Gospel Herald Obituaries - November, 1982

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 44 - November 2, 1982, page 758.

Leaman.- Nettie A., daughter of Amos and Susan (Rohrer) Hershey, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa., Apr. 28, 1890; died at the home of her daughter, May 7, 1982; aged 102 y. She was married to Elmer D. Leaman, who died May 20, 1934. Surviving are 2 daughters (Elva Spence and Reba Herr), one son (Irvin D. Leaman), 9 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (May), one son (Hershey), 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 11, in charge of Clair Eby, Harold Book, Melvin Barge, Carl Spence, and Fred Martin; interment in Paradise Cemetery.

Oswald.- Robert Lee, son of Aaron C. and Mattie K. (Belle) Oswald, was born in Beemer, Neb., Feb. 26, 1920; died of cancer at Corvallis, Ore., Sept. 25, 1982; aged 62 y. On Sept. 17, 1950, he was married to Alice Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anita-Mrs. Gene Sauder and Mary Alice), one son (David), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Warren), and 2 sisters (Helen Gerber and Mary Oswald). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 27, in charge of Roy E. Hostetler and Clarence Gerig; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.- Mary, daughter of Samuel and Salinda (Mast) Glick, was born in Churchtown, Pa., Oct. 22, 1904; died at her home in New Holland, Pa., Sept. 15, 1982. On Dec. 25, 1926, she was married to Job Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Wayne G., Merle G., Melvin G., Nathan G., and Harold G.), one daughter (Ruth M.-Mrs. John Benner), 4 sisters (Mrs. Lena Musser, Sarah-Mrs. Elmer Stoltzfus, Lydia-Mrs. David Lapp, and Minnie-Mrs. Roy Stoltzfus), and 2 brothers (John and Roy Glick). She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 18, in charge of Nathan Stoltzfus, Harvey Z. Stoltzfus, and Christ Kurtz; interment in Conestoga Cemetery.

Swartz.- Wanda, daughter of Grover and Tessie Baugher, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 24, 1920; died of cancer at Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 12, 1982; aged 61 y. On Dec. 6, 1941, she was married to Ernest F. Swartz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Jane Keener, Karene Zimmerman, Helen Mast, and Sharon Maust), 3 sons (Ernest M., Stanley, and Richard Swartz), 5 brothers (Paul, Olen, Harold, Grover, and Daniel Baugher), and 3 sisters (Tessie Curren, Mary Baugher, and Martha Bodkin). She was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 15, in charge of Stanlee D. Kauffman and John Shenk; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Swartzendruber.- Earl, son of Shem and Nancy (Marner) Swartzendruber, was born in Clarion, Iowa, June 15, 1901; died of a heart attack at Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Oct. 10, 1982; aged 81 y. On Mar. 3, 1925, he was married to Mary Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Miriam-Mrs. Marvin Sweegart), one son (Ray), 15 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Marie), and 3 sons (Max, Dale, and Don). He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 13, in charge of Eugene Garber and Glen Richard; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Swartzendruber.- Lee R., son of Shem and Nancy J. (Marner) Swartzendruber, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Jan. 22, 1893; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 12, 1982; aged 89 y. On Jan. 23, 1923, he was married to Emma Wyse, who died Dec. 16, 1968. Surviving are 3 daughters (Arlene-Mrs. Paul Troyer, Dorothy-Mrs. Cleo Gingerich, and Wilma-Mrs. Wallace Knepp), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Salina-Mrs. Milo Stutzman), and 3 brothers (Omar, Herbert, and Earl). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 15, in charge of Oliver Yutzy; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 45 - November 9, 1982, page 774.

Albrecht.- Catharine, daughter of David M. and Barbara (Zehr) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., June 12, 1899; died at Maples Home for Seniors, Tavistock, Ont., Sept. 26, 1982; aged 83 y. On Oct. 22, 1918, she was married to Joel Albrecht, who died in 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Lester and Nelson), 2 daughters (Elmina-Mrs. Clayton Schwartzentruber and Lucille-Mrs. Alvin Roth), 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Anna Helmuth). She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted on Sept. 28, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy and Howard Bender; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Croyle.- Mildred M., daughter of Owen and Stella M. (Saylor) Thomas, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 24, 1918; died at Windber (Pa.) Hospital, Oct. 7, 1982; aged 64 y. She was married to Paul Croyle, who died in March 1980. Surviving are her parents, one daughter (Janice-Mrs. David Bause), one son (Duane), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Paul), and 2 sisters (Grace-Mrs. John Yoder and Lena-Mrs. Ammon Sala, Jr.). She was a member of Thomas Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 9, in charge of Donald Speigle and Aldus Wingard. Interment in the church cemetery.

