Bare, Joseph Harlan, son of Benjamin and Magdelena Bare, was born in Marion Co., Kan., June 19, 1879; died at Anthony Hospital, Anthony, Kan., Sept. 4, 1976; aged 97 y. On Feb. 14, 1915, he was married to Ida E. Bauer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ivan Bare), 2 daughters (Olive Bare and Marcella ­ Mrs. Bob Diller), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Kate Underwood). He was preceded in death by one son (Rollo Joseph), one daughter (Bertha Rebecca), one brother, and 5 sisters. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Robert O. Zehr and Fred Gingerich; interment in Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery.

Beiler, Joseph, son of John and Mattie Beiler, was born at Princess Anne, Va., Jan. 20, 1925; died of heart failure at his home at Grantsville, Md., Sept. 17, 1976; aged 51 y. On Oct. 20, 1952, he was married to Ellen Spiker, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Donna Bittinger), one son (David), his father, 2 brothers (Jonas and Melvin), and 3 sisters (Lydia, Mary Lou, and Edna). He was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of Earl Yoder; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Buerge, David Ralph, son of James and Jean (Orton) Buerge, was born at Albany, Ore., Oct. 22, 1971; died by drowning at Pelly Creek, British Columbia, June 17, 1976; aged 4 y. Survivng are his father, one sister (Pamela), and 2 brothers (Tony and Tim). Interment at Eagle Rock, B.C.

Buerge, Jean Irene, daughter of Ralph and Irene Orton, was born at Albany, Ore., Dec. 14, 1938; died by drowning at Pelly Creek, B.C., June 17, 1976: aged 37 y. On June 22, 1958, she was married to James Buerge, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Pamela, Tony, and Tim), her parents, and one brother (Leroy Orton). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Angela Joy). Also 3 children (Susan Renee, John Mendel, and David Ralph) died in the same drowning accident. She was a member of the Albany Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Brethren Church, Prince George, B.C., June 25, in charge of Richard Church; interment in Eagle Rock, B.C.

Buerge, John Mendel, son of James and Jean (Orton) Buerge, was born at Albany, Ore., Nov. 21. 1969: died by drowning at Pelly Creek, B.C., June 17. 1976; aged 6 y. Surviving are his father, one sister (Pamela), and 2 brothers (Tony and Tim). His body was never recovered.

Buerge, Susan Renee, daughter of James and Jean (Orton) Buerge, was born at Albany, Ore., Apr. 5, 1967; died by drowning at Pelly Creek, B.C., June 17, 1976; aged 9 y. Surviving are her father, one sister (Pamela) and 2 brothers (Tony and Tim). Her body was never recovered.

Coblentz, Martha Rose, daughter of David and Ruth (Schwartz), was born in Ft. Wayne, Ind., Oct. 11, 1971; died at Indianapolis, Ind., following open heart surgery, June 28, 1976, aged 4 y. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Marsha and Debra), one brother (Dwight), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Pete Schwartz), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Mose Coblentz). Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite Church on June 28, in charge of Wayne Goldsmith; interment in Findlay Cemetery, Findley, Mich.

DeLacy, Ernest E., was born in England; died at Stratford, Ont., July 28, 1976. He was married to Gertrude Huber. Surviving are 5 sons (Ernest, Earl, Herbert, Karl, and Kenneth), one daughter (Mrs. Ernest Portwav), 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers. He was a member of the Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church.

Gerber, John K., son of Joseph and Mattie (Kropf) Gerber, was born at West Branch, Mich., Nov. 5, 1908; died of cancer at Brunner, Ont., July 3, 1976; aged 67 y. On Oct. 27, 1932, he was married to Anna Barbara Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Frieda - ­ Mrs. David Jutzi, Mary - ­ Mrs. Delmar Bender, Clara - ­ Mrs. Lester Leis, Irene ­ - Mrs. Hans Troester, and Judith Anne ­ - Mrs. John Mohr), 2 sons (John, Jr., and Elmer), 18 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Aaron, Elmer, and Emanuel), and 3 sisters (Mattie ­ Mrs. Chris Erb, Katie ­ Mrs. David Rose, and Clara ­ Mrs. Samuel Weaver). He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Poole Mennonite Church where funeral services were conducted on July 6, in charge of Amsy Martin; interment in the Poole Mennonite Cemetery.

