Bleile.- Ada, daughter of Martin and Eva (Mullett) Hochstetler, was born at Bremen, Ind., Mar. 24, 1888; died of acute myocardial failure at Nappanee, Ind., Mar. 23, 1972; aged 83 y. 11 m. 30 d. On Jan. 1, 1907, she was married to Jesse A. Bleile, who preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1961. Surviving are one daughter (Blanche-Mrs. Glen Weldy), one son (Glenn L.), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ralph Shaum and Mrs. Ray Strauss), and 2 brothers (Elmer and Calvin Hochstetler). She was a member of the North Main Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 26, in charge of Norman Lyndaker and Homer North; interment in South Union, Nappanee, Ind.
Hartman.- Sharon Renee, infant daughter of Lloyd and Judy (Thompson) Hartman, was born in Dayton, Ohio, June 5, 1972; died June 6, 1972; aged 1 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (David and Stephen), 2 sisters (Melanie and Sherry), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hartman), and maternal grandmother (Mrs. Elsie Thompson). Graveside services were held at the Huber Mennonite Cemetery, New Carlisle, Ohio, June 9, in charge of Paul Yoder, Sr.
Hess.- Benjamin H., son of Henry R. and Mary (Herr) Hess, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 16, 1939; died Apr. 6, 1972, from injuries received from a falling tree on his farm at Holtwood, Pa.; aged 32 y. 6 m. 21 d. Surviving are his wife (Joyce Weaver Hess), 2 daughters (Elaine and Rebecca), 2 sons (Keith and Kent), one sister (Elsie-Mrs. Earl Swartzentruber), and 2 brothers (Harold and Lester). Funeral services were held at the Rawlinsville Mennonite Church Apr. 10, in charge of Amos Hess and David Thomas; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Neuschwander.- Emry P., son of Peter and Emma (Biery) Neuschwander, was born near MacCleay, Ore., May 24, 1889; died at his home near Harrisburg, Ore., June 4, 1972; aged 84 y. 11 d. On Sept. 15, 1912, he was married to Lydia Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Loras W. and Del E.), one daughter (Merline-Mrs. William Miller), 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Rosina Roth and Bertha Kenagy). Two children (Mark and Delora) and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 7, in charge of Verl Nofziger and Roy Hostetler; interment in the Alford Cemetery.
Nissley.- Elmira, daughter of Andrew G. and Barbara (Bomberger) Nissley, was born Aug. 12, 1877; died at her home in Landisville, Pa., May 14, 1972; aged 94 y. 9 m. 2 d. She was married to Phares R. Nissley, who preceded her in death in 1956. She is survived by one daughter (Barbara N.-Mrs. Henry N. Miller), 6 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Anna B. Swartzendruber). She was a member of the Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 17, in charge of H. Raymond Charles and Landis K. Sangrey; interment in Landisville Cemetery.
Schrock.- Daniel W., son of Peter and Katherine (Rozehart) Schrock, was born near Oberlin, Kan., Dec. 7, 1887; died as the result of surgery at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 7, 1971; aged 83 y. 10 m. On Mar. 18, 1913, he was married to Anna Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 9 sons (Raymond, Erwin, Edwin, Elmer, John, Daniel, Fred, Jacob, and Howard), 6 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. James A. McKittrick, Bessie-Mrs. J. Paul Swartzendruber, Bertha-Mrs. Edward E. Miller, Lillie-Mrs. C. C. Thomas, Esther-Mrs. Raymond W. Siville, and Lydia Ann Schrock), 35 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother (Joseph), and one sister (Katherine). Memorial services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church Oct. 10, in charge of Edward Stoltzfus, Ronald Kennel, and Dean Swartzendruber; interment in the Lower Deer Creek Church Cemetery.
