Gospel Herald Obituaries - September, 1981

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Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 35 - September 1, 1981, page 670.

Amanns.- Seth Opel, son of Arnold and Mary M. (Graber) Amanns, was born in Montgomery, Ind., June 23, 1889; died at Goderich, Ont., June 25, 1981; aged 92 y. On Sept. 23, 1919, he was married to Rachel Gascho, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Seth Gibbons Amanns). He was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 27, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer; interment in Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.

Croyle.- Moses E., son of Joseph and Polly (Kauffman) Croyle, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Apr. 1, 1893, died at Memorial Hospital on July 30, 1981, aged 88 y. He was married to Sarah Eash, who died on July 16, 1972. Surviving are one daughter (Edna-Mrs. James E. Lehman), 4 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Paul) on Mar. 20, 1980, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers. He was a member of Thomas Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 2, in charge of Donald Speigle and Aldus Wingard; interment in the church cemetery.

Frank.- Carol G., daughter of Warren and Thelma (Birky) Hertenstein, was born at Peoria, Ill., Dec. 11, 1943; died of cancer at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Aug. 4, 1981; aged 37 y. On June 16, 1961, she was married to Robert A. Frank, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kevin and Anthony), her mother, one brother, and one sister. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Roberts Cemetery.

Guengerich.- Ella, daughter of John J. and Elizabeth (Brenneman) Fisher, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 23, 1884; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, July 30, 1981; aged 96 y. On Nov. 12, 1933, she was married to Joel S. Guengerich, who died in 1962. Surviving are six stepchildren (Mrs. Edna Stoltzfus, Earl, Albert, Willard, Glenn W. and Harold Guengerich). She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Powell Funeral Home on Aug. 1, in charge of Howard Keim; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Hackman.- Samuel D., son of Samuel and Katie (Detweiler) Hackman, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Dec. 1, 1895; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Aug. 3, 1981; aged 85 y. He was married to Sallie Gehman, who died in 1951. On Jan. 28, 1953, he was married to Grace Bergey, who survives Also surviving are one foster daughter (Alma-Mrs. Samuel N. Derstine) and one brother (Raymond D. Hackman). He was preceded in death by a foster son (Clayton H. Detweiler) in 1975 and 4 brothers. On Mar. 9, 1948, he was ordained to the office of deacon. He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of Paul Glanzer, Leroy Godshall, Earl Anders, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Landis.- Wilmer N., son of Benjamin and Sara (Nace) Landis, was born in Upper Salford Twp., Pa., Nov. 8, 1889; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community on Aug. 7, 1981; aged 91 y. He was married to Katie S. Moyer, who died on Aug. 15, 1966. Surviving are one son (Leroy M.), one daughter (Mrs. Erma Yothers), 22 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, one daughter, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 11, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Lehman.- Levi P., son of William H. and Mary (Lehman) Lehman, was born at Kidron, Ohio, Mar. 20, 1910; died at his home at Kidron, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1981; aged 71 y. On June 10, 1934, he was married to Esther Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughter, (Anna Belle and Lavera-Mrs. Ronald Geiser), 3 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Silas and Willis). He was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church where memorial services were held on Aug. 11, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in the church cemetery.

Litwiller.- Silas, son of Chris A. and Magdalen (Nafziger) Litwiller, was born in Delavan, Ill., Aug. 13, 1894; died at Eureka, Ill., May 2, 1981; aged 86 y. On Dec. 12, 1947, he was married to Esther Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Ammon) and 2 sisters (Barbara Litwiller and Esther-Mrs. Henry Horsch). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. He was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Aden Yoder and Robert Harnish; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Nofziger.- Dale Allen, son of Amandus and Arminda (Short) Nofziger, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Dec. 21, 1914; died at Archbold, Ohio, July 31, 1981; aged 66 y. On Dec. 31, 1938, he was married to Berneda Wyse, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Larry D., Elaine-Mrs. David Schnitkey, Nedra-Mrs. Richard Fredrick, Helen-Mrs. Ron Leu, and Lynn), 3 brothers (Chauncey, Donald, and Harold S.), and one sister (Marguerite Zaerr). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 3, in charge of Ellis Croyle; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Nofziger.- Lester D., son of Daniel D. and Grace P. (Clingaman) Nofziger, was born at Burlington, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1897; died at Wauseon, Ohio, July 31, 1981; aged 84 y. On June 14, 1919, he was married to Ruth Marguerite Bowers, who died on May 5, 1970. On Sept. 11, 1971, he was married to Bessie Wyse Frey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Frederick D. Nofziger), one stepson (Robert Frey), and one sister (Rhuea Nofziger). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Short Funeral Home on Aug. 3 and at Zion Mennonite Church on Aug. 4, in charge of Ellis B. Croyle; interment in Green's Lakeside Cemetery, Manitou Beach, Mich.

Smith.- Nina, daughter of Clarence and M. Alice (Miller) Belknap, was born in Springfield, Ill., July 6, 1893; died at Eureka, Ill., July 26, 1981; aged 88 y. In 1938 she was married to William L. Smith, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Highway Village Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 28, in charge of Clarence Sutter and Robert Harnish; interment in Flondulac Cemetery.

Wireman.- Dennis Allen, son of Curtis, Sr., and Ella Mae (Freed) Wireman, was born at Norristown, Pa., Oct. 18, 1939; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 3, 1981; aged 41 y. On Mar. 18, 1961, he was married to Ruth Huber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Pamela Ann), 2 sons (Randall Scott and Gregory Allen), 2 foster children (Elisa Maria Delia Barba and Adrian Dana Delia Barba), and 2 brothers (Curtis, Jr., and Harold). His father preceded him in death. He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Aug. 6, in charge of Glenn Egli, Russell B. Musselman, and Gerald Clemmer; interment in the Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Zehr.- Alvin B., son of Joseph and Lydia (Roggie) Zehr was born at Indian River, N.Y., Aug. 7, 1900; died at Lewis Co. General Hospital on Aug. 10, 1981; aged 81 y. On Sept. 16, 1926, he was married to Vera Moser, who survives. Also surviving are 9 sons (Richard, Kenneth, Alvin, Jr., Paul, Arthur, David, Lloyd, Mark, and Joseph Zehr), 10 daughters (Ellen-Mrs. Ernest Widrick, Pearl Zehr, Mrs. Adeline Knechtel, Beulah-Mrs. Merle Roggie, Eunice-Mrs. Beryl Gingerich, Elizabeth Zehr, LeEtta-Mrs. Albert Owens, Lena Zehr, Vera-Mrs. Stanley Ferguson, and Mary-Mrs. Maurice Graves) 54 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Menno, Samuel, Amos, and Vernon), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Kathryn Swartsentruber, Mrs. Martha Beller, Mrs. Marion Gingerich, and Mrs. Esther Moshier). He was a member of Croghan Cons. Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of Lloyd Boshart, Vernon Zehr, and Joseph Nafziger; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 36 - September 8, 1981, pages 694, 695.

Casey.- Jeremy Joel, son of Craig and Candace (Quimby) Casey, was born at Springfield, Ohio, June 19, 1978; died of a brain tumor at Springfield, Ohio, July 19, 1981; aged 3 y. Surviving are his parents one brother (Sean-Michael), and one sister (Kimberly Joelle). Funeral services were held at Southside Christian Fellowship on July 22, in charge of Ralph Huget and Walfred Fahrer; interment in Ferncliff Cemetery.

Forry.- Cleason Jacob, son of Joseph and Sarah (Miller) Forry, was born in East Berlin; died at Hanover General Hospital, May 31, 1981; aged 90 y. He was married to Bertha May Keagy, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 children (Margaret-Mrs. Clair Bange and David C), 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on June 3, 1981.

Jantzi.- Ruth Elizabeth, daughter of Christian L. and Anna (Zimmennan) Ressler, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 7, 1912; died at the Lewis Co. General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., Aug. 18, 1981; aged 69 y. On Mar. 14, 1932, she was married to Mahlon Jantzi, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 children (Frieda-Mrs. Ralph Roggie, Wilbur, Grace-Mrs. Clarence Haldeman, Lyle, Sr., Maynard, and Lawrence), 24 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Andrew, Menno, and John), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Esther Hostetler and Naomi-Mrs. Daniel Zehr). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Cleo), one granddaughter, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Susan Jantzi and Martha and Mary Ressler).

Schertz.- Raymond J. son of Peter B. and Anna (Schertz) Schertz, was born in Metamora, Ill., Oct. 31, 1893; died on July 15, 1981; aged 87 y. On Aug. 9, 1924, he was married to Florence Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert L., Burton D., and Ronald B.) and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 18, in charge of Robert Harnish; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Sharp.- Clara, daughter of Levi and Barbra (Stutzman) Kauffman, was born in Howard County, Ind., Jan. 21, 1890; died at Mio Nursing Home on July 27, 1981; aged 91 y. On Oct. 8, 1911, she was married to Elmer Sharp, who died on June 6, 1981. Surviving are one daughter (Anita Swartz), one son (Harold), 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Freda Troyer). She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 30, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Ellsworth Handrich; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 37 - September 15, 1981, page 710.

Bauman.- Edmund, son of Silas and Lydia Ann (Groff) Bauman, died at Cambridge, Ont., July 19, 1981; aged 81 y. Surviving is one sister (Salome). He was preceded in death by eight brothers and three sisters. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 21, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Simeon Hurst; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Falk.- Laura Marie, daughter of David and Patricia (Yoder) Falk, was born at Madison, Wis., Oct. 13, 1967; died of leukemia at London, Ont., Aug. 7, 1981; aged 13 y. Surviving are 4 brothers (Jonathan, Stephen, Thomas, and Joel), one sister (Esther-Mrs. John Fast), paternal grandfather (Robert Dreves), maternal grandparents (Madelaine and Donald Yoder), paternal grandmother (Mrs. Helen Falk), and paternal grandparents (Benjamin and Esther Horsh). She was preceded in death by her father (Michael Dreves). Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Mennonite Church on Aug. 11. in charge of Wilmer Martin, Urie Bender, and Doug Snyder; interment in Erb St. Mennonite Cemetery.

Gamber.- Edna M., died at Lancaster, Pa., July 23, 1981; aged 64 y. She was married to Arthur B. Gamber who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Joanne E.-Mrs. Richard W. Markley, Emmajean-Mrs. Leonard I. Fitzmaurice, Geraldine K.-Mrs. David L. Charles, and E. Darlene-Mrs. Dennis Fenstermacher), one son (A. Dale), 6 grandchildren, and 5 sisters (Kathryn Coulter, Pauline- Mrs. Lester Denlinger, Mabel-Mrs. Musser Hershey, Elsie-Mrs. Norman Smoker, and Dorothy-Mrs. Roy Risser). Memorial services were held at Neffsville Mennonite Church on July 25, in charge of Ed Bontrager. Private graveside services were held at Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Gerber.- Sylvia, daughter of Joshua and Sarah (Zuercher) Gerber, was born at Kidron, Ohio, Dec. 12. 1907; died in the Wayne County Hospital, Wooster, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1981; aged 73 y. Surviving are one brother (Milton) and one sister (Alta). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 25, in charge of Bill Detweiler; interment in the church cemetery.

Gingerich.- Albert J., son of John J. and Katie (Eigsti) Gingerich, was born in Buda, Ill., Apr. 24, 1891; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 1, 1981; aged 90 y. On Dec. 29, 1915, he was married to Josephine Miller, who died on June 6, 1955. Surviving are 3 sons (William, Philip, and Delbert), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one sister (Elsie Gingerich), and 2 brothers (Percy and Alvin). Four brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, in charge of John Steiner; graveside services were held on Aug. 4, at Willow Springs Mennonite Church Cemetery, Tiskilway, Ill., in charge of Vernon E. Bontregar.

Harshbarger.- Mildred, daughter of Samuel and Edith (Yoder) Harshbarger, was born at West Liberty Ohio, Sept. 23, 1915; died at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1981; aged 65 y. Surviving are one brother (Luke) and one sister (Mary). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the Neil Avenue Mennonite Church, Columbus, Ohio, where memorial services were held on Aug. 16, in charge of Weldon Schloneger. Interment was held at the Oak Grove Cemetery, West Liberty on Aug. 13.

Henderson.- Alda, daughter of Silas and Eliza Coffey, was born at Love, Va., May 4, 1901; died at Waynesboro Community Hospital on July 20, 1981; aged 80 y. On Apr. 25, 1920, she was married to Harry H. Henderson, who preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 1963. Surviving are 4 sons (Earl, Clayborn, Mathis, and Bobby), 3 sisters (Minnie-Mrs. John Coffey; Helen-Mrs. Manuel Hewitt, and Myrtle- Mrs. Jack Wilhelm), 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted by Charles Ramsey, Vance Bridge, and Ron Henderson; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Hollinger.- Barry I., son of Luke B. and Thelma (Myers) Hollinger, died at Lancaster, Pa., July 23, 1981; aged 23 y. Surviving are his parents and one sister (Brenda Augsburger). Funeral services were held at the Neffsville Mennonite Church on July 26, in charge of Ed Bontrager and Robert Petersheim.

Hostetler.- Ura H., son of Henry E. and Salome (Schlabach) Hostetler, was born in McPherson Co., Kan., ___* 8, 1893; died at Harper District Hospital, Harper, Kan., Aug. 16, 1981; aged 88 y. On Nov 11, 1917, he was married to Della Balmer, who died on Sept. 3, 1968. On June 21, 1970, he was married to Elizabeth Cramer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Lester, Albert, Dewey, and Delmar), 2 daughter (Thelma-Mrs. Joe Kauffman and Rosalea Hostetler), 4 brothers (Titus, Amra, Leo and Pius), and 3 sisters (Ida-Mrs. Harold Sommerfeld, Stella-Mrs. Gideon Yoder, and Juanita-Mrs. Titus Ramer). He was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 19, in charge of Roland Reimer and Waldo Miller; interment in Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery.

* Transcriber's note: birth month not given in original

Kanagy.- Leona M., daughter of Samuel and Melinda (Kauffman) Detweiler, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, June 7, 1900; died at Morrow Manor Nursing Home, Chesterville, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1981; aged 81 y. She was married to Glen Kanagy, who died on May 3, 1973. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul C. and Joe), one daughter (Lois-Mrs. Walter Fenton), 22 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Oren, Chester, Earl, and John Detweiler), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Clifford Yoder and Stella-Mrs. Levi Troyer). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Janice). She was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Kauffman Funeral Home on Aug. 11, in charge of Murray Krabill and Howard Schmitt; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Kiser.- Thelma Frances, daughter of Herman T. B. and Mary Frances (Parrett) Campbell, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Mar. 1, 1913; died of a heart arrest while driving her car on Aug. 19, 1981; aged 68 y. On Apr. 26, 1933, she was married to Oren Shank Kiser who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Melba-Mrs. Willard Heatwole, Ellen-Mrs. Lewis Driver, Charlotte-Mrs. Winston Rhodes, and Alta Sue-Mrs. Robert Gomez), 3 sons (Norman, Sanford and Richard), 22 grandchildren, one great-grandchild one sister (Edna Kiser), and 3 brothers (Raymond, Herman, and Harold). She was a member of Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 22, in charge of Rov D. Kiser. Duane Gingerich, and Richard Showalter; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin.- Angus B., son of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon B. Martin, was born at Conestoga, Ont., Jan. 19, 1903; died at Cambridge, Ont., July 27, 1981; aged 78 y. He was married to Saloma Musselman, who died in 1962. He was later married to Gladys Burkhardt, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert S.), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Abner S. Martin), one stepson (Marshall Musselman), one stepdaughter (Erla-Mrs. Mervin Bauman), 16 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one son (Donald). He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 38 - September 22, 1981, page 726.

