Bender, R. Kevin, infant son of Paul and Leona (Miller) Bender, was born in Lewistown, Pa., Jan. 15, 1972; died in Lewistown, Pa., Feb. 10, 1972; aged 26 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Lois - Mrs. Roger Arnold and Miriam), four brothers (John, Roy, Loren, and Titus), and his maternal grandmother (Mrs. Viola Miller). Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home Feb. 12, in charge of Raymond R. Peachey; interment at the Allensville Cemetery.

Borntrager, Orvin J., son of Jacob C. and Ida (Yoder) Borntrager, was born in Topeka, Ind., Mar. 12, 1940; died from a brain tumor at University Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 31, 1971; aged 31 y. 9 m. 19 d. On June 5, 1960, he was married to Betty Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Lynette, Lana, and Orvin Dale), his parents, 4 sisters (Anna, Mary ­ Mrs. Martin Keeley, Sally - Mrs. Leroy Hochstetler, and Susie - Mrs. Mahlon Nisly), 3 brothers (Alvin, Ervin, and Marvin). He was a member of the Hudson Lake Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 2, in charge of Aden Horst; interment in New Carlisle Cemetery.

Eichelberger, Joel Valentine, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Birky) Eichelberger, was born in Decatur Co., Kan., Feb. 14, 1887; died at his home in Shickley, Neb., Feb. 13, 1972; aged 84 y. 11 m. 30 d. On Mar. 18, 1909, he was married to Katie Ann Lauber, who preceded him in death Apr. 1, 1942. On May 31, 1953, he was married to Mabel Gingrich, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Florence Lichti, Wilbur, Grace Schroeder, Ray, Clayton, Lois Regier, and Ila Dennis), 24 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Aaron, Alvin, and Menno), and 2 sisters (Emma Troyer and Lydia Lauber). He was preceded in death by 3 sons (an infant son, Floyd, and John) and one daughter (Esther Bisbee). He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 15, in charge of Lee Schlegel, Peter Kennel, Fred Reeb, and Jacob Birky; interment in nearby cemetery.

Fisher, Mary Edith, daughter of Jacob L. and Annie M. (Hess) Chambers, was born in West Willow, Pa., Jan. 9, 1896; died in Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 21, 1971; aged 75 y. 11 m. 12 d. She was married to Gideon K. Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (G. Kenneth, Esther - Mrs. Orlin Leichty,
Mabel I., Rachel M., and John L), 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Jacob and David A. Chambers), and one sister (Martha - Mrs. Aaron Blank). She was a member of the Rossmere Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Chestnut Street Mennonite Church Dec. 24, in charge of Daniel E. Miller, Robert E. McMorris, and
Christian E. Beiler; interment in Mellinger's Mennonite Cemetery.

Graber, Leah L., daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Lederman) Yoder, was born in Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1885; died at the Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Feb. 10, 1972; aged 86 y. 3 m. 9 d. On Feb. 12, 1912, she was married to Menno Graber, who preceded her in death Dec. 25, 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Milo and
Roy), 2 daughters (Ruth and Dorcas), 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. One daughter (Esther), 3 sisters, and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Ind., where funeral services were held Feb. 13, in charge of John C. King; interment
in Leo Cemetery.

Herr, George W., son of Ben and Susan (Burkholder) Herr, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa., Feb. 22, 1894; died in Farmersville, Pa., Jan. 11, 1972; aged 77 y. 10 m. 20 d. He was married to Anna Mary Buchen, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ben and Aaron), one daughter (Martha - Mrs. Isaac Widders), 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and one sister. One daughter (Ruth) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 14, in charge of Amos Sauder and Charles Wert; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Hunsberger, Monroe N., son of Peter L. and Mary N. Hunsberger, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Mar. 8, 1903; died at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 9, 1972; aged 68 y. 11 m. 1 d. On Sept. 25, 1926, he was married to Mabel S. Gahman, who preceded him in death May 3, 1971. Surviving are 8 sons (Millard, Lester, Nelson, Monroe, Jr., Glenn, David, Titus, and John 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), 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. One daughter (Marie) and one son (Merrill) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Perkasie Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Deep Run Mennonite Church Feb. 13, in charge of James M. Lapp and Abram Yothers; interment in Deep Run Mennonite Cemetery.

