Benner, Sallie P., daughter of Abraham D. and Lizzie (Price) Landis, was born in Montgomery, Pa., Mar. 17, 1883; died at Ambler Rest Home, Ambler, Pa., July 9, 1974; aged 91 y. She was married to Joseph D. Benner, who preceded her in death in 1946. Surviving are 2 sons (Joseph L. and Norman L.), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (Mathias). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of Alvin A. Derstine and Richard C. Detweiler; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: Most likely she was born in Montgomery COUNTY. Pa.
Pennington, Arfie, daughter of James and Armeida Roy, was born in Harmon, W.Va., Apr. 29, 1904; died at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va., July 4, 1974; aged 70 y. Surviving are 5 daughters (Armetha - Mrs. Rector Corbin, Faye - Mrs. Dalton Summerfield, Neolo - Mrs. Lawrence Butcher, Patricia - Mrs. George F. Brunk, Jr., and Linda), and 3 sons (George, Tony, and Ray). She was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 7, in charge of Fred Miller and Truman H. Brunk; interment in Pennington Cemetery, Harmon, W.Va.
Schweitzer, Elma, daughter of William and Rosa (Eicher) Stutzman, was born near Milford, Neb., July 11, 1899; died at Friend, Neb., June 28, 1974; aged 74 y. On Jan. 24, 1918, she was married to Lee Schweitzer, who preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 1964. Surviving are 4 sons (Leonard, Merlin, Cleve, and Wilton), one daughter (Alvera - Mrs. Allen Stutzman), 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ada - Mrs. Emory Schweitzer). She was a member of West Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 1, in charge of Dale Oswald and Lloyal Burkey; interment in church cemetery.
Schweitzer, Homer, son of Jacob and Phoebe Schweitzer, was born near Milford, Neb., Oct. 5, 1901; died on July 1, 1974; aged 72 y. On Dec. 4, 1924, he was married to Mary Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Vivian - Mrs. Dale Hostetler, Doris - Mrs. Blaine Brt, and Margy - Mrs. Marlin Burkey), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Emory, Bill, and Dan). He was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 3 in charge of Oliver Roth and Norman Beckler; interment in church cemetery.
Swartzendruber, John Y., son of Peter P. and Emma (Yordy) Swartzendruber, was born in Thurman, Colo., May 17, 1891; died of cancer at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, July 12, 1974; aged 83 y. On Nov. 25, 1915, he was married to Cora Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Paul Swartzendruber), 7 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and one sister (Magdalene). On June 2, 1918, he was ordained to the ministry at the Lower Deer Creek Church. He was ordained to the office of bishop on May 4, 1919. He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 15, in charge of Alva Swartzendruber, Robert K. Yoder, and Dean Swartzendruber; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Yantzi, Catherine, daughter of Christian and Veronica (Schwartzentruber) Wagler, was born in Shakespeare, Ont., July 21, 1909; died at K/W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 10, 1974; aged 64 y. On Nov. 21, 1945, she was married to Lloyd Yantzi, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Le Etta - Mrs. Dalton Erb), 3 grandsons, one brother (Kenneth), and 4 sisters (Elizabeth - Mrs. Allan Schwartzentruber, Lavina - Mrs. Solomon Schwartzentruber, Alice, and Loretta - Mrs. Louis Lichti), and her stepmother (Mrs. Barbara Wagler). She was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of Henry Yantzi and Mahlon Bender; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Church Cemetery.
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Brenneman, Alfred W., son of Benjamin and Anna (Wenger) Brenneman, was born at Elida, Ohio, Dec. 14, 1894; died at the Charlottesville, Va., hospital, June 2, 1974; aged 79 y. On Sept. 15, 1925, he was married to Verda Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Alfred Glen), one daughter (Anna Mae - Mrs. Charles Pellman), 5 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church where funeral services were held; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Good, Paul Edward, son of Joseph C. and Mildred (Zehr) Good, was born at Paxton, Ill., May 6, 1937; died of a heart attack at Lima, Ohio, July 2, 1974; aged 37 y. On June 13, 1964, he was married to Avon J. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Michael Paul), one daughter (Carol Jean), 2 brothers (Delmar and Byron), and 2 sisters (Phyllis - Mrs. Steve Senesi, and Eileen - Mrs. Brian Smucker). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 4, in charge of Fred Miller, Ernest Martin, Harold Zehr, and Kenneth Benner; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Hostetler, Chauncey M., son of Milton and Ida Mae (Zook) Hostetler, was born near East Lynne, Mo., Dec. 24, 1895; died at his home near Westover, Md., July 19, 1974; aged 78 y. On Dec. 20, 1919, he was married to Ruth Zook, who survives. Also surviving are two sons (Harold and Norman), one daughter (Anna), 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Ed, Milo, and Ira). He was preceded in death by one brother (Dan). He was a member of Holly Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 22, in charge of Ira Kurtz and Amos King; interment in church cemetery.
McCoy, Lorene M., daughter of Simon and Martha (Martin) Egli, was born in Hopedale, Ill., June 20, 1922; died of a brain hemorrhage at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., June 8, 1974; aged 51 y. In August of 1941 she was married to Frank McCoy. Surviving are her father, one son (Frank), 3 daughters (Nona - Mrs. Larry Gates, Valerie Herrman, and Debbie), 6 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Lee, Roy, Ralph, and Orville), and 2 sisters (Alta Ingold and Marietta - Mrs. Lester Sutter). Funeral services were held in Hopedale Mennonite Church, in charge of Clarence R. Sutter; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
Marner, Alta Fern, daughter of John and Esther (Yoder) Doolin, was born in Iowa Co.,Iowa, June 27, 1908; died of cancer at Pleasantview, Kalona, Iowa, July 14, 1974; aged 66 y. On Aug. 14, 1926, she was married to Willard P. Marner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Helen - Mrs. Keith Erb, Wilma - Mrs. Clayton Bender, Shirley - Mrs. Dan Lehman, and Kathryn - Mrs. Lee Swartzendruber), 2 sons (Paul and Wallace), 17 grandchildren, 6 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was a member of Big Grassy Indian Mission Church. Funeral services were held at Kalona Mennonite Church, July 16, in charge of Carl Smeltzer and Emery Hochstetler; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.
Miller, Daniel, son of Emanuel and Mary (Bender) Miller, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Jan. 9, 1898; died as a result of a heart attack at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., July 20, 1974; aged 76 y. On Jan. 29, 1924, he was married to Ida R. Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elva - Mrs. Burdette Wysong, and Virginia - Mrs. Ernest Miller), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (E. Alvin), and one sister (Neomah - Mrs. John Riegsecker). Seven brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 23, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.
Nafziger, Nancy, daughter of Christian L. and Elizabeth (Oesch) Erb, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Sept. 21, 1892; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 3, 1974; aged 81 y. On June 23, 1912, she was married to Daniel Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Elmer, Emmerson, Floyd, and Leonard), 5 daughters (Vera - Mrs. Harold Wismer, Edna - Mrs. Laverne Zehr, Betty - Mrs. Gerald Steffler, Dorothy - Mrs. Alvin Martin, Erma - Mrs. Lyle Coverett), one brother (Edward), and 3 sisters (Sarah - Mrs. Daniel Bellar, Elizabeth - Mrs. Elkannah Kennel, and Mary - Mrs. Alvin Steinman), 34 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 7, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Neff, Chester S., son of Christian and Lavina (Shaub) Neff, was born in Paradise Twp., Pa, Dec. 31, 1897; died at Duke Convalescent Home, Lancaster, Pa,, June 4, 1974; aged 76 y. On Nov. 19, 1919, he was married to Ruth L. Hershey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Clarence R., M. Elizabeth - Mrs. John Brubaker, and Earl L.), 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Emanuel and Paul), and 2 sisters (Ella and Katie). He was preceded in death by one brother (Elias), one sister (Mrs. Anna Mary Hostetter), one son (Lester H.), and one infant granddaughter. He was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 7, in charge of Harold Book and Clair Eby; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Ramer, Clifford J., son of Joseph and Lottie (Weaver) Ramer, was born in Union Twp., Ind., Jan. 19, 1909; died of a heart attack at his home in Wakarusa, Ind., July 22, 1974; aged 65 y. On Sept. 7, 1932, he was married to Mildred Wagner, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Rosemary - Mrs. Eldon Martin, Phyllis - Mrs. Marion Garber, Alpha Mae - Mrs. Harold Mumaw, Nila - Mrs. Steve Kauffman, and Marilyn - Mrs. Willie Miller), 2 sons (Dale L. and Dennis L.), 20 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Edwin and Walter), and one sister (Mrs. Delbert Morningstar). He was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 25, in charge of Mahlon D. Miller; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Roth, Glen William, son of Ben R. and Mary (Graber) Roth, was born at Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 25, 1917; died at the Mt. Pleasant Hospital, July 16, 1974; aged 56 y. On Apr. 7, 1940, he was married to Inez Nebel, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Benjie, Bradley, Randy, Glenda, and Gayla), 5 grandchildren, his mother, 5 brothers (Elmer, Dan D., Lester, Vernon, and Edwin), and 3 sisters (Lavina - Mrs. Simon Leichty, Stella - Mrs. Harold Wenger, and Lucille - Mrs. Edwin Swartzendruber). His father preceded him in death. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 19, in charge of Vernon Gerig, Orie L. Roth, and Richard Wenger; interment in church cemetery.
Rutt, Anna M., daughter of Jacob and Annie (Hollinger) Martin, was born at Goodville, Pa., Apr. 6, 1902; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, June 20, 1974; aged 72 y. On Nov. 14, 1923, she was married to Elmer L. Rutt, who preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1945. Surviving are 2 children (Mary Jane - Mrs. Glenn Herr, and David M.), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Walter and Jacob), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Charles Rynier and Mrs. Jacob Rutt). Two infant sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 24, in charge of Emory Herr and Charles Good; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Stairhime, Joshua Clint, infant son of Lonnie and Kay Stairhime. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Lon Del), one sister (Annette Kay), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Stoll and Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Stairhime). Graveside services were held at Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville, Ohio, June 26, in charge of Martin Brandenberger.
Steiner, Frank, son of Samuel J. and Lydia (Moser) Steiner, was born at Dalton, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1898; died at Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, July 25, 1974; aged 76 y. On Nov 27, 1919, he was married to Edith Gregory, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Franklin and Donald), 4 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Truman Hershberger, Marilyn - Mrs. John Kauffman, Marjorie - Mrs. Gerald Hackett, and Janet - Mrs. Lowell Oswald), 25 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Dennis and Reuben), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Etta Amstutz, Mrs. Lavina Amstutz, Mrs. Ruth Martin, Mrs. Esther Stauffer, and Mrs. Vernon Smucker). He was preceded in death by one son (Richard), 3 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 28, in charge of Harold Zehr; interment in Martins Cemetery.
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Eby, Clark J., son of Benjamin R. and Susanna R. (Eby) Clark, was born in Ashland Co., Ohio; died at his home on July 13, 1974; aged 71 y. He was married to Catherine B. Rohrer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Porcia - Mrs. Richard Breckbill and Shirley - Mrs. Robert Denlinger). He was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 16, in charge of Irvin Kreider and Donald Good; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Gregory, Myrtle, daughter of John and Margaret (Anderson) Gregory, was born near Massillon, Ohio, Mar. 8, 1891; died at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, July 29, 1974; aged 83 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Elnora Gregory and Edith Steiner) and 2 brothers (Harry B. and John H.). One sister and 3 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Martins Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Auble Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 1, in charge of Harold Zehr and Wayne King; interment in the Martins Mennonite Cemetery.
Hagey, Joseph Y., son of Levi and Maria (Yoder) Hagey, was born on June 16, 1886; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., July 23, 1974; aged 88 y. He was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home on July 27, in charge of Wayne Kratz and Richard C. Detweiler; interment in the Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Kautz, Laura R., daughter of Amos and Lucinda Lefever, was born in New Holland, Pa., June 27, 1891; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., July 10, 1974; aged 83 y. On July 26, 1916, she was married to Bernard B. Kautz, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Grace - Mrs. Allen H. Kreider, Mary - Mrs. Sam Fraim, Harold L., Bernard, Jr., Helen - Mrs. John Kennedy, Melvin, and Donald), 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John R. and Walter). One son (Paul) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Andrews Bridge Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mellinger Mennonite Church on July 15, in charge of Edwin Ranck, Daniel Lehman, and Harry Lefever; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.
Lehman, Clara K., daughter of Christian A. and Barbara (Schrag) Kennel, was born in Wellesley, Ont., Nov. 15, 1894; died at the House of the Good Samaritan Hospital, Watertown, N.Y., July 8, 1974; aged 79 y. On Oct. 2, 1919, she was married to Samuel H. Lehman, who preceded her in death on Mar. 8, 1968. Surviving are 11 children (Ralph, Elkanah, Walter, Curtis, Claramae - Mrs. Charles Klink, Berniece - Mrs. Dewey Hostetler, Lyle, Dolores - Mrs. Arnold Wedel, Jane, Jim, and Gary), 31 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mattie, Sarah - Mrs. Emanuel Steinman, Manetta - Mrs. Samuel Erb, and Priscilla - Mrs. Ervin Ropp). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Ilene - Mrs. Isaac Adams), a son (Clark Duane), 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and one brother. A family service was held on the morning of July 11 followed by an evening memorial service at the First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, in charge of Lester Bauman.
Metzler, Clyde L., son of Abram and Sadie (Landis) Metzler, was born in Penn Twp., Apr. 28, 1914; died unexpectedly at his home in Manheim, Pa., July 18, 1974; aged 60 y. He was married to Cecelia Mae Risser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Erma R., Clair W., Orpha M., and Dorcas - Mrs. Glen Martzall). He was the pastor of the Hernley Mennonite Church for the past 31 years. Funeral services were held at the Hernley Mennonite Church on July 21, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Miller, Jason O., son of David Franklin and Alice (Mann) Miller, was born in Elkhart, Ind., June 21, 1896; died at Elkhart, Ind., July 19, 1974; aged 78 y. On Dec. 24, 1930, he was married to Leona Cockley, who preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 1973. Surviving are 2 sons (Marvin J. and David A.), 2 daughters (Mary Alice Miller and Velda - Mrs. John Glick), 10 grandchildren, and one brother (Titus Miller). He was a member of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 22, in charge of Russell Krabill and Cleo Mann; interment in the Prairie Street Cemetery.
Mumaw, Adam Henry, son of Amos and Catherine (Shaum) Mumaw, was born in Wakarusa, Ind., July 11, 1888; died at the West View Manor, Wooster, Ohio, July 31, 1974; aged 86 y. On Dec. 16, 1917, he was married to Clara Zook who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harvey, Floyd, and Walter), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (George, Harry, Daniel and John R.), and one sister (Anna Mumaw). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, one sister and a granddaughter. He was a member of the Martins Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Aug. 4, in charge of Harold Zehr and Wayne King; interment in the Martins Cemetery.
Nissley, David, son of Dan and Lydia (Yoder) Nissley, was born in North Dakota on Mar. 13, 1914; died of a heart attack in Glendive, Mont., July 18, 1974; aged 60 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Rufus and Rudolph), 4 sisters (Barbara - Mrs. Monroe Chupp, Kathryn - Mrs. Lloyd Hostetler, Anne - Mrs. Clifford Kauffman, and Ruth - Mrs. Ernest Mullet) and one foster sister (Rosella White). He was a member of the Little White Chapel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Red Top Mennonite Church on July 23, in charge of Norman D. Kauffman and Jonas Beachy; interment in the Red Top Cemetery.
Ramer, Clifford, son of Joseph and Lottie (Weaver) Ramer, was born at Nappanee, Ind., Jan. 19, 1909; died of heart failure at his home in Wakarusa, Ind., July 22, 1974; aged 65 y. On Sept. 7, 1932, he was married to Mildred Wagner, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Rosemary - Mrs. Eldon Martin, Phyllis - Mrs. Marion Garber, Alpha Mae - Mrs. Harold Mumaw, Nila - Mrs. Steve Kauffman, and Marilyn - Mrs. Willis Miller) and 2 sons (Dale and Dennis). He was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 25, in charge of Mahlon D. Miller; interment in the Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Schloneger, Merle LeRoy, son of David and Emma (Krabill) Schloneger, was born in Louisville, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1927; died of a heart attack at the Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital on July 4, 1974; aged 46 y. On Aug. 9, 1950, he was married to Adeline Stahl, who survives. Also surviving are his stepmother (Grace Hostetler), 3 children (Glen Dale, Shirley Jean - Mrs. Jerry Hardee, and Richard Lee), and one grandson. He was a member of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 8, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr.; interment in the Palms Memorial Park.
Stoltzfus, Dirck E., son of Luke and Miriam (Weaver) Stoltzfus, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 27, 1955; died following surgery at the Broad Street Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., July 26, 1974; aged 19 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Glenn, Don, and Eric), 2 sisters (Rhoda - Mrs. William Longenecker and Theda), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Amos Weaver), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stoltzfus). Funeral services were held at the Oxford Mennonite Church on July 29 and at the Oley Mennonite Church on July 30, in charge of Roy Newswanger, Charles Baynard, Raymond Jackson, and Omar Kurtz; interment in the Oley Cemetery.
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Fitzgerald, Clyde Barron, son of James R. and Clara C. (Coffey) Fitzgerald, was born in Nelson Co., Va., Jan. 30, 1896; died of throat cancer at his home in Augusta Co., Va., July 23, 1974; aged 78 y. On Apr. 10, 1921, he was married to Daisy Annie Henderson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Evangeline - Mrs. William C. Bryant, and Hazel - Mrs. Joe R. Palmer), one sister (Annie Mae Fitzgerald), and 4 brothers (Dewey L., J. Owen, Lawney N., and Shelby). He was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 25, in charge of Roy D. Kiser and Charles C. Ramsey; interment in Mountain View Church Cemetery.
Hertzler, Lena S., daughter of John and Annie (Diener) Swartzentruber, was born at Buena Vista, Pa., June 11, 1883; died at the Tel-Hai Rest Home, Honey Brook, Pa., Aug. 1, 1974; aged 91 y. On Jan. 24, 1907, she was married to John M. Hertzler, who preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 1966. Surviving are one son (Ralph S.), 4 daughters (Mabel L. Landes, Linda R. Lapp, Erma M. Stoltzfus, and Cora L. Umble). Two daughters (A. Grace Stoltzfus and Alta S. Hertzler) preceded her in death. She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of Ira Kurtz and Christian Kurtz; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Joseph E., son of John W. and Susanna (Eberly) Martin, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 28, 1888; died near Wakarusa, Ind., July 31, 1974; aged 85 y. On June 1, 1913, he was married to Mary Shaum, who preceded him in death in 1963. Surviving are 16 children (Susanna - Mrs. Mervin Ramer, Ida - Mrs. Ira Ramer, Emma - Mrs. Nathan Ramer, Daniel, Bertha - Mrs. Irvin Martin, Grace - Mrs. Ben Shirk, Ruth - Mrs. Harvey Brubaker, Naaman, Jason, Edna - Mrs. Clayton Brubaker, Allen, Miriam - Mrs. David Hoover, Rufus, Rhoda - Mrs. Leonard Martin, Suetta - Mrs. James Bechtel, and Benjamin), 134 grandchildren, and 95 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Barbara - Mrs. Sidney Brubacher) died in 1971. He was ordained to the ministry in 1924 and to the office of bishop in 1934. He was a member of Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Paul Hoover, Paul R. Martin, and Isaac M. Baer; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Morrow, Olin, son of Henry and May Belle (Yost) Morrow, was born near Bath, N.Y., Feb. 10, 1896; died at the Bay Pines (Fla.) Hospital, June 8, 1974; aged 78 y. On June 21, 1927, he was married to Alice May Eggleston, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Theodore), one daughter (Katherine Belle - Mrs. Jerry Runion), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Irving). He was preceded in death by one sister (Mildred) and one brother (Floyd). He was a member of Alden Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sarasota, Fla.
Myer, Cora Z., daughter of Benjamin K. and Lydia (Zimmerman) Landis, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., Feb. 7, 1896; died at her home in Mount Joy, Pa., June 30, 1974; aged 80 y. On Nov. 11, 1915, she was married to Elias W. Myer, who preceded her in death on May 24, 1959. Surviving are one son (Harold L.), 2 daughters (Elsie M. - Mrs. J. Lloyd Wolgemuth, and Bertha M.), 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Harry M.). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Paul, Sept. 1927, and Elmer, Apr. 22, 1969). She was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 4, in charge of Lloyd M. Eby, John G. Oberholtzer, and Paul G. Landis; interment in church cemetery.
Rufenacht, J. Elton, son of Jonas and Elizabeth (Short) Rufenacht, was born at Stryker, Ohio, Jan. 4, 1894; died of heart failure at his home near Stryker, Ohio, July 16,1974; aged 80 y. On Jan. 20, 1918, he was married to Nettie Conrad, who survives. He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 19, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Keith Leinbach; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Stoltzfus, Grant M., son of Sylvanus and Lydia Stoltzfus, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Feb. 12, 1916; died of a heart attack at Harrisonburg, Va., July 21, 1974; aged 58 y. On June 17, 1941, he was married to Ruth Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Allen and Eugene), 3 daughters (Kathryn, Ruth, and Helen), 2 brothers (Ivan and Mahlon), and 3 sisters (Ada, Ida, and Verna). He was a member of Park View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Harrisonburg, Va., in charge of Harold Eshleman, Dan Yutzy, and George Brunk; interment in Lyndale Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Weaver, Roman, son of Joe B. and Anne W. Weaver, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Sept. 24, 1908; died at Pomerene Hospital, Holmes Co., July 14, 1974; aged 65 y. On Sept. 12, 1936, he was married to Ila Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Myron and Earl), 2 daughters (Ina Ruth - Mrs. Daniel Miller, and Lois - Mrs. Robert Slabach), 8 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Steve Miller, Mrs. Yost Miller, and Mrs. Eli Miller). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 17, in charge of Roman Stutzman and Kenneth Ashman; interment in church cemetery.
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