Gospel Herald Obituaries - February, 1972

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 5 - February 1, 1972 - pages 110-112

Augspurger, Eliza, daughter of Daniel J. and Martha (Beck) King, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 18, 1882; died at the Fairlawn Nursing Home, Archbold. Ohio, Dec. 30, 1971; aged 89 y. 1 m. 12 d. On Sept. 26, 1907, she was married to Willis Augspurger, who preceded her in death in 1963. Surviving are one daughter (Leanna - Mrs. Chester Eicher), 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Simon and Clarence). She was preceded in death by one son (who died in infancy) and 2 stepchildren (Lyle and Zelma - Mrs. Wilmer Eicher). She was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 1, in charge of E. B. Frey and Edward Diener; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Brenneman, Lydia, daughter of Christian J. and Catherine (Gingerich) Miller, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 10, 1886; died of heart failure at the Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 9, 1972; aged 85 y. 9 m. 30 d. On Mar. 5, 1907, she was married to Manas J. Brenneman, who preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1956. Surviving are 9 children (Norman, Ezra, Edwin, Fannie - Mrs. Willis Miller, Dale, Floyd, Leta - Mrs. Paul W. Miller, Ruth - Mrs. James Hershberger, and Leroy), 42 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Amanda - Mrs. Chris Nafziger) and one son (Robert) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 11, in charge of Morris
Swartzendruber, David L. Yoder, and Alva Swartzendruber; interment in Gingerich Cemetery, Kalona.

Clemmer, Russell F., son of Vincent and Lizzie (Fritz) Clemmer, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Aug. 2, 1913; died of acute coronary thrombosis at Harleysville, Pa., Dec. 7, 1971; aged 58 y. 4 m. 5 d. On Nov. 21, 1936, he was married to Arlene Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Leroy, Kenneth, Paul, Ruth Ann - Mrs. Ronald Hartzler, and Thelma), 2 grandchildren, and one stepsister (Betty - Mrs. Charles Hackman). He was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, in charge of Willis Miller, Clayton Swartzentruber, and Willard Shisler; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Erb, Rudolph Aaron, son of John and Magdalene (Schwartzentruber) Erb, was born in Hay Twp., Ont., Feb. 23, 1893; died at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Ont., Nov. 26, 1971; aged 78 y. 9 m. 3 d. On April 20, 1915, he was married to Veronica Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Gordon, Leroy. Harold, and Dorothy), 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Mose and Edmund), and one sister
(Mrs. Aaron Gingerich). He was a member of the Blake Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Westlake Funeral Chapel, Zurich, Ont. Nov. 29, in charge of Cyril K. Gingerich and Ephraim Gingerich; interment in Blake Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gerber, Anna B., daughter of Jacob J. and Fannie (Lehman) Moser, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 8, 1891; died in the Wayne General Hospital, Dec. 29, 1971; aged 80 y. 7 m. 21 d. On June 5, 1913, she was married to Menno Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Clarence, Pauline - Mrs. Ivan Badertscher, and Iona - Mrs. Stan Hofstetter), 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Martha - Mrs. John Kratzer and Sara - Mrs. Dan Kratzer). She was preceded in death by 3 daughters (Nola, Mabel - Mrs. Hugo Wanner, and Goldie - Mrs. Calvin
Lehman), 2 brothers (John and Jack Moser), and one sister (Rose - Mrs. Noah Sommer). She was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church. where funeral services were held Dec. 31, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Bill Detweiler, and Isaac Zuercher; interment in the church cemetery.

Grieser, Orland, son of Daniel J. and Rosa D. (Beck) Grieser, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1911; died unexpectedly at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1971; aged 60 y. 10 m. 25 d. Surviving are 5 sisters (Dorothy, Lucille, Florence, Arlene, and Doris - Mrs. Wesley Liechty), and 4 brothers (Ivan, Dale, Chauncey, and Marvin). His parents and one brother (Cletus) preceded him in death. He was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 19, in charge of Edward Diener and E. B. Frey; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Hochstetler, Ezra, son of Daniel and Clara (Stutzman) Hochstetler, was born in Kearney, Neb., March 2, 1897; died of a heart attack at Cairo, Neb., Jan. 3, 1972; aged 74 y. 10 m. 1 d. On March 4, 1930, he was married to Sadie Marie Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Donald, Roy, Maynard, and Lester), 2 daughters (Doris - Mrs. Frank Anderson and Mrs. Mary Asher), 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 brothers (Frank and Ben). He was a member of the Cairo Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wood River Mennonite Church Jan. 6, in charge of Leroy Gingerich and Cloy Roth; interment in Wood River Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst, Fannie G., daughter of John and Anna (Good) Horst, was born in Maugansville, Md., Mar. 13, 1883; died of a stroke at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 18, 1971; aged 88 y. 9 m. 5 d. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of Miller Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Reiff Mennonite Church Dec. 21, in charge of Reuben Martin, Samuel Martin, and Irvin Shank; interment in church cemetery.

