Denlinger, Ella, daughter of Tobias and Elizabeth (Denlinger) Leaman, was born at Gordonville, Pa., Feb. 20, 1874; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 11, 1971; aged 97 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Nov. 1, 1899, she was married to J. Frank Denlinger, who preceded her in death June 2, 1962. Surviving are 5 children (Elsie - Mrs. Jacob Martin, Paul L., Erma - Mrs. Sanford High, Pearl - Mrs. D. Lester Groff, and J. Clair), 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was a member of Kinzer Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Apr. 14 in charge of Willis Kling, Clair Eby, and Aaron Blank; interment in Hershey Mennonite Cemetery.

Gingerich, Henrietta, daughter of William James and Mary Ann (Willaughan) Perry, was born in Toronto, Ont., July 28, 1903; died of heart failure following surgery at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 9, 1971; aged 68 y. 8 m. 12 d. On May 2, 1928, she was married to Henry Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary Irene - Mrs. Abner Brubacher), her stepmother (Mrs. Bertha Perry), and 3 grandchildren. She attended the Millbank Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Geiger Mennonite Church, Apr. 12, in charge of Kenneth Brenneman, Moses Baer, and Valentine Nafziger; interment in the Geiger Cemetery.

Glanzer, Lola D., daughter of Henry and Ellen (Derstine) Bower, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Aug. 16, 1917; died of a kidney ailment at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 14, 1971; aged 53 y. 7 m. 29 d. On Nov. 4, 1945, she was married to Paul J. Glanzer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Paul David, James R., Dennis J., and Jerry P.). She was a member of the Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Va. She attended the Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, Pa., where funeral services were held on Apr. 18 in charge of Willis Miller and Clayton Swartzetruber; interment in the Salford Cemetery.

Hunsberger, Mabel S., daughter of Abraham and Emma Gahman, was born Aug. 18, 1905; died at he Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 3, 1971; aged 65 y. 8 m. 15 d. On Sept. 25, 1926, she was married to Monroe N. Hunsberger, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons (Millard, Lester, Nelson, Monroe, Jr., Glenn, David, Titus, and Mark), 5 daughters (Emma Jane - Mrs. Peter Anderson, Lorraine - Mrs. Robert Christophel, Mabel - Mrs. Norman Myers, Pearl - Mrs. Marcus Yoder, and Edith - Mrs. Edward Randolph), 28 grandchildren and 6 brothers. One daughter (Marie) and one son (Merrill) preceded her in death. Shew as a member of the Perkasie Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Deep Run Mennonite Church on May 6, in charge of James M. Lapp and Richard C. Detweiler; interment in the Deep Run Mennonite Cemetery.

Imhoff, John W., son of John and Flora (Showalter) Imhoff, was born near Wooster, Ohio, June 24, 1915; died of a heart attack at his home near Sterling, Ohio, May 7, 1971; aged 55 y. 10 m. 14 d. On Aug. 6, 1938, he was married to Erma Hackman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Maurice and Ray), 3 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. John Otto, Hazel - Mrs. Russel Leichty, and Norma), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Harry and Frank), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Ray Beegle, Mrs. Myron Hochstetler, and Mrs. Edward Beegle). He was a member of the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 10, in charge of Wilmer Hartman, Noah Hilty, and Richard Ross; interment in the Crown Hill Cemetery.

Kreider, John L., son of Elam R. and Emma (Landis) Kreider, was born near Lancaster Pa., June 6, 1892; died in the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 8, 1971; aged 78 y. 9 m. 2 d. On Dec. 10, 1913, he was married to Clara Mae Hersh, who precededd him in death on Aug. 12, 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Violet - Mrs. Leon R. Buckwalter and Emma - Mrs. Walter M. Miller), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Mellinger and Mrs. Mary Denlinger), and one brother (Landis E. Kreider). He was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 11, in charge of Harry Lefever and Nelson Landis; interment in the Mellinger Cemetery.

