, Mary, and Lydia-Mrs. Merton Miller), and 3 brothers (Joe, Alva, and Frank). She was a member of the East Union Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 7, with J .John J. Miller officiating.
Good, Katie B., daughter of Amos and Amanda (Becker) Good, was born in Mount Joy Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., June 29, 1901; died at the General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 25, 1969; aged 68 y. 5 m. 26 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Aaron B. and Clayton B.). She was a member of the Mount Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Buch Funeral Home, Dec. 28, with Henry Frank officiating.
Hunsberger, Mary G., daughter of Henry and Barbara (Buckwalter) Guntz, was born in Spring City, Pa., Feb. 11, 1894; died at the Phoenixville, (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 6, 1969; aged 75 y. 9 m. 25 d. On Feb. 24, 1917, she was married to Joseph J. Hunsberger, who died Nov. 1, 1966. Surviving are 4 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Nelson Clemmer, Ruth-Mrs. Elmer Petersheim, Lois-Mrs. George Yoder, and Ada-Mrs. Willard A. Geissinger), one son (Joseph M.), 27 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John B. and Allen B.). She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the Providence Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 10, with Jacob Kolb and Norman Kolb officiating.
Jewitt, Edwin W., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robson Jewitt, was born in Markham Twp., died at Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 28, 1969; aged 77 y. He was married to Viola May Shantz, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Clayton, Ervin, and Howard), 5 daughters (Florence, Edith-Mrs. Harold Snider, Mildred-Mrs. Earl Shaffer, Barbara-Mrs. Murray Raddatz, and Shirley), and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., where funeral services were held Dec. 31, with Robert Johnson officiating; temporary entombment in Woodland Mausoleum with burial to follow in First Mennonite Cemetery.
Lehman, Rosella R., daughter of Andrew and Anna (Widrick) Roggie, was born at Croghan, N.Y., March 29, 1899; died at the Lewis Co. General Hospital, following a 17-day illness, Nov. 15, 1969; aged 70 y. 7 m. 14 d. On May 2, 1923, she was married to Elmer Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Lawrence, Gilbert, Milton, and Elmer, Jr.), 4 daughters (Maietta-Mrs. Arnold Moshier, Dolores-Mrs. Michael Zehr, Ella Mae-Mrs. Jay Lehman, and Cleo Jane), and 28 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Beulah Ann). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church of New Bremen, where funeral services were held Nov. 20, with Abram Clemmer officiating.
Lichty, David W., son of Joseph and Catherine (Wagler) Lichty, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Oct. 25, 1923; died in Listowel Memorial Hospital, Ont., after a lengthy illness; aged 46 y. 2 m. On Jan. 25, 1944, he was married to Dorothy Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gerald), one brother (Samuel), and 2 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. Dan Leis and Emma-Mrs. Aaron Jantzi). He was a member of the Riverdale Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, with David K. Jantzi and Menno Zehr officiating.
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Metzler, Harvey, son of Henry B. and Amanda (Myer) Metzler, was born in West Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 16, 1892; died at Lancaster General Hospital, following a brief illness caused by a heart attack, Nov. 3, 1969; aged 77 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Jan. 12, 1921, he was married to Bertha Mae Herr, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Arlene-Mrs. John D. Hess, Evelyn-Mrs. J. Wade Groff, and Dorothy Jean-Mrs. Andrew B. Hess), and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Strasburg Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 6, with Charles E. Good and Clayton L. Keener officiating.
Schiedel, Almer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Schiedel, was born in Waterloo Co.; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., after a brief illness, Jan. 5, 1970; aged 74 y. On Sept. 26, 1923, he was married to Sarah Rudy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Howard and Raymond), 2 daughters (Myrtle-Mrs. Russell Oberer and Ruth-Howard Bauman), 9 grandchildren, one brother (Ivan), and one sister (Laura-Mrs. Allen Weber). He was preceded in death by one son (Clifford) and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 7, with Robert Johnson officiating; assisted by J. B. Martin.
Wismer, Elmer S., son of Abraham and Ella (Shelly) Wismer, was born in Bedminster Twp., died of a heart attack as he finished leading the last verse of a hymn at the Annual New Year's Song Service of the Deep Run East Church; aged 65 y. He was married to Adeline Rush, who survives. Also surviving are one son (George R.), 2 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Walter Leatherman, Mrs. Alice Detweiler, Mrs. Barbara Rush, and Mrs. Norman Lapp). Funeral services were held at the Deep Run East Church, Jan. 5, with Richard Detweiler and Cleon Nyce officiating.
Yantzi, Catherine, was born in Tavistock, Ont., Aug. 8, 1889; died Aug. 20, 1969, at her home near Bay Port, Mich.; aged 80 y. 12 d. On May 15, 1918, she was married to John B. Yantzi, who died Jan. 12, 1959. Surviving are one son (Cephas), 2 daughters (Marjorie-Mrs. John Mitin and Alta-Mrs. Jay Mitin), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Laura Ruby, Mrs. Peter R. Zehr, and Mrs. Sim Gascho), and 3 brothers (David, John, and Dan Schwartzentruber). She was a member of the Michigan Avenue Church, Pigeon, Mich., where funeral services were held Aug. 22, with Herbert Yoder officiating, assisted by Raymond Roe.
Yoder, Ernie Eldon, son of Jacob and Barbara (Stauffer) Yoder, was born near Tofield, Alta., May 1, 1918; died at Camrose, Alta., Dec. 24, 1969; aged 51 y. 7 m. 23 d. On Oct. 13, 1940, he was married to Pearl Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Mervin and Elden), one daughter (Marian, one grandchild, his parents, one brother (Wayne), and 2 sisters (Elva-Mrs. Wallace Bender and Goldie-Mrs. Ray Ferguson). He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 29, with Harold Boettger and M. D. Stutzman officiating.
Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana