Birky.- Nicholas M., son of Andrew and Barbara (Martin) Birky, was born in Dresdin, Kan., July 27, 1888; died at Tangent, Ore., Aug. 11, 1982; aged 94 y. On Jan. 27, 1909, he was married to Lilly Rediger, who died on Aug. 29, 1972. Surviving are 2 sons (Glen and Merle), 2 daughters (Ardis Kuhns and Phyllis Hamilton), 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was ordained a deacon in 1917, a minister in 1918, and a bishop in 1937. He served the Thurman Mennonite Church in Colorado and the Fairview Church in Albany, Ore. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 14, in charge of Roy S. Hostetler, Clarence Gerig, and Marcus Lind; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.

Blosser.- Katherine, daughter of Christian C. and Josephine (Rich) King, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1886; died at Hesston, Kan., Aug. 13, 1982; aged 95 y. On Sept. 27, 1905, she was married, to Rudolph G. Blosser, who died on Nov. 4, 1961. Surviving are 4 sons (Byron A., Melvin R., Vernon F., and Virgil E.), 2 daughters (Thelma B. Loucks, and Blanche K.-Mrs. Alton Miller), 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, one great-great-stepgrandson, and one sister (Mrs. Fanny Leininger). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Wilma R. and Hazel M.) and one son (Ivan E.). She was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 17, in charge of Jerry Weaver and Paul Brunner; interment in Meridian Church Cemetery.

Cressman.- Leona, was born at Kitchener, Ont, Oct. 1, 1911; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 4, 1982; aged 70 y. Surviving are 4 brothers (Ferhman, Clifford, Harold, and Clayton), and 6 sisters (Vera-Mrs. Simeon Weaver, Una, Cora, Mabel, Edith-Mrs. Lloyd Woolner, and Olive-Mrs. Alfred High). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Leander and Elton) and 2 sisters (Mary and Pearl). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Emswiler.- Mark Franklin, son of Dewey and Cleta (Mitchell) Emswiler, was born near Broadway, Va., Mar. 23, 1944; died of a heart attack at Roanoke, Va., Aug. 4, 1982; aged 38 y. On June 26, 1965, he was married to Wanda Ritchie, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, one son (LaVerne), one daughter (LaShonda), one brother (Harold), and 3 sistere (Doris Benner, Betty Good, and Bonnie Lahman). He was preceded in death by one sister (Ruth Emswiler). Funeral services were held at Trissels Mennonite Church on Aug. 7, in charge of J. Ward Shank, Ed Heatwole, and Earl R. Delp; interment in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery.

Fretz.- Fred Raymond, son of William and Margaret (Troup) Fretz, was born near Vineland Station, Ont., July 18, 1900; died at Hotel Dieu Hospital, St. Catharines, Ont., July 29, 1982; aged 82 y. Surviving is one brother (William) and one sister Jessie Herbert (who died on Aug. 1). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters (Lillian, Myrtle, and one who died in infancy). He was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Tallman Funeral Home on July 31, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz; interment in the church cemetery.

Goebel.- Joseph III, son of Joseph II and Debra (Adams) Goebel, was stillborn at Freeport, Ill., July 17, 1982. Surviving are his grandparents (John and Mary Adams and Joseph Goebel, Sr.) and great-grandparents (Mary Goebel, Mae Solace, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Goebel). Graveside services were held at the Freeport Mennonite Cemetery on July 20, in charge of Greg Surrart.

Herbert.- Jessie, daughter of William and Margaret (Troup) Fretz, was born near Vineland, Ont., Nov. 8, 1897; died at Extendicare, St. Catharines, Ont., Aug. 1, 1982; aged 84 y. She was married to Robert Hughes Herbert, who died in 1967. Surviving is one son (Bud) and one brother (William). She was preceded in death by 3 sisters (Lillian, Myrtle, and one who died in infancy), and one brother (Fred) who died on July 29. Funeral services were held at the Tallman Funeral Home in Vineland on Aug. 4, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz; interment in the First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

High.- Lizzie G., daughter of Henry C. and Hannah (Geisinger) Gehman, was born in Hatfield Twp., Pa., Oct. 27, 1889; died at Lansdale, Pa., Aug. 11, 1982; aged 92 y. On Apr. 12, 1919, she was married to ____ High, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Kathryn-Mrs. Abram Rosenberger), 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Huff and Lakier Funeral Home on Aug. 13, in charge of David F. Derstine; interment in the Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.
Horst.- Daniel, son of Levi and Susan (Kahn) Horst, was born on Aug. 26, 1884; died at the Altoona (Pa.) Hospital on Feb. 5, 1982; aged 97 y. Surviving are 4 sons (Harold, Norman, Leroy, and Robert), one daughter (Ada Eshleman), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Irene Lehman and Mrs. Emma Parmer). Two sons (Charles and Raymond) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mennonite Church in Chambersburg, where funeral services were held in charge of Omar and Harold Hunsecker; interment in the church cemetery.

Kline.- Ada Mabel, daughter of Samuel T. and Annie S. (Wanner) Bowman, was born in Hinkletown, Pa., Mar. 9, 1897; died at Denver, Pa., Aug. 14, 1982; aged 85 y. In 1923 she was married to E. Samuel Kline, who died in 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (John B. and Paul B. Kline), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Gravenor Funeral Home on Aug. 18, in charge of Wilbert Lind; interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.

Kurtz.- Irvin C., son of Samuel and Rebecca (Culp) Kurtz, was born at Chesapeake, Va., May 5, 1911; died of a heart attack at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 14, 1982; aged 71 y. On Apr. 2, 1944, he was married to Vera Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Pearl-Mrs. Clell Sommers and Nancy-Mrs. David Yoder), 2 sons (Marvin and James Kurtz), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Christian). He was a member of Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 18. in charge of Lester L. Sutter and Noah Hilty; interment in Crown Hill Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.- Bessie L., daughter of Jacob C. and Mary (Burkholder) Frey, was born at Pettisville, Ohio, July 19, 1906; died at Napoleon, Ohio, June 16, 1982; aged 75 y. On Dec. 27, 1927, she was married to Charles L. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Robert, Glen, Marlin, Dale, and Virgil), 3 daughters (Lois-Mrs. Marvin Short, Ada-Mrs. Andy Brenneman, and Marilouise-Mrs. Virgil Waidelich), 32 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (E. B. Frey), and one sister (Pearl-Mrs. Sylvan Rupp). She was preceded in death by one son (Kenneth Allen), 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 20, in charge of Edward Diener and Rocky Miller; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Richards.- Charles W., son of Jarrett and Bertha (Weller) Richards, was born in Noble Co., July 20, 1895; died at Allen Co., July 13, 1982; aged 86 y. On Sept. 4, 1915, he was married to Georgia Bradley, who died on Sept. 3, 1978. Surviving are one daughter (Louise Middaugh) and 5 sons (Albert, Sheldon, Raymond, Charles, Jr., and Bill). One son (Robert) preceded him in death. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Ft. Wayne. Funeral services were held at Sheets Funeral Home on July 15, in charge of Roger Miller and Howard Dunlap; interment in Huntertown Cemetery.

Smeltzer.- Goldia B., daughter of Martin and Margaret (Wenger) Blocher, was born in Olive Twp., Ind., Dec. 6, 1907; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 10, 1982; aged 74 y. She was married to Arthur R. Smeltzer, who died in Oct. 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley-Mrs. Gene Leinbach and Mrs. Marcile Yoder), one son (Robert), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ralph, Herman, and Charles Blocher), and one sister (Mrs. Bessie Canen). Funeral services were held at the Olive Mennonite Church on Aug. 13, in charge of Simon Gingerich; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Wilson.- Mary F., daughter of Major and Gladys (Swyhart) Deem, was born in Champaign, Ill., Aug. 4, 1926; died at Rantoul, Ill., Aug. 10, 1982; aged 56 y. On Dec. 1, 1949, she was married to John A. Wilson, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Mary Deem, Carolyn Paullin, Alma Thompson, Patty Green, and Cheryl Wilson), 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 4 sisters (Betty Busch, Wilma Deem, Georgia Murphy, and Thelma Castle). She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Lamb Funeral Home on Aug. 13, in charge of Paul 0. King; interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Wobler*.- Esther, daughter of Jacob and Phoebe (Zehr) Wobler, was born at Deer Creek, Ill., Aug. 29, 1898; died at Eureka, Ill., July 29, 1982; aged 83 y. She was a member of Eureka Evangelical Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Morton, Ill., July 31, in charge of Robert Harnish; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
*Research Note: Name is Wolber

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Jantz.- Sarah, daughter of Conrad and Sarepta (Ferguson) Holdeman, was born at Hesston, Kan., Sept. 8, 1887; died at Schowalter Villa, July 21, 1982;aged 94 y. On Feb. 12, 1912, she was married to Emil M. Jantz, who died on Oct. 10, 1967. Surviving are 4 children (Winston, Kervin, Floris, and Beryl), 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Milferd). She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 23, in charge of Jerry Quiring and Paul Friesen; interment in Meridian Cemetery.

Kauffmann.- John, son of Christian and Barbara (Nafziger) Kauffmann, was born at Minier, Ill., Aug. 23, 1898; died at Hopedale, Ill., Aug. 8, 1982; aged 83 y. On Dec. 29, 1920, he was married to Alma Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Ivan, Warren, Merle, Floyd, and Norman), one daughter (Miriam Kauffmann), 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Katie Kauffmann, Bertha Kauffmann, and Anna Litwiller). He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, one grandson, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. He was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 11, in charge of Aden Yoder, John Weibe, and Ivan Kauffmann; interment in Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale.

Kauffman.- Mast C., son of Solomon J. and Sadie (Mast) Kauffman, was born at Benton, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1903; died at Millersburg, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1982; aged 79 y. On Mar. 28, 1925, he was married to Buelah Mast, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Elmo), 3 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Ernest Lehman, Lois-Mrs. Jack Thatcher, and Geneva-Mrs. Melvin Martin), 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Verna Kauffman, Ruth Kauffman, and Naomi Hershberger). An infant son preceded him in death. He was a member of Millersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Martin's Creek Mennonite Church on Aug. 28, in charge of David Groh and Roman Stutzman; interment in Martin's Creek Cemetery.

Scheffel.- Kenneth Dean, son of Kenneth and Christine (Miller) Scheffel, was born in Pryor, Okla., Feb. 29, 1956; died in a private airplane crash at Tulsa International Airport on Aug. 12, 1982; aged 26 y. On July 11, 1977, he was married to Rose Wenger, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Luke). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug.15, in charge of Richard Birky and Nelson Kreider; interment in the Zion Church cemetery.

Wolf.- Lueinna M., daughter of William and Martha (Granzow) Albright, was born at Clarno, Wis., Jan, 14, 1909; died at St. Clare Hospital, Monroe, Wis., Aug. 21, 1982; aged 73 y. On July 28, 1927, she was married to Milton Wolf, who died on May 13, 1969. Surviving are 2 sons (Nathan and Harvey), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Minnie-Mrs. Glen Mitchell, Gladys-Mrs. Loris Leverton, and Neva-Mrs. Frank Emrich), and one brother (Pelmer Albright). She was a member of Freeport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 24, in charge of Robert E. Nolt and Paul Sieber; interment in Freeport Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- Bertha V., daughter of George B. and Savilla (King) Yoder, was born in Huntingdon Co., Pa., Aug. 19, 1904; died at Valley View Haven Rest Home on Aug. 24, 1982; aged 78 y. On Dec. 24, 1925, she was married to Dorsey V. Yoder, who died on June 7, 1982. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Kathryn Hartzler), 2 sons (Robert and H. Glenn Yoder), one sister (Maggie Byler), and one brother (G. Elrose Voder). She was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 27, in charge of Paul E. Bender and Timothy R. Peachey; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Zimmennan.- Emma Jean, daughter of Owen and Alta (Burkhart) Hertzler, was born in Mechanicsburg, Pa., Aug. 4, 1931; died at Harrisburg Hospital on July 31, 1982; aged 50 y. She was married to Norman L. Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Cynthia Musselman, Judith Walter, Kristina, and Marcella), one son (Keith), 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Elma Ebersole, Esther Longenecker, Verna Vann, and Janet Pobst), and 4 brothers (Jason, Norman, Melvin, and Maurice). She was a member at Slate Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 3, in charge of Lloyd Horst, Paul Nisly, and John Kraybill; interment in the church cemetery.

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Bair.- H. Landis, son of Wayne L. and Nora (Landis) Bair, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died at Landis Homes, Lititz. Pa., July 27, 1982; aged 89 y. He was married to Elizabeth E. Mellinger, who died in 1944. He was later married to Esther Z. Mellinger, who died in 1967. Surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Ruth-Mrs. Phares Longenecker, Miriam-Mrs. Leon Buckwalter, and Mrs. Benjamin Hershey), one son (J. Mark), 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ivan). He was a member of Carpenter's Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Stumptown Mennonite Church in charge of Amos Sauder, David Weaver, and Glenn Hoover; interment in the Stumptown Cemetery.