Brenneman.- Jeffrey Duane, son of Duane K. and Emma Lee (Yoder) Brenneman, was born at Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 24, 1968; died in a tractor accident, at Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 21, 1981; aged 12 y. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Sopia), one brother (Jason), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brenneman), and great-grandmothers (Mrs. Sadie Marner Swartzendruber, Mrs. Ella Mae Yoder, and Mrs. Emma Bachman). Funeral services were held at Wellman Mennonite Church on Aug. 24, in charge of Emery Hostetler and Ron Kennell; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Gingerich.- Albert J., son of John and Katie (Eigsti) Gingerich, was born in Illinois on Apr. 24, 1891; died at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 1, 1981; aged 90 y. On Dec. 29, 1915, he was married to Josephine Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (William, Philip, and Delbert), 2 brothers (Percy and Alvin), and one sister (Elsie Gingerich). He was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder Culp Funeral Home on Aug. 3, in charge of John Steiner and a graveside service was held on Aug. 4, in charge of Vernon Bontreger; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.

Good.- Samuel L., son of Samuel and Mary (Longenecker) Good, was born on Nov. 3, 1887; died at the Denver Nursing Home on Aug. 25, 1981; aged 93 y. He was married to Alice Z. Houshour, who died in 1946. Surviving is one sister (Annie Hoover). He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Aug. 28, in charge of Wilmer Leaman and Luke L. Horst; interment in Adamstown Cemetery.

Herner.- Edwin B., son of Edwin B. and Marie (Miller) Herner, was born in Washington, Iowa, Aug. 6, 1929; died of a heart attack at the Evanston Hospital on May 13, 1981; aged 51 y. On Oct. 29, 1966, he was married to Edith Shank, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Eric), one daughter (Sarah), and one sister (Charlene Herner). Funeral services were held on May 16, in charge of David S. Gotaas; interment in Science Ridge Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Mast.- Daniel, son of Paul and Rhoda (Zook) Mast, was born on Feb. 20, 1968; died as a result of a farm accident on Aug. 26, 1981; aged 13 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Regena and Erika), 2 brothers (Ernest and Marlin), his paternal grandmother (Ada S. Mast), and his paternal grandparents (Menno and Sarah Zook). He attended Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 30; interment in Pine Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Moss.- Myrtle Eileen, daughter of Clayton and Beulah (Snyder) Moss, was born in Centreville, Ont., June 25, 1933; died of cancer at Kitchener, Ont., July 31, 1981; aged 48 y. Surviving are her mother and one sister (Ruth Moss). She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 2, in charge of Vernon Leis and Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Nissley.- Frank C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Nissley, was born in Washington Boro, Pa., June 23, 1882; died at Sarasota, Fla., July 10, 1981; aged 99 y. He was married to Mary Jessica, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Naomi Limont) and one son (D. Lowell). He was a member of Frazer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 14, in charge of Milton Brackbill; interment in Great Valley Baptist Cemetery.

Schlegel.- Juston Peter, son of Peter and Mary Ann (Erb) Schlegel was born at Stratford, Ont., July 15, 1981; died of depression and strangulation at London, Ont., July 15, 1981. Surviving are one sister (Andrea) and one brother (Tyson). Graveside services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery on July 18, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy.

Stoltzfus.- Chris D., son of Elam M. and Rachel (Yost) Stoltzfus, was born near Morgantown, Pa., Aug. 23, 1913; died of heart disease at Coatesville Hospital, Coatesville, Pa., July 25, 1981; aged 67 y. On June 30, 1937, he was married to Irma E. Hess, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth Ann-Mrs. Richard Glick and Mrs. Linda Reed), 2 sons (Karl D. and Kenneth L.), 10 grandchildren, one sister (Ruth-Mrs. Irvin Yoder), and 2 brothers (Edward A. and John P.). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Marvin and Earl). He was a member of Parkesburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Millwood Mennonite Church on July 28, in charge of Noah Hershey, Amos Yoder, and Henry Hershey; interment in Pequea Baptist Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.- Sadie S., daughter of Stephen and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Mast, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 17, 1897; died at Reading (Pa.) Hospital on Aug. 22, 1981; aged 84 y. On Nov. 22, 1917, she was married to David Stoltzfus, who died on Nov. 2, 1974. Surviving are 7 daughters (Viola-Mrs. Elmer Kauffman, Marv-Mrs. Edwin Grubb, Sarah-Mrs. John Fisher, Edna-Mrs. Herbert Ebersole, Esther-Mrs. Gait Wilson, Lois-Mrs. Elam Petersheim, and Rebecca-Mrs. Herbert Martin), 4 sons (Milo, Omar, Mast, and Stephen), 2 sisters (Rebecca Kurtz and Amanda Smoker), and one foster brother (Samuel Mast). She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 26, in charge of Harvey Z. Stoltzfus and Omar Kurtz; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Cemetery.

Tyson.- Rachel, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Feb 21, 1915; died at the Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 17, 1981; aged 66 y. On Feb. 17, 1934, she was married to Charles Tyson, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Linda-Mrs. Marv Delegrange), 2 granddaughters, 5 sisters (Nina- Mrs. William Baer, Marie Schrock, Ruth-Mrs. Frank Ropp, Esther Nelson, and Beulah-Mrs. Golen Yoder), and 2 brothers (Clem and Dorsey Mishler). She was preceded in death by a son (Lamar) in 1950. She was a member of Emma Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 20, in charge of Ivan Miller and Etril Leinbach; interment in the Forest Grover Cemetery.

Yoder.- Verna J., daughter of David J. and Sadie A. (Peachey) Byler, was born in Belleville, Pa., Apr. 3, 1921; died of cancer at Smithville, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1981; aged 60 y. In 1968 she was married to Andrew Yoder who survives. Also surviving are her mother, 6 sisters (Ella Mae Byler, Martha-Mrs. Ben Zook, Ruth-Mrs. Glenn Kauffman, Mrs. Lois Peachey, Martha-Mrs. Glenn Peachey, and Florence-Mrs. Roger Richer), and 4 brothers (Jesse T., David A. Raymond J., and Leonard E.). She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 22, in charge of Peter Wiebe; interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Yousey.- Clarajean, daughter of Clarence and Naomi Surbey, was born in Indiana on July 8, 1948, died of cancer at Akron, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1981; aged 33 y. She was married to LaVerne Yousey who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Patricia and Eric), her parents, and 3 brothers (Bruce, Don, and Larry). She was a member of Summit Christian Fellowship. Funeral services were held at Billow Lakes Chapel on Aug. 20, in charge of Don Nofziger; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Zook.- Lonnie M., daughter of Benjamin Y. and Nancy E. (Kenagy) Zook, was born on Mar. 17, 1909; died at her home in Allensville, Pa., Aug. 13, 1981; aged 72 y. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (John and Aaron Zook), and one sister (Mary E. Zook). She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 17, in charge of Erie Renno and Gerald Peachey; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 39 - September 29, 1981, page 742.

Beck.- Elnora, daughter of Amos and Elizabeth (Shank) Augsburger, was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Aug. 11, 1900; died of a heart attack at Toledo, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1981; aged 81 y. On Aug. 12, 1924, she was married to Nelson Beck, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Treva-Mrs. Charles Helvoigt), 2 sons (Gaylord and Gilbert), 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother (Raymond) and one granddaughter. She was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Walter Stuckey, Keith Leinbach, and Dale Wyse, interment in the Lockport Cemetery.

Drescher.- John L., son of Frederick and Mary (Lenhart) Drescher, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 5, 1898; died on June 12, 1981; aged 82 y. In 1924 he was married to Anna Mummau who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary V.-Mrs. Lloyd H. Miller and Anna Ruth-Mrs. James Glick), 3 sons (John M., James M., and Luke M.), 21 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church; interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Good.- Abner S., son of Samuel and Mary (Schmitt) Good, was born at St. Jacobs, Ont., June 5, 1891; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Aug. 24, 1981; aged 90 y. In 1921 he was married to Mary Ann Randall, who preceded him in death in 1974. Surviving are 4 children (Howard, Gladys-Mrs. Lloyd S. Martin, Willard, and Margaret-Mrs. Peter Metzger, Jr.) and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother (Jacob) and one grandson. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. In 1940 he was ordained to the office of deacon. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Aug. 27, in charge of Richard Yordy and Herb Schultz; interment in the church cemetery.

Huyard.- Janice, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Headings) Kauffman, was born in Haven, Kan., Feb. 23, 1945; died in an automobile accident near Luray, Va., Aug. 22, 1981; aged 36 y. On Aug. 19, 1967, she was married to Alvin M. Huyard, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jonathan), one daughter (Katie), 3 brothers (Glenn, Raymond, and Willis) and 3 sisters (Mrs. C. E. Bentch, Mrs. Lee Hochsteter, and Sheryl McMurphey). She was a member of the Big Spring Mennonite Church. This was followed by a memorial service at Rileyville Baptist Church, in charge of Jonathan Kanagy and D. Paul Mishler. Interment in Big Spring Mennonite Church cemetery.

Kauffman.- Janice Marie, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Dec. 26, 1933; died of brain tumors at Sarasota, Fla., Aug. 22, 1981; aged 47 y. On Dec. 8, 1955, she was married to Stanlee D. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Kenton Scott) and one daughter (Yvonne Jan Lee). She was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, where a memorial service was held on Aug. 26, in charge of Marvin L. Miller; interment in Palms Memorial Park in charge of Harold Shearer and Noah Yutzy.

Newcomer.- Lillian G., daughter of Harvey and Frances (Geise) Mumma, was born in Mount Joy, Pa., Oct. 13, 1902; died at Lancaster General Hospital on July 13, 1981; aged 78 y. On Dec. 16, 1920, she was married to Martin S. Newcomer, who died on Nov. 23, 1961. Surviving are 4 daughters (Arlene M., Anna F.-Mrs. Richard S. Enck, Mary N.-Mrs. C. Raymond Eshleman, and Martha N.-Mrs. Elvin T. Harnish), 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one stepsister (Kathryn Rohland). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Oscar and Ray). She was a member of Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Landisville Mennonite Church on July 16, in charge of Raymond Charles, Landis K. Sangrey, and John B. Groff; interment in church cemetery.

Newton.- Darren Paul, infant son of Richard and Susan (Myers) Newton, was born at Howard Community Hospital on Aug. 29, 1981; died on Aug. 30, 1981. Surviving are maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Myers), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moberly), and maternal great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Myers). Graveside service was held at Mast Cemetery on Sept. 1, in charge of Lee Miller.

Roupp.- Gertrude, daughter of Abraham N. and Lizzie (Zimmerman) Troyer, was born at Inman, Kan., June 16, 1901; died at Halstead Hospital, Halstead, Kan., Sept. 4, 1981; aged 80 y. On Aug. 17, 1930, she was married to Paul E. Roupp, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Stanley T.), 2 daughters (Carol Jean-Mrs. Richad R. Weber and Nadine-Mrs. Arden Stapleton), 13 grandchildren, and one sister (Dessie-Mrs. Murray Bandy). She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Jerry Quiring and Edwin I. Weaver; interment in the East Lawn Cemetery.

Ruby.- Elmer Louis, son of Jacob and Laura (Gingerich) Ruby, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., July 27, 1901; died at St. Marys Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 26, 1981; aged 80 y. On June 22, 1927, he was married to Vera Schultz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ralph), one daughter (Jean-Mrs. Willard Shantz), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers, one stepsister, and one stepbrother. He was preceded in death by two sisters. He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Amsey Martin; interment in Poole Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana


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