Birkey, Mary, daughter of John and Martha (Fahsbender) Zimmerman, was born at Foosland, Ill., Feb. 10, 1888; died at Gifford, Ill., July 2, 1971; aged 83 y. 4 m. 22 d. On Sept. 10, 1909, she was married to John A. Birkey, who preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1942. Surviving are one son (Clarence), one daughter (Gladys - Mrs. Roy Birkey), 3 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (William, Ernest, and Charles). She was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 4, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum and Roy Unzicker; interment at East Bend Cemetery.

Detweiler, Lester H., son of Samuel M. and Barbara (Hackman) Detweiler, was born at Souderton, Pa., Sept. 16, 1906; died after a lengthy illness at the Yingst Nursing Home, Quakertown, Pa., June 23, 1971; aged 64 y. 9 m. 7 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Titus H., Clayton H., and Mahlon H.). He was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 26, in charge of Richard Detweiler; interment in the Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Erb, Christian O., son of John L. and Barbara (Oesch) Erb, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Oct. 5, 1900; died at the Stratford General Hospital, following surgery and heart complications, June 2, 1971; aged 70 y. 7 m. 28 d. On Oct. 28, 1925, he was married to Emma Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 brothers (Moses, Daniel, David, and Norman), and one sister (Mattie - Mrs. Allan Gingerich). He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, Ont., where he was ordained as deacon on Apr. 27, 1952; as minister on Apr. 24, 1960, and as bishop on Aug. 27, 1967. Funeral services were held at the Maple View Church June 5, in charge of Alvin Leis, Jacob Roes, Willard Mayer, Elmer Schwartzentruber, and Vernon Zehr; interment in the Adjoining cemetery.

Hartzler, Edith Malinda, daughter of Jonathon K. and Malinda (Smucker) Hostetler, was born near Wooster, Ohio, July 25, 1896; died after a brief illness at Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, July 1, 1971; aged 74 y. 11 m. 5 d. On Nov. 25, 1919, she was married to Harvey J. Hartzler, who survives. Surviving are 6 children (Helen - Mrs. Harold Kreider, Ruth - Mrs. William Brenner, Harold, Lois - Mrs. John Ramseyer, Jr., Eileen - Mrs. Freeman Lehman, and Glen), 26 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ammon J., Boyd, and Harry), and one sister (Esther - Mrs. Tom Yoder). She was preceded in death by 5 brothers (Isaiah, David, Chancey, Paul, and Christ), 2 sisters (Loma - Mrs. Perry Shank and Sadie), and 2 infant grandchildren. She was a member of Martins Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Crown Hill Church July 5, in charge of Stanford Mumaw; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Houck, Ina, daughter of Jessie and Emma (Rodrick) Lancaster, was born at Walkerton, Ind., July 8, 1897; died July 9, 1971; aged 74 y. 1 d. On Feb. 23, 1918, she was married to Melvin Houck, who preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1966. Surviving are 4 sons (Harold, Frederick, Gerald, and Melvin, Jr.), 3 daughters (June - Mrs. Stephen Weymouth, Dorval - Mrs. Arthur Phillips and Mary - Mrs. Harold McNeil), 48 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and one sister (Stella Scott). She was a member of the Anderson Mennonite Church, Ft. Wayne, Ind., where funeral services were held July 14, in charge of Earl Hartman and D. F. Leader; interment in Eel River Cemetery.

Hunt, Ellison J., Jr., son of Ellison J. and Manda (Hampton) Hunt, was born in Wayne Co., W. Va., Oct. 7, 1888; died of bone cancer at Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, Va., June 27, 1971; aged 82 y. 8 m. 20 d. On Mar. 9, 1909, he was married to Malinda -----, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ellison J., III, and Burgess), 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Corey Curr), and one half brother (H. J. Noe). He was a member of the Mountain View Mennonite Church, Sherando, Va., where funeral services were held June 30, in charge of Roy D. Kiser and B. Frank Hatter; interment in Mountain Top Christian Church Cemetery, Love, Va.