Eash.- Calvin, son of Samuel T. and Katie (Eash) Eash, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Oct. 3, 1910; died of a heart attack at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, Oct. 10, 1982; aged 72 y. On Nov. 7, 1942, he was married to Katie Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Calvin L. and Donald), 3 daughters (Kathryn, Ruth Wyse, and Naomi Ulrich), 2 sisters (Amy Troyer and Leota Burkholder), and 2 brothers (Leon and Joe). One son (Glenn) preceded him in death. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Ellsworth Handrich; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

Glick.- Nelson D., son of Amos and Mattie (Esch) Glick, was born at Belleville, Pa., Feb. 21, 1904; died at Belleville, Pa., Oct. 3, 1982; aged 78 y. He was married to Annie Byler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (J. Elrose, Dwight A., and Ivan J.), 2 daughters (Orpha J. and Esther M. Glick), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Willis C. and Vernon A.), and 3 sisters (Ruth Kerling, Mina- Mrs. George Cashman, and Ida-Mrs. David Kanagy). He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Raymond Peachey, Louis Peachey, Erie Renno, and Gerald Peachey; interment in Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Hurst.- Isaac M., son of David and Mary (Martin) Hurst, was born at Brutus, Mich., Apr. 22, 1902; died at Fairview Home, Cambridge, Ont., July 6, 1982; aged 80 y. On Mar. 11, 1926, he was married to Vera Eby, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam Marnden and Lois Krause), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Levi, Samuel, and Henry). In 1938 he was ordained deacon to serve the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bloomingdale Mennonite Church on July 9, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Simeon Hurst; interment in the church cemetery.

Kauffman.- Anna L., daughter of Noah L and Annie B. (Kreider) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 10, 1901; died at Moravian Manor Nursing Home, Lititz, Pa., Oct. 1, 1982; aged 81 y. On Aug. 4, 1928, she was married to Homer M. Kauffman, who died on May 9, 1979. Surviving are one daughter (Erma J.-Mrs. Melvin S. Glick), 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She was a member of New Haven Mennonite Church, Lexington, Pa. Funeral services were held at Hess Mennonite Church on Oct. 3, in charge of Raymond Bucher, Robert Miller, and Daniel Horning; interment in the Hess Cemetery.

Leakway.- Murray A., son of John and Leah (Shue) Leakway, was born in York Co., Pa., Sept. 29, 1896; died at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 18, 1982; aged 86 y. On Dec. 30, 1915, he was married to Jane Smith, who died on Apr. 4, 1980. Surviving are 2 daughters (Catherine-Mrs. Amos N. Miller and Anna-Mrs. John S. Landis), 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Curvin). He was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Petersburg Mennonite Church on Oct. 20, in charge of James R. Hess and Donald W. Good; interment in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Mast.- David C., son of Isaac K. and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Mast, was born at Chester Co., Pa., Apr. 28, 1886; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Oct. 7, 1982; aged 96 y. On Nov. 10, 1912, he was married to Mamie Stoltzfus, who died on Apr. 17, 1956. On June 15, 1957, he was married to Lavina Hooley Fisher, who died on Oct. 12, 1977. Surviving are 3 daughters (Lena-Mrs. Harold Umble, Annabelle-Mrs. Arthur Holyman, and Mabel-Mrs. Earl Umble), 2 sons (Isaac and Donald), one foster son (Leon Kauffman), 26 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 13 stepchildren. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of Herman Glick and Clair Umble; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Mumaw.- Edith, daughter of J. Harvey and Irene (Hertzler) Yoder, was born on Dec. 19, 1910; died of cancer at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va., Oct. 5, 1982; aged 70 y. She was married to Clare Mumaw, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John, Laverne, and Chester), 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 6 sisters. Funeral services were held at Warwick River Mennonite Church on Oct. 8, in charge of John R. Mumaw, Daniel Smoker, and Lewis Kraus; interment in the church cemetery.

Roth.- Mary Susanna, daughter of Sam and Susan (Kreider) Buckwalter, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 13, 1905; died at Woodburn, Ore., Oct. 9, 1982; aged nearly 77 y. On May 23, 1926, she was married to Jacob S. Roth, who died on July 8, 1976. Surviving are 4 daughters (Lois Shetler, Rosanna Roth, Ruth Georgiades, and Susan Heatwole), 3 sons (James, David and Samuel R.), and 3 brothers (Amos, Allen and John Buckwalter). She was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Maynard Headings, John Yoder, and Ernest Bontrager; interment in the Hopewell Mennonite Church cemetery.

Ruth.- Elverda G., daughter of Israel and Eliza (Godshall) Ruth, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., May 15, 1893; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Oct. 16, 1982; aged 89 y. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 19, in charge of Wayne Kratz, Earl Anders, and Floyd Hackman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Smoker.- Samuel Z., son of Isaac and Hannah (Zook) Smoker, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa., Sept. 29, 1889; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 28, 1982; aged 93 y. On Jan. 23, 1913, he was married to Barbra S. Beiler, who died on Nov. 24, 1981. Surviving are 2 sons (Aaron and John), 2 daughters (Marian-Mrs. Omar Stoltzfus and Anna Mary), 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, one brother (Isaac Z.), and 3 sisters (Suvilla Kauffman, Barbara-Mrs. Eli Kauftman, and Malinda-Mrs. Peter Miller). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 1, in charge of Clair Umble, George Beiler, and Allen Kauffman; interment in Maple Grove Church cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 46 - November 16, 1982, page 790.

Bast.- Elvy, son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schultz) Bast was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 6, 1913; died in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 9, 1982; aged 69 y. On Dec. 4, 1935, he was married to Lizzie Schultz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Betty-Mrs. Irwin Steckly), one son (Ralph), 4 grandsons, and 5 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Michael Erb, Emma-Mrs. Sam Lebold, Laura- Mrs. Dan Wilker, Clara-Mrs. Emanuel Zehr, and Vera-Mrs. Elmer Erb). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (George and Sam), and one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. John Gerber). He was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of Glenn Zehr and Herb Schultz; interment in the church cemetery.

Byler.- Lena H., daughter of Daniel K. and Lydia I. (Peachey) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 5 1900; died at Valley View Haven Rest Home, Belleville, Pa., Oct. 23, 1982; aged 82 y. On Dec. 11, 1921, she was married to Rudy M. Byler, who died on Oct. 1, 1956. Surviving are 3 sons (John L., Robert C., and Paul), one daughter (Frieda-Mrs. Thomas Paden), Martha Byler (who lived in their home 14 years), 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Emma King). She was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 27, in charge of Paul E. Bender, Timothy R. Peachey, and Erie Renno; interment in Allensville Cemetery.

Detweiler.- L. Edna, daughter of John and Annie (Moyer) Anglemoyer, was born in Silverdale, Pa., Nov. 8, 1888; died at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 18, 1982; aged 93 y. On Oct. 20, 1917, she was married to Irvin H. Detweiler, who died on Apr. 14, 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam Goshow and Dorothy A. Goshow), 6 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Oct. 22, in charge of Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Heiser.- Barbara Ellen, daughter of Christian and Dora (Householter) Reeser, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., May 9, 1890; died at Eureka, Ill., Oct. 23, 1982; aged 92 y. On Dec. 29, 1910, she was married to Simon Heiser, who died on Feb. 5, 1971. Surviving are 4 daughters (Margaret Heiser, Esther-Mrs. Joe Roth, Lorene-Mrs. John Reimer, and Dorothy-Mrs. Otis Nafziger), 9 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Rastetter and Mrs. Anna Buck). On son (Robert Dale) preceded her in death. She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Otto-Argo Funeral Home on Oct. 26, in charge of Kenneth Good; interment in Mount Zion Cemetery.

Kennell.- Catherine, daughter of Joel and Barbara (Lichti) Erb, was born in Ellis Twp., Ont., July 9, 1885; died at Tavistock, Ont., Oct. 15, 1982; aged 97 y. On Feb. 25, 1906, she was married to Albert Kennel, who died on Mar. 6, 1960. Surviving are 3 sons (Reuben, Edgar, and Anson), 4 daughters (Adeline-Mrs. Joe Brenneman, Fanny-Mrs. Reuben Gingerich, Eileene-Mrs. Edward Calvert, and Lillian), 27 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mabel). She was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Fred Lichti; interment in the church cemetery.

Wagner.- Henry, son of David and Emma (Steider) Wagner, was born at Roanoke, Ill., Aug. 24, 1892; died at Eureka, Ill., Aug. 19, 1982; aged 89 y. On June 20, 1912, he was married to Della Hutson, who died on Feb. 4, 1964. Surviving are 2 sons (David and Victor), 5 daughters (Mildred Kauffman, Leone Brown, Rachel Davidson, Mary Claymon, and Irene Zimmerman), 33 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Laura Donze and Beulah Bachman). He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Otto-Argo Funeral Home on Aug. 21, in charge of Robert Harnish; interment in Olio Cemetery, Eureka.

Weaver.- Lena, daughter of Christian and Lucinda (Schrock) Weaver, was born at Troy, Ohio, July 31, 1902; died at Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster. Ohio, Oct. 14, 1982; aged 80 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Elizabeth Weaver and Mrs. Pearl Scheufler) and one brother (Amos). She was preceded in death bv 4 brothers (Lawrence, Samuel, Melvin, and Edwin). She was a member of North Lima Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Seederly-Mong Funeral Home on Oct. 17, in charge of Richard Bartholomew, Sr; interment in Midway Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Zehr.- Lloyd Daniel, son of Norman and Edna (Lebold) Zehr, was born at Milverton, Ont., Apr. 22, 1944; died of a brain tumor at Stratford General Hospital on Sept. 28, 1982; aged 38 y. On Oct. 9, 1965 he was married to Janet Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Laurie) and 3 daughters (Vicki, Jane, and Judy). He was preceded in death by one infant daughter. He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of Amsey Martin; interment in Poole Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 47 - November 23, 1982, page 814.

Bellar.- Sarah, daughter of Christian L. and Elizabeth (Oesch) Erb, was born at Wellesley, Ont., Oct. 19, 1894; died at Petersburg, Ont., Oct. 21, 1982; aged 88 y. On Jan. 28, 1915, she was married to David Bellar, who died on May 16, 1960. Surviving are one daughter (Mary-Mrs. Earl Litwiller), 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Alvin Steinman and Elizabeth-Mrs. Elkhannah Kennel). She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 24, in charge of Fred Lichti, Elmer Schwartzentruber, and Vernon Zehr; interment in Riverdale Cemetery.

Bittinger.- Clara, daughter of Christian and Anna (Bietzel) Orndorf, was born at Garrett Co., Md., Nov. 1899; died on Oct. 27, 1982; aged 82 y. She was married to Lewis Bittinger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sisters (Mrs. Lena Schwary, Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. Alta Broadwater, and Susie Orndorf). She was a member of Glade Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Kenneth E. Zehr; interment in Glade Cemetery.
Blosser.- Sadie E., daughter of David and Leah (Lapp) Spiker, was born in Lawrence Co., Pa., Nov. 12, 1895; died at the Extended Care Center, East Liverpool, Ohio, Oct. 25, 1982; aged 86. On Apr. 10, 1918, she was married to Samuel Blosser, who died on Apr. 30, 1956. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Adelia Nussbaum, Berdella-Mrs. Ray Miller, Christine-Mrs. Eugene Huffman, and Hermine Blosser), 4 sons (Arthur, Herman, Emerson, and Marcellus), 29 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mable Shank), and one half brother (John Bell). She was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of Ernest Martin and Paul Yoder; interment in the Midway Mennonite Cemetery.

Conrad.- Orie Martin, son of Amos and Mary Conrad, was born in Tangent, Ore., May 9, 1896; died at Albany, Ore., Oct. 29, 1982; aged 86 y. On Sept. 28, 1920, he was married to Eda Zehr, who died on July 10, 1976. Surviving are 4 sons (Clarence A., Amos B., Mark E., and James L.), 4 daughters (Verna M. Birky, Lucile Hochstetler, Mary Brenneman, and Lois Kauffman), 32 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Reuben E.). He was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Byron Gingrich and Ed Springer; interment in Riverside Cemetery,

Frymoyer.- Elda Mae, daughter of Bennett and Elizabeth (Anstead) Kauffman, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 24, 1897; died at Evangelic Hospital on Oct. 11, 1982; aged 85 y. In 1922, she was married to Roscoe Frymoyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. John A. Hoffman, Norma-Mrs. Richard Maneval, and Lorene-Mrs. Ernest Gingrich), 4 sons (Gerald S., William H., Donald E., and John 0.), 23 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister (Effie Auker), and one brother (Oscar Kauffman). She was a member of Lauver Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Allen Kauffman and Carl E. Graybill; interment in Lauver Cemetery.

Hackman.- Ray, son of John and Nancy (Hursh) Hackman, was born near Orrville, Ohio, May 28, 1889; died at his home in Sterling, Ohio, Oct. 29, 1982; aged 93 y. In 1910 he was married to Clara Brubaker, who died on Apr. 3, 1981. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Erma Imhoff and Mrs. Velma Carter), 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Lester L. Sutter, Richard Ross, and Noah Hilty; interment in Crown Hill Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin.- Edna Mae, daughter of Herman and Emma (Wenger) Rafeld, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, May 26, 1909; died at N. Lawrence, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1982; aged 73 y. On Sept. 6, 1930, she was married to Elmer C. Martin, who died on Dec. 5, 1980. Surviving are 2 daughters (Eleanor-Mrs. Nathan Lehman and Sue-Mrs. Michael Turner), 2 sons (Ellis R. and E. Keith), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Elva Steiner). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Annabelle), and one brother (Russel Rafeld). She was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Vincent Frey and Wayne King; interment in Martins Cemetery.

Peachey.- Dorothy A., daughter of Ephraim and Bessie (Yoder) King, was born in Belleville, Pa., Dec. 11, 1912; died of heart failure at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa., Oct. 31, 1982; aged 69 y. On Feb. 12, 1935, she was married to Jesse E. Peachey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert J. and Marvin), 3 daughters (Sara Jane Lind, Elaine Swartz, and June), 11 grandchildren, one sister (Ida Rinard), and one brother (Lloyd King). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Norman, Ivan, and Earl) and 2 infant sisters. She was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Paul Bender, Raymond Peachey, and Timothy Peachey; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Stoner.- Stephen Earl, son of John and Alta (Hubbard) Stoner, was born at Berlin Center, Ill., May 31, 1914; died at his home of a heart Oct. 26,1982; aged 68 y. On Feb. 8, 1939, he was married to Mildred Lindner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ken and Don), one grandchild, one brother (Howard Stoner), and one sister (Dorothy Ewing). He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. He was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton, Ill.

Thomas.- Anna M., daughter of Jacob and Emma (Shenk) Harnish, was born in Lancaster, Pa., May 17, 1894; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1982; aged 88 y. On Feb. 10, 1916, she was married to Martin B. Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Esther-Mrs. George Eisenberger, Rheda-Mrs. Harry Martin, and Ruth-Mrs. George Taylor), one son (Paul), 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Ada Keith), and one brother (Amos). She was a member of the New Danville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 11, in charge of David Thomas, Elias Groff, and Jay Garber; interment in New Danville Cemetery.

Witmer.- Enos W., son of Eli B. and Lillie (Wenger) Witmer, was born in West Earl Twp., Pa., Mar. 3, 1899; died of leukemia at his home in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., Aug. 18, 1982; aged 83 y. On Oct. 12, 1922, he was married to Miriam S. Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (J. Stanley, Earl W., and E. Ray), 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel W. Witmer and Caleb W.), and 5 sisters (Anna W. Brackbill, Ella W. Neff, Esther W. Landis, Eva Martin, and Ada-Mrs. Samuel A. Shank). He was preceded in death by one son (Clyde W.). He was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 21, in charge of Paul G. Landis and Paul Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Wyse.- Daniel, infant son of Dan and Jhan (Yoder) Wyse, was born and died at London Hospital, London, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1982. Surviving are his parents, paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wyse), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Yoder), great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wyse and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rupp and Mrs. Grace Greider). Memorial services were held at Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty, Ohio, in charge of Dale Wyse and Howard Schmitt.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 48 - November 30, 1982, page 830.

