Frey.- Corinne Lucille, daughter of Harold B. and Lucille (Hershey) Frey, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 25, 1963; died in an automobile accident in W. Hempfield Twp., Pa., Oct. 3. 1977; aged 13 y. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Terry L.), one sister (Connie S.) paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Frey), and her maternal grandfather (Jacob R. Hershey). She was a member of the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of H. Raymond Charles, Shelley R. Shellenberger, and Nevin L. Horst; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

Gingerich.- Anna G., daughter of John K. and Katie (Gingerich) Roth, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 15, 1901; died in the K-W Hospital on Oct. 6, 1977; aged 76 y. On Oct. 1, 1923, she was married to Edmund G. Gingerich, who died on Jan. 24, 1976. Surviving are 4 daughters (Norma Rosetta-Mrs. Jonas Ramer, Naomi Ruth-Mrs. J. V. Billedeau, Norraine Rosanna-Mrs. Charles Hadland, and Nelda Rosmund-Mrs. Douglas Horst), 4 sons (Nevin Ray, Neil Ronald, Newton Roy, and Nathan Robert), 33 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Allen Leis). She was preceded in death by one brother and one grandchild. She was a member of the Wilmot Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Steinman Mennonite Church on Oct. 9, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz.

Good.- Jacob G., son of Milton G. and Fannie (Gehman) Good, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 26, 1908; died of a heart attack on Sept. 16, 1977; aged 69 y. He was married to Mamie Good, who died in 1963. In October 1970, he was married to Anna Mae Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Roy B. Martin, Miriam-Mrs. Melvin F. Martin, Marian-Mrs. Harold Stauffer, Beatrice-Mrs. James Martin, Mabel-Mrs. Eugene Martin, Mary Jane-Mrs. Clarence Martin, and Lucy-Mrs. Wilson Strausser), 4 sons (Jacob H., Ralph D., Horace D., and Raymond E. Good), 36 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 brothers (Noah G., John G., Silas G., and Arthur G.), and one foster sister (Ida Bright). He was preceded in death by one infant son (Ray). He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 20, in charge of Luke L. Horst, Benjamin Weaver, and Wilmer Leaman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Hochstetler.- Sarah B., daughter of Peter and Lovina (Stutzman) Beckler, was born at Milford, Neb., Oct. 20, 1900; died of a heart attack at Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 3, 1977; aged 76 y. On Feb. 22, 1922, she was married to Ben J. Hochstetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ila-Mrs. Harold Bender and Fern-Mrs. Paul Marner), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Laura-Mrs. John Stoltzfus and Oilie-Mrs. Ora Hochstetler). Two sons and 6 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Kurtz.- Joseph, son of Joseph and Barbara Kurtz, was born in Elm Grove Twp., July 5, 1885; died at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., Sept. 18, 1977; aged 92 y. On Dec. 17, 1912, he was married to Viola Staker, who survives. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, one brother, and one sister. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Morton. Funeral services were held in charge of J. W. Davis; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Oswald.- Orie E., son of Albert and Ida (Miller) Oswald, was born at Aurora, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1919; died at Seward Memorial Hospital, Seward, Neb., Sept. 2, 1977; aged 57 y. On Jan. 4, 1942, he was married to Berdean Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Sharon-Mrs. Gary Schweitzer and Virginia-Mrs. Leon Yoder), one son (Lynn), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Myron, Oren, and Mark), and one sister (Vera-Mrs. Fred Harrison). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Kathaleen). Funeral services were held at the East Fairview Mennonite Church on Sept. 4, in charge of Norman Beckler and Oliver Roth; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.

Oyer.- Elsie L., daughter of Christian and Katherine (Zehr) Oyer, was born at Roanoke, Ill., Jan. 23, 1894; died at Burnham City Hospital, Champaign, Ill., Oct. 8, 1977; aged 83 y. Surviving is one brother (Samuel). She was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall and Phil Helmuth; interment in East Bend Mennonite Cemetery.

Pfeiffer.- John Francis, son of Harry F. and Rosalie (Rick) Pfeiffer, was born in Baltimore, Md., March 11, 1935, died from a fall while working for General Electric; aged 42 y. On July 25, 1964, he was married to Jean Stanley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Jeanine and Joy) and 2 sons (Joel and James). Funeral services were held at the Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs, Sept. 11, in charge of Martin Lehman; interment in Sylvan Abbey.

Rohrbaugh.- William Francis, Jr., son of William F. and Edna Ruth Rohrbaugh, was born in York, Pa., Sept. 21, 1940; died at Hanover Hospital, Hanover, Pa., Oct. 1, 1977; aged 37 y. He was married to Gloria Spangler, who died on Apr. 9, 1973. Surviving are one daughter (Judy Lynn), one son (William F. III), 2 brothers (Larry E. and Henry J.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Bowman and Mrs. Patsy Miller). One son (Michael) preceded him in death in 1972. He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wetzel Funeral Home, where funeral services were held on Oct. 4, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner and Richard Shaffer; interment in Penn Memorial Gardens, Hanover.

Sholly.- Harry L., son of William and Sarah (Downey) Sholly, was born in Lewisburg, Pa., June 6, 1897; died at Gold Star Convalescent Home, Milton, Pa., Aug. 17, 1977; aged 80 y. He was married to Florence Specht, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Harry L., Herbert D., Wayne E., Larry E., and Theodore K.), 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Chester), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Margaret Satteson and Mrs. Evelyn Allen). He was a member of the Beaver Run Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 20, in charge of Benjamin Lapp; interment in the Beaver Run Church Cemetery.

Stevens.- Lloyd M., son of George and Clenna (Chronister) Stevens, was born on Sept. 30, 1901; died at Gettysburg, Pa., Aug. 9, 1977; aged 75 y. He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Dugan Funeral Home, Bendersville, Pa., Aug. 11, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner and Richard Shaffer; interment in Rock Chapel Church Cemetery.

Watterson.- Kenneth F., son of Francis and Margaret (Pyle) Watterson, was born in Chester Co., Pa., Mar. 19, 1946; died of cancer at his home in Cochranville, Pa., Sept. 14, 1977; aged 31 y. He was married to Deborah Hershey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kevin and Kurtis). He was a member of the Ridgeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 17, in charge of C. J. Hershey and Charles S. Good; interment in Cochranville Methodist Cemetery.

Yoder.- Mary Anna, daughter of Christian J. and Mary (Friedel) Butz, was born in Barton Co., Kan., Jan. 4, 1889; died at the Moundridge (Kan.) Hospital on Sept. 25, 1977; aged 88 y. On Mar. 17, 1910, she was married to Martin M. Yoder, who preceded her in death. Also surviving are 2 sons (Reuben and Paul Marvin), 4 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. 0. J. Yoder, Inez-Mrs. Ira Hockett, Martha-Mrs. N. A. Schmidt, and Betty Jean-Mrs. Robert Eshnaur), 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Minnie-Mrs. Charles Ancell, Mrs. Maggie Goff, Bessie-Mrs. Leonard Callop, and Genola-Mrs. Paul Kilgore). One granddaughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church on Sept. 28, in charge of Fred Gingerich and Waldo Miller; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Yoder.- Samuel M., son of Samuel K. and Barbara (Peachey) Yoder, was born at Allensville, Pa., Aug. 25, 1896; died of a heart seizure at Belleville, Pa., Sept. 20, 1977; aged 81 y. On Dec. 19, 1920, he was married to Rachel Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Samuel J., Glen H., and Louis R.), 3 daughters (Eva-Mrs. Richard Peachey, Kathryn, and Clara Mae-Mrs. Edwin Williams), 15 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 23, in charge of Erie Renno and Gerald Peachey; interment in the Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

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Alderfer.- Wilmer D., son of Jacob and Mary (Detweiler) Alderfer, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., May 25, 1907; died of heart failure and pneumonia at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 14, 1977; aged 70 y. On Mar. 24, 1928, he was married to Eva Kratz, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Evelyn K.-Mrs. Lester Wismer, Mary K. Alderfer, Lizzie Mae Alderfer, Clyde K., Arlen K., and James K.) one foster son (Timothy Paules), 14 grandchildren, and one brother (Alvin D. Alderfer). He was preceded in death by one brother (Mahlon) and one sister (Carrie Halteman). He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Baglivio.- Daniel J., Jr., son of Daniel and Julia Baglivio, was born at Brooklyn, N.Y., July 19, 1935; died of a heart attack at Tobbyhanna, Pa., Oct. 10, 1977; aged 42 y. He was married to Jacquelin Kuenstler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Lisa, Robin, Kim, and Julie) and his mother. He was a member of the Methacton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Clayton L. Swartzentruber; interment in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown, Pa.

Buckwalter.- Ira E., son of John E. and Magdalena (Hershey) Buckwalter, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 3, 1881; died at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hannibal, Mo., Sept. 1, 1977; aged 96 y. In 1910 he was married to Della Gibbons, who died in July 1959. Surviving are 7 sons (Jacob, Cleland, Marvin, Harry Daniel, John, Norman, and Earl), 5 daughters (Ruth Keller, Linnie Frost, Della Spratt, Mary Ann Hansbrough, and Martha Mitts), 74 grandchildren, and 79 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Landis), one daughter (Margaret Hallgren), 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. In 1907 he was ordained to the ministry to serve the Pea Ridge congregation in Philadelphia, Mo. He was a member of the Pea Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 3, in charge of David Hathaway and Daniel Kauffman; interment in the Greenwood Cemetery, Palmyra.

Eicher.- Warren Allen, son of Daniel R. and Magdelena (Stutzman) Eicher, was born at Milford, Neb., Feb. 6, 1893; died from complications of surgery on Oct. 15, 1977; aged 84 y. On Jan. 8, 1914, he was married to Anna Kremer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lola Jantze, Lela-Mrs. Vernon Hershberger, and DeElda-Mrs. Edgar Hershberger), 2 sons (Merle and Ben), 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary Schlegel), and 2 brothers (Stanley and Clayton). He was preceded in death by one grandson, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. On Nov. 25, 1928, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Milford and Beth-El Mennonite churches. He was a member of the Beth-El Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Robert McKelvey and Herbert Yoder; interment in Milford Mennonite Cemetery.

Emerson.- Karia Gayleen, daughter of Wayne and Olive (Roth) Emerson, was born at Spirit River, Alta., Apr. 8, 1976; died as a result of an accident, Aug. 2, 1977; aged 15 m. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (Ryan and Tyler), one sister (Krista), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Reber and Ole Emerson). Funeral services were held at the Eaglesham Mennonite Church on Aug. 5, in charge of Samuel V. Martin; interment in Pleasant Heights Cemetery, Eaglesham.

Frey.- Mattie M., daughter of Abraham J. and Sarah R. (Short) Wyse, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1895; died at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1977; aged 81 y. On June 1, 1920, she was married to Philemon L. Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Fern-Mrs. Ceaphus Schrock, Betty-Mrs. J. B. Shenk, Zelma-Mrs. Clayton Martin, Maxine-Mrs. Paul Diller, and Cara-Mrs. Frank Ulrich) and 2 brothers (Chauncey and A. L. Wyse). She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 15, in charge of Ellis Croyle and D. Wyse Graber; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Kenagy.- Mary Ann, daughter of Daniel and Marie (Boshart) Brenneman, was born in Wellesley, Ont., Oct. 31, 1885; died at Albany, Ore., Oct. 10, 1977; aged 91 y. On Jan. 27, 1917, she was married to Levi Irvin Kenagy, who died on Apr. 2, 1973. Surviving are 4 sons (Earl, Glenn, Lloyd, and Willis), one daughter (Virginia Frisch), 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Dan Brenneman). She was a member of the Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of James M. Lapp; interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Mast.- B. Lovina, was born in Cass Co., Mo., Mar. 26, 1891; died at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 12, 1977; aged 86 y. In 1905 she was married to Stephen Fisher, who died in 1941. She was later married to David C. Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons (Lester H., Harry L., Ralph S., Kenneth, Edwin, Alvin B., Harold, and Vernon J. Fisher), 5 daughters (Verda E.-Mrs. Marcus E. Byler, Mabel G.-Mrs. Ira Kennel, Grace-Mrs. Daniel Suter, Ruth-Mrs. Leon Hershey, and Helen-Mrs. Richard Ours), 4 stepdaughters (Beula-Mrs. Hersey Bumstead, Lena-Mrs. Harold Umble, Annabelle-Mrs. Arthur Hoylman, and Mrs. Mabel Alwine), 2 stepsons (Isaac and Donald Mast), 39 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one brother (Alvin Hooley), and one sister (Mrs. Iva Kauffman). She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 12, in charge of Herman Glick, Abner Stoltzfus, Aaron Stoltzfus, and Daniel Suter; interment in Millwood Mennonite Cemetery.

Musselman.- Esther M., daughter of Samuel Z. and Ruth E. (Batterman) Musselman, was born in Adams Co., Pa., Sept. 19, 1928; died at Gettysburg, Pa., Oct. 10, 1977; aged 49 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Mrs. Harry Esh, Mrs. John Fehring, and Mrs. Howard Brooks) and 4 brothers (Arthur, Melvin, Richard, and Glenn E.). She was an affiliated member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Monaham Funeral Home, Gettysburg, Oct. 14, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner and Richard Shaffer; interment in Mummasburg Cemetery.

Roth.- Casey Leigh, daughter of Phil and Lora (Boshart) Roth, was born in Friend, Neb., July 2, 1975; died as a result of an automobile accident on Sept. 21, 1977; aged 2 y. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Nicole Elaine and Shani Marie), and grandparents (Delbert and Ardis Boshart and Oliver and Verda Roth), and great-grandparents (Lavina Rediger and Amos Boshart).

Roth.- Rosina, daughter of Peter and Emma (Biery) Neuschwander, was born in Silverton, Ore., Oct. 26, 1878; died at Albany, Ore., Oct. 7, 1977; aged 98 y. She was married to Martin E. Roth, who died on Sept. 21, 1942. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul N. and Philip), 7 daughters (Hildreth-Mrs. Milton Zehr, Margaret-Mrs. Rolla Hostetler, Agnes-Mrs. Everett Richards, Mae-Mrs. Ernest Burck, Edna-Mrs. Robert Kenney, Josephine -Mrs. John Borth, and Mary-Mrs. James Troyer), 39 grandchildren, 94 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Bertha-Mrs. Urie Kenagy). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Harvey and Hewey). She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of Verl Nofziger, Ray Hostetler, and Clarence Gerig; interment in Willamette Memorial Park.

Schmucker.- Sylvia V., daughter of Henry H. and Eliza (Eicher) Short, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, June 20, 1908; died at Northcrest Nursing Home, Napoleon, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1977; aged 69 y. On Dec. 12, 1928, she was married to George Schmucker, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James), 2 daughters (Donna-Mrs. Maurice Nafziger and Doris-Mrs. LaMar Short), 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Milton, Willard, and Calvin), and 2 sisters (Myrtle-Mrs. Olen Beck and Frieda-Mrs. Herman Beck). She was a member of the Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Keith Leinbach, Walter Stuckey, and Carl Yoder; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Weaver.- Levi M., son of Levi B. and Caroline (Martin) Weaver, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 7, 1896; died at Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., Sept. 14, 1977; aged 80 y. On Mar. 4, 1920, he was married to Sophia Binkley, who died in July 1922. On Feb. 16, 1928, he was married to Elsie Nolt Redcay, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Arthur Shoup, Ruth-Mrs. Joe Esh, and Lorraine), 2 sons (Irvin and Levi H.), one stepdaughter (Grace-Mrs. Noah Graybill), 30 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Hettie Shirk), and 3 brothers (Ivan, Horace, and William). On Aug. 13, 1942, he was ordained to the ministry to serve the Landis Valley Mennonite Church where he was a member. Funeral services were held at the Landis Homes and Landis Valley Mennonite Church on Sept. 17, in charge of Melvin Lauver, Elam W. Stauffer, Lester Hoover, and Joe Esh; interment in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.

Wolfer.- Mary B., daughter of John F. and Sara J. Mayberry, was born at Albany, Ore., Aug. 17, 1889; died on Oct. 3, 1977; aged 88 y. On Aug. 4, 1909, she was married to Henry A. Wolfer, who died on Dec. 27, 1963. Surviving are 8 children (Berniece Kauffman, Russel, Melvin, Sanford, Margaret Anderson, Elvera Allison, Delores Baker, and Rhoda Gardner), 20 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Darrel McCormick and Sheryl Schmitt lived in her home for a number of years. She was a charter member of the Brownsville Mennonite Church.

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Beck.- Rosa, daughter of Christ and Fannie (Schlatter) Stuckey, was born in Allen Co., Ind., May 27, 1889; died at DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Oct. 12, 1977; aged 88 y. On Dec. 7, 1908, she was married to Emanuel Beck, who died on Nov. 20, 1955. Surviving are 2 sons (Melvin and Merle), 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (William Stuckey). Four sons preceded her in death. She was a member of Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 14, in charge of Earl Hartman; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Bontrager.- Daniel C., was born at Haven, Kan., Nov. 7, 1898; died at Laggange Co. Hospital, Oct. 19, 1977; aged 78 y. On Jan. 26, 1922, he was married to Polly Stutzman, who died on Aug. 4, 1937. On Nov. 4, 1944, he was married to Lena Miller Slabaugh, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John, Robert, and Stanley Borntrager), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Wilbur Christner, and Lydia-Mrs. Carol Hawkins), 4 stepsons (Wilbur, Lloyd, Wayne, and Glen Slabaugh), 27 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one brother (Chris Borntrager), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Knepp, Mrs. Mary Miller, and Mrs. Lydia Stutzman). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Millie Johnson) and a grandson. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Topeka, Ind., where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Joe J. Swartz; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Eash.- Sadie, daughter of Henry M. and Annie (Kaufman) Eash, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 27, 1897; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 15, 1977; aged 80 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Effie Holsopple and Mrs. Trella Harshberger). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Amos, Menno, Josiah, and Sem K.). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Johnstown. Funeral services were held on Oct. 17 at Thomas Mennonite Church, in charge of David D. Shetler and John Kraybill; interment in Thomas Mennonite Cemetery.

Gingerich.- Rudy, was born in Davis Co., Ind., Aug. 4, 1889; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 20, 1977; aged 88 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Sara Gingerich and Rose-Mrs. Chris Yoder). He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Miller Funeral Home, Middlebury, Ind., Oct. 22, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Waterloo Memorial Cemetery.

Hackman.- Wilmer D., was born Apr. 11, 1909; died Aug. 31, 1977; aged 68 y. He was married to Alice Borneman, who survives. Funeral services were held at Franconia Mennonite Church, Sept. 3, in charge of Abram G. Metz, Stanley G. Godshall, and James L. Maust, interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Kauffman.- Amsa H., son of Henry and Fannie (Baumgartner) Kauffman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 31, 1894; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Oct. 25, 1977; aged 83 y. On Sept. 2, 1928, he was married to Nona Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Miriam- Mrs. Lowell Byler, Naomi-Mrs. John Lederach, and Mrs. Ron Kennel), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Alvin), and one sister (Carrie). He was ordained to the ministry on Jan. 1, 1939, and to the office of bishop on Dec. 21, 1952. He served in Spanish Mission work in south Texas, Clinton Brick congregation in Goshen, Ind., and the Portland (Ore.) congregation. He was a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 27, in charge of John Lederach and Ron Kennel; interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery.

Kulp.- Elias W., son of Elias and Sarah (Wasser) Kulp, was born in Mainland, Pa., July 3, 1880; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 13, 1977; aged 97 y. On June 1, 1901, he was married to Elizabeth Clemens, who died on May 22, 1952. Surviving are 5 daughters (Sarah Longacre, Elizabeth-Mrs. Henry G. Yoder, Mary-Mrs. Abraham B. Gehman, Ruth-Mrs. Andrew Nafziger, and Grace-Mrs. George Miller), 2 sons (Edgar C. and Jacob C. Kulp), 33 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. On May 17, 1923, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Bally congregation of which he was a member. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home, Oct. 16, and at Bally Mennonite Church, Oct. 17, in charge of Paul E. Longacre, James C. Longacre, and Henry P. Yoder; interment in Bally Mennonite Cemetery.

Lichty.- Solomon, son of Rudolph and Rachael (Schrag) Lichty, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., May 23, 1900; died at Stratford General Hospital, Sept. 30, 1977; aged 77 y. On Dec. 8, 1921, he was married to Emma Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Ervin, Lorne, Elmer, Lloyd, and Aaron), one daughter (Leona-Mrs. Tom Mason), 21 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother (Moses), and 2 sisters (Nancy Bellar and Mary-Mrs. Chris Gerber). He was preceded in death by one son (David), one brother (Aaron), and one sister (Susan-Mrs. Dan Gerber). He was a member of Maple View Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Alvin Leis, and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Otto.- Hazel E., daughter of Jacob J. and Rachel (Livengood) Otto, was born at Springs, Pa., Sept. 27, 1904; died at Berlin, Pa., Oct. 21, 1977; aged 73 y. Surviving is one brother (Mark Otto). She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of John H. Kraybill and Walter C. Otto; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Schlabach.- Eli E., son of Eli J, and Magdelena (Miller) Schlabach, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 3, 1887; died at Furgala Nursing Home, Lancaster, N.Y., Oct. 24, 1977; aged 90 y. On Nov. 25, 1909, he was married to Jemima Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Levi, Albert, and Daniel), 2 daughters (Dora-Mrs. Erwin Helmuth, and Mary-Mrs. Norman Gilbert), 24 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Eli, Jr.). He was a member of Alden Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Titus Kauffman; interment in Alden Union Cemetery.

Snavely.- Abram L., son of Henry and Mary (Stauffer) Snavely, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 10, 1899; died at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 20, 1977; aged 78 y. On Nov. 18, 1925, he was married to Anna L. Denlinger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marie L. Snavely). He was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Elam Stauffer, Melvin Lauver, Jacob Frederick, and Lester Wenger; interment in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery.

Weaver.- Jonas A., son of David and Mary (Auker) Weaver, was born in Thompsontown, Pa., Aug. 22, 1891; died at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Oct. 22, 1977; aged 86 y. On Jan. 12, 1915, he was married to Emma Kolb, who died on Jan. 27, 1957. Surviving are 3 daughters (Grace, Kathryn-Mrs. Jesse Ehst, and Florence-Mrs. Robert Keener), 3 sons (Harold, Paul, and Gerald), 27 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Vincent Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Norman G. Kolb and Charles Gogel; interment in Vincent Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- Nola K., was born in Louisville, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1916; died at Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1977; aged 60 y. On June 25, 1942, she was married to Paul Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Sharon- Mrs. Tom Lapsley, Kathy, and Rhonda), one sister (Viola-Mrs. Floyd Shore), and one brother (Rollin Krabill). She was a member of Stoner Heights Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Beech Mennonite Church, Oct. 14, in charge of Leonard Garber; interment in Beech Mennonite Cemetery.

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Albrecht.- Howard L., son of Levi 0. and Lydia (Roth) Albrecht, was born in Groveland Twp., Oct. 6, 1914; died as a result of a fall from a ladder at Tiskilwa, Ill., Oct. 29, 1977; aged 63 y. On May 25, 1940, he was married to Kathryn Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Alice-Mrs. John Hill and Shirley-Mrs. David Shenk), 2 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Milo and Marion). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Morton, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tremont, Ill.
Detwiler.- Anna, was born near Haven, Kan., Jan. 13, 1909; died on Sept. 27, 1977; aged 68 y. On Sept. 1, 1938, she was married to Samuel E. Detwiler, who survives. Also surviving are one foster son (David Stafford), 3 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (David, Edward, Ralph, and LeRoy). She was preceded in death by one brother (Jacob) on Aug. 11, 1977. She was a member of the Yoder Mennonite Church, Yoder, Kan., where funeral services were held in charge of John M. Landis and Harry Diener; interment in the church cemetery.

Dorsey.- Miffie Lou Annie, daughter of H. D. and Florence (Kelley) Pettit, was born near Kosciusko, Miss., Feb. 9, 1922; died of cancer at Conway, Ark., Sept. 25, 1977; aged 55 y. She was married to Dale Dorsey, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, 2 sons (Jimmie and David Dorsey), 3 daughters (Mrs. Martha Castleberry, Laura Dorsey, and Mrs. Evelyn Grasse), 11 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Dolfus, Arthur, and Kelley Neil Pettit), and one sister (Mrs. Ella Mae Townsend). She was a member of the Mennonite Church in Conway, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of Richard Birky, Maynard Yoder, and Eli Yoder. Another service was held in Kosciusko on Sept. 28, in charge of Maynard Yoder and Alva Yoder; interment in Rocky Point Cemetery.

Gochnauer.- Belle C., daughter of Martin D. and Lydia A. (Carpenter) Homsher, was born in W. Lampeter Twp., Pa., Aug. 13, 1909; died at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 1, 1977; aged 68 y. On Mar. 25, 1939, she was married to Harold B. Gochnauer, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Gertrude-Mrs. David Henry), 2 foster grandchildren, and one sister (Elva-Mrs. Parke Hassel), and 2 brothers (Alvin and David Homsher). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Gundel Funeral Home, Conestoga. Pa., Nov. 4, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Hershey.- Paul J., son of Jacob M. and Mary Emma (Eby) Hershey, was born in Byerstown, Pa., Feb. 12, 1891; died of acute myocardial failure at La Junta, Colo., Oct. 15, 1977; aged 86 y. On Jan. 27, 1921, he was married to Fannie Shank, who died on Jan. 25, 1942. On Aug. 29, 1943, he was married to Anna Hertzler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Pauline-Mrs. Allen Hartzler, Dorothy-Mrs. Jay Hartzler, Joy-Mrs. Norman Blair, and Jean), one brother (Isaac), and one sister (Martha-Mrs. Sherman Kauffman). One daughter Florence preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Holbrook Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Wallace Jantz; interment in La Junta, Colo.

Miller.- Harley P., son of Christ and Polly (Wingard) Miller was born in Haven, Kan., Sept. 18, 1912; died of a cardiac arrest at South Bend Memorial Hospital, Ind., Oct. 28, 1977; aged 65 y. On Dec. 24, 1936, he was married to Ann Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Eloise-Mrs. Ivan Kauffman), 2 sons (Bill J. and Donald R.), 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Harvey C., Christy, and William), 2 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Joe Gingerich and Lizzie-Mrs. Tobe Troyer), 2 stepbrothers (Abe Kauffman and Harley H. Miller), and 3 stepsisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Wayne Yoder, Anna-Mrs. Clifford Miller, and Kathryn-Mrs. Rollin Gingerich). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 31, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Harold Yoder; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Ruby.- Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (Steinman) Brenneman, was born in South Easthope Twp., Ont, Mar. 5, 1884; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 19, 1977; aged 93 y. She was married to Nicklas Ruby, who died in 1935. Surviving are one son (Ervin), one daughter (Emmaline-Mrs. Ervin Bast), 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Clayton, Nelson, and Mahlon). She was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in the East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th Line.

Thomas.- Webster, son of Levi and Katie Ann (Gindlesperger) Thomas, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 6, 1899; died at Lee Hospital Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 24, 1977; aged 78 y. He was married to Ella Blough, who died on July 26, 1977. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul E. and Leon E.), 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Charles), 5 sisters, and 4 brothers. He was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Curtis Godshall, David E. Mishler, and Loren Johns; interment in the church cemetery.

Van Veen.- Simon, son of Willem and Dirkye (de Rooy) Van Veen, was born at Hillegon, the Netherlands, Apr. 8, 1916; died at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., Oct. 14, 1977; aged 61 y. On Sept. 5, 1940, he was married to Clara Veen, who survives. Surviving are 4 children (Jack, Dina-Mrs. Chester Brandenburg, Anna Marie-Mrs. Dennis Hooley, and Willy-Mrs. Mike Dominiak), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and one sister. One child (Chris) died in 1967. He was a member of the Prairie Street Mennonite Church. A memorial service was held at the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home on Oct. 18, in charge of Russell Krabill and Simon Gingerich; interment in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart.

Yoder.- Jacob B., son of David B. and Nancy E. (Yoder) Yoder, was born in Allensville, Pa., Apr. 3, 1914; died of a heart attack at Belleville, Pa. Oct. 23, 1977; aged 63 y. On Dec. 28, 1939, he was married to Ruth Zook, who died in 1965. On June 8, 1969, he was married to Elizabeth Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Glenn I., Lloyd L., and Jay L.), 3 stepchildren (Vera-Mrs. Carl Hansen, Sanford J., and Vernane-Mrs. Dick Stutzman), 14 grandchildren, and one brother (David E.). He was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Gerald Peachey and Erie Renno; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Zehr.- Harold J., son of Joseph J. and Katie (Moshier) Zehr, was born in Lewis Co., Nov. 14, 1910; died in Lewis County General Hospital on Oct. 29, 1977; aged 66 y. On Aug. 7, 1935, he was married to Edna Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. DeEtta Moser, Mrs. Kay Smithling, and Mrs. William Shambo), one son (Bruce Zehr), 16 grandchildren, and 3 sisters. One brother preceded him in death in March 1970. He was a member of the Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Richard Zehr; interment in Conservative Mennonite Croghan Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana

--no November 30, 1977 Gospel Herald isssue