Kauffman, Harry E., son of John E. and Annie (Yoder) Kauffman, was born in Bratton Twp., Pa., Jan. 31, 1889; died at McVeytown, Pa., May 5, 1971; aged 82 y. 3 m. 4 d. He was married to Etta Youtzy, who preceded him in death in 1936. In 1957 he was married to Myra Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Charles F. and Elam), one daughter (Annie - Mrs. Everett Yoder), 3 brothers (Ezra, John M., and Samuel J.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ruth French and Gertrude - Mrs. Wm. Miller). In 1919 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Mattawana congregating. He was a member of the Mattawana Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Pine Glen Church of the Brethren, May 9, in charge of Newton J. Yoder and Lee Weaver; interment in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Miller, Ruth Mae, daughter of Henry and Katie Steider, was born at Strang, Neb., Nov. 14, 1920; died at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, Fla., May 4, 1971; aged 50 y. 5 m. 20 d. On Sept. 20, 1941, she was married to Floyd Vernon Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Donald, Judith, Larry, Carolyn, Dale, Ivan, and James), one grandson, 3 brothers (Harold, Lee, and Ray), and 2 sisters (Ida - Mrs. Ivan Miller and Katherine - Mrs. Merle Shelter). She was a member of the Oak Terrace Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 7, in charge of John Eberly and Raymond Byler; interment in Pine Memorial Cemetery, Blountstown, Fla.

Moyer, Henry Warren, son of Henry G. and Hannah (Moyer) Moyer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., July 18, 1887; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 2, 1971; aged 83 y. 9 m. 14 d. On Mar. 11, 1911, he was married to Ida Smith, who preceded him in death, Oct. 25, 1930. On July 20, 1933, he was married to Tressie Smith Umstead, who died July 7, 1952. Surviving are 3 daughters (Arlene - Mrs. Russel Clemmer, Thelma - Mrs. Lloyd Beyer, and Mildred - Mrs. Nelson Moyer), one son (George S.), 12 grandchildren, 12 stepgrandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Irwin and William O.). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 5, in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the church cemetery.

Showalter, Arb Cleveland, son of Lewis and Sarah (McGuire) Showalter, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Mar. 26, 1885; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., May 4, 1971; aged 86 y. 1 m. 8 d. He was married to Pearl Heatwole, who preceded him in death in 1944. Surviving are one son (Harry A.), 11 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Reba - Mrs. Jacob Brubaker) and 2 sons (Richard and Frank). He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 6 in charge of Mahlon L. Blosser and Dewitt Heatwole; interment in the church cemetery.

Swartley, Annie A., daughter of George and Annie (Alderfer) Metz, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Feb. 20, 1883; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., May 11, 1971; aged 88 y. 2 m. 21 d. She was married to Henry R. Swartley, who preceded her in death in 1945. Surviving are one foster son (Chester Clapper), one brother (Herman A. Metz), and one sister (Mrs. Lizzie A. Godshall). She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Marvin Anders, Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the church cemetery.

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Beachy, Barbara, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Steinman) Splener, was born in Poole, Ont., Mar. 7, 1888; died at the Goodwill Home, Grantsville, Md., Jan. 26, 1971; aged 82 y. 10 m. 18 d. She was married to Samuel D. Beachy, who preceded her in death in 1942. She is survived by 2 children (Rosie and Alvie) and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Maple Glen Mennonite Church, Grantsville, Md., in charge of Ivan J. Mller and Walter Otto.

Good, W. Sarah, daughter of Elam and Mary (Wenger) Groff, was born Sept. 24, 1906; died May 13, 1971; aged 64 y. 7 m. 19 d. She was married to Aaron S. Good, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Lester, A. Harlan, Mervin, George, Mrs. Thelma Miller, and Mabel - Mrs. Elmer Messner), 33 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Edna Brooks, Minnie - Mrs. Clyde Martin, and Vera - Mrs. John Zimmerman), and one brother (Willis Groff). Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Bowmansville, Pa., in charge of Benjamin Weaver, Wilmer Leaman, and H. Z. Good; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hostetler, Elbert M., son of Nathaniel and Mary (Stutzman) Hostetler, was born at Milford, Neb., Mar. 17, 1889; died at Seward, Neb., May 14, 1971; aged 82 y. 1 m. 27 d. On Feb. 11, 1924, he was married to Clara Burkey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Eldon), 5 daughters (Wilma - Mrs. Robert Phelps, Edith - Mrs Robin Reed, Margie Swartzendruber, Leila - Mrs. Paul DeVoe, and Vada - Mrs. Eugene Clemmens), and 17 grandchildren. Three brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the West Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 17, in charge of Lloyal Burkey and Dale Oswald; interment in the church cemetery.