Hostetler, Ida, daughter of Gideon J. and Lydia (Kenagy) Miller, was born near Emma, Ind., Sept. 16, 1900; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 5, 1972; aged 71 y. 3 m. 20 d. On Aug. 22, 1924, she was married to S. Jay Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John Jay), 2 daughters (Mary Ann - Mrs. James Melchert and Lois Ruth - Mrs. Lowell Young), 7 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Gladys - Mrs. Walter Rutt and Nona - Mrs. Amsa Kauffman), and 2 brothers (John G. and Perry G.). She with her husband served as missionaries in the Madhya Pradesh and Bihar provinces of India, 1928-49, and in Ghana, 1957-64. During their services in Ghana they also initiated work in Nigeria, 1958-59. She was also a valued help in the pastorates of her husband at Cullom, Ill., 1926-28; in the Belmont Church in Elkhart, 1950-57; in the Fairhaven Church in Fort Wayne, Ind., 1964-69; and in the Detroit Mennonite Church, 1969-71. Funeral services were held at the College Mennonite Church Jan. 8, in charge or John H. Mosemann and J. D. Graber.

Mullet, Douglas Paul, infant son of Paul and Sonya Mullett, was stillborn at St. Joe Hospital, Mishawaka, Ind., Dec. 14, 1971. Surviving besides his parents are one sister (Angela), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mullet), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Long), and a great-grandmother (Mrs. Zolah Long). Graveside services were held Dec. 15, in charge of Norman Lyndaker, pastor of North Main Street Mennonite Church, Nappanee, Ind.; interment in the Hepton Union Cemetery.

Peachey, Urie, son of Solomon D. and Catherine (Spicher) Peachey, was born in Belleville, Pa., June 12, 1890; died in Belleville, Pa., Jan. 9, 1972; aged 81 y. 6 m. 28 d. He was married to Nancy Yoder, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 9 children (Minnie Burkholder, Leona Horst, Warren, Mary Snader, Merle, Clara Hackman, Kenneth, Tressie Martin, and Chester), 25 grandchildren, one foster grandchild, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 12, in charge of Wilbert Lind and Noah Good; interment in the Mohler Church Cemetery.

Slaubaugh, baby girl, daughter of Richard and Lynette (Grieser) Slaubaugh, was born at Rugby, N.D., Nov. 20, 1971; died at Fargo, N.D., on the same day. Graveside services were held at the Lakeview Mennonite Church cemetery Nov. 23, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler.

Stutzman, Willard W., son of Abraham and Sara (Miller) Stutzman, was born in Milford, Neb., Jan. 25, 1903; died at Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 7, 1971; aged 68 y. 10 m. 12 d. On April 6, 1927, he was married to Mattie Schweitzer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Virgene - Mrs. Howard Rhode and Betty - Mrs. Rollin Rheinheimer), 4 sons (Richard. Dwayne, Gary, and Ronald), 20 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Florence - Mrs. Orval Schweitzer and Aria - Mrs. Willard L. Stutzman), and 3 brothers (Vernon, Eldon, and Clarence Stutzman). He was preceded in death by one son (Neil) in Dec. 1965. He was a member of the Beaverdam Mennonite Church.

Yoder, Timothy Marlin, son of Marlin and Anna M. (Zook) Yoder, was stillborn at the Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Jan. 9, 1972. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (J. Mark and Allan P.), 2 sisters (Myrene A. and Patricia E.), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jonas J. Zook), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John W. Yoder). Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home Jan. 11, in charge of Paul E.
Bender; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 6 - February 8, 1972 - pages 134-136

Becker, Katie, was born near Pettisville, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1894; died at the Riverside Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1972; aged 77 y. 9 d. On March 20, 1919, she was married to Fred Becker, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Meredith - Mrs. Frank Gillen), one son (Lowell), 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, and one brother. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Bancroft Mennonite Church.

Caudillo, Leon, was born in Mexico; died Dec. 21, 1971, in his 85th year. He was a member of the Bridgeport Mennonite Mission in Lancaster, Pa. Funeral services were held at Groff's Funeral Home in charge of Leroy S. Stoltzfus, assisted by Richard Hess.

Frey, Almeda, died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 1, 1972. She was married to David M. Frey. Surviving are 7 children (Leonard, Vernon, Murray, Marie - Mrs. Arthur Martin, Carol - Mrs. Lorne Brubacher, Lila, and Kenneth), 5 brothers (Edward, Ibra, Urias, Samuel, and Norman), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Menno Martin, Mrs. Elias Martin, and Mrs. David Martin). She was a member of the Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 4, in charge of Vernon Leis, Ray Erb, and Simeon Hurst; interment in Elmira Church Cemetery.

Gingerich, Annie, daughter of Menno and Magdalena (Kropf) Baechler, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Feb. 8, 1880; died in Huron Co., Ont., Dec. 6, 1971; aged 91 y. 9 m. 28 d. On Apr. 3, 1900, she was married to Chris Gingerich, who preceded her in death, Aug. 10, 1965. Surviving are 9 children (Peter, Mary - Mrs. Allan Steckle, Edna - Mrs. Harold Johnston, Simon, Ida - Mrs. Ernest McClinchey, Anna - Mrs. Emmerson Erb, Ephraim, Margaret - Mrs. Harold Soper, and Stanley). One daughter (Lydia - Mrs. Dan Steckle) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Blake Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 9, in charge of Cyril K. Gingerich; interment in Blake Church Cemetery.

Givens, Arthur T., son of George and Barbara (Landvater) Givens, was born at York, Pa., Mar. 19, 1891; died of a heart attack near Elizabethtown, Pa., Jan. 15, 1972; aged 80 y. 9 m. 27 d. On Nov. 26, 1914, he was married to Sadie Longenecker, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Alvin, Anna Mae - Mrs. Russell Zeager, Clarence, and Norman), 20 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lizzie Myers and Hallie Walters). He was a member of Strickler's Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 18, in charge of James Keener and Russell J. Baer; interment in Shope's Cemetery.

Hershberger, Lessie May, daughter of Timothy and Mary (Powell) Wenger, was born at Waynesboro, Va., Jan. 2, 1890; died of heart failure at Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 20, 1971; aged 81 y. 11 m. 18 d. On Apr. 23, 1923, she was married to Abram W. Hershberger, who preceded her in death Apr. 22, 1943. Surviving are 4 children (Beatrice - Mrs. James Hess, Mildred - Mrs. Isaac Risser, Ruth - Mrs. G. Willis Davis, and Abram W.), 3 stepchildren (Mrs. Alfred Brenneman, Elma Hershberger, and Glen Hershberger), 12 grandchildren, 7 stepgrandchildren, and 21 step-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ernest Miller and Mrs. Ida Shaddinger), and 2 brothers (Roy and Powell). She was a member of the Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 23, in charge of Alvin Kanagy and George Brunk; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

King, Irvin J., son of Rufus H. and Annie E. (Detweiler) King, was born at Belleville, Pa., Apr. 9, 1904; died at his home in Belleville, Pa., Jan. 13, 1972; aged 67 y. 8 m. 4 d. On Apr. 25, 1929, he was married to Edna Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Annabelle - Mrs. Roland Yoder), one son (I. Robert), 2 sisters (Mrs. Bertha Peachey and Mrs. Mary K. Yoder), 4 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Paul
P. and John J.). He was a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 16, in charge of Paul Bender, Raymond Peachey, and Waldo Miller; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Krabill, Rachel E., daughter of Jacob Y. and Rachel (Kanagy) Zook, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Feb. 20, 1888; died of heart failure at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1972; aged 83 y. 10 m. 18 d. On Mar. 17, 1915, she was married to Harvey E. Krabill, who preceded her in death Feb. 1958. Surviving are 3 sisters (Artie - Mrs. John C. Yoder, Rhoda Zook, and Mary - Mrs. Charles Russler). She was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 10, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt and Newton S. Weber; interment in Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.

Martin, Maggie, daughter of Amos and Sarah (Blosser) Kurtz, was born at North Lima, Ohio, Feb. 29, 1896; died at her home at Columbiana, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1972; aged 75 y. 10 m. 18 d. On Jan. 23, 1919, she was married to Harvey Rohrer, who preceded her in death Jan. 9. 1965. In 1967 she was married to Harvey Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elsie - Mrs. Leonard Linder and Esther - Mrs. Wayne Miller), one son (Leonard), 2 stepdaughters (Mrs. Richard Conrad and Mrs. Melvin Horst), 2 step-sons (Wilbur and Herbert Martin), 28 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the North Lima Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Midway Mennonite Church Jan. 19, in charge of Richard Bartholomew, David Steiner, and Donald Hicks; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Ortega, Antonio, died Dec. 23, 1971, in his 51st year. He was a member of the Bridgeport Mennonite Mission in Lancaster, Pa. Funeral services were held at Groff's Funeral Home, in charge of Leroy S. Stoltzfus and Richard Hess.

Reber, Noah, son of David and Mary (Swartzendruber) Reber, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, July 12, 1891; died of a heart attack, after a prolonged illness, at the Seward Memorial Hospital, Seward, Neb., Jan. 15, 1972; aged 80 y. 6 m. 3 d. On Oct. 11, 1914, he was married to Cora Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Bernice - Mrs. Paul Yoder, Kenneth, Don, and Marguerite - Mrs. Darold Roth), 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Nancy Weidlein). He was a member of the Bellwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 17, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.

Rohrer, Kathryn Jane, daughter of J. Norman and Mary R. (Mummau) Rohrer, was born at Manheim, Pa., Jan. 28, 1924; died of cancer at her home Jan. 11, 1972; aged 47 y. 11 m. 13 d. Surviving is her mother and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary E. Redcay, Arlene - Mrs. Vernon Nissley, and Dorothy - Mrs. Daniel Kauffman, Jr.). One brother preceded her in death. She was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 14, in charge of Howard Witmer, Norman Shenk, and Andrew Miller; interment in Erisman Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Mahlon C., son of Christian C. and Elizabeth (Eash) Swartzendruber, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, June 6, 1875; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 14, 1972; aged 96 y. 7 m. 8 d. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters. He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 15, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in church cemetery.

Zehr, Verna, daughter of Christian and Sarah (Orendorf) Schrock, was born near Accident, Md., Nov. 18, 1905; died of heart failure at the Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford, Del., Dec. 29, 1971; aged 66 y. 1 m. 11 d. On Jan. 12, 1930, she was married to Vernon Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Angeline - Mrs. Barry Solway, Phyllis - Mrs. Keith Hummel, Violet - Mrs. David Swartzentruber, Edith - Mrs. Robert Gehman, Joyce - Mrs. Carl Homan, Alma - Mrs. Lowell Bergey, and Esther - Mrs. Clyde Clemens), 2 sons (Robert and Vernon, Jr.), and 29 grandchildren. One infant son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Greenwood Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of John Mishler and Mark Swartzentruber; interment in the church cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 7 - February 15, 1972 - pages 158-160

Albrecht, Viola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian R. Iutzi, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Aug. 23, 1908; died of cancer at Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 6, 1971; aged 63 y. 3 m. 13 d. On June 29, 1932, she was married to Herbert Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sisters (Susanna - Mrs. Rudy Brenneman, Mabel - Mrs. Manuel Ruby, Rose - Mrs. John Piat, Erma - Mrs. Clayton Sommers, and Melinda - Mrs. Nelson Ruby), and 2 brothers (Nelson and Sidney). One son (Douglas) preceded her in death, July 26, 1959. She was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 8, in charge of Wilmer R. Martin; interment in East Zorra Cemetery.

Gingerich, Lucy, daughter of Joel and Nancy (Miller) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Nov. 11, 1890; died at Shenk's Nursing Home, Wellman, Iowa, Jan. 21, 1972; aged 80 y. 2 m. 10 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mary and Lydia - Mrs. Merton Miller), and 3 brothers (Joe, Alva, and Frank). She was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 24, in charge of J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Grove, Anna S., daughter of Samuel H. and Susan E. (Kuhns) Ebersole, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., Mar. 1, 1926; died of a blood clot at the Hanover General Hospital, Hanover, Pa., Dec 19, 1971; aged 45 y. 9 m. 18 d. On Dec. 11, 1947, she was married to John G. Grove, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Dennis E., Lowell, Everett, Dale, Sandra, Shirley, and LeVonne), 2 brothers (John L. and Merle Ebersole), and 5 sisters (Edna - Mrs. John Shank, Ruth - Mrs. Levi Wingert, Elizabeth - Mrs. Paul Horst, Mildred - Mrs. Roger Frey, and Lois - Mrs. LeRoy Bair). She was a member of Hanover Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bair's Codorus Mennonite Church Dec. 22, in charge of Richard Danner, Stanley Beidler, and James Danner; interment in York Road Cemetery.

Hess, Fannie H., daughter of Joseph L. and Maria (Frey) Horst, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., May 9, 1881; died at Menno Haven Rest Home, Chambersburg, Pa., Jan. 3, 1972; aged 90 y. 7 m. 25 d. On Dec. 29, 1904, she was married to Christian B. Hess, who preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are one daughter (Ellen - Mrs. Paul Smith), one son (Joseph H.), one sister (Mrs. John Shoemaker), 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Slate Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 8, in charge of Lloyd
Horst, Samuel Strong, and Norman Zimmerman; interment in Slate Hill Cemetery.

Hostetler, Scott Regan, son of Dewey and Bernice (Lehman) Hostetler, was born at Harper, Kan., Dec. 22, 1968; died of heart failure while practicing basketball at Harper Elementary School, Jan. 7, 1972; aged 13 y. 16 d. Surviving are one brother (Lynn), 3 sisters (Karen, Arlene, and Heidi), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. U. H. Hostetler), and maternal grandmother (Mrs. Samuel Lehman). Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church Jan. 10, in charge of Robert 0. Zehr; interment in Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery.

Miller, Josephine, daughter of Peter and Hannah (Graber) Aschliman, was born near Washington, Ind., Jan. 11, 1891; died at the Sarasota (Fla.) Hospital, Jan. 4, 1972; aged 80 y. 11 m. 24 d. On Dec. 14, 1911, she was married to Peter B. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Marie - Mrs. Julius Delagrange, Annabarb - Mrs. Henry Delagrange, Rosa - Mrs. Edwin Miller, and Fannie Miller), 2 sons (Albert and Raymond), 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Cuba Mennonite Church Jan. 8, in charge of John Yoder and Ralph Yoder; interment in Yaggy Cemetery.

Noll, B. Harnish, son of Grant W. and Sarah (Harnish) Noll, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 29, 1905; died following heart surgery at Cooper Hospital, Camden, N.J., Nov. 20, 1971; aged 66 y. 2 m. 21 d. On Sept. 15, 1927, he was married to Elsie B. Weaver, who survives. He was ordained minister at Hershey Mennonite
Church, York Co., Pa., Sept. 3, 1952, where he served until his death. Also surviving besides his wife are one son and 2 daughters (Benjamin H., Naomi - Mrs. Glenn E. Herr, and Lois E. Noll), 5 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Earl H. and Harry H. Noll). Funeral services were held at the Bair's Codorus Mennonite Church Nov. 23, in charge of Richard Danner, John Rohrer, and Irvin Shank; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Oberholtzer, Huber, son of Israel and Ella (Huber) Oberholtzer, was born in Clay Twp., Pa.; died of a heart attack at the United Zion Home, Lititz, Pa., Jan. 14, 1972, in his 70th year. He was married to Mary S. Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Wilmer S., Raymond S., Earl S., and Vernon), 4 daughters (Reba S. - Mrs. Richard E. Campbell, Marian S. - Mrs. Cloy M. Risser, Miriam S. - Mrs. Harold H.
Shaffner, and Ruth S. - Mrs. Clark G. Berrier), 15 grandchildren, and one brother (Isaac Oberholtzer). He was a member of Erb Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 17, in charge of H. Howard Witmer, Joseph Boll, and Martin R. Nolt; interment in Erb Mennonite Cemetery.