Bute.- James Laverne was born at Jackson, Minn., Dec. 6. 1897; died at La Junta (Colo.) Medical Center, Aug. 24, 1982; aged 84 y. In 1927 he was married to Mattie Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James Lee), 3 daughters (Virginia Ann, Neva Katheryn Shetler, and Barbara Jean Bender), 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ed George), and 3 sisters (Iva Garber, Grace Miller, and Bertha Hartzler). Memorial services were held at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church on Aug. 27; interment in the Church cemetery.

Carpenter.- Joseph, Sr., son of George W. and Pearl (Winters) Carpenter, was born at Saymour, Ind., Sept. 20, 1899; died at Centreville, Mich., Aug. 23, 1982; aged 82 y. On Aug. 28, 1919, he was married to Fannie Eicher, who died on May 7, 1963. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mary Carpenter, Bertha-Mrs. David Bontrager, Esther-Mrs. Ralph Troyer, Ann-Mrs. Hezir Barros De Araujo, and Edna Carpenter), 3 sons (Joseph, Jr., Marcus J., and James J.), one foster son (Robert D. Neuenschwander), 28 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jess F. Carpenter), 2 foster brothers (Noah and Frederick Amstutz) and 4 foster sisters (Lena-Mrs. Carl Norr, Anna-Mrs. Ruben Miller, Rachel-Mrs. Abie Lehman, and Bertha-Mrs. Gilbert Franks). He was preceded in death by 6 sisters, one brother, 2 granddaughters, 5 foster sisters, and one foster brother. He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 26, in charge of Dean M. Brubaker and Orvin H. Hooley; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Conrad.- D. Mabel, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Sommer) Schluneker, was born at Alliance, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1899; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1982; aged 82 y. On Dec. 25, 1917, she was married to Daniel Conrad, who died on Feb. 1, 1965. Surviving are one son (Mervin), 2 daughters (Mae-Mrs. Dwight Schmucker and Darleen-Mrs. Robert Workinger), 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Gary, Elmer, and George), and one sister (Clara Hauenstine). She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Trinity Brethren Church on Aug. 15. in charge of Kenneth L. Sullivan; interment in Warstler Cemetery.

Deter.- Eunice, daughter of Daniel H. and Elsie S. Deter, was born near Morrison, Ill., Feb. 19, 1890. She is survived by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of Morrison Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 23, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter.

Hostetler.- Nettie, daughter of Matthias and Susan (Heatwole) Cooprider, was born in McPherson Co., Kan., Feb. 28, 1886; died at Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Newton, Kan., Aug. 26, 1982; aged 96 y. On May 10, 1908, she was married to Oliver E. Hostetler, who died on Feb. 12, 1936. Surviving are 2 sons (Ralph and Marvin), 2 daughters (Beulah Bontrager and Mae Knopsnyder), 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Jerry Quiring and Paul Friesen; interment in West Liberty Mennonite Cemetery.

King.- Emery David, son of Menno and Sarah (Zook) King was born in Cass Co., Mo., Jan. 25, 1898; died at Harrisonburg, Va., July 26, 1982; aged 84 y. On Aug. 8, 1918, he married Clara Pearl Roth, who died in 1936. On Apr. 4, 1944, he married Hilda Brenneman. who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Guilford M.. James M., and E. J. King), one daughter (Stella M. Whetzel), 24 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one sister (Phebe Ann Graber), a half-sister (Inah Smith), and one half-brother (John King). He was a member of Ridgeway Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on July 28 in charge of Clair Hollinger and Dwight Roth.

