Gospel Herald Obituaries - November, 1979

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Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 45 - November 6, 1979 ­ page 878

Kaufmann, Alma Elsie, daughter of Henry J. and Katherine (Ringenberg) Kaufmann, was born at Buda, Ill., Oct. 19, 1909; died of an apparent cardiac arrest at Akron, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1979; aged 68 y. Surviving is one brother (William H.). She was preceded in death by one brother (John E.). She was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 30, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.

Miller, Sarah M., daughter of Jonas and Katie (Neuhouser) Schlatter, was born in Spencerville, Ind., June 23, 1895; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 11, 1979; aged 84 y. On June 22, 1916, she was married to Samuel J. Miller, who died Aug. 18, 1965. Surviving are 4 daughters (LeAnna-Mrs. Earl Stalter, Kathryn-Mrs. LeRoy Kurtz, Irene-Mrs. C. W. Yutzi, and Betty-Mrs. James F. Stringfellow), one son (Samuel J.), 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Henry Amstutz, Anna-Mrs. Menno Newhauser, Mrs. Clara Aschliman, and Viola-Mrs. Palmer Moser), and one brother (Harry Schlatter). She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Don Brenneman and J. C. Wenger; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Moyer, Joyce Ann, daughter of Charles and Mildred Gogel, was born in Phoenixville, Pa., July 9, 1943; died at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 20, 1979; aged 36 y. She was married to Ronald A. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David S.), her parents, and 3 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. Sherman Brown, Janice, and Joan-Mrs. Duane Bontrager). She was a member of Akron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 24, in charge of Truman H. Brunk and Hershey Leaman; interment in Wolf Cemetery, Ephrata, Pa.

Rhodes, Leila Elizabeth, was born in Escambia Co., Ala., June 13, 1908; died Aug. 31, 1979; aged 71y. She ws married to Reynolds Rhodes, who preceded her in death in 1943. Surviving are one son (Braxton Rhodes), one daughter (Jewel Stanley), 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (W. J. Thompson). She was a member of Bethel Community Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Cravens Funeral Home, Sept. 2,in charge of Paul Shelly and Paul Dagen; interment in Spear Cemetery.

Wyss, Saloma, daughter of Abraham and Ekiza (Neuenschwander) Nussbaum, was born near Berne, Ind., Dec. 18, 1890; died in Doctors Hospital, Massillon, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1979; aged 88 y. On Nov. 11, 1917, she was married to David W. Wyse, who died Jan. 30, 1975. Surviving are 3 daughters (Arlene-Mrs. Virgil Snyder, Elvera-Mrs. Charles Becker, and Erma-Mrs. Myron Hamsher), 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Raymond and Walter), and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in the church cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 46 - November 13, 1979 ­ page 894

Brownlee, Jessica, daughter of Michael and Connie (Eichelberger) Brownlee, was born in Champaign, Ill., Oct. 13, 1979; died of an undetermined cause at Philo, Ill., Oct. 19, 1979; aged 6 d. Surviving are the maternal grandparents (Dale and Peggy Eichelberger) and paternal grandparents (Charles and Pat Brownlee). Graveside services were held at the East Bend Memorial Gardens, Fisher, Ill., Oct. 20, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall.

Cook, Samuel D., son of Robert E. and Mary Alice (Crickenberger) Cook, was born Sept. 4, 1881; died at Waynesboro Community Hospital on Oct. 4, 1979; aged 98 y. Surviving are 3 sons (N. Warren, John R., and S. Daniel, Jr.), 3 daughters (Reada Zimmerman, Eleanora Falls, and Ruth Cook), and 3 sisters (Flossie Moore, Grace Alexander and Alice Fultz). He was a member of Lynside Mennonite Church. Funeral services were in charge of Herman E. Ropp and Vance Brydge; interment in Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mt. Sidney.

Gehman, Abraham L., son of Abraham B. and Elizabeth Gehman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa. July 6, 1887; died at the Reading Hospital and Medical center, West Reading, Pa., Oct. 10, 1979; aged 92 y. He was married to Katie B. Musser, who died in June, 1940. In June 1941, he was married to Mabel B. Lefever, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Martha M., Ruth-Mrs. Martin H. Weaver and Orpha E.), one son (A. Jesse), 8 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. On Jan. 19, 1928, he was ordained deacon for the Reading and Bowmansville churches. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bowmansville Mennonite Church on Oct. 13, in charge of Luke L. Horst, Leroy Gehman, and Jay Ervin Fox; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Rock, John F., son of William and Margaret (Futer) Rock, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 16, 1881; died at Pottstown, Pa., Oct. 19, 1979; aged 87 y. He was married to Ida Mae Fisher, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 sons (We. Lester, Wilbur F., Gilbert F., and John C.), 5 daughters (Fern-Mrs. Lee Hillegas, Elizabeth-Mrs. Meryl Millard, Beatrice-Mrs. Henry Bieler, Mrs. Frances Hess, and Mary L-Mrs. William Stanton), 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, one brother (Robert), and one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Miller). He was a member of Bally Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wilson Funeral Home, Pottstown, Pa., Oct. 22, in charge of James C. Longacre; interment in Peckway Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cambridge, Pa.

Roeschley, Orie Donald, son of John and Elizabeth (Orendorff) Roeschley, was born in Flanagan, Ill., Oct. 3, 1912; died in Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Oct. 20, 1979; aged 67 y. On June 3, 1938, he was married to Beulah K. Yordy, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (James, John, and Jerry), 2 daughters (Mary Kratz, and Susan Kirkton), 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Roy and Melvin), and 2 sisters (Lavina Slagell and Frieda Roeschley). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Barbara) and one son (Larry). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22 in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

Sauder, Elizabeth, daughter of Urias and Leah (Brubacher) Buehler, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Apr. 5, 1899; died of a blood clot at Stratford, Ont., Oct. 13, 1979; aged 90 y. Surviving are one son (Roy), one daughter (Bernice), one brother (William) and 2 sisters (Maude Bowmand and Susan Moeser). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 16, in charge of Vernon R. Leis; interment in Elmira Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Schloneger, Melvin D., son of David and Nancy (Zook) Schloneger, was born in Stark County, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1907; died at Timken Hospital, Canton, Ohio; aged 72 y. On June 2, 1931, he was married to Margaret Clark, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ronald, Wendell, and Willard), 11 grandchildren, and one sister (Pearl Rine). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Orrville Mennonite Church.

Schmitt, Delton Howard, son of Samuel and Sarah (Witmer) Schmitt, was born in Waterloo County, Ont., July 26, 1907; died of a massive heart attack at Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 20, 1979; aged 91 y. On Dec. 30, 1932, he was married to Beulah Weber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Howard S., Schmitt), 2 daughters (Mrs. Ralph Shantz and Betty-Mrs. William Martin), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Loren, Harold, and Edward), and 3 sisters (Edna-Mrs. Harold Schiedel, Rita-Mrs. Clifford Knechtel, and Ethel-Mrs. Also Bauman). He was a member of Manheim Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 23, in charge of James Reussser, and Howard Schmitt; interment in Manheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: The obituary listed Delton's age as 91years. I believe this to be an error as he was born in 1907 it would only make him 71 years old.

Schweitzer, Arthur, son of Samuel and Fannie (Troyer) Schweitzer, was born in Thayer Co., Neb., Feb. 23, 1899; died of a heart attack at Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 8, 1979; aged 90 y. On Feb. 27, 1919, he was married to Myrtle Roth, who died in 1935. On Sept. 1, 1940, he was married to Katie Reber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Viola Schweitzer), 2 brothers (Earl and Harold), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Stutzman and Elma-Mrs. Vernon Stutzman). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of Edward Stoltzfus; interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Mark, son of Aden and Pauline (Graber) Stoltzfus, was born in Davies Co., Ind., June 25, 1961; died of accidental electrocution at Alliance, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1979; aged 18 y. Surviving are 4 sisters (Cheryl, Linda, Lori, and Beverly), paternal grandfather (Elam Stoltzfus), and maternal grandparents (Peter and Rose Graber). He was a member of Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Richard F. Ross and Ernie Hershberger; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Jesse Mahlon, son of John and Elizabeth (Steider) Swartzendruber, was born at Ruby, Neb., Jan. 22, 1892; died of cancer at Inglewood, Calif., Oct. 20, 1979; aged 87 y. On June 27, 1923, he was married to Florence Erisman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Louise, Alta-Mrs. Warren Chambers, and Ruth-Mrs. Herbert Miller), one son (Paul), 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lala Porter). He was a member of Faith Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Pierce Brothers Mortuary on Oct. 23, in charge of Donald G. King, LeRoy Bechler, and Art Cash; interment in Inglewood Park Cemetery.

Whitaker, Glenn, son of John and Lydia (Steckley) Whitaker, was born at Beaver Crossing, Neb., Jan. 3, 1909; died at St. Mary Corwin Hospital, Pueblo, Colo., Oct. 6, 1979; aged 70 y. In 1936 he was married to Ferne Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Warren), 2 brothers (Floyd and Chris), and one sister (Ruth Deckert). He was a member of Pueblo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of Edwin Yoder; interment in Mountain View Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 47 - November 20, 1979-page 911, 912, 918

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Doris Longacre dies; wrote More with Less

Doris H. (Janzen) Longacre, 39, author of More with Less cookbook and well known lecturer on world hunger, died on Nov. 10 at Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center. She had been suffering from cancer.
Longacre, of Akron, Pa., had nearly completed a sequel to More with Less entitled Living More with Less.
Both book were written as part of a Mennonite Central Committee effort related to malnutrition and world hunger.
More with Less was first released in 1976. Some 295, 000 copies have been printed. Royalties from the book have gone to support the work of MCC.
Longacre served with MCC in Vietnam from 1964 to 1967 and in Indonesia from 1971 to 1971. She was a graduate of Goshen College and did graduate studies at Kansas State University. She was a member of Akron (Pa.) Mennonite Church and served on the board of overseers of Goshen Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, Ind.
Born at Newton, Kan., she was the daughter of John P. and Helen Classen Janzen of Newton, both of whom survive. Also surviving are her husband, Paul M. Longacre, who is MCC secretary for food and hunger concerns; and daughters, Cara Sue and Marta Joy, all at home. A brother, Herman J. Janzen, lives at Newton. A sister, Edna M. Zabel, lives in Salem, Ore.
A memorial services was held on Nov. 13 at Akron Mennonite Church, Marlin Miller president of Goshen Biblical Seminary, brought the message. The service was followed by a fellowship meal at the MCC offices.

Obituaries

Ebersole, Walter Aden, son of David and Mary (Martin) Ebersole, was born in Washington Co., Md., Feb. 7, 1902; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1979; aged 77 y. On June 21, 1927, he was married to Sylvia A. Beyeler, who died on Aug. 1, 1965. On June 20, 1971, he was married to Hilda Hunsberger, who died Feb. 19, 1977. Surviving are two sons (Lewis and Elmer), 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Henry Brunk and Esther-Mrs. James Lepley), 5 stepchildren, 14 grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Ira Ebersole), and 2 sisters (Ella Ryan and Fanny Folk). He was a member of the Tuttle Avenue Mennonite church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 30 at Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Rittman, Ohio, in charge of Lester Sutter, Phil Ebersole, and Noah Hilty; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Kennel, Harry Ervin, son of Peter and Anna (Reeb) Kennel, was born near Shickley, Neb., Jan. 11, 1913; died at Lincoln General Hospital, Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 29, 1979; aged 66 y. On Feb. 12, 1936, he was married to Sylvia Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Galen), 3 daughters (Arla-Mrs. Harley Rediger, Karen Windham, and Lana Sutton), 9 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Lester, Mahlon, Willard, and Leroy), and one sister (Fern-Mrs. Joe Springer). He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Lee Schlegel and Scott Swartzendruebr; interment in nearby cemetery.

Moser, Catherine, daughter of Christian and Catherine (Schrag) Widrick, was born in Croghan, N. Y., Apr. 23, 1901; died at Lewis Co., General Hospital, Lowville, N. Y., Oct. 13, 1979; aged 78 y. On Feb. 12, 1920, she was married to Daniel Moser, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Julius, Lyle, Milton, and Leon), 3 daughters (Norine-Mrs. Earl Zehr, Helen-Mrs. Timothy Burkholder, and Doris-Mrs. David Brubaker). She was preceded in death by one son (Benjamin), 6 daughters (Clara, Dorothy, Ina, Mary, Annabel, and an infant), one grandson, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She was a member of Crystal Light Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church on Oct. 16, in charge of Carl Sensenig and Earl Horst; interment in the Croghan Church Cemetery.

Peachey, Amos L., son of Jacob H. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Peachey, was born in Allensville, Pa., Apr. 1, 1894; died at Fairmount Rest Home on Oct. 10, 1979; aged 85 y. On Dec. 6, 1915, he was married to Arie M. Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Linda-Mrs. Clement Wenger and Verda-Mrs. Clyde Glick), 2 sons (Raymond and Allen), 4 sisters (Mary, Gertrude, Annie, and Leah), and 2 brothers (Noah and Rufus). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Millard Shoup, Harvey Stoltzfus, and Ira Kurtz; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Stoltzfus, Sara Mada, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Troyer) Troyer, was born at Fairview, Mich., July 5, 1908; died at Hershey Medical Center, Aug. 23, 1979; aged 71 y. On Sept. 27, 1928, she was married to Jake R. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Jay Harold, Warren and Russell), 2 daughters (Leah Beth-Mrs. Robert Shetler, and Velma-Mrs. Ronald Peachey), 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Oliver), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Lee Niffenager and Velma-Mrs. Walter Dussinger). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 3 sisters, one grandson, and one great-grandson. She was a member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 27, in charge of Charles Good; interment in Ridgeview Cemetery.

Yoder, Lucinda, daughter of Christ and Elizabeth (Neuhouser) Yoder, was born on Mar. 12, 1904; died on Oct. 22, 1979; aged 75 y. Surviving are one brother (Levi Yoder), and one sister (Bertha Lantz). She was preceded in death by one sister (Matilda Brandenberger),and one brother (Leonard). She was a member of Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 25, in charge of Earl Hartman and David Crossgrove; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Yoder, Myrtle Fern, daughter of Ezra M. and Susan (Miller) Yoder, was born at Anthony, Kan., Feb. 21, 1899; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 14, 1979; aged 80 y. On Oct. 12, 1929, she was married to George P. Yoder, who died on Jan. 23, 1956. Surviving are 2 daughters (Margaret-Mrs. Neil Turner and Vada Turner), 3 stepchildren (Erma-Mrs. Jacob Slabaugh, Edgar Yoder, and Amelia Phillips), 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mildred Moore) and 3 brothers (Clarence, Harvey, and Chester). She was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 17, in charge of Sam Janzen and Roy D. Roth; interment in Trissels Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 48 - November 27, 1979-page 934

Anders, Mabel, daughter of William and Sofia (Zepp) Boorse, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 30, 1893; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Oct. 11, 1979; aged 85 y. On Oct. 3, 1914, she was married to Leroy Anders, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (William) and one daughter (Blanche-Mrs. Willis Moyer). She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, Oct. 15, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr.; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Nafziger, Enos R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Nafziger, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Oct. 27, 1892; died at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, Ont., Oct. 28, 1979; aged 87 y. He was married to Elizabeth Erb, who preceded him in death. Later he was married to Clara Snider, who also preceded him in death. His third wife, Elva Snider, survives. Also surviving are one son (Harry), 2 grandchildren, and one brother (David). He was preceded in death by one son (William) and 2 daughters (Marion and Ruth). He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, Oct. 31, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Schumm, Solena, daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Schlegel) Yantzi, was born in South Easthope Twp., Ont., Aug. 9, 1906; died at Stratford General Hospital, Sept. 16, 1979; aged 73 y. She was married to William Schumm, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Daniel and LaMar), 3 daughters (Fannie Mae-Mrs. Glen Schwartzentruber, Mrs. Catherine Currah, and Geneva-Mrs. Melvin Lichti), one brother (Henry Yantzi), 22 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Alfred) and one sister. She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of Home Yutzy; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Shantz, Irene, daughter of Moses and Lydia (Bearinger) Bauman, was born in Waterloo, Ont., July 31, 1900; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 25, 1979; aged 79 y. On Jan. 10, 1921, she was married to Ivan Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Mervin, Floyd, Eugene, and Wilferd), 2 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. Abner Brubacher, Murial-Mrs. John Hayes), 3 brothers (Moses, Sylvester, and Eli), and 4 sisters (Lydia Brubacher, Phyanna Zeigler, Rebecca Gingrich, and Hannah Wideman). She was preceded in death by one daughter, 4 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of Vernon R. Leis and Marvin J. Shank; interment in Elmira Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder, Tillie, daughter of Herman H. and Mary (Beam) Yoder, was born at Lagrange Co., Ind., Feb. 11, 1892; died at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Inman, Kan., Nov. 2, 1979; aged 87 y. On Jan. 12, 1911, she was married to Levi M. Yoder, who died Dec. 14, 1928. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Edith Phillips, Mrs. Maggie Cooley, Mrs. Maude Coryell, and Mrs. Lula Schuelke), 3 sons (Roland, Cline, and Allen), 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Anna Yoder, Fannie Gaines, Nora Hartzler, and Amanda Johnson). She was a member of West Liberty Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Milo Kauffman and Menno Troyer; interment in West Liberty Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.


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