Shirk.- Lizzie N., daughter of Amos and Hettie (Newswanger) Burkhart, was born at Stevens, Pa., Jan. 31, 1897; died at the Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., June 4, 1972; aged 75 y. 4 m. 4 d. On July 13, 1918, she was married to Wayne G. Shirk, who preceded her in death, Oct. 19, 1971. Surviving are 4 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Adam Keller, Ella-Mrs. Elmer N. Nolt, Verna-Mrs. Henry Weyant, and Mabel-Mrs. Willis Weaver), 2 sons (Leon B. and Raymond B.), 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. and 4 brothers (Samuel, Harry, Amos, and Elmer). She was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 7, in charge of Luke L. Horst, Benj. Weaver, and Wilmer Leaman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Styer.- Edwin, R., son of Edwin P. and Savilla (Reller) Styer, was born in Montgomery County, Pa., Oct. 22, 1894; died in Grand View Hospital, June 5, 1972; aged 77 y. 7 m. 13 d. He was married to Marian Ruth, who preceded him in death in 1922. Surviving are 2 children (Pearl S.-Mrs. Lester K. Moyer and E. Kermit Styer), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Savilla R. Styer, Mrs. Louis Heishman, and Mrs. Katie Kramer), and one brother (Walter R. Styer). He was a member of the Finland Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Sommers Funeral Home, Telford, Pa., in charge of Claude M. Shisler and David K. Benner; interment in the Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Troyer.- Esther, daughter of Saul and Sadie (Mast) Kauffman, was born in Benton, Ohio, May 13, 1905; died at Sturgis Memorial Hospital, Sturgis, Mich., June 10, 1972; aged 67 y. 28 d. On Sept. 7, 1927, she was married to Clarence Hostetler, who preceded her in death in 1951. In January 1956 she was married to Elsworth A. Troyer, who died in 1965. Surviving are one son (Richard Hostetler), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Ora Miller), 6 stepsons (Kenneth, Cletus, Lowell, Clyde, Lotus, and Herbert Troyer), 8 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Verna, Ruth, and Naomi-Mrs. John Hershberger), and 2 brothers (Mast and Fred Kauffman). She was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 13, in charge of Dean Brubaker and James Carpenter; interment in the Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, Ind.
Wyse.- Emma Mae, daughter of John H. and Anna (Steinman) Saltzman, was born near Flanagan, Ill., Dec. 12, 1888; died June 11, 1972; aged 83 y. 5 m. 30 d. On Aug. 31, 1916, she was married to Samuel Wyse, who preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1957. Surviving are 3 children (Lorene-Mrs. Leonard Fisher, Marlin, and Eldon), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and 2 brothers (Eli and Edwin Saltzman). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Elmer and Alie), one sister (Mattie), and a great-grandson. She was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 13, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Vernon Gerig; interment in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.
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Derstine.- Rachel H., daughter of John and Mary (High) Overholt, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Nov. 20, 1880; died at Sellersville, Pa., May 16, 1972; aged 91 y. 6 m. 20 d. On June 9, 1900, she was married to Clayton H. Detweiler, who preceded her in death July 4, 1935. On May 1, 1943, she was married to Irvin Derstine, who died Feb. 10, 1950. Surviving are 2 sons (Raymond and Edwin), one foster son (Lester E. Smith), 4 stepchildren (Anna-Mrs. Edgar Brunner, Martha-Mrs. Lester Clemmer, Paul M. Derstine, and Mildred-Mrs.Curtis Godshall), 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Emma Godshall and Mrs. Laura Mae Brown). She wasa member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church,where funeral services were held May 20, in charge of John E. Lapp and Henry L. Ruth; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Eicher.- John P., son of Peter and Lovina (Schwartz) Eicher, was born Feb. 24, 1896; died at Huntertown, Ind., Apr. 17, 1972; aged 76 y. 1 m. 24 d. On May 17, 1917, he was married to Maryann Neuenschwander, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Caroline-Mrs.Walter Myers, Lovina, Anna-Mrs. Jack Lowe, Ruth-Mrs. George Blezinger, and Katherina-Mrs. Nelson Paulus), 3 sons (Daniel, Jack, and Abe), 12 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Sam, Joe, and Pete), and 2 sisters (Leah-Mrs. Ivan Kauffman and Rachel-Mrs. Lawrence Harbenson). One daughter (Mary) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Leo Mennonite Church, in charge of Earl Hartman and Robert Zehr; interment in Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery, Berne, Ind.