Rohrer.- Erla L., daughter of Elmer B. and Mary (Lefever) Landis, was born in Landis Valley, Pa., Feb. 19, 1922; died in an auto accident near Mountville, Pa., July 28, 1982; aged 60 y. On Nov. 9, 1944, she was married to Melvin G. Rohrer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Nancy Louise-Mrs. Clyde B. Wissler and Joanne L. Rohrer), one son (Nelson L.), her mother, 6 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Mervin L. and James L. Landis). She was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Paul W. Weaver and Lester W. Hoover; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Schrock.- Ora, son of John C. and Grace (Miller) Schrock, was born in La Grange Co., Ind., Sept. 27, 1902; died in Fairview Medical Center on July 26, 1982; aged 79 y. On Aug. 4, 1923, he was married to Mary Ann Miller, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 daughters (Beulah-Mrs. Willis Chupp, Grace-Mrs. Robert Pridgeon, Betty-Mrs. Robert Kime, and Mrs. Mary Jane Lung). 12 grandchildre, 12 great-grandchildren, one sister (Ida-Mrs. Clem Mishler), one half-sister (Mae-Mrs. Eli Miller), one stepsister (Mrs. Maude Rheinheimer), and one stepbrother (Lee J. Miller). He was a member of Marion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted on July 26 in charge of Homer Yoder and Paul Lauver; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Shetler.- Mary Ellen, daughter of Moses and Elizabeth (Swartzendruber) Nafzinger, was born in Wellman, Iowa, Apr., 13, 1896; died at Saginaw General Hospital, Saginaw, Mich., Aug. 25, 1982; aged 86 y. On Oct. 5, 1921, she was married to Frank J. Shetler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Carl V. and James F.), one daughter (Miriam Anne-Mrs. Wayne Roth), 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 28, in charge of Luke Yoder and Don Patterson; interment in the church cemetery

Yantzi.- Joe, was born in Tavistock, Ont., May 14, 1901, died at Stratford Hospital on July 25, 1982; aged 81 y. On Jan. 17, 1927, he was married to Emma Yutzi, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Hubert, Kenneth, Orlin, and Earl), one daughter (Violetta-Mrs. Oscar Borntrager), 22 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Aaron). and one sister (Man Baechler). He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 28, in charge of Clair Schumm, Ron Flaming, and Glenn Schumm; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Yantzi.- La Verne, son of Noah and Lena (Zehr) Yantzi, was born in Tavistock, Ont., Oct. 1, 1926; died of cancer at Stratford Hospital on Aug. 4, 1982; aged 55 y. On June 20, 1953, he was married to Dorothy Elaine Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Garry, Steve, Dan, Ross, and Greg), one daughter (Sharon), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Sylvester, Elwood. and Wayne), and 6 sisters (Sabina-Mrs. Jack Randall, Laurene-Mrs. Vernon Bender, Erna-Mrs. William Flatt, Freda-Mrs. Harold Schwartzentruber, Reta-Mrs. William Schmidt, and Marlene-Mrs. Roy Ziegler). He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of Homer Yutzy and Glenn Schumm; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

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Alderfer.- Nelson W., son of Abram and Ella (Walter) Alderfer, was born in New Britain Twp., Pa., Jan. 31, 1902; died at Doylestown Manor Nursing Home, Doylestown, Pa., Aug. 28, 1982; aged 80 y. On Nov. 28, 1925, he was married to Eva Cressman, who died in December 1972. On April 7, 1978, he was married to Evelyn Keiper Goodling, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Ella Mae Alderfer). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Maria Rickert and Sarah Alderfer). He was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Ray K. Yoder and Joseph L. Gross; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.

Gerig.- Henry Conrad, son of Christian and Mary (Conrad) Gerig, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Feb. 13, 1902; died at Lebanon Community Hospital on Aug. 23, 1982; aged 80 y. On Oct. 20, 1921, he was married to Bertha Boshart, who survives. Surviving are 4 daughters (Marjorie Nofziger, Shirley Call, Grace Miller, and Virginia Gerig), 3 sons (Henry C., Jr., Paul, and Rex), 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ben). One son preceded him in death. On Aug. 26, 1934, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Fairview Mennonite Church nearly 30 years. He was a member of Lebanon Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Fairview Mennonite Church, Albany, Ore., in charge of Richard Headings and Melvin Schrock; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Houser.- William Oliver, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Houser, was born in Preston, Ont., in 1917; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., Feb. 24, 1982; aged 64 y. He was married to Margaret Walker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Andrew, Malcolm, and Robert), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Joseph), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Joyce Lawrence and Mrs. Gloria Duneman). He was a member of Wanner Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Paul Martin; interment in the Wanner Cemetery.

Jennings. - Ervin B., son of William and Anna (Good) Jennings, was born in Anderson Co., Tenn., Nov. 2, 1898; died at Sierra View Nursing Hospital, Fresno, Calif., Aug. 20, 1982; aged 83 y. On Aug. 9, 1923, he was married to Alice Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Lois--Mrs. Robert Yearout, Ellen-Mrs. John Oyer, and Ernest), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Stella Gerig, Ada Wade, Lina Swope, Clara Raber, and Ann Brunk), and 4 brothers (Bill, John, Ethan, and Joe). He was preceded in death by one brother (Henry) and one son (Carl Ervin, who died in infancy). He was a member of Upland Mennonite Church, Upland, Calif. Memorial services were held at Whitehurst Chapel, in charge of Sam Goosen; interment in Fresno Memorial Gardens.

Lehman.- Alta, daughter of Martin and Barbara (Brenneman) Burkholder, was born in East Union Twp., May 5, 1901; died at East Liverpool, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1982; aged 81 y. In 1921, she was married to David B. Lehman, who died in 1967. Surviving are one son (Elmer R.), 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Fern Burkholder). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Dorothy). She was a member of Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 11, in charge of Lester L. Sutter and Noah Hilty; interment in Crown Hill church cemetery.

Manning.- Patrick, H., son of Richard H. and Della (Jackson) Manning, was born at Valentine, Va., Feb. 26, 1934; died at Harrisburg Hospital on Sept. 7, 1982; aged 48 y. On Sept. 14, 1957, he was married to Frances J. Jackson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna Louise Daniels and Jane Elizabeth Manning), 2 sons (Herman Alexander Brown and Richard Huston Manning), his mother, 2 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Frances Brooks, Clara Walker and Odessa Jackson), and 2 brothers (Leonard, Jr., and Charles Jackson). On May 9, 1982, he was ordained to the ministry to serve the Hamilton Street Mennonite Church, where he was a member. Funeral services were held at Locust Lane Mennonite Chapel on Sept. 10, in charge of John H. Kraybill, Robert H. Garber, Paul G. Landis, and Glenn Zeager; interment in William Howard Day Cemetery, Steelton.

Short.- Tena E., daughter of Gideon and Lena (Nofziger) Miller, was born near Wauseon, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1910; died at the Fulton County Health center Wauseon, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1982; aged 71 y. She was married to Walter J. Short, who died in 1971. Surviving are 2 sons (Larry and Marlin), one daughter (Carolyn Short), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Lester, Cletus, Lewis, and Mahlon Miller), and 2 sisters (Rosella-Mrs. Glen Nofziger and Annagene-Mrs. Melvin Evers). One brother preceded her in death. She was a member of North Clinton Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the North Clinton Church on Sept. 7, in charge of Robert Schloneger and Olen Nofziger; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Yoder.- Ada V., daughter of Ira and Ella (Weaver) Horst was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Mar. 21, 1905; died at Salem (Ohio) hospital, Aug. 24, 1982; aged 77 y. On Oct. 21, 1926, she was married to Caleb Yoder, who died on Mar. 15, 1973. Surviving are 3 sons (David, Wilbur, and Richard), 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Salome-Mrs. Seth Yoder and Clara-Mrs. Arthur Conrad). One son (Robert) died in infancy. She was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 27, in charge of Ernest D. Martin and Paul Yoder; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

Yoder.- Elby Rueben, son of Joseph K. and Anna (Miller) Yoder, was born at Garden City, Mo., Nov. 5, 1893; died at Harrisonville, Mo., Sept. 8, 1982; aged 88 y. On Jan. 1, 1920, he was married to Clara Mae Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Lester D.), one daughter (Verna-Mrs. Orville Buerge), one brother (Alpha Yoder), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Matilda Zimmerman and Mrs. Fred Bickel). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Milo, Christy, and Oliver). He was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 11, in charge of Darrell Zook; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Yoder.- Leroy M., was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Aug. 12, 1911; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., July 22, 1982; aged 70 y. On Oct. 6, 1936, he was married to Elmina Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Juanita-Mrs. Joe Sexton, Cora-Mrs. Marlin Button, and Katie Marie-Mrs. Don Hostetler), 3 sons (Curtis, Larry Dean, and Freeman Lynn Yoder), 21 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Emmitt Hochstedler and Mrs. Cora Ellen Helmuth), and one brother (Benjamin L.). One son preceded him in death. He was a member of Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of Joe Diener, Leroy Gingerich, and Calvin Kauffman; interment in Mt. Zion cemetery.

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