Gospel Herald Obituaries - August, 1973

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 31 - August 7, 1973 ­ page 615

Brubaker, John S., son of Menno B. and Ada (Martin) Brubaker, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., July 21, 1915; died of tetanus at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., July 15, 1973; aged 57 y. 11 m. 24 d. On Oct. 30, 1937, he was married to Ida Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mary Grace ­ Mrs. Harold A. Shenk, Kathleen Jane, Carol Elaine, and John Robert), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ruth ­ Mrs. Lloyd Ranck and Mary ­ Mrs. Alphie Zook), and 5 brothers (Samuel M., Aaron O., M. David, Jacob N., and Luke A.). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Roy D. and James Richard), one brother, and one sister. He was a member of the Erb Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 18, in charge of H. Howard Witmer, Joseph Boll, and Martin R. Nolt; interment in Erb Mennonite Cemetery.

Garges, Mamie, was born at Silverdale, Pa, May 18, 1894; died at the Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 2, 1973; aged 79 y. 1 m. 14 d. She was married to Howard Garges, who preceded her in death in 1964. She is survived by one daughter (Esther ­ Mrs. Chester Derstine), 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Arthur A., Caroll A., and John A.), and one sister (Mrs. Edna Detweiler). She was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where services were held on July 6, in charge of Joseph L. Gross and J. Silas Graybill; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Groh, Esther, daughter of Anson and Lavina (Bechtel) Groh, was born in Waterloo Co., May 5, 1892; died at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., June 18, 1973; aged 81 y. 1 m. 13 d. Surviving are 4 brothers (Norman, Oscar, Ivan, and Harold) and 2 sisters (Ida ­ Mrs. Menno Snyder and Bertha ­ Mrs. Earl Steiner). Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Wanner Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 20, in charge of Herbert Schultz; interment in the Wanner Cemetery.

King, Katie M., daughter of Christian and Barbara (Stalter) Roggy, was born in Tiskilwa, Ill., June 10, 1891; died of a heart attack at Roanoke Manor Home, Roanoke, Ill., June 23, 1973; aged 82 y. 18 d. On Jan. 2, 1910, she was married to Joseph B. King, who preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1965. Surviving are 5 sons (Lloyd, Harold, Oliver, Harley, and Joe, Jr.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Blanche Stutzman and Mrs. Elaine Schirer), 42 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Myrle and Alvin) and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 26, in charge of Percy Gerig; interment in the Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Anna, daughter of Emanuel and Mary (Weaver) Hochstetler, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 31, 1896; died at Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio, July 14, 1973; aged 76 y. 11 m. 14 d. She was married to Jonathon Miller, who preceded her in death in 1971. Surviving are 2 sons (Raymond and Wade), one daughter (Ruby ­ Mrs. Harlan Immel), 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Perry), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Maude Smucker, Mrs. Verna Troyer, and Mrs. Ada Chupp). A son, a daughter, one sister, and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 17, in charge of Ervin Schlabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Petersheim, Anna, daughter of Jonathan and Lydia A. (Glick) Loar, was born in Intercourse, Pa., May 5, 1894; died of a stroke at the Ephrata, Pa., hospital, July 16, 1973; aged 79 y. 2 m. 11 d. In January 1916, she was married to Anthony Petersheim, who preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Oliver S. and Glen A.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Elizabeth Millisock, Mrs. Luella Millisock, Mrs. Kathryn Topper, and Mrs. Beulah G. Martin), 51 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Sallie ­ Mrs. Simon King and Mrs. Rachel Summers), and one brother (Jacob Loar). One son (Jonathan) is deceased. She was a member of the Rock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 20, in charge of Omar Kurtz, John Glick, and C. J. Kurtz; interment in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Elverson, Pa.