Rosenberger, Estella H., daughter of Charles and Mary (Hunsberger) Fitzgerald, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., May 25, 1889; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Jan. 21, 1972; aged 82 y. 7 m. 27 d. She was married to Edwin H. Rosenberger, who preceded her in death in 1949. Surviving are 4 children (Norman F., Edward F., Lena - Mrs. Jacob Harr, and Verna - Mrs. Roscoe Moyer), 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Enos Fitzgerald). She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Jan. 25, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler, Marvin Anders, and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Roth, Mary Ann, daughter of John M. and Anna (Roth) Schlegel, was born in Milford, Neb., Mar. 8, 1893; died of terminal pneumonia at the Lebanon Community Hospital, Jan. 17, 1972; aged 78 y. 10 m. 9 d. On Dec. 12, 1912, she was married to Chris Roth, who preceded her in death Aug. 7, 1957. Surviving are 10 children (Mrs. Gladys Stutzman, Mrs. Violet Schrock, Mrs. Grace Headings, Mrs. Della Steckley, Norman, Eddie, Mrs. Beulah Widmer, Mrs. Florence McTimmonds, Mrs. Mildred Steckley, and Mrs. Marion Mitchell), 35 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Ada Reeser, Sadie Reeser, and Anna Heyerly), and one brother (John Schlegel). A son (Percy) and a daughter (Shirley) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 20, in charge of Roy Hostetler and Verle Nofziger; interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Short, Leland H., son of Menno and Delilah (Graber) Short, was born at Stryker, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1902; died at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, of a heart attack following a stroke a few weeks previously, Jan. 18, 1972; aged 69 y. 3 m. 1 d. On Jan. 10, 1929, he was married to Ruth Naomi Beck, who preceded him in death, June 11, 1968. Surviving are 5 children (LaMar, Donovan, Arva - Mrs. Charles Beck, Romaine - Mrs. Donald D. Beck, and Arlo), one foster son (Stephen Hung), 18 grandchildren, one foster grandchild, 5 sisters (Leona - Mrs. Milton Short, Evelyn - Mrs. Harold Stuckey, Nola - Mrs. Earl Roth, Orlyss - Mrs. Clinton Short, and Bernice Short). He was a member of the Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 21, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Earl Stuckey; interment in the Lockport Cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Elizabeth S., daughter of Daniel and Susan (Stahl) Stoltzfus, was born near Atglen, Pa., May 20, 1905, died at Gap, Pa., Dec. 25, 1971; aged 66 y. 7 m. 5 d. On Dec. 17, 1927, she was married to Christ G. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Dorcas L., Paul H., Nathan E., Anna Mary - Mrs. Leonard Groff, and Ruth Esther), 9 grandchildren, and one brother (Ammon Stoltzfus). She was a member of the Millwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 30, in charge of Elmer Leaman and Reuben Stoltzfus; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Webb, Jacob D., was born in Telfair County, Ga., Jan. 28, 1897; died at Anthony, Kan., Jan. 20, 1972; aged 74 y. 11 m. 23 d. On Nov. 12, 1929, he was married to Vena Glassburn, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Charles and Doris - Mrs. Leroy Fidler), 6 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Pew, Delacy, Wiley, and Smith), and four sisters (Mrs. Mary Rayls, Mrs. Pauline Davis, Mrs. Henrietta Crabb, and Frankie Booth). He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 23, in charge of Robert 0. Zehr; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Weber, Leah, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Kauffman) Ebersole, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., June 30, 1895; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the Washington County Hospital, Jan. 11, 1972; aged 76 y. 6 m. 11 d. On Apr. 1, 1930, she was married to Ira S. Weber, who preceded her in death, Sept. 1958. Surviving are one son (Wayne E.), 3 stepchildren (Ida M., Cora Charlton, and Isaac), 2 granddaughters, 8 stepgrandchildren, 4 sisters (Maggie - Mrs. Labon Eby, Nancy - Mrs. Newton Timmons, Ellen - Mrs. David Eby, and Mary - Mrs. Max Clugston), and 4 brothers (Reuben, Henry, David, and Samuel). Funeral services were held at the Mt. Olive Mennonite Church Jan. 15, in charge of Glenn Martin and Allan Strite; interment in the Reiffs Cemetery.

Wissler, Gerald Ray, son of Glenn and Mildred (Stauffer) Wissler, was born at Ephrata, Pa., Feb. 12, 1959; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital from complications following a viral infection, Jan. 21, 1972; aged 12 y. 11 m. 9 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Barry Lee), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Stauffer), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wissler). Funeral services were held at the Ephrata Mennonite Church Jan. 25, in charge of Wilbert Lind, J. Elvin Martin, and Noah G. Good; interment in the Indiantown Mennonite Cemetery.

