Basinger, Amos, son of Elias and Elizabeth (Baumgartner) Basinger, was born at Fortuna, Mo., Apr. 30, 1902; died as the result of a traffic accident, Mar. 1, 1973; aged 70 y. 10 m. On Feb. 5, 1933, he was married to Icie Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Doyle, Clarence, and Ralph), 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers (David and Walter), and 2 sisters (Mary and Bertha Basinger). He was preceded in death by one son and one sister. He was a member of the Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 4, in charge of Harold Zehr, A. Willard Shertzer, and Edwin Bontrager; interment in the Martins Mennonite Cemetery.

Betts, Leah M., daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Whitmer) Schmucker, was born at Sterling, Kan., May 9, 1885; died at Hutchinson, Kan., Mar. 1, 1973; aged 87 y. 9 m. 20 d. On Feb. 23, 1906, she was married to Frank A. Betts, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1950. Surviving are one son (Carl), 2 daughters (Fern - Mrs. Leo Showalter and Ruth - Mrs. Lawrence Miller), 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lavina Schmucker). She was a member of the Sterling Evangelical Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Elliot Chapel on Mar. 3, in charge of William Coleman and Allen Erb; interment in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.

Bitikofer, Paul M., son of Fred and Martha (Loucks) Bitikofer, was born in Canton, Kan., Aug. 3, 1914; died at the Bethany Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan., Mar. 7, 1973; aged 58 y. 7 m. 4 d. On Aug. 25, 1937, he was married to Margaret Lucas, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Pauline - Mrs. Milton Sanvold, Kathryn - Mrs. Willis Stutzman, Glen, David, and Peggy - Mrs. Chuck Owens), his mother, 16 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Melvin, Leroy, Allen, Henry, Ralph, and Clifford), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mabel Nunemaker and Mrs. Stella Sommerfeld). He was a member of the Argentine Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Spring Valley Mennonite Church, Canton, Kan., in charge of John Landis and James Hershberger; interment in the Spring Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Detweiler, Eva A., daughter of Andrew C. and Sallie (Alderfer) Derstine, was born in West Rockhill Twp., June 30, 1900; died of cerebral hemorrhage at Telford, Pa., Feb. 21, 1973; aged 72 y. 7 m. 22 d. On Dec. 25, 1920, she was married to Samuel R. Detweiler, who preceded her in death on July 24, 1949. Surviving are 2 children (Willard D. and Betty - Mrs. John B. Gehman), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Elsie A. Freed and Mrs. Abram K. Landis), and one brother (Stanley A. Derstine). She was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 26, in charge of Henry L. Ruth; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Ebersole, Harvey E., son of Martin and Amanda (Ebersole) Ebersole, was born in Conoy Twp., Pa., Oct. 11, 1875; died in the Orville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 27, 1973; aged 97 y. 4 m. 16 d. He was married to Katie Becker, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 brothers (Ephraim and Samuel E.) and one sister (Barbara E. Greenly). He was a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Henry Frank and George Leaman; interment in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Good, Alvin W., son of John and Mary (Rich) Good, was born in Minier, Ill., Dec. 30, 1893; died at the Hopedale Medical Center, Mar. 9, 1973; aged 79 y. 2 m. 7 d. On Feb. 2, 1919, he was married to Bessie Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Mrs. Marcella Kossen, Mrs. Oleta Bachman, Mrs. Eileen Nafziger, Mrs. Lola Kauffmann, Mrs. Helen Mumaw, and Mrs. Marilyn Kauffmann), 2 sons (Walter and John), 27 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Phoebe Litwiller, Mrs. Rosie Egli, Mrs. Esther Stichter, and Ruth Good). He was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 11, in charge of Lee Miller and Ivan Kauffmann; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Kreider, Parke M., son of Benjamin M. and Susan (Kreider) Kreider, was born in Paradise Twp., Pa., Dec. 12, 1903; died unexpectedly at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 13, 1973; aged 69 y. 2 m. 1 d. He was married to Anna Zink, who preceded him in death in 1967. He was later married to Edyth Andrew, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Paul D.) and one sister (Esther - Mrs. J. Ervin Denlinger). He was a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the George D. High Funeral Home on Feb. 16, in charge of Amos Sauder, Henry W. Frank, and Frank Shirk; interment in the Good Mennonite Cemetery.