Reinford, Ella F., daughter of Henry and Ida (Frederick) Reinford, was born in Skippack Twp., Pa., Feb. 29, 1904; died of pulmonary edema at his home, July 1, 1973; aged 69 y. 4 m. 2 d. Surviving are one sister (Stella F. Reinford) and 2 brothers (Frank F. and Claude F.). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (William F. and Newton F.) and one sister (Mary F. Reinford). She was a member of the Upper Skippack Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on July 5, in charge of Charles A. Ness; interment in the Upper Skip-pack Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: "his home" is as in the original.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 32 - August 14, 1973 ­ page 630

Alger, John H., son of Jacob and Frances (Brenneman) Alger, was born near Cootes Store, Va., Mar. 7, 1893, died of a pulmonary occlusion in Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., July 2, 1973; aged 80 y. 3 m. 25 d. On Dec. 29, 1920, he was married to Anna Hostetter, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (J. P., Robert, Ralph, and Nelson), 3 daughters (Catherine ­ Mrs. Leroy Lapp, Mildred ­ Mrs. Isaac Glick, and Nellie), 18 grandchildren, and one sister (Verdie Alger). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, Broadway, Va., a deacon for 41 years, and a trustee of Eastern Mennonite College for 45 years, 27 of which he served as chairman. Funeral services were held at the Zion Mennonite Church, in charge of J. Ward Shank, Dewitt Heatwole, and Herman Ropp; interment in the church cemetery.

Bowman, Laura, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Eby, was born in Linwood, Ont., 1884; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., July 1, 1973; aged 89 y. She was married to Edwin S. Bowman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Florence and Ella). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 4, in charge of Robert N. Johnson; interment in church cemetery.

Huber, Ella, daughter of Christian and Lizzie (Rohrer) Myer, was born Sept. 21, 1892; died at home in Lampeter, Pa., July 27, 1973; aged 80 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Oct. 18, 1922, she was married to John H. Huber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Elwood), one grandson, and 2 brothers (Benjamin and Christian). One son (Lloyd) preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 30, in charge of James M. Shank, interment in the Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Gingerich, Nettie Mae, daughter of Michael and Lovina (Shetler) Miller, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Aug. 10, 1895; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, July 24, 1973; aged 77 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Dec. 4, 1913, she was married to Charlie Gingerich, who preceded her in death in Jan. 1946. Surviving are 4 sons (Rollin, Leo, Wayne, and Clarence), 4 daughters (Myrtle ­ Mrs. Leonard Rensberger, Hilda ­ Mrs. Vernon Fisher, Mary ­ Mrs. Lynn Wagaman, Jean ­ Mrs. Keith Wallerich), 27 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Eddie). She was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church at Kalona, Iowa, where funeral services were held, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in church cemetery.

Kopp, Ella Kurtz, was born in Ephrata Twp., Pa., June 25, 1889; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., July 22, 1973; aged 84 y. 1 m. 3 d. On Apr. 25, 1914, she was married to Lehman L. Kopp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (LaVerne ­ Mrs. Lester Hagy, Jr., and Edith ­ Mrs. Raymond H. Witmer), one son (W. LaMarr), 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Stradling Funeral Home in Akron, Pa., by Wilbert Lind and J. Elvin Martin; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Lillian, daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Detweiler) Miller; was born in Wellman, Iowa, Mar. 23, 1879; died at Kalona, Iowa, June 17, 1973; aged 94 y. 2 m. 25 d. On Oct. 7, 1900, she was married to Henry P. Swartzendruber, who preceded her in death in 1937. She is survived by 6 daughters (Laura ­ Mrs. Earl Erb, Mrs. Geneva Hooley, Dorothy ­ Mrs. Homer Brenneman, E. Pauline, Lavanda ­ Mrs. Orval Kinsinger, Geraldine ­ Mrs. Delmar Schlabach), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and two brothers (Lewis and Jess). She was preceded in death by one infant daughter and one son (Harry). She was a member of the Wellman cong., where funeral services were held on June 19, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Weaver, Edwin, son of David and Salome (Blosser) Weaver, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, Mar. 17, 1887; died June 28, 1973; aged 86 y. 3 m. 10 d. In 1916 he married Lena Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Alma ­ Mrs. Daniel Martin, Edith ­ Mrs. Heber Good, Sara, Mary Ellen ­ Mrs. Willis Eberly, Anna ­ Mrs. George Ressor), 3 sons (Paul, David, and Howard), 39 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ella Leinbach and Mrs. Ida Horst). He was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were in charge of David Vanpelt; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, Wallace Vernon, son of Vernon and Phoebe (Roth) Yoder, was born at Seward County, Neb., Apr. 11, 1932; died at Beaver Crossing, Neb., July 16, 1973, due to a tractor accident; aged 41 y. 3 m. 5 d. On Nov. 4, 1955, he was married to Nelda M. Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Shane Wallace) and one daughter (Madge Melanie) at home, 3 brothers (Wilford, Elwood, Norman), 4 sisters (Belva ­ Mrs. Jerry Rapp, Wilma ­ Mrs. Milton Roth, Elaine ­ Mrs. Orie Roth, Joyce ­ Mrs. Charles Sears). He was a member of Bellwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 19, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in the Dorchester Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 33 - August 21, 1973 ­ page 646