Miller, Mary, daughter of David and Drucilla (Helmuth) Kauffman, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., Feb. 26, 1905; died at the Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital, May 13, 1971; aged 66 y. 2 m. 16 d. On Feb. 13, 1927, she was married to Eli S. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Albert, John, Paul, Eli, Ellis, Gary, and Richard), 3 daughters (Elisabeth - Mrs. Robert Amsden, Sarah - Mrs. Richard Cartwright, and Shirley - Mrs. Mel Sommers), 23 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Aaron, Dick, Levi D., Daniel, and Jake). One son (Samuel) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Palm Grove Mennonite Church, Sarasota, Fla., where funeral services were held May 15, in charge of Orie Kauffman and Noah D. Miller; interment in the Palms Memorial Park.

Seifert, John G., son of Emmanuel and Emma (Gerret) Seifert, was born at Mountville, Pa., Mar. 22, 1892; died of a heart attack at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 6, 1971; aged 79 y. 1 m. 14 d. He was married to Alice Seifert, who preceded him in death Han. 27, 1966. On July 14, 1966, he was married to Anna F. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Alvin and John), 6 daughters (Elizabeth - Mrs. Rufus Kulp, Emma - Mrs. Joseph Finley, Miriam S., Anna Mary - Mrs. Claude Rupp, Kathryn - Mrs. Ernest Berglund, and Arlene - Mrs. Harold Kulp), 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary - Mrs. Solomon Strohm). He was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 9, in charge of Paul G. Ruhl and Clarence E. Lutz; interment in the Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Steria, Daniel M., son of Daniel and Leah (Martin) Steria, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Feb. 17, 1917; died at his home at Carthage, N.Y., of a stroke following cancer, Apr. 16, 1971; aged 54 y. 27 d. On Sept. 1, 1948, he was married to Nelda Moser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Carol, Douglas, Bruce, and Clark), 4 sisters (Bertha - Mrs. Ben Lehman, Ada - Mrs. Jake Lehman, Barbara - Mrs. Dan Roes, and Mary - Mrs. Earl Stiles), and 2 brothers (Alvin and Richard). Two brothers (Ben and Ralph) died within the last 2 years of the same illness. He was a member of the Croghan Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 19, in charge of Gilbert Steria, Richard Zehr, and Abram Clemens; interment in the Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.

Weaver, Franklin Earl, son of Franklin E. and Cenia (Kennedy) Weaver, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Oct. 28, 1910; died at Waynesboro, Va., from an accident while at work at the Klann Organ Co., May 12, 1971; aged 60 y. 6 m. 14 d. On July 6, 1929, he was married to Katie Ethel Grove, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Marion, Oliver, Daniel, Dwight, Alice - Mrs. Charles Boppe, Magdalene - Mrs. James Brenneman, and Orpha - Mrs. Darrell Beyeler) and 15 grandchildren. On Sept. 18, 1939, he was ordained to the ministry for the Springdale congregation; on Dec. 14, 1952, he was ordained as bishop. He was a member of the Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 15, in charge of Roy D. Kiser, Lloyd S. Horst, and Linden M. Wenger; interment in the Springdale Church Cemetery.

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Bentch, George D., son of Adam and Maggie Bentch, was born near Macks Creek, Mo., June 18, 1888; died at the Wetzel Hospital in Clinton, Mo., Dec. 15, 1970; aged 82 y. 5 m. 27 d. In 1907 he was married to Della Phillips, who preceded him in death on May 12, 1928. Surviving are 3 daughters (Grace Palmer, Faye Flippin, and Margaret Friley), 6 sons (Roy, Charley, Herbert, Ambrose, Orville, and Ray), 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jim Bentch). Two daughters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at Reser Chapel, Dec. 18, in charge of Maynard D. Yoder and J. P. Brubaker; interment in the Cable Ridge Cemetery.

Gnagey, Lloyd, son of Jacob E. and Catherine (Maust) Gnagey, was born at Meyersdale, Pa., Feb. 26, 1897; died en route to the Wauseon Hospital, May 23, 1971; aged 74 y. 2 m. 27 d. Surviving are two brothers (Elmer and Homer) and 2 sisters (Margaret Price and Velma Graber). He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in the Eckley Cemetery.

Grieser, Elmer, son of Simon and Lizzie (Nofziger) Grieser, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Mar. 28, 1898; died at Wauseon Residence Hall, Wauseon, Ohio, May 14, 1971; aged 73 y. 1 m. 16 d. On Feb. 5, 1924, he was married to Minnie Stuckey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Orville J. and Merle D.), one daughter (Mary - Mrs. Eldon Snyder), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Raymond), and one sister (Irene - Mrs. Clarence Nafziger). He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 17, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Henry Wyse; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Litwiller, Katie, daughter of Rudolph and Veronica (Ridiger) Ehrisman, was born at Roanoke, Ill., May 16, 1883; died at the Hopedale (Ill.) Hospital, May 21, 1971; aged 88 y. 5 d. On Feb. 7, 1905, she was married to Simon Litwiller, who preceded her in death on June 30, 1956. Surviving are 4 sons (Lester, Chancy, William, and Allen), 3 daughters (Rachel, Esther, and Freda), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Five brothers, 3 sisters, and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Ivan Kauffmann; interment in the Hopedale Cemetery.

Miller, Daniel L., son of Levi and Barbara (Fry) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Mar. 20, 1925; died of a heart attack at his home at Middlebury, Ind., May 22, 1971; aged 46 y. 2 m. 2 d. On Mar. 1, 1949, he was married to Katie Eash, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Elroy, Pollyanna, Mary Katherine, Rosetta, Joyce, and Harley Dean). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., where funeral services were held on May 24, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Nace, Esther, daughter of William and Sallie (Dettra) Bean, was born at Lederach, Pa., Jan 26, 1882; died at the Angelina Nursing Home, North Wales, Pa., May 16, 1971; aged 89 y. 3 m. 20 d. She was married to Allen M. Nace, who preceded her in death in 1938. Surviving are one daughter (Irene Nace) and one sister (Jennie - Mrs. Clarence Derstein). Two daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Hunsicker Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa., in charge of Richard C. Detweiler, Russell
B. Musselman, and Roy M. Allebach; interment in the Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Neff, Curtis C., son of Henry and Rosa (Zook) Neff, was born at Comins, Mich., Mar. 23, 1924; died in an automobile accident near his home at Addison, Mich., May 18, 1971; aged 47 y. 1 m. 25 d. On Sept. 2, 1949, he was married to Velda Handrich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stanley, Steve, and Timothy), 4 brothers (Carl, Elmer, John, and Rolla), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Martin and Marie - Mrs. George Belinsky). He was a member of the Liberty Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 21, in charge of Oscar Leinbach, Dewaine Swartzentruber, and Robert A. Folkert; interment in the Hillside Cemetery.

Renno, Annie, daughter of Moses E. and Saloma (Spicher) Yoder, was born at Bertrand, Neb., July 25, 1886; died at Belleville, Pa., Apr. 29, 1971; aged 84 y. 9 m. 4 d. On Dec. 12, 1916, she was married to Joseph Y. Renno, who preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1936. Surviving are 2 sons (Erie H. and Paul C.), one brother (Samuel S.), and one sister (Malinda). One stepson (Jesse L.) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Elam Peachey and John B. Zook; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Roberts, Charles Lincoln, son of William D. and Mary Elizabeth Bradley) Roberts, was born near Hastain, Mo., July 18, 1900; died t Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Mo., Apr. 12, 1971; aged 70 y. 8 m. 25 d. In 1922 he was married to Della Bybee, who preceded him in death on Apr. 23, 1939. On Oct. 29, 1943, he was married to Gladys Mitchell, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Willie, Charles, and James), 6 daughters (Mrs. Lora May Forker, Mrs. Mary Marie Chafin, Mrs. Lucille Hamblin, Mrs. Charlene Roberts, Mrs. Lorene Hendrix, and Mrs. Mary Lou Hickok), 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Roy, Ernest, Henry, and George). Three children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Evening Shade Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Reser Chapel, Apr. 15, in charge of Maynard D. Yoder; interment in the Mossey Cemetery.

Showalter, Elsie, daughter of Levi A. and Annie (Wingard) Blough, was born at Hollsopple, Pa., Aug. 31, 1899; died at her home at Goshen, Ind., May 16, 1971; aged 71 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Apr. 3, 1926, she was married to John Showalter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Evelyn - Mrs. Royal Bauer and Bernard), 5 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Katherine Thomas, Mrs. Margaret Spiegel, and Edith - Mrs. Clarence Collins). She was a member of the Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home on May 18, in charge of Paul M. Gingrich and Elno Steiner; interment in the Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.

Zehr, Mary (Stauffer), was born at Berne, Ind., Jan. 19, 1895; died at the Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., following a stroke, May 14, 1971; aged 76 y. 3 m. 25 d. On November 23 ,1913, she was married to David Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Verna - Mrs. Roman Miller, Effie - Mrs. Wilbur Kauffman, Mary Ellen - Mrs. William Miller, Virgil, Amos, Joe, David, Jr., Bud, and Jerome), 30 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Fannie - Mrs. Bill Wittmer, Katie - Mrs. Amos Schmucker, Mrs. Margaret Troyer, and Lovina - Mrs. Samuel W. Miller) and 4 brothers (Joe, Pete, Menno, and Daniel Stauffer). One daughter (Lovina) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Fair Haven A.M. Conservative Church on May 18, in charge of Amos O. Hostetler, William Miller, and Mose Bontrager interment in Thomas Cemetery.

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Beck, Thad S., son of Mr. & Mrs. Lemon Beck, was born at Peabody, Kan., July 28, 1889; died at Mercy Hospital, Moundridge, Kan., May 27, 1971; aged 81 y. 9 m. 30 d. On Sept. 16, 1918, he was married to Henrietta McFarlane, who preceded him in death, Oct. 1961. Surviving are one son (Howard), 3 daughters (Annabel - Mrs. Clarence Sommerfeld, Hazel - Mrs. Curtis Yoder, and Neva - Mrs. Waldo Miller), 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (Lester), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Horst and Mrs. Edna Selzer). He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 29, in charge of Peter Wiebe and John Duerksen; interment in the Pennsylvania Cemetery.

Benner, Leah D., daughter of Jacob and Annie (Detweiler) Yoder, was born at Bucks Co., Pa., Nov. 26, 1897; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa. May 31, 1971; aged 73 y. 6 m. 5 d. She was married to Henry H. Benner, who preceded her in death, Jan. 1969. Surviving are 6 sons (Wilmer, Leroy, Howard, Clifford, Roland, and Richard, 6 daughters (Mrs. Esther Williams, Irene - Mrs. Jacob Haas, Ruth - Mrs. Ralph Schultz, Evelyn - Mrs. Claude Alderfer, Marie - Mrs. Louis Arnando, and Helen - Mrs. Truman Sensinger), 45 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Three sons and a daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 4, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman; interment in the Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Byer, Anna M., daughter of Amos and Mary (Garber) Hiestand, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 5, 1880; died in Tampa, Fla.., Apr. 21, 1971; aged 90 y. 6 m. 16 d. On June 30, 1910, she was married to Charles B. Byer, who preceded her in death, Aug. 31, 1957. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary and Martha - Mrs. Roy Wissler), one son (John L.), 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Ybor City Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 24, in charge of Martin W. Lehman and Arthur C. Wise; interment in the Orange Hill Cemetery.

Lefever, Aldus M., son of Martin and Amanda (Mylin) Lefever, was born near Lampeter, pa., Feb. 9, 1892; died at he Duke Convalescent Home, Lancaster, Pa., May 6, 1971; aged 79 y. 2 m. 27 d. Surviving are his wife, Lydia (Lefever) Lefever, one daughter (Mrs. Martha Martin), 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Harnish, Mrs. Edna Wimer, Florence - Mrs. Jacob Dagen, and Mrs. Verna Shimp), and one brother (Martin). He was preceded in death by one son, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 10, in charge of Clayton Keener, Emory Herr, and Charles Good; interment in Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, George Y., son of Yost C. and Lydia (Mishler) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., July 29, 1885; died of a heart attack at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Apr. 28, 1971; aged 85 y. 8 m. 30 d. On Dec. 6, 1903, he was married to Lizzie Belle Hostetler, who preceded him in death July 2, 1916. On Oct. 17, 1917, he was married to Sylvia J. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Amzie, Holly, and Roscoe), one daughter (Elizabeth - Mrs. Maurice Garber), 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Irvin and Mahlon Y.). He was a member of the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 1, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Orvin Hooley; interment in Yoder Corner Cemetery.

Nolt, Ruth G., daughter of Lester and Nora (Good) Nolt, was born Feb. 5, 1940; died after a brief illness at Manheim, Pa., May 12, 1971; aged 31 y. 3 m. 7 d. She is survived by her parents, 8 brothers and sisters (Paul G., David, Miriam, Benj., Mark, John, Esther, and Dorothy), and her paternal grandmother (Mrs. Lizzie M. Nolt). She was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 15, in charge of Raymond Charles and Howard Pfautz; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Shenk, Ronald Landis, son of Aaron and Anna (Landis) Shenk, was born at Smoketown, Pa., Nov. 21, 1935; died at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa., May 17, 1971; aged 35 y. 5 m. 26 d. On Apr. 6, 1957, he was married to Lois Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dale), 3 daughters (Sandra, Darlene, and Pamela), his parents, 3 brothers (Gerald, Robert, and Donald), 2 sisters (Dorothy - Mrs. Carl Burkholder and Nancy - Mrs. Leon Stauffer), and his paternal grandfather (Jacob Shenk). He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, Bath, N.Y., where funeral service were held May 20, in charge of J. Merle Herr; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Souder, Susan S., daughter of John and Mary (Sell) Swartz, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Aug. 1, 1884; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 27, 1971; aged 86 y. 9 m. 26 d. She was married to Harry N. Souder, who preceded her in death, July 27, 1969. Also surviving is one son (Nelson S.). A son (Frank) died in 1926. She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 31, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Stoner, Christian H., son of Rohrer and Katie (Hostetter) Stoner, was born near East Petersburg, Pa., Dec. 25, 1896; died in St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 17, 1971; aged 74 y. 4 m. 22 d. On June 18, 1918, he was married to Marie Hesslet, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Lloyd), 4 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Ella Weidman, Ada - Mrs. Amos Hess, Esther, and Catherine Stoner). He was a member of the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 20, in charge of Joseph B. Hostetler and Henry W. Frank; interment in the Kraybill Cemetery.

Warfel, Harry S., son of John B. and Annie (Stehman) Warfel, was born near Millersville, Pa., July 12, 1889; died Feb. 15, 1971; aged 81 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Nov. 9, 1916, he was married to Amanda G.. Heller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth - Mrs. John H. Harnish), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (David S.), and one sister (Mrs. Anna W. Shank). He was a member of the Millersville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of J. Herbert Fisher, Abram H. Charles, and Ivan D. Leaman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Weaver, Willis, son of Harry and Lovina (Blough) Weaver, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Nov. 13, 1875; died of a stroke at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Apr. 26, 1971; aged 95 y. 5 m. 13 d. On Apr. 19, 1917, he was married to Mae Weyand, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Delores - Mrs. Clifford Chapman), 3 sons (Willis, Jr., Mark, and Adolph), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Perry Dick, Mrs. Irvin Sala, and Mrs. Leah Younker). He was a member of Weaver Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 29, in charge of Harold E. Thomas; interment in Richland Cemetery.

Yoder, Joseph J., son of Jonas and Fannie (Hostetler) Yoder, was born in Reno Co., Kan., Apr. 4, 1896; died at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Kan., after a lengthy illness, May 4, 1971; aged 75 y. 1 m. On Dec. 31, 1917, he was married to Fannie Schrock, who preceded him in death, Feb. 14, 1965. Surviving are 3 sons (Allen, Richard, and Donald), 4 daughters (Vera - Mrs. Ira D. Bontrager, Blanche - Mrs. Russell Showalter, Mildred - Mrs. Paul Bontrager, and Mary Lou - Mrs. Leigh Showalter), 17 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Milo), 4 sisters, (Mrs. Ed Schrock, Mrs. Valentine Schrock, Mrs. Pete Yoder, and Mrs. John Kauffman), 2 half brothers (Sam and Freddie Yoder), and 3 half sisters (Mrs. Anna Bontrager, Mrs. Polly Keim, and Mrs. Susie Gough). He was a member of Pershing Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 7, in charge of Sanford King; interment in the Yoder Mennonite Cemetery.

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Bontrager, Perry, son of Jacob and Mary (Troyer) Bontrager, was born in Miami Co., Ind., Feb. 15, 1907; died of a heart attack in Howard Co., Ind., June 3, 1971; aged 64 y. 3 m. 19 d. On Sept. 12, 1927, he was married to Emma Miller, who survives. Also surviving are his father, 3 daughters (Marilyn Mast, Lonita Williams, and Judy Patterson), 2 sons (Richard and Larry), 14 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. John E. Gingerich, Mrs. Eli Beachy, and Mrs. Alvin Hochstetler). One granddaughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 5, in charge of Harold Mast; interment in Christner Cemetery.

Good, Catherine, daughter of Caleb and Mary (Graybill) Winey, was born near Osborne, Kan., July 7, 1880; died June 3, 1971; aged 90 y. 10 m. 27 d. On Dec. 24, 1900, she was married to Charles A. Good, who preceded her in death in 1944. Surviving are one daughter (Maytie - Mrs. Gene Dunken), 3 sons (Huber, Paul, and Marion), 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ruth Potter). Three children (Bessie Aslin, Chester, and Maybelle Richert) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Whitestone Church. Funeral services were held in the Baker Funeral Chapel, Peabody, Kan., in charge of Earl Buckwalter; interment in Peabody City Cemetery.

Hostetter, Galen B., son of the late David B. and Mary (Eby) Hostetter, was born in Salisbury Twp., May 24, 1895; died as a result of a stroke at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 4, 1971; aged 75 y. 10 m. 11 d. On Nov. 2, 1916, he was married to Susie K. Hershey, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Eleanor - Mrs. Amos Hershey, Virginia - Mrs. Leon Neff, Verna - Mrs. Roy Denlinger, Sara - Mrs. Richard Buckwalter, Lydia - Mrs. Martin Denlinger, Elverta - Mrs. Lloyd Horst, Emma - Mrs. Park Rank, and G. Hershey), 43 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Joy, Mary - Mrs. Irvin Denlinger, Elizabeth - Mrs. Robert Neff, and Emma - Mrs. Frank Kreider), and 3 brothers (Ellis, David, and Eby). One daughter (Mary) preceded him in death. In 1940 he was ordained as deacon. In 1953 he was ordained a minister for the Meadville Mennonite Church, Gap, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Old Road Mennonite Church, Apr. 7, in charge of Clair Eby and Harrold Book; interment in Hershey's Church Cemetery.

King, Melvin David, son of Floyd and Cleta King, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1945; died at Chicago, Ill., May 6, 1971; aged 25 y. 6 m. 5 d. He is survived by Hi parents, and 5 brothers (Calvin, Walter, Wesley, Duane, and Harlan). Funeral services were held at the South Union Mennonite Church, May 9, in charge of Leo Miller; interment in the adjacent cemetery.

Meiners, Vickie Lynn, daughter of Larry and Delores (Herr) Meiners, was born at Sterling, Ill., Jan. 26, 1957; died of leukemia at Billings Hospital, Chicago, Ill., Apr. 27, 1971; aged 14 y. 3 m. 1 d. Surviving are her parents, one sister (Karen), 3 brothers (Terry, Kevin, and Brian), her maternal grandmother (Mrs. Ruth Herr), and her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Meiners). She was a member of the Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter; interment in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller, Ella E., daughter of Edward L. and Anna (Erb) Heisey, was born in Lancaster Co., Apr. 11, 1894; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., following a stroke, June 4, 1971; aged 77 y. 1 m. 24 d. On June 13, 1915, she was married to Benjamin Z. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Norman H., John H., and Ralph H.), 3 daughters (Miriam - Mrs. Stanley Herr, Anna - Mrs. Norman Rutt, and Ruth - Mrs. Harold Hollinger), 23 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 7, in charge of Walter L. Keener and Clarence E Lutz; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery, Mt. Joy, Pa.

Nofzinger, John, son of Joseph and Christina (Yardy) Nofzinger, was born at Alsace Lorraine, Germany, June 28, 1872; died of pneumonia following surgery, at Albany, Ore., June 2, 1971; aged 98 y. 11 m. 5 d. On Sept. 28, 1899, he was married to Fannie Miller, who preceded him in death on Apr. 1, 1967. Surviving are 1 son (Lester), 4 daughters (Kathryn - Mrs. Lester Will, Christina - Mrs. Alvin Hamilton, Eileen - Mrs. William Robbeloth, and Addie - Mrs. Alfred Davis), 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. One son (Ervin) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 4, in charge of Paul Brunner; interment in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Schrock, William, son of Andrew and Barbara (Bachman) Schrock, was born at Metamora, Ill., Sept. 30, 1892; died at the Roanoke Manor Nursing Home of a heart attack, June 5, 1971; aged 78 y. 8 m. 6 d. On Oct. 10, 1917, he was married to Sadie Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Willard and Ralph), 2 daughters (Mrs. Ada Hostetler and Mildred), 3 brothers (Daniel, David, and Andrew), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth and Kathryn). One infant son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 8, in charge of Milo Kauffman, assisted by Dorsa Mishler and Paul N. Kraybill; interment in the Stewart-Marmont Cemetery.

Shank - Shank, John Samuel, son of Charlie E. and Anna (Wingert) Shank, and his wife, Helen E., daughter of Frank A. and Mary (Skelly) Hassler, were both found dead in their home on May 6, 1971. Their death was caused by accidental asphyxiation by carbon monoxide, which entered their house from their car in the attached garage. Evidently their death occurred on May 2. John was born Dec. 8, 1917; aged 53 y. 4 m. 24 d. Helen was born Nov. 5, 1897; aged 73 y. 5 m. 27 d. John is survived by his stepmother (Mrs. Naomi Martin Shank), 5 brothers (Paul E., Glenn H., Charles R., Marlin W., and Raymond W.) and one sister (Ruth - Mrs. Aden K. Diller). Helen was the last of her family. They were both members of the First Deaf Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa. A double funeral was held at the Marion Mennonite Church, May 9, in charge of J. Irvin Lehman, assisted by Elvin R. Stoltzfus, who interpreted the service in sign language for the many deaf present. A memorial service was conducted at the First Deaf Mennonite Church, in charge of Elvin R. Stoltzfus; interment in the Marion Church Cemetery.

Yoder, Jacob R., son of Samuel T. and Annie (Stayrook) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 31, 1898; died at the Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, Pa., June 1, 1971; aged 72 y. 5 m. 1 d. On Jan. 13, 1926, he was married to Hettie Weber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Nancy - Mrs. Lester Byler), 2 sons (Frank W. and J. Irvin), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Levi Esh, Mrs. Jonathan Kurtz, and Mrs. David Yoder). He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 5, in charge of Waldo E. Miler and Sam G. Glick; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Zook, Edna F., daughter of Noah and Fannie (Martin) Weaver, was born near Columbiana, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1913; died at the South Side Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, May 27, 1971; aged 57 y. 9 m. 1 d. On Sept. 22, 1940, she was married to David Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Rhoda and Mary Louise), 2 sons (Marlin and Herbert), 2 sisters (Martha - Mrs. Ira Martin and Carrie - Mrs. Paul Morris), and one brother (John). She was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 30, in charge of Ernest Martin and Paul Yoder; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

Transcribed by Jan Wilbur, Utah