Lutz, Clarence E., son of Abram B. and Annie (Erb) Lutz, was born in Lancaster Co.,
Pa., Aug. 19, 1903; died of a heart attack at his home in Elizabethtown, Pa., Mar. 5, 1973; aged 69 y. 6 m. 14 d. On Mar. 26, 1925, he was married to Ruth L. Herr, who preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 1972. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Elizabeth), 2 sons (James C. and John A.), and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Martha Jane and Esther Lois). He was ordained to the office of deacon on Dec. 15, 1932. On June 10, 1937, he was ordained as a minister and to the office of
bishop on Feb. 8, 1950. At the time of his death he was serving in the Elizabethtown and Cumberland districts. He was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 8, in charge of Russell J. Baer, H. Raymond Charles, and David N. Thomas; interment in the Salunga Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Naomi, daughter of John B. and Catherin (Yoder) Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 15, 1872; died at Wellman, Iowa, Mar. 9, 1973; aged 100 y. 4 m. 22 d. On Dec. 2, 1892, she was married to David D. Miller, who preceded her in death on July 26, 1952. Surviving are 5 daughters (Gertrude Brenneman, Katie E. - Mrs. George S. Miller, Olive Garber, Nettie Hershberger, and Mable - Mrs. John Berry), 2 sons (Ralph and Harold T.), 26 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. One daughter (Mary) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 11, in charge of Robert K. Yoder and Ronald Kennel; interment in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Miller, Sherman S., son of Enos and Emma (Gingerich) Miller, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, Jan. 23, 1901; died of a heart attack at Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 6, 1973; aged 72 y. 1 m. 11 d. On Dec. 3, 1922, he was married to Emma Miller, who preceded him in death on Apr. 11, 1933. On Oct. 27, 1935, he was married to Ida Yoder, who died in 1965. On Mar. 11, 1967, he was married to Ella Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Ellen - Mrs. Duane E. Yoder, Ruby - Mrs. Robert Schrock, Nita - Mrs. Daniel D. Miller, and Barbara - Mrs. Alie Eichelberger), 3 step-daughters, 21 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a number of stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 10, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Neff, Mary Ellen, daughter of John Leonard and Anna (Ebersole) Reisner, was born in Ayr, Neb., Oct. 26, 1881; died at the West View Manor Rest Home, Wooster, Ohio, Mar. 6, 1973; aged 91 y. 4 m. 8 d. In 1901 she was married to Samuel Good, who died in 1905. In 1915 she was married to Amos Neff, who died in 1951. Surviving are 2 children (Ethel Yoder and Charles Neff), 3 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Ann - Mrs. J. R. Allgyer and Naomi - Mrs. Harry Ditzel). She was a member of the Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Ill. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church on Mar. 8, in charge of Peter B. Wiebe; interment in the Oak Grove Church Cemetery.

Pletcher, Sadie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nunemaker, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., Sept. 6, 1894; died of a heart attack on Feb. 27, 1973; aged 78 y. 5 m. 21 d. On June 22, 1922, she was married to Elmer Pletcher, who preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1963. Surviving are one daughter (Beulah - Mrs. Earl Ganger), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Earl), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Ida Newcomer, Mrs. Mae Jacobs, and Grace Nunemaker). She was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of Mahlon D. Miller, interment in
the Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Stoltzfus, David M., son of Aaron K. and Katie (Mast) Stoltzfus, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Aug. 22, 1898; died of a heart attack at Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 3, 1973; aged 74 y. 6 m. 9 d. On Nov. 22, 1921 he was married to Mattie Smoker who preceded him in death Mar. 27, 1963. On May 12, 1964 he was married to Hilda Yoder who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Wilmer and Ralph), 9 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Raymond Yoder, Esther - Mrs. Wendell Hosteller, Ruth - Mrs. Omar Beam, Elsie - Mrs. Joseph Petersheim, Edna - Mrs. Harold Martin, Grace - Mrs. Elmer Sensenig, Mrs. Vera Yoder, Romaine - Mrs. Burdell Stucky and Fern - Mrs. Dennis Clemmer), 41 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. One grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Mar. 8, in charge of Ira Kurtz, Aaron F. Stoltzfus and Nathan Stoltzfus; interment in the Conestoga Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder, Catherine L., daughter of Christian L. and Lydia (King) Yoder, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Dec. 12, 1908; died Mar. 11, 1973; aged 64 y. 2 m. 27 d. Surviving is one brother (Christian Yoder). She was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 14, in charge of Millard Shoup, Harvey Stoltzfus, and Ira A. Kurtz; interment in the Conestoga Cemetery.

Yoder, Samuel K., son of Jacob T. and Sally (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa.,
July 7, 1892; died of heart failure at his home in Belleville, Pa., Mar. 12, 1973; aged 80 y. 8 m. 5 d. On Jan 4, 1917, he was married to Katie C. Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David R.), one daughter (Mrs. Bertha A. Hartzler), 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Aaron S. Yoder). He was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of John B. Zook, Paul Bender, and Gerald Peachey; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

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Brunk, William M., son of Martin and Mary (Shank) Brunk, was born in Waynesboro, Va., Feb. 1, 1888; died at the Community Hospital East, Salem, Ohio, Mar. 16, 1973; aged 85 y. 1 m. 15 d. On Dec. 24, 1908, he was married to Orpha Metzler, who preceded him in death on Apr. 13, 1933. On June 8, 1936, he was married to Pearl Nussbaum, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Letha ­ Mrs. David Wenger and Mary ­ Mrs. George Nicolette), 3 stepchildren (Mrs. Ray Zehr, Oris Nussbaum, and Lowell Nussbaum), 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 6 stepgrandchildren. He was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 20, in charge of Ernest Martin and John Bartholomew; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

Detweiler, Cora G., daughter of Jeffrey and Katherine (Stutesman), Miller, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Jan. 21, 1901; died of cancer at Fairview, Mich., Mar. 15, 1973; aged 72 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Apr. 4, 1922, she was married to Oren L. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Mervin Carl, John M., Lowell C., and Revel O.), 2 daughters (Mary ­ Mrs. Lawrence Wyse and Lucille), 21 grandchildren, one sister (Fanny Miller), and 2 brothers (Roy and Willis L. Miller). Two children (Norma Louise and Virgil Wayne) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 18, in charge of Virgil S. Hershberger and Lloyd Miller; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

Haarer, Aldine, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., Sept. 6. 1912; died while undergoing surgery in the Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Mar. 10, 1973; aged 60 y. 6 m. 4 d. On July 26, 1942, he was married to Irma Lantz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (James, Richard, and Dennis), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Corona Weldy and Mrs. Joel Troyer), and 6 brothers (Sylvester, Leonard, Paul, David, William, and Samuel). He was a member of the Marion Mennonite Church, where he served as a deacon. Funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church on Mar. 13, in charge of Paul Lauver; interment in the Shore Cemetery.

Landis, Willis E., was born at Sterling, Ill., Oct. 6, 1887; died at the Polo Continental Nursing Home on Feb. 28, 1973; aged 85 y. 4 m. 22 d. On Apr. 23, 1917, he was married to Bertha Keiser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gerald and Howard). 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Bertha Long and Mrs. Pearl Long), and 2 brothers (Harry and Ray). He was a member of the Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter; interment in the Science Ridge Church Cemetery.

Martin, Salome, daughter of Abraham and Nancy (Mayer) Buehler, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Dec. 14, 1909; died of leukemia at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont., Jan. 17, 1973; aged 63 y. 1 m. 3 d. On Oct. 9, 1932, she was married to Amos B. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Martha and Mary), one son (Glen), one sister (Maggie), and 3 brothers (Allen, Edwin, and Norman). She was a member of the Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Rufus Jutzi; interment in the Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge.

Metzler, Margaret S., daughter of John and Sarah (Longenecker) Honsaker, was born at Masontown, Pa., Mar. 22, 1887; died at Roaring Spring, Pa., Mar. 16, 1973; aged 85 y. 11 m. 22 d. She was formerly married to Clarence B. Metzler. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Lois Unruh and Helen ­ Mrs. Richard Shaffer), 2 sons (Paul and L. C.), 15 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the Martinsburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 18, in charge of Nelson R. Roth and A. J. Metzler; interment in the Spring Hope Cemetery.

Miller, Edna M., was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1913; died in the Lagrange County Hospital, Dec. 17, 1972; aged 59 y. 1 m. 13 d. In 1935 she was married to Eli S. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Floyd, Glenn, and Dale), 2 daughters (Mrs. Arnold Thiessen and Rita), 6 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Mrs. Eli Miller, Amanda Schmucker, Mrs. Alma Mast, Mrs. Albert Swartzentruber, and Mrs. Uriah Miller). She was a member of the Marion Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church on Dec. 20, 1972.

Mishler, Milton J., son of John P. and Amanda (Kauffman) Mishler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Sept. 14, 1893; died from complications following surgery at the Lagrange County Hospital, Mar. 15, 1973; aged 79 y. 6 m. 1 d. On Dec. 5, 1914, he was married to Mary Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Merrill and Glenn), one daughter (Irene ­ Mrs. Marion Yoder), 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (John), and one sister (Modella ­ Mrs. Rufus Yoder). He was a member of the Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 20, in charge of Sylvester Haarer, Earley Bontrager, and Amos Hostetler; interment in Townline Cemetery.

Slaubaugh, Daniel Edwin, son of Simon and Lydia Slaubaugh, was born in Wild Horse, Colo., May 16, 1910; died of a heart attack at Wolford, N.D. Feb. 23, 1973; aged 62 y. 9 m. 7 d. On Feb. 10, 1935, he was married to Elizabeth Graber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Catherine ­ Mrs. David Shrock, Marion ­ Mrs. Charles Grumbo, Gloria ­ Mrs. Dennis Douville, and Paula ­ Mrs. Tom Eigsti), one son (Dan, Jr.), 7 grandchildren, and 10 brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler and Floyd Kauffman; interment in Lakeview Church Cemetery.

Weldy, Samuel R., son of George and Lucretia (Witmer) Weldy, was born in Olive Twp., Ind., Jan. 15, 1894; died at the Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Mar. 7, 1973; aged 79 y. 1 m. 20 d. On May 15, 1915, he was married to Alva Loucks, who preceded him in death in 1960. Surviving are 3 sons (Maurice L., Dale D., and Keith), one daughter (Miriam Weldy), 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Nelson and Glenn), and 2 sisters (Mary ­ Mrs. E. O. Hilty and Edna ­ Mrs. Raymond D. Yoder). He was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Mennonite Church on Mar. 10, in charge of Willard Conrad and Samuel Hostetler; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Yoder, Amanda, daughter of Peter and Anna (Weldy) Hartman, was born in Locke Twp., Ind., Oct. 25, 1881; died at the Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Mar. 14, 1973; aged 91 y. 4 m. 17 d. On Mar. 10, 1906, she was married to Moses H. Yoder, who preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1951. Surviving are one daughter (Bertha ­ Mrs. Fred Stichter), 4 sons (Lloyd, Ray, Melvin, and Victor), 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary ­ Mrs. Elmer Christophel and Emma ­ Mrs. Chris Hartman). One son, Elmer, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Leinhart's Funeral Home on Mar. 17, in charge of Willard Conrad; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Yoder, Caleb, son of Jacob and Katie (Basinger) Yoder, was born near Columbiana, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1899; died of a heart attack at his home near Columbiana, Ohio, Mar. 15, 1973; aged 74 y. 16 d. On Oct. 21, 1926, he was married to Ada Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (David, Wilbur, and Richard), 14 grandchildren, one sister (Edna Yoder), 2 brothers (Seth and Rudolph), and one foster brother (Henry Cox, Sr.). One son, Robert, died in infancy. In 1945 he was ordained as a deacon and served the Midway Church until his retirement. He was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 18, in charge of Ernest Martin; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

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Birky, Phoebe, daughter of Michael and Caroline Kerler, was born at Tiskilwa, Ill., Nov. 29, 1891; died Mar. 10, 1973; aged 81 y. 3 m. 9 d. On Mar. 16, 1922, she was married to Joseph Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Caroline ­ Mrs. George Anderson, Elmer, and Dorothy ­ Mrs. Bert Ellis), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Elizabeth Wittrig). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Jake Birky and Sam Oswald; interment in Beemer Cemetery.

Blough, John E., son of Samuel and Sarah (Thomas) Blough, was born Nov. 21, 1884; died at his home on Mar. 8, 1973; aged 88 y. 3 m. 16 d. He was married to Minnie ____, who preceded him in death in December 1968. He is survived by 2 daughters (Kathryn ­ Mrs. Laverne Schneider and Rena ­ Mrs. Elvin Holsopple), 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 5 brothers. He was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church Hollsopple, Pa., where funeral services were held on Mar. 10, in charge of Ross Metzler and Harry C. Blough; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Ebersole, Rebecca K., daughter of Solomon and Mary (Wenger) Horst, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Sept. 22, 1888; died of pneumonia at her home near Shippensburg, Pa., Feb. 28, 1973; aged 84 y. 5 m. 6 d. On Nov. 25, 1913, she was married to Reuben M. Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Cora M. and Mary A. ­ Mrs. Noah Wadel), 4 foster children (David H., Menno H., Susan H. Ebersole, and Vernice Goshorn), 9 stepgrandchildren, 3 foster grandchildren, and one foster brother (Benjamin Hershey). She was a member of the Rowe Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Amos E. Martin, Paul J. Martin, and William Wadel; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Heckler, Elizabeth M., daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Metz) Heckler, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Sept. 27, 1881; died of a cardiac arrest in Souderton, Pa., Mar. 5, 1973; aged 91 y. 5 m. 6 d. One brother (Harry Heckler) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Mar. 7, in charge of Willis Miller; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Herr, Esther M., daughter of John and Amanda (Brubaker) Heckman, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Dec. 22, 1910; died in the Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, Pa., Jan. 21, 1973; aged 62 y. 29 d. On Dec. 7, 1935, she was married to Enos H. Herr, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (J. Stanford, R. Wilbur, Enos F., Linden M., and E. Lester), 2 daughters (Twila ­ Mrs. J. Manjone and Mary R. ­ Mrs. Murray Kane), 9 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Margaret ­ Mrs. Jesse Glick and Mary E.), and 2 brothers (Roy W. and J. Titus ). She was a charter member of the Buffalo Mennonite Church, Lewisburg, Pa., where services were held on Jan. 23, in charge of Donald Lauver, John Erb, and James Brubaker; interment in the church cemetery.

Hess, Eva K., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Kulp) Lederach, was born in Lederach, Pa, Mar. 22, 1891; died of pulmonary infarction on Mar. 18, 1973; aged 81 y. 11 m. 24 d. On Mar. 24, 1914, she was married to Norman H. Hess, who preceded her in death in August 1952. Surviving is one brother (Willis K. Lederach). Two brothers (Mark and John) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 22, in charge of Willis Miller and Henry Ruth; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Honderich, Ida, daughter of Jonathan K. and Fannie (Yoder) Zook, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind.. Nov. 3, 1887; died at the Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Mar. 5, 1973; aged 85 y. 4 m. 2 d. On Feb. 17, 1907, she was married to Daniel Honderich, who preceded her in death in June 1970. Surviving are one son (Glen), 3 daughters (Gladys ­ Mrs. Elmer D. Yoder, Evelyne ­ Mrs. Victor Gardner, and Lois), 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ada ­ Mrs. Clarence Schrock, her twin; and Verda ­ Mrs. Mahlon Hartzler). She was a member of the Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 8, in charge of John Yoder; interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery.

Kauffman, Vernon Livingstone, son of David and Leah (Yoder) Kauffman, was born in Corning, Calif., Aug. 30, 1909; died of a heart attack at Salem Memorial Hospital on Mar. 26, 1973; aged 63 y. 6 m. 28 d. In 1934 he was married to Thelma Nickerson, who preceded him in death in April 1935. On July 31, 1937, he was married to Norma King, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Vernon Livingstone, Jr., Arden Eugene, Kenneth Wade, Howard Mark, and Wilbur Gene), 3 daughters (Marilyn Eileen Bacon, Margaret Elizabeth Butler, and Vesta Lucille), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Julia ­ Mrs. John Snyder and Margaret ­ Mrs. Paul Snyder), and one brother (Jacob). Two daughters (Carolyn Irene and Karen Joan) preceded him in death in 1964. He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 31, in charge of Paul Miller and Paul Brunner; interment in Zion Church Cemetery.

Landis, Ada B., daughter of David E. and Susan (Bucher) Landis, was born near Bainbridge, Pa., Dec. 10, 1894; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 14, 1973; aged 78 y. 3 m. 4 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Barbara Longenecker and Annie Landis). She was a member of Good Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Jay Bechtold and Russell J. Baer; interment in Good Mennonite Cemetery.

Rufenacht, Lydia, daughter of Joseph and Mary Goldsmith, was born near Ridgeville Corners, Ohio, Mar. 31, 1887; died at the Fairlawn Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1973; aged 85 y. 10 m. 28 d. On Jan. 23, 1930, she was married to Simon Rufenacht, who preceded her in death on June 12, 1954. She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Short's Funeral Home on Mar. 3, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Eckley Cemetery.

Saylor, Fannie, daughter of Peter and Polly (Weaver) Blough, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Mar. 29, 1887; died at the Lee Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Mar. 21, 1973; aged 85 y. 11 m. 22 d. On Apr. 14, 1908, she was married to Lemon Saylor, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Freeman, Robert, and Paul), 3 daughters (Ella, Edna ­ Mrs. Russel Yoder, and Emma ­ Mrs. Henry Sala), 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Jennie Saylor and Ella ­ Mrs. Webster Thomas). She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Blough Mennonite Church on Mar. 24, in charge of Harry C. Blough and Elvin Holsopple; interment in the Thomas Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Short, Cornelius, son of Amandus and Malinda Short, was born at Archbold, Ohio, July 3, l917; died at the Northcrest Nursing Home, Napoleon, Ohio, Mar. 21, 1973; aged 55 y. 8 m. 18 d. On Jan. 28, 1941, he was married to Bessie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lynn, Bruce, and Rick), 2 daughters (Beverly and Julie), 5 brothers (Nathaniel, Willis, Jesse, Paul. and Lawrence), and 2 sisters (Fannie ­ Mrs. Vern Gisel and Kathryn ­ Mrs. Jesse Nofziger). He was a member of the Spencer Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite Church on Mar. 24, in charge of Hubert Brown and Carl Yoder; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Westenberger, Henry L., son of Benjamin L. and Alice (Landis) Westenberger, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., Oct. 27, 1907; died as the result of a heart operation at Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Mar. 20, 1973; aged 65 y. 4 m. 21 d. On Dec. 26, 1929, he was married to Sarah Snavely, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth S. and Esther S. ­ Mrs. Alan Zeiset), 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mary L. and Edna L.). He was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 24, in charge of Walter Keener, Richard Frank, and Russell J. Baer; interment in Good Mennonite Cemetery.

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Brubaker, Maria S., daughter of Morris and Susan (Stauffer) Brumbach, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 14, 1900; died at her home at Mt. Joy, Pa., April 1, 1973; aged 72 y. 5 m. 18 d. She was married to Paris Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth ­ Mrs. Howard S. Stauffer), one son (Jay Marvin), 8 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Stella Kauffman and Susan ­ Mrs. Norman Wenger). She was a member of the Erisman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 4, in charge of Howard Witmer, Norman Shenk, and Andrew G. Miller; interment in the church cemetery.

Burkhart, Lauretta Mae, daughter of Herbert and Irene (Woolner) Burkhart, was born in Bridgeport, Ont., May 20, 1920; died at Kitchener, Ont., after a short illness, Mar. 11, 1973; aged 52 y. 9 m. 19 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Homer, Roy, and Wayne) and 5 sisters (Viola ­ Mrs. Andrew Bowman, Ruby ­ Mrs. Edmund Martin, Doris ­ Mrs. Leonard Gingerich, Martha ­ Mrs. Aden Weber, and Ellen ­ Mrs. Clare Martin). She was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 14, in charge of Donovan E. Smucker; interment in Breslau Cemetery.

Hershberger, Lizzie, daughter of Henry and Annie (Kaufman) Eash, was born in Davidsville, Pa, Aug. 12, 1883; died at Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 3, 1973; aged 89 y. 5 m. 22 d. She was married to Edwin Hershberger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 sons (Albert, Wilbert, Melvin, Ralph, Glenn, and Owen), 3 daughters (Bessie ­ Mrs. William Parkinson, Annie ­ Mrs. Mike Fronzoli, and Mary ­ Mrs. Charles Meszaros), 37 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren, one brother (Sem K.), and 3 sisters (Sadie Eash, Mrs. Effie Holsopple, and Mrs. Trella Harshberger). She was preceded in death by 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Thomas Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Donald Speigle and Aldus Wingard; interment in the church cemetery.

Jantzi, Clair D., son of Ezra and Beulah (Stutzman) Jantzi, was born at Wood River, Neb., Oct. 11, 1933; died unexpectedly of a heart attack, Mar. 5, 1973; aged 39 y. 4 m. 22 d. On June 28, 1957, he was married to Fern Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Rodney, Gary, and Darin), 2 daughters (Roxanne and Kristine), 2 brothers (Lyle and Gerald), and one sister (Donna ­ Mrs. Gary Saltzman). He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 infant sisters. He was a member of the Wood River Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wood River Mennonite Church, in charge of Cloy Roth, Milton Troyer, and Oliver Roth; interment in church cemetery.

Martin, Mary E., daughter of David R. and Sara (Graybill) Benner, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Feb. 1, 1898; died at St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 29, 1973; aged 75 y. 1 m. 28 d. On Dec. 22, 1921, she was married to Joseph L. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Paul, Carl, Joseph, and Elvin), 6 daughters (Elsie, Dorothy, Norma ­ Mrs. Ally Groff, Esther ­ Mrs. Paul Farrel, Mary Ann - Mrs. Ray Beyer, and Irene ­ Mrs. Lamar Reed), 26 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Banks, Joseph, Floyd, Harman, and David Benner), and one sister (Ida ­ Mrs. Abel Weber). Two sons (Clair and Lee) preceded her in death. She was a member of Hershey Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Apr. 1, in charge of Clair Eby, Clair Hershey, and Sanford Hershey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Steckley, Simon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steckley, was born in Elma Twp., Ont., Mar, 11, 1902; died suddenly at Milverton, Ont., Mar. 27, 1973; aged 71 y. 16 d. On June 30. 1927, he was married to Lena Brenneman, who preceded him in death on Sept. 27, 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (William L. and Roy J.), 2 daughters (Patricia ­ Mrs. Melvin Jantzi and Pauline ­ Mrs. John Gerber), 14 grandchildren, 2 brothers {John and Jonathan), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Albrecht and Tena ­ Mrs. Cornelius Zehr). He was a member of the Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 30, in charge of Amsey Martin and Herbert Schultz; interment in the Poole Mennonite Cemetery.

Summers, J. Edgar, son of Samuel E. and Rachel (Loar) Summers, was born at Gap, Pa, Jan. 17, 1918; died of a heart attack at Gaffney, S.C., Mar. 6, 1973; aged 55 y. 1 m. 16 d. On Nov. 28, 1940, he was married to Rosella Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 2 sons (Galen and Dale), 2 daughters (Doris ­ Mrs. Larry Stiffler and Darla), 3 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Leon, Allen, and Elam). He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 10, in charge of Abner Stoltzfus, Aaron F. Stoltzfus, and Clair Umble; interment in the Millwood Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Wenger, Ellen, daughter of Jacob and Lizzie (Shearer) Shearer, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa, May 22, 1903; died at Hershey, Pa., Jan. 30, 1973; aged 69 y. 8 m. 8 d. On Jan. 1,1925, she was married to Noah S. Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Melvin) and 4 grandchildren. She was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 2, in charge of Russell J. Baer and J. Frank Zeager; interment in Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcribed by Carl and Doris Metzler, Indiana