Eicher.- Maryann, daughter of Peter and Katherina (Nussbaum) Neuenschwander, was born Apr. 16, 1888; died at Huntertown, Ind., June 1, 1972; aged 84 y. 1 m. 16 d. On May 17,1917, she was married to John P. Eicher who preceded her in death Apr. 17, 1972. Surviving are 5 daughters (Caroline-Mrs. Walter Myers, Lovina, Anna-Mrs. Jack Lowe, Ruth-Mrs. George Blezinger and Katherina-Mrs.Nelson Paulus), 3 sons (Daniel, Jack, and Abe), 12 grandchildren, one sister (Anna Neuenschwander), and 2 brothers (Christian and Abraham). One daughter (Mary) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Leo Mennonite Church June 3, in charge of Earl Hartmanand Robert Zehr; interment in Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery, Berne, Ind.
Erb.- Daniel G., son of Daniel S. and Nancy (Gerber) Erb, was born near Kingwood, Ont, Sept. 30, 1918; died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ont., June 16, 1972; aged 53 y. 8 m. 17 d. On Sept. 29, 1948, he was married to Doris Roi, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Daniel, Murray, and Keith), 3 daughters (Barbara, Caroline, and Grace), his mother, 5 brothers (Elmer, John, Cornelius, Norman, and Allan), and one sister (Laura-Mrs. Harvey Nafziger). He was preceded in death by his father in 1948. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 19, in charge of Jacob Roes and Alvin Leis; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Gascho.- Magdalena, daughter of Michael and Magdalena (Schultz) Wagler, was born in Morningstar Twp., Ont., Oct. 8, 1902; died at the Listowel Hospital, June 11, 1972; aged 69 y. 8 m. 3 d. On Sept. 18, 1924, she was married to David Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Glen), one daughter (Betty-Mrs. Norman Gerber), 10 grandchildren, one brother (John), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Ezra Leis and Nancy-Mrs. Jacob Z. Lichty). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of (the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 13, in charge of Jacob Roes and Alvin Leis; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Haarer.- Fannie, daughter of William and Sovilla (Speicher) Eash, was born in Middlebury, Ind., June 17, 1890; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., June 22, 1972; aged 82 y. 5 d. On July 16, 1911, she was married toWilliam Haarer, who preceded her in death July 9, 1967. Surviving are 9 children (Aldine, Sylvester, Leonard, Paul, David, William, Samuel, Corona, and Mary), 33 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ivy Eash). She was a member of the Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 25, in charge of Orvin Hooley; interment in Shore Cemetery.
Johnson.- Byrdene, daughter of Vernon and Mabel (Wyse) Gerig, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 20, 1938; died suddenly of a heart attack at her home in Augusta, Ga., June 20, 1972; aged 33 y. 7 m. On Aug. 17, 1971, she was married to Dennis M. Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are her parents and 2 sisters (Marianna-Mrs. Edwin Roth and Elaine-Mrs. Dan Schrock). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 23, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Willard Leichty; interment in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.
King.- Mary S., daughter of Peter and Catherine (Richer) Stuckey, was born at Stryker, Ohio, May 2, 1889; died at the Miller Nursing Home, Louisville, Ohio, June 10, 1972; aged 83 y. 1 m. 8 d. On Jan. 18, 1914, she was married to Joseph H. Miller, who preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1941. In 1955 she was married to Eli King, who died Nov. 15, 1960. Surviving are 5 daughters (Delilah Swegheimer, Evelyn-Mrs. David Smith, Leona Miller, Laura-Mrs. Harold Hartman, and Lois-Mrs. Floyd Warner), 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 stepchildren (Dorothy-Mrs. Glenn Berneth and Laverne King), one son (Floyd), 3 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Klinger, Mrs. Malinda Short, and Leah-Mrs. Dan Stevens), and one brother (Elmer Stuckey). Two infant sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Beech Mennonite Church where funeral services were held June 13, in charge of Wayne North and 0. N. Johns; interment in church cemetery.