Crunkleton, Eleanora, daughter of John and Mary (Horst) Slothour, was born in Franklin Co., Pa, Mar. 4, 1884; died at Chambersburg, Pa., July 17, 1973; aged 89 y. 4 m. 13 d. She was married to Clinton R. Crunkleton, who preceded her in death on Mar. 12, 1956. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Orlena Niswander), one son (Theodore), 9 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Voneda) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 19, in charge of Omar R. Martin and Preston Frey; interment in the Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Eshleman, Ada, daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Martin) Horst, was born at Dalton, Ohio, Feb. 24, 1888; died at Harrisonburg, Va., July 29, 1973; aged 85 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Oct. 30, 1913, she was married to Martin H. Eshleman, who preceded her in death on Apr. 2, 1970. Surviving are 4 daughters (Esther, Mabel ­ Mrs. Mahlon Hess, Bertha ­ Mrs. Ray Navarro, and Velma), 2 sons (James and Samuel), 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Elnora ­ Mrs. Alpheus Yoder). She was preceded in death by a daughter (Clara Harms), one brother, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 1, in charge of Samuel Janzen, Glendon Blosser, Dewitt Heatwole, and Moses Slabaugh; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Fath, Martha Ellen, daughter of Jonas and Elizabeth (White) Brubaker, was born at North Lawrence, Ohio, Apr. 20, 1902; died at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, July 17, 1973; aged 71 y. 2 m. 27 d. On Dec. 25, 1921, she was married to Allen Fath, who preceded her in death on June 20, 1957. Surviving are 3 daughters (Edna ­ Mrs. Robert Wengerd, Irma ­ Mrs. Roman Slabaugh, and Pearl ­ Mrs. Doyle Basinger), 5 sons (Willis, Albert, Chester, Richard, and La Verne), 30 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Elma Snyder). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 20, in charge of Marion Berg, Edwin Bontrager, and Elmer Yoder; interment in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Geib, Mary Ann, daughter of Edgar N. and Anna G. (Leaman) Geib, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 18, 1950; died of multiple sclerosis at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., June 12, 1973; aged 23 y. 3 m. 27 d. She is survived by her parents, one sister (Ruth Elaine), 4 brothers (James Melvin, Paul Nelson, David Ray, and Daniel Roy), maternal grandparents (Mrs. and Mrs. Sanford D. Leaman), her paternal grandfather (Irvin D. Geib), and maternal great-grandmothers (Mrs. Lizzie D. Leaman and Mrs. Esther R. Groff). She was preceded in death by one brother (John Edgar) and one sister (Rhoda Mae). She was a member of the Lyndon Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the New Danville Mennonite Church on June 15, in charge of James M. Shank, Maurice E. Lehman, and George Richards; interment in the adjoining cemetery. A memorial service was held at the Peabody Street Mennonite Church, Washington, D.C., in charge of George Richards and Melvin Reitz.

Good, Paul Rutt, son of John J. and Mabel (Rutt) Good, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 31, 1923; died of cancer at the St. James Mercy Hospital, Hornell, N.Y., July 26, 1973; aged 50 y. 3 m. 25 d. On Nov. 25, 1944, he was married to Verna R. Oberholtzer, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 6 sons (J. Clifford, J. Willard, P. Phillip, Joel D., Jon Loren, and Andrew H.), 2 daughters (Carol D. and C. Diane), 2 granddaughters, 2 brothers (Raymond and Clarence), and 6 sisters (Emma ­ Mrs. Jacob Martin, Susie ­ Mrs. Edwin Hilton, Esther ­ Mrs. Lloyd Martin, Viola ­ Mrs. Raymond Getz, Anna Mae ­ Mrs. Alvin Wise, and Kathryn ­ Mrs. Paul Shirk). He was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church, Rexville, N.Y., where funeral services were held on July 28. in charge of Carl E. Christman, Leonard Brunk, and Lewis Mericle; interment in the West Union Church Cemetery.

Johnson, Johnnie Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson, was born at Newton, Kan., July 10, 1949; died very unexpectedly at his home at Hesston, Kan., July 13, 1973; aged 24 y. 3 d. On June 5, 1970, he was married to Joletha Ann Blosser, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one daughter (Janelle Lyn), 2 sisters (Mrs. Sharon Lavender and Mrs. Judy Allison), and a half brother (Jerry). He was a member of the Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 17, in charge of Jerry Weaver and Allen Erb; interment in the East Lawn Cemetery, Zimmerdale, Kan.

Ropp, Leona, daughter of Solomon and Amelia (Erb) Roth, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Dec. 16, 1922; died of a brain hemorrhage at her home in Perth Co., Ont., July 17, 1973; aged 50 y. 7 m. 1 d. On Sept. 19, 1946, she was married to Stanley Ropp, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, 3 daughters (Rosemary ­ Mrs. Warren Stein, Carol ­ Mrs. Owen Cook, and Marlene), one son (Willard), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Vernon, Wilfred, Lorne, and Leonard), and one sister (Florence). She was a member of the East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 19, in charge of Henry Yantzi and Vernon Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Schlonegar, Mary Ann, daughter of Martin and Judith (Johns) Baer, was born in Wellman, Iowa, Sept. 12, 1885; died at the Fulton Co. (Ohio) Health Center on July 26, 1973; aged 87 y. 10 m. 14 d. She was married to Norman Schlonegar, who preceded her in death on Mar. 9, 1964. Surviving are 2 daughters (Della ­ Mrs. Adadar Schreiber and Retha Schlonegar), one son (Paul), 4 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 stepgreat-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Abbie Wyse, Jemima Grieser, and Mrs. Amanda Beck). She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Dale Wyse and J. C. Wenger; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Yoder, Frances Elizabeth, daughter of Ivan and Mildred L. Yoder, was born at Grantsville, Md., Jan. 23, 1935; died at the Meyersdale (Pa.) Hospital, July 28, 1973; aged 38 y. 6 m. 5 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (Earl, Richard, and Delmas), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Loretta Bender and Mrs. Jean Maust). She was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 30, in charge of John H. Kraybill and Paul M. Roth; interment in the Springs Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 66, Number 34 - August 28, 1973 ­ page 662

Brunk, Joseph E., son of Franklin and Elizabeth (Eshleman) Brunk, was born at Maugansville, Md., Mar. 7, 1888; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., July 7, 1973; aged 85 y. 4 m. On May 20, 1911, he was married to Alice Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ivan and Milton), 2 daughters (Adella ­ Mrs. Lee Kanagy and Mabel), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Henry). He was preceded in death by one daughter, one grandson, one sister, and 3 brothers. He was a member of the College Mennonite Church, where a memorial service was held on July 10, following the interment at the Clinton Union Cemetery, east of Goshen. Services were in charge of John Mosemann and Levi Hartzler.

Gingerich, Annie, daughter of Christ and Annie (Brenneman) Steinman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 1, 1893; died near Tavistock, Ont., July 4, 1973; aged 80 y. 3 d. On Dec. 11, 1919, she was married to John Gingerich, who preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Orland and Alvin), 2 daughters (Marie ­ Mrs. Omer Yantze and Martha ­ Mrs. Gerald Schwartzentruber), 21 grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. She was a member of the Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 7, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Handrich, Velda, was born at Mio, Mich., Jan. 29, 1931; died of cancer at Mercy Hospital, Jackson, Mich., May 1, 1973; aged 42 y. 3 m. 2 d. On Sept. 2, 1949, she was married to Harvey Handrich, who preceded her in death on May 18, 1971. Surviving are 3 sons (Stanley, Steven, and Timothy), 3 brothers (Vernell, Darrel, and Ronald, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Boyd Kauffman and Carol ­ Mrs. James Gerber). She was a member of the Liberty Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Oscar Leinbach and Dwaine Swartzentruber; interment in Hillside Cemetery, Addison, Mich.