Heard, Dorothy, daughter of Elizabeth and Frederick Books, was born on Mar. 10, 1906; died at Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, Aug. 27, 1976; aged 70 y. She was married to James Heard, who preceded her in death. Surviving is one brother (Bruce Brooks). She was a member of the Seventh Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Monroe Yoder and Harold Davenport; interment in Long Island National Cemetery.

Kauffman, Alta, daughter of John and Lydia (Reber) Gingerich, was born at Kalona, Iowa, May 14, 1914; died of a heart attack at Huron Memorial Hospital, Bad Axe, Mich., Aug. 15, 1976; aged 62 y. On June 14, 1936, she was married to William Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Carl, John, Clayton, and Lynn), 6 grandchildren, one sister, and one brother. She was preceded in death by one sister (Mary Marner) and one brother (Melvin). She was a member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 18, in charge of Luke Yoder; interment in the church cemetery.

Keller, Anna, daughter of Joseph and Lena (Zoss) Roth, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Mav 6, 1904; died at the Hillside Nursing Home, Bryan, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1976; aged 72 y. On Apr. 3, 1923, she was married to Emil Keller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), 3 daughters (Dorothy ­ Mrs. George Unger, Carol ­ Mrs. Bruce Jones, and Joanne ­ Mrs. Lenin Rivera), 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, one brother, and one sister. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, Pioneer, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Thompson Funeral Home, Montpelier, Ohio, in charge of Earl Stuckey and at Roanoke Mennonite Church on Sept. 9, in charge of Earl Stuckey and Percy Gerig; interment in Roanoke Cemetery, Roanoke, Ill.

Miller, Sarah L., daughter of Levi and Katie (Burkholder) Miller, was born in Kosciusko Co., Ind., Oct. 26, 1897; died at Sturgis Memorial Hospital, Sturgis, Mich., Sept. 13, 1976; aged 78 y. On Apr. 14, 1921, she was married to Noah A. E. Miller, who preceded her in death in March 1966. Surviving are 3 sons (Edward, Reuben, and Wilbur), 3 daughters (Kathryn ­ - Mrs. Jamie Hutson, Clara ­ - Mrs. Bodo Grubert, and Lydia ­ - Mrs. Frank Schragg), 2 stepsons, 23 grandchildren, 22 stepgrandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several step great-grandchildren, and 7 brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 16, in charge of Dean Brubaker and James Carpenter; interment in the Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Nisley, Viola, daughter of John and Amanda (Miller) Nisley, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., May 23, 1918; died of massive heart failure at her home in Shipshewana, Ind., July 31, 1976; aged 58 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Monroe, Ervin, and Ray Nisley), one sister (Mrs. Ida Yoder), 2 stepsisters (Mrs. Katie Frey and Mrs. Fannie Stutzman), and one stepbrother (Jerry Yoder). She was a member of the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 3, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in the Clinton Brick Cemetery.

Richer, Velma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Stuckey, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Jan. 28, 1921; died of a heart attack at her home on Aug. 30, 1976; aged 55 y. On July 13, 1941, she was married to Orville Richer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Gene, Joe, James, and Ned), one daughter (Margaret), and 3 sisters (Alice ­ - Mrs. Vernon Aschliman, Doris ­ - Mrs. Royce Engle, and Florence Stuckey). She was a member of the North Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Olen Nofziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Scheffel, Jake, son of Anton H, and Katie (Nofziger) Scheffel, was born at Stuttgart, Ark., Dec. 18, 1890; died at his home at Pryor, Okla., Aug. 24, 1976; aged 85 y. On Nov. 29, 1917, he was married to Lizzie Sutter, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Edna ­ - Mrs. Elmer Miller, Irene ­ - Mrs. Eli Miller, Letha ­ - Mrs. Russel Miller, and Lena ­ - Mrs. Eli Yoder), 2 sons (Evert and Kenneth), 23 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (John, Lee, and Cris). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of William Briskey, Roy Hartzler, and Richard Birky; interment in the church cemetery.

Shumaker, Irvin D., son of Daniel and Caroline (Folk) Shumaker, was born at Springs, Pa., Sept. 6, 1881; died at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md., Sept. 15, 1976; aged 90 y. He was married to Celia Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Daisy Flanagan, Mrs. Rhoda Hummel, and Mrs. Dorothy Gnagy), one son (Ralph), and one brother (Ellis Shoemaker). He was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Newman Funeral Home on Sept. 18, in charge of John H. Kraybill; interment in the Springs Cemetery.

Snyder, Christian U., son of Jacob and Rebecca (Burkhart) Snyder, was born at Ayr, Neb., Mar. 12, 1886; died at Columbine Manor, Salida, Colo., Aug. 23, 1976; aged 90 y. In 1907 he was married to Mary E. Kauffman, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth W. and Donald W.), 3 daughters (Irva - ­ Mrs. Paul Vandiver, Inez ­ - Mrs. Clayton Diener, and Harriet ­ - Mrs. Bryce Bartruff), 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, one son, and one grandson. He was a member of the Glenwood Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hastings, Neb., Aug. 27, in charge of Bryce Bartruff; interment in Roseland Mennonite Cemetery.

Stover, Barbara M., daughter of Samuel and Edna (Myers) Landis, was born in Hilltown Twp., July 8, 1909; died at Haydon Manor Nursing Home, Phoenix, Ariz., July 29, 1976; aged 67 y. On June 30, 1928, she was married to Calvin M. Stover, who preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1971. Surviving are 3 daughters (Marian ­ - Mrs. Robert H. Douglas, Evelyn ­ - Mrs. Robert G. Peck, and Karen ­ - Mrs. Robert Fryberger), one son (Samuel L. Stover), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Wilmer), and 2 sisters (Sara ­ Mrs. Elmer Hockman and Ethel ­ Mrs. Stanley Beidler). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug, 2, in charge of Sheldon W. Burkhalter; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Tice, Simon D., son of Daniel and Catherine (Mast) Tice, was born in Geauga, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1897; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Sept. 3, 1976; aged 79 y. On Dec. 25, 1919, he was married to Naomi Yoder, who preceded him in death on Aug. 10, 1953. On July 29, 1955, he was married to Effie Dwyer Howard, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Catherine Tice, Mrs. Phillip Miller, Mrs. John Kornhaus, and Mrs. Levi Jost), one son (Alva Tice), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Athalyn Driver), one stepson (Neil Howard), 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 7 stepgrandchildren. He was a member of the Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 6, in charge of Samuel Janzen and Harold Eshleman; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Yoder, Melvin E., son of Eli Y. and Anna L. (Wertz) Yoder, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Mar. 23, 1895; died of a heart attack at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 11, 1976, aged 81 y. On Oct. 17, 1920, he was married to Kathryn Mae Otto, who preceded him in death on July 26, 1969. Surviving are one son (Elwood), 2 daughters (Dorothy Jean ­ - Mrs. Ellsworth Flemming and Gladys ­ - Mrs. Lando Gingerich, Jr.), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one sister (Lena Bontrager), and 2 brothers (Urie and Willard). He was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 13, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

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Bast, Veronica, daughter of John and Susanna (Gascho) Steinman, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., July 29, 1893; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 13, 1976; aged 83 y. On Oct. 3, 1922, she was married to David Bast, who preceded her in death in 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Alvin and Mahlon), 4 daughters (Susanne ­ - Mrs. David Bowman, Alma ­ - Mrs. Lester Bechtel, Dorothy ­ - Mrs. Sidney Rudy, and Doris ­ - Mrs. John Metzger), 29 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Enos and Noah), and one sister (Barbara). She was preceded in death by one son (John), one brother, and 3 sisters. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 16, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gerber, John E., son of Daniel A. and Catherine (Erb) Gerber, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Mar. 24, 1909; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 9, 1976; aged 67 y. On Oct. 28, 1931, he was married to Elizabeth Bast, who preceded him in death in 1974. Surviving are one son (Harold), 2 daughters (Mildred ­ - Mrs. Kenneth Lichty, and Elsie ­ - Mrs. Harold Lichty), 14 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Daniel, Christ, and David), and 4 sisters (Annie ­ - Mrs. David Jantzi, Lena ­ - Mrs. Daniel Brenneman, Emma ­ - Mrs. Ezra Brenneman, and Katie ­ - Mrs. Ezra Steckley). He was preceded in death by one son (Lloyd), one brother, and one sister. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 12, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining ceremetery.

Hostetler, Nora, daughter of Joseph D. and Catharine (Johns) Miller, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Mar. 10, 1886; died at Albany Nursing Home, Sept. 13, 1976; aged 90 y. On Aug. 16, 1903, she was married to Charles Hostetler, who preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 1949. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mable ­ - Mrs. Russell Wenger, Ruth ­ - Mrs. Roy Brandeberry, and Orpha ­ - Mrs. Cleo Lambright), 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, one sister (Edna ­ Mrs. Claude Miller), and 4 brothers (Edwin, Daniel, Ira, and Perry Miller). She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Perry, Vernon, and Paul). She was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 16, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and John Yoder; interment in Bontrager Cemetery.

Miller, Katie E., daughter of David and Naomi (Miller) Miller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 20, 1895; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Sept. 6, 1976; aged 80 y. On Jan. 25. 1921, she was married to George S. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Margaret), one son (George, Jr.), 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters Gertrude Brenneman, Olive Garber, Nettie Hershberger, and Mabel Berry), and one brother (Harold). She was preceded in death by one sister (Mary) and 2 brothers (Ralph and John D.). She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Ron Kennel and Max Yoder; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Nafziger, Daniel, son of Nicholas and Mary (Steinman) Nafziger, was born in Perth Co., Ont. Aug. 10, 1888; died at Brunner Rest Home, Sept. 12, 1976; aged 88 y. On June 23, 1912, he was married to Nancy Erb, who preceded him in death on July 3, 1974. Surviving are 4 sons (Eimer, Emerson, Floyd, and Leonard), 5 daughters (Vera ­ - Mrs. Harold Wismer, Edna ­ - Mrs. Laverne Zehr, Betty ­ - Mrs. Gerald Steffler, Dorothy ­ - Mrs. Alvin Martin, and Erma ­ - Mrs. Lyle Coverett), 34 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary), and 4 brothers (Samuel, Amos, Solomon, and Menno). He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 3 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Ropp, Menno K., son of Christian R. and Mary (Kauffman) Ropp, was born in Mornington Twp., Feb. 17, 1889; died at Stratford Hospital, Sept. 16, 1976; aged 87 y. On Apr. 10, 1932, he was married to Nancy Erb, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Madalena), one son (Christian), and 6 grandchildren. He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of Amsey Martin and Alvin Leis; interment in Poole Mennonite Cemetery.

Schrock, Anna M., daughter of Valentine F. and Lena (Camp) Garber, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Dec. 11, 1887; died at Eureka Hospital, Sept. 16, 1976; aged 88 y. On Dec. 1, 1910, she was married to Emanuel Schrock, who preceded her in death on May 22, 1963. Surviving are 4 children (Alvin, Ruth ­ - Mrs. William Beschoner, Frances ­ - Mrs. Raymond Yoder, and Eunice ­ - Mrs. Owen Miller), 3 sisters (Mrs. Laura Schrock, Madeline, and Martha Garber). One son and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of James Detweiler and Leon Martin; interment in Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.

Wyse, William M., son of Menno and Mary (Baer) Wyse, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 30, 1890; died of a heart attack at his home in Archbold, Sept. 17, 1976; aged 86 y. On Dec. 7, 1911, he was married to Dinah Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Stella Crossgrove, Irene ­ - Mrs. Olen Britsch, Lucille ­ - Mrs. Walter Crossgrove, Marjorie ­ - Mrs. Lester Nafziger, and Lodema ­ - Mrs. Ivan Nafziger), one son (Wilbur M. Wyse), 23 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clarence and John), and 2 sisters (Katie ­ - Mrs. Simon King, and Minnie Wyse). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 20, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Zehr, Joseph, son of Andrew and Katie (Ropp) Zehr, was born in Ellice Twp., Ont., Dec. 24, 1899; died at his home at Cassel, Ont., Sept. 16, 1976; aged 76 y. On Jan. 17, 1923, he was married to Barbara Schlegel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Delton, Walter, and Carl), 2 daughters (Jane and Annie Mae ­ - Mrs. Nelson Albrecht), 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Menno), and 2 sisters (Annie ­ Mrs. John Steckle, and Fannie ­ Mrs. Jonathan Steckle). He was preceded in death by one grandson, 2 brothers (Eli and Nick), and 2 sisters (Lena and Adeline). He was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at 16th Line East Zorra Church, Sept. 19, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Glenn Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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Bechtel, Lizzie W., daughter of Aaron and Christianne (Weigner) Lewis, was born in Salford Twp., Pa., May 21, 1904; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 22, 1976; aged 72 y. She was married to Clatus N. Bechtel, who preceded her in death in 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (Roland L. and Harlan L.), one daughter (Marilyn L. ­ - Mrs. Earl D. Leatherman), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Sophia ­ - Mrs. Abram H. Moyer). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Earl Anders, Jr.; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Classen, Henry R. C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Classen, was born at Meade, Kan., Dec. 1, 1919; died of complications following surgery at Wesley Hospital, Wichita, Kan., Sept. 26, 1976; aged 56 y. On Oct. 1, 1939, he was married to Anna Reimer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Irene ­ - Mrs. Ronald Watson, Ruth ­ - Mrs. Harvey Ebersole, Anna Joy ­ - Mrs. Jake Troyer, and Wilma ­ - Mrs. Larry Miller), 7 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, his father, stepmother, 2 brothers (Ed and Peter Classen), 2 sisters (Mrs. Wayne Schertz, Mrs. John Loewen), 4 halfbrothers (Levi and Jake Classen and Harold and Clarence Classe), and 4 half sisters (Mrs. Alva Goosen, Mrs. Paul Ehmann, Alvera Rempel, and Mrs. Eldom Schroeder). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 29, in charge of Jerry Quiring and Paul Friesen; interment in Eastlawn Cemetery.

Cunningham, Kevin Brent, son of Robert and Betty (Lehman) Cunningham, was born in Morenci, Mich., July 4, 1970; died of leukemia at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1976; aged 6 y. Surviving are his parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lehman and Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Cunningham), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Anna Cunningham and Frank Rhodes). Funeral services were held at Central Mennonite Church on Sept. 23, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

David, Keith Michael (Jim Brown), was born at Pryor, Okla., Mar. 17, 1956; died as a result of a car accident on Sept. 13, 1976; aged 20 y. Surviving are his foster parents (Carl and Jewell Brown), his mother, and 5 sisters. He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of Richard Birky and Carl Helmuth; interment in Adair Cemetery.

Kinsinger, Emma L., daughter of Alvin and Amelia (Miller) Schrock, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 26, 1916; died in an automobile accident at Monongahela, Pa., Sept. 26, 1976; aged 60 y. She was married to Ralph Kinsinger, who died in the same automobile accident. Surviving are 2 sons (Owen and Eugene), one daughter (Mrs. Linda Humberson), 10 grandchildren, one brother (Allen), and 6 sisters (Alta Schrock, Mrs. Orpha Shrader, Ada Schrock, Elnora Schrock, Mrs. Naomi Sigler, and Evelyn Kaufman). She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 30, in charge of John H. Kraybill, Roy Otto, and Walter Otto; interment in Grantsville Cemetery.

Kinsinger, Ralph C., son of Joel and Linnie (Custer) Kinsinger, was born at Grantsville, Md., Apr. 7, 1911; died in an automobile accident at Monongahela, Pa., Sept. 26, 1976; aged 65 y. He was married to Emma L. Schrock, who died in the same automobile accident. Surviving are 2 sons (Owen and Eugene). one daughter (Mrs. Linda Humberson), 10 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Roy and Paul), and one sister (Mrs. Martha Resh). He was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 30, in charge of John H. Kraybill, Roy Otto, and Walter Otto; interment in Grantsville Cemetery.

Kolb, Maxine E., daughter of Alvin and Margaret (Kime) Rodamer, was born in Springs, Pa., Apr. 9, 1922; died in an automobile accident at Monongahela, Pa., Sept. 26, 1976; aged 54 y. She was married to Merle R. Kolb, who died in the same automobile accident. Surviving are one son (Gerald), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Clarence, Earl, and Harry Rodamer), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Hester Hays and Mrs. Leota Meador). Funeral services were held at Springs Mennonite Church on Sept. 30, in charge of John H. Kraybill, Roy Otto, and Walter Otto; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Kolb, Merle R., son of Edwin and Elva (Gelnett) Kolb, was born at Springs, Pa., Aug. 15, 1920; died in an automobile accident at Monongahela, Pa., Sept. 26, 1976; aged 56 y. He was married to Maxine E. Rodamer, who died in the same automobile accident. Surviving are one son (Gerald), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Robert, Donald, and Blair), and one sister (Bernice Kolb). He was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 30, in charge of John H. Kraybill, Roy Otto, and Walter Otto; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Martin, Almeda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sittler, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 20, 1933; died at Kitchener, Ont., Sept, 26, 1976; aged 43 y. On Nov. 10, 1954, she was married to Amsey Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one sister (Seleda ­ Mrs. Clifford Bauman), and 2 brothers (Eli and Alvin). She was a member of Floradale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 28, in charge of J. Lester Kehl and Amsey Martin; interment in Floradale Church Cemetery.

Schantz, Arthur, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hage) Schantz, was born at Fulda, Minn., Apr. 3, 1899; died at Colonial Haven Nursing Home, Sept. 25, 1976; aged 77 y. Surviving are 4 sisters (Bertha Birky, Lizzie ­ - Mrs. Jonas Birky, Martha, and Esther), one brother (Chris). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of Earnest Kauffman and Sam Oswald; interment in Beerner Cemetery.

Schrock, Mary C., daughter of Edwin and Elva (Gelnett) Kolb, was born at Springs, Pa., Aug. 12, 1924; died in an automobile accident at Monongahela, Pa Sept. 26, 1976; aged 52 y. She was married to Allen Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Randal Schrock and Mrs. Margaret Short), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Robert, Donald, and Blair Kolb), and one sister (Bernice Kolb). She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 30, in charge of John H. Kraybill, Roy Otto, and Walter Otto; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Steiner, Mary, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Blosser) Metzler, was born at East Lewistown, Ohio, June 27, 1893; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1976; aged 83 y. On Nov. 5, 1929, she was married to A. J. Steiner, who preceded her in death in August 1965. Surviving are 3 stepsons (David, James, and John Steiner), and 2 sisters (Elsie ­ - Mrs. Ivan Lehman, and Mabel ­ - Mrs. Adin Miller). She was a member of North Lima Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of Richard Bartholomew and Frank Sturpe; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Weaver, Dale Leon, son of Leon P. and Lorraine (Martin) Weaver, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 14, 1959; died by accidental drowning at Long Level, Pa., Aug. 4, 1976; aged 16 y. Surviving are his parents, 4 sisters (Joyce ­ - Mrs. Lloyd Fox, Janice E., Carolyn F., and Sharon L.), one brother (Marlin R.), maternal grandparents (Nathaniel K. and Lizzie Martin), and paternal grandmother (Minnie Weaver). He was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of Duane Hendors, Melvin Lauver, and Jacob Frederick; interment in Metzlers' Mennonite Cemetery.

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Hershberger, Mary Mae, daughter of Peter I. and Catherine (Miller), Hershberger, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Nov. 20, 1928; died of cancer at Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital on Sept. 28, 1976; aged 47 y. Surviving is one brother (Wyman Hershberger). She was a member of the Millersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Elliott-Hartline Funeral Home on Oct. 1 , in charge of David Groh; interment in the Hershberger Cemetery, Holmesville, Ohio.

Hershey, Noah L., IV, son of Noah L. III, and Parmalle (Crotts) Hershey, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 4, 1973; died of cancer at Parkesburg, Pa., Sept. 28, 1976; aged 3 y. Surviving are parents, one sister (Jennifer), and grandparents (Noah L. and Alta Hershey). Funeral services were held at Paradise, Pa., Sept. 29, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner and Amos Yoder; interment at Paradise, Pa.

Klinger, Sarah, daughter of Peter and Catherine (Richer) Stuckey, was bron at Stryker, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1893; died at Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1976; aged 83 y. On Apr. 6, 1918, she was married to Fermer Klinger, who preceded her in death on July 16, 1957. Surviving are 2 children (Merle Klinger and Doris Klinger), 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, one brother (Elmer Stuckey), and one sister (Mrs. Leah Stevens). She was a member of the Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Keith Leinbach; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Leatherman, Rossevelt D., son of Daniel S. and Esther (Detweiler) Leatherman, was born at Center Square, Pa., Aug. 3, 1905; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 3, 1976; aged 71 y. On Dec. 24, 1944, he was married to Pearl Alderfer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Alton), 3 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Rachel Hunsberger, Mary E. Kratz, Martha, Edith ­ Mrs. Henry Keeler, and Anna), and 2 brothers (John and Charles). He was a member of the Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 7, in charge of Gerald Studer, John Lapp, and Wayne Kratz; interment in the Plains Cemetery.

Longacre, Melody Joy, daughter of Mark and Ruth (Landis) Longacre, was born at Susquehanna, Pa., Aug. 8, 1972; died by accidental drowning in a farm pond at Susquehanna, Pa., Aug. 28, 1976; aged 4 y. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers (Alan, Christopher, and Joseph), 2 sisters (Cynthia ­ - Mrs. Mark Page and Elizabeth), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Paul Longacre and Mr. and Mrs. Abram A. Landis), and materal great-grandmother (Mrs. Hannah Clemens). Funeral services were held at Lake View Mennonite Church, Aug. 31, in charge of Jonas L. Mininger; interment in Lake View Cemetery.

Mast, J. Ernest, son of Emanuel and Anne (Blank) Mast. was born in Chester Co., Pa., Dec. 8, 1893; died at Rothsville, Pa., Oct. 3, 1976; aged 82 y. On Jan. 18, 1923, he was married to Sarah Winey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Vernon E. and Wayne W.), one daughter (Mrs. Lorraine Oberholtzer), 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elam, Omar, and Paul), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lina Miller and Elizabeth ­ - Mrs. Elam Smoker). He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Spacht Funeral Home, Lititz, Pa., Oct. 6, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Morgantown, Pa.

Miller, Irwin J., son of Josiah and Magdalena (Yoder) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 27, 1895; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., July 14, 1976; aged 80 y. On Feb. 2, 1918, he was married to Mabel Yoder, who preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 1922. On Apr. 12, 1925, he was married to Mildred Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Ernest J., Waneta ­ - Mrs. Payson Miller, Richard L., Kenneth D., Betty ­ - Mrs. Vernon Roth, James Lee, Sue ­ - Mrs. Ezra Byler, and Jo Ann ­ - Mrs. Dennis Buerge), 33 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Orpha Nelson, Mrs. Clara Berkey, Rachel -  ­ Mrs. Samuel Miller, and Mrs. Alta Berkey). He was preceded in death by one brother (Percy J. Miller), one stepbrother (Ralph Weaver), and one sister (Mable ­ - Mrs. Fred Lambright). He was a member of the Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 17, in charge of Orvin Hooley and Harvey Chupp; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Miller, Joshua Daniel, son of Nathan and Viola (Mullet) Miller, was born July 3, 1976; died at Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1976; aged 2 m. 22 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Sara Lisa), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Mullet and Mr. and Mrs. Ray F. Miller), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Fanny Yoder). Private funeral services were held at Lingler Funeral Home on Sept. 27, in charge of Claude Boyer; memorial services were held the saine evening at First Mennonite Church in Sugarcreek.

Miller, Levi C., son of Clemence J. and Anna (Miller) Miller, was born at Centreville, Mich., Jan. 27, 1926; died by accidental electrocution at Constantine, Mich., Oct. 5, 1976, aged 50 y. On Jan. 24, 1953, he was married to Irene Graber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (John Eugene, Norma Jean, and Bonita Elaine), his mother, 4 brothers (Edward, Amos, Ervin, and John), and 3 sisters (Mattie, Amanda ­ - Mrs. Christ Bontrager, and Edna ­ - Mrs. Allen Sampson). He was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 8, in charge of Dean Brubaker and James Carpenter; interment in the church cemetery.

Miller, Mabel, daughter of Noah and Emma Yoder was born at Topeka, Ind., June 5, 1887; died at Fast Manor Nursning Home on Sept. 12, 1976; aged 89 y. On Dec. 31, 1908; she was married to D. W. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Geraldine Craven ­ who died on Sept. 20, 1976), one son (Jonathan), 6 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandehildren. One son (Gerald) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Paul Yoder, Sr., and at the Berlin (Ohio) Mennonite Church, in charge of Paul Hummel; interment in Berlin Cemetery.

Miller, Magdalena Wagler, was born in Montgomery, Ind., Nov. 8, 1889; died at Chesapeake, Va., Sept. 23, 1976; aged 86 y. On Mar. 14, 1907, she was married to Francis B. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Margaret ­ - Mrs. Roman D. Miller, Vera ­ - Mrs. Willis Troyer, Clara ­ - Mrs. Ervin Blucker, Ruth ­ - Mrs. Clifford Leatherman, and Leona ­ - Mrs. Merlin R. Miller), 3 sons (Roy, Philip, and Francis, Jr.), 48 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Agnes ­ - Mrs. Clifford Leatherman) and 2 sons (Abner and Joseph). She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of Amos D. Wenger and Robert Mast; interment in the church cemetery.

Schantz, Barbara D., daughter of V. D. and Kate Detweiler, was born at Emporia, Kan., Oct. 23, 1900; died at Thomas Memorial Hospital on June 17, 1976; aged 75 y. On Oct. 3, 1926, she was married to Peter Schantz, Jr., who preceded her in death on July 5, 1944. Surviving are 6 sons (Ernest, John Dale, Emory, Willis, Donnie, and Vernon), 2 daughters (Ruby and Alma ­ - Mrs. Jimmy Duke), 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Ella ­ - Mrs. Glen Miller, Katie ­ - Mrs. Roy King, Lydia ­ - Mrs. Alvin Schantz, and Emma ­ - Mrs. Paul Johns), and 3 brothers (Joe, John, and Ben Detweiler). She was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 19, in charge of Chester Slagell and Larry Taylor; interment in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Welty, Bessie V., daughter of Loren and Mary (Bare) Culp, was born in Union Twp., Apr. 10, 1909, died at her home on Sept. 15, 1976; aged 67 y. On June 30, 1928, she was married to Charles C. Welty, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wayne and Carlyle), 3 daughters (Norma Jean ­ - Mrs. Lloyal Ressler, Carolyn Welty, and Phyllis ­ - Mrs. Edgar Miller), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Martha Culp). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the North Main Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 18, in charge of Howard Dunlap and Homer North; interment in Union Center.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.