Kauffman, Bruce A., son of John F. and Kathryn (Shoup) Kauffman, was born in Altoona, Pa., July 25, 1889; died in Martinsburg, Pa., Feb. 14, 1972; aged 82 y. 6 m. 20 d. On Mar. 15, 1917, he was married to Carrie Gable, who preceded him in death Oct. 11, 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Florence - Mrs. Harry W. Miller), 2 sons (Paul L. and Eli), 13 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Martinsburg Mennonite Church Feb. 16, in charge of Nelson R. Roth, D. I. Stonerook, and Harold F. Horst; interment in Kauffman Cemetery.

Lengacher, Leah D., daughter of Jacob R. and Barbara (Delagrange) Lengacher, was born near Grabill, Ind., Feb. 21, 1910; died at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 6, 1972; aged 61 y. 11 m. 16 d. Surviving are one foster son (Larry Roth), one foster daughter (Mrs. Beverly Grabill), 6 foster grandchildren, 2 brothers (Lewis E. and Jess T. Lengacher), and 3 sisters (Ann - Mrs. Herman Levy, Emma - Mrs. Henry Zehr, and Margaret - Mrs. Chalmers Fleck). Two brothers (Joseph and Victor) preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, in charge of John C. King; interment in Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill, Ind.

Martin, Clara Ellen, daughter of Michael and Christina (Gerber) Troyer, was born near Topeka, Ind., Oct. 23, 1875; died at the Good Samaritan Center, Manson, Iowa, Feb. 8, 1972; aged 96 y. 3 m. 16 d. On Oct. 19, 1897, she was married to Amos J. Martin, who preceded her in death Feb. 29, 1968. Surviving are 3 sons (Clarence, Owen, and Orie), 3 daughters (Iva, Elsie, and Vera - Mrs. Robert Brown), 2 sisters (Dora - Mrs. Sam Yoder and Ida - Mrs. Ralph Musselman), 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 11, in charge of Walter Smeltzer and Nick Stoltzfus; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Oyer, Elmira, daughter of John and Mary (Springer) Naffziger, was born in Hopedale, Ill., Feb. 17, 1888; died at Gibson City (Ill.) Hospital, Feb. 10, 1972; aged 83 y. 11 m. 24 d. On Nov. 5, 1913, she was married to Samuel Oyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Vilas and Verle), one daughter (Leta Eichelberger) 9 grandchildren, one brother (Alphia Naffziger), and one sister (Leah - Mrs. Ted Springer). Four brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 12, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in East Bend Cemetery.

Shaum, Warren, son of Leander and Catherine (Holdeman) Shaum, was born Aug. 7, 1891; died at his home in Elkhart, Ind., Aug. 5, 1971; aged 79 y. 11 m. 29 d. On Dec. 14, 1916, he was married to Amy V. Good, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Florence - Mrs. Devon Risser and Elsie - Mrs. Kenneth Zook), 11 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. On June 28, 1936, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Holdeman Church. He also served a small church at Brethren, Mich. At the time of his death he was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, New Paris, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Aug. 8, in charge of Harold Myers, Floyd Stutzman, and William Miller; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Smoker, Joseph, son of Isaac and Hannah (Zook) Smoker, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa., Jan. 14, 1887; died Jan. 16, 1972; aged 85 y. 2 d. He was married to Rachel Lapp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Mae - Mrs. Samuel Kauffman, Norman, and Arthur), 12 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. One son and one daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Ridgeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Elam Lantz and Charles Good; interment in Ridgeview Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Emanuel, son of the late Crist and Mary (Albrecht) Swartzendruber, was born near Wellesley, Ont., June 18, 1893; died at his home in Pigeon, Mich., Feb. 5, 1972; aged 78 y. 7 m. 18 d. On Mar. 18, 1920, he was married to Katherine Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth), one son (Harvey), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Allen), and one sister (Adeline - Mrs. Marion Shetler). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary - Mrs. John Jantzi) and 3 brothers. On Oct. 24, 1934, he was ordained to the ministry. He was ordained as bishop May 7, 1944. He served congregations in Michigan, Kentucky, and Indiana. He was a member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, in charge of Luke Yoder, Oakley Turner, Alvin Swartz, and Willard Mayer; interment in Pigeon River Cemetery.

Witmer, Anna S., daughter of Aaron and Annie Snader, was born Apr. 17, 1894; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) Osteopathic Hospital, Nov. 2, 1971; aged 77 y. 6 m. 15 d. She was married to Mahlon Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 foster children (Chester W. Wenger and Edna J. - Mrs. Francis A. Baker). 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Aaron, Moses, and Jacob), and 3 sisters (Amanda - Mrs. John High, Mabel - Mrs. Walter W. Weaver, and Sara L.). She was a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Groffdale Mennonite Church; interment in the Groffdale Cemetery.

Yoder, Orie B., son of Ephraim and Malinda Yoder, was born in Belleville, Pa., June 20, 1893; died unexpectedly at his home in Gap, Pa., Nov. 27, 1971; aged 78 y. 5 m. 7 d. On Nov. 19, 1914, he was married to Bena Smoker, who preceded him in death Mar. 19, 1960. Surviving are 3 daughters (Elmira - Mrs. George Esch, Ruth Anna, and Bessie), a foster daughter (Anna Drayton), 2 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Three sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 30, in charge of P. Melville Nafziger and Abner G. Stoltzfus; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, Robert E., son of David K. and Carrie (Yoder) Yoder, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., July 30, 1925; died of heart failure in Newport, Pa., Feb. 10, 1972; aged 46 y. 11 d. In Dec. 1953 he was married to Phyllis Parsons, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Vanessa F.), his parents, 2 brothers (Earl and Melvin), and 3 sisters (Shirley - Mrs. Lewis Rapp, Emma - Mrs. Dwight Glick, and Darlis - Mrs. Mervin Strawser). He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Newport, Pa., in charge or Marlin Kerstetter and Waldo E. Miller; interment in the Newport Cemetery.

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Bechler, Alma, daughter of Henry and Catherine (Shafer) Brenner, was born in Hay Twp., Ont., July 1, 1892; died of heart failure at Stanley Twp., Ont., Jan. 23, 1972; aged 79 y. 6 m. 22 d. On Dec. 1922, she was married to Joseph Bechler, who preceded her in death May 6, 1967. Surviving are 3 children (Ivan, John Henry, and Nola Scott) and 8 grandchildren. She was a member of the Zurich Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Westlake Funeral Chapel Jan. 25, in charge of Cyril K. Gingerich and Ephraim Gingerich; interment in Goshen Mennonite Cemetery,
Zurich, Ont.

Bricker, Amanda L., daughter of Henry and Sarah (Lehman) Bricker, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., Jan. 28, 1887; died at Menno-Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, Pa., Dec. 12, 1971; aged 84 y. 10 m. 14 d. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Anna and Maria) and one brother (Samuel). She was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 15, in charge of Omar R. Martin and Harold L. Hunsecker; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Fisher, Mary, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Hess) Chambers, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 9, 1896; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 21, 1971; aged 75 y. 11 m. 12 d. On Nov. 10, 1921, she was married to Gideon K. Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (G. Kenneth, Mabel, Esther - Mrs. Orlin Lichty, Rachel, and John), 2 brothers (Jacob and David), and one sister (Martha - Mrs. Aaron Blank). She was a member of the Rossmere Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Chestnut Street Church Dec. 24, in charge of Christian Beiler, Robert McMorris, and Daniel E. Miller; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Gingerich, Sarah Gascho, was born in Hay Twp., Ont., Oct. 17, 1884; died of heart failure at Bluewater Rest Home, Jan. 25, 1972; aged 87 y. 3 m. 8 d. On Dec. 9, 1905, she was married to Samuel Gingerich. who preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1961. Surviving are one daughter (Verna - Mrs. Alfred Ropp), 6 sons (Amos, Roy, Ervin, Wallace, Reuben, and Curtis), 27 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (Christian Gascho), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Emma Kipfer, Mrs. Ida Jantzi, and Mrs. Fannie Oesch). She was a member of the Zurich Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Westlake Funeral Chapel Jan. 27, in charge of Cyril K. Gingerich and Ephraim Gingerich; interment in the Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Ont.

Grove, Clara Rebecca, daughter of Martin B. and Katy Shank, was born in Allen County, Ohio, June 12, 1885; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., following complications from surgery for a broken hip Jan. 4, 1972; aged 86 y. 6 m. 23 d. She was married to Walter Grove, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sisters (Cora E. King and Elva Shank), and one brother (Lewis Shank). Funeral services were held at Gash's Funeral Home Jan. 6, in charge of John R. Mumaw; interment in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Hyattsville Md.

Hartzler, Martha, daughter of Peter and Barbara (Stalter) Saltzman, was born in El Paso, Ill., July 2, 1892; died at Minonk Manor Nursing Home, Feb. 22, 1972; aged 79 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Dec. 3, 1914, she was married to J. Roy Hartzler, who preceded her in death Dec. 13, 1966. Surviving are 10 sons (Harold, Alan, Glen, Edwin, Fred, John, Paul, Duane, Robert, and Melvin), 3 daughters (Mrs. Helen Bachman, Mrs. Leona Jansen, and Mrs. Mary Kirkton), 36 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and one grandchild. She was a member of the Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, in charge of David Eshleman; interment in Waldo Twp. Cemetery.

Johnson, Charles B., son of Charles and Elizabeth (Bergey) Johnson, was born at Lansdale. Pa., Oct. 9, 1883; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, Frederick, Pa., Feb. 20, 1972; aged 88 y. 4 m. 11 d. He was married to Stella K. Yoder, who preceded him in death Sept. 1966. Surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Y. - Mrs. Walter L. Anderson, Ella Y. - Mrs. Granville G. Moyer, and Ada Y. - Mrs. William H. Coulter), 4 sons (Henry Y., Clarence Y, John Y., and Robert Y.), 18 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral
services were held at the Robert W. Moyer Funeral Home, Souderton, Pa., Feb. 23, in
charge of Richard C. Detweiler; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Kolb, Arthur G., son of Amos and Lizzie (Good) Kolb, was born in Spring City, Pa.,
June 1, 1905; died suddenly at his home in Morris, Pa., Oct. 23, 1971; aged 66 y. 4 m. 22 d. On Oct. 19, 1927, he was married to Bertha Reeser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Arlene - Mrs. Charles Yoder, Reba - Mrs. Leonard Miller, Mildred - Mrs. Lester Halteman, and Miriam - Mrs. James Queer), one son (Kenneth), 11 grandchildren, his father, 4 brothers (Joseph, Samuel, Milton, and Matthew), and one sister (Mrs. Anna Cramer). He was pastor of the Morris Gospel Mission for almost 16 years. Funeral services were held at the Morris Gospel Mission Oct. 25, in charge of Carl Christman and at the Vincent Mennonite Church Oct. 27, in charge of Charles Gogel and Stanley Beidler; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Kulp, Herbert E., son of Howard and Clara (Ellenberg) Kulp, was born at Lederach, Pa., May 9, 1908; died of a heart attack at Telford, Pa., Jan 21, 1972; aged 63 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Mar. 30, 1929, he was married to Edna A. Souder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John S. Kulp), 5 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Laura Kramer and Mrs. Marian Hofreiter). He was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 25, in charge of Clinton Landis and Henry Ruth; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Learn, Lisa L., daughter of Charles and Carla M. (Herricht) Learn, was born at Pottstown, Pa., Nov. 12, 1960; died of intestinal blockage at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 8, 1972; aged 11 y. 2 m. 27 d. Surviving are her parents, the following brothers and sisters (Lori, Robert, Theresa, Karen, and Mitzi), 2 stepbrothers (Lee and David Gebhard), maternal grandmother (Mrs. Helen Herricht), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Earl M. Learn). She attended Hersteins Mennonite Sunday school. Funeral services were held at the L. W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown, Pa., Feb. 11, in charge of Stanley R. Freed; interment in Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, Pa.

Long, Rick, son of Byron and Elsie (Iben) Long, was born at Sterling, Ill., June 6, 1951; died from injuries received in an automobile accident, at Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., Feb. 12, 1972; aged 20 y. 8 m. 6 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Melvin), one sister (Carol), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Menno Long), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. George Iben). He was a member of the Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 15, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter; interment in Science Ridge Cemetery.

Martin, Andrew, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Yancy) Martin, was born in Lowville, N.Y., Mar. 13, 1875; died at Lowville, N.Y Jan. 28, 1972; aged 96 y. 10 m. 15 d. On Dec. 10, 1903, he was married to Barbara Streicher. who preceded him in death Dec. 27, 1920. On Apr. 27, 1950, he was married to Sarah Lyndaker, who died Aug. 16, 1965. Surviving are 2 daughters (Gertrude - Mrs. Ezra Schweitzer and Christina - Mrs. John Schwartzentruber), 4 sisters (Barbara Mathys, Katie Yousey, Elizabeth Zehr, and Minnie Farney). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Grace and Bertha) and one son (Christian). He was a member of the Croghan Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Naumburg Mennonite Church Jan. 31, in charge of Richard Zehr and Elmer Moser; interment in Kirschnerville, N.Y.

Musser, Israel L., son of Samuel and Mary (Leinbach) Musser, was born in Lancaster Co., Aug. 21, 1877; died Feb. 14, 1972; aged 94 y. 5 m. 24 d. He is survived by the following children (Noah G., Lizzie G., Anna C., Mary - Mrs. Eli Gehman, and Amos G.) 2 grandsons, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Musser, Mrs. Sallie Gehman, and Hettie Musser). He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 18, in charge of Luke Horst and Ben Weaver; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Rogers, Milton, son of John C. and Emmaline (Turner) Rogers, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 27, 1887; died very suddenly of a heart attack at his home, Feb. 19, 1972; aged 84 y. 4 m. 23 d. On Apr. 23, 1916, he was married to Susie Stutesman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Eula - Mrs. Alvin Swartz, Boyd, Hilda - Mrs. Harold Dahl, Ray, and Josephine - Mrs. Oland Kauffman), 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Edith - Mrs. Chris Yoder, Bitha, and Marie - Mrs. Otis Tolly), and 2 brothers (Grover and Ray). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Verna - Mrs. Ira Yoder and Charlotte - Mrs. Else Wenger) and 3 great-grandsons. He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 22, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Harvey Handrich.

Sauder, Susanna, daughter of Frank and Leah (Groff) Shantz, was born in Waterloo, Ont., Dec. 13, 1891; died of cancer at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 27, 1971; aged 79 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Nov. 12, 1919, she was married to Aaron Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Elmer), one daughter (Pearl - Mrs. Nelson Schnieder), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Annie Bearinger and Edna - Mrs. John Scheerer), and one brother (Moses Shantz). One daughter (Eileen) preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 1, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Simon Martin; interment in St. Jacobs Cemetery.

Shank, Esther M., daughter of Ephraim and Alice (McMullen) Gerlach, was born in Lancaster Co., Dec. 24, 1898; died at St. Joseph's Hospital Lancaster, Pa., from injuries received in an automobile accident, Jan. 16, 1972; aged 73 y. 23 d. On Mar. 27, 1921, she was married to Harry Mylin Shank, who preceded her in death Oct. 7, 1970. She is survived by 3 sons (Harry, Jr., E. Benjamin, and J. David), 3 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Melvin Martin, Naomi - Mrs. J. Donald Witmer, and Esther - Mrs. Elvin Sangrey), 21 grandchildren, one brother (Charles M. Gerlach), and 6 sisters (Elizabeth - Mrs. Martin Lefever, Mrs. Katie Hershock, Fannie Gerlach, Mrs. Mary Saurbaugh, Mrs. Alice Holtz, and Stella Gerlach). She was preceded in death by one son (Irvin), one daughter (Martha Jane), and one grandson. She was a member of the River Corner Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 19, in charge of C. Mylin Shank and David N. Thomas; interment in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Leroy K., son of Jacob L. and Susie (King) Stoltzfus, was born at Gap, Pa.,
June 23, 1923; died unexpectedly at his home Feb. 19, 1972; aged 48 y. 7 m. 27 d. On Dec. 1, 1942, he was married to Katie S. Petersheim, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Barbara - Mrs. Galen H. Martin, Elam J., Jacob L., Betsy, and Robert), 5 grandchildren, his stepmother (Mrs. Barbara King), and one sister (Sallie - Mrs. Levi Riehl). He was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 23, in charge of Ira Kurtz and Harvey Stoltzfus; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Stutzman, Frank, son of Adam and Amanda (Christner) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Neb., Jan. 31, 1885; died at a Rest Home in Chappell, Neb., Jan. 15, 1972; aged 86 y. 11 m. 15 d. On Dec. 18, 1912, he was married to Bess Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald and Russell), one daughter (Mary - Mrs. Warren Oswald), 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Minerva - Mrs. Ezra Yoder). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Dorothy - Mrs. Walter White), two brothers, and two sisters. He was a member of the Chappell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 18, in charge of Arthur Roth and Paul White; interment in the church cemetery.

Widrick, Katherine, daughter of Christian and Mary (Zehr) Lehman, was born in Croghan, N.Y., Mar. 10, 1905; died at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., Jan. 21, 1972; aged 66 y. 10 m. 11 d. On Oct. 26, 1927, she was married to Leon H. Widrick, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Derwood, Gerald, Douglas, and Glenn), 3 daughters (Imelda - Mrs. Ronald Hills, Maxine - Mrs. Vernon Nafziger, and Betty - Mrs. Norman Yousey), 22 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Benjamin, John, Erwin, Norman, William, and Addison), and 3 sisters (Ellen - Mrs. John Widrick, Adah - Mrs. Reuben Lyndaker, and Mary - Mrs. Seth Lehman). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were in charge of Abram Clemens.

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Bachman, John, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Schlabach) Bachman, was born near Metamora, Ill., Dec. 16, 1889; died at the Eureka Hospital, Feb. 7, 1972; aged 82 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Sept. 12, 1915, he was married to Mary Bachman, who preceded him in death Apr. 22, 1935. On Aug. 1, 1940, he was married to Mattie Reeser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Richard, John, Jr., Allan, and Paul), one daughter (Eileen - Mrs. Eldon Schertz), one stepson (Russell Bachman), 3 stepdaughters (Minerva - Mrs. John Reeb, Orpha - Mrs. Eugene Schertz, and
Mrs. Ruth Gross), 33 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Harry). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Silas and Edward) and 2 sisters (Emma and Louisa). He was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 9, in charge of Robert Harnish and James Detweiler; interment in Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.

Burkey, Sarah, daughter of Moses and Rosina (Bacher) Burkholder, was born in Marshall Co., Ind., Sept. 10, 1890; died at her home at Beaver Crossing, Neb., Feb. 17, 1972; aged 81 y. 5 m. 7 d. On Mar. 10, 1921, she was married to John C. Burkey, who preceded her in death Nov. 26, 1969. Surviving are one daughter
(Esther Nisly), 2 sons (Willis and Lloyd), one stepson (Floyd), 25 grandchildren and stepgrandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joe and Levi), and 2 sisters (Mary Shantz and Anna Brubacher). She was preceded in death by one stepson, 4 brothers, and 2 grandsons. She was a member of the West Fairview Mennonite
Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Dale Oswald; interment in the
church cemetery.

Gascho, Joel, son of Joseph and Barbara (Erb) Gascho, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Nov. 26, 1899; died of a coronary at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Ont.. Feb. 23, 1972; aged 72 y. 2 m. 28 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Samuel, Norman, and Edwin), and 2 sisters (Frances - Mrs. Percy Clark and Mrs. Mary Ravelle). He was a member of the Zurich Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Westlake Funeral Chapel Feb. 25, in charge of Cyril K. Gingerich and Ephraim Gingerich; interment in Goshen Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Ont.

Hostetler, Thersa, daughter of Milo and Clara Hooley, was born Jan. 8, 1904; died at Lagrange County Hospital, Lagrange, Ind., Feb. 22, 1972; aged 68 y. 1 m. 14 d. On Mar. 8, 1924, she was married to Amos 0. Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Mervin, Meredith, and Mark, 2 foster daughters (Marie - Mrs. Walter Hostetler and Betty - Mrs. Dean Kauffman, 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, her father and stepmother, 2 brothers (Roy and Leonard), and 2 sisters (Ruth - Mrs. Paul Hostetler and Weltha - Mrs. Elmer Miller). She was preceded in death by 5 children and one grandson. She was a member of the Emma Mennonite Church, where her husband has been serving in the ministry for nearly 48 years. Funeral services were held at the Emma Church Feb. 24, in charge of Ivan Miller, Joe Swartz, and Kenneth Bontreger.

Jennings, William, was born in east Tennessee, Oct. 27, 1874; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 8, 1972; aged 97 y. 3 m. 12 d. On Oct. 6, 1894, he was married to Anna Good, who preceded him in death Dec. 21, 1965. Surviving are 6 sons (Henry, Ervin, Joseph, William E., Ethan, and John) and 5 daughters (Mrs. Stella Berkey, Mrs. Ada Wade, Mrs. Lina Swope, Mrs. Clara Rabar, and Mrs. Anna Brunk). He was ordained to the ministry Jan. 7, 1914, and to the office of bishop May 23, 1924. He served the congregations at Knoxville and Concord, Tenn. He was also well known as an evangelist. He was a member of the Mennonite Church at Concord, Tenn. Funeral services were held at Weavers Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 10, in charge of Alvin Kanagy and Mahlon Blosser; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Lehman, Vesta, daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Miller) Witmer, was born at New Springfield, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1887; died of a heart ailment at the Little Forest Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1972; aged 85 y. 29 d. On Nov. 23, 1905, she was married to Homer F. Lehman, who preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1965. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Joe Burkholder and Mrs. Glenn Coy), one son (Roy), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Russell Rover and Mrs. Levi Hurst). She was a member of the Leetonia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Seederly-Mong Funeral Home Feb. 22, in charge of Rod Weber; interment in Midway Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Moose, Menno A., son of Jacob and Mary (Zook) Moose, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1890; died in the Overlook Medical Clinic, Feb. 24, 1972; aged 81 y. 4 m. 13 d. On Apr. 3, 1917, he was married to Saloma Lantz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Duane A., R. Irvin, and C. Dale), 2 daughters (Laura - Mrs. Paul Fyffe and Gladys - Mrs. Frank McFall), 15 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, one daughter, 2 sisters, and 3 brothers. He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Sharp Funeral Home, New Wilmington, Pa., Feb. 26, in charge of Leonard D. Hershey and Elwin Gee; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Mumaw, Minnie Mary, daughter of David and Barbara (Yoder) Hostetler, was born near Weilersville, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1883; died at her home, Feb. 16, 1972; aged 88 y. 11 m. 24 d. On Jan. 30, 1913; she was married to Harry Mumaw, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Mark) and 2 daughters (Gladys and Ethel). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where her husband served as deacon. Funeral services were held at the Salem Church Feb. 20, in charge of Leon Shrock, D. W. Hilty, Rudy L. Stauffer. and Frank Sturpe; interment in Maple Grove Memorial Park.

Peachey, Arlan D., son of Glenn E. and Bertha (Byler) Peachey, was born at Petersburg, Pa., Jan. 24, 1954; died at his home Feb. 25, 1972; aged 18 y. 1 m. 1 d. Surviving are his parents, 5 sisters (Lucille, Glenda - Mrs. Donald Hartzler, Sharon, Marlene, and Ronda), and 3 brothers (Sheldon, Mark, and Timothy). He was a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 27, in charge of Paul Bender, Raymond R. Peachey, and Elrose Hartzler; interment in Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Schertz, Lloyd D., son of August and Emma (Ulrich) Schertz, was born near Metamora, Ill., Apr. 25, 1905; died Feb. 8, 1972; aged 66 y. 9 m. 14 d. In 1932 he was married to Clara Zehr, who died Mar. 28, 1938. On June 15, 1941, he was married to Vera Stalter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard and Jay), 3
daughters (Jean - Mrs. W. A. Redekopp, Vietta - Mrs. David Hartzler, and June), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Ray), and 2 sisters (Blanche - Mrs. Emery Heiser and Hilda - Mrs. Raymond Heiser). He was preceded in death by one sister. He was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 12, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.

Weber, Charlene Joy, daughter of Amos and Grace (Bauman) Weber, was born in Kitchener, Ont., July 12, 1963; was instantly killed when struck by a car in Ruinham Twp., where she lived, Jan. 17, 1972; aged 8 y. 6 m. 4 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Calvin and Glen), and her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bauman). Funeral services were held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, in charge of Orrie Gingrich and Glenn Brubacher; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Luman H., son of Amos and Amanda (Smucker) Yoder, was born at Smithville, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1888; died at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 26, 1972; aged 83 y. 11 m. 11 d. On Mar. 1, 1911, he was married to Melissa Ralston, who preceded him in death Feb. 10, 1971. Surviving are one son (Amos J.), 4 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church. A memorial service was held at Tuttle Avenue, in charge of John M. Shenk. Funeral services were held at Warwick River Mennonite Church, Newport News, Va., Jan. 30, in charge of Truman Brunk and Kenneth Good; interment in the church cemetery.

Yoder, Melissa Mae, daughter of Samuel and Mae (Graves) Ralston, and foster daughter of David Hilty, Nampa, Idaho, was born at North Creek, Ohio, May 6, 1890; died in Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 10, 1971; aged 81 y. 9 m. 3 d. On Mar. 1, 1911, she was married to Luman Yoder. Surviving is one son (Amos J. Yoder), 4 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held, in charge of Michael Shenk. Funeral services were held at the Warwick River Mennonite Church, Newport News, Va., in charge of Truman Brunk and John Shenk; interment in the Warwick River Mennonite Cemetery.

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Kreider, Lois, daughter of Edward Z. and Alice (Troyer) Yoder, was born at Hubbard, Ore., July 6, 1915; died at her home in Wadsworth, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1972; aged 56 y. 6 m. 27 d. On June 8, 1941, she was married to Charles Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jan and Gerald), 2 brothers (Paul E. and Edward Z. Yoder), 3 sisters (Mrs. Katie Miller, Mrs. Charity Wolfer, and Mrs. Marjorie Larson). Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church on Feb. 5, in charge of Phil Gould and Adem J. Yoder; interment at Wadsworth, Ohio.

Raifsnider, Lloyd M., Jr., son of Jacob and Amanda (Slothour) Raifsnider, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., July 23, 1908; died of cancer at his home in Columbia, Pa., Feb. 4, 1972; aged 63 y. 6 m. 12 d. On Dec. 24, 1932, he was married to Ethel Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are the following children (Lloyd, Jr., Ethel - Mrs. Richard Zimmennan, Jerry, Wayne, Janice, Mrs. Roger Loftis, and John) and one sister (Velma). One infant daughter and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Columbia (Pa.) Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Clyde Kraft Funeral Home on Feb. 7, in charge of Paul Charles; interment in Habeckers Mennonite Cemetery, Mountville, Pa.

Smucker, Elmer F., son of Henry and Susan (Swartz) Smucker, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Dec. 14, 1886; died at his home at West Liberty, Ohio, Feb. 25, 1972; aged 85 y. 2m. 11 d. On Feb. 15, 1912, he was married to Nancy Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wilbert), 4 daughters (Mrs. Lucille Byler, Ruby - Mrs. Evan Blosser, Shirley - Mrs. Dwight Hostetler, and Caroline - Mrs. Ralph
Brenneman), 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary - Mrs. George Hostetler). He was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Kauffman Funeral Home on Feb. 28, in charge of Eldon King; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Swartz, Lydia, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Whitmer) Knepp, was born June 24, 1881; died at St. Joseph Hospital, Tawas City, Mich., Feb. 14, 1972; aged 90 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Jan. 2, 1902, she was married to Peter Swartz, who preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 1950. Surviving are 3 sons (Levi, John, and Elmer), 2 daughters (Rose - Mrs. William Jantzi and Edna - Mrs. Lloyd Bender), 21 grandchildren; 5 stepgrandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 infant children, one grandchild, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Her husband was the bishop of the Riverside Mennonite Church, Turner, Mich.

Thomas, Christian H., son of Abram H. and Susan (Harnish) Thomas, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 15, 1885; died at Whitehall Convalescent Center, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 19, 1972; aged 87 y. 4 d. He was married to Ada Francis Murray, who preceded him in death on Jan. 11, 1948. Surviving are 3 daughters (Verna - Mrs. Robert Gochenaur, Helen - Mrs. Lloyd Harnish, and Mary - Mrs. John Kilheffer), 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Jacob Lefever and Mrs. Lizzie Harnish). One son (Murry) preceded him in death on Jan. 19, 1944. He was a member of the New Danville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 22, in charge of David Thomas and Elias H. Groff; interment in Masonville
Mennonite Cemetery.

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