Coffey, Bedie Beatrice, daughter of George W. and Ozella (Bridge) Henderson, was born near Sherando, Va., May 21, 1893; died at the home of her sister near Sherando, Va., June 27, 1976; aged 83 y. On Oct. 25, 1915, she was married to A. Paul Coffey, who preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1956. Surviving are 2 sisters (Daisy ­ - Mrs. Clyde Fitzgerald and Marie ­ - Mrs. Charles Quick). She was a member of the Mountain View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29, in charge of Roy D. Kiser, Joe Esh, and Harold Eshleman; interment in Mountain View Cemetery.

Cole, Clarence, son of Irvin and Alvena (Painter) Cole, was born in East Lewistown, Ohio, July 7, 1894; died of a heart ailment at Salem, Ohio, July 1, 1976; aged 81 y. He was a member of the North Lima Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Seederly-Mong Funeral Home, North Lima, July 3, in charge of Richard Bartholomew; interment in North Lima Mennonite Cemetery.

Conrad, Eda, daughter of Peter and Katherine (Jantzi) Zehr, was born at Milford, Neb., Nov. 11, 1901; died on July 10, 1976; aged 74 y. In 1920 she was married to Orie M. Conrad, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Clarence A., Amos B., Mark E., and James L. Conrad), 4 daughters (Verna M. ­ - Mrs. Luke Birky, Lucile F. ­ - Mrs. Dale Hochstetler, Mary K. ­ - Mrs. Lynn Brenneman, and Lois A. ­ - Mrs. Ivan Kauffman), 32 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary ­ - Mrs. Lloyd Lind and Viola ­ - Mrs. Hugh King), and 3 brothers (Milton, Oliver, and Ray Zehr). One son (Reuben) preceded her in death in 1935. She was a member of the Plainview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Albany Mennonite Church, Albany, Ore., July 14, in charge of George M. Kauffman; interment in the Riverside Cemetery.

Headings, Angela Kay, daughter of Jerry and Mary Louise (Beachy) Headings, was born at Plain City, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1967; died of leukemia at Plain City, Ohio, June 29, 1976; aged 9 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Erica and Alison), one brother (Jerry), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Headings and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Beachy). She attended the Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 1, in charge of Elvin Sommers and Jerry Jacobson; interment in the church cemetery.

Hershberger, Mary Ann, daughter of Rudy D. and Fanny Elizabeth (Mishler) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind. May 11, 1895; died at Doctor's Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., June 6, 1976, aged 81 y. In Dec. 1923, she was married to Joseph D. Miller, who preceded her in death in April 1944. In Nov. 1947 she was married to Eli D. Hershberger, who died on Sept. 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy ­ - Mrs. Wayne Yoder), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (Ernest L. Miller). She was a member of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 9, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr.; interment in the Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota.

Nafziger, Marie, daughter of Christian B. and Katherine (Springer) Nafziger, was born at Minier, Ill., May 21, 1892; died at the Hopedale (Ill.) Hospital on July 9, 1976; aged 84 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Aaron, Simon, and Lawrence). Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 12, in charge of Aden Yoder; interment in the Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale.

Pickerill, Robert M., son of Clayton V. and Bertha (Morgan) Pickerill, was born at Conemaugh, Pa., Nov. 8, 1905; died at Windber Hospital, Windber, Pa., June 17, 1976; aged 70 y. On Nov. 10, 1925, he was married to Alice Sensebaugh, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert B. and William R.), 2 daughters (Alice M. ­ - Mrs. George Adams and Sally N. ­ - Mrs. William McKinley), 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Lois M. Hall). Funeral services were held at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home on June 20, in charge of Stanley R. Freed and Richard Gillin; interment in Headrick Cemetery.

Weaver, Levi E., formerly of Wooster, Ohio, died at the Smithville-Western Care Center on June 21, 1976. He was married to Martha Wengerd, who preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 1975. Surviving are 2 sons (Harry L. and Roy R.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Esther Bonvicini and Laura ­ - Mrs. Del Nirode), 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and several brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 24, in charge of Noah E. Hilty; interment in the Crown Hill Cemetery.

Yoder, Aden S., son of Sam and Nancy (Stutzman) Yoder, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1901; died at the Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital on July 5, 1976; aged 74 y. On Feb. 23, 1924, he was married to Nettie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul E., Nelson D., and Jay M.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Doris Lechlitner, Mrs. Julia Ann Yoder, Mrs. Rhoda E. Weldy, and Mrs. Naomi S. Hostetler), 25 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Swartzentruber and Elizabeth Yoder). He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bay Shore Mennonite Church on July 8, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr., Irvin Grabill, and Aden Yoder (Hopedale, Ill.); interment in Sarasota Memorial Park.

Ziegler, Curtis C., son of Benjamin and Nancy (Shoup) Ziegler, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1885; died in Doctor's Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., July 4, 1976; aged 90 y. On May 10, 1913, he was married to Mary Fisher who preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1946. On Feb. 15, 1947, he was married to Ada Burkhart, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Dale Benjamin, John Robert and James Milton), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (William and Jacob W.), and 2 sisters (Merta ­ - Mrs. John Martin and Mary ­ - Mrs. Lester Detweiler). He was a member of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Toale Brothers Colonial Chapel, Sarasota, July 6, in charge of Paul R. Yoder; and at Gates-Vik Funeral Home, Aberdeen, S.D., July 8; interment in Riverside Cemetery, Aberdeen.

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Baer, Amos Charles, son of Adam H. and Bertie (Metz) Baer, was bom at Denbigh, Va., May 16, 1912; died as a result of an automobile accident near State Line, Pa., June 26, 1976; aged 64 y. On Apr. 10, 1939, he was married to Hazel Bennett, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Bonnie ­ - Mrs. Gordon Zook, and Linda D.), 3 sons (William C., Lawrence B., and Franklin C.), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Martin S. and John M.), and 2 sisters (Hannah ­ - Mrs. Robert Rumsby, and Bertie ­ - Mrs. Wilbur Shenk). He was a member of North Side Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on June 29, in charge of Harold A. Lehman; interment in Stoufferstown Cemetery, Chambersburg.

Beamesderfer, Elsie, daughter of J. Jacob and Emma (Rock) Ensinger, was born in W. Cocalico Twp., Pa., Sept. 9, 1892; died at Manheim, Pa., July 17, 1976; aged 83 y. On Feb. 22, 1913, she was married to Michael Beamesderfer, who preceded her in death on Apr. 26, 1929. Surviving are one daughter (Violet M. ­ - Mrs. Lester E. Putt), 3 sons (Leroy H., Gilbert J., and Paul D.), 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Harvey and Jacob). She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 21, in charge of Wilbert Lind and J. Elvin Martin; interment in Mellinger cemetery.

Bender, Catherine, daughter of Christian and Magdalena (Jutzi) Kropf, was born in Hay Twp., Ont., May 26, 1880; died at New Hamburg, Ont., June 30, 1976; aged 96 y. On Dec. 18, 1906, she was married to Joseph Bender, who preceded her in death in July 1958. She is survived by 2 daughters (Malinda and Alice). She was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 2, in charge of Henry Yantzi and Vernon Brubacher; interment in East Zorra Church Cemetery.

Byler, Edna Ruth, daughter of Benjamin and Anna Mary (Weaver) Miller, was born in Harvey Co., Kan., May 22, 1904; died at Fairmount Rest Home, Lancaster, Pa., July 7, 1976; aged 72 y. She was married to Joseph N. Byler, who preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1962. Surviving are 2 children (Donna Lou ­ - Mrs. Merle Bender, and Delmar Ray), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 brothers (Oliver and Paul). She was a member of Akron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 9, in charge of Don Blosser, interment in Eby Cemetery.

Holdeman, Vlachos Pearl, son of Samuel K. and Olive (Faught) Holdeman, was born in Chase Co., Kan., May 23, 1887; died at Moundridge, Kan., July 5, 1976; aged 89 y. On July 27, 1925, he was married to Thelma Pearl Davis, who preceded him in death on Dec. 25, 1928. On Sept. 17, 1931, he was married to Mildred Frances Smith, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert Earl and Chester Lee), 3 daughters (Dolly May Eicher, Wanetta Rose Huxman, and Evelyn Ruth Gleysteen), one brother (John F.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sadie Ball and Mrs. Mary Johnson). One son, Samuel K., preceded him in death. He was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 8, in charge of Paul Brunner; interment in Meridian Church Cemetery.

Keener, Anna H., son of Clayton and Lizzie (Huber) Hershey, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 12, 1914; died on July 17, 1976; aged 62 y. She was married to Roy B. Keener, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard H. and Roy H.), one daughter (Jane ­ - Mrs. Richard Mark), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Clarence, John, and Levi), and one sister (Esther ­ - Mrs. Phares Ober). She was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 20, in charge of Norman Shenk, Andrew Miller, Howard Witmer, and Glenn Sell; interment in Erisman Mennonite Cemetery.

Kennel, Emma S., daughter of Michael L. and Mary (Stoltzfus) Kauffman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 31, 1879; died at Harrison House Nursing Home, Christiana, Pa., Apr. 6, 1976; aged 96 y. On Nov. 24, 1910, she was married to John A. Kennel, who preceded her in death in 1963. Surviving are 5 daughters (Lena, Ada, Rebecca ­ - Mrs. Elmer Beiler, Minerva, and Mary Emma ­ - Mrs. Ephraim Nofziger), one son (John A., Jr.), 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Daniel S.). She was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Reuben G. Stoltzfus, Noah L. Hershey, Isaac S. King, Aaron W. Kauffman, and Earl Graybill; interment in adjoining cemetery.

McDowell, Emerson L., son of Allen and Martha (Housser) McDowell, was born at Markham, Ont., Feb. 27, 1918; died of cancer at his home in Unionville, Ont., July 9, 1976; aged 58 Y. He was married to Elsie Ramer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Margaret ­ - Mrs. Robert Schmucker), 4 sons (Andrew, Paul, John, and Stephen), 2 brothers (Harold and Lorne), and 2 sisters (Lillian ­ - Mrs. Asa Steckle, and Arletta). He was ordained to the ministry in December 1939, and served the congregations at Wideman in Markham, Danforth in Toronto, and Hagerman in Milliken. Funeral services were held at Wideman Mennonite Church on July 12, in charge of Vernon Leis, Galen Johns, and Paul Martin; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Shriener, Boyd, son of Jacob and Jane (Risser) Shriener, was born in Harrison Twp., Ind., May 14, 1888; died at the home of his son on June 14, 1976; aged 88 y. On Sept. 16, 1911, he was married to Alice May Loucks, who preceded him in death on Aug. 31, 1966. Surviving are one son (Russell), 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 7, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Wagler, Idella S., daughter of Joseph and Mary (Lichti) Wagler, was born in Wilmot Twp.; died at Kitchener, Ont., July 15, 1976; aged 48 y. Surviving are 7 sisters (Nora Shantz, Almeda ­ - Mrs. John Klassen, Hilda ­ - Mrs. Clinton Bechtel, Barbara ­ - Mrs. Emmanuel Kuepfer, Nelda ­ - Mrs. Harold Cressman, Mary ­ - Mrs. David Brunk, and Eileen ­ - Mrs. Aaron Horst) and one brother (Alvin Wagler). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Harvey and John). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 18, in charge of Stanley Sauder and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

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Bence, Janice Dena, daughter of W. Dale and Kathryn (Kinzey) Bence, Schellsburg, Pa., died at birth at Johnstown Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., July 24, 1976. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (James Dale and Jeffrey Dean), and grandparents (Wilburt and Pearl Kinzey and John and Viola Bence). Funeral services were held at Edward Blackburn Funeral Home, July 25, in charge of Charles Shetler; interment in Schellsburg Cemetery.

Gerber, Daniel Z., son of Daniel and Annie (Zehr) Gerber, was born in Ontario, Apr. 14, 1892; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 25, 1976; aged 84 y. On June 19, 1937, he was married to Catherine Leis, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Lena ­ - Mrs. James Burmingham). He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 28, in charge of J. Lester Kehl and Leslie H. Witmer; interment in Shantz Mennonite Cemetery.

Gingerich, Kendra Joy, daughter of Paul and Joan (Yoder) Gingerich, was born at Goshen, Ind., June 12, 1976; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., July 1, 1976; aged 19 days. Surviving beside her parents are grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gingerich and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Yoder) and great-grandparents (Mrs. Mattie Yoder, Albert Gingerich, and Mrs. Raymond Cooley). Graveside services were held at Clinton Union Cemetery, July 2, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Sherman Kauffman.

Kilmer, Herman D., son of Rufus and Fannie (Ernest) Kilmer, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 18, 1914; died of cancer at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., July 9, 1976; aged 61 y. On Mar. 13, 1943, he was married to Kathryn P. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ralph and Phillip), 3 daughters (Marcia Kilmer, Wanda ­ - Mrs. Allen Cross, and Mrs. Connie Woodrum), one stepson (Delbert Yoder), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Catherine ­ - Mrs. Charles Hale), and 5 brothers (Carl, Guy, Clinton, Henry, and Orvil). Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 12, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Lebold, Samuel, son of Daniel and Catherine (Streicher) Lebold, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Nov. 1, 1904; died at University Hospital, London, Ont., July 10, 1976; aged 71 y, On Nov. 3, 1927, he was married to Emma Bast, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Howard), 3 daughters (Mary Ellen ­ - Mrs. Glen Zehr, Catherine ­ - Mrs. Kenneth Roth, and Ruth Ann ­ - Mrs. Donald Pugh), 14 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Nancy ­ - Mrs. David L. Erb, Beana ­ - Mrs. Elmer Steinman, Katie ­ - Mrs. Chris Albrecht, Edna ­ - Mrs. Norman Zehr, and Emma ­ - Mrs. Ervin Erb). He was preceded in death by one daughter, 4 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 12, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Miller, E. Alvin, son of Emanuel and Mary (Bender) Miller, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., May 17, 1906; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., July 23, 1976; aged 70 y. On July 30, 1929, he was married to Mabel Helmuth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ned), one daughter (Marilyn ­ - Mrs. Gaylord Miller), 10 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Neomah Riegsecker). Four brothers and 2 sisters are deceased. He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Ivan Miller; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Stalter, Carl D., son of Milo D. and Lois (Wingard) Stalter, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Aug. 14, 1946; died unexpectedly at Wadsworth, Ohio, July 15, 1976; aged 29 y. Surviving are his parents, and 2 sisters (Sandra ­ - Mrs. Gilbert Gingerich, and Linda ­ - Mrs. James Butti). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on July 17, in charge of Gary Nussbaum; interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Troyer, Mary, daughter of Jacob and Fannie (Burkey) Saltzman, was born in Milford, Neb., Jan. 11, 1893; died at Seward Memorial Hospital, Milford, Neb., July 17, 1976; aged 83 y. On Feb. 4, 1912, she was married to Melvin Troyer, who preceded her in death on Mar. 13, 1965. Surviving are 4 sons and 5 daughters (Edna ­ - Mrs. Uriah Stauffer, Viola ­ - Mrs. Clarence Stauffer, Orve, Leonard, Verba ­ - Mrs. Merle Eicher, Moneda ­ - Mrs. Frank Hartzler, Luetta ­ - Mrs. Virgil Brenneman, Wayne, and Ray), 29 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Oliver Roth and Norman Beckler; interment in church cemetery.

Troyer, Minnie, daughter of Terry and Mary (Schrock) Troyer, was born in Bucklin Kan., Dec. 20, 1911; died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., July 25, 1976; aged 64 y. Surviving are one brother (Albert) and 5 sisters (Sue Troyer, Mrs. Mattie Mast, Mabel ­ - Mrs. David Jones, Ida ­ - Mrs. Ben Bontrager, and Fannie ­ - Mrs. Jackie Blucker). She was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 28, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr.; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Zook, infant son of Marlin L. and L. Paulene (Morrison) Zook, was born at Lewistown, Pa., July 7, 1976; died of respiratory failure due to premature birth at Hershey Medical Center, July 8, 1976; aged 1 d. He is survived by his parents, paternal grandparents (Jesse and Mary Zook), and maternal grandparents (Robert and Lennie Morrison). Graveside services were held at the Pleasant View Cemetery, July 11, in charge of Charles and Samuel Kauffman.

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Bullers, Edwin C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Bullers, was born in Franklin, Pa.; died of an apparent heart attack near Punxsutawney, Pa., July 25, 1976; aged 49 y. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, one son, William A., 2 daughters (Betty ­ - Mrs. Wayne Tiger, and Cathy ­ - Mrs. Jerry Haynes), 5 grandchildren and his mother, Mrs. Veda Bullers. He served as pastor of Good Shepherd Mennonite Church near Archbold for two years and was presently assisting the Fulton County Migrant Assn., and was establishing Refuge Mennonite Church in Ridgeville Corners. Funeral services were held on July 28 in the Albion United Methodist Church near Punxsutawney, Pa., in charge of Calvin Shepherd and Lloyd Startzal; interment in Ringold Cemetery.

Heebner, Alice Z. (Rittenhouse) Heebner, daughter of Abram C. and Sallie (Ziegler) Rittenhouse, was born at Lansdale, Pa., May 1, 1894; died at Hatfield (Pa.) Mennonite Home, Aug. 1, 1976; aged 82 y. She was married to Albert L. Heebner on June 6, 1914, who preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 1963. She is survived by 2 daughters (Grace ­ - Mrs. Kenneth Seitz, and Sara ­ - Mrs. Merrill Benner), 2 sons (Norman R. and Albert, Jr.), 20 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 5, in charge of Gerald C. Studer and John K Lapp; interment in church cemetery.

Leaman, Hattie H., daughter of the late Daniel K. and Hettie (Hershey) Denlinger, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., Mar. 19, 1882; died at her home in Lancaster, Pa., June 20, 1976; aged 94 y. She was married to Tobias G. Leaman, who died in 1968. She is survived by 3 sons (Ivan D., Clayton D., and Tobias G., Jr.), 4 daughters (Esther L. ­ - Mrs. Daniel M. Shenk, Mary D., Ruth E. ­ - Mrs. Edwin Rutt, and Mabel D. ­ - Mrs. Raymond C. Hershey), 42 grandchildren, 105 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie H. Leaman, Mrs. Lydia Long, and Mrs. Harry K. Neff). One daughter and an infant son preceded her in death. She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 23, in charge of Harry S. Lefever, Nelson B. Landis, and James M. Hoover.

Nice, Jacob L., son of Eli and Susanna (Lapp) Nice, was born at Doylestown, Pa., Aug. 12, 1887, died at the Colonial Nursing Home, Crown Point, Ind., July 28, 1976; aged 88 y. He was married to Martha Bergey, who preceded him in death in 1955. He is survived by 2 daughters (Martha ­ - Mrs. James C. Kubal, and Lillian ­ - Mrs. Wayne Unzicker) and a son Lawrence. He was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 2, in charge of Joseph L. Gross and J. Silas Graybill; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Nice, Miriam D. (Moyer), daughter of Jacob S. and Mary (Derstine) Moyer was born in Franconia Twp., Nov. 22, 1905; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 30, 1976, aged 70 y. She was married to Warren M. Nice, who preceded her in death in 1962. She is survived by one daughter ­ (Evelyn ­ - Mrs. J. William Shearer), 3 grandchildren, one great-grandson, one sister (Alice D. Moyer). Nine brothers and sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Ropp, Brian David, son of Lloyd and Loreen (Zehr) Ropp, was born on Dec. 10, 1964; died at University Hospital, London, Ont., July 20, 1976, as a result of injuries sustained in a minibike accident; aged 11 y. He is survived by his parents, one brother (Dennis), one sister (Karen), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David Ropp, and Mrs. Edna Zehr). He was a member of the East Zorra Sunday School, where funeral services were held on July 24, in charge of Wilmer. Martin; interment in East Zorra 16th Line Cemetery.

Short Malinda (Stuckey), daughter of Peter and Catherine (Richer) Stuckey, was born at Stryker, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1897; died at Stryker, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1976, of a heart attack; aged 78 y. On Nov. 12, 1919, she was married to Dan L. Short, who preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 1967. She is survived by 4 daughters (Catherine ­ - Mrs. Paul Lederman, Marjora ­ - Mrs. Lawrence Miller, Corine ­ - Mrs. Phil Samuelson, and Joyce ­ - Mrs. Larry Gerber) 3 sons (Doyle, Marvin, and Denzel), 30 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elmer), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Leah Stevens and Mrs. Sara Klinger). She was a member of the Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4 in charge of Keith Leinbach, Walter Stuckey, and Peter Dyck; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Springer, Mary G. (Landis), daughter of Garrett and Mary (Groff) Landis, was born in Franconia Twp. Pa., Oct. 13, 1890; died at Hatfield (Pa.) Mennonite Home, July 31, 1976; aged 85 y. She was married to Lewis L. Springer, who preceded her in death in 1972. She is survived by a foster daughter (Naomi ­ - Mrs. Stanley Pyndyk), 2 foster sons (Lewis Godshall and Ellis F. Landis), 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of Russell B. Musselman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Wismer, Leroy S., was born at Harleysville, Pa., on Mar. 10, 1904; died of a heart attack at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 1, 1976; aged 72 y. He is survived by his wife (Alice), 4 children, and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of the Finland Mennonite Church and for many years sponsored busloads of Christians to the Bowery Mission. Funeral services were held at the Finland Mennonite Church, in charge of David K. Benner; interment in church cemetery.

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Gospel Herald, August 24, 1976, page 642.

The Legacy of Timothy Lee Yoder

Timothy Lee Yoder died in the early morning of April 5, 1975, in a one-car accident near Akron, Ohio. He evidently fell asleep while driving. Tim was a senior at Central Christian High School, Kidron, Ohio, and worked with his father, a builder, Aurora, Ohio.
His parents Nolan and Marie, and sisters, Karen and Marla, were stunned by his death, but in retrospect they have found a number of causes for thanks. About the first contact with patrol officers, his mother said, "I felt led to give one last testimony for Tim and told them that he was a Christian and he is now with the Lord and he's happy."
The day before his accident, Tim had finished writing a paper which he sent to his draft board stating his case for a conscientious-objector classification. His family called the draft board, who supplied his letter. It is one of the cherished memories of him.
"To whom it may concern: The reasons I am requesting a C.O. status (Class 1-0) are: religious training and the belief that war is wrong.
"In the Bible it says that God made man. If God made man, then He should be the one to say when your life should end; not me or another fellow in the Army. Even one of the Ten Commandments clearly states that we shouldn't kill our fellowman. As a Mennonite I read and use the whole Bible and shouldn't make an exception for "Thou shalt not kill." As a Mennonite Church, we feel that war is wrong in all circumstances, and feel our young men shouldn't get involved in it.
"My beliefs wouldn't let me classify as 1-A-O. That fact is that if I would become a guy at a desk or be a communication engineer or something that is noncombatant, I would just be making it easier for someone else to kill.
"The way I acquired my beliefs that I have is simply, when I became a Christian I accepted the Bible and the teaching of Christ as a way to govern my life. I am presently enrolled at Central Christian High School, Kidron, Ohio, and we have had numerous chapel times with speakers who have come back from war-stricken areas and have told of the terror that destroys people.
"I also feel there are too many innocent people being involved by the wars; the people in the land of war, economic problems of the countries after the war, and that a lot of families are being broken up by the death of a son or father.
"My belief that war is wrong has not been expressed publicly but I have done a picture-music project a couple of years ago in school that showed the inhumane way of trying to solve problems.
"Although I am only 18 years old, I have a good idea what I'm going to do for a living. My job will either be a mason or an architect and if I would be hired by an Armed Service Corps or any company run by the service, even for more money, I wouldn't work for them or build anything. My goals in life are to have a family and pass on my beliefs to them and to become as Christlike as possible.
"There haven't been many chances where I could take action against wars, but last year the school fasted for a couple days and I joined them voluntarily. If there would be other times to come where I could take action against war I definitely would take part."
Nolan and Marie attended commencement at Central Christian, where Nolan accepted Tim's diploma. At the same time he presented money from Tim's savings account to be used for tools in the industrial arts classes.
As the months since his death stretch into years, the family members mourn his passing, but take courage from Hebrews 11:4: "He being dead yet speaketh."

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Bean, Amelia M., daughter of Eli H. and Elmira (Schultz) Mack, was born in Lehigh Co., Pa., May 18, 1893; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 7, 1976; aged 83 y. She was married to Joseph C. Bean who preceded her in death in 1949. Surviving is one grandchild. One child (Anna M. Bean Moyer) preceded her in death in 1961. She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Aug. 11, in charge of Norman G. Kolb; interment at Lower Providence Presbyterian Cemetery.

Huber, David S., son of Levi B. and Elizabeth (Stauffer) Huber, was born at Landis Valley, Pa., Dec. 15, 1890; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., July 15, 1976; aged 75 y. He was married to Lillian Brubaker who preceded him in death in 1971. Surviving are 2 brothers (Henry S. and John S. Huber). He was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Mervin L. Landis; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Kennel, Barbara E., daughter of Isaac M. and Elizabeth (Hertzler) Kurtz, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 27, 1883; died at Welsh Mountain Samaritan Home, New Holland, Pa., July 13 1976; aged 92 y. On Jan. 13, 1910, she was married to David G. Kennel, who preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1940. Surviving are one foster daughter (Elizabeth Zemacki), 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Ridgeway Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Millwood Mennonite Church, July 16, in charge of Charles S. Good and Elam Lantz; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Lehman, Lavina E., daughter of Peter A. and Barbara (Baumgartner) Lehman, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1889; died at Orrville, Ohio, July 29, 1976; aged 87 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Sarah ­ - Mrs. Aldis Gerber, and Anna ­ - Mrs. Ivan Gerber), and one brother (Waldo Lehman). She was preceded in death by one sister (Ella ­ Mrs. Amos A. Nussbaum), and one brother (Reuben). She was a charter member of the Kidron Mennonite Church where funeral services were held July 31, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in the church cemetery.

Peachey, Debra Jean, daughter of David and Beverly (Kauffman) Peachey, was born at Harrisburg, Pa., Apr. 15, 1961; died of asphyxiation at Belleville, Pa., Aug. 10, 1976; aged 15 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (David, Jr., and Donald). She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Aug. 13, in charge of Paul H. Stoltzfus; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Rittenhouse, Mabel, daughter of Harvey and Lizzie (Stauffer) Musselman, was born at Franconia, Pa., May 6, 1906; died at her home at Lansdale, Pa., Aug. 8, 1976; aged 70 y. On Sept. 23, 1925, she was married to John Warren Rittenhouse who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Betty, Naomi ­ - Mrs. Daniel Shenk, Ruth ­ - Mrs. John Cozzoli, Sara ­ - Mrs. Raymond Bergstrom), 4 sons (Herbert, Walton, Samuel, and David), 25 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Clarence Musselman), and one sister (Alverda Smoll). Two grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Plains Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Aug. 11, in charge of John E. Lapp, William Porter and Gerald C. Studer; interment in Plains Cemetery.

Shenk, Jacob B., son of John M. and Fannie (Good) Shenk, was born at Elida, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1892; died of a heart attack at Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., July 9, 1976; aged 83 y. He was married to Laura E. King, who preceded him in death Mar. 25, 1971. Surviving are one son (J.B.), 7 daughters (Irene, Alice, Doris, Laura Ann, Norma, Ruth and Charlene), 22 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one sister (Rebecca) and 2 brothers (John and Reuben). He was a member of the East Holbrook Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on July 12, in charge of James Martin; interment in East Holbrook Cemetery.

Smeltzer, Viola Marie, daughter of Clarence and Minnie (Wogoman) Smeltzer, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., Jan. 27, 1922; died of a stroke at Elkhart, Ind., July 28, 1976; aged 54 y. Surviving are her stepmother (Mary Yoder Smeltzer), 2 sisters (Ruth ­ - Mrs. Dwight Newcomer and Melva* ­ - Mrs. Frank Williams), and 4 brothers (Glenn, Dale, Clifford and David). She was a member of the Holdeman Mennonite Church where funeral services were held July 31, in charge of Willard Conrad and Simon Gingerich; interment in the Olive Cemetery.
*Research note - Name should be Melba

Yoder, William H., son of Herman H. and Mary (Beam) Yoder, was born in Middlebury, Ind., Jan. 13, 1894; died suddenly at Hutchinson, Kan., July 25, 1976; aged 82 y. On Sept. 18, 1927, he was married to Mollie Schletzbaum who survives. Also surviving are 5 sisters (Anna Yoder, Tillie Yoder, Fannie Gaines, Nora Hartzler and Amanda Johnson. He was a member of the West Liberty Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on July 28 in charge of Ed Birkey and Leroy Kerdollf; interment in the North Inman Cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.