Lantz, William H., son of John and Elizabeth (Nofziger) Lantz, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1889; died of a heart attack in the Fulton County Health Center on Aug. 5, 1973; aged 83 y. 11 m. 2 d. On Dec. 6, 1910, he was married to Sarah Beck, who preceded him in death on Oct. 17, 1964. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lucille ­ Mrs. Jesse L. Short and Mrs. Myrtie Murphy), one son (William, Jr.), 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Emma Rychener; Mrs. Mary Rupp, and Cora ­ Mrs. Andrew Eicher). He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 8, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Middaugh, Clifford J., son of Herbert and Dessie (Bailey) Middaugh, was born on Apr. 15, 1905; died of a coronary at Dallas, Tex., June 17, 1973; aged 68 y. 2 m. 2 d. He was married to Louise Richards, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Jeannean ­ Mrs. William Raines, Marcia ­ Mrs. Nicholas Schweitzer, Carol ­ Mrs. Paul Queen, and Rhonda), one son (David), his mother, one brother, and one sister. Twin sons (Kenneth and Karl) preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, Ind., where funeral services were held on June 21, in charge of John C. King; interment in the Huntertown Cemetery.

Miller, Thomas LeRoy, son of Paul and LaVerne (Swavey) Miller, was born at Meadville, Pa., June 8, 1947; died by drowning at Boston, Mass., July 10, 1973; aged 26 y. 1 m. 2 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Bob, Bill, and Jonathan), and one sister (Mary). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Denver, Colo., July 13, in charge of Kermit H. Derstine and Marcus Bishop; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery, Lakewood, Colo.

Randall, Ida May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Menno Schiedel, was born near Breslau, Ont., Oct. 8, 1887; died at Preston, Ont., July 8, 1973; aged 85 y. 9 m. Surviving are 3 daughters (Eileen, Nora ­ Mrs. Robert Hammond, and Alice), 3 sons (Layton, Lloyd, and Elton), one foster daughter (Martha ­ Mrs. Ronald Schaus), and one brother (Allan Schiedel). One son (John A.) and 2 brothers (Lanson and John) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 11, in charge of Donovan Smucker; interment in Breslau Cemetery.

Shank, Noah, son of Christian and Mary (Strife) Shank, was born on Jan. 29, 1884; died on Apr. 24, 1973; aged 89 y. 2 m. 26 d. He is survived by one daughter (Catherine S. Bittner), 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Christian J.). He was a member of the Marion Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Minnich-Miller Funeral Home, Greencastle, Pa., in charge of Merle G. Cordell and Reuben E. Martin; interment in Brown's Mill Cemetery.

Tressler, Anna Laura, daughter of Peter and Mary (Brenneman) Opel, was born near Bittinger, Md., Mar. 12, 1897; died near Oakland, Md., June 30, 1973; aged 76 y. 3 m. 18 d. On Apr. 6, 1918, she was married to Sherman Tressler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Ferne Staggs, Leora Beitzel, Dorothy Beitzel, and Shirley Beitzel), 4 sons (Parke, James, Paul, and Charles), 36 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one brother (J. Herman), and one sister (Leah). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Simon, Daniel, and Albert), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth and Susan). She was a member of the Glade Mennonite Church.

Zeager, John K., son of Clarence B. and Ethel (Kreider) Zeager, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 25, 1947; died at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa., June 15, 1973; aged 25 y. 8 m. 21 d. He is survived by his parents, one brother (C. Herbert), 6 sisters (Rhoda ­ Mrs. Maurice Hertzler, Ruth ­ Mrs. John Hershey, Lois ­ Mrs. Ervin Schlabach, twin sister Judy ­ Mrs. John Harnish, Becky, and Deborah), his paternal grandfather (Norman L. Zeager, Sr.), and his maternal grandfather (Ammon K. Kreider). He was a member of the Beaver Run Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Ben Lapp and Galen Groff; graveside service and interment at Kraybill's Mennonite Cemetery, in charge of Lloyd Eby and George R. Brunk.

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