Hertzler.- Greg Alan, son of Gene R. and Patricia H. Hertzler, was born on Mar. 27, 1982; died of Werdnig-Hoffman disease at his home at Powhatan, Va., Oct. 24, 1982; aged 7 mo. He is survived by one brother (Keith Ryan), one sister (Jill Jeanette), grandparents (Dwight and Fannie Heatwole and Oliver and Anna Mae Hertzler). He was preceded in death by one sister (Karla Annette). Funeral services were held at Powhatan Mennonite Church on Oct. 26; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Holst.- Catherine Annie, daughter of John and Lydia (Ringler) Holtzworth, was born in Logan Twp., Ont., Aug. 29, 1891; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 25, 1982; aged 91 y. On Sept. 2, 1914, she was married to Jacob Holst, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 sons (Albert, Harvey, Delton, George, Clarence, and John), 3 daughters (Irene, Viola, and Luella Souder), 42 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Walter) and one daughter (Margaret). She was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 28, in charge of James Reusser and Gordon Bauman; interment in Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Leichty.- Noah, son of John and Sarra (Neuhouser) Leichty, was born in Allen Co., Ind., June 12, 1903; died of cancer at Ft. Wayne, Ind., Oct. 4, 1982; aged 79 y. On Dec. 30, 1933, he was married to Ruby Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald) and 2 daughters (Sarrah Witherow and Jannet Brindle). He was a member of North Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Ray Erb; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Rich.- Joe W., son of John and Magdelene (Wenger) Rich, was born near Crawfordsville, Iowa, June 25, 1892; died at his home in Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 4, 1982; aged 90 y. On Jan. 24, 1916, he was married to Anna Graber, who died on Aug. 21, 1977. Surviving are one son (Herbert J.), 3 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Stanley Swartzendruber, Ruth-Mrs. Gene Eash, and Beulah-Mrs. Harry Witmer), 24 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eicher Mennonite Church, in charge of Elton Nussbaum and Paul Goossen; interment in Eicher Cemetery.

Solace.- John C., son of Victor and Elizabeth (Cole) Solace, was born in Waddams Twp., Ill., May 9, 1885; died at Lena, Ill., Nov. 1, 1982; aged 97 y. On Dec. 4, 1907, he was married to Hazel Snippy, who died on Aug. 25, 1945. On June 12, 1949, he was married to Mae Adams, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Kenneth and Ralph), 2 daughters (Uva Mays and Opal-Mrs. Robert Altenbern), one stepson (John Adams), 2 stepdaughters (Naomi-Mrs. Ronald Krueger), and Florence-Mrs. LaVerne Meinert), 19 grandchidren, 40 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, 16 step-great-grandchildren, and 14 step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Virgil and Elwyn). Funeral services were held at the Leamon Funeral Home on Nov. 4, in charge of Robert E. Nolt; interment in Silent Hill Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.- Elmer, son of Mast and Mary (Beiler) Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 20, 1900; died of a stroke at Reading (Pa.) Hospital on Nov. 4, 1982; aged 82 y. On Nov. 27, 1923, he was married to Sarah Glick, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Paul, Roy, Luke, Jason, Noah, Ira, and Leonard), 4 daughters (Myrtle, Rhoda, Hazel, and Verna), 32 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. He was preceded in death by a daughter (Marie) and a son (Alvin). He was a member of Ark Bible Chapel (Mennonite). Funeral services were held at Oley Mennonite Church on Nov. 7, in charge of Omar Kurtz and Herman Glick; interment in Oley Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Chris E., son of Edward J. and Annie (Gingerich) Yoder, was born at Arthur, Ill., Oct. 6, 1915; died of heart failure at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, Ill., Oct. 8, 1982; aged 67 y. On Jan. 27, 1952, he was married to Katie Ann Kuhns, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joyce-Mrs. Charles Bisbee), 3 sons (Clifford, Dwight, and Edward), his stepmother (Ida Yoder), 8 sisters (Alta-Mrs. Jerry Yoder, Irma-Mrs. Reuben Yoder, Fannie Stutzman, Martha-Mrs. Daniel Yutzy, Katie-Mrs. John Showalter, Cora-Mrs. Ray Schrock, Susan-Mrs. Linus Eash, and Mary-Mrs. Raymond Kauffman), 2 stepbrothers (Eldon and Elroy Miller), and one stepsister (Laura Ellen-Mrs. Harley Mast). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of Arthur Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 12, in charge of Wayne Hochstetler and Daniel Yutzy; interment in Arthur Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana


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