Kling, Harold, Sr., son of Samuel and Adeline (Gray) Kling, was born at Delta, Ohio, Feb. 17, 1895; died at the Northcrest Nursing Home, Napoleon, Ohio, after a long illness, July 11, 1971; aged 76 y. 4 m. 24 d. On Nov. 24, 1915, he was married to Elsie Marzolf, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harwood and Harold, Jr.), 3 daughters (Arlene - Mrs. Henry Nelson, Marjorie - Mrs. Donald Taylor, and Ardith - Mrs. Burnell Brandeberry), 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Kenneth and Ray), and 3 sisters (Grace Gauche, Goldie Robinson, and Delors Klick). He was preceded in death by an infant son (Oil Louis). He was a member of the Tedrow Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Edgar Funeral Home, Wauseon, Ohio, July 14, in charge of Carl V. Yoder; interment in Wauseon Cemetery.

Knarr, Baby Boy, son of Allen and Irma (Gahman) Knarr, was stillborn at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 30, 1971. Surviving besides his parents are his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gahman), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Norman Knarr), 2 sisters (Merrilee and Kristal Lynn), and one brother (Kenton Doyle). Graveside services were held at the Rockhill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Martin, Amos, son of Daniel and Naomi (Landis) Martin, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Mar. 18, 1887; died at his home in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 18, 1971; aged 84 y. 2 m. On Dec. 22, 1936, he was married to Carrie Lehman, who died Feb. 22, 1959. He is survives by one brother (William). He was ordained deacon for the Chester Mennonite Church on Sept. 5, 1943. Funeral services were held at the Chester Mennonite Church May 21, in charge of Carl J. Good and Harvey A. Weaver; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Mayer, Rachel, daughter of Nicholaus and Barbara (Schmidt) Lichti, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Dec. 21, 1879; died at her home in Kitchener, Ont., May 30, 1971; aged 91 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Apr. 2, 1901, she was married to Moses Mayer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Elmer, Clarence, and William), 4 daughters (Viola-Mrs. William Gingerich, Adeline - Mrs. Simon Gingerich, Elmina - Mrs. Jeremiah Wismer, and Mabel - Mrs. Elmer Streicher), 28 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 2, with Gerald Schwartzentruber and Elmer Schwartzentruber in charge.

Mayer, Roger, son of Mrs. Dorothy (Mayer) Bast and the late Edgar Mayer, was born in Heidelberg, Ont, Nov. 15, 1953; died at his home May 7, 1971; aged 17 y. 5 m. 22 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Arnold, Robert, and Leonard). Funeral services were held at St. Agatha Mennonite Church May 9, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Mininger, Bessie B., daughter of Henry J. and Lizzie (Bergey) Mininger, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Feb. 20, 1890; died at her home at Souderton, Pa., after an extended illness, June 16, 1971; aged 81 y. 3 m. 27 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Henry Willouer and Sallie B. Mininger). Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services wee held June 19, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.

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Derstine, David, Sr., son of Henry C. and Mary (Detweiler) Derstine, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Aug. 18, 1895; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 12, 1971; aged 75 y. 10 m. 24 d. In 1922 he was married to Araminta Fuss, who preceded him in death, May 7, 1924. On Sept. 20, 1925, he was married to Mabel (High) Swartley, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David, Jr.), 3 daughters (Edna - Mrs. John J. Hostetler, Thelma - Mrs. Wm. Swartzendruber, and Naomi - Mrs. Arlin Hunsberger), one stepson (Howard Swartley), one foster son (Joseph Cressman), 18 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 16, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gingerich, Vina J., daughter of Jacob and Anna (Swartzendruber) Yoder, was born near Wellman, Iowa, Dec. 13, 1894; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, June 21, 1971; aged 76 y. 6 m. 8 d. On June 24, 1917, she was married to Arthur C. Gingerich, who preceded her in death Nov. 28, 1970. Surviving is one daughter (Evelyn - Mrs. John D. Abromski), two grandchildren, and two foster sons (Wallace and Stanley Eash). One son (Cecil) and six sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held June 23, in charge of Noah Landis and Dean Swartzendruber.

Graber, Barbra, daughter of Joseph and Verena (Widmer) Rich, was born near Noble, Iowa, Aug. 17, 1891; died in Iowa City, Iowa, July 13, 1971; aged 79 y. 10 m. 26 d. On Jan. 30, 1912, she was married to Joseph Graber, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Beulah Mae - Mrs. Dale Swartzendruber, Sara Lu - Mrs. Charles Frederick, Lois - Mrs. Wilbur Swartzendruber, Berniece - Mrs. Max Roth, Rachel - Mrs. Roger Wyse, Virgil, Willis, Clarence, Raymond, and Welma - Mrs. Boyd Nelson), 38 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lena - Mrs. Lester Krabill). One sister (Sarah - Mrs. P. J. Graber) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church. Interment in Wayland, Iowa, July 15.

Huber, Lillie B., daughter of Isaac R. and Mary (Brubaker) Landis, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Nov. 20, 1889; died at the Lancaster )Pa.) General Hospital after a two-month illness, Feb. 4, 1971; aged 81 y. 2 m. 15 d. On Jan. 25, 1921, she was married to David S. Huber, who survives. Also surviving is one brother (Elmer B. Landis). She was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, in charge of Elam Stauffer, Ira D. Landis, and Levi Weaver; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hunsicker, Della, daughter of Wm. C. and Mary Ann Moyer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Mar. 7, 1879; died of a cardiac arrest at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., July 7, 1971; aged 92 y. 4 m. On Dec. 6, 1902, she was married to Leidy D. Hunsicker, who preceded her in death, May 2, 1954. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul M. and Harley M.), 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and one brother (Norman). One son (Alvin) died in infancy. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 11, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Jantzi, Jacob B., son of John G. and Kathryn (Brenneman) Jantzi, was born near Tavistock, Ont., May 8, 1881; died at the Brunner Rest Home, May 14, 1971; aged 90 y. 6 d. On Dec.1, 1903, he was married to Magdalena Wagler, who preceded him in death, Aug. 31, 1941. On Nov. 7, 1943, he was married to Fanny Lichty, who died July 22, 1963. Surviving are 4 sons (Simeon, Elias, Aaron, and Samuel), one daughter (Miriam - Mrs. Irvin Nafziger), 23 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Tobias and Benjamin), one daughter (Leah), 4 sisters, and one brother. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 16, in charge of Alvin Leis and Stevanus Gerber; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Leis, John B., son of Noah and Catherine (Brunck) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 22, 1876; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 27, 1971; aged 95 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Jan. 9, 1899, he was married to Barbara Gascho, who preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1918. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Sarah Steinman, who died Dec. 25, 1921. Surviving are 6 sons (John, Allan, Abner, Alvin, Norman, and Ervin), 4 daughters (Salome, Emma - Mrs. Aaron Gascho, Katie - Mrs. Elmer Lebold, and Alma - Mrs. Clarence Roth), one stepdaughter (Edna - Mrs. John Roth), 44 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Joseph). He was preceded in death by 4 daughters, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 29, in charge of Jacob Roes and Ralph Lebold; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Morris, Hazel W., daughter of William and Cora (Cram) Miller, was born at Bellows Falls, Vt., Jan. 4, 1892; died of a heart attack at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, N.H., July 8, 1971; aged 79 y. 6 m. 4 d. On July 23, 1919, she was married to Carroll Morris, who preceded her in death Jan. 13, 1967. Surviving are one son (Sabin), one daughter (Dorothy Wilson), 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Bartonsville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 11, in charge of Kenneth Benner; interment in the Oakhill Cemetery, Bellows Falls, Vt.

Moser, John R., son of Philip and Katie (Roggie) Moser, was born at Kirschnerville, Ont., Sept. 15, 1891; died following surgery at the Lewis Co., General Hospital, July 5, 1971; aged 79 y. 9 m. 20 d. On June 29, 1922, he was married to Katie Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Nelda - Mrs. Dannie Steria, Eleanor Moser, Betty - Mrs. Beryl Lehman, and Ruth - Mrs. Derwood Widrick), 3 sons (Nelson, Robert, and Wilbur), 2 sisters (Martha - Mrs. Chris Zehr and Veronica Moser), and one brother (Menno). He was a member of the Croghan Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 7, in charge of Milton Zehr and Richard J. Zehr; interment in the Croghan Cemetery.

