Gehman.- Ephraim D., son of Daniel and Mary A. (Detweiler) Gehman, was born at Fountainville, Pa., Mar. 23, 1890; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., May 8, 1981; aged 90 y. In 1921, he was married to Valerie Yoder, who died Mar. 7, 1951. Surviving is one daughter (Sadie-Mrs. Jacob Alderfer). He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 12, in charge of David F. Derstine and Wayne N. Kratz; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Hertzler.- Katie, daughter of Isaac and Susan (Esh) Kurtz, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 12, 1888; died at Tel-Hai Nursing Home, May 6, 1981; aged 92 y. On Jan. 12, 1911, she was married to David M. Hertzler, who died May 17, 1975. Surviving are 4 sons (Alvin, Wilmer, David, and Elmer), and 2 daughters (Irene and Kathryn Smucker). She was preceded in death by one son (Norman). She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 8, in charge of Ira Kurtz, Nathan Stoltzfus, and David Hertzler; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Maust.- Elizabeth V., daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Swartzendruber) Gunden, was born at Kalona, Iowa, June 10, 1896; died at Scenic Convalescent Home, Pigeon, Mich., May 6, 1981; aged 84 y. On Nov. 11, 1917, she was married to Richard Maust, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Arthur, Edgar, Clayton, and Wilbur), 4 daughters (Alta-Mrs. John Swartzendruber, Doris-Mrs. Clair Basinger, Fern-Mrs. Perry Brunk, and Josephine-Mrs. Frank Musser), one sister (Rosetta-Mrs. Sol Steckley). She was preceded in death by one son (Earl), one brother (Edward Gunden), and 2 sisters (Katie Wertz and Mary Albrecht). She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 9, in charge of Luke Yoder and Jesse Yoder; interment in church cemetery.

Roth.- Aaron J., son of Joseph and Mary (Goldsmith) Roth, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1897; died at his home near Wauseon, Ohio, Apr. 12, 1981; aged 83 y. On Oct. 1, 1925, he was married to Susie Siegel, who survives. One daughter (Shirley Mae) died in 1936. He was a member of Tedrow Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Short Funeral Home on Apr. 15, in charge of Randall Nafziger and Carl Yoder; interment in Eckley Cemetery.

Snyder.- John Roy, infant son of John and Doris (Antunez) Snyder, was born in Alma, Mich., May 4, 1981; died at Lansing, Mich., May 5, 1981; aged 1 day. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Cherri), one brother (Ryan), maternal grandmother (Digna Antunez), and paternal grandparents (Royal and Ophia Snyder). Graveside service was held at Ferris Township Cemetery, May 7, in charge of Erie E. Bontrager.

Sommers.- Edwin, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Zook) Sommers, was born in Miami Co., Ind., May 28, 1892; died at his home, Mar. 23, 1981; aged 88 y. On Oct. 26, 1911, he was married to Fannie Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ernest, Clyde, and Everett), one daughter (Okla Stodgell), one stepson (Lloyd Clevenger), 16 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Noah, Albert, Elmer, Clayton, and Willard), and 2 sisters (Fannie Birkey and Esther Troyer). He was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 26, in charge of Emanuel Hochstedler and Lee Miller; interment in Mast Cemetery.

Yordy.- Mary M., daughter of Amos and Sarah (Kurtz) Kauffman, was born in East Brook, Pa., Sept. 18, 1910; died at St. Johns, Mich., Apr. 14, 1981; aged 70 y. On Nov. 25, 1934, she was married to Charles D. Yordy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Doris and Bertha-Mrs. John Stevens), one son (Kenneth), 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John and Archie). She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 19, in charge of Fred Gibbs; interment in Washington Twp. Cemetery.

Zook.- Frances L., daughter of George S. and Malinda Loucks, was born in Scottdale, Pa., June 20, 1907; died May 5, 1981; aged 73 y. On Aug. 1, 1934, she was married to Ellrose D. Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Mervin and Merlin), 5 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Gladys L. Burkhart and Beulah and Georgia Ellen Loucks). She was a member of Scottdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 8, in charge of Robert N. Johnson, assisted by Mrs. James D. Brubaker; interment in Alverton Mennonite Cemetery.

Zook.- George R., son of Roy A. and Salina (Miller) Zook, was born at Tofield, Alta., Oct. 6, 1919; died from heart trouble; aged 61 y. On Dec. 7, 1944, he was married to Dorothy Stoll, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Esther-Mrs. Gary Nice), 8 sons (David, Stanley, Timothy, Clifford, Donovan, Delvin, Nathan, and Mervin), 16 grandchildren, his mother, one brother (Luke Zook), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Esther Bruce, Mrs. Estella Kieffaber, Mrs. Eldora Hartzler, and Mrs. Elvera Berkey). He was a member of Sheridan Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 15, in charge of Jim Eigsti, Joe Kropf, and David Hostetler; interment in Mennonite Cemetery.

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Detweiler.- Samuel M., son of Mahlon F and Amanda (Meyers) Detweiler, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Dec. 9, 1901; died of a heart attack at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 12, 1981; aged 79 y. He was married to Katie M. Benner, who died July 19, 1968. Surviving are one son (Wilmer B.), one daughter (Barbara D. Brunk), 8 grandchildren one great-granddaughter, and 2 stepsisters (Edna S. Reinford and Florence S. Ward). He was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on May 17 in charge of Paul J. Glanzer, followed by a service at Rockhill Mennonite Church, in charge ot a Merrill Landis and Russell Detweiler; interment in Rockhill Church Cemetery.

Freed.- Bertha E., daughter of Amos and Susan (Everest) Hartman, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Nov. 13, 1902; died at Elkhart Healthcare Center, May 17, 1981; aged 78 y. On June 3, 1933, she was married to Manford Freed, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Everett and Keith), 2 stepdaughters (Evelyn-Mrs. Alvin Pletcher and Clara-Mrs. Graham Rush), 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. 2 sisters (Dorothy-Mrs. Tom Toy and Viola-Mrs. Oscar Hostetler), and 6 brothers (Willis, Clarence, Clifford, Alpheus Freman and Gerald). She was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 20, in charge of Russell Krabill and Harold Knight; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Hess.- Adam Henry, infant son of Henry and Lisa Hess was born and died May 11, 1981; graveside services were held at Metzlers' Cemetery, May 14, 1981.

Kinsinger.- Malinda, daughter of William N. and Barbara (Zimmerman) Stutzman, was born in Julesburg, Colo., Mar. 5, 1903; died of a heart attack at Clinton, Mo., May 13, 1981; aged 78 y. On Feb. 5, 192, she was married to Steven Schweitzer, who died in July, 1967. On Nov. 23, 1973, she was married to Erlis Kinsinger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elaine-Mrs. Stanley Hostetler and Judith-Mrs. Wayne Beachy), 4 sons (Willard W., Sterling W., Mahlon D., and Larry L.), one stepdaughter (Marvel-Mrs. Maynard Yoder), 25 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 stepgrandchildren 6 stepgreat-grandchildren, one brother (Art Stutzman), and 2 sisters (Eda and Wilma Stutzman). She was preceded in death by an infant son and a sister She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church where funeral services were held May 16, in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Landis.- Ephraim M., son of Reuben and Lizzie (Moyer) Landis, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Sept. 29, 1900; died at Sellersville, Pa., May 16, 1981; aged 80 y. On Nov. 17, 1923, he was married to Mamie Stover, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. Meryl Grasse and Marian-Mrs. John R. Martin), twin sons (Ray S. and Roy S. Landis), 14 grandchildren, and 3 sisters. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church where funeral services were held May 20, in charge of Sheldon Burkhalter, David F. Derstine Jr., and Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Longenecker.- Amos, son of Daniel and Alice (Zimmerman) Longenecker, was born in Middletown, Pa., Oct. 9. 1904; died of congestive heart failure at Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., May 14, 1981; aged 76 y. On Apr. 5, 1927, he was married to Grace Landis, who died May 11, 1978. Surviving are 4 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Jay Bechtold, Lois-Mrs. Eugene Hartzler, Esther-Mrs. Richard Boll and Martha-Mrs. Edward Zook), 2 sons (John L. and Paul L.), 28 grandchildren, 12-great-grandchildren 2 sisters, and one brother. He was a member of Good Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 18, in charge of Nelson Bechtold and Russell Baer; interment in Good Mennonite Cemetery.

Metzler.- Isaac K., son of Abram and Kathryn (Kreider) Metzler, was born in Lancaster, Pa., June 8, 1888; died at the Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, Pa., May 21, 1981; aged 92 y. On May 12, 1910, he was married to Laura Durr, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Paul Miller, Myrtle-Mrs. John King, Mary-Mrs. Carl Steven, Kathryn-Mrs. George Bowser, and Edith-Mrs.Cleo Weaver), 3 sons (Elwood, Isaac J. and Wilbur) 23 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Clarence, Abram, and Elmer). In 1912 he was ordained deacon, in 1916 he was ordained to the ministry, and in 1924 he was ordained bishop. He served the Martinsburg, Rockton, and Glade Mennonite churches. He was a member of Cove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Curryville Church of the Brethren, May 23, in charge ot Nelson R. Roth and Claude Hall; interment in Kauffman Cemetery, Martinsburg, Pa.

Miller.- Ernest C., Sr., son of Christian K. and Abi (Yoder) Miller was born in Bakersfield, Mo., July 28, 1889; died at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va., Apr. 27, 1981; aged 91 y. In 1910, he was married to Emma Eyman who died in 1923. On Feb. 16, 1924 he was married to A. Lenora Mast, who died Dec. 31, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons (G. Edward, John E., Ernest C. Jr., and Charles C. Miller), 2 daughters (Cora M. Stutzman and Lillian L. Miller), 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one foster sister (Katie Blankenship). He was a member ot Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 30, in charge of Car Mericle, Truman H. Brunk, and Nelson D. Burkholder; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Piccirilli.- Mindy Marie, daughter of Stephen and Maria Anne (Studer) Piccirilli, was born in Suburban General Hospital, Norristown, Pa., Apr. 20, 1981; died a crib death at Audubon, Pa., May 18, 1981; aged 1 m. Graveside services were held at Plains Mennonite Church Cemetery, May 20, in charge of John E. Lapp and Gerald C. Studer.

Pletcher.- Frank Alvin, son of Joseph and Fanny (Yoder) Pletcher, was born at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 14, 1883; died at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch, Mich., May 15, 1981; aged 97 y. On Apr. 2, 1911, he was married to Mabel Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Opal Fullerton, Inez Wagner, and Kathryn Slagell), 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one sister (Roxie Sells). He was a member ot Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 18, in charge of Ellsworth Handrich and Virgil Hershberger; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Roth.- Lena, daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Jantzi) Roth, was born in Cassel, Ont., Mar. 26, 1895; died at Batavia, N.Y.; aged 86 y. On Dec. 13, 1915, she was married to William Roth, who died Mar. 28, 1975. Surviving are one daughter (Beatrice-Mrs. Leo Schunk), 3 sons (Orval, Leonard, and Willard), 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Zehr and Katherine Roth). She was a member of Clarence Center Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 7 in charge of Howard S. Bauman; interment in Good Cemetery.

Smucker.- Cletus S., son of Alvin and Elsie (Sears) Smucker, was born at Tiskilwa, Ill., Feb. 28, 1918; died at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, Ill., May 9, 1981; aged 63 y. On June 8, 1946, he was married to Ella Saner, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Connie-Mrs. Kelvin Diller), 3 grandchildren, his mother, 2 brothers (Alvin, Jr., and Clayton) and one sister (Betty-Mrs. Wayne Schertz). He was preceded in death by his father and one sister (Cleona). He was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 12, in charge of Don Heiser and Joseph Atherton; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.

Snider.- Deldon, son of Jonas and Lucy (Snider) Snider was born in Waterloo, Ont., June 5, 1884; died at Kitchener, Ont., May 11, 1981; aged 96 y. He was married to Loretta Erb, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Leonard and Edward), one daughter (Delores-Mrs. Lloyd Schiedel) 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother (Gilbert), and one sister (Hannah). He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 14, in charge of Wilmer Martin and David Schiedel; interment in Erb St. Mennonite Cemetery.

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Chupp.- Levi, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., Apr. 18, 1907; died of heart failure at South Bend Memorial Hospital on May 6, 1981; aged 74 y. On Nov. 1, 1934, he was married to Malinda Wingard, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mary Lou-Mrs. Arlin Martin, Linda-Mrs. Ernest Hostetler, Viola-Mrs. Robert Bender, Dorothy-Mrs. Wendell Hoover, and Carol Ann-Mrs, Doug Keener), 4 sons (Samuel, Harvey, LeRoy, and Melvin), 4 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Garver, Mrs. Mary Gingerich, Mrs. Elizabeth Schrock, and Mrs. Anna Miller), and 7 brothers (Samuel, William, Joseph, Harvey, Rudy, Andrew, and John). He was preceded in death by one brother (Ray) and one sister (Salina). He was a member of Sunnyslopc Mennonite Church, Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services were held at Olive Mennonite Church on May 9, in charge of Harvey Chupp and Orville Miller; interment in Olive Township Cemetery.

Erb.- Jacob Lester, son of Tillman M. and Lizzie (Hess) Erb, was born at Harper, Kan., May 4, 1898; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 19, 1981; aged 83 y. On Aug. 29, 1918, he was married to Erma Miller, who died in April 1978. Surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley-Mrs. Roman Gingerich and Carley June-Mrs. Galen Miller), one son (Lowell), 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Paul and Tillman), and 4 sisters (Amy- Mrs. Nicholas Yoder, Mabel Kauffman, Leah Yordy, and Ruth-Mrs. Clarence Ebersole). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Lois Liechty), one brother (Allen), and 3 sisters (Anna, Mary Elva, and Susie Etta). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind. Funeral services were held at East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa, May 21, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Esch.- Carl Jerome, son of Wilber C. and Catherine (Nafziger) Esch, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 4, 1948; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., May 23, 1981; aged 33 y. On June 10, 1972, he was married to Marilyn Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Chad, Marsha, and Melinda), 4 brothers (James, Earl, Arland, and Ted), and 2 sisters (Charlene Hart and Christine). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Harvey Yoder and Dennis Kuhns; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Garber.- Ezra R., son of John and Amanda (Rutt) Garber, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., Apr. 1, 1894; died at Rapho Twp., May 1, 1981; aged 87 y. On Nov. 27, 1919, he was married to Mary Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold S. and Ralph Garber), 2 daughters (Barbara-Mrs. Daniel M. Stoltzfus and Helen-Mrs. David S. Yoder), 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Bossler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Russel Baer, Harlan M. Hoover, and Glenn H. Martin; interment in Bossler Cemetery.

Horst.- Elvina, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Bowman, was born in Waterloo County, Ont., May 5, 1926; died at Elmira, Ont., May 19, 1981; aged 55 y. On June 16, 1945, she was married to Nathaniel Horst, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Bruce), 2 daughters (Joyce-Mrs. Carl Sukkau and Marjorie-Mrs. Bruce Weber), 2 grandchildren, her mother, and 2 sisters (Minerva-Mrs. Elam Brubacher and Elmeta Bowman). She was a member of Floradale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 22, in charge of J. Lester Kehl and Rufus Yutzi; interment in Floradale Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin.- Anna Katherine, daughter of Addison E. and Jessie Lee (Armentrout) McDorman, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Apr. 21, 1896; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital on May 2, 1981; aged 85 y. On Dec. 31, 1916, she was married to John Paul Martin, Sr., who died on May 15, 1970. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Katherine Showalter), 3 sons (Jay E., John P., Jr., and Daniel L. Martin), 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, a foster grandchild, and 3 brothers (Olin, James, and Crawford McDorman). She was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of James Stauffer, Glendon Blosser, and L. C. Armentrout; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Miller.- Clarence A., son of Joseph and Annie (Albrecht) Miller, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan. 5, 1906; died at his home in Baden, Ont., May 22. 1981; aged 75 y. On Jan. 3, 1935, he was married to Helena Bast, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Kenneth, Lester, and Raymond), one daughter (Alice-Mrs. Rene Derkzen), 5 grandchildren, and one sister (Marian-Mrs. Aaron Boshart). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller.- Henry H., son of Henry B. and Sarah (Schrock) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Apr. 10, 1892; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 21, 1981; aged 89 y. On Aug. 16, 1925, he was married to Mary Pearl Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Daniel D., Quinten H., and Paul L.), 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one half sister (Salome-Mrs. Levi Raber), and 2 half brothers (Daniel H. and Yost H.). He was preceded in death by one son (Monroe), a granddaughter, 3 sisters, 5 half brothers, and one half sister. He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23. in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Myers.- Sylvan G., son of Frank W. and Malinda (Grubb) Myers, was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., June 3, 1894; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 19, 1981; aged 86 y. On Dec. 23, 1916, he was married to Martha Shaffner, who died in August 1979. Surviving are 3 daughters (Florence S.-Mrs. Amos Whisler, Margaret S.-Mrs. Ralph Ginder, and Arlene S.-Mrs. Titus Risser), 2 sons (Clarence S. and Herman S.), 25 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Violet Alger). He was preceded in death by one son (Franklin S.) on Jan. 11, 1981. He was ordained to the ministry on Dec. 11, 1947, and served the Stauffer congregation until 1954. He was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 19, in charge of Russell J. Baer, J. Frank Yeager, and Ralph G. Ginder; interment in Stauffer's Mennonite Cemetery.

Oaks.- Lulu S., daughter of William A. and Katie Elizabeth (Miller) Hershberger. was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Mar. 17, 1902; died at Petoskey, Mich., May 19, 1981; aged 79 y. On Dec. 10, 1924, she was married to Lee Oaks, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Laverne), 3 daughters (Ethel-Mrs. Paul Weaver. Ruby-Mrs. Clifford Waddell, and Eunice-Mrs. Elbert Fisher), 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Edwin Handrich and Mrs. Laura Steiner), and 2 brothers (Wilbur and Vernon Hershberger). She was a member of Petoskey Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Petoskey, Mich. Funeral services were held at Fairview, Mich., in charge of Bruce W. Lyndaker, Virgil Hershberger, and Rodney Ward; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Ours.- Charles Edward, son of Frederick and Marie (Wenger) Ours, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Nov. 7, 1918; died when a tree he was cutting split and struck him on Apr. 6, 1981; aged 62 y. On Oct. 5, 1940, he was married to Reba Batterman, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 2 daughters (Charlotte Swope and Phyllis Knicely), one son (Allen R.), 7 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Doris Berkey, Mary Louise Brunk, and Lois Basinger), and 2 brothers (Harold and Richard Ours). He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church where memorial services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of James Stauffer, Robert Callis, and Roy Roth; interment in Weavers Cemetery.

Ropp.- Mabel, was born at Bay Port, Mich., Mar. 7, 1900; died at Midland, Mich., Apr. 27, 1981; aged 81 y. Surviving is one sister (Mary-Mrs. Allen Slagel). She was a member of Midland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Bradley A. Miller and Jesse Yoder; interment in Pigeon River Cemetery.

Yoder.- Bertha, daughter of Christian P. and Lydia (Miller) Krabill, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Apr. 24, 1894; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, May 18, 1981; aged 87 y. On Feb. 24, 1917, she was married to John L. Yoder, wlio died on Oct. 17, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons (Richard P., Joe D., J. Samuel, and Eugene D. Yoder), 4 daughters (Louise-Mrs. Warren Leatherman, Joann-Mrs. Arthur Weaver, Mary Jeanette-Mrs. Daniel J. Yoder, and Carlyn-Mrs. Maynard Sauder), 22 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 21, in charge of Howard Schmitt; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

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Alderfer.- Mahlon M., son of John and Lizzie Ann (Moyer) Alderfer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Dec. 5, 1911; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 27, 1981; aged 69 y. On Jan. 20, 1934, he was married to Ada Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Clarence M., Richard M., and Lowell M.), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 3 brothers (Wilmer M., John M., and Paul M.), and 2 sisters (Lizzie Mae-Mrs. Arthur Lapp and Viola M. Alderfer). He was preceded in death by a grandson and a brother (Norman M.). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 31, in charge of Curtis Bergey and Floyd Hackman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Bawel.- Nellie G., daughter of John E. and Katie (Gasho) Bawel, was born in Seward Co., Neb., Aug. 30, 1905; died of cancer in Iowa City, Iowa, May 17, 1981; aged 75 y. Surviving are one brother (Henry) and 3 sisters (Velma Beckler, Viola Burkholder, and Bessie-Mrs. Maynard Widmer). She was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite, Iowa City, Iowa, May 19, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall and Emery Hochstetler; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Bergey.- Maggie M., daughter of John and Sallie (Moyer) Landis, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 6, 1886; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 29, 1981; aged 94 y. On Feb. 15, 1908, she was married to Vincent K. Bergey, who died on Aug. 3, 1971. Surviving are one son (Curtis L.), 3 daughters (Sallie, Lizzie-Mrs. James Guntz, and Mrs. Irene L. Reinford), 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Raymond M. and John M.), and 3 sisters (Mary M. Wile, Edith M. Landis, and Sallie M.-Mrs. Raymond H. Rosenberger). She was preceded in death by 3 sons, one daughter, and 3 brothers. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home and Franconia Mennonite Church on June 1, in charge of Paul Glanzer, Leroy Godshall, and Floyd Hackman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

King.- Mary L., daughter of Peter K. and Annie (Kauffman) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Apr. 28, 1893; died at Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, Pa., Apr. 1, 1981; aged 87 y. On Jan. 8, 1919, she was married to Cletus Y. King, who died on Jan. 13, 1959. Surviving are 3 sons (Calvin Joseph, John L., and Floyd R.). She was preceded in death by one son (Mark S.) on Oct. 21, 1980. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 4, in charge of Ivan E. Yoder, Eric Renno, and Earl Yoder; interment in Locust Grove cemetery.
Lay.- Carolyn E., daughter of John Kline and Fannie (Sommers) Kline Birkey, was born in Miami Co., Ind., Nov. 6, 1931; died at Kokomo, Ind., Apr. 11, 1981; aged 49 y. On May 20, 1960, she was married to Charles M. Lay, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 2 sons (John W. and D. Kent), one daughter (Vickie K. Williams), 2 sisters (Martha Wolfe and Helen Saindon), one brother (Paul Kline), 3 stepbrothers (Dwight, Lowell, and Richard Birkey), and 7 grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of Parkview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Ellers Mortuary on Apr. 14, in charge of Everett Metzler; interment at Crown Point Cemetery.

Phenneger.- Esther H., daughter of John S. and Susanna (Hershey) Rohrer, was born on Nov. 16, 1885; died at Lancaster, Pa., May 7, 1981; aged 95 y. On Nov. 16, 1911, she was married to Hiram B. Phenneger, who died on Mar. 30, 1971. Surviving are 4 daughters (Emily-Mrs. Melvin Zook, Esther-Mrs. Alan Hartshorne, Miriam-Mrs. Joseph M. Kennel, and Katherine-Mrs. Irvin D. Weaver), 42 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, one sister (Ruth Rohrer), and 3 brothers (John, Enos, and Henry Rohrer). She was preceded in death by one son and 3 daughters. Funeral services were held at Hershey Mennonite Church on May 10, in charge of Joseph M. Kennel and Irvin D. Weaver; interment in Hershey Cemetery.

Ruby.- Catharine, daughter of Joel and Veronica Schwartzendruber was born in Perth Co., Ont., Feb. 21, 1883; died at Pigeon, Mich., Apr. 16, 1981; aged 98 y. On Mar. 29, 1915, she was married to Aaron Ruby, who died on Dec. 31, 1959. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Emma Riemenschneider, Marie Ruby, and Edith-Mrs. Leon Swartzendruber), 2 sons (Joseph and Walter Ruby), 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Barbara Liess). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers. She was a member of Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 20, in charge of Charles Haarer; interment in the church cemetery.

Rutt.- Mabel H., daughter ot Martin E. and Suie (Hess) Rutt, was born in W. Donegal Twp., Pa., Mar. 14, 1900; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 18, 1981; aged 81 y. Surviving are one sister (Mary-Mrs. J. Lloyd Hollinger), one brother (Martin H. Rutt), and one foster sister (Roberta-Mrs. Irvin Frank). She was a member of Bossler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Harlan M. Hoover and Simon P. Kraybill; interment in Bossler Cemetery.

Schrock.- Freda L., daughter of Christian and Magdalena (Bachman) Schlabach, was born at Metamora, Ill., Sept. 17. 1900; died of pneumonia at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, Ill., May 29, 1981; aged 80 y. On Dec. 16, 1924, she was married to Emery Schrock, who died in June 1961. Surviving are one daughter (Velma-Mrs. Wayne Ingold), 2 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Raymond E. Schlabach), and 2 sisters (Laura-Mrs. J. W. Davis and Mrs. Anna Schrock). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 1, in charge of James Detweiler and J. W. Davis; interment in Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.

Weaver.- Lizzie S., daughter of Henry S. and Mattie (Snader) Martin, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa.; died at her home in Ephrata, Pa., May 29, 1981; aged 78 y. She was married to Daniel H. Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Martin M. and Henry M.), 6 daughters (Ruth M.-Mrs. Ira B. Landis, Naomi M., Esther M., Anna Mae, Martha M .-Mrs. Raymond R. Hoover, and Elizabeth W- Mrs. James R. Martin), 27 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Aaron S., Charles, and G. Earl), and 4 sisters (Carrie S. Martin, Leah S. Hurst, Lydia S.-Mrs. Allen Martin, and Edith S.-Mrs. Harvey Gingrich). She was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church.
Yoder.- Samuel N., son of Noah J. and Eliza (Miller) Yoder, was born in Newton Co., Md., Nov. 15, 1902; died at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, May 31, 1981; aged 78 y. He was married to Mary Ann Kramer, who died in 1968. In 1969 he was married to Martha Bosley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Donald L. and Raymond E. Yoder), one daughter (Irma Smith), 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Benjamin, David, and John Yoder). He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of David L. Gehman; interment in Fair View Cemetery.

Yost.- Kate E., was born in November 1881; died on May 16, 1981; aged 99 y. She was married to John E. Yost, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Ray S., R. John, and Harlan L.), one daughter (Sadie Mae), 16 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Reuben Stoltzfus and Noah Hershey; interment in the Millwood Cemetery.

Zeager.- Norman L., son of Samuel and Amanda (Lehman) Zeager, was born in Maytown, Pa., Jan. 6, 1891; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., May 25, 1981; aged 90 y. On Nov. 14, 1912, he was married to Alice Breneman, who died in 1951. On May 28. 1953, he was married to Florence Kettering, who died in 1978. Surviving are 3 sons (Clarence B., Ralph B., and Norman L., Jr.), 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Verna Zeager and Elsie Stone). He was preceded in death by one son (Harold). He was a member of Good Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 29. in charge of Ralph Ginder and Russell J. Baer; interment in Good Mennonite Cemetery.

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Kauffman.- Nelson E., 76, died June 18 in Largo, Fla., where he lived with his wife, Lois. Most of his life had been dedicated to pastoral work and evangelism. He was secretary of home missions and evangelism for Mennonite Board of Missions from 1956 to 1970. Nelson also served many years as a home missions pastor, evangelist, bishop in the Indiana-Michigan Conference, and president of the Mennonite Board of Education. The funeral was held at Peace Mennonite Church in Clearwater, Fla., and the burial at Prairie Street Cemetery. A memorial service was also held at Belmont Mennonite Church.

Alderfer.- Susan, daughter of Jacob and Caroline (Alderfer) Alderfer, was born in Upper Salford Twp., Pa., Jan. 5, 1884; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., May 19, 1981; aged 97 y. On Mar. 15, 1902, she was married to Rein Alderfer, who died on Apr. 21, 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Caroline Alderfer and Naomi Moyer) and 5 sons (Ralph, Allen, Abram, Sanford, and Harold). She was preceded in death by one son (Jacob). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 22 in charge of Willis Miller, Loren Swartzendruber, John Lapp, and Henry Ruth; interment in Salford Mennonite Church cemetery.

Good.- Lillie V., daughter of Otis G. and Frances (Brunk) Wilkins, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Apr. 14, 1889; died at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, Ohio, May 24, 1981; aged 92 y. On Jan. 10, 1914, she was married to Irvin Good, who died on Feb. 12, 1969. Surviving are 4 sons (Otis, LeRoy, George T, and Albert F.), 3 daughters (Rosella-Mrs. Lowell Hershberger, Alverta-Mrs. LaVerne Good, and Nettie-Mrs. Harry Burtchin, Jr.), 35 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Annie-Mrs. Isaac Miller). She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 27, in charge of Larry Rohrer and Paul Dyck; interment in the Salem Church cemetery.

Hartzler.- Elizabeth, daughter of Christian and Christina (Good) Cult*, was born in Allen Co., Ohio, Jan. 12, 1885; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home on May 20, 1981; aged 96 y. She was married to Phares Brubaker, who died on Jan. 16, 1942. Later she married Enos Hartzler, who died on Sept. 14, 1958. Surviving are 2 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Donald Payne and Ruth-Mrs. John Miller), 2 sons (Wilmer and Mark Brubaker), 3 stepsons (Earl, Lloyd, and Paul Hartzler), 26 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ada Berry). She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Crown Hill Mennonite Church on May 23, in charge of Glenn Martin and Earl Hartzler; interment in the Crown Hill Cemetery.
*Note:  Name should be Culp - See husband, Phares Brubaker's obituary in Gospel Herald, Vol. XXXIV page 982. - Thelma Hoover Martin

Schweitzer.- Viola Fern, daughter of Arthur and Myrtle (Roth) Schweitzer, was born at Shickley, Neb., June 16, 1920; died of cancer at Iowa City, Iowa, June 8, 1981; aged 60 y. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, Iowa, where funeral services were held on June 11, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall and J. Stanley Friesen; interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana