Amstutz, Jeffry N., son of Nathan and Anna (Geiser) Amstutz, was born at Orrville, Ohio, March 24, 1960; died at Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1983; aged 23 y. On June 25, 1982, he was married to Kelly Clark, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Jay and Ronald Amstutz), 2 sisters (Rosetta-Mrs. Kevin Myers and Carlene Amstutz), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David Geiser and Caroline Amstutz). He was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 30, in charge of David Garber and Delvin Nussbaum; interment in church cemetery.
Bast, Ervin, son of Moses and Magdalena (Mayer) Bast, was born in Wilmot Twp., Jan. 11, 1915; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 26, 1983; aged 68 y. On Aug. 21, 1940, he was married to Emmeline Ruby, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Keith, Ken, and Orval), 4 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Willis Gingerich, Edna-Mrs. Ivan Gingerich, and Dorothy-Mrs. Ivan Wagler). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Fred Lichti and Vernon Zehr; interment in church cemetery, Baden, Ont.
Book, Lottie, daughter of Joseph and Hettie (Rutt) Detweiler, was born at Sterling, Ill., March 3, 1894; died at Maple Lawn Rest Home, Eureka, Ill., Sept. 3, 1983; aged 89 y. On March 5, 1912, she was married to Oscar Book, who died Jan. 11, 1959. Surviving are 6 children (Miriam-Mrs. J. Howard Krabill, Dorothy-Mrs. Everett Ebersole, Nolan, Orrin, Leland, and Merlyn), 18 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 6 in charge of Edwin J. Stalter; interment in church cemetery.
Buckwalter, Mabel, daughter of Abram and Susan (Godshalk) Buckwalter, was born in Paradise Twp., Jan. 25, 1890; died at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 12, 1983; aged 93 y. Surviving is one brother (Maurice). She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Sept. 14, in charge of Harold K. Book, Clair Eby, and Fred W. Martin; interment in Hershey Mennonite Cemetery.
Cressman, Annie, died at her home near Drake, Sask., Nov. 19, 1982; aged 89 y. She is survived by 7 children (Eileen, Lloyd, Claire, Agnes-Mrs. Milt Eby, Mary-Mrs. Wayne Lapp, Edgar, and Hilda-Mrs. Allan Crawford), 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 19 stepgrandchildren, 17 stepgreatgrandchildren, one sister (Alemta-Mrs. Angus Gingrich), and 2 brothers (Joseph and Moses Good). Funeral services were held at Sharon Mennonite Church on Nov. 23, in charge of Jim Mullet, Bill Best, and Alfred Polzin.
Ebersole, Lester S., son of Levi W. and Anna K. Ebersole, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., Jan. 2, 1925; died as a result of a traffic accident, June 18, 1983; aged 58 y. He was married to Lois Weaver, who was also killed in the same accident. He is survived by one son (Kenneth), 4 daughters (Judith, Dorothy Jean, Margaret-Mrs. Cliff Shisler, and Nilza-Mrs. Onildo Breto), 4 grandchildren, his mother, 6 brothers (Clarence, Ernest, Herbert, Paul, Daniel, and Marlin), and 2 sisters (Arlene-Mrs. Warren Shenk, and Dorothy-Mrs. Daniel Boll). Since 1958 he and his wife were missionaries in Brazil, and at the present were living and serving as pastoral couple of the church in Matao, Brazil, where interment took place. A memorial service was held at Grace Chapel, Elizabethtown, Pa., June 26, in charge of Luke Weaver and Carlton Spencer.
Kandel, John J., son of William and Lucinda (Hochstetler) Kandel, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 15, 1916; died at Akron, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1983; aged 67 y. On Nov. 17, 1949, he was married to Freida Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Morris, Michael, Marilyn-Mrs. Sanford Hartman, Mildred-Mrs. Ed Whitman, Maxine, Margaret-Mrs. Alvin Wengerd, and Martha-Mrs. Rick Coss), 8 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Dan, Walter, Eli, Paul Roman, and Vernon) and 3 sisters (Alta Kandel, Mary-Mrs. Levi Weaver, and Sue-Mrs. David Speelman). He was a member of Millersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Grace Mennonite Church, Sept. 5, in charge of David Groh and David Clemens; interment in Berlin Cemetery.
Miller, Tom, son of Robert K. and Mary M. (Wert) Miller, was born at Lebanon, Pa., Sept. 12, 1941; died at Elverson, Pa., as a result of an automobile accident, Aug. 19, 1983; aged 41 y. On Sept. 8, 1962, he was married to Verna Mae Beiler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Robert), 3 daughters (Cynthia D., Connie L., and Karen Y.), one brother (Timothy), and 2 sisters (Judith-Mrs. William Houser, and Rosemary Stratton). He was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 22, in charge of Merle Stoltzfus; interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Parmer, H. Edgar, son of Henry and Fannie (Gsell) Parmer, was born at Clear Spring, Md., April 8, 1901; died of pneumonia at Menno Haven Nursing Home, Aug. 29; aged 82 y. On Aug. 2, 1921, he was married to Emma Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Ralph H., Leona C.-Mrs. Luther Grove, and Alton E., 8 grandchildren, one brother (Samuel G.), and one sister (Mary C. Martin). He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 31 in charge of G. Robert Crider, Harold Lehman, and Nelson L. Martin; interment in church cemetery.
Rittenhouse. John Derstein, son of Norman and Ellen (Derstein) Rittenhouse, was born in Towamencin Twp., Oct. 23, 1934; died at Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 7, 1983; aged 49 y. On July 2, 1961, he was married to Esther M. Yoder , who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Priscilla and Jon), his mother, 2 brothers (Norman and James), 4 sisters (Miriam D.-Mrs. Aleheus Ruth, Mary, Ruth-Mrs. Wllmer Hunsberger, and Eva-Mrs. Stanley Alderfer). He was a member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 10, in charge of Gerald C. Studer and John E. Lapp; interment in church cemetery.
Shank, Paul E., son of Charlie E. and Anna (Wingert) Shank, was born at Marion, Pa., Oct. 28, 1913; died at Carlisle, Pa., July 29, 1983; aged 69 y. On Aug. 22, 1935, he was married to Emma M. Eby, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Martha B. Yoder, Delores K. Martin, and Richard D. Shank), and his stepmother (Naomi Shank), one sister (Ruth Diller), 4 brothers (Glenn H., Charles R., Marlin W., and Raymond W.), and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother (John). He was a member of Marion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 1, in charge of Merle G. Cordell, Mahlon Eshleman, and Aden Diller; interment in church cemetery.
Short, Dennis, son of Aaron and Sarah (Rupp) Short, was born in Williams Co., Ohio, Feb. 27, 1898; died at Overgaard, Ariz., Aug. 5, 1983; aged 85 y. On Jan. 20, 1920, he was married to Laura Wyse, who died on Oct. 4, 1925. On June 4, 1927, he was married to Louella Baer, who died six months ago. Surviving are 3 sons (Herman James, Edward Aaron, and Paul LaMar), one daughter (Loueen Kathryn Burrows), 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Emmett and Earl), and 3 sisters (Inez, Ruth, and Marie). One sister and 3 sons preceded him in death. He was a member of Grace Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Ray Smee and James Hayes; interment in Resthaven Park Cemetery.
Snider, Gertie, daughter of John and Hannah (Bergey) Kunkel, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 1, 1983; aged 92 y. She was married to Harvey Snider, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 9 children (Ruby Boltz, Rhea-Mrs. Donald Patterson, Betty-Mrs. Jack Carter, Foster, Merrel, Darel, Wallace, Ross, and Dale), 22 grandchildren, 22great-grandchildren, and one brother (Norman). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (John and Glen), and 3 brothers (Milton, Jacob, and Irvin). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., where funeral services were held on Sept. 5, in charge of Brice Balmer; interment in church cemetery.
Yoder, Ruth Pearl, daughter of Elam and Rachael Stoltzfus, was born in Atglen, Pa., July 23, 1927; died of cancer at New Holland, Pa.; June 13, 1983; aged 55 y. On Sept. 11, 1948, she was married to Irvin E. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Earl, James, John David, and Robert), 4 daughters (Barbara-Mrs. Walt Davidson, Mary Ann-Mrs. Art McDonnell, Grace-Mrs. Michael Brunda, and Carol), and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother (Christ). Funeral services were held at Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown, Pa., on June 19, in charge of John I. Smucker and Bill Tilghman.
Bailey, Earl R., son of Andrew and Effie (Pebley) Bailey, was born at Scalp Level, Pa., Oct. 3, 1907; died at Altoona, Pa., Aug. 5, 1983; aged 75 y. He was married to Margaret Barndt, who survives. Also surviving are seven children (James, Thelma, William, Clyde, Charles, Edith, and Melvin). He was a member of Seanor Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Stahl Mennonite Church on Aug. 8, in charge of Ernest Heller and Sanford G. Shetler; interment in Stahl Mennonite Cemetery.
Brenneman, Edwin S., son of Simeon and Lillie (Burkholder) Brenneman, was born near Elida, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1908; died of a blood clot in the lung at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1983; aged 74 y. On June 6, 1943, he was married to Grace Short, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Allen, and Margaret-Mrs. Tim Thut), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Robert), and one sister (Evelyn-Mrs. Lloyd Hostetler). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of Larry Rohrer; interment in the church cemetery.
Brenneman, William Oral, son of Jacob and Anna (Swartz) Brenneman, was born in Allen Co., Ohio, Dec. 29, 1912; died at his home in Elida, Ohio, Sept. 16, 1983; aged 70 y. On Oct. 6, 1935, he was married to Mabel Smith, who survives. Also surviving are his father, 3 children (James A., William L., and Sharon-Mrs. Wayne Miller), 6 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Edna-Mrs. Merle Stemen, Freda-Mrs. Paul Smith, and Elizabeth-Mrs. Richard Ross). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 18, in charge of Truman Brunk, Kenneth Good, Richard Martin, and Larry Rohrer; interment in the church cemetery.
Egli, Edith E., daughter of Peter and Lena (Ulrich) Schertz, was born in Eureka, Ill., Oct. 1, 1894; died at Portor's Memorial Medical Center, Denver, Colo., Aug. 21, 1983; aged 88 y. On Dec. 4, 1917, she was married to Amon R. Egli, who died on Aug. 13, 1933. Surviving are 3 children (Donald, Evelyn, and Calvin), 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Rose Nofsinger, Lillian Schertz, and Hazel Rhodes). Preceding her in death were 3 sisters (Freda Zehr, Silda Zehr, and Lola Egli), and 2 brothers (Elmer and Alvin). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bullock Mortuary, Englewood, Colo., Aug. 23, in charge of Eldo Miller and Tom Friesen; and at Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home, Manson, Iowa, Aug. 25, in charge of Herb Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery, Manson, Iowa.
Erb, Anna Marie, daughter of John and Arminda (Hochstetler) Brenneman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Sept. 5, 1900; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 4, 1983; aged 83 y. On Feb. 1, 1920, she was married to Truman Erb, who died on Mar. 2, 1974. Surviving are 5 children (Marjorie-Mrs. Arnold Stutzman, John, Kathleen-Mrs. Ben Kenagy, Donald, and Joan Huneryager), 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Katie Yoder and Rozetta-Mrs. Harold Miller), and one brother (Henry). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 6, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in the church cemetery.
Gehman, Nora L., daughter of Abram and Sarah (Lapp) Gross, was born at Fountainville, Pa., Feb. 17, 1894; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Aug. 14, 1983; aged 89 y. She was married to John Gehman, former pastor of the Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, Pa., who died in Jan. 1969. Surviving are 2 brothers (Phares L. and Joseph L.), 2 sisters (Priscilla and Elizabeth Gross), 2 stepdaughters (Minerva Gehman and Edith Martin), and one stepson (Lloyd Gehman). She was a member of the Swamp Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home on Aug. 17, in charge of Noah S. Kolb and Winfield Ruth; interment in the Swamp Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Hershberger, Lydia, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Burkey) Gascho, was born in Milford, Neb., Aug. 20, 1888; died at Corry, Pa., Sept. 10, 1983; aged 95 y. She was married to Ammon Hershberger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Irvin Roth and Ruth-Mrs. Clayton Troyer), 2 sons (Clyde and Willard), 20 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 5 greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Arlene-Mrs. Cecil Reynolds). She was the oldest member of Beaverdam Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 13, in charge of James Hershberger; interment in Beaverdam Cemetery.
Martin, Homer, son of David and Hannah (Reed) Martin, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Sept. 16, 1905; died at Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital on Aug. 28, 1983; aged 78 y. On Dec. 23, 1930, he was married to Emma Kilmer, who died on Dec. 1, 1979. Surviving are 5 children (Nelson, Virgil, Dorothy-Mrs. Melvin Keim, Mary-Mrs. James Christophel, and Erma-Mrs. Leon Yost), 13 grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Magdalena-Mrs. Harold Weaver and Martha-Mrs. Phares Zimmerman), and one brother (Clarence). He was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 30, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in the church cemetery.
Shetler, Marion Franklin, son of Jacob D. and Anna (Guengerich) Shetler, was born in Centralia, Mo., Dec. 6, 1909; died of cancer at Glendale, Ariz., Sept. 22, 1983; aged 73 y. On Dec. 25, 1934, he was married to Adeline Swartzendruber, who died in 1977. On Apr. 20, 1979, he was married to Julia (Erb) Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jay Marion), 2 daughters (Ruth Ann Dunn and Grace Marie Shetler), 4 stepchildren (Roger Stutzman, Keith Stutzman, Vicki Linden, and Peggy Stark), 21 grandchildren, one great-grandchlld, 2 sisters, (Lydia Albrecht and Anna Marie Steckley), and 2 brothers (George and Jacob). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters (Katie Albrecht, Leona Shetler, and Josephene Maust), and one brother (Clarence). He was a member of the Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, Phoenix, Ariz., where memorial services were held on Sept. 25, in charge of David Mann and Stanley Weaver. Services were also held at the Stone Funeral Home in Upland, Calif., Sept. 28, in charge of Roger Richer; interment in the Belleview Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.
Stormzand, June E., daughter of Levi and Kate (Oyer) Birkey, was born in Dewey, Ill., July 28, 1915; died at her home in Lowell, Mich., Aug. 30, 1983; aged 68 y. She was married in 1950 to Anthony Stormzand, who died in 1960. Surviving are one son (John), 7 stepchildren, 2 grandchildren, some stepgrandchildren, one brother (Ralph Birkey), and one sister (Velma Birkey). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of the Bowne Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Roth-Gerst Funeral Home on Sept. 2, in charge of Edward Schrock; interment in Lowell Cemetery.
Stutzman, Erwin, son of Levi and Clara (Hershberger) Stutzman, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 5, 1900; died at the Walnut Hills Retirement Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1983; aged 83 y. On Aug. 6, 1921, he was married to Martha Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and George), 2 daughters (Betty-Mrs. Blaine Taylor and Jean-Mrs. Glenn Shoup), 16 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Orrville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church on Aug. 14, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in the Walnut Creek church cemetery.
Beck, Nelson Henry, son of Jacob and Rosa (Rupp) Beck, was born in Henry Co., Ohio, Feb. 4, 1896; died at Archbold Ohio, Sept. 27, 1983; aged 87 y. On Aug. 12, 1924, he was married to Elnora Augsburger, who died on Sept. 5, 1981. Surviving are 2 sons (Gaylord and Gilbert), one daughter (Treva-Mrs. Charles Helvoigt), 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Floyd), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Almeda Spoerle and Mrs. Irene Conrad). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 30, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Keith Leinbach; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Bergey, Amandus W., son of Jonas and Lizzie (Willouer) Bergey, was born at Morwood, Pa., Jan. 28, 1902; died at Venice, Fla., Aug. 19, 1983; aged 81 y. He was married to Sally Clemmer, who died in September 1978. On May 5, 1979, he was married to Edna L. Bozer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stanley C., Wesley C., and Harold C.), 3 daughters (Betty C. Conrad, Mary Jean Bergey, and Clarice B. Kratz), 2 stepsons (Jon and Hermann Bozer), 23 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchlldren, 2 sisters (Katie Landis and Elizabeth Bergey), and 2 brothers (Jonas and Abram A.). He was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Romaine-Sarasota Funeral Chapel on Aug. 20, in charge of Stanlee D. Kauffman, and at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, Pa., Aug. 23, in charge of Willis A. Miller and John L. Ruth; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Cressman, Barbara Violet, daughter of Abram and Judith (Shantz) Cressman, was born in Blenheim Twp., Ont., Oct. 11, 1897; died at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Ont., July 23, 1983; aged 85 y. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Milford, Clarence, and Roy) and one stepsister (Mrs. Nettie Reier). She was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of Amzie Brubacher; interment in Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.
Keiser, Ora, son of John Wesley and Elvina (Gingerich) Keiser, was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa, Oct. 30, 1903; died of cancer at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 22, 1983; aged 79 y. On June 28, 1933, he was married to Alta Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John), 4 grandsons, and one sister (Ruth Allen). He was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 25, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.
King, Fred D., son of Marion Y. and Artie M. (Kauffman) King, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, July 8, 1930; died of complications from heart surgery at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 16, 1983; aged 53 y. On June 9, 1956, he was married to Marjorie Yoder , who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Alan D., Philip L., Gary D., and Neil D.) and 2 brothers (Hugh and Arthur). Three sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt and Frank Byler; interment in South Union Cemetery.
Kuhns, Susanna, daughter of Samuel D. and Barbara (Beachy) Guengerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Nov. 22, 1881; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 18, 1983; aged 101 y. On Feb. 16, 1928, she was married to Henry Kuhns, who died in 1959. Surviving are 5 stepchildren (John, Lawrence, Mary Hoffman, Lucille-Mrs. Ervin Kempf, and Laura-Mrs. Alvin Miller), 31 grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 stepchildren (Velma Huffman, Glenn Kuhns, and Ervin Kuhns). She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 20, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller, Manas J., son of William E. and Lizzie (Miller) Miller, was born in Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 17, 1930; died of a heart attack at his home on Sept. 19, 1983; aged 52 y. On Nov. 7, 1957, he was married to Ruby Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Duane), 3 daughters (Wanda, Kandy, and Twila), one granddaughter, his mother, 2 brothers (Ora and Elijah), and one sister (Marjorie-Mrs. Ervin Chupp). He was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 22, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Nice, John M., son of David and Lizzie (Moyer) Nice, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 16, 1901; died at his home in Telford, Pa., Sept. 25, 1983; aged 82 y. On June 16, 1926, he was married to Katie Kerr, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Gladys Sue-Mrs. John W. Nyce), one son (Harold K. Nyce), 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister (Katie-Mrs. Paul Hendricks), and one brother (Garret). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 23, in charge of Earl Anders and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Reil, Wesley, son of Benjamin and Katherine (Boshart) Reil, was born at Milford, Neb., Apr. 25, 1912; died at his home in Pleasant Dale, Neb., Sept. 26, 1983; aged 71 y. On Aug. 19, 1936, he was married to Elva Riley, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Doris-Mrs. Clyde Kremer, Nancy-Mrs. Roger Roth, Carol-Mrs. Gary Yeackley, Judy-Mrs. Jerrel Roth, Connie-Mrs. Bill Stauffer, Nona-Mrs. Rick French, and Vickie-Mrs. Larry Schweritzer), one son (Wesley Kent), 23 grandchildren, one brother (Delmar), and 3 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. LaVern Kremer, Sylvia Riley, and Lois Vennum). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers. He was a member of Milford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Lee Schlegel and Cloy Roth; interment in the Milford Mennonite Cemetery.
Richer, Betty J., daughter of Solomon and Clara Beck, was born at Archbold, Ohio, July 11, 1936; died of a coronary at Archbold, Ohio, June 22, 1983; aged 46 y. On Feb. 19, 1956, she was married to Roland Richer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Nancy-Mrs. Norris Allan and Sue-Mrs. Doug Stinson), 2 sons (Fred and Jeff), 2 brothers (Edwin and Richard Beck), and 4 sisters (Beulah Mrs. Jesse Armstrong, Ilva-Mrs. David Bontrager, lrene-Mrs. Paul Meyer, and Doris-Mrs. Roger Short). She was a member of North Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 26, in charge of Robert Schloneger and Glen Nofziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Sears, Dina B., daughter of Joseph and Phoebe (Nafziger) Camp, was born in Washington, Ill., Apr. 1, 1896; died at Prairie View Nursing Home, Princeton, Ill., Sept. 19, 1983; aged 87 y. On Feb. 22, 1924, she was married to Harvey D. Sears, who died on May 23, 1982. Surviving are 5 sons (Duane, Wilmer, Robert, Earl, and Merle), 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Cathryne Camp). She was preceded in death by an infant son, one brother (Clifford Camp), and two sisters (Naomi Smucker and Evaline Camp). She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Willow Springs Mennonite Church on Sept. 22, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Union Cemetery.
Zook, Catherine L., daughter of Harry and Sara (Slaymaker) Howe, was born in Salisbury Twp., Pa., June 25, 1916; died at Ephrata, Pa., Sept. 20, 1983; aged 67 y. On Oct. 26, 1938, she was married to J. Crist Zook, who survives. Also surviving are one son (lrvin G.), 2 daughters (Marlene-Mrs. Merlin Hirneisen and Verna-Mrs. Marlin L. Hartranft), 7 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Earl, Norman, Harold, and Milton Howe), and 5 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Clair Harsh, Mildred, Verna and Hazel Howe, and Thelma-Mrs. Robert Bowman). She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 23, in charge of J. Elvin Martin and Wilbert Lind; interment in Blainsport Mennonite Cemetery.
Birky, Katie Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham and Amanda (Kuhns) Troyer, was born in Gohner, Neb., Nov. 19, 1895; died of an apparent heart attack at Albany, Ore., Sept. 30, 1983; aged 87 y. On Oct. 30, 1913, she was married to Amon W. Birky, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dale and Glen Birky), 4 daughters (Lola Nofziger, Lois-Mrs. Irvin Gerig, Faye-Mrs. Howard Claassen, and Stella-Mrs. Chris Schantz), 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, aJ1d 2 brothers (Roy and Ray Troyer). She was preceded in death by 2 sons, one daughter, 3 sisters, and 4 brothers. She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 4, in charge of Roy E. Hostetler and Clarence Gerig; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.
Dietzel, Loren L., son of S. H. and Elma (Stien) Dietzel, was born in Bay Port, Mich., May 27, 1913; died of cancer at Strasburg, Pa., Sept. 30, 1983; aged 70 y. On Apr. 25, 1943, he was married to Mary Bechler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Daniel), one grandson, 4 brothers (Arnold, Reuben, Carlton, and Harlan), and 2 sisters (Helen Loewen and Lenora Sampira). He was preceded in death by one brother (Alfred). He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Bart Mennonite Church on Oct. 3, in charge of Erie Renno, Vernon Meyers, and Luke Yoder; interment in Conestoga Memorial Park.
Eby, Menno, son of H. Martin and Lizzie (Hershey) Eby, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 10, 1896; died of a heart attack at his home in Gap, Pa., Sept. 21, 1983; aged 86 y. On Oct. 27, 1921, he was married to Martha Landis, who died on Apr. 27, 1959. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mae-Mrs. Sanford E. Hershey and Ruth-Mrs. Donald Gehman), 2 sons (Menno L. and Martin), 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ada Kreider). He was a member of Hershey Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 24, in charge of Clair B. Eby, Clair J. Hershey, and Glenn C. Hershey; interment in Hershey Mennonite Cemetery.
Gehman. Florence, daughter of Lewis and Hannah (Kantner) Baker, was born at Holidaysburg, Pa., Feb. 14, 1905; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 18, 1983; aged 78 y. On June 8, 1930, she was married to Aaron W. Gehman, who died on May 17, 1966. Surviving are 6 children (Donald H., Paul J., Joyce A., Janet N., Margaret A., and Carol R.), one foster daughter (Mary Frankhouser), 8 grandchildren, and one sister (Edith Brown). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (John, Charles, and Jesse), and 3 sisters (Rose, Margaret Wendle, and Ruth Woodcock). She was a member of Hershey Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 21, in charge of Clair J. Hershey, Sanford Hershey, and Glenn Hershey; interment in the Church cemetery.
Ross, Robert R., was born at Elida, Ohio, June 17, 1901; died at Patrick Henry Hospital, Newport News, Va., Sept. 28, 1983; aged 82 y. He was married to Clara Good, who died on May 31, 1983. Surviving are 4 sons (Myron, Robert Dean, Charles W., and Stanley Ross), 2 daughters (Helen Burkholder and Gloria Flagg), 16 grandchildren, and 10 greatgrandchildren. He was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 30, in charge of Truman H. Brunk and Nelson Burkholder; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Reinhardt, Lela, daughter of Jeremiah and Rebecca (Blough) Stahl, was born in Shipshewana, Ind., Feb. 5, 1902; died at Valparaiso, Ind., Sept. 19, 1983; aged 81 y. On June 14, 1924, she was married to Olen Reinhardt, who died in April 1978. Surviving are 4 daughters (Elva-Mrs. Lee Birky, Dorothy-Mrs. Ray Mast, Francis-Mrs. Art Shaver, and Sharon-Mrs. Emzy Ketchum), 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Orie and Willis Stahl). She was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 22, in charge of John F. Murray and Samuel S. Miller; interment in Hopewell Cemetery.
Spitler, Jonas L., son of Clay and Elizabeth (Landis) Spitler, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., July 14, 1918; died on Sept. 28, 1983; aged 65 y. He was married to Helen, who died in 1975. On Dec. 5, 1976, he was married to Emily Hess, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary-Mrs. James N. Zellers), one foster son (Thomas C. Koser), and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 1, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Good Mennonite Cemetery.
Springer, Carrol C.. son of Alvin and Emma (Kauffmann) Springer, was born at Delavan, Ill., Jan. 13, 1922; died of cancer at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Sept. 18, 1983; aged 61 y. On Nov. 12, 1948, he was married to Pauline Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Randall and James), 2 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Paul, Marvin, Mahlon, Orval, Elmo, and Dick), and 3 sisters (Ethel Sommer, Kay Brumeister, and Verna Shoemaker). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 21, in charge of Aden Yoder and Ivan Kauffmann; interment in Hopedale Cemetery.
Stutzman, Daniel Ora, son of Ora and Lydia (Boshart) Stutzman, was born in Woodriver, Neb., Feb. 15, 1916; died of an apparent heart attack at Lebanon, Ore., Sept. 30, 1983; aged 67 y. On Nov. 2, 1941, he was married to Rachel Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Marcia Stutzman, Erna-Mrs. Don King, and Miriam-Mrs. Dennis -Schlabach), 2 sons (Jerry and Ellis), 9 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Cordon, Harry, Amos, Wayne, and Percy), and 5 sisters (Dortha Detwieler, Blanche Neuschwander, Mary Krabill, Clara Krabill, and Wilma Sanderson). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 5, in charge of Roy E. Hostetler and Clarence Gerig; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery.
Townsend, Harry N., Sr., son of William and Rebecca (Johnson) Townsend, was born in Nicholson Twp., Pa., Apr. 5, 1895; died at Masontown, Pa., Oct. 3, 1983; aged 88 y. He was married to Helen Honsaker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harry N., Jr., Glenn H., and Grant R.), one daughter (Sue-Mrs. Robert Miller), 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Frank), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Bertha McCann and Mrs. Zetta Honsaker). He was preceded in death by one son (Wendell), one sister (Olive Berkshire), and 2 brothers (Orrin and George W. Townsend). He was a member of Masontown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Carl Opel; interment in Greendale Cemetery.
Unruh, Hazel M., daughter of Fred and Hannah Kuglin, was born in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 13, 1898; died at Menno Haven Nursing Home, Sept. 28, 1983; aged 85 y. On Apr. 19, 1922, she was married to Daniel J. Unruh who died on November 27, 1977. Surviving are one son (Paul Unruh), one daughter (Joanne-Mrs. Orlando Klassen), 6 grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, 3 sisters (Mildred Newmeller , Louise Ryser, and Marie Kuglin). She was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of Nelson L. Martin and Jacob Unruh; interment in church cemetery.
Yoder, Florence, daughter of Anson and Melinda (Snyder) Erb, was born at Carstairs, Alta., July 25, 1909; died of heart failure at Didsbury, Alta., hospital, Sept. 22, 1983; aged 74 y. On May 12, 1932, she was married to Willis Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joyce-Mrs. Lyle Roth), one son (Edward), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Stella-Mrs. Willard Hartzler). She was preceded in death by one son (Valarian). She was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Smith School, in charge of Levi Smoker and Clarence Ramer; interment in the Smokey Creek Community Cemetery.
Ziegler, Jacob W., son of Benjamin and Nancy (Shoup) Ziegler, was born at North Lawrence, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1892; died at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1983; aged 91 y. On Sept. 8, 1917, he was married to Mary Bair, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wilbur), one daughter (Mrs. Nancy Weaver), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Detwiler and Mrs. Merta Martin). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters and 2 brothers. He was a member of the North Lima Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 29, in charge of Richard Bartholomew; interment in the North Lima Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcribed by: Don Kauffman, Alberta