Zook, Ella M., daughter of Levi and Elizabeth (Hertzler) Zook, was born in McVeytown, Pa., Dec. 13, 1870; died at Allensville, Pa., Jan. 24, 1972; aged 101 y. 1 m. 11 d. On Mar. 12, 1893, she was married to Joshua B. Zook, who preceded her in death in 1954. Surviving are 6 children (Chauncey I., Anna M., Bertha L., and Fannie R. Zook, Catherine - Mrs. Elmer Yoder, and Mary Yohn), 15 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 27, in charge of Paul Bender, Raymond Peachey, and Elrose Hartzler; interment in the Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

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Blosser, Mary, daughter of John and Fannie (Conrad) Liechty, was born in Orrville, Ohio, May 20, 1887; died at the Wayne General Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, following a stroke, Jan. 27, 1972; aged 84 y. 8 m. 7 d. On Feb. 12, 1919, she was married to Oliver Blosser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Ruth - Mrs. Paul Kauffman and Emma - Mrs. Robert Hartzler), 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Smithville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Grosser Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, in charge of Carl J. Rudy, Bill Detweiler, and Bob Detweiler; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Hartzler, C. Clayton, son of John M. and Anna (King) Hartzler, was born at Minot, N.D., Aug. 20, 1909; died of heart failure at Belleville, Pa., Jan. 15, 1972; aged 62 y. 4 m. 26 d. On Nov. 24, 1938, he was married to Mamie Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Carolyn - Mrs. Allen Conley, Ruth, Beryl - Mrs. Mark Brubaker, Martha - Mrs. James McGinnis, and Mary - Mrs. Dean Laub), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (H. Harold and John M.), and 3 sisters (Ethel, Eva, and Mrs. Carrie Dodd). He was a member of the Barrville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 18, in charge of Elam Glick and Waldo Miller; interment in Allensville Cemetery.

Hinkle, Martin E., son of Van B. and Delia (Whetzel) Hinkle, was born near Milam, W. Va., Mar. 5, 1903; died suddenly at his home at Moorefield, W.Va., Jan. 9, 1972; aged 68 y. 10 m. 4 d. He is survived by his wife (Lela Cullers), one son (Orval), one grandchild, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Carrie Kesner, Mrs. Hattie Riggleman, and Mrs. June Whetzel). Two sons and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Chambers Funeral Parlor Jan. 12, in charge of Jacob E. Martin and Earl Delp; interment in
Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield.

Johnston, Dora E., daughter of George and Kathrine (Brown) Johnston, was born at Wabasha, Minn., Apr. 6, 1904; died at University Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 27, 1971; aged 67 y. 7 m. 21 d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Helen Wheeler, Mrs. Bernice Mizer. and Alice) and 2 brothers (Charles and James). She was a member of the Cass Lake Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 2, in charge of Harry Gascho; interment in the Cass Lake Cemetery.

Kanagy, Michael Todd, son of Norman M. and Wilda (Young) Kanagy, was born Feb. 28, 1967; died at his home at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 3, 1971; aged 4 y. 9 m. 5 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Jerry Lynn and Kelly Norman), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Kanagy), and his maternal grand-parents (Mrs. and Mrs. James Young). He attended Rockville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Allensville Mennonite Church Dec. 5, in charge of Chester Kanagy, Waldo Miller, and Elam Glick; interment in Allensville Cemetery.

McCann, Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Grimes) Rice, was born in Menallen Twp., Pa., Dec. 13, 1914; died suddenly at her home at Smithfield, Pa.. Jan. 29, 1972; aged 57 y. 1 m. 16 d. Surviving are her husband, James Lester, 3 daughters (Margaret Elizabeth, Marion Frances, and Ruth Louise), and one brother (Franklin P. Rice, Jr.). One brother (William) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Masontown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 2, in charge of Carl Opel and Paul Roth; interment in the Greendale Cemetery.

Mosemann, Ida B., daughter of Tobias H. and Susan (Shiner) Kreider, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 26, 1879; died at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 25, 1972; aged 92 y. 6 m. 30 d. On Sept. 18, 1905, she was married to Philip H. Mosemann, who preceded her in death in July 1939. Surviving are 5 children (Anna - Mrs. Kenneth Lefevere; Edith - Mrs. Paul Gehman; Edna - Mrs. Robert Greiner, Earl W., and Clyde R.), 20 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Roy K., Lloyd K., and Amos K.). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Dewald Funeral Home, Ouarryville, Pa., Jan. 29, in charge of James M. Shank; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Roth, Jake J., son of John P. and Mary (Stauffer) Roth, was born at Milford, Neb., Oct. 26, 1906; died at the age of 65 y. 2 m. 28 d. On Aug. 9, 1928, he was married to Esther U. Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Fredetta Roth, Arvilla - Mrs. Wilton Schweitzer, Donna - Mrs. Willis Roth, Aloha - Mrs. Wayne Roth, Richard, and Lorene Roth) and 14 grandchildren. He was a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 28, in charge of Oliver Roth, Norman Beckler, and Sterling Stauffer; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.

Schrock, Mose S., was born at Yoder, Kan., Apr. 23, 1906; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, South Bend, Ind., following surgery and a series of heart attacks, Jan. 16, 1972; aged 65 y. 8 m. 24 d. On Jan. 7, 1929, he was married to Martha Schmucker, who preceded him in death July 5, 1965. On Aug. 19, 1966, he married Kate Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mary Jean - Mrs. Lloyd Brandenberger, Patricia - Mrs. Sam Chupp, Marcia - Mrs. Devon Yoder, and Janet - Mrs. Dave Yoder), 4 step-sons (Ed, Gene, Ralph, and Robert Stutzman), 2 stepdaughters (Viola - Mrs. Ben Kaiser and Fern - Mrs. Lowell Maust), 24 grandchildren, and one brother (Tobe Schrock). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Donna). He was a member of the North Main Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 19, in charge of Norman Lyndaker; interment in Union Center Cemetery.

Stehman, Sarah I., daughter of Wayne and Martha (Hess) Baum, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 25, 1910; died at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 25, 1972; aged 61 y. 6 m. On Oct. 1, 1930, she was married to Elmer S. Stehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy S. - Mrs. J. Clyde Brubaker and Arlene S. - Mrs. Vernon M. Wolgemuth), 3 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Joseph Greiner), and 2 brothers (Samuel H. and Wayne H. Baum). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Koser Funeral Home, Landisville, Pa., Jan. 28, in charge of James M. Shank; interment in E. Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Unzicker, Andrew D., son of Oscar and Barbara (Ulrich) Unzicker, was born near Roanoke, Ill., Aug. 24, 1904; died when he apparently slipped and fell into the path of an oncoming car, near Washington, Ill., Dec. 18, 1971; aged 67 y. 3 m. 24 d. On Nov. 29, 1928, he was married to Goldie S. Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Walter), 3 daughters (Violet - Mrs. Arthur Zoss, Iris, and Marilyn - Mrs. Kenneth Stauffer), 7 grandchildren, 5 brothers (William. John, Elton, Harley, and Willard), and 3 sisters (Ella - Mrs. Dan Hostetler, Laura - Mrs. Herman Hostetler, and Sarah - Mrs. Joseph Hostetler). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Metamora Mennonite Church, in charge of James Detweiler, Joe Diener, and John Hostetler; interment in Roanoke Cemetery.

Widrick, E. Anna, daughter of Daniel B. and Anna (Nafziger) Moser, was born at Croghan, N.Y., July 28, 1899; died of a heart attack at the Lewis County General Hospital, Dec. 21, 1971; aged 72 y. 4 m. 23 d. On Nov. 20, 1924, she was married to Joseph Widrick, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Sherwood, Lorna, Mrs. Janet Zehr, Joseph M., and Mrs. Florence Lyndaker), 2 sisters (Mrs. Dorothy Gingerich and Naomi - Mrs. Lloyd Boshart) and 2 brothers (Nathan and Lee Moser). Two sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lowville Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, in charge of Milton J. Zehr and Gilbert Steria; interment in Croghan Conservative Mennonite Cemetery.

Zehr, Christian B., son of Christian and Catherine (Bender) Zehr, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Mar. 27, 1885; died at Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock, Ont., Jan. 31, 1972; aged 86 y. 10 m. 4 d. On Dec. 17, 1908, he was married to Elizabeth Iutzi, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Stanley Melbourne). He was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 2, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

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Birky, Fannie L., daughter of John and Mary Naffziger, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Dec. 16, 1893; died of a stroke at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 28, 1972; aged 78 y. 1 m. 12 d. On Oct. 4, 1916, she was married to John S. Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wilbert and Wayne), 3 daughters (Arneitta - Mrs. Harold Birky, Geneva - Mrs. Ellis Good, and Betty - Mrs. John Zehr); 21 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother (Alpha Naffziger), and 2 sisters (Elmira - Mrs. Samuel Oyer and Leah- Mrs. Theodore Springer). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, one sister, and one grandchild. She was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 31, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum and Harold Zehr; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Brenneman, Irwin B., son of Benedict P. and Nancy (Hochstetler) Brenneman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 30, 1886; died of a heart attack at Kalona, Iowa, Feb. 5, 1972; aged 85 y. 3 m. 6 d. On Oct. 27, 1912, he was married to Mattie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Edna - Mrs. E. L. Miles, Harold, and Leona - Mrs. L. David Yoder), 4 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Ray and Henry). He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, in charge of J. John J. Miller; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Dick, Perry, son of John H. and Sarah (Stahl) Dick, was born in Indiana Co., Pa., May 13, 1886; died at the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital (Windber Division), Pa., Feb. 2, 1972; aged 85 y. 8 m. 20 d. On Apr. 27, 1911, he was married to Polly Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Paul and Mrs. Minnie Ankeny), 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Elsie Bash). One brother (Blair) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pleasantview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Meek Funeral Home, Windber, Pa., Feb. 5, in charge of Charles Shelter and Harold Thomas; interment in Richland Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.

Esh, Algie Calvin, son of John and Anna (Wiss) Esh, was born at Belleville, Pa., June 26, 1904; died at Orrville, Ohio, after a series of strokes, Jan. 23, 1972; aged 67 y. 6 m. 28 d. On Aug. 30, 1939, he was married to Elma Zimmerly, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John Philip, John Laurentz, and Roger Parker), one daughter (Patricia - Mrs. Earl Webb), one grandson, 2 brothers (Ira and Orie), and 2 sisters (Allie - Mrs. Harvey Kanagy and Lonnie - Mrs. Amandous Kanagy). He was a member of the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 26, in charge of Wilmer Hartman and Noah Hilty; interment in the Crown Hill Cemetery.

Gerber, Elmer, son of Emanuel and Katie Ann (Christner) Gerber, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio Dec. 19, 1892; died following a heart attack, Dec. 1, 1971; aged 78 y. 11 m. 12 d. On Dec. 2, 1922, he was married to Orpha Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Myron), 2 daughters (Kathryn - Mrs. Elmo Kaufman and Dorothy - Mrs. Ted Taylor), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother
(Harry Gerber). Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 3, in charge of Paul Hummel; interment in the church cemetery.

Good, Daniel W., son of Christian and Anna (Heatwole) Good, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., Apr 1, 1884; died at the Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., Nov. 20, 1971; aged 87 y. 7 m. 19 d. On June 1, 1905, he was married to Nannie Burkholder, who preceded him in death. On June 24, 1937, he was married to Mary (Conrad) Wade, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lloyd D. Good), 2 daughters (Esther - Mrs. Mahlon Lapp and Edna - Mrs. Howard Zehr), 2 stepdaughters (Doris - Mrs. L. 0. Rupe and Helen - Mrs. Edwin Alderfer), 2 stepsons
(Harold C. and Ralph Wade), 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 15 stepgrandchildren, and one brother (A. C. Good). He was preceded in death by 6 brothers, one sister, and one grandchild. He was a member of the West Sterling Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 23, in charge of Harley R. Stauffer and J. D. Graber; interment in the Science Ridge Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Horner, Verda V., daughter of Percy and Nellie (Miller) Shrock, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept 11, 1898; died at the Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, Ind., Feb. 1, 1972; aged 73 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Sept. 1, 1917, she was married to John W. Horner, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Zona Bontrager), 8 sons (Herbert, Bob, Johnny, Eugene, Wilbur, Mark, Glen, and Paul), 17 grandchildren, 3
great-grandchildren, 6 sisters (Pauline Powell, Gladys Hochstedler, Idella Hensler, Erma Sommers, Hazel Bogue, and Florence Hunsinger), and one brother (Otis Shrock). She was a member of the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 3, in charge of Harold Mast and E. J. Hochstedler; interment in Mast Cemetery.

Kaufman, Samuel E., son of Peter and Mary (Eigsti) Kaufman, was born in Bureau Co., Ill., Oct 11, 1886; died of a heart attack at Manson, Iowa, Jan. 26, 1972; aged 85 y. 3 m. 15 d. On Feb. 15, 1911, he was married to Hannah Lichte, who preceded him in death, March 1963. Surviving are one daughter (LouElla), 3 sons (Victor, Eldon, and Donald), 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mollie
Mishler and Mrs. Alvin Good). One son (Leslie) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 31, in charge of Walter Smeltzer and Nick Stoltzfus; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Kreider, Elmer K., son of Frank N. and Lizzie A. (Kauffman) Kreider, was born near East Petersburg, Pa., Aug. 3, 1894; died at East Petersburg, Pa., as a result of an accident, Dec. 16, 1971; aged 77 y. 4 m. 13 d. On Mar. 15, 1916, he was married to Mary A. Herr, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Elva - Mrs. Eli Breneman, Esther - Mrs. James Siegrist, and Edith - Mrs. Elvin Denlinger), 8 sons (Mervin, Lloyd, Elmer, Franklin, Norman, Harold, John, and Clyde), 65 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers. He was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 18, in charge of Norman S. Landis, John B. Shenk. and H. Raymond Charles.

Kropf, Chauncey Leander, son of John and Charity (King) Kropf, was born in Garden City, Mo., Feb. 14, 1887; died at Woodburn, Ore., Feb. 9, 1972; aged 84 y. 11 m. 26 d. In 1911 he was married to Lomie Detweiler, who preceded him in death June 6, 1938. On August 29, 1939, he was married to Mabel Gilmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Alice - Mrs. Roy Martin and Wilma - Mrs. Harold Kauffman), 2 sons (Ellis and Floyd), 3 stepchildren (Charles, Clarence, and Kenneth Gilmer), 21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Roy). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 12, in charge of Paul D. Brunner; interment in Zion Church Cemetery.

Miller, Elizabeth, daughter of C. V. and Mattie (Miller) Yoder, was born at Haven, Kan., Oct. 12, 1887; died in the Lantern Park Care Center, Coralville, Iowa, Feb. 6, 1972, aged 84 y. 3 m. 25 d. On Sept. 21, 1905, she was married to Harvey J. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Mattie - Mrs. Jerry Bontrager, Fanny - Mrs. Ed Doolin, Enos, Dan, Elsie Miller, Anna Mae - Mrs. Ron Hartzler, Bertha - Mrs. Glen Wenger, and Nora - Mrs. Cleo Dickel), 36 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Sarah Ann - Mrs. Amos Fry, Rosa - Mrs. Dan Bontrager, Susan - Mrs. Fred Schrock, and Anna - Mrs. Joni Schrock), and 4 brothers (Dan, Chris, Will, and Joe Yoder). One child and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church.

Moyer, Amanda M., daughter of Samuel and Maria (Moyer) Godshall, was born in Blooming Glen, Pa., June 9, 1880; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Jan. 17, 1972; aged 91 y. 7 m. 8 d. In 1903 she was married to Abram Moyer, who preceded her in death, July 1948. Surviving are 2 sons (Wilmer G. and Alvin G. Moyer), 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Emma Detweiler). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home Chapel, Souderton, Pa., Jan. 20, in charge of Marvin Anders and David F. Derstine, Jr.; interment in the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Roggie, Verna, daughter of David and Mary (Moser) Yousey, was born near Kirshnerville, N.Y., Dec. 17, 1907; died of cancer at the Lewis Co. General Hospital, Feb. 5, 1972; aged 67 y. 1 m. 21 d. On Dec. 15, 1927, she was married to Reuben W. Roggie, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Clara - Mrs. Lloyd Roes, Helen - Mrs. Elton Roggie, and Gladys), one son (Donald), and 18 grandchildren. One infant daughter and one son (Allan) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lowville Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Milton Zehr and Lloyd Boshart.

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