Beachy.- Herbert Eugene, son of Christian and Amelia (Billinger) Beachy, was born at Springs, Pa., Jan. 28, 1897; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 20, 1977; aged 80 y. On Dec. 26, 1920, he was married to Marie Miller, who died in 1976. Surviving are one daughter (Rose Mary-Mrs. Gaylord Elliot), one grandson, and one brother (Frank). He was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in the Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Bender.- Mary Laverne, daughter of Daniel and Lydia (Miller) Bender, was born at Grantsville, Md., Sept. 21, 1914; died at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, Pa., Oct. 28, 1977; aged 63 y. Surviving is one sister (Anna Michael). She was a member of the Mennonite Church of Scottdale, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of John M. Drescher; interment in the Scottdale Cemetery.

Brenneman.- Florence E., daughter of Victor and Annette (Oram) Fletcher, was born at Findlay, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1891; died at the Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 1, 1977; aged 85 y. In 1909, she was married to Lewis Brown, who died in 1914. On Mar. 31, 1918, she was married to Harry Brenneman, who died on May 14, 1960. Surviving are 3 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Alfored Jenkins, Sophia-Mrs. Ralph Moore, and Juanita-Mrs. Leon Nafziger), 4 sons (Donald, Clyde, Leroy, and Harry, Jr.), 30 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church, Cloverdale, Ohio, Aug. 4, in charge of Ronald D. Martin and Norman 0. Smith; interment in Salem Cemetery, Elida, Ohio.

Buehler.- Edwin, son of Abraham and Nancy (Moyer) Buehler, was born in Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 29, 1903; died at Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 2, 1977; aged 74 y. On Feb. 3, 1931, he was married to Sarah Brubacher, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi, Lena, and Emma), one son (Zenas), 2 brothers (Allen and Norman), and one sister (Maggie). He was preceded in death by one son (Henry), and 2 daughters (Minerva and Eunice). He was a member of the Floradale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 4, in charge of Lester Kehl; interment in Floradale Mennonite Cemetery.

Hershberger.- John S., son of Samuel and Mattie (Hershberger) Hershberger, was born near Mt. Hope, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1916; died at Doctors' Hospital, Massillon, Ohio, Oct. 25, 1977; aged 61 y. On Jan. 30, 1941, he was married to Sarah B. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Betty-Mrs. Glenn Miller), one son (Paul E.), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. Jacob M. Miller and Ada-Mrs. Ben M. Miller), and 2 brothers (Atlee and Dan). He was a member of the Longenecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 27, in charge of Albert C. Schlabach and Bruce Cummins; interment in Longenecker Church Cemetery.

Holsopple.- Lewis A., son of William W. and Priscilla (Wenger) Holsopple, was born near Versailles, Mo., June 16, 1895; died at his home near Versailles on Oct. 28, 1977; aged 82 y. On Dec. 18, 1923, he was married to Anna Schantz, who died on July 19, 1942. Surviving are one son (John), one daughter (Clara Holsopple), and one sister (Mary Holsopple). He was preceded in death by one son (Walter) and 2 brothers (Joseph and John). He was a member of the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Allen E. Zook; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Kurtz.- Merle David, son of Urie B. and Grace (Kennel) Kurtz, was born on Aug. 19, 1953; died at the Reading (Pa.) Hospital as the result of an automobile accident on Oct. 25, 1977; aged 24 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Joyce-Mrs. Richard Burkholder and Doris-Mrs. Spencer Henry), one brother (Gerald), and his paternal grandmother (Mrs. Carrie Kurtz). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of John Rush and Ross Goldfus; interment in Conestoga Cemetery.

McLaughlin.- Annabell (Wolfe), was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, July 11, 1915; died at Doctors' Hospital, Massillon, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1977; aged 62 y. On Nov. 27, 1935, she was married to Herbert McLaughlin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Clarabell-Mrs. John Cain and Sadie-Mrs. John Marshall), and one brother (Logan Wolfe). She was preceded in death by one brother (Thomas K. Wolfe). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Canton, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Otesgo, Ohio, in charge of Henry Gravitt and Melvin D. Leidig; interment in the church cemetery.

Miller.- Aaron G., son of Gideon D. and Katie (Otto) Miller, was born at Springs, Pa., Apr. 5, 1907; died at Meyersdale Community Hospital, Meyersdale, Pa., Nov. 3, 1977; aged 70 y. He was married to Alta Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Maynard and Wayne) and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 6, in charge of John H. Kraybill and Walter C. Otto; interment in the Springs Cemetery.

Ribblett.- S. Lucy, daughter of Charles and Ella (McCarttney) Hunt, was born in Conemaugh, Pa., Sept. 19, 1897; died at her home at Johnstown, Pa., Nov. 2, 1977; aged 80 y. She was married to Hiram F. Ribblett, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Britton, Mrs. Ora Mae Gillespie, Mildred-Mrs. Frank Aughinbaugh, Betty Lou-Mrs. Robert Wainwright, Joann-Mrs. William Shaffer, Jr., and Doris-Mrs. Fred Tomlinson), 2 sons (William and Theodore), 24 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Alice Griffith and Mrs. Myra Sorber), and 2 brothers (Roth and Chester). She was a member of the Headrick Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, Johnstown Nov. 4, in charge of Aldus J. Wingard and Don Rager; interment in Headrick Union Cemetery.

Rodes.- Naomi, daughter of Irvin L. and Rebecca (Wenger) Koogler, was born at Dayton, Va., Oct. 18, 1900; died of heart failure at her home at Mt. Crawford, Va., Nov. 5, 1977; aged 77 y. On Nov. 16, 1920, she was married to David M Rodes, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (John, Noah, Aaron, Joseph, Daniel, and Adin) 9 daughters (Priscilla-Mrs. Daniel Beery, Catherine, Ruth-Mrs. Walter Groff, Anna-Mrs Joseph Lehman, Martha-Mrs. Earl Burkholder Esther-Mrs. Howard Good, Iva-Mrs. Wendell Beachy, Rhoda-Mrs. Frank Bennett, and Ruby) 53 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Lewis Knicely and Ina-Mrs. Warren Showalter), and 2 brothers (John and Daniel). Funeral services were held at the Bank Mennonite Church on Nov. 8, in charge of Herman R. Reitz, John R. Mumaw, and Dweitt Heatwole; interment in the Oak Grove Church Cemetery.

Rohrer.- Bert F., was born in Pierre S.D.; died at East Manor Medical Care Center, Sarasota Fla., Nov. 13, 1977; aged 91 y. He was married to Laura Ziegler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gilbert and Herman), one daughter (Zelta--Mrs. William Trotter), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Harry Rohrer). He was a member of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 16, in charge of Sherm Kauffman; interment in Manasota Memorial Park.

Spicher.- Jonas P., son of David P. and Sadie K. (Peachey) Spicher, was born at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 4, 1909; died at Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 11, 1977; aged 67 y. On Dec. 15, 1932, he was married to Rachel Yoder, who died on Aug. 31, 1948. On June 8, 1952, he was married to Bertha Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (David P., John L., and Thomas A.), 2 daughters (Lomie-Mrs. Charles Yoder and Rachel), 11 grandchildren, his stepmother (Mrs. Amelia Spicher), 2 brothers (Jesse D. and John W.), and 3 sisters (Katie-Mrs. John Peachey, Mrs. Annie Yoder, and Amelia-Mrs. Yost Zook). One son (Korie) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 15, in charge of Louis Peachey, Charles Yoder, Daniel King, and Erie Renno; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Tucker.- Vera, daughter of William and Mary (Spitnale) Wagner, was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1914; died at her home in Cloverdale, Ohio, June 1, 1977; aged 62 y. On June 19, 1934, she was married to Frank C. Tucker, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Duane, Walter, Paul, and Gary), one daughter (Alice- Mrs. Ed. Hargrove), a foster son (Larry Louden), 16 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Glada-Mrs. Vernon Diller, Eunice-Mrs. Walter Ross, Anna Mae-Mrs. Joe Van Vactor, and Clara Belle-Mrs. James Lewis), and 6 brothers (James, Mark, Isaac, Paul, Arlo, and Charles). She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 4, in charge of Norman 0. Smith and Ronald D. Martin; interment in Cascade Cemetery, Cloverdale, Ohio.

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Denlinger.- Anna M., daughter ot John M. and Emma (Denlinger) Sweikert, was born in Sadsbury Twp., Pa.; died at the Good Samaritan Home, New Holland, Pa., Oct. 18, 1977; aged 95 y. She was married to John K. Denlinger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 7 children (Edgar S., Elsie-Mrs. Landis B. Charles, Willis S., Frank E., Earl H., Arthur A., and Mrs. Emma D Martin), 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son L. Lawrence Denlinger in 1937. She was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 21, in charge of Harold Book and Clair Eby; interment in Paradise Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Frey.- Jon Weslay, son of Gary L. and Cheryl E. (Showalter) Frey, was born in Hagerstown, Md , May 30, 1976; died of meningitis at Hagerstown Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 17, 1977, aged 18 m. Surviving are his parents, maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Paul Showalter), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Frey). Funeral services were held at the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church on Nov. 19, in charge of Norman H. Martin and Henry Gamber; interment in church cemetery.

Gascho.- Lydia, daughter of Christian and Lean (Zehr) Gascho, was born in Wilmont Twp., Ont.; died at South Waterloo Hospital on Nov. 8, 1977, aged 88 y. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by 4 sisters (Fannie-Mrs. Jacob B. Jutzi, Barbara-Mrs. Samuel Steinman, Mattie-Mrs. Noah Steinman, and Lavina-Mrs. Sol Moyer), and one brother (Emmanuel Gascho). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 11, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in Steinman Mennonite Cemetery.

Kreider.- Mary Magdalena, daughter of J. M. and Hettie (Buckwalter) Kreider, was born at Byerstown, Pa., Apr. 21, 1891; died at Maple Lawn Rest Home, Palmyra, Mo., Oct. 13, 1977; aged 86 y. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Amy Glick) and 2 brothers (Jesse and John). She was preceded in death by one sister and 4 brothers. Funeral services were held at the Pea Ridge Mennonite Church on Oct. 17, in charge of David A. Hathaway and Doug Kearby; interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Lull.- Harry M., son of Albert and Martha (Mattick) Lull, was born in E. Chicago, Ind., Feb. 15, 1905; died at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, Ill., Oct. 3, 1977; aged 72 y. On Oct. 1, 1934, he was married to Kay 0. Perry, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Allan and Kenneth) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Alberta Heckman Mrs. Henry Stephens, and Mrs. Jeffrey Pederson). He was preceded in death by one brother and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in the Piano Cemetery.

Miller.- John E., son of Levi J. and Mattie (Zook) Miller, was born in Cass Co., Mo., Nov. 5, 1894 died in Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1977; aged 83 y. On Feb. 24, 1918, he was married to Lucy Yoder, who died on Dec. 27, 1975. Surviving are 4 sons (Robert, James, Leo, and Don), 4 daughters (Justine-Mrs. Carl Nusbaum, Leta-Mrs. Don Snyder, Joyce-Mrs Don Wyse and Joan-Mrs. Virgil Vogt), 30 grandchildren. 4 brothers (Ora, Emery J., Floyd and Joe), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Allie Kauffman and Mrs Edna Wideman). He was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 5, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in South Union Church Cemetery.

Reist.- Clarence R., son of Simon and Minnie (Kalffleisch) Reist, was born in Peel Twp. Ont., Apr. 21, 1897; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 6, 1977; aged 80 y. In the fall of 1949 he was married to Rebecca Brubacher, who died on July 2, 1967. Surviving are 2 brothers (Wilfred and Sidney). Funeral services were held at the Elmira Mennonite Church on Nov. 9, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in the Hawkesville Cemetery.

Schnitzler.- Laura L., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. __ Barkman, was born at Plevna, Kan., Jan. 16, 1894 died at her home on Oct. 21, 1977; aged 83 y On Jan. 6, 1923, she was married to Ben Schnitzler, who died on Aug. 3, 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Everett), one daughter (Mrs. Elizabeth Haines), 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was a member of the Yoder Mennonite Church. Funeral services were in charge of John Landis and Edward Yutzy.

Schrock.- Cletus D., was born in Henry Co., Ohio, Aug. 20, 1904; died of heart failure at Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 6, 1977; aged 73 y. On Jan. 22, 1927 he was married to Phoebe Stuckey, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Dale, Wayne, Rosetta-Mrs. Richard Nofziger, Ray James, Mabelann-Mrs. Roger Crossgrove, and John), 3 brothers (Waldo, Elmer, and Glenn Schrock) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Leona Shetler, Priscilla Schrock, and Mabel-Mrs. Harvey Swartzendruber). He was a member of the North Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 9, in charge of Robert Schloneger and Olen Nofziger; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Short.- Mary, daughter of Daniel S. and Emma (Gautsche) Wyse, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 18, 1896; died at her home on Nov. 16, 1977; aged 81 y. On Dec. 13, 1917, she was married to Cletus Short, who died on May 3, 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Willard C. and Walter S.), 3 daughters (Doris-Mrs. Andrew King, Deloris-Mrs. Marvin J. Wyse, and Evelyn-Mrs. Wesley Wyse), 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Frey and Alice-Mrs. Walter Richer), and one brother (Ira Wyse). One son (Dale) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 19, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Sutter.- Marilyn, daughter of Edwin R. and Emma F. (Schertz) Schertz, was born in Metamora, Ill., Sept. 3, 1927; died of a stroke at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 7, 1977; aged 50 y. On June 21, 1952, she was married to Dennis L. Sutter, who died on June 2, 1977. Surviving are one son (Ronald), 2 daughters (Jean and Joy), 4 sisters (Erma-Mrs. Clifford Martin, Louella-Mrs. Tillman R. Smith, Alverda-Mrs. Arthur W. Garber, and Gladys-Mrs. J. Harold Burkholder), and one brother (Eugene W.). She was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 9, in charge of James Detweiler, J. Lawrence Burkholder, and Gail Fisher; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Ulrich.- Louisa A., daughter of Ferdinand and Mary (Garber) Schertz, was born near Roanoke, Ill., July 16, 1882; died at Maple Lawn Homes, Oct 17, 1977; aged 95 y. On Nov. 25, 1909, she was married to Peter N. Ulrich, who died on Sept. 4 1974. Surviving are 3 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Ralph Litwiller, Margaret-Mrs. Clifford Strubbar and Beulah Ulrich), 3 grandchildren. 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Sadie Schrock), and one brother (Rudy). She was preceded in death by one son, one grandson, four brothers, and one sister. She was a member of the Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 19, in charge of Walter Dyck; interment in the Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Noah G., son of Gabriel and Anna (Kemp) Yoder, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Mar. 25, 1892; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, July 9, 1977; aged 85 y. On Dec. 16, 1915 he was married to Emma Showalter, who died in 1961. Surviving are one son (George), one daughter (Florence-Mrs. Myron Rensberger), 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 great-grandchildren, 6 sisters (Elizabeth Gingerich, Mary Hauber Stutzman, Ruhama Gingerich, Esther Doolin, Leah Zook, and Agnes Yoder), and one brother (Rufus). Funeral services were held at the West Union Mennonite Church on July 12, in charge ot Emery Hochstetler; interment in West Union Cemetery.

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Burkholder.- Alpheus Franklin, son of Abraham and Rebecca Catherine Burkholder, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., July 12, 1883; died at Waynesboro Community Hospital, Nov. 21, 1977; aged 94 y. On Nov. 29, 1906, he was married to Susan Berry, who died on Jan. 29, 1960. Surviving are 3 sons (Aaron D., Timothy H., and Melvin J. Burkholder), 3 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Ruel W. Driver, Anna Mary Burkholder, and Mrs. Eva B. Burkholder), 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Andrew). On Dec. 31, 1939, he was ordained deacon and served Springdale and Hildebrand Mennonite churches. He was a member of the Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 24, in charge of Roy D. Kiser and Duane E. Gingerich; interment in Springdale Church Cemetery.

Byer.- Lois Lauraine, daughter of Earl and Marietta (Kilmer) Bontrager, was born at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 25, 1944; died at Toronto Western Hospital, Nov. 19, 1977; aged 33 y. She was married to Murray Byer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Sherri and Heather), her parents, 2 sisters (Carolyn and Mary-Mrs. Donald Rhoadarmer), and 3 brothers (Ervin, Larry, and Dennis). Funeral services were held at Wideman Mennonite Church, in charge of Paul Martin and Harold Boadway; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Franz.- Jason Daniel, son of Helmut and Martha (Gingerich) Franz, was born at Kalamazoo, Mich., Oct. 18, 1977; died at Kalamazoo, Mich., Nov. 25, 1977; aged 7 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Tonya), 2 brothers (Kurt and Matthew, his twin), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gingerich), paternal grandmother (Mrs. Kate Franz), and one great-grandmother (Mrs. Fannie Bontrager). One sister (Heidi Marie) preceded him in death on Mar. 31, 1970. Funeral services were held at Locust Grove Mennonite Church on Nov. 28, in charge of Dean Brubaker and James Carpenter; interment in Locust Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gnagey.- Jonas, son of Daniel E. and Eva (Maust) Gnagey, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Apr. 24, 1890; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 26, 1977; aged 87 y. On Nov. 28, 1920, he was married to Gertrude Bender, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Russell), 3 daughters (Gladys, Geraldine-Mrs. Dale Widmer, and Delores-Mrs. Mahlon Leichty), 2 brothers (Howard and Elias), and one sister (Amelia Gnagey). One son died in infancy. He was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in West Union Cemetery.

Kauffman.- Charles Seiber, son of D. B. and Mattie E. (Sharp) Kauffman, was born in Kenmare, N.D., Sept. 21, 1910; died of a heart attack at Salem, Ore., Nov. 23, 1977; aged 67 y. On Jan. 12, 1941, he was married to Bernice Widmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Sharon-Mrs. Donald Clay, Ardis-Mrs. Duane King), a foster daughter (Rosemarie-Mrs. Curtis Zehr), one son (Darrel), 12 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Chester, Freeman, Tillman, and William), and 5 sisters (Minnie-Mrs. Joel Roth, Grace Pollard, Lela Richerson, Orpha-Mrs. Arnold Saucy, and Mabel-Mrs. Wilbur Shank). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church on Nov. 26, in charge of John Willems and Wilbert Nafziger; interment in Zion Mennonite cemetery, Hubbard, Ore.

Lowery.- Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Braum) Peters, was born in Nebraska, June 27, 1893; died at Harbor Springs, Mich., Oct. 19, 1977; aged 84 y. One June 21, 1913, she was married to Arthur Lowery, who died on Oct. 7, 1928. Surviving are 2 sons (Samuel and Oliver), one daughter (Della-Mrs. Emmanuel Brubacher), 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Anna-Mrs. P. H. Penner, Margaret-Mrs. H. J. Martins, and Agnes-Mrs. Tony Timmer. She was a member of Maple River Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Stone Funeral Home on Oct. 22, in charge of William Wickey; interment in Mennonite Cemetery, Brutus, Mich.
Miller.- Hannah Etta, daughter of Timothy J. and Mary (Powell) Wenger, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Jan. 6, 1892; died at Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 13, 1977; aged 85 y. On Dec. 27, 1931, she was married to Ernest H. Miller, who died on Feb. 12, 1973. Surviving are one son (Harvey), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 brothers (Roy and Powell). She was preceded in death by 7 sisters. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of Amos D. Wenger, Jr., and George R. Brunk II; interment in church cemetery.

Snyder.- Nancy Fran, daughter of George and Florence (Gilkerson) Campbell, was born in Wichita, Kan., Nov. 21, 1896; died at the home of her daughter, Camdenton, Mo., Nov. 25, 1977; aged 81 y. On Dec. 24, 1914, she was married to Jess J. Snyder, who died in September 1960. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Clara Phillips), 3 sons (J. R., Robert R., and Frank W.), 20 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 27, in charge of Allen Zook, and at Ann Street United Mennonite Church, Peoria, Ill., Nov. 28, in charge of Allen Zook; interment in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Peoria.

Steinly.- Jacob Clarence, son of Jacob and Ella (Landis) Steinly, was born at Perkasie, Pa., Nov. 15, 1894; died of a cardiac arrest at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 16, 1977; aged 83 y. On Jan. 15, 1916, he was married to Virginia Myers, who died on June 13, 1963. On Oct. 15, 1966, he was married to Elverda Freed, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mary Cassel, Kathryn Heebner, Dorothy Dayton, and Betty Mele), 2 sons (Norman M. and Wayne M.), 33 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 42 stepgrandchildren, 5 stepdaughters (Betty-Mrs. Thomas Zendt, Doris-Mrs. Charles Landes, Miriam-Mrs. Charles Brunstetter, Susie-Mrs. Willis Derstine, and Verna-Mrs. Michael Geiser), and 6 stepsons (Franklin, George, Stanley, Abram, Robert, and Ernest Clemens). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (J. Clarence and Marvin). He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 19, in charge of David F. Derstine and Sheldon W. Burkhalter; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Swarr.- Harry C., son of Milton and Minnie (Cassel) Swarr, was born Jan. 10, 1895; died of a heart attack at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Nov. 10, 1977; aged 82 y. On Feb. 7, 1918, he was married to Kathryn Leamon, who died on Feb. 7, 1939. On Nov. 1, 1941, he was married to Katharine Hostetter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Mark and Paul L.), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the Bethany Chapel of Landis Homes on Nov. 13, in charge of Irvin Kreider, Raymond Charles, John Shenk, and Melvin Lauver; interment in East Petersburg Cemetery.

Unruh.- Daniel J., son of Jacob and Anna (Teske) Unruh, was born at Freeman, S.D., July 28, 1895; died at Menno-Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, Pa., Nov. 27, 1977; aged 82 y. On Apr. 19, 1922, he was married to Hazel M. Kuglin, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul Unruh), one daughter (Mrs. Joanne Klassen), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Allen Morrison, Helen-Mrs. William Kramer, and Hulda-Mrs. John Penner), and 5 brothers (Henry, Jacob, John, Abram, and Peter Unruh). On July 4, 1921, he was ordained to the ministry, and served pastorates in the General Conference Mennonite Church. In 1973 he became a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 30, in charge of Nelson L. Martin, Elmer Byler, Jacob Unruh, and Norman Schmidt; interment in Cedar Grove Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- Chauncey, son of Harvey and Jemima (Miller) Yoder, was born in McMinnville, Ore., Jan. 9, 1904; died of a heart attack at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Ind., Oct. 17, 1977; aged 73 y. On Oct. 7, 1926, he was married to Delilah Troyer, who died on Aug. 26, 1968. Surviving are one son (Weldon Lee), 2 grandsons, and 2 sisters (Silva-Mrs. Abe Bontrager, Wilma-Mrs. Andrew Bontrager). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Interment in Christner Cemetery, Kokomo, Ind.

Yoder.- Paul W., was born at Berlin, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1912; died of a heart attack at Louisville, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1977; aged 65 y. He was married to Nola __, who died on Oct. 11, 1977. Surviving are 3 daughters (Sharon-Mrs. Tom Lapsley, Kathy, and Rhonda), and 2 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Harry Linder, Ruth-Mrs. Robert Nyce). He was a member of Stoner Heights Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Leonard Garber; interment in Beech Cemetery.

Zimmerman.- Eugene, was born July 10, 1932; died unexpectedly on Nov. 19, 1977; aged 45 y. On Sept. 29, 1951, he was married to Grace Arlene Horning, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Glen), 5 daughters (Linda- Mrs. Elvin Weaver, Brenda, Julia, Sharon, and Lois), his foster mother, 3 granddaughters, 2 half-brothers, and 4 half-sisters. He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Ben Brubacher, Wilmer Leaman, and Luke Horst; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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Bachman.- Joel E., was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Oct. 5, 1885; died at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Nov. 22, 1977; aged 92 y. On Sept. 3, 1907, he was married to Anna Slagel, who died on Jan. 2, 1961. On Apr. 3, 1963, he was married to Edna Oyer who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Verda-Mrs. George Cubitt), 2 sons (Donald D. and James M.), 10 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Harold). He was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Waterford Mennonite Church, Nov. 23, and at Bethel Mennonite Church, Ashley, Mich., Nov. 24, in charge of Elno W. Steiner and James E. Bachman; interment in Washington Cemetery.

Bailey.- Nannie Elizabeth, daughter of Charles G. and Fannie (Weaver) Shank, was born Oct. 18, 1884; died Dec. 6, 1977; aged 93 y. On Sept. 12, 1923, she was married to Henry Bailey, who died in 1947. Surviving are one sister (Mary Beachy), and 3 brothers (Emanuel, John W., and Samuel A. Shank). She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Va., where funeral services were held on Dec. 9, in charge of Glendon Blosser and Alvin Kanagy; interment in Weavers Church Cemetery.

Byler.- Marcus E., son of David C. and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Byler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 11, 1911; died of cancer at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 2, 1977; aged 66 y. On Apr. 10, 1936, he was married to Verda E. Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Elvin, James, John, and Robert), 7 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Wayne Sweigart, Emma-Mrs. Earl King, and Bertha-Mrs. Orval Ash). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, were funeral services were held on Dec. 4, in charge of Herman Glick, Abner Stoltzfus, and Charles Good; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Byler.- Mary S., daughter of Abiah D. and Lydia (Zook) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 26, 1884; died at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 29, 1977; aged 92 y. Surviving are one brother (Jesse D.), and one sister (Mrs. Ella Longenecker). He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 2, in charge of Gerald Peachey and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Herr.- Walter A., son of Amos R. and Katie (Gish) Herr, was born in Mt. Joy Twp., Pa., Feb. 13, 1890; died at W. Lampeter Twp., Pa., Nov. 9, 1977; aged 87 y. In June 1914, he was married to Florence Garber, who died in March 1923. In June 1948, he was married to Elizabeth Herr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Carl C. Herr), 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ralph), and one sister (Ada). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Grace G. and Marian Herr Moore). He was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of James M. Shank and James R. Hess; interment in Risser Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst.- Cresson J., son of Elam and Barbara (Hostetler) Horst, was born near North Lawrence, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1898; died at West View Manor, Wooster, Ohio, Nov. 13, 1977; aged 79 y. On Dec. 21, 1922, he was married to Alice Burkholder, who died in October 1973. Surviving are one daughter (Marilyn-Mrs. Gary Barnes), one son (Warren), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Mike), and 2 sisters (Salome-Mrs. R. W. Nair and Marietta Berkey). He was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 16, in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in Smithville Cemetery.

Leatherman.- Cory Lynn, son of Vern and Jan (Nafziger) Leatherman, was born at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 24, 1970; died when their car plunged into a pond near their home, Nov. 26, 1977; aged 7 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Douglas Scott and Eric), and one sister (Dawn), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Leatherman and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Nafziger), great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nafziger and Peter Beck), and a great-great-grandfather (Francis Miller). His mother died in the same accident. Funeral services were held at North Goshen Mennonite Church, Nov. 29, in charge of Don Brenneman and Russell Krabill; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Leatherman.- Janet K., daughter of Clifford and Mary Nafziger, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 15, 1943; died when their car plunged into a pond near their home, Nov. 26, 1977; aged 34 y. On Nov. 16, 1963, she was married to Vern L. Leatherman who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Douglas Scott and Eric), one daughter (Dawn), her parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nafziger and Peter Beck),2 brothers (Lowell and Marvin Nafziger), and 2 sisters (Carol- Mrs. Richard Anderson, Joyce-Mrs. Lyle Miller). One son (Cory Lynn) died in the same accident. She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of Don Brenneman and Russell Krabill; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Moyer.- Wilmer A., son of Tobias and Katie (Alderfer) Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Mar. 16, 1908; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 23, 1977; aged 69 y. On Oct. 20, 1934, he was married to Ida Godshall, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. He was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of John L. Freed and Harold M. Fly; interment in church cemetery.

Nyce.- Susie, daughter of Leidy and Elizabeth (Nice) Moore, was born in Doylestown Twp., Pa., Mar. 9, 1895; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Nov. 26, 1977; aged 82 y. On Sept. 30. 1914, she was married to Oliver Nyce, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Glen Good, Elvira-Mrs. Paul Unruh), one son (Clarence), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Willis Moore), and 3 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Raymond Tyson, Betty-Mrs. Willard Delp, and Eva-Mrs. R. Landis). She was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 1, in charge of Joseph Gross, Silas Graybill, and Roy Bucher.

Schmidt.- Elmina, daughter of John and Katherine (Miller) Schmidt, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont, Apr. 25, 1903; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 1, 1977; aged 74 y. She was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 4, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Gerald Schwartzentruber, and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Shannon.- Annie Ruth, daughter of Clayton and Lydia (Hunsberger) Ruth, was born at Salfordsville, Pa., Oct. 7, 1900; died at Harleysville, Pa., Nov. 27, 1977; aged 77 y. On June 3, 1922, she was married to William H. Shannon, who died on Nov. 22, 1975. Surviving are 2 sons (Robert R. and William H.), one daughter (Victoria-Mrs. Stanley A. Styer), and 2 sisters (Sadie Ruth and Mrs. Oliver D. Bergey). One son (Paul Ruth) preceded her in death. She was a member of Lansdale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Rockhill Mennonite Church on Dec. 1, in charge of Jacob Z. Rittenhouse and Norman H. Bechtel; interment in Rockhill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Stayrook.- Arie S., daughter of Joseph Z. and Sarah (Hartzler) Yoder, was born at Belleville Pa., July 13, 1887; died at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 28, 1977; aged 90 y. On Dec. 19, 1907, she was married to Reuben Stayrook, who died on Mar. 26, 1959. Surviving are 5 daughters (Bertha-Mrs. John Dan Yoder, Anne B., Lizzie Mae-Mrs. Levi Peachey, Mabel A., and S. Ruth), one son (Joseph), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one half brother (Samuel J.). She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 1, in charge of Louis Peachey, Gerald Peachey, and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana