Gospel Herald Obituaries - February, 1976

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 5 - February 3, 1976 ­ page 94

Coblentz, Salina, daughter of Rudy and Sarah (Yoder) Detweiler, was born at Burton, Ohio, Apr. 17, 1910, died at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 5, 1976; aged 65 y. On Oct. 10, 1935, she was married to Lloyd Coblentz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lydia Troyer, Liz Pankratz, and Mary Jantz), 5 sons (Albert, Paul, Rudy, Ervin, and Lloyd, Jr.), 2 sisters (Alma and Ida), 3 brothers (Bill, Joe, and Freeman), 18 grandchildren. She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, Pryor, Okla., where funeral services were held, in charge of William Briskey and Alva Yoder; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gascho, Mary, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Bontrager) Miller, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 20, 1886; died of a coronary at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, Mich., Dec. 28, 1975; aged 89 y. On Mar. 12, 1908, she was married to John J. Gascho, who preceded her in death on June 18, 1959. Surviving are 5 daughters (Elizabeth ­ - Mrs. George Layman, Edna ­ - Mrs. David Troyer, Anna, Edith ­ - Mrs. Boyd Rogers, and Millie ­ - Mrs. Willard Bontrager), 2 sons (Edwin and Mahlon), 3 brothers (Chris, Jacob, Dewey), one sister (Delilah Hershberger), 30 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Amish Church. Funeral services were held at Fairview Mennonite Church, in charge of Virgil Hershberger, Dec. 31; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Hazel J., daughter of Roy and Jane German, was born in Stafford, Kan., Dec. 1, 1906; died in Pryor, Okla., Jan. 5, 1976; aged 69. She was married to Harold Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Eugene, Lee, Wayne, Russell, Ralph, Kenneth, and Dale), 2 daughters (Christine Scheffel and Irene Helmuth), 34 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Mason King and Earl German), 3 sisters (Inez Freeman, Pearl Smalley, and Nellie Bardot). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, Pryor, Okla., where funeral services were in charge of William Briskey and Richard Birky; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Otto, Lloyd, son of Daniel D. and Amanda (Maust) Otto, was born at Springs, Pa., Oct. 4, 1893; died at Springs, Pa., Jan. 12, 1976; aged 82 y. He was married to Luemma Baker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Allen, Galen, and Larry), 2 daughters (Mrs. Alta Holt and Edith), 2 brothers (Roy and Walter), and one sister (Cora). He was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of John H. Kraybill; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Ritchie, William Scott, son of Levi and Mary (Ruddle) Ritchie, was born at Ft. Seybert, W.Va., Nov. 19, 1892; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 23, 1975; aged 83 y. On Aug. 16, 1920, he was married to Bessie Mae Wilfong, who preceded him in death on Oct. 12, 1971. Surviving are 8 daughters (Mrs. Eldon Hottinger, Mrs. William Briggs, Mrs. Ernest Michenfelter, Mrs. B. T. May, Mrs. Marvin Hottinger, Mrs. Paul Kyger, Mrs. Franklin Burkholder, and Mrs. Mark Emswiler), 3 sons (Raymond, Harlan, and Berlin), 2 sisters (Mrs. Pammie Keplinger and Mrs. Anne Mohn), one brother (Melvin), 22 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church at Ft. Seybert, W.Va., where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of E. G. Gehman, Chester Heatwole, and Earl Delp; interment in church cemetery.

Sonifrank, George Daniel, son of George and Hagar (Stultz) Sonifrank, was born at Broadway, Va., Apr. 10, 1896; died of heart attack at Broadway, Va., Jan. 2, 1976; aged 79 y. On Dec. 15, 1924, he was married to Clara Annie, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clifton, David, and Linden), 8 daughters (Mrs. Beulah Estep, Mrs. Arlene Miller, Mrs. Lillie Lahman, Mrs. Nona Kulp, Mrs. Loretta Horst, Oma, Janet, and Carolyn), one sister (Mrs. Lillie Dove), and one brother (John). She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, Broadway, Va., where funeral services were held on Jan. 5, in charge of Linden Wenger and Earl Delp; interment in church cemetery.

Weaver, Emma Frances, daughter of Joseph and Emma (Showalter) Shank, was born at Broadway, Va., Nov. 5, 1896; died at Staunton, Va., Dec. 15, 1975; aged 79 y. On Dec. 12, 1918, she was married to Abner F. Weaver, who survives. She is also survived by one daughter (Mary McNeil ­ - Mrs. J. Ward Trissel), one son (Paul), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mae Blosser and Mrs. Ruth Miller), 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A son (Raymond) and an infant daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, Va., where funeral services were held on Dec. 17, in charge of Roy D. Kiser, Paul Wenger, John Martin, Glenn Egli, and Robert Nolt; interment in church cemetery.

Yoder, Oscar, was born at Archbold, Ohio, died of an apparent heart attack on Dec. 26, 1975; aged 68. He is survived by his wife, Frieda, one son (LaMar), one daughter (Bueta ­ Mrs. Marlin Rupp), one brother (Raymond), 4 sisters (Mrs. Alma Liechty, Mrs. Sarah Rupp, Mrs. Orpha Miller, and Mrs. Iva Roth), and 15 grandchildren. He was a member of North Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29, in charge of Olen Nofziger, William Cox, and Kenneth Ladd; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Zimmerman, Anna, daughter of Charles and Mary (Eash) Kaltenbaugh, was born at Hollsopple, Pa., June 27, 1910; died at Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 12, 1976; aged 65 y. On July 15, 1937, she was married to Lester J. Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Shirley ­ - Mrs. James Hadden), 2 sons (Lester G. and Dennis W.), one grandson, 4 brothers (Albert, Leroy, Charles, and Willard), 2 sisters (Pearl ­ - Mrs. William Weir, Velma ­ - Mrs. Carl Ginglesperger). She was a member of Kaufman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Jan. 15, at Charles R. Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, Pa., in charge of Stanley R. Freed and James Ryan; interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Stoystown, Pa.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 6 - February 10, 1976 ­ page 118

Bowman, Isabella B., daughter of Israel and Susanna Burkhart, was born July 25, 1882; died Jan. 13, 1976; aged 93 y. She was married to Joseph G. Bowman, who preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ellen ­ - Mrs. Arthur J. Groff, Mrs. Susanna Fryberger, and Alice ­ - Mrs. Melvin Reich), one son (Aaron), 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Isaac, Israel, and Amos). She was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Wilmer Leaman, Ben Weaver, and Ben Brubacher; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Cressman, Eden M., son of Urias and Melinda (Martin) Cressman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 10, 1904; died of heart failure at his home in Elmira, Ont., Dec. 29, 1975; aged 71 y. On Sept. 14, 1927, he was married to Laura Dettwiler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi ­ - Mrs. Milton Shoemaker, Mary ­ - Mrs. Marshall Musselman, and Violet ­ - Mrs. Lloyd Martin), one son (Calvin), and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Beatrice) and one brother (Harvey). He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 31, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Vernon Leis; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Hagey, Katie T., daughter of George A. and Susie (Tyson) Clemens, was born at Lederach, Pa., June 21, 1909; died at Suburban General Hospital, Norristown, Pa., as a result of a highway accident, Jan. 14, 1976; aged 66 y. She was married to Henry G. Hagey, who preceded her in death in September 1970. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ferne ­ - Mrs. Harold Alderfer, Marilyn ­ - Mrs. William Marion, and Mary Jane ­ - Mrs. Douglas Underkoffer), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (G. Earl and Richard) and one sister (Mrs. Susie Freed). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, Earl Anders, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Mast, Daniel H., son of Henry L. and Mary (Hershberger) Mast, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Oct. 31, 1910; died at Lagrange County Hospital, Lagrange, Ind., Jan. 14, 1976; aged 65 y. On June 9, 1932, he was married to Mildred Boyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harold, Dale, and Glen), 2 daughters (Dorothy ­ - Mrs. Richard Brenneman, Marylin ­ - Mrs. Eli Schwartz), 19 grandchildren, and one sister (Effie ­ - Mrs. Raymond Miller). An infant son (Robert) preceded him in death. He was a member of Marion Mennonite Church, Howe, Ind., where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Paul Lauver and Marion Kauffman; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury, Ind.

Neer, Earl Jacob, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Tamplin) Neer, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Dec. 6, 1891; died of heart trouble at Champaign County, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1976; aged 84 y. On Feb. 12, 1916, he was married to Edna Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Dwight, Eugene, and Joe), 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elmer), and one sister (Minnie ­ - Mrs. L. L. Inskeep). He was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio.

Schertz, Harold K., son of Joseph and Rosa (King) Schertz, was born at Saybrook, Ill., Jan. 29, 1907; died of a heart problem at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1976; aged 68 y. On Dec. 19, 1928, he was married to Edna Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ray), 2 daughters (Roberta ­ - Mrs. Harry Graber, Joyce Schertz), 9 grandchildren, one brother (Ralph), 2 sisters (Mabel ­ - Mrs. Joel Birkey, Pearl ­ - Mrs. Roy Heiser). He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

Schmucker, Howard C., son of Daniel and Catherine (Conrad) Schmucker, was born at Louisville, Ohio, Mar. 8, 1900; died of a heart attack at his home at Louisville, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1976; aged 75 y. On Feb. 18, 1926, he was married to Verna Miller, who survives. Also surviving are the following children (Ian, Sheldon, Leon, Lucille ­ - Mrs. Loren Hershberger, Shirley ­ - Mrs. Lowell Hein, and Lorene ­ - Mrs. Randall Lemond), 20 grandchildren, one brother (Harmon), and one sister (Catherine ­ Mrs. Orrin Miller). He was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of Wayne North; interment in Beech Church Cemetery.

Sherer, Anna R., daughter of Hiram N. and Amanda (Reist) Witmer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 2, 1898; died Jan. 16, 1976; aged 77 y. On Oct. 27, 1921, she was married to Elam F. Sherer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Mary Jean ­ - Mrs. Simon Kraybill, C. Witmer, and Anna Ruth ­ - Mrs. Samuel Keens), 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Alta ­ - Mrs. Phares Bomberger). She was a member of Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 19, in charge of Henry Frank, Melvin Graybill, and Shelley Shellenberger; interment in Erisman Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder, Aaron, S., Sr., son of Jacob T. and Sallie Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 3, 1895; died at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 23, 1975; aged 80 y. On Feb. 6, 1919, he was married to Sadie A. Glick, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Samuel E. and Darvin J.), 4 daughters (Vesta, Lydia ­ - Mrs. Jefferson Byler, Orpha ­ - Mrs. Ivan Zook, and Barbara ­ - Mrs. Donald Bossinger), 26 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 27, in charge of Louis Peachey, Gerald Peachey, and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Yoder, Oscar C., son of Rudy and Fannie (Nafziger) Yoder, was born at Archibold, Ohio, June 5, 1907; died of a heart attack at Pettisville, Ohio, Dec. 26, 1975; aged 68 y. On Aug. 19, 1931, he was married to Frieda Zaerr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (LaMar), one daughter (Bueta ­ - Mrs. Marlin Rupp), 15 grandchildren, one brother (Raymond), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Alma Liechty, Mrs. Sarah Rupp, Mrs. Orpha Miller, and Mrs. Iva Roth). He was a charter member of North Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29 in charge of Olen Nofziger, William Cox, and Kenneth Ladd; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 7 - February 17, 1976 ­ page 142

Arrowood, Anna, daughter of Mark and Nancy (Thomas) Miller, was born in Relief, N.C., Jan. 9, 1897; died at Community Memorial Hospital, West Grove, Pa., Oct. 31, 1975; aged 77 y. Surviving are 3 sons (Albert, Marshall, and Richard), 3 daughters (Mrs. Pansy Lindsey, Elsie ­ - Mrs. Victor Greer, and Mrs. Verna Ham), 37 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, one brother (Gus Miller), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Woodby and Mrs. Lillie Arrowood). She was a member of Media Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Leroy Umble; interment in Little Elk Cemetery.

Brenneman, Martha J., daughter of Moses and Mary (Stemen) Brenneman, was born near Elida, Ohio, Jan. 19, 1887; died at her home of a heart attack, Jan. 1, 1976; aged 88 y. Surviving is one sister (Mary). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Pike Mennonite Church in charge, of T. M. Brenneman and Kenneth Benner; interment in Salem Cemetery.

Detweiler, Fannie E., daughter of Emmanuel and Mary (Schlabach) Miller, was born in Ohio, June 26, 1892; died of an apparent heart attack at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 9, 1976; aged 83 y. On Apr. 8, 1912, she was married to John B. Detweiler, who preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1974. Surviving are 7 sons (Elmer, Irvin, Le Roy, Melvin, Ivan, John H., and Freeman), 7 daughters (Alice ­ - Mrs. Harold Wiederman, Susan ­ - Mrs. Jol Stutzman, Mary ­ - Mrs. Melvin Miller, Sylina ­ - Mrs. Jack Gremler, Pearl ­ - Mrs. Tobias Bontrager, Jane ­ - Mrs. Joseph Bontrager, and Cora ­ - Mrs. Wayne White), 43 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 12, in charge of Don Brenneman and Tim Brenneman; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Greenbank, Clyde R., son of Arthur and Rachel (Murphy) Greenbank, was born in Monroe Co., Ohio, Dec. 25, 1910; died at his home near Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1976; aged 65 y. On Sept. 8, 1949, he was married to Ruth Geiser, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lois Kay), 2 brothers (Gordon and Chester), and 2 sisters (Phyllis ­ - Mrs. Warren Geiser, Mildred ­ - Mrs. Hugh Board). He was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Auble Funeral Home, Jan. 29, in charge of Lester Graybill and Elmer Geiser; interment in Martins Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Heatwole, Fannie B., daughter of James H. and Lydia (Layman) Shank, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Nov. 16, 1906; died suddenly in her sleep in Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 21, 1976; aged 69 y. On June 1, 1926, she was married to Joseph D. Heatwole, who preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1964. Surviving are 12 children (Dewitt, Ruth V. Heatwole, Dwight S., Mary Ethel Heatwole, Chester M., Esther ­ - Mrs. Rawley Shank, Charles L., Carolyn ­ - Mrs. John Reed, John R., Roy Everette, Harold R., and Elizabeth ­ - Mrs. Jerry Yoder), 32 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Bertha Berry, Mary Berry, Pearl Brenneman, and Annie Hartman), and 2 brothers (James T. and Boyd L. Shank). She was preceded in death by a son (Glen E.). She was a member of Beldor Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bank Mennonite Church, Jan. 24, in charge of Mahlon Blosser, Harold Lahman, Chester K. Lehman and Lloyd Horst; interment in Bank Church Cemetery.

Hodel, John Peter, son of Heinrich and Christine (Landes) Hodel, was born in Gelchsheim, Germany, June 21, 1897; died Jan. 22, 1976; aged 78 y. On Nov. 4, 1934, he was married to Esther Elizabeth Smucker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Paul E. and Ernest F.), one daughter (Ilse ­ - Mrs. Larry Yoder), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Godfrey), and one sister (Christine Hodel). Memorial services were held at Carlsbad Mennonite Church on Jan. 26, 1976, in charge of Peter E. Hartman and Vernon S. Gerig; interment at Sunset Memorial Park, Carlsbad, N.M.

Immel, Robert, son of William and Elva (Stutzman) Immel, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 25, 1921; died at Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1976; aged 54 y. He was married to Ruth Mullet, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Brenda ­ - Mrs. Charles George), 2 sons (David and Steven), 2 grandsons, and 2 brothers (Glenn and Harlan). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of Erv Schlabach; interment in church cemetery.

Keeler, Addie R., was born in Lehigh Co., Pa., Jan. 9, 1893; died Jan. 9, 1976; aged 83 y. She was married to Alvin C. Keeler, who preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 1964. Surviving are following children (Mabel W. ­ - Mrs. Elmer Leatherman, Nathaniel W., Kathern W. ­ - Mrs. J. David Detweiler, Harvey W., Esther W. ­ - Mrs. Joseph Pearson, Addie Arlene ­ - Mrs. Marvin Moyer, and Susan W. ­ - Mrs. Curtis Stoudt), 17 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of John L. Freed; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Lebold, Noah, son of John and Leah (Brunk) Lebold, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Apr. 6, 1894; died at Waterloo, Ont., Jan. 13, 1976; aged 81 y. On Dec. 1, 1921, he was married to Edith Lewis, who preceded him in death on Apr. 5, 1967. Surviving are one son (Irvin), 3 daughters (Irene ­ - Mrs. Albert Erb, Elizabeth ­ - Mrs. Ernest Mitchell, and Doris ­ - Mrs. Orval Jantzi), 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-granddaughters. He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Leonard A. Epp; interment in Erb Street Cemetery.

Miller, D. D., son of Noah and Saphronia (Hemmel) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 2, 1889; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Jan. 20, 1976; aged 86 y. On June 16, 1914, he was married to Maggie Mae Kuhns, who preceded him in death on June 19, 1970. On Nov. 18, 1972, he was married to Lucretia Stutzman Shank, who died on Feb. 15, 1973. He was ordained to the ministry and served pastorates in Protection, Kan.; Martin's Creek, Berlin, Ohio, and Salem, New Paris, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, Ind., Jan. 22, in charge of Floyd L. Stutzman and Paul Lantz; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Weaver, Ivan G., son of William H. and Lydia Z. (Good) Weaver, was born in Caernarvon Twp., Pa., May 29, 1896; died of a stroke at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 14, 1976; aged 79 y. He was married to Mary Rutt, who preceded him in death in April 1961. He was later married to Amanda Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Mervin R. and Paul R. Weaver), 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Benjamin F. and Paul E. Weaver), and one sister (Anna ­ - Mrs. George M. Reed). He was preceded in death by an infant son and a daughter, Arlene ­ Mrs. Frank A. Kenner). He was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Amos Sauder, Curvin Buchen, and Charles Wert; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 8 - February 24, 1976 ­ page 166

Carr, Forrest Hugh, was born at Wymer, W.Va., in 1914; died at Newport News, Va., aged 62 y. He was married to Willa Mae -------, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Byron and Donna), 3 brothers (Harry, Carl, and Sidney), and 2 sisters (Ruth and Betty). He was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weymouth Funeral Home on Jan. 26, in charge of Lewis Kraus and Nelson Burkholder; interment in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Childs, Madge S., daughter of Benjamin and Mattie (Madden) Smith, was born at Reading, Vt., Apr. 4, 1900; died at White River Junction, Vt., Jan. 27, 1976; aged 75 y. She was married to ------- Childs, who preceded her in death. Surviving is a daughter (Mrs. Norma Houghton), 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Phyllis Cunningham and Mrs. Agnes Shovan). She was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at White River Junction on Jan. 30, in charge of Wellington Alderfer; interment in Riverside Cemetery in Woodstock.

Cooprider, Ray, son of George and Nora (King) Cooprider, was born at McPherson, Kan., Dec. 2, 1928; died of cancer in Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 29, 1976, having found peace with God; aged 47 y.

Forry, Ardel B., daughter of Walter and Mary (Forry) Ferree, was born near York, Pa., Dec. 9, 1925; died at York Hospital, York, Pa., Jan. 17, 1976; aged 50 y. On Dec. 12, 1948, she was married to George A. Forry, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marcella), one sister (Leona Ferree), and one brother (Henry Ferree). She was a member of Stony Brook Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Raymond Charles and Glenn H. Martin; interment in church cemetery.

Gingerich, Edmund G., son of Daniel and Lydia (Gingerich) Gingerich, was born in Hay Twp., Ont., Oct. 1, 1900; died in the Scott Pavilion (K. W. Hospital), Jan. 24, 1976; aged 75 y. On Oct. 1, 1923, he was married to Anna G. Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Norma Rosetta ­ - Mrs. Jonas Ramer, Nevin Ray, Naomi Ruth ­ Mrs. - J. V. Billedeau, Neil Ronald, Norraine Rosanna ­ - Mrs. Charles Hadland, Newton Roy, Nelda Rosmund ­ - Mrs. Douglas Horst, and Nathan Robert), 33 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Aaron), and one sister (Mrs. Mary Gerber). He was a member of Baden Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Steinman Mennonite Church on Jan. 27, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz; interment in Geiger Church Cemetery.

Good, Cora Frances, daughter of Louis and Martha (Huber) Brenneman, was born in Allen Co., Ohio, Feb. 22, 1885; died at her home near South Boston, Va., Jan. 27. 1976; aged 90 y. On Oct. 1, 1904, she was married to Henry Good, who preceded her in death on Aug. 23, 1957. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lewis and Ira), 7 daughters (Beulah, Elizabeth ­ - Mrs. Arthur Brunk, Ina ­ - Mrs. Henry Stalter, Dorothy ­ - Mrs. Roy Brunk, Mary, Ruth, and Lena), 22 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Monroe Slabach, Otis B. Snead, and Roy D. Kiser; interment in church cemetery.

Mellott, Emma, daughter of Francis L. and Sarah (Grove) Mills, was born Dec. 31, 1886; died Jan. 25, 1976; aged 89 y. On Aug. 6, 1916, she was married to Marshall Mellott, who survives. Also surviving is one brother (Walter C. Mills). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 28, in charge of Charles Shetler; interment in Everett Cemetery.

Weaver, Samuel Gilbert, son of Ruben and Lucinda (Newhouser) Weaver, was born at Harper, Kan., Apr. 10, 1914; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 25, 1976; aged 61 y. On Dec. 19, 1937, he was married to Rose Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ronald, Leonard, and Richard), one daughter (Carol ­ - Mrs. David Matthews), 7 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Joseph, Ernest, Tillman, Tom, and Dale), and 8 sisters (Myrtle ­ - Mrs. Leo Hostetler, Edith ­ - Mrs. Ruben Yoder, Mary ­ - Mrs. Paul Shue, Ella May ­ - Mrs. Samuel Miller, Wanda ­ - Mrs. Richard Good, Bertha ­ - Mrs. Laverne Miller, Alta ­ - Mrs. Le Roy Fry, and Anna Ruth ­ - Mrs. Howard Beck). He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. He was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 28, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.


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