Gospel Herald Obituaries - August, 1983

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Gospel Herald ­ Volume 76, Number 31 - August 2, 1983, page 542

Aeschleman, Benjamin Christian, son of Theophilus and Fannie (Vonier) Aeschleman, was born at Archbold, Ohio, May 20, 1896; died of a heart attack at Archbold, Ohio, June 22, 1983; aged 87 y. On June 3, 1917, he was married to Mary Conrad, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Elton, Ora, and Waldo), 2 daughters (Martha-Mrs. Ezra Schmucker and Maxine-Mrs. Sanford Thomas), 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mary Richer and Lucinda Richer). He was preceded in death by one son (Ellis), 2 daughters Ruth-Mrs. Amos Schmucker and Dorene), one brother, and one sister. He was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 25, in charge of Edward Diener, Rocky Miller, and Steve Heatwole; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Coblentz, Susie Anna, daughter of Abner and Katie Miller, was born at Hubbard, Ore., Aug. 9, 1885; died at the McMinnville General Hospital, June 28, 1983; aged 97 y. On Nov. 1, 1910, she was married to Abraham M. Coblentz, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Abner, Robert, and Chris), 2 daughters (Martha Hostetler and Vera Kauffman), 2 stepsons (Abe and Jerry), 28 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons and one daughter. She was a member of Sheridan Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in July 1, in charge of Lyle Coblentz and Joe Kropf; interment in Mennonite Cemetery, Sheridan, Ore.

Ebersole, Martha N., daughter of Henry E. and Lizzie (Newcomer) Miller, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., Dec. 12, 1901; died at Lancaster, Pa., July 1, 1983; aged 81 y. On June 23, 1927, she was married to Norman S. Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wilbur M.), 4 daughters (Elizabeth M.-Mrs. Leroy B. Butt, Mildred M.-Mrs. Lester E. Gehman, Martha M., and Lois M.-Mrs. Robert Rettew), 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Christ N. Miller). She was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in July 4, in charge of H. Raymond Charles and Shelley R. Shellenberger; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

Gascho, Amos, son of Christian and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Gascho, was born in Zurich, Ont., Apr. 4, 1896; died at South Huron Hospital (Exeter), June 14, 1983; aged 87 y. He was married to Annie Brenneman, who died in 1968. Surviving are one son (Kenneth), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandsons, one brother (Clarence), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Rachel Ammans and Laura Gascho). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Dorothy) in 1961. He was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 17, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer; interment in Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.

Harnish, Anna H., daughter of Henry B. and Magdalena (Landis) Harnish, was born in Pequea Twp., Pa., Oct. 12, 1902; died of a heart attack at Lancaster, Pa., July 9, 1983; aged 80 y. She is survived by one brother (Christ H. Harnish) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Bucher and Mary-Mrs. Clyde K. Root). She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in New Danville Mennonite Cemetery.

Kulp, Catharine B., daughter of Isaac L. and Catharine l. Kulp, was born at Danboro, Pa., Feb. 1, 1887; died at La Junta, Colo., May 24, 1983; aged 96 y. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was a member of East Holbrook Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Darrel Otto; interment in East Holbrook Cemetery.

Kulp, Edna A., was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Sept. 3 1908; died at Telford, Pa., July 5, 1983; aged 74 y. She was married to Herbert E. Kulp, who died on Jan. 21, 1972. Surviving are one son (John S. Kulp), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 9, in charge of Russell Detweiler and Henry L. Ruth; interment in Rockhill Church Cemetery.

