Brubacher, Henrietta, daughter of Dilman and Louisa (Cressman) Brubacher, died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 3, 1979; aged 93 y. Surviving are one sister (Ida-Mrs. Enoch Bauman) and 2 brothers (Stanley C. and Shannon W.). She was preceded in death by one brother and 2 sisters. She was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home on June 5, in charge of Glen Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.
Eash, Cloyd C., son of Noah A. and Mary A. (Lehman) Eash, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 4, 1900; died at Somerset Co., June 5, 1979; aged 79 y. On June 25, 1921, he was married to Salome Eash, who died on Aug. 9, 1970. On Mar. 15, 1974, he was married to Nellie A. Swope, who died on Nov. 30, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Nelson Gindlesperger and Dorothy), one grandson, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Carl). He was a member of Kaufman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mason Funeral Home on June 8, in charge of Stanley R. Freed; interment in Stahl Mennonite Cemetery.
Godshall, David Lee, son of Willis D. and Eva B. (Halteman) Godshall, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 29, 1950; died as a result of head injuries at Episcopal Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., June 10, 1979; aged 29 y. Surviving are his mother, one brother (Earl Glenn), and 3 sisters (Jean G. -Mrs. Mark Kolb, Betty-Mrs. Stanley S. Derstine, and Mary Lou-Mrs. Timothy S. Landis). He was preceded in death by his father and one sister (Gloria H. Godshall). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 13, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Earl Anders, Jr.; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Hostetler, Nancy E., daughter of Thomas J. and Jerimina (Yoder) Peachey, was born at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 2, 1901; died at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, Pa., May 24, 1979; aged 77 y. On Jan. 25, 1923, she was married to Dan K. Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd M. and Thomas D.), 2 brothers (Joseph G. and Thomas E.), and 2 sisters (Elsie A. and Bertha E.). She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 27, in charge of Elam Peachey, Gerald Peachey, and Eric Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Jantzi, Orval Michael, son of Michael and Mary (Steinman) Jantzi, was born in Biggar, Sask., Mar. 21, 1923; died at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, May 21, 1979; aged 56 y. On May 6, 1950, he was married to Doris Lebold, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Luke Michael, Paul David, and Peter Orval), 2 daughters (Mary Beth and Rebecca Doris), and one grandchild. On Dec. 16, 1962, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Zurich and Parkhill Mennonite churches. He was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 24, in charge of Leonard Epp and Clayton Kuepfer; interment in Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
Kniss, Lloyd A., son of John and Louisa (Blough) Kniss, was born in Johnstown, Pa., Mar. 31, 1897; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., June 7, 1979; aged 82 y. On June 29, 1924, he was married to Elizabeth Luther, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul G., David L., and Mark A. Kniss), one daughter (Esther L.-Mrs. Myron Augsburger), 11 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Orville F., John N., and Paul B. Kniss). He was ordained to the ministry in 1920 and to the office of bishop in 1943. He served in India from 1926 to 1942 and held pastorates in Johnstown, Pa., Masontown, Pa., Dayton, Ohio, and Baltimore, Md. Funeral services were held at Weavers Mennonite Church on June 9, in charge of Dan Smucker, Raymond Charles, David Thomas, Melvin Delp, and Richard Early; interment in the church cemetery.
Mayer, Elmer, son of Moses and Rachel (Lichti) Mayer, was born at Bade, Ont., Apr. 6, 1902; died of emphysema at Kitchener, Ont., May 12, 1902; aged 77 y. On June 23, 1926, he was married to Catharine Everatt, who died on Jan. 10, 1978. Surviving are one son (Cecil), 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clarence and William), and 4 sisters (Adeline-Mrs. Simon Gingerich, Elmina-Mrs. Jerry Wismer, Mabel-Mrs. Elmer Streicher, and Viola-Mrs. William Gingerich). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Aaron, Allen, and Edgar). He was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of Nelson Martin and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: In the original obituary, the date of death is listed as 1902. This is an error. The death date should likely be 1979.
Miller, Jacob J., son of Joseph J. and Mary Miller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 18, 1899; died of a heart attack at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, May 28, 1979; aged 80 y. On Oct. 4, 1920, he was married to Barbara A. Gingerich. She preceded him in death. On Aug. 4, 1974, he was married to Katie Nisly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Eunice-Mrs. Otis Yoder and Lois-Mrs. Vernon Nisly), 2 brothers (Chris B. and Dennis J. Miller), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 stepdaughters, 2 stepsons, and 25 step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and one stepson. He was ordained to the ministry on Nov. 25, 1937, and served the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church on June 1, in charge of Morris Swartzendruber and John Hershberger; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.
Miller, Marion W., son of William E. and Lizzie Miller, was born near Kalona, Iowa, July 27, 1926; died of a heart attack at his home on May 28, 1979; aged 52 y. On Oct. 29, 1946, he was married to Ida Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Nelson, Melvin, Morris, and Dale), 2 daughters (Neva and Norma), 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Wayne, Ora, Elijah, and Manass), and one sister (Marjorie-Mrs. Ervin Chupp). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of John Hershberger and David L. Yoder; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.
Moyer, Mary, daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Lohr) Beachy, was born in Jennings, Md., June 23, 1884; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., June 8, 1979; aged 94 y. On Sept. 2, 1903, she was married to William H. Moyer, who died on May 3, 1954. Surviving are one daughter (Beatrice Detweiler), 3 sons (William, W. Paul, and Mark), 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, one sister (Nellie J. Nissley), and one brother (McKinley Beachy). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Galen and Walter). She was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 11, in charge of Roy Bucher, Joseph Gross, and Silas Graybill; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Renno, Joseph Y., son of Eric H. and Verna A. (King) Renno, was born at Belleville, Pa., Aug. 20, 1941; died of cancer at Belleville, Pa., May 29, 1979; aged 37 y. On Dec. 27, 1960, he was married to Shirley Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Marcia, Kenneth, Debra, and Jamie), 3 sisters (Sara-Mrs. Irvin Hartzler, Ann-Mrs. Acquilla Kanagy, and Faith L.), and 2 brothers (Robert L. and Thomas E.). He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 1, in charge of Elam Peachey, Gerald Peachey, and Ivan Yoder; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Schrock, Alma D., daughter of David B. and Emma (Stutzman) Hochstetler, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 30, 1900; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, June 6, 1979; aged 79 y. On Aug. 26, 1924, she was married to Elmer J. Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Robert D., Duane E., Stanley C., and Donald), 3 daughters (Emma Jean, Doris-Mrs. Eric Thirtle, and Shirley-Mrs. Michael Michelozzi), 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Edna-Mrs. William Logan). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and one grandchild. She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 11, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Stauffer, Henry, son of Benjamin R. and Fannie (Weidman) Stauffer, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., Oct. 28, 1894; died at St. Joseph Hospital on May 28, 1979; aged 84 y. On June 6, 1918, he was married to Emma Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Helen S. Hernley), 2 sons (Clarence S. and Howard S.), 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Elam W.). He was a member of Landisville Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on May 31, in charge of Elam W. Stauffer and Arthur H. Miller; interment in Erisman Mennonite Cemetery.
Stiver, Helen Marie, was born at Lagrange, Ind., June 8, 1912; died at Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, May 12, 1979; aged 66y. She was married to Clyde Bolinger, who died in 1949. In 1958, she was married to Lamar Stiver, who died in 1970. Surviving are one son (Duane Bolinger), one stepson (Lee Stiver), and one brother (Harry Wagner). She was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Rieth, Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home on May 15, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Violett Cemetery.
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Detweiler, Esther H., daughter of Henry H. and Alice (Hagey) Halteman, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Oct. 9, 1922; died at her home in Harleysville, Pa., June 13, 1979; aged 56 y. On June 28, 1941, she was married to Walton N. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Sharon Faye, Marilyn-Mrs. Earl G. Godshall, Gloria H.-Mrs. Paul A. Bukovec, Ruth Ann-Mrs. Jerald L. Nyce), 2 sons (Laverne H. and Clyde H.), 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. John M. Landis and Mrs. Floyd A. Clemens), and one brother (Elwood H. Halteman). She was preceded in death by 2 infant sons (Leon Ray and Brian). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 16, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Frey, Urias, son of Menno and Leah Frey, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Feb. 16, 1911; died at his home in Waterloo, Ont., May 28, 1979; aged 68y. On May 11, 1938, he was married to Helen Weber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Laverne), 2 daughters (Shirley-Mrs. Uwe Kroll, and Karen-Mrs. Greg Bouthillier), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (David, Clayton, and Loyd), and 2 sisters (Lydia Ann-Mrs. Sylvester Bauman and Adeline-Mrs. Moses Metzger). He was preceded in death by one son (Gerald) in 1973 and one brother. He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 31, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.
Hartzler, Joan Elizabeth, daughter of Clyde and Lillian Leabo, was born at Denver, Colo., June 9, 1948; died at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., June 9, 1979; aged 31 y. On Sept 18, 1967, she was married to Robert Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Cristi, Debbie, and Bobby Jo). She was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 12, in charge of Kenneth F. Steckly; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Kolb, Bertha, daughter of Harry W. and Lena (Metzler) Reeser, was born at Gap, Pa., May 13, 1903; died at Morris, Pa., June 12, 1979; aged 76 y. On Oct. 19, 1927, she was married to Arthur G. Kolb, who died on Oct. 23, 1971. Surviving are 4 daughters (Arlene-Mrs. Charles Yoder, Reba-Mrs. Leonard Miller, Mildred-Mrs. Lester Halteman, and Miriam-Mrs. James Queer), one son (Kenneth), 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Anna Resser, Nora-Mrs. Clarence Lefever, Ruth-Mrs. John Longacre, and Miriam-Mrs. Daniel Longacre). One son (James) died in infancy. She was a member of Mennonite Bible Fellowship. Funeral services were held at Vincent Mennonite Church on June 16, in charge of Norman G. Kolb and Karl G. Glick; interment in Vincent Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Lehman, Sarean Aldula, daughter of Elias and Lavina (Baumgartner) Amstutz, was born at Kidron, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1909; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, June 12, 1979; aged 70 y. On Nov. 23, 1929, she was married to Willis A. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Donovan, James, Chester, Maurice, Paul, John, and Steve), 3 daughters (Marjean, Bonnie, and Luanne-Mrs. Dennis Hatter), 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Elva-Mrs. Allen Zuercher), and 2 brothers (Ellis and George Amstutz). She was preceded in death by one son (Kenneth), one grandchild, and 2 brothers (Menno and Leo). She was a member of the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 15, in charge of Ray Himes and Delvin Nussbaum; interment in Sonnenberg Mennonite Cemetery.
Sherer, Elam F., son of Samuel H. and Elizabeth (Forney) Sherer, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., Feb. 27, 1898; died at the home of his daughter near Lititz, Pa., June 2, 1979; aged 81 y. On Oct. 27, 1921, he was married to Anna R. Witmer, who died on Jan. 16, 1976. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Jena-Mrs. Simon Kraybill and Anna Ruth-Mrs. Samuel Keens), one son (C. Witmer), 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Anna and Mrs. Elizabeth Sollenberger). He was preceded in death by one sister (Stella Horst), and a brother (Simon). He was a member of Mt. Joy Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on June 5, in charge of Henry Frank and Shelley Shellenberger; interment in Erisman Mennonite Cemetery.
Weaver, Martin E., son of David E. and Amanda (Hershey) Weaver, was born in Waynesboro, Va., June 15, 1893; died of heart failure at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa., Apr. 19, 1979; aged 85y. On Oct. 31, 1917, he was married to Verda Anna Garber, who died on July 5, 1967. On Sept. 13, 1968, he married Virgie Shank Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Elmer Showlater, Lois-Mrs. Lester Ebersole, Ruth-Mrs. Paul Stoltzfus, and Alice-Mrs. Ezra Beachy), 3 sons (Marlin, John, and Richard), 32 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jason, David, and Aaron), and one sister (Anna Good). He was a member of Elm Street Mennonite Church, where he had served as pastor until 2 years ago. Funeral services were held at the Myerstown Mennonite Church on Apr. 22, in charge of Aaron Shank, Sidney Gingrich, and Paul Ebersole; interment in Kralls Cemetery.
Yoder, Sadie M., daughter of Joseph and Mary (Yoder) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Sept. 1, 1903; died at William Penn Nursing Home, Lewistown, Pa., June 15, 1979; aged 7 5 y. On Dec. 12, 1926, she was married to Jake H. Yoder, who died in 1958. Surviving are one daughter (Enid-Mrs. John Yoder), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jess W.) and 3 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Nelson Glick, Mrs. Mildred Miller, and Amanda-Mrs. Joseph Hartzler). She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of Gerald Peachey, Elam Peachey, and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
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Beckler, Anne Elizabeth, daughter of Glen and Florence (Stutzman) Stauffer, was born in Milford, Neb., Sept. 23, 1936; died of cancer on May 24, 1979; aged 42 y. On May 28, 1954, she was married to Merle Beckler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carla Jo and Candance Leigh), 2 sons (Cidric Larue and Christopher Scott), her parents, her maternal grandmother (Mary Stutzman), one brother (Gene Stauffer), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Richard Roth, and Judith Kremer). She was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church.
Derstine, Abram D., son of Abraham Z. and Anna Derstine, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., May 10, 1911; died in North Penn Hospital on May 2, 1979; aged nearly 68 y. He was married to Ruth Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Frances, Eleanor-Mrs. Homer Schwenk, Ann-Mrs. Ted Bergey, Geraldine-Mrs. Ivan Snell, and Ruth Ann), 7 sons (Merrill M., Glenn M., Abe, Jr., Marlin M., Gerald M., Mark M. and Kenton M.), 28 grandchildren, and one brother (Rowland D.). He was preceded in death by one sister (Mamie Delp) and 2 brothers (Elwood D. and Rufus D.) He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Earl Anders, Jr.; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Groff, John H., son of Abram B. and Betty (Herr) Groff, was born at Lancaster, Pa., June10, 1961; died in a motorcycle accident at Mt. Joy, Pa., June 10, 1979; aged 18 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Charles M. Groff and Robert T. Rote), his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elias H. Groff), his paternal great-grandfather (Cyrus Bomberger), and maternal great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Clarence N. Herr). He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 13, in charge of Shelley R. Shellenberger and Nathan Showalter; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.
Kauffman, Harvey R., son of Rudolph J. and Mary A. (Yoder) Kauffman, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Apr. 20, 1910; died in an automobile accident near Cadillac, Mich., May 24, 1979; aged 69 y. On Dec. 11, 1952, he was married to Lillie M. Steury, who died in the same automobile accident on May 24, 1979. Surviving are one daughter (June-Mrs. Robert Fowler), one grandchild, one step grandchild, 5 sisters (Fannie-Mrs. Levi Bontrager, Clara-Mrs. Mahlon Cross, Betty-Mrs. Dan Miller, Sylvia-Mrs. Monroe Miller, and Alma-Mrs. William Yoder), and 2 brothers (Tobe and Melvin Kauffman). He was a member of the North Goshen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home on May 27, in charge of Sam Troyer.
Kauffman, Lillie M., daughter of John and Hannah (Aschliman) Steury, was born in Allen County, Ind., Oct. 28, 1929; died in an automobile accident near Cadillac, Mich., May 24, 1979; aged 49y. On Dec. 11, 1952, she was married to Harvey R. Kauffman, who died in the same automobile accident on May 24, 1979. Surviving are one daughter (June-Mrs. Robert Fowler), one grandchild, one step grandchild, her stepmother (Mrs. Malinda Steury), one sister (Mrs. Dora Miller), one stepsister (Mrs. Joann Berchett), and one half-brother (Floyd Steury). She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home on May 27, in charge of Sam Troyer.
Krabill, Lucille, daughter of Christian P. and Lydia (Miller) Kraybill, was born in West Liberty, Ohio, June 18, 1896; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, June 24, 1979; aged 83 y. Surviving is one sister (Bertha-Mrs. John L. Yoder). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in South Union Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: Both spellings are used in this obituary, Krabill and Kraybill, this not an error.
Moyer, Norman M., son of Harvey F. and Iva (Moser) Moyer, was born in Berks Co., Pa., Mar. 28, 1908; died of a heart attack at Pottstown, Pa., May 6, 1979; aged 71 y. On June 8, 1940, he was married to Catharine Weller, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Irma Moyer). He was a member of Bally Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of James C. Longacre; interment in Hill Church Cemetery.
Rutt, Viola, daughter of Aaron N. and Elizabeth (Weaver) Rutt, was born in Chester Co., Pa., May 29, 1900; died at Landis Home on June 7, 1979; aged 79 y. Surviving are 5 sisters (Katie, Susan, Clara Buchen, Elizabeth Horst, and Marian Weaver), and one brother (Clarence H. Rutt). She was a member of New Holland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 10, in charge of Frank Shirk; interment in the Weaverland Cemetery.
Turner, John H., son of Benjamin F. and Susan (Smith) Turner, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., May 8, 1909; died of pneumonia and heart failure at Harrisonburg, Va., June 17, 1979; aged 70 y. In 1932 he was married to Edna Mae Heishman, who died in 1957. Surviving are one daughter (Alta Sue Hawkins), 4 brothers (Hobart, Charles, Zach , and Joseph), and one sister (Goldie Turner May). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 19, in charge of Harvey Yoder; interment in Zion Cemetery.
Yoder, John, son of Alvin J. and Dorothy E. Yoder, Hartville, Ohio, died by drowning while swimming with a church youth group at Berlin Dam in Mahoning County, Ohio, June 27, 1979; aged 10 y. Surviving are his parents, his fiancée (Judith F. Rittenhouse), 3 sisters (Lois Bontrager, Ruth Hills, and Julie Yoder), and one brother (Marcus). He was preceded in death by an older brother (James), who drowned in a mission assignment in Costa Rica ten years ago. He was a member of the Marlboro Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29; interment in the Hartville Cemetery.
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Bontrager, Neri, son of Joseph C. and Elizabeth (Hertzler) Bontrager, was born in Howe, Ind., May 19, 1890; died in Elkhart, Ind., June 3, 1979; aged 89 y. On Nov. 5, 1911, he was married to Flora A. Bontrager, who died on Feb. 2, 1963. Surviving are 3 sons (Dewayne, Glendon, and Galen), 3 daughters (Rubye, Doris, and Laurene-Mrs. Oscar Leinbach), 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Alma Greenawalt). He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 6, in charge of Russell Krabill; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Bontreger, John E., son of Eli and Matti (Miller) Bontreger, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Nov. 6, 1891; died at Harrisburg, Pa., June 28, 1979; aged 87y. On Sept. 23, 1919, he was married to Emma Hostetler, who died on Apr. 27, 1972. Surviving are one son (Glenn D.), 2 daughters (Margaret-Mrs. Bruce Rawls and Dorothy-Mrs. S. Sava Maeut), 3 brothers (Manaseh, Levi, and Edwin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Sutzman and Lydia Stoltzfus). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 2, in charge of Paul H. Stoltzfus; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.
Freed, Allen G., son of Henry A. and Aquilla (Godshall) Freed, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct. 7, 1894; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 21, 1979; aged 84 y. He was married to Alverda Brunner, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Elsie B.-Mrs. Abram H. Wismer, Aquilla B.-Mrs. Paul L. Myers, Mary B.-Mrs. Harold T. Derstine, Agnes B.-Mrs. Jack Gussman, and Alverda B.-Mrs. Clayton M Landes), one son (Allen B.), 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Katie F. Detweiler), and one brother (William G. ). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers (John G., Preston G., Henry G., and Paul G.). he was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on June 25, in charge of Paul J. Glanzer and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Kennel, Irvin William, son of Peter W. and Katie (Ulrich) Kennel, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Jan. 8, 1901; died at Eureka, Ill., May 20, 1979; aged 78 y. On Sept. 12, 1928, he was married to Bessie Mae Birky, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Kay-Mrs. Duane Sears), 3 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Katie Reeb, Lena King, and Sadie Kennell). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (John, Noah, and Simon). He was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church. A memorial service was held on May 24, in charge of Gail Fisher; interment in Roanoke Cemetery.
King, Charles F., son of Jonas and Salome (Harshberger) King, was born in Bratton Twp., Pa., Sept. 11, 1897; died at William Penn Nursing Home, Lewistown, Pa., June 27, 1979; aged 81 y. He was the last member of his immediate family. He was a member of the Mattawana Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 30, in charge of John M. Kauffman and Charles Kauffman; interment in Hertzler Cemetery.
King, Marvin, son of Christian K. and Mary (Hostetler) King, was born in Garden City, Mo., June 5, 1897; died of a heart attack at Harper District Hospital, Harper, Kan., July 4, 1979; aged 82 y. On Jan. 11, 1925, he was married to Florence Baker, who died on May 2, 1975. Surviving are 2 sons (Ellis and Forrest), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 brothers (Henry, Arami, Huber, and Clarence), and 2 sisters (Clara Zimmerman and Adelia King). He was preceded in death by w sets of twin daughters. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 7, in charge of Elmer Wyse and Fred Gingerich; interment in Pleasant Valley Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Elmer, son of Joseph and Hannah (Rousch) Martin, was born in Hopedale, Ill., Jan. 31, 1896; died at Apostolic Christian Restmor, Inc., Morton, Ill., June 26, 1979; aged 83 y. On Jan. 31, 1918, he was married to Clara Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Gladys Litwiller and Evelyn Fanlund), 3 sons (E. Donald, Arlan, and Vernon), 17 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29, in charge of Aden Yoder, interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller, Luella, daughter of S. G. and Maggie Shetler, was born on Feb. 7, 1892; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., June 21, 1979; aged 87 y. On Dec. 22, 1912, she was married to Harry E. Miller, who died on Mar. 27, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons (Harold, Clyde, Allen, Samuel, David, and James), one daughter (Doris-Mrs. Lester Glick), one sister (Mrs. Margaret Kaufman), and one brother (Sanford G. Shetler). She was preceded in death by one son (Mark). She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 24, in charge of John H. Mosemann; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.
Sauder, Florence, daughter of Milton and Lizzy (Wenger) Wenger, was born in Brownstown, Pa., Nov. 20, 1907; died of a heart attack at Lititz, Pa., June 3, 1979; aged 71 y. On Nov. 24, 1927, she was married to Roy W. Stauffer, who died on Oct. 24, 1952. On May 18, 1967, she was married to Menno G. Sauder, who died on Jan. 13, 1971. Surviving are 4 sons (Roy, Earl, James, and Paul Stauffer), 7 daughters (Rhoda-Mrs. Jay Oberholtzer, Ruth-Mrs. Lloyd Denlinger, Mary-Mrs. Arthur Sweigart, Martha-Mrs. James Garber, Dorothy-Mrs. Richard Tweed, Jean-Mrs. Richard Eby, and Shirley-Mrs. Frank Burris), 35 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of 8 children. She was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 6, in charge of Paul Witmer and Lester Hoover; interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.
Schertz, Tillie, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Saltzman), was born on July 15, 1892; died on May 27, 1979; aged 86 y. On Dec. 17, 1912, she was married to Rudy Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Lola Basinger and Mrs. Doris Liechty), 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ethel Rozhart). She was preceded in death by a daughter (Mrs. Alta Glick), a son (Marvin), and an infant daughter. She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Gail Fisher, Robert Harnish, Edwin Stalter, and James Detweiler.
Shank, Gladys, daughter of Clinton and Edith (Rutherford) Shank, was born in Greencastle, Pa., May 2, 1910; died of congestive heart failure at Rockingham Memorial hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Jan 27, 1979; aged 68 y. On Sept. 19, 1964, she was married to Emanuel J. Shank, who survives. Also surviving are 2 stepsons (Alvin D. and Arville W. Shank) and 6 stepdaughters (Frances Gochenour, Kathleen Spitzer, Esther Showalter, Pauline Dinges, Reba Poff, and Dorothy Cliser), 24 step grandchildren, 28 step-great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Earl, Paul, and Lester Shank). She was a member of Bank Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weavers Mennonite Church on Jan. 30, in charge of Lloyd S. Horst and Irvin S. Shank; interment in Weavers Cemetery.
Walter, Charles F., son of Ira and Rebecca (Dundore) Walter, was born in Schaefferstown, Pa., June 20, 1917; died unexpectedly at his home at Rheems, Pa., June 24, 1979; aged 62 y. On Apr. 8, 1944, he was married to Martha M. Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Nancy-Mrs. Richard Starr and Anita-Mrs. Joseph Heisey), one son (Stanley), 4 granddaughters, his mother, 4 sisters (Mollie E., Emmeline M.-Mrs. John Theal, Christiane A.-Mrs. Patrick Dean, and Elsie M.-Mrs. Harold Donough). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 27, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite cemetery.
Yoder, Christiana Emma, daughter of Christian N. and Emma F. (Schmucker) Miller, was born at Canton, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1908; died at her home in Louisville, Ohio, June 21, 1979; aged 71 y. On Nov. 5, 1932, she was married to Willis Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Earl Schmucker, Gladys-Mrs. Eugene Vernier, Fern-Mrs. David Gerber, Luella Yoder, and Frances-Mrs. Edward Denine), and 2 sons (Harold and Vernon). She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 24, in charge of Calvin J. King; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
The following four persons died as a result of a plane crash near Vernon, Ariz., Dec. 20, 1978. The site of the plane crash was only recently discovered. Memorial services were held at the Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, Phoenix, Ariz., July 5, in charge of Ray Smee, H. Eugene, and Mary Herr, Leonard Wiebe, Waldo Miller, Ray Keim, Roger Esch, and David Mann; interment in Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Ariz.
Clemens, Darlis Renee, daughter of Edgar and Rhoda (Hostetler) Clemens, was born on Sept. 10, 1959; aged 19 y. She is survived by her parents, 3 brothers (Fredric, Jonathon, and Conrad), and 3 sisters (Rosa, Marcia, and Andrea). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church and Bethel Grove Church, Ithaca, N. Y.
Guhr, Joe Dennis, son of Samuel and Linda (Ediger) Guhr, was born in Newton, Kan., Aug. 4, 1957; aged 21 y. On July 31, 1976, he was married to Stephanie Jean Stahly. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Lynette Peters), and one brother (Jim). He was a member of Faith Mennonite Church, Newton, Kan.
Guhr, Stephanie Jean, daughter of Robert and Jeanine (Parish) Stahly, was born in Wichita, Kan., Mar. 14, 1957; aged 21 y. On July 31, 1976, she was married to Joe Dennis Guhr. Surviving are one sister (Jacqueline), and one brother (Robert Joe). She was a member of Faith Mennonite Church, Newton, Kan.
Slabaugh, Roy, son of Owen and Edna (Kurtz) Slabaugh, was born in Canton, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1954; aged 24 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Donna Swartz, Drussilla, and Dawn), and 2 brothers (Glen and Phil). He was a member of Grace Mennonite Church, Phoenix, Ariz.
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Crilow, Floyd Berl, son of William and Mary (Schnell) Crilow, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Sept. 18, 1917; died of a heart attack at Millersburg, Ohio, July 2, 1979; aged 61 y. On June 2, 1942, he was married to Alma Sommer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Vivian Schabach), one son (Doyle), 2 brothers (Homer and Melvin), and 4 sisters (Orpha-Mrs. Amos Yoder, Mrs. Ida Miller, Verna, and Esta). He was preceded by an infant son and daughter. He was a member of the Millersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Martin's Creek Mennonite Church on July 4, in charge of David Groh, Harold Stoltzfus, and Roman Stutzman; interment in church cemetery.
Eberly, Alvin N., son of John and Barbara (Nolt) Eberly, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 27, 1890; died near North Lawrence Co., Ohio, Apr. 17, 1979; aged 89y. On Dec. 18, 1917, he was married to Fannie (Kreider) Eberly, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Lena-Mrs. Edward Wenger and Alma-Mrs. Wm. Garnes), one son (Vernon Richard), 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Elsie Good). One grandson and 5 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the River View Mennonite Church (White Pigeon, Mich.). Funeral services were held on Apr. 20 in charge of Harry Diener and Glen Gingerich of Mich.; interment in Guilford Cemetery near Seville, Ohio.
Hostetler, Marybelle, daughter of John Henry and Susan (Swartz) Smucher, was born near West Liberty, Ohio, July 28, 1889; died at Milford (Del.) Memorial Hospital on Aug. 14, 1978; aged 89 y. On Sept. 5, 1911, she was married to George M. Hostetler, who died on Dec. 22, 1951. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mable-Mrs. C. D. Overholt, Susie-Mrs. John Kurtz, Marie-Mrs. Kenneth Detwiler, Sara Grace-Mrs. Crist Yoder) and 5 sons (Mark, Joseph, David, George and Elmer). One son preceded her in death. Services were held at Greenwood, Del., with John Mishler in charge and interment in Holly Grove Cemetery, Westover, Md.
Kauffman, Ella, daughter of John W. and Elizabeth Miller, was born in Reno, Kan., Nov. 10, 1915; died as a result of an automobile accident at Lagrange County Hospital on June 22, 1979; aged 63y. On Feb. 25, 1940, she was married to Chancey Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorothy Mast), two sons (Dennis and Dwight), 8 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Barbara-Mrs. Freeman Miller, Anna-Mrs. Walter Gerber, Ruby-Mrs. Wayne Stopher, Darlene-Mrs. Ray Miller), and 3 brothers (Paul J., Ray J., and Guy J.). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter. She was a member of the Plato Mennonite Church, Lagrange, Ind.; funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church, with Richard Martin, Ivan Miller, and Willis Troyer in charge; interment in church cemetery.
Kraybill, Martin Rutt, son of Tillman S. and Elizabeth (Rutt) Kraybill, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., Apr. 12, 1893; died of cardiac arrest at Lancaster, Pa., June 23, 1979; aged 86 y. On Dec. 3, 1917, he was married to Susie Garber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wilmer G., Simon P., and Nevin M.), 2 daughters (Maribel G., and Jean K.-Mrs. Norman G. Shenk), 4 sisters (Fannie K. Nissley, Gertrude K. Miller, Mary R. Kraybill, Laura R. Kraybill), and 2 brothers (John R. and Norman R.). He was preceded in death by a daughter (Arlene G.). He was a member of the Bossler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 27, in charge of Raymond Charles, Harlan Hoover, Russell Baer, and Glenn Martin; interment in church cemetery.
Martin, Jennifer Lynn, daughter of Paul and Sandra (Prong) Martin, was born at Kitchener, Ont., June 9, 1979; died of heart condition at Kitchener, June 14, 1979; aged 5 days. She is survived by her parents, a sister (Stacey Anne), and grandparents (Albert and Luanna Martin and Percy and Mabel Prong). Funeral services and interment were at the Breslau Cemetery, in charge of Dennis C. Cressman, June 16.
Mumaw, Homer A., son of Amos B. and Emma (Rohrer) Mumaw, was born Jan. 13, 1909; died of a heart attack at his home at Harrisonburg, Va., July 4, 1979; aged 70 y. On Sept. 2, 1933, he was married to Katherine Keener, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Russell and David), a daughter (Fay), 5 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Ralph and Clare). He was Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology at Eastern Mennonite College, and served on the faculty from 1963 to 1973 when he retired. He was a member of the Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 8, in charge of Arthur McPhee, Daniel Suter, Addona Nissley, and Linden Wenger. Body was donated to State Anatomical Society.
Schnell, Emma Eldora, daughter of Levi B. and Elizabeth (Hartzler) Yoder, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Jan. 31, 1884; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Orrville, Ohio, July 3, 1979; aged 95 y. On Dec. 20, 1911, she was married to Harvey Schnell, who died in 1964. She is survived by 3 daughters (Frances-Mrs. Marion Lehman, Myrtle-Mrs. Emanuel Hertzler, Mary-Mrs. Denton Croyle), a son (Kempes), 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one sister (Elizabeth Woodiwiss), and a brother (Levi). She was a member of the Orrville (Ohio) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 6, in charge of Frank A. Sturpe and Wilmer J. Hartman; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Smithville, Ohio.
Troyer, Eunice Marie, daughter of Frank E. and Susie (Johnson) Eck, was born near Meno, Okla., Feb. 20, 1931; died of a heart attack at Harper, Kan., July 7, 1979; aged 48 y. On Aug. 1, 1948, she was married to Wilbur Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are a son (Sam), 3 daughters (Gail-Mrs. Marvin Frasure, Susan-Mrs. Mike Esslinger, and Connie), her mother (Mrs. Susie Eck), 4 brothers (Marvin, Levi, Frank, and Mahlon), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Ada Schmidt, Irma-Mrs. Herman Schmidt, Neome-Mrs. John Epp). She was preceded in death by a daughter (Ardonna Ray). She was a amember of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July10, in charge of Elmer Wyse; interment in the church cemetery.
Weaver, Ada Horst, daughter of Reuben W. and Frances (Sweigart) Horst, was born in West Earl Township, Pa.; May 30, 1911; died of cancer at Akron, Pa., July 3, 1979; aged 68 y. On Jan. 7, 1932, she was married to J. Landis Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Jay D., John E., and Ronald L.), 3 daughters (Arvilla Langsdale, Donna Lou Bucove, and Elizabeth A. Weaver), 5 brothers (Reuben S., Eli S., Phares S., Walter, and Lloyd L.), 3 sisters (Frances-Mrs. Lehman H. Lefever, Anna-Mrs. Jacob Herr, Katie-Mrs. John K. Shenk), and 11 grandchildren. She was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church where memorial services were held on July 6, in charge of J. Elvin Martin, Wilbert Lind, and Noah G. Good; interment in Metzler Cemetery.
Winzeler, Marion J., son of Frank H. and Anna (Weckerly) Winzeler, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, May 26, 1901; died at Doctors' Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., June 27, 1979; aged 78 y. On June 22, 1922, he was married to Gladys L. Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Ervin and Louis) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ruth Frobose and Mrs. Ilva Skiver). He was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Short Funeral Home on July 2, in charge of Roy Sauder and Phil Frey; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Witmer, Ruth Mae, daughter of Reuben and Katie (Habecker) Shearer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa. May 23, 1898; died of congestive heart failure at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., June 28, 1979; aged 81 y. On Oct. 9, 1919, she ws married to J. Earl Witmer, who died on June 12, 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Reba-Mrs. C. Richard Miller), a son (H. Howard), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Kathryn Eby and Mary Shearer). She was predeceased by one son (J. Abram). She was a member of the Erisman Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on July 2, in charge of Norman G. Shenk and Andrew G. Miller, Jr.; interment in church cemetery.
Wyble, Minnie M., daughter of John and Sarah (Benner) Shelley, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Feb. 12, 1884; died at Fairmount Home on June 2, 1979; aged 95 y. She was married to Harry K. Wyble, who died in 1958. She is survived by 4 sons (Albert, Ira, Lester, and Paul), a daughter (Mrs. Pearl Brubaker), 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. One son (Leroy) died in infancy. She was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held; interment in the church cemetery.
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