Gospel Herald Obituaries - October, 1970

| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 39 - October 6, 1970, p. 847, 848

May the sustaining grace and comfort of our Lord bless these who are bereaved.

Benner, Norman L., son of Wilson K. and Katie (Lewis) Benner, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Apr. 23, 1908; died suddenly at his home near Telford, Pa., of a heart attack, Sept. 7, 1970; aged 62 y. 4 m. 14 d. On March 12, 1938, he was married to Mary R. Kriebel, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 7 children (David, Esther, Grace, Ruth ­ Mrs. Lester Bergey, Lois ­ Mrs. Laird Schumm, Paul, and James), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Wilson), and one sister (Susan ­ Mrs. Irwin Schantz). He was a member of the Finland Church. Funeral services were held at the Franconia Church, Sept. 11, with Claude M. Shisler officiating, assisted by Curtis Bergey; interment in the Finland Cemetery.

Campbell, Wilbur Lee, son of Wilbur M. and Reva (Hill) Campbell, was born at Zanesfield, Ohio, June 22, 1936; died at DeGraff, Ohio, of a coronary thrombosis, Sept. 12, 1970; aged 34 y. 2 m. 21 d. On Dec. 23, 1954, he was married to Loa L. Richardson, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Bonnie, David, and Allen), his parents, 2 brothers (Richard and Donald), and one sister (Rosalinn ­ Mrs. Robert Horney). He was a member of the South Union Church, West Liberty, Ohio, where funeral services were held Sept. 15, with Roy S. Koch officiating; interment in the Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Fetters, Martha Pletcher, daughter of Christian and Anna (Risser) Fetters, was born in Harrison Twp., Ind., June 7, 1887; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Sept. 12, 1970; aged 83 y. 3 m. 5 d. In 1912, she was married to Joshua Fetters, who died July 5, 1953. For the past 12 years she had made her home with a niece, Mrs. Mary Nash. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Edna Abel) and 2 brothers (Samuel and Albert). She was preceded in death by 4 sisters (Freda, Mrs. Florence Anglemeyer, Mrs. Sadie Canen, and Mrs. Charles Schrock). She was a member of the Olive Church. Funeral services were held at the Leinhardt Funeral Home, Wakarusa, Ind., Sept. 15, with Richard Hostetler and D. A. Yoder officiating; interment in the Olive Cemetery.

Godshall, Lillie Kulp, was born in Lower Skippack Twp., Pa., July 4, 1891; died at Souderton, Pa., of deterioration of muscles, July 23, 1970; aged 79 y. 19 d. In Oct. 1907, she was married to William Ziegler, who died in 1924. On Feb. 10, 1929, she was married to John Godshall, who died in Sept. 1960. Surviving are 4 children (Warren, William, and Russell Ziegler, and Esther ­ Mrs. Harold Detweiler), and 9 grandchildren. She was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held July 26, with Clinton Landis and Henry Ruth officiating; interment in the Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Heatwole, Annie Cathryn, daughter of John A. and Hettie (Heatwole) Rhodes, was born at Dayton, Va., Nov. 19, 1908; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 27, 1970; aged 61 y. 9 m. 8 d. On Nov. 26, 1931, she was married to Eli D. Heatwole, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Norma ­ Mrs. Lawrence Petre, Betty ­ Mrs. Nathan Shenk, Arlene ­ Mrs. John Yoder II, Hettie ­ Mrs. Earl Barhart, Reba, Lester, Jacob, John, Milton, Stanley, and Marvin), and one sister (Ressie ­ Mrs. Frank Heatwole). She was a member of the Bank Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 29, with Lloyd S. Horst, John D. Risser, Chester M. Heatwole, and James T. Shank officiating; interment in the Bank Church Cemetery.

Kornbau, Charley, son of John and Catherine (Aughenbaugh) Kornbau, was born in York, Pa., May 6, 1877; died at the Community Hospital East in Salem, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1970; aged 93 y. 4 m. 8 d. On Nov. 8, 1897, he was married to Rebecca Smith, who died in 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Charles and Norman), 2 daughters (Mrs. Elsie Barnes and Mrs. Edna Culp), 26 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Letonia Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 16, with Allen Ebersole officiating; interment in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Landis, Miles B., son of Moses R. and Lydia Ann (Bachman) Landis, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 22, 1897; died at his home, Lancaster, Pa., of a heart attack, Aug. 10, 1970; aged 72 y. 10 m. 19 d. On March 28, 1923, he was married to Anna Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Beulah Diffenbach, John N., and Paul G.), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Morris B.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Herr and Mrs. Evelyn Kreider). He was a member of Mellingers Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 13, with Harry Lefever, Chester Wenger, and Nelson Landis officiating; interment in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery.

Lichty, Christian Z., son of Peter F. and Magdalena (Zehr) Lichty, was born near Wellesley, Ont., July 1, 1892; died at the Avon Crest Hospital, Stratford, Ont., Sept. 4, 1970; aged 78 y. 2 m. 3 d. On Nov. 12, 1919, he was married to Mary Albrecht, who died Nov. 28, 1953. Surviving are 3 sons (Melvin, Albert, and Peter), 3 daughters (Mrs. Luella Wagler, Marie ­ Mrs. Alvin Roes, and Helen ­ Mrs. Ion Shantz), 24 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Amos, Peter, and Mannaseh), and 4 sisters (Fanny ­ Mrs. Allan Bender, Mrs. Lena Gerber, Martha ­ Mrs. Allan Leis, and Emma ­ Mrs. Aaron Gerber). He was a member of the Maple View Church near Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Sept. 7, with Chris O. Erb and Alvin Leis officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Mellinger, Amos H., Son of Josiah H. and Annie (Herr) Mellinger, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 14, 1893; died at the Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., Following an extended illness, Sept. 6, 1970; aged 76 y. 9 m. 22 d. On Aug. 21, 1917, he was married to Mary S. Leaman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ethel, Kathryn ­ Mrs. Roy Metzler, and Mary ­ Mrs. John Huber), one son (Ira), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (Jason). He was a member of the Tuttle Avenue Church. Funeral services were held at the Hawkins Funeral Home, Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 7, with H. Michael Shenk officiating, and graveside services at the Strasburg (Pa.) Mennonite Cemetery, Sept. 10, with Clayton Kenner officiating; interment in the Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Mullet, Harvey, son of William and Elizabeth (Miller) Mullet, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, June 19, 1887; died at the Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1970; aged 83 y. 2 m. 26 d. On Jan. 9, 1912, he was married to Prudence Gerber, who died July 4, 1931. On Apr. 14, 1938, he was married to Katie Troyer Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Arlene Phillippi and Ruth ­ Mrs. Robert Immel), one son (Archie), one stepson (Richard Mast), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Alvin), and one sister (Mrs. Amanda Yoder). He was preceded in death by 2 sons, one sister, and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 17, with Paul R. Miller officiating; assisted by Paul Hummel; interment in the church cemetery.

Richer, Randall Lynn, son of Roger and Florence (Byler) Richer, was born at Upland, Calif., Apr. 4, 1966; died at the San Antonio Community Hospital, Aug. 31, 1970; aged 4 y. 4 m. 27 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother (Jerrell), paternal grandparents, and maternal grandmother. Funeral services were held at the Seventh Street Church, Upland, Calif., Sept. 2, with Jesse T. Byler, Charles Neff, Theron Weldy, and Donald Yoder officiating; interment in the Bellevue Cemetery, Ontario, Calif.

Rosesch, Norma Lee, daughter of Glen and Edna (Brenninger) Apple, was born near Mark Center, Ohio, July 6, 1922; died after 14 years of illness, 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 Helen). She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister. She was a member of the Pine Grove Church near Stryker, Ohio, where funeral services were held July 11, with D. Wyse Graber officiating, assisted by Walter Stuckey.

Transcribed by Terri Harper, Utah.

UP


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 40 - October 13, 1970, p. 871, 872

May the sustaining grace and comfort of our Lord bless these who are bereaved.

Blough, Harry, son of Jeremiah and Polly (Eash) Blough, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 30, 1893; died at the Memorial Hospital, Sept. 10, 1970; aged 76 y. 11 m. 20 d. Surviving are his second wife (Mary Livingston Thomas), 6 children (Erma ­ Mrs. Lemon Holsopple, Orvin, Edna ­ Mrs. Robert Eash, Dorothy ­ Mrs. Elmer Eash, Harry Boyd, and Katherine ­ Mrs. Herman Schrock), 4 step-children (Willard, Rheda ­ Mrs. Emmert Keim, Boyd, and Sanford), 30 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 11 stepgrandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Minnie Hershberger), and one brother (Josiah). He was preceded in death by his first wife (Lottie Thomas) who died in Dec. 1964, twin daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Blough Church, where funeral services were held with Elvin Holsopple, Harry C. Blough, and Donald Speigle officiating.

Hagey, Henry G., son of Abraham and Marietta (Godshall) Hagey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., June 27, 1905; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., following an extended illness, Sept. 13, 1970; aged 65 y. 2 m. 17 d. On June 14, 1927, he was married to Katie Clemens, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ferne ­ Mrs. Harold Alderfer, Marilyn ­ Mrs. William Marion, and Mary Jane ­ Mrs. Douglas Underkoffler), 9 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Mahlon Alderfer, Mrs. Harry Bergey, Mrs. Marvin Landis, and Mrs. Paul Nice), one brother (Clarence), and 4 stepsisters (Mrs. Katie Erb, Mrs. Wilmer Alderfer, Mrs. Alvin M. Landis, and Mrs. Stanley Souder). He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 17, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hershberger, Malinda, daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Hershberger) Mishler, was born in Lagrange Co., Topeka, Ind., Jan. 15, 1887; died at the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, of cancer, Aug. 1, 1970; aged 83 y. 6 m. 17 d. On Oct. 30, 1910, she was married to --- Hershberger, who died Dec. 4, 1955. Surviving are 3 sons (Edwin, Joe, and Ray), and 2 daughters (Katie and Edna ­ Mrs. Monroe Christner). She was a member of the Townline Church, where funeral services were held with Calvin Borntrager and Eli D. Miller officiating; interment in the Townline Cemetery.

Histand, Paul W., son of Abraham O. and Emma (Wismer) Histand, was born in Doylestown Twp., Pa., July 4, 1903; died at the Doylestown, (Pa.) Hospital, Sept. 11, 1970; aged 67 y. 2 m. 9 d. On Sept. 10, 1927, he was married to Mary Horst, who survivines. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clyde P. and Ray M.), 2 daughters (Norma ­ Mrs. Hershey Leaman and Darlene ­ Mrs. Dennis Swartley), 12 grandchildren, one brother (Nelson W.) and 5 sisters (Martha ­ Mrs. Wilmer B. Althouse, Esther ­ Mrs. Clarence Helmuth, Maggie Histand, Anna ­ Mrs. Eugene Engel, and Clara ­ Mrs. Menno Sell). He was ordained Apr. 4, 1948, as minister of the Trevose cong. Franconia Conference, and retired from pastoral ministry in 1965. Funeral services were held at the Doylestown Church, Sept. 14, with Richard Detweiler, Henry Musselman, and Joseph Gross officiating; interment in the Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.

Nofziger, Ralph M., son of William and Elizabeth (Stuckey) Nofziger, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1906; died at the Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, of pneumonia, Sept. 19, 1970; aged 64 y. 7 m. 19 d. On June 9, 1931, he was married to Beulah Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (William D., Lowell, Anna ­ Mrs. James N. Miller, and Marilyn ­ Mrs. Russell Siegel), 3 brothers (Dennis, Glen, and Dale), and one sister (Cora ­ Mrs. Harold Wyse). He was a member of the Springfield Church, Holland, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Zion Church, Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 22, with Ellis B. Croyle, Marvin Grieser, and Charles Gautsche officiating; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio.

Scheffel, Stella Marie, daughter of Chris and Emma (Hartzler) Scheffel, was born at Pryor, Okla., Dec. 7, 1918; died at the Albany (Ore.) General Hospital, from a massive stroke, Sept. 16, 1970; aged 51 y. 9 m. 9 d. Surviving are 5 brothers and sisters (Harry, Catherine ­ Mrs. Del Neuschwander, Anne ­ Mrs. Lester Smucker, John, and Florene ­ Mrs. Lyle Neuschwander). She was a member of the Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 19, with Verl Nofziger, Wilberg Nafziger, and Clarence Gerig officiating; interment in the Fairview Cemetery, Albany, Ore.

Zeiger, Elmer, son of Henry W. and Annie (McAffee) Zeiger, was born in W. Donegal Twp., near Mt. Joy, Pa., Feb. 11, 1894; died at the Hamilton Arms Nursing Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 11, 1970; aged 76 y. 7 m. On May 17, 1917, he was married to Elizabeth Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna Mary ­ Mrs. Elwood C. Hocker and Evelyn ­ Mrs. Jay A. Kulp), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Alice M. Zeiger). He was a member of the Mt. Joy Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, Sept. 14, with Henry W. Frank officiating; interment in the Risser's Cemetery.

Transcribed by Terri Harper, Utah.

UP


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 41 - October 20, 1970, p. 896


May the sustaining grace and comfort of our Lord bless these who are bereaved.

Bechler, William, was born at Pigeon, Mich., Oct. 29, 1898; died at the Schevrer Hospital, Pigeon, Mich., Sept. 20, 1970; aged 71 y. 10 m. 22 d. On Jan. 12, 1921, he was married to Luanna Weidman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Pearl Menzel), 3 sons (Robert, Roland, and Clare), 16 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, one sister (Mrs. Loren Dietzel), and 3 brothers (Albert, Henry, and Alvin). He was a member of the Michigan Avenue Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 23, with Charles Haarer officiating; interment in the church cemetery.

Detwiler, Ada, daughter of Abram and Sophia (Hackman) Detwiler, was born in Montgomery Co., Towamencin Twp., Pa., Dec. 5, 1911; died July 18, 1970; aged 58 y. 7 m. 13 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Ella Kramer, Sara Hunsberger, and Margaret Leatherman), and 7 brothers (Norman, Jacob, Titus, Irwin, Joseph, Henry, and Raymond). She was a member of the Towamencin Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., with Harold Fly, Ellis Mack, and John Freed officiating.

Lehman, Mary, daughter of Rudolph and Elizabeth (Metzler) Basinger, was born near North Lima, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1881; died at the Salem Convalescent Center, Sept. 29, 1970; aged 89 y. 10 d. She was married to Edwin C. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Elva ­ Mrs. Paul Yoder, Hazel ­ Mrs. Henry Schmucker, Wilma, Flossie ­ Mrs. Paul Yoder, and Esther ­ Mrs. Albert Miller), one son (John), 19 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Grace ­ Mrs. Jacob Huebert). She was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 3, with Ernest Martin and Paul Yoder officiating; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

Stamm, Fred, son of Henry and Magdalena (Rupp) Stamm, was born at Archbold, Ohio, July 10, 1890; aged 80 y. 1 m. 28 d. On Dec. 14, 1914, he was married to Mary Frey, who died Dec. 24, 1917. On Feb. 12, 1919, he married Huldah Aschliman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mahlon H., Walter E., Frieda ­ Mrs. Orville C. Rupp, and Dora M. ­ Mrs. Thomas McCalla), and one brother (Alvin). He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 10, with Charles H. Gautsche and Henry Wyse officiating; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Wagler, John Z., son of John and Annie (Zehr) Wagler, was born in Perth Co., Ont., June 10, 1879; ldied at the Brunner Rest Home, Sept. 16, 1970; aged 91 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Nov. 4, 1900, he was married to Catherine Streicher, who died on May 4, 1961. Surviving are one son (Rudy), one daughter (Lena), and one grandson. He was a member of the Maple View Church near Wellesley, Ont., where he was ordained deacon in 1923. Funeral services were held on Sept. 18, with Jacob Roes and Chris O. Erb officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by Terri Harper, Utah.

UP


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 42 - October 27, 1970, p. 911, 912

May the sustaining grace and comfort of our Lord bless these who are bereaved.

Bucher, Maria, daughter of Jacob K., and Maria M. Carper, was born in Warwick Twp., Dec. 27, 1889; died at the Landis Homes, Sept. 16, 1970; aged 80 y. 8 m. 19 d. She was married to Elmer B. Bucher, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Myrtle ­ Mrs. Raymond Zink, Lloyd, Roy, and Paul), 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Lititz Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 20, with Melvin Lauver and Parke Heller officiating; interment in the Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Erb, Amos Rutt, son of Harry M. and Alice (Rutt) Erb, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., Dec. 5, 1894; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) Osteopathic Hospital, Sept. 21, 1970; aged 75 y. 9 m. 16 d. He was married to Alice Sensenich, who died in Aug. 1941. Surviving in addition to his wife, Ruth Garber Erb, are 2 sons (Martin S. and Harry M.), 4 daughters (Elizabeth S., Mabel S. ­ Mrs. Carlos Lugo, Anne ­ Mrs. Clayton Spangenberg, and Mary Alice ­ Mrs. Stanley Chanep), and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 children (David and Linda). He was a member of the Shirksville Church. Funeral services were held at the Gingrich's Church with Martin Kraybill, Lester Shirk, and Aaron Shank officiating; interment in the church cemetery.

Friedt, Hettie R., daughter of William and Catherine (Miller) Brown, was born at Rittman, Ohio, Apr. 30, 1894; died in Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1970; aged 76 y. 5 m. 1 d. On Sept. 15, 1917, she was married to Carl Friedt, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Dorothy ­ Mrs. David Forrer, Ruth ­ Mrs. Cletus Conrad, and Dale), 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Melvin Brown), and 3 sisters (Amanda ­ Mrs. William Loder, Grace ­ Mrs. Theodore Musser, and Carrie Yoder). She was preceded in death by one son (Mervin). She was a member of the Orrville Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 5, with J. Lester Graybill and Bill Detweiler officiating; interment in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Orrville.

Glick, Elmer Yost, son of Levi and Elizabeth (Esh) Glick, was born at Allensville, Pa., Dec. 30, 1897; died at Memorial Hospital, Salem, Ore., of heart failure, Sept. 27, 1970; aged 72 y. 8 m. 28 d. On Mar. 19, 1933, he was married to Nancy Bond, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Marvin), 5 foster sons and daughters (Donald, Lonnie, and Derald Smith, Lonna ­ Mrs. Dave Padget, and Beverly ­ Mrs. Karl Vaught), 16 grandchildren, one brother (Andrew L.), and one foster brother. He was preceded in death by one son (John L.), and one infant brother. He was a member of the Hopewell Church near Hubbard, Ore., where funeral services were held Oct. 1, with Marcus Lind and Sterling Roth officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Eicher, Deanna Kay, daughter of Earl and Patricia (Miller) Eicher, was born at Grand Rapids, Mich., July 7, 1970; died at Sturgis, Mich., Sept. 26, 1970; aged 2 m. 19 d. Surviving in addition to the parents are one brother (John) and grandparents (Mr. And Mrs. Vernon E. Miller and Mr. And Mrs. Joe Eicher). Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove (Mich.) Church, Sept. 29, with James Carpenter and Dean Brubaker officiating; interment in the nearby cemetery.

Plank, Joe S., son of Samuel and Lydia (Zook) Plank, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Jan. 22, 1898; died in the Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, from cerebral hemorrhage, Oct. 2, 1970; aged 72 y. 8 m. 10 d. On Feb. 17, 1920, he was married to Gertrude Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Darrell), 4 daughters (Betty ­ Mrs. Kenneth Lehman, Emma Lou ­ Mrs. Robert Hostetler, Josephine ­ Mrs. Clarence Sell, and Mrs. Jean Ann Miller), 22 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Margaret Kauffman), 2 half sisters (Phyllis ­ Mrs. Lester Fritz and Betty ­ Mrs. James Studer), and 5 half brothers (Donald, William, Samuel, Warren, and John). He was a member of the South Union Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 5, with Roy S. Koch officiating assisted by Donald Plank; interment in the South Union Cemetery.

Reese, Edith B., daughter of George and Sarah (Gift) Fisher, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Oct. 24, 1893; died in the Waynesboro (Pa.) Hospital, Oct. 1, 1970; aged 76 y. 11 m. 7 d. On Nov. 19, 1917, she was married to John Reese, who died June 29, 1945. Surviving are 4 children (Charles, David, Helen ­ Mrs. James Kesselring, and Mary ­ Mrs. Daniel Armstrong), 23 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (John, Jr.). She was a member of the Cedar Grove Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 4, with Nelson P. Martin and Lester Misner officiating; interment in the church cemetery.

Staker, Mary, daughter of Peter and Margaret (Schoulthouse) Ripper, was born at Tremont, Ill., May 20, 1883; died at the Eureka (Ill.) Hospital, Oct. 3, 1970; aged 87 y. 4 m. 13 d. In Jan. 1902, she was married to Daniel W. Staker, who died Mar. 23, 1955. Surviving are 2 children (Esther ­ Mrs. Arthur Gingerich and Allen E.), 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Louise Pratt), and one niece (Nelda ­ Mrs. Gene Sauder). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Ethel ­ Mrs. Ed Bachman). She was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 7; interment in the Hickory Point Cemetery.

Summers, Samuel E., son of Nicholas and Nancy (Umble) Summers, was born in Gap, Pa., Nov. 6, 1893; died in the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, of a heart attack, July 22, 1970; aged 76 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Nov. 23, 1916, he was married to Rachel Loar, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (J. Edgar, Leon M., Allen Co., and Elam L.), 15 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Atglen, Pa. Interment was in the Millwood Cemetery.

Witmer, Mrs. Edmund, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Aaron Hallman, was born at Monkton, Ont.; died at the home of her daughter, Waterloo, Ont., Sept. 24, 1970; aged 89 y. Her husband died in 1960. Surviving are 2 sons (Leonard and Clifford), 5 daughters (Flossie ­ Mrs. Herman Geiger, Ethel ­ Mrs. Byron Weber, Violet ­ Mrs. Irvine Manske, Buelah ­ Mrs. Seibert Schneider, and Barbara ­ Mrs. Walter Cook), 29 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Simon). She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Wilfred, Lloyd, and Raymond). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Funeral services were held at the Stirling Avenue Church Sept. 26, with Robert N. Johnson officiating; interment in the Woodland Cemetery.

Transcribed by Terri Harper, Utah.


||| UP ||| Next --> | <-- Previous |

Copyright 1999 - All rights reserved - Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale, PA
Used with permission by the Archives of the Mennonite Church, Goshen, INDIANA
Permission granted to private family researchers to use selected portions of these images to tell their family stories.
May not be mass-produced in any form for commercial purposes.