Adams.- Laura May, daughter of Abraham and Nancy (Adams) Wingerter, was born near Dalton, Ohio, May 31, 1886; died at the Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1979; aged 92 y. In 1906 she was married to Ira Shoup, who died in 1912. On Dec. 24, 1916, she was married to Hayes Adams, who died on Oct. 13, 1973. Surviving are 2 sons (Lee and Irvin Shoup), a stepson (Earl Adams), 8 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lena Fetter). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Hilda Swinehart), one grandson, and 2 brothers (David and Theodore Wingerter). She was a charter member of the Orrville Mennonite Church. Interment in the Martins Church Cemetery.
Aschliman.- Amos, son of Peter and Hannah (Graber) Aschliman, was born in Montgomery, Ind., July 17, 1895; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1979; aged 83 y. On Mar. 15, 1927, he was married to Clara Schlatter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Jean Ann-Mrs. J. Arland Longacre and June-Mrs. Earl Davidson), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Sam Aschliman), and one sister (Mrs. Mary Yoder). He was preceded in death by one son (Thomas). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of Duane Beck; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Basinger.- Ella Z., daughter of Christ and Anna (Lehman) Zurcher, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 10, 1898; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 8, 1979; aged 80 y. On Feb. 4, 1919, she was married to David W. Basinger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Dale C., Clair L., Lloyd A., and Orris L.), 2 daughters (Elva-Mrs. Paul Hartzler and Lila-Mrs. Edward Collins), 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Bertha Steiner, Lucule Steiner, and Selma Gerber), and one brother (Allen Zurcher). She was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Linden M. Wenger, John R. Mumaw, and Moses Slabaugh; interment in Lindale Cemetery.
Christner.- Daniel D., son of David and Lavina (Raber) Christner, was born in Goshen, Ind., July 11, 1892; died at Batavia, N.Y., Feb. 4, 1979; aged 86 y. On Nov. 18, 1923, he was married to Alta Meyers. Surviving are 2 sons Walter and Daniel Jr.), 5 daughters (Virginia-Mrs. Joseph Erb, Betty-Mrs. Paul Miller, Martha-Mrs. Clair Albrecht, Shirley-Mrs. Joseph Frey, and June-Mrs. Donald Risser), 24 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Brenneman and Lula-Mrs. Willis Guengerich). He was preceded in death by 3 sons (Theodore, Leo, and James). He was a member of Alden Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Titus Kauffman and Richard Bender.
Clemmer.- Ervin, son of Jacob and Mary (Good) Clemmer, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Jan. 13, 1899; died at Waterloo, Ont., Feb. 3, 1979; aged 80 y. He was married to Mary Ann Martin, who died in 1975. Surviving are one son (Elmer), 4 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. Nick Melynchuk, Marjory-Mrs. Milton Kuhn, Mrs. Beatrice MacDonald, and Mrs. Wilma Gingrich), one brother (Leander), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Minerva Martin and Mrs. Almeda Martin). He was preceded in death by one son (Omar) and one brother. He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.
Erb.- Lizzie, daughter of Samuel K. and Sarah (Moyer) Erb, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Dec. 11, 1908; died of a stroke at Lansdale, Pa., Feb. 6, 1979; aged 77 y. She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Loren Swartzendruber and John Ruth; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Gamber.- Martha, daughter of Henry H. and Marie (Kliewer) Kliewer, was born at Shelly, Okla., Aug. 2, 1897; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Feb. 9, 1979; aged 81 y. On June 25, 1924, she was married to Benjamin N. Gamber, who died on Jan. 21, 1975. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther and Ruth), and one son (Henry), 7 grandchildren, one sister (Elizabeth Winsinger), and 2 brothers (Dan and Albert Kliewer). She was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters, one son (Paul), and one grandchild. She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, in charge of Jerry Quiring and Menno Troyer; interment in East Lawn Cemetery, Zimmerdale, Kan.
Lehman.- Wilma Esther, daughter of Joel A. and Martha (Bassinger) Lehman, was born at Versailles, Mo., Sept. 7, 1896; died of cancer at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1979; aged 82 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Bessie Lehman, Helen-Mrs. Leonard Hartzler, and Pauline-Mrs. Vernon Miller) and 5 brothers (Melvin, John A., Daniel, Wilfred, and Kenneth). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters. She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of Duane Beck; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Peachey.- Mark, son of Shem and Shalome (Bender) Peachey, was born in Springs, Pa., Oct. 23, 1916; died of myelofibrosis at the Methodist Evangelical Hospital, Louisville, Ky., Feb. 6, 1979; aged 62 y. On Dec. 22, 1939, he was married to Fannie Elizabeth Beitzel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Nona-Mrs. Wayne Nisly and Naomi-Mrs. Freeman Miller), one son (Titus), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Paul, Laban, and Urbane), and 6 sisters (Lois, Rhoda, Ruth, Ann, Esther, and Jane). He was ordained to the ministry in 1946 and served under Rosedale Mennonite Missions. The last four years he was pastor of Louisville (Ky.) Mennonite Fellowship. Memorial services were held at Louisville, Ky., followed by a funeral service in the chapel of Rosedale Bible Institute, Irwin, Ohio, in charge of Elmer Jantzi; interment in Shiloh Mennonite Church cemetery.
Schmucker.- Mary, daughter of Jonas and Katie (Becher) Conrad, was born at Louisville, Ohio, May 16, 1894; died of a heart attack at Canton, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1979; aged 84. On Dec. 16, 1915, she was married to Byron Schmucker, who died on Mar. 9, 1975. Surviving are 2 sons (Ivan and Earl), 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Marlin). She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6, in charge of Calvin J. King; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Shetler.- Conrad, M., son of Ammon and Evelyn (Knavel) Shetler, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 2, 1956; died in Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 12, 1979; aged 23 y. On Dec. 9, 1978, he was married to Sandra Cable, who survives. Also surviving are one sister (Sherrill) and 2 brothers (Arden and Myles). His father preceded him in death. He was a member of Carpenter Park Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kaufman Mennonite Church, in charge of Marvin L. Kaufman and Stanley Freed; interment in Blough Mennonite Cemetery.
Slabaugh.- Christopher Lee, son of Jerry and Jeanette (Slagell) Slabaugh, was born at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 3, 1975; died of leukemia at Riley's Children Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 8, 1979; aged 3 y. Surviving are one sister (Rebecca), maternal grandparents (Earl and Annabell Slagell) and paternal grandparents (Frederic and Louise Slabaugh). Funeral services were held at East Goshen Mennonite Church on Feb. 10, in charge of Cliff Miller; interment in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.
Stutzman.- Caroline Isabel, daughter of Joseph and Caroline (Lund) Birky, was born at Oberlin, Kan., July 18, 1889; died at Shedd, Ore., Feb. 10, 1979; aged 89 y. On Dec. 5, 1911, she was married to Roy Stutzman, who died on May 22, 1970. Surviving are 2 sons (Joe and Willard), 4 daughters (Mrs. Adella Gingrich, Mrs. Winona Wolfer, Mrs. Leila Stutzman, and Mrs. Jane King), 24 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Joe and Ammon Birky), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Steckley, Mrs. Emma Jantzi, and Mrs. Ada Roth). She was a member of Tangent Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Fairview Mennonite Church on Feb. 13, in charge of Ernest Garber, Victor Kropf, and Byron Gingrich; interment in Gilliland Cemetery.
Weber.- Joanna, daughter of Reuben and Marion (Brubacher) Eby, was born in Peel Twp., Dec. 12, 1889; died at Nithview, New Hamburg, Feb. 4, 1979; aged 89 y. She was married to Allen Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Cranson, Arthur, and Mervyn), 3 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Nyle Shantz, Norma-Mrs. Abner Shantz, and Glennys-Mrs. William Verkerke), 3 stepsons (Oliver, Samuel, George), 4 stepdaughters (Alice-Mrs. Etril Snyder, Tillie-Mrs. Gordon Hunsburger, Clara-Mrs. Roy Snyder, and Florence Weber), 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Amanda Weber and Clara Eby). She was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.
Wyse.- Abbiegail, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Judith [Johns] Baer, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 12, 1878; died at Provincial House, Jan. 29, 1979; aged 100 y. On Dec. 20, 1900, she was married to Albert Wyse, who died on Aug. 16, 1961. Surviving are 9 sons (Oscar, Ray, Willard, Lawrence, Edwin, Monroe, Lester, Homer, and Ora). She was preceded in death by one son (Dan) in 1954. She was a member of Midland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Lloyd Miller; interment in Poseyville Cemetery.
Yoder.- Alvin, son of John L. and Mary (Nold) Yoder,
was born at Columbiana, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1888; died at Salem, Ohio,
Feb. 6, 1979; aged 90 y. On Mar. 31, 1914*, he was married to Ada
Martin, who died on May 17, 1915. Surviving are 3 sisters (Ada,
Esther-Mrs. Abram Wenger, and Mamie-Mrs. Daniel Martin) and 2
brothers (Paul and Elmer). He was a member of Midway Mennonite
Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge
of Ernest D. Martin; interment in Midway Cemetery.
*Her obituary and their marriage record show they were married March 21, 1914 - tlm
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Begly.- Martha M., daugher of William and Sarah Ann (Gerber) Hofstetter, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Mar. 13, 1903; died in Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, Feb. 15, 1979; aged 75 y. On Dec. 25, 1928, she was married to Nathan Begly, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Doris, Marilyn-Mrs. Norma Stauffer, Maynard, Loren and Vernice), 20 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Irene Hotstetter), and 8 brothers (Millard, Oscar, Clarence, Roy, Edwin, Lloyd, Raymond, and Leland). She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 18, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Bergey.- Edith S., daughter of Isaiah and Lizzie Ann (Shoemaker) Landis, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Jan. 28, 1896; died of a heart attack at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 15, 1979; aged 83 y. She was married to Howard F. Bergey, who died on Aug. 19, 1973. Surviving are one daughter (Evelyn-Mrs. Russell Detweiler), 2 sons (Lester and Willard), 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Elwood and Isaiah), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Amanda Landis and Mrs. Ida Kratz). She was preceded in death by one son (Henry), one brother (Jacob Landis), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Derstine and Lizzie Landis). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Feb. 20, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr., and Floyd Hackman; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Delp.- Jennifer Lynn, daughter of Lowell and Brenda Kay (Alderfer) Delp, was born at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 9, 1979 and died the same day. Surviving are her maternal grandparents (Norman and Janet Landes Vincent); paternal grandparents (Herbert and Rose Hange Delp, and great-grandparents (Abram and Susie Clemens Landes, John and Jenny Hanna Vmcent and Walter and Anna Johnson Alderfer). Funeral services were held at Line Lexington Mennonite Church, Feb. 11, in charge of Kenneth Seitz, interment in Line Lexington Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Miller.- Theodore, son of Alpha and Ella (Secor) Miller, was born at Bismark, N.D., July 30, 1903 died at Medco Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., Feb. 16, 1979; aged 75 y. On June 12, 1926, he was married to Ruth Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Doris-Mrs. J. Lowell Hartman and Beatrice-Mrs. Francis Shetler), and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of Olive Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Feb. 19, in charge ot Jason Martin; interment in Olive Cemetery.
Nafziger.- Christian H., son of Joseph and Lizzie (Greiser) Nafziger, was born at Hopedale, Ill., July 12, 1885; died of leukemia at Albany, Ore., Feb. 11, 1979; aged 93 y. On Dec. 29, 1907, he was married to Lydia Birky, who died on Jan. 5 1931. On Oct. 5, 1941, he was married to Della Showalter, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wilbert and Mervin), one daughter (Florence Nafziger), one brother (William), 3 half brothers (Albert, John, and Simon Birky), 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Howard E. and Melvin R.) and one daughter (Ada M.). He was a member of Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 15 in charge of James M. Lapp, George M. Kauffman, and Verl Nofziger; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Ruth.- Harold, son of Arthur and Florence (Landis) Ruth, was born at Line Lexington, Pa., Aug. 20, 1918; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 17, 1979; aged 60 y. He was married to Beatrice Hagey, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carol Ann), one son (William), 2 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Paul, Marvin, and Ralph). He was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 20 in charge of Kenneth Seitz, Daniel Longenecker, and Curtis Bergey; interment in Line Lexington Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Witmer.- Sana T., daughter of Elias and Susannah (Oswald) Troyer, was born at Arthur Ill., Aug. 5, 1886; died at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 16, 1979; aged 92 y. On Aug. 17, 1916, she was married to Samuel W. Witmer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. Wilbur J. Harriman). She had 8 brothers and sisters, all of whom preceded her in death. She was a member of College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Rieth, Rohrer, and Ehret Funeral Home, Jan. 19, in charge of John H. Mosemann and Arnold C. Roth; interment in Violett Cemetery.
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Appleby.- Georgia M., daughter of John and Catharine (Henry) Hollinger, was born at Westminster, Md., Sept. 19, 1884; died at Menno Haven, Chambersburg, Pa., Dec. 15, 1978; aged 94 y. On Mar. 11, 1903, she was married to James A. Appleby, who died on Apr. 25, 1953. Surviving are one daughter (Mary-Mrs. Glenn A. Cordell), 2 grandsons, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Marion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of J. Irvin Lehman and Merle Cordell; interment in adjoining church cemetery.
Hartzler.- Grace Leon, daughter of Jesse C. and Lydia (Diener) Hartzler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, June 25, 1908; died at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Feb. 14, 1979; aged 70 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Lloyd, John, and Glen Hartzler). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kauffman Funeral Home, Feb. 16, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in Yoder Cemetery.
Heatwole.- J. Brent, son of Charles L. and Doris (Brubaker) Heatwole, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 20, 1963; died in a tractor accident at his home in Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 15, 1979; aged 15 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Dawn, Marlene, and Erma), and a stepgrandmother (Mrs. Jacob Brubaker). He was a member of Pike Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 17, in charge of John Risser, Menno Brunk, Fred Miller, and Roger Berry; interment in Pike Mennonite Cemetery.
McKenzie.- Clara, died at Sunnyside Home, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 19, 1979; aged 89 y. She was married to John McKenzie, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Marguerite and Mrs. Mary Deveau) and a number of grandchildren. Four brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Funeral services were held at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Feb. 22, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment will be made in Geiger Mennonite Cemetery.
Stahl.- Esther, daughter of John J. and Mary Ann (Burkholder) Reber, was born in Cordell, Okla., June 2, 1894; died at West Branch Hospital, Feb. 24, 1979; aged 84 y. On Oct. 18, 1914, she was married to Charles W. Stahl, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Bryon, Willis, and Carl), 2 daughters (Priscilla Harrison and Alene Rabald), 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Chesler and Mabel Rouner). She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Ellsworth Handrich; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Roth.- Dale Benjamin, son of Merton D. and Virginia (Rensberger) Roth, was born in Washington, Iowa, Nov. 20, 1948; died in a farm accident at his home near Wellman, Iowa, Feb. 23, 1979; aged 30 y. On Aug. 15, 1970, he was married to Nancy Lee Schlatter, who survives. Other surviving relatives are Carol-Mrs. Nelson 0. Miller, Mary-Mrs. Harold D. Stutzman, Joann-Mrs. Stanley Marner, Leslie, Amy Lee,* his parents, and his grandmother (Mrs. Martha Roth). He was a member of West Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at West Union Mennonite Church, Feb. 26, in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in church cemetery.
Correction: In the obituary of Dale Roth in the Mar. 20 issue, the name of Amy Lee, the surviving daughter was omitted in error.
Rittenhouse.- Abram Z., son of Abram C. and Sallie (Geyer Ziegler) Rittenhouse, was born on Dec. 6, 1905; died at North Penn Hospital, Lansdale. Pa., Feb. 22, 1979; aged 73 y. On June 16, 1925, he was married to Bessie Ruth, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Royden, Walter, and Abram), 7 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and one brother (Samuel Z). He was a member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 25, in charge of John E. Lapp, Gerald C. Studer, and Kenneth Seitz; interment in Plains Cemetery.
Schmucker.- Clara, daughter of Michael and Amanda (Ramseyer) Krabill, was born at Louisville, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1896; died at Louisville, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1979; aged 83 y. On Dec. 25, 1919, she was married to David Schmucker, who died on Sept. 26, 1960. Surviving are 2 daughters (Arlene-Mrs. Clifford Mercer, Doris-Mrs. John Sukosd), 4 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. An infant daughter (Luella) preceded her in death. She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 23, in charge of Calvin J. King; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Unzicker.- Ervin, son of William and Anna (Oyer) Unzicker, was born at Dewey, Ill., Mar. 21, 1904; died of a heart attack at Gifford, Ill., Feb. 18, 1979; aged 74 y. Surviving are 4 daughters (Pearl Lamb, Jean Rhodes, Carol Van Camp, and Patricia DeLuca), 2 sons (Robert and Tom), 20 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Alvin J. and Ellis), and 2 sisters (Clara Springer and Esther Unzicker). He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 22, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall and Clyde Ingold; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.
Yoder.- Susan Beth, daughter of Glen and Lois (Johns) Yoder, was born in Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 19, 1955; died at Canton, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1979; aged 23 y. Surviving are one brother (Philip), 2 sisters (Sarah and Deborah), and paternal grandparents (E. J. and Erma Yoder). She was a member of Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Zehr.- Lena, daughter of Peter Y. and Anna (Ruby) Zehr, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Dec. 21, 1899; died of a heart attack at Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1978; aged 78 y. On Dec. 11, 1929, she was married to Joshua Ruby, who died on Feb. 18, 1935. On Oct. 5, 1938, she was married to Andrew Zehr, who died on Oct. 2, 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Marie-Mrs. Arlin Zuercher), one son (Vernon Ruby), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Ezra Zehr), and 2 sisters (Susie Zehr, Barbara-Mrs. Mike Ropp). She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 15, in charge of Henry Jantzi; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Zeiset.- Anna S., daughter of Moses and Fianna Zimmerman, was born at Martindale, Pa., June 8, 1897; died at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 23, 1979; aged 81 y. On Mar. 4, 1920, she was married to Martin M. Stauffer, who died on Sept. 5, 1930. On Feb. 23, 1946, she was married to George M. Zeiset, who died on Feb. 5, 1967. Surviving are 4 children (A. Richard, Lloyd, Alma, and Vera- Mrs. Emmet Kauftman), 6 stepchildren (Horace, Alvin, Arlene-Mrs. John Kitch, Ruth-Mrs. John Rohrer, George, and Paul), 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 32 stepgrandchildren, 27 stepgreat-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Moses S., Walter S., and Ira S.). She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 26, in charge of Curvin Bucher, Amos Sauder, and Charles Wert; interment in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.
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Gagnon.- Stacy Cheryl, daughter of Erwin J. and Sara A. (Yoder), Gagnon, was born at Manistique, Mich., Feb. 19, 1968; died of an unknown cause at Manistique, Mich., Mar. 4, 1979; aged 11 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Donna and Marcy Jo), one brother (Tommy), maternal grandfather (Levi S. Yoder), and paternal grandmother (Nellie Gagnon). Funeral services were held at Germfask, Mich., Mar. 7, in charge of Bruce Handrich and Norman Yoder; interment in Riverside Cemetery, Germfask.
Meyers.- Bertha P., daughter of William and Emma (Hoffman) Cline, was born in Worleytown. Pa., Mar. 19, 1889; died at Menno Haven Rest Home, Chambersburg, Pa., Mar. 5, 1979; aged 89 y. On Sept. 3, 1908, she was married to Harry S. Meyers, who died on Apr. 20, 1976. Surviving are 4 daughters (Pearl K. Meyers, Martha E. Martin, Elva G. Keener, and Ethel P. Hawbaker), 5 sons (John D., Irvin C., Paul H., Mark S., Isaac W.), 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Omar). She was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 8, in charge of Nelson L. Martin and Carl Meyers; interment in Cedar Grove Church Cemetery.
Sherk.- Amos A., son of Joseph and Sophia (Smelser) Sherk, was born in Fisherville, Ont., Dec. 22, 1904; died at Fisherville, Ont., Mar. 3, 1979; aged 74 y. On Dec. 30, 1925, he was married to Edith Catherine Shurr, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Wilmer Sherk) and one sister (Pearl Davis). He was a member of Rainham Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yeates Funeral Chapel, Fisherville, Mar. 6, in charge of Cyril K. Gingerich, Amsey Martin, and Earl Sider; interment in Bethel Cemetery.
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