Langenwalter.- Marie Lydia, was born at Deer Creek, Okla., Dec. 27, 1899; died Apr. 3, 1972; aged 72 y. 3 m. 7 d. On Jan. 20, 1926, she was married to Edwin Langenwalter, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ann-Mrs.Walter Bloom, Jean-Mrs. Merrill Derstine, and Linda-Mrs. Willard Smith), 12 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Alma Dester and Hilda Leihti), and 2 brothers (Emil Dester and Herbert Dester). She was a charter member of the Oak Terrace Mennonite Church, Blountstown, Fla., where funeral services were held Apr. 6, in charge of John Eberly; interment in Pine Memorial Cemetery.
Messner.- Christiana (Sauder), was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 5, 1902; died at the Pocopson Home, June 6, 1972; aged 70 y. 3 m. 1 d. On Nov. 14, 1925, she was married to William Messner, who survives. She was a member of the Rockville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Martindale Mennonite Church June 9, in charge of J. Paul Graybill, Ira Kurtz, and Millard Shoup; interment in the Martindale Mennonite Cemetery.
Neumann.- Emanuel W., son of Henry and Elizabeth (Hartman) Neumann, was born at Metamora, Ill., Jan. 7, 1902; died suddenly at his home in Metamora, Ill., June 12, 1972; aged 70 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Dec. 2, 1924, he was married to Martha Springer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Roger and Harold), one daughter (Sylvia-Mrs. James Miller), 10 grandchildren, and one sister (Mabel-Mrs. Arthur Schrock). He was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June15, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.
Reil.- Edward, son of Peter and Magdalene (Stauffer) was born in Seward, Neb., Jan. 19, 1903; died of cancer at Edmonton, Alta., June 13, 1972; aged 69 y. 4 m. 25 d. On Dec. 8, 1931, he was married to ----- Holem who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters(Eileen-Mrs. Oliver Westby and Maxine-Mrs. Merlan Calensh), 5 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Joe, Dave, John, and Ezra), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Solberg, Mrs. Mary Eaton, Mrs.Fanny Lyslo, and Mrs. Clara Vergette). He was preceded in death by one brother (William). He was a member of the Tofield Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held June 17, in charge of George Varghese and Linford Hackman; interment in Beechmount Cemetery, Edmonton.
Rohrer.- Martha H., was born Jan. 26, 1905; died May 2, 1972; aged 67 y. 3 m. 6 d. She was married to Abram Rohrer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Frances-Mrs. David Forry and Lois), 2 sons (]ay H. and Glenn H.), and 7 grandchildren. She was a member of the Landisville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Elmer Hertzler, Barton Gehman, and Arthur Miller; interment in the East Petersburg Cemetery. (Corrected copy from June 20.)
Teets.- Jessie Mae, daughter of Franklin A.and Lucy (Grady) Wilkins, was born at Mathias, W.Va., Jan. 12, 1894; died at the Skyland Terrace Nursing Home, Woodstock, Va., June 15, 1972; aged 78 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Apr. 14, 1910, she was married to Moses Teets, who preceded her in death Feb. 26, 1939. Surviving are 8 sons (Chester, Clifton, Ivan, Orville, Moses, Vane, David, and Frank), 2 daughters (Ruby-Mrs. Elmer Funk and Shirley-Mrs. Boyd Fink), 2 grandchildren who were reared in her home (Carol-Mrs. Donald Yankey and Garry Wilt), 33 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 2 brothers(Roy and Andrew Wilkins), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. D. D. Wilkins). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 19, in charge of S. A. Shank, M. C. Showalter, and A. T. Rollins; interment in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mathias,W.Va.
Webb.- George Wesley, was born in northern Missouri, July 12, 1881; died at McMinnville, Ore., Mar. 27, 1972; aged 90 y. 8 m. 15 d. He was married to Lizzie Kruse, who preceded him in death in 1950. In Nov. 1956 he was married to Rhoda Shenk Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Clifford Webb and Minnie Jackson), stepchildren, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Jewel Griffin). He was a member of the Sheridan Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sheridan, Ore., Mar. 29, in charge of Raymond Mishler and Joe Yoder; interment in Orting, Wash.
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Bratton.- Rose Marie, daughter of Dominic and Anna Pica, was born in Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 4, 1932; died of heart failure at McVeytown, Pa., June 28, 1972; aged 39 y. 6 m. 24 d. In July 1951 she was married to Galen Bratton, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Lorrane and Rodney), and one sister (Mrs. Joseph Wal). One daughter (Karen) preceded her in death in 1955. She was a member of the Mattawana Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Booth Funeral Home, McVeytown, Pa., in charge of Ross Metzler, Elam Glick, and Newton Yoder; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery, Mattawana, Pa.
Ebersol.- Alvin S., son of Isaac and Malinda (Miller) Ebersol, was born near Kokomo, Ind., July 17, 1905; died in the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, June 29, 1972; aged 66 y. 11 m. 12 d. On June 12, 1935, he was married to Carrie Suter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Glendola - Mrs. Lauren Burkey, and Marion-Mrs. Leroy Kauffman), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Savilla Ebersol and Beulah-Mrs. Lawrence Butts), and 4 brothers (Leroy, Emery, Menno, and Joseph). He was a member of the Emma Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 2, in charge of Amos 0. Hostetler, Ivan Miller, and Kenneth Bontreger. Interment in Bontrager Cemetery.
Emenheiser.- Katie B., daughter of Levi and Kate (Bucher) Zimmerman, was born in Cumberland Co., Mar. 19, 1894; died at St. Joseph Hospital, Mar. 10, 1972; aged 77 y. 11 m. 20 d. On Mar. 9, 1932, she was married to Reuben Emenheiser, who preceded her in death. She is survived by 2 step-grandchildren, 6 step-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Benjamin and Joseph), and one sister (Mrs. Susan Harbold). One son (Levi) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Risser Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church Mar. 13, in charge of Paul G. Ruhl and Ralph Ginder; interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Gingerich.- Allan, son of Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Z. Gingerich, was born in Wilmot Twp., Dec. 3, 1900; died suddenly at his home at Baden, Ont., June 24, 1972; aged 71 V, 6 m. 11 d. On Jan. 10, 1926, he was married to Mattie Erb, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ralph), 2 daughters (Reta-Mrs. Anson Bender and Marjorie-Mrs. Kenneth Jantzi). and 9 grandchildren. He was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 26, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber, Allan Schwartzentruber, and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Church Cemetery.
Hostetler.- Caroline, daughter of Isaiah N. and Mary J. Hostetler, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Aug. 7, 1886; died of a heart condition at the Wayne Co., Hospital, June 21, 1972; aged 85 y. 10 m. 14 d. She was preceded in death by her parents and 7 brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Plainview Mennonite Church, Aurora, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Hunter Funeral Home, Millersburg, Ohio, in charge of Elmer Stoltzfus; interment in the Walnut Creek Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin.- James Lee, son of Ralph S. and Amy (Martin) Martin, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Mar. 13, 1935; died of pulmonary edema at Strasburg, Pa., June 12, 1972; aged 37 y. 2 m. 30 d. On Feb. 11, 1956, he was married to Dorothy Ranck, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James, Jr., and Rodney), 2 daughters (Carol and Karen), 3 brothers (Raymond D., J. Herbert, and John H.), and one sister (Mrs. Judy Leaman). He was a member of the Neffsville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 15, in charge of John R. Martin and Robert Lee Shreiner; interment in Strasburg, Pa.
Myers.- Ezra, B., son of Harvey and Lizzie (Richert) Myers, was born in Bucks Co., Sept. 23, 1894; died at Fountainville, Pa., June 26, 1972; aged 77 y. 9 m. 3 d. On Jan. 15, 1916, he was married to Elsie Myers, who preceded him in death Dec. 27, 1968. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Henry Myers and Mrs. Frank Troester), 3 sons (Herbert, Norman, and George), 19 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Bertha Chittick and Mrs. Laura H. Aldeman). He was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 30, in charge of Joseph L. Gross, Roy Bucher, and J. Silas Graybill; interment in the Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Newcomer.- W. Ira, son of Henry and Alevia (Detweiler) Newcomer, was born near Rittman, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1883; died at the West View Manor, Wooster, Ohio, June 25, 1972; aged 89 y. 4 m. 18 d. On Nov. 26, 1908, he was married to Laura Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. Wilbert Fisher and Doris-Mrs. Marvin Hostetler), 2 sons (Elban and Floyd), 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Mabel Lytle). He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 28, in charge of Aden Yoder, James Steiner, and Marvin Hostetler; interment at Wadsworth, Ohio.
Peachey.- Salome, daughter of Enoch W. and Mary (Yoder) Bender, was born at Springs, Pa., Feb. 29, 1896; died of coronary disease of the heart, June 20, 1972; aged 76 y. 3 m. 20 d. On Jan. 2, 1916; she was married to Shem Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Mark, Paul, Lois-Mrs. Allen Yoder, Rhoda-Mrs. Norman Moore, Ruth-Mrs. Rod Happel, Laban, Anna-Mrs. Paul Shenk, Esther-Mrs. Harry Lefever, Urbane, and Mary Jane-Mrs. Loren Lind), 28 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Milton and Norman Bender). She was a member of the Bart Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 25, in charge of Amos Bontrager and Melville Nafziger.
Reeb.- Henry, son of Henry and Katherine (Bauer) Reeb, was born at Kesk-Astel, Germany, Sept. 14, 1892; died at the Hopedale, (Ill.) Hospital, June 25, 1972; aged 79 y. 9 m. 11 d. On Mar. 9, 1916, he was married to Lydia Birky, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ervin Reeb), 4 daughters (Mrs. Melvin Nafziger, Mrs. James Ulrich, Mrs. Kenneth Ulrich, and Mrs. Robert McMakin), 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 27, in charge of Ivan Kauffmann; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
Shantz.- Mary M., daughter of Moses M. and Rosina (Bacher) Burkholder, was born at Hubbard, Ore., July 23, 1895; died of heart failure at Brooks Hospital, June 22, 1972; aged 76 y. 10 m. 30 d. On Mar. 6, 1918, she was married to Abram Weber, who preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1969. On Oct. 6, 1970, she was married to Lloyd Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. John Martin, Fern-Mrs. Clarence Toman, Edna-Mrs. Norman Torkelson, Wilma-Mrs. Jake Friesen, and Florence-Mrs. Sydney Martin), one stepdaughter (Gladys-Mrs. Joe Diller), 2 sons (Norman and Lloyd Weber), one stepson (Royden Shantz), 37 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one sister (Annie-Mrs. Marlin Brubaker), and 2 brothers (Joseph and Levi Burkholder). She was a member of the Duchess Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 26, in charge of C. J. Ramer and Gordon Buschert; interment in the Duchess Cemetery.
Sheaffer.- William Z., son of Peter and Annie Sheaffer, was born in West Donegal Twp., Dec. 22, 1889; died at Elizabethtown, Pa., July 3, 1972; aged 82 y. 6 m. 11 d. He was the last survivor of his immediate family. He was a member of Good Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 5, in charge of Jay Bechtold and Russell Baer; interment in Good Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana