Gospel Herald Obituaries - February, 1981

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Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 5 - February 3, 1981 ­ page 102

Burkholder, Elsie M., was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., Mar. 6, 1887; died at Forrest Park Nursing Home, Carlisle, Pa., Jan. 10, 1981; aged 93 y. She was married to Ephriam Burkholder, who died on Nov. 25, 1957. Surviving are one son (Alvan D. Burkholder), one daughter (Miriam-Mrs. Blair Paden), one granddaughter, one great-grandson, and one sister (Mrs. Edna Stanley). She was a member of Diller Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hoffman Roth Funeral Home on Jan. 15, in charge of Marvin Ruth and Marlin Ebersole; interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Newville, Pa.

Campbell, David Lee, son of Ervin and Kathlyn (Chenot) Campbell, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Nov. 9, 1939; died of a heart attack at Cambridge, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1981; aged 41 y. On July 27, 1958, he was married to Mabel Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Wanda Kay-Mrs. John Schrock, Robyn Kathlyn, and Angela Sue), his mother, one brother (James), and one sister (Mrs. Sue Davis). He was preceded in death by one son (Timothy). He was a member of Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of Richard F. Ross and Fremon Mast; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Charlton, Frank A., son of Walter F. and Alice (Burkholder) Charlton, was born on May 23, 1910; died of a heart attack at Newville, Pa., Nov. 10, 1980; aged 70 y. He was married to Martha Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Frank E. and Ronald H.), 2 sisters (Mary Shover and Ruth Charlton), and one brother (John Charlton). He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He was a member of Diller Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of Marvin Ruth, Adam Martin, and Martin Ebersole.

Donze, Rose L., daughter of David and Emma (Steider) Wagner, was born at Roanoke, Ill., Sept. 6, 1899; died of a heart attack at Eureka, Ill., Jan. 8, 1981; aged 81 y. On Jan. 1, 1918, she was married to Louis Donze, who died on Mar. 4, 1949. Surviving are 2 sons (Virgil and Byron), one daughter (Edith Harris), one brother (Henry Wagner), and 2 sisters (Laura Donze and Beulah Bachman). She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Norman E. Yutzy and Robert Harnish; interment in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Ill.

Horst, Rufus P., son of Frank and Margaret (Hoover) Horst, was born at Newton, Kan., Dec. 6, 1896; died at his home in Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 6, 1981; aged 84 y. On Aug. 31, 1919, he was married to Susie Reiff, who died on Dec. 1, 1973. On May 15, 1976, he was married to Alma Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ethan, Lester, and Merle), one daughter (Rachel-Mrs. Robert Stoltzfus), 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Silas and Clayton Horst). In 1925 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Argentine Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of Paul Reiff and Roy Hartzler.

Jones, Charity Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Fannie (Yoder) Mast, was born at Surrey, N. D., Oct. 24, 1904; died at Reading, Pa., Jan. 7, 1981; aged 76 y. On June 4, 1924, she was married to Harry R. Jones, who died in August, 1961. Surviving are 4 sons (Vernon, Robert, Clarence, and Ernest), 5 daughters (Vera, Ruby, Irma, Lila, and Faye), 2 brothers (Timothy and Isaac), and 2 sisters (Eunice and Ruth). She was a member of Rock Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eckenroth Funeral Home, Terre Haute, Pa., Jan. 10, in charge of Paul Zehr; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Elverson, Pa.

Maseland, Alan, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Apr. 11, 1907; died of a stroke on Nov. 30, 1980; aged 73 y. He was a member of Perkiomenville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Craft Funeral Home on Dec. 4, in charge of Abram G. Metz.

Mast, Josephine, daughter of Faulbee and Lula Blackburn, was born in Kentucky on Oct. 18, 1930; died on Jan. 9, 1981; aged 50 y. In 1965, she was married to Kenneth Price, who died in 1971. On May 25, 1973, she was married to J. Edwin Mast, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 2 sisters (Loretta Brown and Linda Rivas), 3 brothers (Douglas, Randall, and Dennis), 3 step children (Jerry and Jim Mast and Joann Burkholder), and 7 step grandchildren. She was a member of Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of David Mann and Stanley Weaver; interment in Resthaven Park Cemetery.

Miller, Abraham, son of Emanuel J. and Sarah (Schlabach) Miller, was born on Dec. 17, 1894; died in a traffic accident in Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 8, 1980; aged 85 y. He was married to Fannie Miller, who also died in the same accident. Surviving are 4 sons (Abe Jr., John M., Joe A., and David H.), 5 daughters (Mabel Miller, Ada-Mrs. Moses Beachy, Irma Miller, Sara-Mrs. Omar Lapp, and Ida-Mrs. Aaron Troyer), 40 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (John M., Emanuel E., Jacob A., and Adrian Miller), 3 sisters (Mrs. Ida Miller, Emma-Mrs. Andrew Keim, and Katie-Mrs. John Raber). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Barbara Schlabach and Fannie Keim), one brother (Jerry). Funeral services were held on Nov. 11, in charge of Jacob I. Mast, C. K. Lapp, David L. Miller, Noah Yoder, Yost Miller, Ben Raber, Noah Troyer, and Wayne Miller.

Miller, Fannie, daughter of Michael J. and Barbara (Yoder) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 13, 1903; died in a traffic accident on Nov. 8, 1980; aged 77 y. Her husband, Abraham Miller, died in the same traffic accident. Surviving are 4 sons (Abe Jr., John M., Joe A., and David H.), 5 daughters (Mabel Miller, Ada-Mrs. Moses Beachy, Irma Miller, Sara-Mrs. Omar Lapp, and Ida-Mrs. Aaron Troyer), 40 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Joseph M., Daniel M., Lester M., and Milo M.), and 6 sisters (Mrs. Ida Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth Gingerich, Verna-Mrs. Menno Miller, Sylvia-Mrs. William Miller, Ada--Mrs. John W. Bontrager, and Emma-Mrs. Enos Stoltzfus). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Malinda Weaver and Mary Stoltzfus) and 3 brothers (John M., David, and Andrew M. Miller). Funeral services were held on Nov. 11, in charge of Jacob I. Mast, C. K. Lapp, David L. Miller, Noah Yoder, Yost, Miller, Ben Raber, Noah Troyer, and Wayne Miller.

Overholt, Hannah, daughter of John and Lydia (Mill) Derstine, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Jan. 24, 1901; died of congestive heart failure on Dec. 29, 1980; aged 78 y. On June 28, 1923, she was married to Howard Overholt, who died in 1951. Surviving are one daughter (Alverda-Mrs. Joseph Kulp), 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Howard Derstine), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Maggie Gahman and Naomi Gahman). She was a member of Deep Run East Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of John Ehst and Chester Derstine; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Slagell, John, son of Joseph and Barbara (Gascho) Slagell, was born at Thurman, Colo., Aug. 2, 1893; died at Thomas Hospital, Thomas, Okla., Jan. 7, 1981; aged 87 y. On Nov. 14, 1920, he was married to Alice Schantz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Walter, Harold, Chester, and Maurice), 2 daughters (Mildred and Doris), 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. In 1919 he was ordained minister of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where he was a member. Funeral services were held at Pleasant View Church on Jan. 10, in charge of Warren Slagell and Henry Yoder; interment in the church cemetery.

Stauffer, Mary, daughter of Joseph N. and Mary (Hostetter) Habecker, was born in East Donegal Twp., Pa., Sept. 3, 1887; died in Manheim Twp., Jan. 5, 1981; aged 93 y. On Nov. 28, 1912, she was married to Norman M. Stauffer, who died on Oct. 17, 1963. Surviving are 2 sons (Wayne H. and Henry H.), one daughter (Mary Alta-Mrs. Frank R. Rutt), 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Barbara Fellenbaum and Helen H. Booth). She was a member of Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of Ralph G. Ginder and Shelley R. Shellenberger; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 6 - February 10, 1981 ­ page 126

Flinner, Paul, son of George and Malinda (Miller) Flinner, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 20, 1908; died of an aneurysm at Mansfield General Hospital, on Nov. 28, 1980; aged 72 y. On Oct. 20, 1934, he was married to Beulah Sommers, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Janet-Mrs. Donald Maust), 2 sons (William and Larry), 10 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Carrie-Mrs. William Hill, Elva-Mrs. Clyde Hershberger, Lola-Mrs. Blake Miller, and Mrs. Mary Bitikofer), one brother (Lester). He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 1, in charge of Alvin C. Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Freed, Lillian A., daughter of Jesse and Mary Jane (Anders) Keeler, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., July 19, 1888; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 5, 1981; aged 92y. On Oct. 15, 1910, she was married to

 L. Freed. Who died on May 4, 1977. Surviving are one daughter (Sara K. Freed), and one son (Curtis K.). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Leroy Godshall; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Gnagey, Orie S., son of Simon and Esther (Swartzendruber) Gnagey, was born in Bay Port, Mich., Mar. 25, 1918; died unexpectedly at Maui, Hawaii, Jan. 15, 1981; aged 62 y. On Sept. 28, 1941, he was married to Lawnada Dutcher, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mae-Mrs. Darwin Stalter, Joyce-Mrs. Alexander Fil, and Kathryn Gnagey), 2 sons (Ronald and Roger), 2 sisters (Salina-Mrs. Albert Eberly and Nannie-Mrs. Earl Linder), and one brother (Fred). He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Luke Yoder and Frank Dutcher; interment in the church cemetery.

Hess, Norman L., son of Benjamin and Lizzie (Leaman) Hess, was born in Oregon, Pa., Mar. 15, 1898; died at Ephrata Community Hospital on Dec. 20, 1980; aged 82 y. On Mar. 25, 1920, he was married to Helen Snavely, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Herbert S., Arthur S., and Edward S.), 2 daughters (Elizabeth S.-Mrs. C. Richard Landis and Jane S.-Mrs. Raymond Landis), 20 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. On Dec. 14, 1939, he was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Landis Valley Mennonite Church. He was a member of Landis Valley, where funeral services were held on Dec. 23, in charge of Richard Martin, Lester Hoover, and Paul Weaver; interment in Landis Valley Cemetery.

Lapp, Benjamin M., son of David and Anna Mary (Lapp) Lapp, was born at Gordonville, Pa., Sept. 6, 1906; died of a heart attack at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 13, 1980; aged 74 y. On June 4, 1932, he was married to Florence Blank, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Lester and Elmer Lapp), one daughter (Anna Mary-Mrs. Harold Groff), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (John and Elmer), and 2 sisters (Rachel-Mrs. Paul Mast and Anna Mary-Mrs. Paul Yoder). He was preceded in death by one son (Earl B.), and one brother (Phares). He was a member of Nickel Mines Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 17, in charge of Clair Eby, Ernest Mummau, and earl Neff; interment in Nickel Mines Church Cemetery.

Miller, Willard S., son of Harrison and Martha (Beachy) Miller, was born at Berlin, Ohio, May 12, 1913; died of a heart attack at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 18, 1981; aged 67 y. In 1934 he was married to Grace Maxwell, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joanne-Mrs. David Miller), 2 sons (Max and Ted), 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters and one brother. He was a member of Berlin Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Jan. 21, in charge of David R. Clemens and Paul Hummel; interment in the church cemetery.

Moyer, Katie, daughter of Tobias and Kate (Alderfer) Moyer, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Mar. 15, 1896; died at Telford, Pa., Jan. 13, 1981; aged 84 y. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Lizzie A. Hackman), and 2 brothers (Laaden A. and Vincent A.). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Nelson, Viola, was born at Watertown, S. D., Feb. 3, 1916; died at Sweet Home, Ore., Jan. 5, 1981; aged 64 y. In 1941, she was married to Clarence Nelson, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Sandra Salazar), 5 sons (George, Earl, Clarence, Ed, and Eric), 14 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Elmer, Leo, and Ervin Smith). She was a member of Sweet Home Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of Eugene Garber; interment in Gilliland Cemetery.

Schantz, Lydia, daughter of Valentine and Katie (Slagell) Detweiler, was born at Milford, Neb., May 26, 1903; died of a stroke at Southwestern Memorial Hospital, Weatherford, Okla., Jan. 5, 1981; aged 77 y. On Nov. 22, 1928, she was married to Alvin C. Schantz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Dean), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joe, John, and Ben), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Emma Johns, Mrs. Katie King, and Ella-Mrs. Glen Miller). She was preceded in death by 3 sisters. She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 7, in charge of Chester Slagell; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Schrock, Dwight, son of Noah and Emma (Meyer) Schrock, was born at Orrville, Ohio; died at Smithville, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1981; aged 65 y. In 1936, he was married to Ida Belle Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John D. and Daniel P.), one daughter (Nancy-Mrs. Ron Schrock), 7 grandchildren, his parents, and one sister (Mary Jo Snyder). He was preceded in death by 2 infant sons and 2 brothers (Glenn and Wilmer).He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Peter Wiebe; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Schrock, Emma, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Conrad) Meyer, was born near Smithville, Ohio, in 1887; died at the Smithville-Western Care Center on Jan. 15, 1981; aged 94 y. On Sept. 10, 1912, she was married to Noah W. Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary Jo Snyder), 4 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 11 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Glen, Wilmer and Dwight), 3 grandchildren, 6 sisters (Leah Schrock, Elizabeth Fetzer, Katherine Yoder, Jennie Meyer, Clara Lerch, and Adele Wenger), and 5 brothers (David, Ben, J. C., Elmer, and E. A. Meyer). She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of Peter Wiebe and Elsie Miller; interment in the church cemetery.

Smucker, Naomi R., daughter of Joseph and Phoebe (Nafziger) Camp, was born on Jan. 16, 1907; died at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Jan. 10, 1918; aged 73 y. On June 4, 1936, she was married to Raymond Smucker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carolyn Smucker and Phyllis Miller), one son (Donald), 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Dina-Mrs. Harve Sears and Cathryn Camp). She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. She was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Larry Augsburger; interment in Union Cemetery, Washington, Ill.

Sundheimer, Fred, son of John and Sarah (Gerber) Sundheimer, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Apr. 30, 1899; died at Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital, on Dec. 7, 1980; aged 81 y. He was married to Mary Schindler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Betty-Mrs. David Little bridge, Viola-Mrs. William Phillips, Mrs. Virginia Felton, and Barbara-Mrs. Rutledge Childress), 3 sons (John Paul, Clyde, and Don), 22 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Earl and Lester). He was preceded in death by one daughter, 2 sons, and 3 brothers. He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lingler Funeral Home on Dec. 10, in charge of Alvin C. Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder, Eli S., son of Samuel D. and Miriam (Eash) Yoder, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 2, 1896; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 17, 1981; aged 94 y. On Mar. 5, 1911, he was married to Esther Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Ivan, Marvin, Wilbur, Duane, Raymond), 3 daughters (Eva-Mrs. Elwyn Brenneman, Luella-Mrs. Monroe Yoder, and Verna-Mrs. Delmar Gingerich), 37 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, one half brother (Jacob S. Yoder), and one half sister (Nettie Yoder). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Lyle and Calvin). He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Elton Nussbaum and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 7 - February 17, 1981 ­ page 150

Dippel, Mary, died at her home at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 17, 1981; aged 90 y. Surviving is her friend and companion Salome Habermehl. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Glen Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Egli Timothy Thomas, son of Roger and Ferne Egli, died unexpectedly at his home near Cheraw, Colo., Oct. 2, 1980; aged 16 y. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Richard R.), 3 sisters (Laura L., Sara S., and Kathleen K.), and grandparents (Harry and Geneva Kauffman and Florence Gerber Egli). Funeral services were held at the East Holbrook Mennonite Church on Oct. 6; interment in East Holbrook Cemetery.

Gnagey, Hannah, stillborn daughter of Les and Nedra Gnagey, was born on Jan. 15, 1981. She is survived by her parents, one sister (Maria), her paternal grandparents (Omar and Velma Gnagey), and maternal grandparents (Orval and Elizabeth Beck). Funeral services were conducted at the Lienhart Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at the Olive Cemetery, in charge of Russell Krabill, Jan. 17, 1981.

Good, Grace A., daughter of Amos H. and Barbara (Eshleman) Sauder, was born in Millway, Pa., Jan. 10, 1936; died at Reading Hospital and medical center on Dec. 31, 1980; aged 44 y. On Jan. 14, 1956, she was married to Jacob H. Good, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, 4 daughters (Delores J-Mrs. David G. Shirk, Joyce E.-Mrs. Melvin A. Doberstein, Carol A.-Mrs. Edward L. Yoder, and Jeanette), one son (Stephen J.), 3 brothers (Daniel, David, and Marvin), and 3 sisters (Marian, Anna Mary, and Evelyn). She was a member of South Seventh Street Mennonite Church, where her husband serves as pastor. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church on Jan. 3, in charge of Luke L Horst, James R. Martin, and Roy B. Martin; interment in Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery.

Hubert, Esther Lorena, daughter of Lincoln H. and Ida (Wedel) Unruh, was born at McPherson, Kan., Aug. 28, 1931; died of cancer at Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., Jan. 11, 1981; aged 49 y. On Aug. 17, 1960, she was married to Roderick Hubert, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children, (Yolanda, Debra, and Miriam), 4 brothers (James, Gordon, Paul, and Loren), and 3 sisters (Viola Koehn, Naomi Rutchman, and Lois Stoeffer). She was a member of Spring Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 14, in charge of Roy Bender, Bob McKelvey, and Melvin Frisen; interment in Spring Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Kauffman, Malinda, daughter of Manassa and Anna (Miller) Hershberger, was born at Kenmare, N. D., Oct. 7, 1905; died at Corvallis, Ore., Jan. 19, 1981; aged 75 y. On Mar. 16, 1925, she was married to John G. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Duane, Donald, Kenneth, Stanley, Robert, and John Jr.), 5 daughters (Erma Hershberger, Shirley Gerig, Judith Earls, Mildred Wyatt, and Alberta Windom), 36 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jonas, Albert, and Henry Hershberger), and one sister (Edna Kauffman). She was a member of the Mennonite Church at Kenmare, N. D. Funeral services were held at Albany, Ore., Mennonite Church, on Jan. 21, in charge of George Kauffman and Lynford Hershey; interment in the Fairview Mennonite Church Cemetery.

King, Vernon, son of Samuel and Ida (Lantz) King, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 21, 1906; died of a heart attack at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1981; aged 74 y. On Jan. 28, 1942, he was married to Ada Leininger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ida-Mrs. Ben Romero and Anna Belle-Mrs. Emile Creda), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Orlen and Leon), and 2 sisters (Louella Kulp and Myrtle Terrill). He was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of Edward Diener and Brad Falor; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Lam, Mary Ethel, daughter of J. W. and Sallie (Knight) Shoemaker, was born at Rockingham Co., Va., Jan. 9, 1926; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 27, 1981; aged 55 y. On May 15, 1944, she was married to Leonard N. Lam, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Donna Kay Shaver, Grace Falls, and Crystal Park), 2 sons (Jeffrey and Leonard, Jr.), 6 grandchildren, her mother, 2 sisters (Hazel Lam and Evelyn Shoemaker), and one brother (Charles Shoemaker). She was a member of Zion Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Harvey Yoder and Glendon L. Blosser; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Mast, Harry L., son of Jacob and Polly Ann (Miller) Mast, was born at Trails, Ohio, June 10, 1893; died in an automobile accident at Fairview, Mich., Jan. 22, 1981; aged 87 y. On Nov. 27, 1913, he was married to Pearl Stutzman, who died on Nov. 9, 1964. Surviving are 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 children (Letha Stevens and Fayma Mast). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 26, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Michael Smith; interment in Fairview Cemetery

Shenk, Henry Michael, Sr., son of Abram p. and Fannie Virginia (Coffman) Shenk, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Aug. 2, 1894; died of a heart attack at Newport News, Va., Dec. 30, 1980; aged 86 y. On Dec. 6, 1917, he was married to Frankie Dora Showalter, who died on Oct. 20, 1935. On Feb. 24, 1942, he was married to Esther Virginia Brunk, who died on Mar. 8, 1978. Surviving are 7 daughters (Mrs. Fannie Oliver, Mrs. Edith Layman, Mrs. Ellen Peachey, Mrs. Phebe Hertzler, Mrs. Esther Buckwalter, Mrs. Helen Mabel Baker, and Emily Shenk), one son (H. Michael Shenk, Jr.), 29 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Coffman, Ezra, and George), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Anna Mabel Brunk, Mrs. Martha Weaver, and Lydia Shenk). He was a member of Pike Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 1, in charge of Carl Mericle, Truman Brunk and John Risser; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Smith, Allan W., son of Joseph and Sarah (Reesor) Smith, was born in Scarborough Twp., Ont., Feb. 26, 1922; died of heart failure at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Jan.3, 1981; aged 58 y. Surviving are one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Edwin Bearinger) and 2 brothers (Ernest and Albert). One sister preceded him in death. He was a member of Listowel Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Brian Laverty; interment in Brotherston Mennonite Cemetery.

Stauffer, Elam W., son of Benjamin R. and Fannie (Weidman) Stauffer, was born near Manheim, Pa. Jan. 20, 1899; died of heart failure at his home at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 9, 1981; aged 81y. In November 1920, he was married to Elizabeth Kauffman, who died in June, 1947. In June, 1948, he was married to Grace Metzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Philip E., Kenneth E., and Bruce E.). In 1938, he was ordained bishop. He served for many years as a missionary in Tanzania, east Africa. He also served pastorates of Lititz, Pa., and Landis Valley. He was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of David Thomas, Howard Witmer, and Simeon Hurst; interment in Erisman Cemetery.

Yoder, Esther H., daughter of John C. and Arminda (Hochstetler) Brenneman, was born in John Co., Iowa, Oct. 29, 1890; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 22, 1981; aged 91 y. On Mar. 5, 1911, she was married to Eli S. Yoder, who died on Jan. 17, 1981. Surviving are 5 sons (Ivan, Marvin, Wilbur, Duane, and Raymond), 3 daughters (Eva-Mrs. Elwyn Brenneman, Luella-Mrs. Monroe Yoder, and Verna-Mrs. Delmar Gingerich), 37 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Henry and John), and 3 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Truman Erb, Katie-Mrs. Richard Yoder, and Rozetta-Mrs. Harold Miller). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Lyle and Calvin). She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Elton Nussbaum and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Yoder, Gladys M., daughter of Daniel and Ida (Zook) Honderich, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 30, 1908; died in a highway accident at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 26, 1981; aged 72 y. On June 23, 1940, she was married to Elmer D. Yoder, who died on Aug. 30, 1979. Surviving are one son (Norman J.), one daughter (Rachel-Mrs. Jerry Hartsough), 5 grandchildren, one brother (Glen Honderich) and 2 sisters (Lois Honderich and Evelyn-Mrs. Victor Gardner). She was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 29, in charge of john J. Yoder and Sylvester Haarer; interment in Town Line Cemetery.

Zuercher, Ada, daughter of Emanuel and Cinderella (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, July 8, 1888; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home on Dec. 5, 1980; aged 92 y. On Jan. 24, 1914, she was married to Clarence Zuercher, who died in 1974. Surviving are one daughter (Elsie-Mrs. Andrew Byler), and 2 sons (Lloyd and Venus). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 7 in charge of Alvin C. Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Bence, John D., son of John C. and Elizabeth (Frazier) Bence, was born June 7, 1904; died Jan. 21, 1981; aged 76 y. On Apr. 6, 1927, he was married to Viola Mickel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Roy and Dale W.), 4 daughters (Mae Emerick, Jane Faulkner, Ada Lee Brough, and Doris K. Clark), 13 grandchildren, one brother (Forest Bence), one half brother (Albert Lyons), and one half sister (Flossie Sabo). He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 25, in charge of Charles R. Shetler; interment in Schellsburg Cemetery.

Begly, Nathan, son of Christ and Minnie (Bigler) Begly, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 21, 1905; died as a result of a heart attack at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 31, 1981; aged 75 y. On Dec. 25, 1928, he was married to Martha Hofstetter, who died Feb. 15, 1979. On June 29, 1980, he was married to Ruth Byler Yutzy, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Maynard, Loren, Doris, Vernice, and Marilyn-Mrs. Norman Stauffer), 2 stepsons (David and Donald Yutzy), 20 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ivan Begly), and one sister (Mary Begly). He was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held Feb. 3, in charge of Bill Detweiler and David Clemens; interment in Kidron Church cemetery.

Eash, Erma, daughter of Amos C. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Swartzendruber, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, Dec. 29, 1899; died at Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 13, 1981; aged 81 y. On Feb. 14, 1926, she was married to Frank G. Eash, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. Wallace Fisher, Arlene-Mrs. Mervin Miller), one son (Frank), 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 15, in charge of Mervin Birky and Emery Hochstetler; interment in West Union Cemetery.

Gerber, Jonathan Aaron, stillborn son of Eldon and Donna (Boshart) Gerber, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 28, 1981. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Matthew), and one sister (Stephanie). Graveside services were held at Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Jan. 30, in charge of Doug Snyder.

Nafziger, Salome, daughter of Daniel and Amanda (Miller) Beachy, was born at Somerset, Pa., Jan. 2, 1901; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 25, 1981; aged 80 y. On Jan. 2, 1935, she was married to Ezra A. Nafziger, who died Apr. 15, 1979. Surviving are one son (Daniel E.), 3 stepsons (Harold J., David S., and John E. Hershey), 2 foster daughters (Anna Marie Smith and Lucretia-Mrs. John A. Esh), 12 grandchildren, one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Jonas E. Miller), and 3 brothers (Eli, Alvin, and Simon Beachy). She was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters (Ruth Ann and Doris Nafziger). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 28, in charge of Herman Glick, Aaron Stoltzfus, and Daniel Miller; interment in Millwood Cemetery, Gap, Pa.

Schlabach, Albert Edward, son of Emmanuel and Caroline Schlabach, was born at Plain City, Ohio, Dec.22, 1905; died at Arthur, Ill., Jan. 29, 1981; aged 75 y. On Jan. 20, 1929, he was married to Polly Herschberger, who died Dec. 23, 1977. Surviving are 2 sons (Leland and LeRoy), and 2 daughters (Lydia Tester and Martha Usnick). He was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters. He was a member of Arthur Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan.31, in charge of Wayne Hochstetler; interment in Arthur Cemetery.

Snider, Lydia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shirk, was born at Bridgeport, Ont., Apr. 9, 1885; died at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 20, 1981; aged 95 y. She was married to Addison Snider, who died in 1962. Surviving are one daughter (Gerta-Mrs. Albert Hunsberger), one son (Walton C.), 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Merle) and one daughter (Verna-Mrs. Milton Good). She was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan.22, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Troyer, Anna Mae, daughter of Christian and Amanda (Thomas) Bontreger, was born in Reno Co., Kan., Nov. 12, 1902; died at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 2, 1981; aged 78 y. On Dec. 22, 1922, she was married to Edward D. Troyer, who died Feb. 27, 1964. Surviving are 4 daughters (Myrtle-Mrs. Sam Bontreger, Fannie-Mrs. Howard Yoder, Edna-Mrs. Ben Lonacher, and Ann-Mrs. Clarence Miller.), 2 sons (Cornelius and Eugene), 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Sue-Mrs. Victor Steury and Mrs. Mickey Miller). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Ind., where funeral services were held Feb. 5, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Ray Erb; interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery.

Troyer, Abner J., son of John and Lucinda (Stutzman) Troyer, was born at Shickley, Neb., June 28, 1905; died at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 24, 1981; aged 75 y. On June 2, 1931, he was married to Grace Smucker, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary Jean), 3 sons (James, Willis, and Charles), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Dan and Vernon), and one sister (Velma-Mrs. George Hostetler). He was preceded in death by one grandchild, 5 brothers (Melvin Lloyd, Perry, John, and Clayton), and 4 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. Jess Miller, Elma-Mrs. John Burkey, Mary-Mrs. Aden Klopfenstein, and Lucinda-Mrs. Alton Miller). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church. A memorial service was held at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 26, in charge of Paul R. Yoder; funeral services were held at Oak Grove Church, Jan. 28, in charge of Peter Wiebe and Elsie Miller; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Welty, Edith Fern, daughter of Benjamin and Martha (Troyer) Oswald, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1919; died of cancer at Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 21, 1981; aged 61 y. On Apr. 10, 1938, she was married to Virgil Lamar Welty, who died Jan. 8, 1974. Surviving are one daughter (Ellen Welty), 3 sons (Larry, Lavon, and Merritt), 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Violet-Mrs. George Blough, Fannie-Mrs. Titus Yoder), and 3 brothers (Raymond, Truman, and Wilbur Oswald). She was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 23, in charge of Clare Schumm; interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Yoder, Amos D., son of Rudolph and Katie (Yoder) Yoder, was born in Garden City, Mo., Mar. 12, 1899; died of cancer at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Feb. 2, 1981; aged 81 y. On Apr. 6, 1929, he was married to Anna Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Nolan W., Glenn A., Don, and John P.), one daughter (Marjorie-Mrs. Fred King), 13 grandchildren, and one brother (Willis Yoder). He was a member of Aurora Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kauffman Funeral Home, West Liberty, Ohio, Feb. 4, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; and at Aurora Mennonite Church, Feb. 6, in charge of Lawrence Brunk and Ernest Martin; interment in Aurora Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.


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