Fisher, Aaron, son of Noah S. and Katie (Beiler) Fisher, was born on Dec. 19, 1891; died at Duke Convalescent Residence, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 8, 1978; aged 86 y. He was married to Mary Herr, who survives. Also surviving is one son (James Everett). He was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 11, in charge of Clair B. Eby and Fred W. Martin; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Graber, Valda M., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Emmons Gables, was born at Rolette, N.D., Jan. 15, 1918; died at Rolette, N.D., Apr. 4, 1978; aged 60 y. She was married to Joe Graber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Jack, Monte, and Sherman), 4 daughters (Marlene ­ Mrs. Terence Thompson, Connie ­ Mrs. Allen Snell, Joann ­ Mrs. Ed Shrock, and Carol ­ Mrs. Dewey Yoder), 19 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. She was a member of Lakeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler and George Rohde; interment in Rolette Cemetery.

Kennel, Barbara Marie, daughter of Christian and Phoebe (Lauber) Springer, was born in Stuttgart, Ark., Aug. 3, 1902; died on Mar. 27, 1978; aged 75 y. Surviving are 3 sons (Norman, Eugene, and Russell), 5 daughters (Mrs. Jeanette Barber, Ila ­ Mrs. James Reid, Mrs. Shirley Rumin, Anita ­ Mrs. Leonard Spenler, and Elaine ­ Mrs. Wilford Yoder), 22 grandchildren, and one brother, Joseph. She was preceded in death by one son, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, Iowa, where memorial services were held on Mar. 30, in charge of Edward Stoltzfus and John Hershberger; interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Mast, Fayma L., daughter of Harry and Pearl (Stutesman) Mast, was born at Fairview, Mich., June 10, 1918; died on Apr. 10, 1978; aged 59 y. Surviving are her father and one sister (Leatha ­ Mrs. Preston Stevens). Funeral services were held at Fairview, Mich. on Apr. 13, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Ellsworth Handrich; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Reinhardt, Olen R., son of John and Lizzie (Miller) Reinhardt, was born in Minier, Ill., July 28, 1904; died on Apr. 8, 1978; aged 73 y. On June 14, 1924, he was married to Lela Stahl, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Elva ­ Mrs. Lee Birky, Dorothy ­ Mrs. Ray Mast, Frances ­ Mrs. Art Shaver, and Mrs. Sharon Whited), one brother (Orie), and 7 sisters (Mrs. Laura Reinheimer, Delcie ­ Mrs. Paul Riley, Mrs. Mary Gibson, Mrs. Iva Sutter, Florence ­ Mrs. Harold Martin, Mabel ­ Mrs. Alvin Schweitzer, and Stella ­ Mrs. Harold Sutter). He was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of John F. Murray and Samuel S. Miller; interment in Hopewell Cemetery.

Stutzman, Albert, son of John and Rachel (Schrock) Stutzman, was born at Arthur, Ill., Aug. 5, 1911; died of a heart attack at Shreve, Ohio, on Mar. 28, 1978; aged 66 y. On Nov. 23, 1933, he was married to Saloma Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Eli, Ervin, and Morris), 4 daughters (Elsie ­ Mrs. Neel Summers, Susie, Verna ­ Mrs. Lowell Bender, and Judy ­ Mrs. John Price), 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jonas, Levi, Ezra), and one sister (Lydia ­ Mrs. Silvanus Otto). He was preceded in death by one sister. He was a member of Moorhead Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Martin's Creek Mennonite Church on Mar. 31, in charge of Paul Lantz and Roman Stutzman; interment in Moorhead Cemetery.

Troyer, Linford R., son of Donald and Cleta (Troyer) Troyer, was born in Mio, Mich., Aug. 1, 1953; died as a result of a tractor accident at Fairview, Mich., Apr. 3, 1978; aged 24 y. He was married to Rosealin Handrich, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Duane, Galyn, Martin, and Max), and one sister (Doris). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Howard Keim and Virgil Hershberger; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Yoder, Oliver Jason, son of Jacob and Malinda (Warye) Yoder, was born in Kalona Iowa, Apr. 4, 1894; died of a stroke at Pontiac, Ill., Apr. 3, 1978; aged 83 y. On Nov. 25, 1919, he was married to Ella Nofsinger, who died on Jan. 6, 1958. On Sept. 2, 1959, he was married to Sadie Dellenbach, who survives. Also surviving are 1 daughter (Ann Glabe), 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grand-children, one brother (Chris), and 2 sisters (Clara and Emma Miller). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Robert Harnish and Ward Shelly; interment in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.

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Glenn, Paul H., son of A. S. and Dora (Shaffer) Glenn, was born at Oberlin, Ohio, Mar. 15, 1901; died at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, Mar. 3, 1978; aged 76 y. On Apr. 6, 1968, he was married to Catherine Hernley, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Barbara A. Dobbs). and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the Lee Heights Community Church, where memorial services were held on Mar. 12.

Hostetler, Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hauder, was born on Jan. 8, 1893; aged 85 y. She was married to Earl Helmuth, who died in 1952. On July 21, 1962, she was married to Oliver Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Clarence), 5 daughters (Mrs. Lloyd Hartzler, Mrs. Elmo Kline, Mrs. Don Kreider, Mrs. Harold King, and Mrs. Elbert Pankratz), 22 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church Harper, Kan., where funeral services were held in charge of Robert Zehr; interment in the church cemetery.

Martin, Eston David, son of Ira D. and Mary (Eshelman) Martin, was born on Dec. 6, 1916; died of a massive coronary attack at the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., Mar. 19, 1978; aged 61 y. On Dec. 20, 1938, he was married to Elizabeth Martin who survives. Also surviving are one son (Benjamin), one daughter (Mary Lois ­ Mrs. Delmar W. Martin), one foster daughter (Shirley ­ Mrs. Clair Hege), 5 grandchildren, stepmother (Lydia Hess Martin), one brother (Leon Martin), and 3 sisters (Elizabeth, Miriam, and Iva ­ Mrs. Abel Martin). He was a member of the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 22, in charge of Norman Martin, Roger Martin, and Darwin Martin; interment in the church cemetery.

Pollard, Grace, daughter of Daniel and Mattie (Sharp) Kauffman, was born in Kenmare, N.D., Mar. 28, 1904; died at Portland, Ore., Apr. 4, 1978; aged 74 y. On Mar. 29, 1951, she was married to Alex Pollard, who died on Apr. 28, 1976. Surviving are 4 stepchildren, grandchildren, 4 brothers (Chester, Bill, Freeman, and Tim Kauffman), and 4 sisters (Minnie Roth, Lelah Richerson, Orpha Saucy, and Mabel Shenk). She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of John P. Oyer; interment in the Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Shrock, Clara Mae, daughter of Sam P. and Elizabeth (Yutzy) Shrock, was born in Hutchinson, Kan., Aug. 23, 1918; died of cancer at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Portland, Ore., Apr. 7, 1978; aged 59 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Willis and Merlin) and 3 sisters (Elsie Schultz, Iva Snyder, and Grace Yoder). She was a member of the Hopewell Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church on Apr. 10, in charge of Sterling Roth and Maynard Headings; interment in Zion Cemetery.

Yoder, Annabelle, daughter of John Dan and Bertha (Stayrook) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Sept. 25, 1937; died of a heart attack at Belleville, Pa., Mar. 22, 1978; aged 40 y. Surviving are her parents and one brother (Charles). She was a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 25, in charge of Gerald Peachey and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

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Breneman, John A., son of Jacob and Mayme (Herr) Breneman, was born in West Lampeter Twp., Pa., June 22, 1915; died of cancer in Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 20, 1978; aged 62 y. He was married to Helen Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Arthur L., J. Roy, and C. Edwin), one daughter (Doris Jean ­ Mrs. Clarence R. Bauman), 11 grandchildren, and one brother (J. Harold Breneman). He was pastor of the Willow Street Mennonite Church for thirty-one years. Funeral services were held at the Willow Street Mennonite Church on Mar. 23, in charge of Robert A. Breneman and Nathan B. Hege; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Erb, Erma Etta, daughter of Lewis J. and Sara (Stutzman) Miller, was born at Sharon Center, Iowa, Apr. 13, 1898; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 21, 1978; aged 80 y. On Aug. 29, 1918, she was married to Jacob Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley ­ Mrs. Roman Gingerich and Carley June ­ Mrs. Galen Miller), one son (Lowell), 20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Glen Miller). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Lois Leichty). She was a member of the Goshen College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Union Mennonite Church (Kalona, Iowa), Apr. 23, in charge of Carl Smeltzer, J. John J. Miller, and Paul Erb; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Geissinger, Maggie M., daughter of Isaac and Annie Clemmer, was born at Montgomery, Pa., Jan. 6, 1899; died of cancer at Quakertown, Pa., Apr. 3, 1978; aged 79 y. On June 3, 1922, she was married to Clarence Geissinger, who died on Feb. 13, 1976. Surviving are one son (Isaac), 3 daughters (Ada Rosenberger, Ruth Longacre, and Mildred Schantz), 24 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Katie Gehman). She was a member of the Swamp Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Noah Kolb and Winfield Ruth; interment in Swamp Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hertzler, Anna L., daughter of Daniel and Rachel (Stemen) Shenk, was born at Elida, Ohio, Feb. 9, 1885; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 18, 1978; aged 93 y. On Jan. 22, 1906, she was married to Henry P. Hertzler, who died on Feb. 8, 1968. Surviving are 5 daughters (Lois ­ Mrs. Virgil Hostetter, Ruth ­ Mrs. Byard Shank, Osie ­ Mrs. Ralph Ziegler, Edith ­ Mrs. John Wenger, and Dora ­ Mrs. Dan Brunk), 4 sons (Arthur, Milford, Harry, and Oliver), 44 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Elizabeth, Mayme ­ Mrs. Joe Longacher, and Alice ­ Mrs. Paul Sauder), and 4 brothers (Ray, Dan, Amos, and John). One son (Menno) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pike Mennonite Church. A memorial service was held at Lindsey Chapel, Harrisonburg, Va., in charge of Chester Heatwole. Funeral services were held at the Warwick River Mennonite Church in charge of Lloyd Weaver; interment in the church cemetery.

Layman, Katie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ___ Horst, was born in Hagerstown, Md., Feb. 24, 1890; died at Maugansville, Md., Apr. 18, 1978; aged 88 y. She was married to John C. Layman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Rhoda Johnson, Mrs. Mary Showalter, Mrs. Ada Morris, and Mrs. Lydia Troyer), 5 sons (John J., Mark, Ezra, Nathan, and Amos), 53 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 21, in charge of John H. Shenk and Truman H. Brunk; interment in the Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Showalter, Mark C., son of George B. and Elizabeth (Blosser) Showalter, was born at Broadway, Va., Feb. 10, 1895; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 15, 1978; aged 83 y. On Dec. 11, 1919, he was married to Amanda Hege, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Virginia, Rhoda ­ Mrs. Gordon Wenger, and Fannie ­ Mrs. Dwight Heatwole), 4 sons (Mahlon, Melvin, Henry, and Mark, Jr.), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Maggie Brenneman and Elizabeth Showalter), and 2 brothers (Lewis P, and Michael). He was a member of Crossroads Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church on Apr. 19, in charge of Ralph Birkey, J. Ward Shank, A. T. Rollins, and John R. Mumaw; interment in the Zion Cemetery.

Swartley, Raymond G., son of William and Christiana (Gross) Swartley, was born near Doylestown, Pa., Aug. 30, 1904; died of heart failure at Perkasie, Pa., Apr. 21, 1978; aged 73 y. On Jan. 1, 1927, he was married to Katie Nyce, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Lester, Robert, Richard, Raymond N., Jr., and Wilson N.), 23 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Six brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 24, in charge of Joseph Gross, Silas Graybill, and Roy Bucher; interment in the Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.

Weaver, Minnie, daughter of Isaac and Christena (Shank) Kohli, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 22, 1890; died at Fountainview Nursing Home, Goshen, Ind., Apr. 19, 1978; aged 87 y. On Dec. 23, 1911, she was married to John S. Weaver, who died on Mar. 4, 1956. Surviving are 3 daughters (Christena ­ Mrs. Lowell Brown, Gladys ­ Mrs. Robert L. Gongwer, and Erma ­ Mrs. Gerald Troyer), 3 sons (Otis, Maynard, and John Weaver), 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grand-children, and one sister (Mrs. Emma Welty). She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Wyse, Oletta Marie, daughter of Simon P. and Caroline (Eicher) Wyse, died at the Parkview Retirement Home, Wayland, Iowa, Apr. 19, 1978; aged 82 y. She is survived by one sister (Alta ­ Mrs. Thomas W. Stewart). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Fred L. and Leonard R. Wyse). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Vernon Gerig; interment in the church cemetery.

Yoder, Ray M., son of Mose P. and Mary (Stutzman) Yoder, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 30, 1916; died of a malignant brain tumor at Wellman, Iowa, Apr. 10, 1978; aged 61 y. On Dec. 11, 1938, he was married to LaFern Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Myrna ­ Mrs. John Kaufman, Charlene ­ Mrs. Dale Rhodes, Katherine ­ Mrs. Ken Leichty, and Rosalyn ­ Mrs. Dennis J. Miller), his father, stepmother, 10 grandchildren, 4 sisters, and one brother. One son (Arlis Ray) preceded him in death. He was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 12, in charge of Marvin K. Yoder and Emery Hochstetler; interment in the church cemetery.

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Beck, Samuel, son of Christ and Mary (Short) Beck, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Jan. 28, 1886; died at the Betz Nursing Home, Auburn, Ind., Apr. 26, 1978; aged 92 y. On Oct. 20, 1910, he was married to Amanda King, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Elon W., Orville J., Virgil R., and Everett G.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Glada Richards, Marjorie ­ Mrs. Clayton Schrock, Berneda ­ Mrs. Walter Nofzinger, and Evelyn ­ Mrs. William Furnish), 31 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Peter Beck). He was a member of the Leo Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the North Leo Mennonite Church, on Apr. 28, in charge of Earl Hartman; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Bender, Lavina, daughter of Christian L. and Leah (Moyer) Erb, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Mar. 6, 1902; died at Stratford General Hospital, Stratford, Ont., May 1, 1978; aged 76 y. In 1921, she was married to Peter Z. Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Howard, Donald, and Merlin), 3 daughters (Florence ­ Mrs. Earl Schlegel, Audrey ­ Mrs. Daniel Wagler, and Isabel ­ Mrs. Vernon Rudy), 39 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Curtis, Elton, and Lloyd). She was preceded in death by one brother and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Mennonite Church on May 3, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in East Zorra 16th Line Cemetery.

Blough, Harry C., son of John A. and Emma Jane (Gashaw) Blough, was born in Jenner Twp., Pa., Oct. 21, 1895; died at Hollsopple, Pa., Mar. 1, 1978; aged 82 y. He was married to Frieda Berkey, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Twila ­ Mrs. Wayne Zimmerman, Dorothy ­ Mrs. Lester Roth, and Mary Emma ­ Mrs. Warren Bock), one son (Paul), 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Martin, Paul, and Merle), and 4 sisters (Nora ­ Mrs. Morgan Yoder, Edith ­ Mrs. Grant Weaver, Erma ­ Mrs. John Black, and Ruth ­ Mrs. John Stoltzfus). He was preceded in death by one sister and 2 sons (Richard and Robert). On Aug. 15, 1920, he was ordained to the ministry and on May 18, 1947, to the office of bishop. He served the Blough Mennonite Church for over 57 years. Funeral services were held at the Blough Mennonite Church on Mar. 4, in charge of Loren Johns and David Mishler; interment in the church cemetery.

Branner, Josephine, daughter of John W. and Phoebe (Hess) Brunk, was born at Linville, Va., Aug. 20, 1887; died at Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 26, 1978; aged 90 y. On May 8, 1912, she was married to Charles C. Branner, who died on Jan. 28, 1956. Surviving are 2 daughters (Frances Rhodes and Phoebe Brenneman), one son (John Branner), 6 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of J. Ward Shank and Harvey Yoder; interment in Lindale Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Brubacher, Almeta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Good, was born in Wilmot Twp, Ont., Jan. 17, 1877; died at Fairview Mennonite Home on Apr. 28, 1978; aged 101 y. She was married to Menno M. Brubacher, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Elizabeth ­ Mrs. Enoch Martin, Lucinda ­ Mrs. Abner Cressman, and Ada), 2 sons (Walter and Curtis), 19 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Abner) and 6 brothers. She was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Cauffiel, Millard R., son of Alexander and Lucinda E. (Rhoads) Cauffiel, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Pa., Nov. 15, 1912; died at Memorial Hospital on Mar. 13, 1978; aged 65 y. He was married to Dorene Blough, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Beverly ­ Mrs. Glen W. Zerfoss), 4 brothers (Edward, Norman, Lester, and John), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Horner, Lynn ­ Mrs. Denton Thomas, and Ann ­ Mrs. Virgil Blough). Funeral services were held at the Blough Mennonite Church on Mar. 17, in charge of Sanford Shetler; interment in the church cemetery.

Driedger, Richard Paul, son of Harry and Margaret (Tiesson) Driedger, was born in Leamington, Ont., Dec. 15, 1955; died of cancer at his home near Paisley, Ont., Apr. 16, 1978; aged 22 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Jim, George, and Daniel), 3 sisters (Marlene, Sharon, and Mary), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Driedger), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. N.G. Tiesson). He was a member of Chesley Mennonite Fellowship, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Ernie Martin; interment in Paisley Cemetery.

Eash, Tobe J., son of John and Ida (Beachey) Eash, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Aug. 29, 1906; died as a result of open heart surgery at University Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., Apr. 27, 1978; aged 71 y. On Feb. 27, 1931, he was married to Sylvia Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Kathleen ­ Mrs. Hubert Bontrager, Mrs. Patricia Kurtz, and Mrs. Sharon Yoder), one son (Merrill Eash), 4 brothers (Levi, Cornelius, Lewis, and Eli), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lena Bontrager, Lucy Eash, and Katie ­ Mrs. Dan Hochstetler). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of Joe J. Swartz; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Herbert, St. Clair, son of John and Lydia Herbert, was born on the island of Saint Vincent on Sept. 13, 1909; died at Lincoln Hospital Center, Bronx, N.Y., Apr. 23, 1978; aged 68 y. He was married to Emily ___ who preceded him in death. He was later married to Doris George, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lydia) and one sister (Mrs. Louise Mapp). He was preceded in death by one brother (George) and 4 sisters (Lillian, Ruth, Mrs. Gladys Straughn, and Mrs. Maude John). He was a member of Good Shepherd Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home on Apr. 27, in charge of Harold F. Davenport; interment in Rose Hills Cemetery.

Kratz, Timothy Scott, son of Curtis N. and Eva (Derstine) Kratz, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 6, 1963; died at his home on Apr. 27, 1978; aged 14 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Leon, Ronnie, and David), and 4 sisters (Rosie, Sheryl, Glenda, and Melody). He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Earl Anders, Jr.; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Clarence, son of Menno and Laura (Yoder) Miller, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Aug. 2, 1901; died of a heart attack at his home near Midland, Mich., Apr. 26, 1978; aged 76 y. On June 30, 1926, he was married to Bertha Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons (Delton, Willis, Duane, Glen, James, Charles, Hubert, and Lynn), 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Wilma Rogers, Sarah Stark, Laura Martin, Katherine Prough, and Fannie Lenacher), one half brother (Floyd Helmuth), and one half sister (Mrs. Clara Helmuth). He was a member of the Midland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Floyd F. Bontrager and Clarence Yoder; interment in the Midland Cemetery.

Miller, Joas, was born near Mt. Hope, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1914; died of a heart attack on Apr. 8, 1978; aged 63 y. He was married to Ida Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Leroy, Lester, and J. B., Jr.), 3 daughters (Mary ­ Mrs. Ray Bontrager, Barbara ­ Mrs. John Beiler, and Betty ­ Mrs. Hubertus Horsting), 15 grandchildren, and 3 brothers. He was a member of Palm Grove Mennonite Church, Sarasota, Fla., where funeral services were held, in charge of David R. Miller; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Nafziger, Alfred, son of Joel C. and Magdalena (Roth) Nafziger, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1894; died at the Fulton County Health Center on Apr. 28, 1978; aged 84 y. On Mar. 8, 1917, he was married to Ruth Eicher, who died on Apr. 19, 1978. Surviving are 3 sons (Clifford, Maurice, and Freeman), 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Verna Nafziger). One son (Chester) preceded him in death. He was a member of Central Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on May 1, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Henry Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Nafziger, Ruth Elizabeth, daughter of Christian S. and Anna (Frey) Eicher, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 10, 1895; died at Northwest Care Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Apr. 19, 1978; aged 83 y. On Mar. 8, 1917, she was married to Alfred J. Nafziger. Surviving are 3 sons (Clifford, Maurice, and Freeman), 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Eva ­ Mrs. Samuel Grieser and Mrs. Ellen Mull), and 3 brothers (Reuben, Andrew, Olen). She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Henry Wyse; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Roth, John N., son of Nickolaus J, and Mary (Roth) Roth, was born near Pettisville, Ohio, Oct 28, 1890; died at his home in Stryker, Ohio, Apr 26, 1978; aged 87 y. On Oct. 17, 1912, he was married to Eliza Reickhardt, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Edwin and Vernon), 2 daughters (Helen ­ Mrs. Howard Meck and Clemma ­ Mrs. Donald Stuckey), 27 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Short Funeral Home on Apr. 29, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Henry Wyse; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Sala, Sadie, daughter of Simon and Amanda (Hostetler) Thomas, was born at Johnstown, Pa., May 23, 1896; died at Frick Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Apr. 17, 1978; aged 81 y. On Jan. 18, 1919, she was married to Calvin Sala, who died on Jan. 12, 1975. Surviving are 2 daughters (Rheda and Mary Sala) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Thomas and Carrie ­ Mrs. Ammon Sala). She was preceded in death by one brother (Curtis). She was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the George Mason Funeral Home, Davidsville, Pa., Apr. 19, in charge of John Drescher and Wayne Beam; interment in the Blough Mennonite Cemetery.

Shoup, Luella K., daughter of Jacob E. and Amy (Hackman) Shoup, was born in Medina Co., Ohio, Dec. 13, 1911; died at the Wayne General Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, May 1, 1978; aged 66 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Ruth ­ Mrs. John Weaver, Arlene ­ Mrs. Larry Kleinknecht, and Ada ­ Mrs. Lee Nussbaum) and 2 brothers (Millard and Arthur Shoup). She was a member of the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Lester Sutter, Frank Sturpe, and Noah Hilty; interment in the Crown Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Clark, Delbert G., son of George and Josephine (Rinehart) Clark, was born at Orangeville, Ill., June 4, 1917; died at Freeport Memorial Hospital, Mar. 27, 1978; aged 60 y. On July 20, 1939, he was married to Lela B. Schwitz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Judith ­ Mrs. Larry Pfile and Joyce ­ Mrs. James Yoder), 7 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Louise Hamilton, Mrs. Henry Ruthe, and Mrs. Russell Korth), and 2 brothers (Arnold and Frank). He was a member of the Freeport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 80, in charge of Paul O. King; interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Erb, Erma, daughter of Lewis J. and Sarah (Stutsman) Miller, was born at Sharon Center, Iowa, Apr. 13, 1898; died at Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 21, 1978; aged 80 y. On Aug. 29, 1918, she was married to Jacob L. Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley ­ Mrs. Roman Gingerich and Carley June ­ Mrs. Galen Miller), one son (Lowell), and one brother (Glen R. Miller). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Lois ­ Mrs. Don Leichty). She was a member of the College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Union Mennonite Church on Apr. 23, in charge of J. John J. Miller and Carl Smeltzer; interment in the Lower Deer Creek
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Transcriber's note: With some very minor differences in detail, this obituary was also in the Gospel Herald of May 16, 1978.

Hoover, Ida, daughter of Tilman and Mary (Barkey) Reesor, was born on Aug. 14, 1884; died at Parkview Home, Stouffville, Ont., Mar. 9, 1978; aged 93 y. On Oct. 3, 1923, she was married to Joseph B. Hoover, who died on Sept. 19, 1953. Surviving are 2 stepdaughters (Elsie and Sarah ­ Mrs. Thomas Grove), 4 stepgrandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Wideman Mennonite Church, Markham, Ont., Mar. 11, in charge of William Vanderbent; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Mast, Minnie E., daughter of Harry and Emma (Shirk) Bewley, was born at Goodville, Pa., Nov. 11, 1900; died at the Reading (Pa.) Hospital on Apr. 1, 1978; aged 77 y. On Nov. 11, 1920, she was married to Samuel K. Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Edith ­ Mrs. Lloyd Mast and Marjorie ­ Mrs. Glenn Steffen), 5 sons (Daniel E., Horace M., Raymond G., Arthur E., and Ralph S.), 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Harry and Charles Bewley). She was preceded in death by an infant son (Melvin). She was a member of the Oley Mennonite Church, where services were held on Apr. 4, in charge of Kenneth Horning and Omar Kurtz; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Ellen, daughter of William L. and Barbara (Kandel) Miller, was born near Berlin, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1925; died at her home at Winesburg, Ohio, May 5, 1978; aged 52 y. On Dec. 22, 1945, she was married to Raymond Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Wava and Regina), 3 sons (Marlin, Arden, and Layden), 2 grandchildren, one sister (Elsie ­ Mrs. David Kandel), one brother (Clayton), 5 half sisters (Mrs. Avora Miller, Orvilla ­ Mrs. Delmer Yoder, Bernice ­ Mrs. Homer Crilow, Mrs. Pauline Kandel, and Ruth ­ Mrs. Ralph Yoder), and 5 half brothers (Roman, W. Ray, and Jay Miller and Joe and Ralph Weaver). She was a member of the Longenecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of Albert C. Slabach and Roman Stutzman; interment in the church cemetery.

Nofziger, Daryl J., son of Jesse and Kathryn (Short) Nofziger, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1942; died of respiratory and heart failure at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 31, 1978; aged 36 y. On Sept. 4, 1965, he was married to Elizabeth Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Jennifer and Matthew), his parents, and 2 brothers
(Roger and Myrl). He was a member of the Bloomington (Ill.) Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the College Mennonite Church on Feb. 3, in charge of Arnold C. Roth, Art Smoker, and Robert Detweiler; interment in the Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Norman, Bettie Mae, daughter of Paul E. and Alma (Kershner) Norman, was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., July 25, 1933; died of cancer at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 16, 1978; aged 44 y. Surviving are her parents and one sister (Margaret Norman). She was a member of the College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 19, in charge of Arnold C. Roth, Rachel S. Fisher, John H. Mosemann, Ross T. Bender, and William Hooley; interment in the Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, Ind.

Sauder, Weaver W., son of Frank M. and Susie W. (Weaver) Sauder, was born in East Earl Twp,, Pa., Apr. 10, 1914; died of cancer at Ephrata, Pa., May 7, 1978; aged 64 y. On Feb. 24, 1934, he was married to Lizzie Mae Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sisters (Martha W. Mohler, Anna Mary Martin, Ella W. Sauder, and Nora W. Hollinger), and 2 brothers (Clayton W. and Raymond W.). He was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 10, in charge of J. Elvin Martin, Wilbert Lind, and Isaac Sensenig; interment in the Martindale Mennonite Cemetery.

Schlosser, Jacob C., son of Clayton and Edna (Clemens) Schlosser, was born at Cedars, Pa., Nov. 6, 1912; died at Skippack, Pa., Apr. 19, 1978; aged 65 y. On Sept. 28, 1940, he was married to Susie Price, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Jane, Ferne, and Gail), 4 sons (James, Thomas, William, and Edward), and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Daniel). He was a member of the Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 20, in charge of Ellis Mack and Harold Fly; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Shelley, Samuel R., son of Erasmus and Mary (Wert) Shelley, was born at Thompsontown, Pa., Feb. 7, 1906; died of a heart attack at Freeport, Ill., Apr. 25, 1978; aged 72 y. On June 11, 1935, he was married to Dorothy Gramley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Joann ­ Mrs. Edwin Miller and Louann ­ Mrs. Ronald Rocke), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Harold), and 3 sisters (Iona ­ Mrs. Mervin Gramley, Mildred ­ Mrs. Ellis Kurtz, and Mary ­ Mrs. LeRoy Hershey). He was a member of the Freeport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of Paul King, Paul Sieber, and Paul Miller; interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Wenger, Clark A., son of Soloman and Belle (Gruey) Wenger, was born in South English, Iowa, Sept. 20, 1889; died at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 20, 1977; aged 88 y. On Dec. 9, 1914, he was married to Mamie Cook, who died on Oct. 24, 1970. Surviving are 3 sons (Daryl, Dale, and Paul). He was a member of the College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Gulp Funeral Home on Dec. 23, in charge of J. C. Wenger and Arnold C. Roth; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Transcribed by Carl and Doris Metzler, Indiana