Oswald, Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Katherine (Birky), was born near Delavan, Ill., Nov. 2, 1882; died at her home after a lingering illness June 30, 1971; aged 88 y. 7 m. 28 d. On Sept. 7, 1902, she was married to Christian S. Oswald, who preceded her in death in 1948. Surviving are 9 children (Alvin, Dorothy - Mrs. Lloyd Schweitzer, Katherine, Mary - Mrs. Emery Kauffman, Sadie, Paul, Rhoda, Emanuel, and Leland), 26 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and 7 grandchildren. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Neb., where funeral services were held July 2, in charge of Peter Kennel, Lee Schlegel, and Fred Reeb; interment in the nearby cemetery.

Philleo, Barbara D., daughter of Samuel and Dianne (Musselman) Dehra, was born at Souderton, Pa., July 3, 1905; died of a heart attack at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Bellows Falls, Vt., June 1, 1971; aged 65 y. 10 m. 29 d. On Mar. 27, 1954, she was married to William Philleo, who survives. She was a member of the Bartonville Mennonite Church, Bartonsville, Vt., where funeral services were held June 3, in charge of Kenneth Benner. Services were also held at the Finland Mennonite Church June 5, in charge of Winfield Ruth; interment in the Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Smoker, Crist A., son of Christian K. and Mary (Byler) Smoker, was born at Belleville, Pa., July 25, 1894; died at Belleville, Pa. July 3, 1971; aged 76 y. 11 m. 8 d. On Dec. 6, 1917, he was married to Frona R. ----, who preceded him in death Oct. 3, 1967. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul D. and Mark J.), one daughter (Leah - Mrs. Roy Russler), 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Yoder, Fannie - Mrs. Joseph Stoltzfus, Mamie - Mrs. Daniel Wagner, Cora - Mrs. Paul Stoltzfus, and Dora - Mrs. Jay Huey), and 2 brothers (John L. and Alpheus). He was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 7, in charge of Sam Glick and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Sommers, Manasses C., son of Christian and Catherine S. (Miller) Sommers, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1887; died at his home at Walnut Creek, Ohio, July 7, 1971; aged 83 y. 7 m. 12 d. He was married to Alta Gerber, who died in 1923. He was married to Sarah Mishler, who died in 1932. On Jan. 16, 1937, he was married to Barbara Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Alma - Mrs. Dan Kandle, Verba - Mrs. Monroe Gerber, Manona - Mrs. Chester Sundheimer, and Beulah - Mrs. Paul Flinner), 4 stepsons (Howard, Lloyd Misher, Henry S., and Ora C. Miller), 2 stepdaughter (Oleta - Mrs. Marvin Lehman and Esther - Mrs. Walter Wyss), 32 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 10, in charge of Paul R. Miller; interment in the church cemetery.

Springer, Alvin E., son of Peter and Emma (Esch) Springer, was born at Metamora, Ill., Jan. 30, 1902; died of a heart ailment at the Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill., July 8, 1971; aged 69 y. 5 m. 8 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Alvina Springer and Martha - Mrs. Emanuel Neuman) and one brother (Raymond). He was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 11, in charge of Milo Kauffman; interment in the Hickory Point Cemetery.

Stoneberger, Pearl, daughter of James and Kizzie (Herring) Dofflemyer, was born in Virginia, June 9, 1899; died at Elkton, Va., June 7, 1971; aged 71 y. 11 m. 29 d. She was married to Elmer Frazier, who preceded her in death. Later she was married to Charles L. (Dick) Stoneberger, who also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Columbus R. Frazier and Charles E. Stoneberger 3 daughters (Mrs. Marie Frazier, Mrs. Ruby L. Frazier, and Mrs. Mary Turner), one sister (Mrs. Marvin L. Campbell), one brother (Oscar Dofflemyer), and a half brother (J. R. Dofflemyer). Shew as a member of the Elkton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted June 10, in charge of Harold Lahman and Mahlon Blosser; interment in the Elk Run Cemetery.

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Allebach, Mabel, daughter of Joseph and Maria (Moyer) Gross, was born at Dublin, Pa., Sept. 1, 1901; died of a heart attack at Harleysville, Pa., July 24, 1971; aged 69 y. 10 m. 23 d. On June 29, 1926, she was married to W. Ernest Allebach, who preceded her in death, Jan. 5, 1971. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hunsickers Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa., July 29, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the Blooming Glen Cemetery.

Beiler, Mary P., daughter of Aaron E. and Kathryn (Petersheim) Mast, was born at Elverson, Pa., May 26, 1905; died of cancer at Elverson, Pa., July 28, 1971; aged 66 y. 2 m. 2 d. On Jan. 2, 1925, she was married to David S. Beiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Raymond and Paul), 4 daughters (Louella Mosteller, Gladys Shearer, Elaine Stoltzfus, and Mary Ann Leaman), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters. Three sons (Calvin, Earl, and David, Jr.) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 31, in charge of Ira Kurtz, Harvey Z. Stoltzfus, and Nathan Stoltzfus; interment in Conestoga Church Cemetery.

Brubaker, Mary, daughter of John and Lydia (Snyder) Musselman, was born at Elkhart, Ind., June 3, 1898; died at Redman, Ore., June 29, 1971; aged 73 y. 26 d. On Oct. 28, 1914, she was married to ---- Brubaker, who died August 12, 1967. Surviving are one son (Amos), 2 daughters (Mrs. Dorothy Slagell and Mrs. Helen Hamilton), and 5 brothers (Edwin, Peter, Menno, Joseph, and John). She was a member of the Sweet Home Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Tracewell Funeral Home July 2, in charge of Eugene C. Garber; interment in Gelleland Cemetery, Sweet Home, Ore.

Gross, E. Allen, son of Isaac and Elizabeth Gross, was born at Roseland, Neb., Oct. 28, 1912; died of a heart attack at Fisher, Ill., July 24, 1971; aged 58 y. 8 m. 26 d. On June 15, 1946, he was married to Mildred Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Roger and Larry), 3 brothers (Samuel, Charles, and Wayne), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Mary Stansbury, Mrs. Timna Kindsfater, Mrs. Rhoda Garrelts, and Mrs. Lois Zoss). He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 27, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Hartzler, Joseph M., son of Joseph D. and Sara (Bontrager) Hartzler, was born near Huntsville, Ohio, Apr. 30, 1882; died at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, July 21, 1971; aged 89 y. 2 m. 21 d. In Nov. 1904 he was married to Elsie Hartzler, who preceded him in death in Aug. 1907. On Oct. 12, 1909, he was married to Martha Zook, who preceded him in death, Jan. 21, 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Loren King and Anna Margaret - Mrs. M. D. Feather) and 2 sons (Harold and Herbert). He was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Kauffman Funeral Home, West Liberty, Ohio, July 23, in charge of Newton S. Weber and Homer Knabel; internment in the South Union Cemetery.

Hostetler, Grant, son of Levi and Martha (Weaver) Hostetler, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1895; died at the Seward Memorial Hospital, Neb., Apr. 7, 1971; aged 76 y. 2 m. 11 d. On Jan. 19, 1919, he was married to Sadie Schweitzer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Eldon and Dale), one daughter (Norma Jean - Mrs. Cloy Troyer), 13 grandchildren, one brother (Clarence), and 2 sisters (Sara Balder and Ida Brink). Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Milford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by Milton Troyer and John Willems.

Kozak, Anna (Barta), was born in Russia; died at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont., July 19, 1971; aged 65 years. She was married to Jacob Kozak. Surviving is one daughter (Pauline - Mrs. Gordon D. Pascoe). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Funeral services were held at the Ratz0Bechtel Funeral Home, July 22, in charge of G. R. Stewart; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Landis, Martha E., daughter of Joseph B. and Elizabeth (Shank) Diller, was born at Franklin Co., Pa., Feb. 5, 1898; died suddenly of a heart attack at her home at Souderton, Pa., July 13, 1971; aged 73 y. 5 m. 8 d. She was married to Howard N. Landis, who preceded her in death in Apr. 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam - Mrs. Norman W. Moyer and Grace - Mrs. Joseph Gaerthe), one son (Paul D.), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Levi), one half sister (Mrs. Emma Derstine), and one half brother (Reuben Diller). She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 17, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman; interment in the Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Jason Elwood, son of Harold and Ellen (Risser) Martin, was born at Waynesboro, Pa., Jan. 4, 1951; died in a car accident at Williamsport, Md., July 19, 1971; aged 20 y. 6 m. 15 d. Surviving are his parents, his fiancee (Virginia Beachey), and one brother (Daniel). He was a member of the Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 22, in charge of Alvin Kanagy, Daniel Yutzy, and Dewitt Heatwole; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Miller, David Z., son of Martin L. and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Miller, was born at Bainbridge, Pa., Apr. 18, 1881; died at the Harrisburg (Pa.) Hospital, July 27, 1971; aged 90 y. 3 m. 9 d. In 1903 he was married to Susie F. Ebersole, who preceded him in death Jan. 1959. Surviving are 2 daughters (Edith - Mrs. Arthur Espenshade and Elizabeth - Mrs. John Longenecker), 5 sons (Menno David, Ira, Martin, and Samuel), 3 brothers (Ira Z., Reuben, and Benjamin), and 2 sisters (Anna - Mrs. Willis Hirsh and Frances - Mrs. Stoner Krady). He was preceded in death by 4 children (Sue -Mrs. Nathan Landvater, Ernest, and twins, Mary and Martha). In 1905 he was ordained minister for the Strickler and Shope congregations of the Elizabethtown District of Lancaster Conference. He was a member of the Strickler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 30, in charge of Russel Zeager andRussell J. Baer; interment in Goods Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartley, Warren H., son of George R. and Annie (Hessler) Swartley, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., May 5, 1898; died of a heart attack at his home at Harleysville, Pa., July 23, 1971; aged 73 y. 2 m. 18 d. He was married to Florence Price, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Arlene - Mrs. William E. Gross), one son (C. Merrill), 5 grandchildren, and one great--granddaughter). He was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 28, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler, Paul M. Hackman, and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Wideman, Lydia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hoffman, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., July 5, 1884; died at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, July 16, 1971; aged 87 y. 11 d. On Oct. 10, 1905, she was married to Noah Wideman, who preceded her in death in Feb. 1971. Surviving are 5 sons (Aaron, George, Henry, Emanuel, and Seranus), and one daughter (Mrs. Hettie Brubacher). She was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 18, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Rufus Jutzi; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

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Brubacher, Beatrice, daughter of Cleason and Elsie (Musselman) Martin, was born near Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 13, 1916; died of lymphoma at the Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., Apr. 5, 1971; aged 54 y. 7 m. 23. On Sept. 8, 1937, she was married to Walter Brubacher, who survives. Also surviving are four children (Pauline, Doris, Maynard, and Howard), 2 grandchildren, and her mother. She was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, Apr. 7, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Clemens, W. Brent, son of Walter and Mary (Landis) Clemens, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Apr. 30, 1952; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa. from th4e result of a fall from a silo he was helping to erect, June 28, 1971; aged 19 y. 1 m. 28 d. He is survived by 2 brothers and one sister (Ronald, Douglas, and Leanne), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Clemens), and his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Fannie Landis). He was a member of the Beaver Run Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 1, in charge of Ben F. Lapp, Sinclair W. Reid, and Paul G. Landis; interment in the Beaver Run Church Cemetery.

Hess, Menno B., son of Henry B. and Harriet (Buckwalter) Hess, was born near Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 13, 1880; died at the Maple Farms Convalescent Home, Akron, Pa., Apr. 4, 1971; aged 91 y. 22 d. On Oct. 25, 1900, he was married to Sadie S. Delp, who preceded him in death in 1950. Surviving are 2 daughters (Anna - Mrs. C. Earl Charles and Irene - Mrs. Junius T. S. Bard), 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Snyder's Funeral Home, Apr. 7, in charge of Elam W. Stauffer and Levi M. Weaver; interment in Landis Valley Cemetery.

Honsaker, Nora E., daughter of Abram and Kathryn (Kreider) Metzler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 19, 1885; died at the Tel-Hai Rest Home, Honey Brook, Pa., Aug. 2, 1971; aged 85 y. 10 m. 14 d. On Nov. 18, 1906, she was married to Ray H. Honsaker, who preceded her in death Jan. 4, 1961. Surviving are 5 sons (David, Irvin, John, Raymond, and Josiah), 4 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. William Kauffman, Sara Kathryn - Mrs. Jesse Replogle, Anna Mae - Mrs. Earl Kennel, and Mary Alice - Mrs. Raymond Bailey), 32 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Isaac K., Abram J., Clarence, and Elmer). She was a member of the Martinsburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 5, in charge of D. I. Stonerook and Nelson R. Roth; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Kulp, Joseph A., son of Jacob H. and Sallie A. Kulp, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Dec. 3, 1914; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 24, 1971; aged 56 y. 7 m. 21 d. On Sept. 23, 1939, he was married to Ida Tyson, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Clifford, Dorothy - Mrs. David Martin, and Richard), one sister (Annie), and one brother (Irvin). He was a member of the Perkasie Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 27, in charge of James M. Lapp and Richard C. Detweiler; interment in Perkasie Mennonite Cemetery.

Lehman, Dennis A., son of Archie and Gladys (Shetter) Lehman, was born at Chambersburg, pa., Aug. 25, 1949; died unexpectedly at the home of his wife's parents (Mr. and Mrs. Luke M. Mosemann, Lititz, Pa., where they were visiting), July 26, 1971; aged 21 y. 11 m. 1 d. On Oct. 17, 1970, he was married to Ann Louise Mosemann, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one sister (Julia), 2 brothers (Gerald D. and Dale N.), and his paternal grandfather (David L. Lehman). He was a member of the Marion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 29, in charge of Merle G. Cordell, Elam Stauffer, and Marlin Shank; interment in the Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Maust, Ellen, daughter of John and Mary (Myers) Burkholder, was born at North Lima, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1868; died at Louisville, Ohio, July 28, 1971; aged 103 y. 5 m. 21 d. On Dec. 25, 1890, she was married to Melchor Mellinger, who preceded her in death in Jan. 1934. On Oct. 22, 1947, she was married to Nelson Maust, who died in Jan. 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Essie - Mrs. Ray Schloneger), one son (Port B.), 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one stepdaughter (Mary Hochstetler), and 2 stepsons (Ralph and Henry Maust). She was preceded in death by 3 children (Clark B., Ina - Mrs. John Dyke, and Earl). She was a member of the North Lima Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Ohio, in charge of Wayne North; interment in the Midway Cemetery, Columbiana, Ohio.

Metzler, Martin G., son of Eli and Rebecca (Gingrich) Metzler, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., Aug. 15, 1892; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, July 25, 1971; aged 78 y. 11 m. 10 d. In Sept. 1914, he was married to Grace Hershey, who preceded him in death in Apr. 1917. In Nov. 1921, he was married to Lizzie Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A daughter (Rachel - Mrs. Henry Longenecker) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Erisman Mennonite Church, where he served as pastor for 48 hears. Funeral services were held at Erisman Mennonite Church, July 28, in charge of Howard Witmer, Elmer Hertzler, and Norman Shenk; interment in the Erisman Cemetery.

Miller, Amanda, daughter of Isaiah and Mary (Miller) Hostetler, was born at Berlin, Ohio, Mar. 14, 1882; died at he Peoria (Ill.) Hospital, July 22, 1971; aged 89 y. 4 m. 8 d. On May 8, 1905, she was married to Eli N. Miller, who died in 1929. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Herbert Swartzentruber, Mrs. Marie Litwiller, Mrs. Edna Springer, Mrs. Ruth Birky, and Mrs. Robert Carlson), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Irene Stutzman), 24 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Caroline Hostetler). One daughter, 2 sons, one stepson, 2 sisters, and 3 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 24, in charge of Ivan Kauffmann; interment in Mennonite Cemetery.

Troyer, Clayton, son of John and Lucinda Troyer, was born in Shickley, Neb., Mar. 5, 1910; died at St. Vincents Hospital, Erie, Pa., July 24, 1971; aged 61 y. 4 m. 19 d. On Mar. 5, 1936, he was married to Ruth Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Nancy Weaver, Mrs. Marjorie Nofziger, and Sharon), 2 sons (Gary and Keith), 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Lucinda Miller, Mrs. Mary Klopfenstein, and Mrs. Velma Hostetler), and 3 brothers (Dan, Vernon, and Abner). He was a member of the Beaverdam Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 27, in charge of Don Nofziger and Richard Hostetler.

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Bergey, Vincent K., son of Henry R. and Eliza S. (Kulp) Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Dec. 26, 1884; died at his home, Aug. 3, 1971; age 86 y. 7 m. 8 d. On Feb. 15, 1908, he was married to Maggie M. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Curtis L.), 3 daughters (Sallie L., Lizzie L., Mrs. James B. Guntz, and Irene L. - Mrs. Norman L. Reinford), 17 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sons and one daughter. He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 7, in charge of Arthur Ruth, Leroy Godshall, and Floyd Hackman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Birkey, Fannie, daughter of Andrew and Elisa (Studer) Birkey, was born at Morton, Ill., Aug. 29, 1891; died at Fisher, Ill., Aug. 2, 1971; aged 79 y. 11 m. 4 d. On Dec. 28, 1911, she was married to Andrew Birkey, who preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1968. Surviving are one son (Harold), one daughter (Mrs. Helen DeSimone), 2 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 4, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in the East Bend Cemetery.

Grieser, Rosa D., daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (King) Beck, was born in Henry Co., Ohio, Aug. 1, 1888; died at Wauseon, Ohio, July 31, 1971; aged 82 y. 11 m. 30 d. On Jan. 20, 1910, she was married to Daniel J. Grieser, who preceded her in death Mar. 3, 1949. Surviving are 5 sons (Orland, Chauncey, Ivan, Dale, and Marvin), 5 daughters (Dorothy, Lucile, Florence, Arlene, and Doris - Mrs. Wesley Liechty), 27 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Sarah Schrock and Clara Nofziger), and one brother (Edward Beck). One Son (Cletus) and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 3, in charge of Edward B. Frey and Edward Diener; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

King, Mahlon S., son of Isaac L. and Katy F. (Stuckey) King, was born at Atglen, Pa., Oct. 1, 1905; died of a heart attack at Renova, Pa., Aug. 9, 1971; aged 65 y. 10 m. 8 d. On May 1, 1943, he was married to Agnes Wingard, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Arnold L., Aldus Ray, and N. Stanley), one grandchild, 5 brothers (Simon S., Joseph S., Isaac S., Valentine S., and Reuben S.), and 4 sisters (Anna Mary - Mrs. Samuel Stoltzfus, Mrs. Priscilla S. Glick, Ella S. - Mrs. Ira B. Mast, and Martha R. King). He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Millwood Mennonite Church, Gap, Pa., Aug. 13, in charge of James M. Shank, Luke J. Shank, and Ira B. Landis; interment in the Millwood Cemetery.

Replogle, Florence E., daughter of Wilbur and Louisa (Leppert) Bortz, was born in Schellsburg, Pa., Mar. 26, 1896; died at the Bedford County Memorial Hospital, July 30, 1971; aged 75 y. 4 m. 4 d. On Jan. 21, 1919, she was married to Earl Replogle, who preceded her in death Jan. 3, 1944. Surviving are 5 children (John W., Ruth E. Rose, Miriam E. Swally, Maryetta Claycomb, and Eva Mae Bender), 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Russel E. Bortz), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Lybarger and Mrs. Charity Mae Squier). One son, one daughter, and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services ere held Aug. 2, in charge of Charles Shetler and Aldus Wingard; interment in the Schellsburg Cemetery.

Snyder, Allen E., son of Bert and Gladys Snyder, was born in Cheraw, Colo., Jan. 15, 1921; died of cancer at Hesston, Kan., Aug. 2, 1971; aged 50 y. 6 m. 18 d. He is survived by his wife (Norma), 3 children (Loren, Cheryl, and Jerre), his parents, 2 brothers (Kenneth and Melvin), and 3 sisters (Alta - Mrs. Murray Krabill, Lois - Mrs. Jake Birkey, and Alma - Mrs. Stanley Schloneger). He was a member of the Whitestone Mennonite Church. Private burial services were held at the Zimmerdale Cemetery. A memorial service was held Aug. 5, in charge of Jerry Weaver and Earl Buckwalter.

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