Miller, Miriam E., daughter of Isaac D. and Anna (Herr) Brackbill, was born at Soudersburg, Pa., July 27, 19318; died at Lancaster, Pa., June 18, 1983; aged 64 y. On Oct 8, 1941, she was married to Amos N. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John H. Miller) and one daughter (Janet M. Harnish). She was a member of Blossom Hill Mennonite Church where funeral services were held in June 22, in charge of Chester Wenger and Earl Wert; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Showalter, Hubert Daniel, son of Peter S. and Leanna (Hartman) Showalter, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 13, 1918; died of a heart attack while in Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 25, 1983; aged 65 y. On Nov. 28, 1940, he was married to Martha Elizabeth Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Violet-Mrs. Christian Ropp, Helen-Mrs. Daniel Bear, Reba-Mrs. Raymond Brunk, Leanna-Mrs. James Rhodes, and Dora-Mrs. Serge Ivanitsky), 4 sons (Larry, Leon, Nelson, and Alvin), 26 grandchildren, and one brother (Roy Showalter). He was a member of Temple Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Pike Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Mar. 28, in charge of Lloyd Horst and Daniel Brubaker; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Simpson, William, son of Walter J. and Elizabeth Simpson, was born at Portchester, N.Y., Jan. 28, 1897; died of cancer at Goshen, Ind., May 17, 1983; aged 86 y. On Feb. 14, 1942, he was married to Iona Roberts, who survives. He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home on May 19, in charge of Philip Bedsworth, Dorsa Mishler, and Simon Gingerich; interment in Oakhill Cemetery.

Stayrook, Morton R., son of Francis and Catherine (Blough) Stayrook, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 27, 1908; died of pneumonia at Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 28, 1983; aged 75 y. On Feb. 12, 1927, he was married to Ruth E. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Miller, Carmon, Luther, Spencer, and David), 4 daughters (Esther Szala Byers, Eunice-Mrs. Edwin Hershberger, Patricia-Mrs. John Calloway, and Maretta Civello), 36 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Katie Alwine, Clara Peterson, Erma Otto, and Edna Cox), and 5 brothers (Glenn, Francis, Richard, William, and Vernon). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Harold and Morton Robert). He was a member of Carpenter Park Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Marvin Kaufman, Sanford Shetler, Glenn Steiner, Eli Miller, and Thomas Hershberger; interment in Blough Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 76, Number 32 -August 9, 1983, page 558

Auker, Shirley J., daughter of James R. and Elsie (Burkey) Simpson, a foster daughter of Paul and Eva (Martin) Zimmerman, was born at Altoona, Pa., Nov. 29, 1932, died of cancer at Ephrata, Pa., July 14, 1983; aged 50 y. On Dec. 25, 1953, she was married to Benjamin W. Auker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Dorothy S. Auker, Jane S.-Mrs. Robin Fritz, and Fern S. Meiskey), 4 grandchildren, one brother (James R. Simpson), 4 sisters (Dolly J. Eller, Naomi I.-Mrs. Edward W. Russel, Elizabeth I.-Mrs. Kenneth Reeser, and Eleanor R.-Mrs. Lawrence Wood), and 10 foster sisters and brothers (Verna-Mrs. Earl Nolt, Helen-Mrs. Larry Martin, Lorraine-Mrs. Elam R. Martin, Brenda-Mrs. Glen Wenger, and Mark, Paul, Marvin, Warren, Earnest, and Nelson Zimmerman). She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 16, in charge of J. Elvin Martin and Wilbert Lind; interment in Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.

Bast, John, son of Clarence and Elizabeth (Boshart) Bast, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Aug. 10, 1905; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 14, 1983; aged 77 y. On Sept. 12, 1935, he was married to Rosetta Helmuth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Harry, John, Floris, and Iris), 2 brothers (Allen and Nelson), and 2 sisters ( Irene Yost and Dorothy Mayer). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 17, in charge of Fred Lichti, Vernon Zehr, and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery.

Bender, Malinda, daughter of Joseph J. and Catherine (Kropf) Bender, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Oct. 24, 1909; died at her home July 1, 1983; aged 73 y. Surviving is one sister (Alice Bender). Funeral services were held at Hillcrest Mennonite Church on July 3, in charge of Gerald Good and Henry Yantzi; interment in 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery.

Brubacher, Harold V., son of Moses M. and Elizabeth (Cressman) Brubacher, was born in Waterloo, Ont., Dec. 19, 1918; died at his home in St. Jacobs, Ont., July 10, 1983; aged 64 y. On July 19, 1848, he was married to Erla Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Claude Setzkorn and Margaret-Mrs. Margaret Griffin), one son (Paul), 3 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Arthur and Francis). He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Burkholder, Clayton B., son of Martin L. and Etta (Swartz) Burkholder, was born near Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 23, 1917; died of cancer at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., July 15, 1983; aged 65 y. On Oct. 10, 1954, he was married to Annis Virginia Coakley, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rhoda Ann), one son (Samuel Clayton), 3 brothers (Marion D., Paul F., and Herman L.), and 3 sisters (Esther R. and Eva M. Burkholder and Ruth-Mrs. Walter Hartman). He was a member of Bethesda Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 17, in charge of Lloyd Horst, Harold Emswiler, and Ben Martin; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Dettweiler, Lucinda, daughter of Ephraim and Leah Weber, was born in Elmira, Ont., Dec. 17, 1890; died at Fairview Mennonite home, Cambridge (Preston), Apr. 10, 1983; aged 92 y. On Dec. 16, 1925, she was married to Norman Dettweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Orlan G. Martin and Beatrice-Mrs. Ervin L. Martin), one son (Howard), 7 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Wanner Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 12, in charge of Paul Martin and Horace Cressman; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Fogt, Virgil Chester, son of Herbert and Mary (Zorn) Fogt, was born at Jackson Center, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1911; died of cancer at his home at Elida, Ohio, June 21, 1983; aged 71 y. On Feb. 7, 1936, he was married to Carolyn Line, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), one daughter (Pamela Shaw), 4 brothers (Norman, Carl, Herbert, and Gene), and 4 sisters (Wilda, Miriam, Ruby, and Doris). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Chiles and Sons Chapel of Memories on June 23, in charge of Larry D. Rohrer; interment in Lima Memorial Park Cemetery.

Harnish, Anna H., daughter of Henry B. and Magdalena L. (Herr) Harnish, was born in Pequea Twp., Pa., Oct. 12, 1902; died at St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., July 9, 1983; aged 81 y. Surviving are one brother (Christian H. Harnish), and 2 sisters (Elizabeth H.-Mrs. Simon G. Bucher and Mary H.-Mrs. Clyde K. Root). She was a member of S. Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in New Danville Cemetery.

Kanagy, Frances L., daughter of Alfred and Katie (Lapp) Yoder, was born in Logan Co., Ohio., Jan. 3, 1909; died at Green Hills Center, West Liberty, Ohio, July 9, 1983; aged 74 y. On Aug. 1, 1934, she was married to Wilfred C. Kanagy, who died in February 1964. Surviving are one son (Wilfred L. Kanagy), 3 daughters (Sharyn-Mrs. Lowell Shank, Bonnie Kanagy, and Patty-Mrs. LaMar Holsopple), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Emery and Herbert G. Yoder), and one sister (Zella-Mrs. J. Emmett King). She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 12, in charge of David L. Gehman; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Roth, Deryl R., son of Cloy and Ora (Roth) Roth, was born at Seward, Neb., Sept. 13, 1962; died in a plane crash near Sheldon, Neb., July 12, 1983; aged 20 y. He was engaged to be married to Nelda Friesen in the near future. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Tom, Laurel, Alan, and Tony), parental grandparents (Oliver and Verda Roth), and maternal grandparents (Harry and Velma Roth). He was a member of Wood River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 15, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum and Albert Epp; interment in the church cemetery.

Yoder, Mary Ann, daughter of Christian C. and Helena (Swartzendruber) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, July 10, 1983; aged 91. On Oct. 28, 1913, she was married to Andrew A. Yoder, who died on Jan. 26, 1973. Surviving are 2 daughters (Bernice-Mrs. Clayton Foss and Ellen-Mrs. John E. Yoder), 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister (Nettie), and 6 brothers (George, Henry, Chris, Art C., Enos, and Mahlon). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 12, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 76, Number 33 - August 16, 1983, page 574

Bechtel, Milton, was born on Oct. 31, 1892; died at his home in Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 20, 1983; aged 90 y. Surviving are 3 sons (Elton, Lester, and Roy). Funeral services were held at Wanner Mennonite Church, Cambridge, Ont., in charge of Paul Martin and Glenn Brubacher; interment in the Wanner Cemetery.

Berkshire, Ralph L., son of John R. and Emma (Bosley) Berkshire, was born at Masontown, Pa., Dec. 6, 1893; died at Harrisonburg, Va., June 1, 1983; aged 89 y. On June 1, 1915, he was married to Emma Crowe, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Glen Berkshire), 4 daughters (Grethel and Hazel Campbell, Evelyn Berkshire, and Fern Shank), 24 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Kenneth and Dewey), and one sister (Edith Lauhead). He was a member of Pike Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Menno S. Brunk, Charles L. Heatwole, and Ben Martin; interment in the church cemetery.

Dettweiler, Lucinda, was born on Dec. 17, 1890; died on Apr. 10, 1983; aged 92 y. She was married to ________ Dettweiler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Howard) and 2 daughters (Erma Martin and Beatrice Martin). She was a member of Wanner Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Paul Martin; interment in the Breslau Cemetery.

Gingerich, Joseph B., son of Jacob and Phoebe (Bachman) Gingerich, was born in Metamora, Ill., Dec. 25, 1889; died in Eureka, (Ill.) Hospital on July 19, 1923; aged 93 y. Surviving are one sister (Laura-Mrs. Glenwood Imhoff) and 2 brothers (Edward and Arthur). He was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 22, in charge of Larry Augsburger; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Groff, Samuel S., son of Henry and Ella (Stoner) Groff, was born in Warwick Twp., Pa., Apr. 27, 1921; died at Ephrata, Pa., July 19, 1923; aged 62 y. On Sept. 16, 1945, he was married to Nora Martin, who died on Oct. 11, 1968. On May 18, 1983, he was married to Dorothy Hernly, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (James Lamar, Larry M., Lawrence M., Lynn R., and Leslie M.) 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Richard and Allen Groff), and 2 sisters (Laura and Anna Mae Groff). He was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 23, in charge of J. Elvin Martin and Wilbert Lind; interment in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.

Gut, Ora Charles, son of Andrew and Emma (Martin) Gut, was born at Hopedale, Ill., July 20, 1909; died at Kouts, Ind., July 23, 1983; aged 74 y. On Apr. 17, 1935, he was married to Lydia Sutter, who died on Mar. 27, 1982. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mary Lesicko, Nancy Good, and Jo Ruth Hiatt), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Clarence Good). He was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of John F. Murray and Samuel S. Miller; interment in Hopewell Cemetery.

Herman, Anna, daughter of John and Mary (Hershberger) Schweitzer, was born at Woodriver, Neb., June 25, 1893; died at her home on May 31, 1983; aged 89 y. On Oct. 31, 1922, she was married to Arthur Herman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Beulah-Mrs. Robert Horne and Wilma Jean-Mrs. Bert B. Morrison), 3 sons (Virgil, Erlis, and Harlan), 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. She was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church where funeral services were held.

Hindry, Carolyn Ann, daughter of Tilden and Ruth (Slagell) Neville, was born in La Junta, Colo., July 29, 1950; died as a result of rafting accident at Denver, Colo., July 7, 1983; aged 32 y. In July 1971 she was married to Burke Hindry, who survives. Also surviving are her parents and one brother (Philip). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 12, in charge of Willard Conrad and Darrel Otto; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Lehman, Andrew H., son of David B. and Sarah (Hege) Lehman, was born in Chambersburg, Pa., Feb. 9, 1913; died on June 17, 1983; aged 70 y. He was married to Anna Louise Shank, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wilmer R., Nelson, and Carroll J.), one daughter (Alta M.-Mrs. James Landis), 12 grandchildren, 5 brothers (J. Irvin, Reuben, David, Menno, and T. Weagley), and one sister (Susan). He was a member of Pond Bank Mennonite Church, where he served as deacon for 42 years. Memorial services were held at the Marion Mennonite Church on June 21, in charge of Menno Sollenberger, Marlin Lehman, and Merle Cordell; interment in the Marion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Martin, Homer, son of Stephen R. and Cassie (Lehman) Martin, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Aug. 6, 1908; died of cancer at Northern Columbiana County Hospital, Salem, Ohio, July 15, 1983; aged 74 y. Surviving are one sister (Elsie-Mrs. John Trotter) and one brother (Eber). He was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 19, in charge of Ernest Martin and Paul Yoder; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Miller, Dan H., son of Henry B. and Magdalene (Miller) Miller, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1900; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, July 24, 1983; aged 82 y. His wife, whom he married on Feb. 19, 1925, died on May 8, 1983. Surviving are 2 daughters (Anna-Mrs. Evan Brenneman and Martha-Mrs. Kent Shawver), 5 sons (Paul D., Henry D., Levi D., Edwin D., and Daniel, Jr.) 31 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one sister (Saloma Raber), and one brother (Yost H.) He was a member of Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 27, in charge of David L. Yoder and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Oberholtzer, Florence, daughter of Clayton and Katie (Rudy) Nissley, was born in Ralpo Twp., Pa., Dec. 29, 1916; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., July 21, 1983; aged 66 y. On Nov. 3, 1938, she was married to Samuel A. Oberholtzer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Miriam N., Helen N., and Jean N.), 3 sons (Clair N., Glenn N., and James N.), 10 grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was a member of Risser Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 25, in charge of Paul G. Ruhl, William Weaver, and Russell J. Baer; interment in Risser Mennonite Cemetery.

Schlabach, Vicki, daughter of Roy and Evelyn (Hershberger) Schlabach, was born in Millersburg, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1961; died of Hodgkins Disease and complications from treatment at Pomerene Memorial Hospital on July 26, 1983; aged 21 y. Surviving are one brother (Bruce) and 2 sisters (Sharon-Mrs. Gary Yackey and Mary-Mrs. Paul Stutzman). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Shantz, Lloyd, was born on Feb. 25, 1905; died at the Cambridge (Ont.) Hospital on Apr. 2, 1983; aged 79 y. He was married to Hilda Green, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Elmer and Kenneth). He was a member of Wanner Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of Paul Martin; interment in Hagey Cemetery.

Troyer, Elizabeth A., daughter of William and Lizzie (Wagner) Gingerich, was born in Loogootee, Ind., in 1924; died at Massillon Community Hospital, Massillon, Ohio; aged 58 y. On Nov. 9, 1944, she was married to Orin Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anita-Mrs. George Borbon and Teresa Troyer), 4 grandchildren, her mother, 7 brothers (Pete, George, Jacob, Joseph, Herman, Clarence, and William, Jr.), and 2 sisters (Julia-Mrs. John Yoder and Mrs. Lydia Reigsecker). One brother (Johnny) preceded him in death. She was a member of the Orrville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 23, in charge of Carl Newswanger and Pete Wiebe: interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Wagler, Daniel Ray, son of Earles and Myrtie (Lugbill) Wagler, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Dec. 8, 1957; died as a result of an automobile accident at Fulton Co. Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, July 24, 1983; aged 25 y. Surviving are 7 brothers (Richard, Bob, John, Tom, Curtis, Tim, and Chris), 2 sisters (Gloria-Mrs. Larry Johnson and Mary Grover), and his grandfather (John Wagler). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of Ellis B. Croyle; interment in Pettisville cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 76, Number 34 -August 23, 1983, page 590

Cressman, Kathryn M., daughter of Jonas and Kathryn (Moyer) Cressman, was born in Skippack Twp., Pa., Feb. 11, 1899; died in Towamencin Twp., Pa., July 28, 1983; aged 84 y. Surviving are one son (Curtis V.), one daughter (Arlene-Mrs. Francis X. Vitale), 8 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sommers Funeral Home on July 30, in charge of Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

Hatter, B. Frank, son of Alonza C. and Elizabeth (Wilks Lotts) Hatter, was born in Rockbridge Co., Va., Aug. 12, 1891; died at the home of his daughter, Aug. 2, 1983; aged 91 y. On Jan. 28, 1914, he was married to Lottie Leona Campbell, who died on Dec. 11, 1975. Surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Mark W. Wolfe and Mattie-Mrs. G. Austin Demastus), 2 sons (Warren Austin and S. Reginald), one foster son (Chester C. Campbell), 16 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (William Winfred and Hunter Franklin) and one foster son (Dennis C. Campbell). He was ordained to the ministry and served the Mt. View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mt. View Mennonite Church on Aug. 4, in charge of Stanley Shirk, Roy D. Kiser, and Charles C. Ramsey; interment in the church cemetery.

Hoover, Cleo Marie, daughter of George and Clara (Loucks) Moyer, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 21, 1903; died of a heart attack in Elkhart Co., Ind., July 13, 1983; aged 79 y. On June 6, 1925, she was married to Curtis Hoover, who died on Aug. 8, 1975. Surviving are one son (Clair), one daughter (Carol), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Bernice Holdeman), and one brother (Howard Moyer). She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 16, in charge of Bob Detweiler and Keith Leinbach; interment in Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Ropp, Katharine, daughter of Peter and Katharine (Michel) Guengerich, was born in Munich, Germany, July 18, 1898; died at Hopedale (Ill.) Hospital, July 24, 1983; aged 85 y. On Sept. 20, 1939, she was married to William Ropp, who died on Apr. 14, 1964. She is survived by 2 foster daughters, one brother (Peter Guengerich), and 2 sisters (Louise Vaupel and Anna Zehentmeir). She was preceded in death by one brother and 2 sisters. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Ross, George Willis, son of John S. and Anna (Stemen) Ross, was born in Allen Co., Ohio, Dec. 7, 1907; died of cancer at St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, Mich., July 20, 1983; aged 75 y. On Aug. 11, 1931, he was married to Mary Hoover, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Reta-Mrs. Wayne Diller, Elaine-Mrs. Otto Dirks, and Marlene K. Ross), 2 sons (John W. and Truman K.), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (J. Sherman, Vernon, and Virgil), and 3 sisters (Lydia Vercoe, Beulah Speakman, and Geneva Shehan). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 23, in charge of Ellsworth Handrich and Cleo Yoder; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Wenger, Alice Marie, daughter of Lee and Alma (Nafziger) Sutter, was born at Hopedale, Ill., May 19, 1927; died of cancer at Goshen, Ind., July 26, 1983; aged 56 y. On Sept. 9, 1950, she was married to Daryl L. Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Kaye-Mrs. William Creasey, Janice Wenger, and Marcia Wenger), one grandson, 6 sisters (Ina Sutter, Edna-Mrs. Roy Springer, Oleeda-Mrs. Marion Albrecht, Lela Sutter, Miriam-Mrs. Al Albrecht, and Jean-Mrs. John King), and 3 brothers (Vernal, Willis, and Earl Sutter). She was preceded in death by one brother (Dennis Sutter). She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on July 29, in charge of Rachel S. Fisher and J. C. Wenger; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Zook, Samuel Ezra, son of Jacob and Fannie (Yoder) Zook, was born in Belleville, Pa., Dec. 28, 1910; died of a heart attack at Lebanon Community Hospital on July 11, 1983; aged 72 y. On Dec. 22, 1949, he was married to Velma Dimick, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John D.), 4 daughters (Rebecca-Mrs. Dennis Krabill, Naomi-Mrs. Lester Byler, Eunice-Mrs. Myron Gerig, and Rachel-Mrs. Kenneth Good), 4 brothers (Dave, Andy, Mahlon, and Levi), and 2 sisters (Leah Stoltzfus and Mary King). He was member of Cascadia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sweet Home Mennonite Church on July 17, in charge of Max G. Yoder and Clarence Gerig; interment in Gilleand Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 76, Number 35 - August 30, 1983, page 606

Baechler, Lorne, son of Peter and Catharine (Steinman) Baechler, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Dec. 1, 1909; died of a cardiac arrest at Carlinville, Ill., July 24, 1983; aged 73 y. On June 6, 1942, he was married to Anna Yantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Caroline-Mrs. William Herman and Brenda-Mrs. Ron Hanna), 2 sons (Ron and Glen), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Elmer and Reuben), and 4 sisters (Talma Roth, Edna Zehr, Mabel Erb, and Edith Lebold). He was preceded in death by one son (Dale Peter). He was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 27, in charge of Steven Martin and Henry Yantzi; interment in 16th line cemetery at East Zorra Mennonite Church.

Culp, George Herbert, sons of Clayton and Cora (High) Culp, was born at Vineland, Ont., June 3, 1920; died of a heart attack at his home in Vineland, July 1, 1983; aged 63 y. On May 20, 1950, he was married to Jeanne Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ralph), one daughter (Carolyn-Mrs. John Hay), and 2 sisters (Della Culp and Clara-Mrs. Daniel High). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 5, in charge of Richard Leonhard; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gingerich, Orpha, daughter of Rufus K. and Mildred (Richardson) Mann, was born in North Dakota; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 1, 1983; aged 72 y. She was married to Wilfred Lorene Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Willis, Virgil, David, Donald, and Glen), 5 daughters (Mrs. Miriam Weido, Esther-Mrs. Andre Bisson, Frieda-Mrs. Al Brandon, Marie-Mrs. Benson Wease, and Lois Gingerich), 22 grandchildren, one brother (Harvey Mann), and one sister (Clarice-Mrs. Harry Burkey). She was preceded in death by 3 children (Mildred, Viola, and Louis). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held on Aug. 4, in charge of Stan Sauder and John Goulet; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Handrich, Edwin Harry, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Lowanberg) Handrich, was born in Donaldson, Iowa, Oct. 10, 1902; died of cancer at West Branch, Mich.; July 27, 1983; aged 80 y. On Apr. 28, 1928, he was married to Mabel F. Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Harvey and Reuben), and 5 sisters (Mary Oaks, Katie Esh, Elizabeth Troyer, Laura Swartz, and Alma Gingerich). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Cleo Yoder; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Henderson, Jeffrey David, son of William David and Sylvia (Davis) Henderson, was born at Waynesboro, Va., Nov. 5, 1974; died from injuries received from a bicycle-truck collision at University Hospital, Charlottesville, Va., July 14, 1983; aged 8 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Robert and Michael Clay), 5 sisters (Mary Riddle, Debra, Marie, Chris, and Lisa), and maternal grandmother (Frances Davis). Funeral services were held at Mountain View Mennonite Church, July 17, in charge of Roy D. Kiser and Charles C. Ramsey; interment in Riverview Cemetery, Waynesboro.

Horst, Leah, daughter of Mike and Melinda (Frey) Brubacher, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 22, 1906; died of a stroke at Kitchener, Ont., July 31, 9183; aged 77 y. On Nov. 14, 1931, she was married to Irvin Horst, who died on May 28, 1975. Surviving are one daughter (Gladys-Mrs. Harold Bauman), one son (Willard), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Hannah Cressman and Melinda-Mrs. Edward Reist), and 2 brothers (Nathan and Isaac). She was preceded in death by one son (Gerald). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 2, in charge of Ray Brubacher; interment in Elmira Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Shank, Ada W., daughter of Eli and Lily (Wenger) Witmer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 21, 1893; died at Harrisonburg, Va., July 28, 1983; aged 90 y. On Nov. 1, 1923, she was married to Samuel A. Shank, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Charles W. and E. Glendon), 3 daughters (Roxie-Mrs. Stanley E. Yoder, Ruby-Mrs. Mervin Sutter, and Rhoda-Mrs. Herman Thompson), 9 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 9 stepgreat-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Samuel W., Enos, and Caleb), and 4 sisters (Anna Brackbill, Esther Landis, Ella Neff, and Eva Martin). She was a member of Pike Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weavers Mennonite Church, July 31, in charge of Eli Slabuagh and John Risser; interment in Weavers Church Cemetery.

Transcribed by Carolyn Hunnicutt, Indiana


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