BAIR, Homer Ray, son of Elias and Annie (MUSSELMAN) BARE, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Oct 16, 1893; died at Smith Boarding Home, Lisbon, Ohio, Nov 13, 1984; aged 91 y. On June 16, 1920, he was married to Cora C. BUSH, who died on Feb 23, 1970. Surviving are one daughter (Josephine ­ Mrs. John Swope) and one son (Ray Bair), 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary Zeigler), and one brother (Leo Bair). He was a member of Midway Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Nov 16., in charge of Ernest Martin; interment in Midway Cemetery.

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HANGE, Levi R., son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ruth Hange, was born in Fairhill-Hilltown Twp., Pa., Oct 16, 1909; died of heart failure at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec 4, 1984; aged 81 y. In June 1924, he was married to Cora Mae RUTH, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Helen Detweiler), 4 sons (Robert, Charles, Durell, and James), 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (William and Elmer Hange) and 4 sisters (Anna Clemmer, Ida Moyer, Elizabeth Alderfer, and Rose Delp). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Mary and Joan), He was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Dec 8 in charge of Ken Seitz and Robert G. Walters; interment in church cemetery.

HEEBNER, Susie N., was born in Montgomery Co. Pa., Mar 7, 1892; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec 6, 1984; aged 92 y. She was married to Abraham L. Heebner, who died on Nov 23, 1983. Surviving are 1 son (Steward F.) 3 daughters (Margaret H. ­ Mrs. Elwyn L. Moyer, Susie H. ­ Mrs. Howard W. Moyer, and Virginia H. ­ Mrs. Chester R. Bergey), 19 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. An infant son (Earl) preceded her in death. She was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Dec 9, in charge of Russell M. Detweiler and Paul Glanzer; interment in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.

HERSHBERGER, Wayne John, son of John and Matilda (HOSTETLER) Hershberger, was born at Berlin, Ohio, July 31, 1930; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Dec 6, 1984, aged 54 y. On April 17, 1951, he was married to Vivian MILLER, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Lonnie, Roger, and Keith)., one daughter (Lola ­ Mrs. Ron Unger), 6 grandchildren, his parents, 4 sisters (Geneva ­ Mrs. Ivan Swartzentruber, Esther ­ Mrs. Harold Troyer, Betty ­ Mrs. Atlee Gingerich, and Bernadine ­ Mrs. Larry Sindlinger), and one brother (Maynard). He was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec 8, in charge of John R. Smucker and Roman Stutzman, interment in Martin's Creek Cemetery.

KNOPP, John H., son of Ezra S. and Susie M. (HORST) Knopp, as born in Mahoning co., Ohio, Aug 4, 1925; died of cancer in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, Oct 23, 1984; aged 59 y. On Jan 18, 1950, he was married to Helen TODD, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Cathy Knopp and Emily ­ Mrs. William Baker), one son (Scott Knopp), one grandchild, 4 sisters (Ida Knopp, Emma ­ Mrs. David Zook, Esther ­ Mrs. Henry Horst, and Mabel ­ Mrs. Harvey Weaver), and one brother (David Knopp). He was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct 26, in charge of Ernest Martin, Luke Witmer, and Harvey Weaver; interment in Midway Cemetery.

MARTIN, Simon B., son of Elias and Maryann Martin, was born in St. Jacobs, Ont., Sept 14, 1897; died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Nov 13, 1984, aged 87 y. On April 13, 1919, he was married to Lydia BAUMAN, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Violet ­ Mrs. John Ropp; Elsie ­ Mrs. Ephraim Gingrich, and Lois ­ Mrs. Robert Witmer), 4 sons (Clare, James, Paul, and Laurence), 24 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one brother (Amos) and 2 sisters (Nancy and Salome). He was preceded in death by one sister, 2 brothers, and 2 grandchildren. In 1925 he was ordained as minister and bishop in the Ontario Conference and served in the Sherkston, Weber and Monetville congregations. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov 16,, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in the church cemetery.

MUMAW, Henry A., son of John and Lydia Ann (GOOD) Mumaw, was born in Elkhart, Ind., June 1, 1898, died at Elkhart, Ind., Dec 3, 1984; aged 86 y. Surviving is one brothers (Enos Mumaw). He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec 6, in charge of Dorsa J. Mishler; interment in Prairie Street cemetery.

RUSH, Margaret R., daughter of Wallace and Emma (RUTH) Souder, was born in Sellersville, Pa., June 21, 1912, died of cancer at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Oct 26, 1984; aged 72 y. She was married to Lester D. RUSH, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Evelyn Gallew and Marie Rush), 2 sons (Glenn S. and Dennis Ruth), 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was a member of Rockhill Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Oct 30, in charge of Russell M. Detweiler and Henry L. Ruth; interment in Rockhill Mennonite Church cemetery.

SHISLER, Paul L., son of Willard and Kathryn (LANDIS) Shisler, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Mar 19, 1942; died of cancer at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Nov 13, 1984; aged 42 y. On Aug 20, 1966, he was married to Carol DETWEILER, who survives. Also surviving are his father, his stepmother (Marie Shisler), and 3 sisters (Margaret ­ Mrs. Wilmer Zook; Betty Lou Landis, and Joan Marie Shisler). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov 16., in charge of John Ruth, John Sharp, and Willis Miller; interment in Salford Cemetery.

WELTY, Ethel N., daughter of Ira and Minerva (WELTY) WELDY, was born in Bremen, Ind., Dec 6, 1909; died at Fountain View Place, Goshen, Inc., Dec 1, 1984; aged nearly 75 y. On Dec 6, 1934, she was married to Walter N. MILLER, who died on Oct 11, 1967. In December 1980, she was married to Ray WELTY, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wayne N. and Dale E. Miller), 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 stepchildren (Janet Carpenter, Barbara Eilee,and Lowell Welty), one sister (Grace ­ Mrs. Manford Davidhizar), and one brother (John Weldy). She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec 4, in charge of Dorsa J. Mishler and Russell Krabill; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

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GARBER, Samuel D., was born in Ness Co., Dec 7, 1886; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Dec. 11, 1984; aged 98 y. On June 6, 1920, he was married to Mamie PLANK, who died on Jan. 16, 1973. Surviving are one daughter (Alma ­ Mrs. Vernon Blosser), 3 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, Harper, Kan., where funeral services were held on Dec. 13, in charge of Weldon Martens and Wesley Jantz; interment in the church cemetery.

HEER, Agnes, daughter of John and Magdalena (WESTFALL) Heer, was born in Peel Twp., Ont., Sept 24, 1905; died of heart failure at K. W. Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec 2., 1984; aged 79 y. surviving are 2 brothers (Albert and Jacob Heer) and one sister (Eleanor ­ Mrs. Frank Clark). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Ken Bechtel and Richard Yordy; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

HESS, Mary, daughter of Abe L. and Anna Hess, was born at Hesston, Kan., June 9, 1903;. died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Dec. 4, 1904; aged 81 y. Surviving is one brother (Abe L. Hess). She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Schowalter Villa on Dec 7, in charge of Jerry Quiring, Dan Johnston, and Wesley Jantz; interment in Eastlawn Cemetery.

LEFEVER, Martin M., son of Martin and Amanda (MYLIN) Lefever, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 26, 1894; died at Lancaster General Hospital, on Dec. 8, 1894; aged 90 y. He was married to Elizabeth M. GERLACH, who died in June 1983. Surviving are 4 sons (Ernest L., Leon G., John M., and Clair G.), 6 daughters (Arlene ­ Mrs. Chester Eshleman; Cathleen ­ Mrs. Roy Brandt; Edith ­ Mrs. Paul S. Hess; Ruth ­ Mrs. Ron C. Simpson; Gladys ­ Mrs. Irvin J. Sensenig, and E. Grace Morrow), 45 grandchildren, 44 great grand-children, and 3 sisters (Edna Weimer, Florence Dagen, and Verna Shimp). He was a member of Millersville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held at Dec. 11, in charge of Abram Charles, Herbert Fisher, and Ralph Ginder; interment in Millersville Cemetery.

LOUX, Jacob L., son of Abram C. and Martha (LANDIS) Loux, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., July 9, 1912; died of a heart attack at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec 7, 1984; aged 72. On Sept. 2, 1933, he was married to Edna LANDIS, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Harlan L., Jacob L., Robert L., and Ronald L.), 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Curtis L. and Norman L.). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 11, in charge of Floyd Hackman, Earl Anders, Jr., and Curtis Bergey.

METZLER, Ross D., son of Abraham and Susan (DENLINGER) Metzler, was born at Kinzers, Pa., Feb. 22, 1913; died of a heart attack at his home in Bedford, Pa., Nov. 22, 1984' aged 71 y. On June 21, 1936, he was married to Margaret Marie BLOUGH, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Ralph, Marvin, Jay, Elmer, David, and James), 5 daughters (Avonelle Peachey, Jane Lehman, Ruth Kuhns, Rhoda Yoder, and Shirley Yoder), 2 brothers (Mark and Ted), and one sister (Alta Moseamen). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Reba Jean) and one sister. On Apr. 19, 1942, he was ordained to the ministry and served congregations at Rockton, Pa.; First Mennonite, Johnston, Pa.; Matawana, Pa,; Manbeck, Pa.; Meyersdale, Pa.; and Friendship Village Camp Church. Funeral services were held at Allensville Mennonite Church on Nov. 25, in charge of Raymond Peachey, Erie Renno and Timothy Peachey; interment in Matawana, Pa.

RIEGSECKER, Neomah, daughter of Emanuel J. and Mary (BENDER) MILLER, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan 12, 1893; died at Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital on Dec 5, 1984; aged 91 y. On Dec 23, 1915, she was married to John Riegsecker, who died on May 8, 1970. surviving are 4 daughters (Mary ­ Mrs. Harry Rice; Louise ­ Mrs. Arthur Hoogenboom; Lillian ­ Mrs. Fred Slabach, and Doris ­ Mrs. Roy Keim), 4 sons (Jesse, Duane, Richard, and Robert), 27 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Dorothy), 2 sons (Lloyd and John, Jr.), 2 grandchildren, and 9 brothers and sisters. She was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Dec 8, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

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GRIESER, Ilva Ann, daughter of Emanuel and Sarah (KING) STUCKEY, was born in Williams Co., Ohio, Apr. 21, 1902; died at Fulton Co. Health Center on Dec 16, 1984; aged 82 y. On Dec. 20, 1921, she was married to Harvey Grieser, who died on Jan. 8, 1973. Surviving are 2 daughters (Arvilla ­ Mrs. Ed Kennedy, and Mary Ellen ­ Mrs. Marvin Nofziger), 2 sons (James and Larry Grieser), 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Marlin and Denver Stuckey). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 19, in charge of Ellis Croyle; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

MARTIN, Arthur, son of Ben and Lena (OSWALD) Martin, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Sept. 21, 1888; died at Valparaiso, Ind., Nov 30, 1984; aged 96 y. On Sept. 16, 1909, he was married to Lydia EGLI, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Ada Gingerich, Lillian Steinhilber, Evelyn Oswald, Ellen Rose Mast, Lina Dominick, Verda Proctor, and Mary Jean Rogowski), 5 sons (Harold, Paul, Ben, Edgar, and Victor), 58 grandchildren, 145 great-grandchildren, and 49 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 children (Mildred Reinhardt, and John, Walter, and Lola Martin). He was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 3, in charge of John F. Murray and Samuel S. Miller; interment in
Hopewell Cemetery.

MOYER, Blake, son of Menno and Maggie Moyer, was born at Kitchener, Ont., June 16, 1934; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 1, 1984, aged 50 y. He was married to Eleanor HUNSPERGER, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Jeffrey, Julie and Jeremy), his mother, 3 brothers (Carson, David, and James), and one sister (Joan). He as a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

SUTTER, Daniel D., son of Jacob and Phoebe (SHERTZ) Sutter, was born in Hopedale, Ill., Dec. 14, 1892; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1984; aged 92 y. On Feb. 12, 1925, he was married to Madalena ROTH, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dan Dee and Leland H.), 3 daughters (Ruth ­ Mrs. Don W. Yoder; Myrtle ­ Mrs. Sterling Stoltzfus; and Dorothy ­ Mrs. Kenneth Yoder), 18 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren, one half brother (Irvin Burkey), one stepsister (Clara Hostetler), and 2 stepbrothers (Ray and Lester Burkey). He was a member of Milford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church on Dec. 19, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Orie Wenger and at Milford, Neb., Dec. 20, in charge of Cloy Roth; interment in Milford Mennonite Cemetery.

VALE, Steven Alexander, son of Doris Vale and Edward JACKSON, Kitchener, Ont., died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., as the result of a truck accident on Nov. 26, 1984; aged 5 y. Surviving are his stepfather (Bill Hynes), one brother (Billy Hynes), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vale), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jackson). Funeral services were held in Bloomingdale on Nov. 29; interment in Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery.

ZEHR, Alta, daughter of Jake and Phoebe (REDIGER) ZIMMERMAN, was born in Milford, Neb., Mar. 11, 1905; died of a heart attack at Hamilton Co. Hospital, Webster City, Iowa, Dec. 9, 1984; aged 79 y. On Jan. 16, 1930, she was married to Elmer Zehr, who died on Nov. 29, 1973. Surviving are 4 children (Geraldine ­ Mrs. Lyle Egli; Betty ­ Mrs. Don Heiser; Gerald Zehr and Imogene ­ Mrs. John Mowery), 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Delmer and Jake), and 4 sisters (Minnie Detwiler, Viola Zimmerman, Stella Burkey, Vietta Birkey, and Leona Hauder). She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 11, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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BISHOP, Priscilla D., daughter of Oliver K. and Hattie (DETWEILER) BERGEY, was born at Doylestown, Pa., Nov. 19, 1885; died at Dock Terrace Nursing Home, Lansdale, Pa., Dec. 20, 1984; aged 99 y. She was married to Walter S. Bishop, who died in 1943. Surviving are 3 sons (George B., J. Vernon, and C. Franklin), 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, one brother (Nelson D. Bergey), and one sister (Esther Heacock). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Gertrude B.) and one son (Edgar B.). She was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 22, in charge of Ray K. Yoder; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.

CLEMMER, Markley H., son of John L. and Ella (HUNSBERGER) Clemmer, was born in Lansdale, Pa., Sept. 12, 1911; died of a heart attack at Suburban General Hospital, Norristown, Pa., Nov. 27, 1984; aged 73 y. On Sept. 12, 1935, he was married to Miriam WEAVER, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John K. and James M.), 4 daughters (Rachel - Mrs. Marlin Kauffman; Beatrice ­ Mrs. William Swope; Ruby ­ Mrs. Phillip Trimble, and Janet ­ Mrs. Robert Tweed), 15 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Erwin, Nelson, and Horace). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Ella Mae) and one son (Charles). He was ordained to the ministry on Nov. 10, 1936, to serve as the first resident pastor at the Norristown Mission. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church and at Vincent Mennonite Church, in charge of Paul Leichty, Paul Hackman, Herman Douglas, and Harold Weaver; interment in Vincent Mennonite Cemetery.

EBERSOLE, Clarence R., son of Edwin and Mary (BENNETT) Ebersole, was born in Roseland, Neb., May 22, 1901; died of complications from a stroke at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 16, 1924; aged 83 y. On May 29, 1924, he was married to Ruth ERB, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Betty ­ Mrs. John Yoder and Julia ­ Mrs. Mahlon Amstutz), one son (Robert), 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Aris Hostetler, Helen ­ Mrs. Clifford Mann, and Ruth ­ Mrs. Leon Glick), and one brother (Alan). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 18, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and Rachel S. Fisher; interment in Violett Cemetery.

FEHR, Esther M., daughter of Alfred M. and Martha V. (MILLER) TWEED, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 6, 1901; died at Lancaster Pa., Dec. 30, 1984; aged 83 y. On June 26, 1927, she was married to Philip S. Fehr, who died in 1971. Surviving are 2 daughters (Elsie H. ­ Mrs. Robert Pennington, and Ruth B. ­ Mrs. Franklin Wade), one son (Frank R.), 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (May Hauf and Irene Gingrich). She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Gundel Funeral Home, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in Mellingers Mennonite Church Cemetery.

FREDERICK, Lillian M., daughter of Nelson H. and Mary O. (MILLER) Frederick, was born at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 20, 1920; died at Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital, East Norristown, Pa., Dec. 27, 1984, aged 54 y. Surviving are her mother, 2 sisters (Catherine M. and Elizabeth M. Frederick), and one brother (Herbert M. Frederick). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 31, in charge of Samuel Janzen and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Deep Run Mennonite Church Cemetery (East).

GARBER, Alverda, daughter of Edwin R. and Emma SCHERTZ, was born in Metamora Twp., Ill., Jan. 14, 1912; died of cancer at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., Dec. 23, 1984; aged 72 y. On Oct. 21, 1945, she was married to Arthur Garber, who died on Nov. 11, 1974. Surviving are one stepson (Robert L. Garber), one stepdaughter (Joyce Scott), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Erma Martin, Mrs. Louella Smith, and Mrs. Gladys Burkholder). She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

GREINER, Beulah G., daughter of Amos G. and Selina (GOOD) Greiner, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., June 1, 1895; died of a cardiac arrest at General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 21, 1984; aged 89 y. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of Rissers Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Miller Funeral Home on Dec. 24, in charge of Ralph Ginder and Elmer Hertzler; interment in Hill Church Cemetery.

HERSHBERGER, Alta, daughter of Alexander and Jane (MILLER) HOSTETLER, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1892; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home on Dec. 7, 1984; aged 92 y. On Oct. 24, 1914, she was married to Len Hershberger, who died on Feb. 7, 1983. Surviving are 4 sons (James, Edward, Herman, and Loren), 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Gladys ­ Mrs. Alvin Schloneger and Mattie ­ Mrs. Ralph Zook). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

HOCHSTEDLER, Mary Alice, daughter of Sam . and Lizzie (OTTO) Hochstedler, was born in Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1942; died of cancer on Nov. 19, 1984; aged 42 y. Surviving are 8 sisters (Ruth, Cora, Lydia, Lavina, Viola, Martha ­ Mrs. Chris J. Helmuth; Alta Fern ­ Mrs. Victor Kropf, and Darlene ­ Mrs. John H. Miller) and 4 brothers (Wesley, Jonas, Monroe, and Nelson). She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister (Verna). She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 15, in charge of John L. Hershberger and Perry L. Miller; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

KENDLE, Irene, daughter of E. T. A. and Katie Ann (MAST) ZOOK, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1911; died of lymphoma at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1984; aged 73 y. On Sept. 2, 1934, she was married to Frank Kendle, who died on Oct.. 14, 1983. Surviving are 3 daughters (Janice ­ Mrs. Vance Williams; Allene ­ Mrs. Harry Weibel; and Myrna ­ Mrs. Anthony Uhler), 5 grandchildren, and 2 brothers Ralph and Palmer Zook). She was preceded in death by one son and one brother. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 18, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

MILLER, Fannie Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (BEACHY) BEACHY, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Mar. 5, 1924, died of injuries suffered in a car accident on Nov. 13, 1984; aged 60 y. On Nov. 28, 1946, she was married to Ora W. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, one son (Merle), 5 daughters (Mary ­ Mrs. Merle Hochstedler; Linda ­ Mrs. Arnold Shetler; Rosetta ­ Mrs. Leonard Shetler; Eileen, and Leora Miller), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Floyd, Alvin, and Mose Beachy), and 6 sisters (Esther Beachy; Mary ­ Mrs. Rose Gingerich; Verna ­ Mrs. David Yoder; Bertha Beachy; Wilma ­ Mrs. Ray Gingerich ­ and Clara ­ Mrs. Edwin Yoder). She was preceded in death by one son (Norman). She was a member of Fairview Mennonite church. Funeral services were held at Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 15, in charge of John L. Hershberger, Perry L. Miller, and Mel Shetler; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

MILLER, Lee J., son of Alton and Polly (HOSTETLER) Miller, was born at LaGrange Co., Ind., Oct. 21, 1907; died of cancer at his home in Portland, Ore., Nov. 1, 1984; aged 77 y. On Apr. 22, 1928, he was married to Ruth TROYER, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Dorcas Ruth Eash, Mary Catherine Burhenn, Martha Ellen Hartman, and Esther Louise Miller), 5 sons (David Lee, Silas J., John L., Abram J., and Forest James), 22 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, one sister (Maude Rheinheimer), one stepsister (Ida Mishler), and one half sister (Mae Miller). He was preceded in death by one brother (Amos Miller), one sister (Celesty Mishler), and one stepbrother (Orie Schrock). He was ordained deacon in 1934 and as bishop in 1945, and served the Shore Mennonite Church. He was a member of Portland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 4 in charge of Marlin Kym; interment in Sunset Hills Memorial Park. A Memorial service was held at the Shore Mennonite Church on Nov. 18, in charge of William Hooley and Orval Miller.

PAMER, Laurence, was born at Gyorkny, Hungary, July 6, 1932; died of a cardiac arrest at Sarasota, Fla., Dec 28, 1984; aged 52 y. On Oct. 1954 he was married to Margaret BEACHY, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters (Peggy Plavnicky and Jana Mills), one son (Laurence Pamer, Jr. ) one sister (Resi Gongel), and 4 brothers (Paul, John, Matthew, and Adam). He was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 31, in charge of Stanlee D. Kauffman and John H. Shenk; interment in Sarasota Memorial Park.

RESH, Andrew and Samuel, infant twin sons of Charles and Charlotte (BRENNEMAN) Resh, were born at Morgantown, W. Va., Nov. 27, 1984; died at University Medical Center in W. Va., several hours after birth. Surviving are their parents, one sister (Elizabeth), 2 brothers (Hadley and Christopher), maternal grandparents (Elmer and Nellie Brenneman), and paternal grandmother (Anna Resh Heller). Graveside services were held at the Glade Mennonite Church Cemetery on Nov. 30, in charge of Kenneth E. Zehr.

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ALBRECHT, Emmanuel, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (ROPP) Albrecht, was born in Milverton, Ont., Feb. 26, 1896; died of a heart attack at Goshen, Ind., Jan. 3, 1985; aged 88 y. On Nov. 29, 1829, he was married to Kathryn SHETLER, who died on Apr. 10, 1982. Surviving are 6 children (Ray A., Nevin, Norman, Erlis, Verda, and E. J.), 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one sister (Rachel Gunden). He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Luke Yoder, Kenneth Dietzel, and Don Patterson; interment in church cemetery.

BOSHART, Arthur E., son of Peter S. and Sarah (EICHER) Boshart, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, Jan. 5, 1905; died of heart failure at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 3, 1985; aged 80 y. On Nov. 20, 1930, he was married to Stella M. GRABER, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Royden Boshart), one daughter (Joretta ­ Mrs. Harlan Hochstetler), 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 5, in charge of Oliver Yutzy and Glen Richard; interment in Bethel Cemetery.

EIGSTI, LeRoy Gayle, son of Noah and Anna (SALTZMAN) Eigsti, was born in Flanagan, Ill., Jan. 12, 1920; died at Good Samaritan Home, Flanagan, Jan. 4, 1985; aged 64 y. Surviving is one brother (Ronald) He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 7, in charge of Lester Zook and Edwin Statler; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

HANDRICH, Marie S., daughter of George and Anabelle (HARBAUGH) TROYER, was born at Canton, Ohio, Nov 20, 1896; died at Mio, Mich., Nov. 17, 1984; aged nearly 88 y. On May 10, 1917, she was married to Will Handrich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Donna ­ Mrs. Floyd Esch; Rhoda ­ Mrs. Emerson Yordy; and Paula ­ Mrs. Eli Stoltzfus), 2 sons (Virgil and John), 16 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 17, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Kenneth Handrich; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

HERSHBERGER, Rosa M., was born in South Dakota, Dec. 27, 1892; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Dec 20, 1984; aged 82 y. She was married to Josiah Hershberger, who died on Jul 28, 1938. Surviving are 3 sons (Roy, Chester, and Edwin), 13 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 22, in charge of Darrel M. Hostetler and Harvey Chupp; interment in Shore Cemetery.

HUNSBERGER, Abram J., son of Jacob and Emma Jane (JONES) Hunsberger, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Apr. 19, 1899; died at Phoenixville (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 27, 1984; aged 85 y. On Feb. 17, 1921, he was married to Elizabeth Histand, who died on Dec. 14, 1967. On Oct. 29, 1979, he was married to Mae (Moyer) Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (David M., A. Franklin, Norman Willis, and Walter I.), 2 stepdaughters (Doris ­ Mrs. Raymond Rearich and Norma ­ Mrs. Donald Smith), 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one brother (William J.). He was a member of Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 31, in charge of Norman G. Kolb and C. Ralph Malin; interment in Providence Mennonite Church Cemetery.

MARTIN, Owen Paul, son of Edward and Martha Martin, was born in Harrisonburg, Va., May 17, 1917; died of an aneurysm at Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 22, 1984; aged 67 y. On Sept. 20, 1940, he was married to Mary Olive CHRISTOPHEL, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wendell, John, and Millard Martin), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Mary Hershberger), and 2 brothers (Ellis and Robert Martin). He was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of Dorsa J. Mishler, Ron Martin, and Oscar Sheets; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

MILLER, Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel and Anna SCHWEITZER, was born at Milford, Neb., Mar. 26, 1892; died at Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 25, 1984; aged 92 y. On Apr. 12, 1910, she was married to Joseph W. Miller, who died on June 16, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons (Milton, Victor, Harold, and Wayne), one daughter (Valme ­ Mrs. Harry Roth), 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Orval and Dan), and 3 sisters (Martha Roth, Agnes ­ Mrs. Floyd Steckley, and Stella Schweitzer). She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, 2 brothers and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 28, in charge of Ed Miller and Cloy Roth; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.

SHAFFER, Ralph Benjamin, son of Frank and Ella MATTI Shaffer, was born at North Canton, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1909; died of cancer at his home in Mount Crawford, Va., Dec. 27, 1984; aged 75 y. On Oct. 26, 1939, he was married to Irene Conrad, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Esther Will, Mary Shaffer, Martha Hensley, and Vera Shaffer), 2 sons (Benjamin and Robert), and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Ohio. Funeral services were held at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 30, in charge of Roy D. Roth; interment in Pike Mennonite Church Cemetery.

WAMBOLD, Gertrude C., daughter of Ambrose and Lizzie (CLEMMER) Wambold, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Dec. 7, 1898; died at Souderton, Pa., Jan. 1, 1985; aged 86 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Bessie ­ Mrs. Enos Godshall and Emma C. Wambold). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home Chapel, Jan. 4, in charge of Curtis Bergey and Floyd Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

WEBER, Aaron B., son of Franklin and Anna (BAUMAN) Weber, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Feb. 11, 1890; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Dec. 11, 1984; aged 94 y. On Jan. 26, 1915, he was married to Hannah M. Weber, who died on Dec. 16, 1983. Surviving are 3 sons (Levi, Nelson, and Aden), one daughter (Mrs. Lena Wideman), 19 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Edgar). He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 14, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in church cemetery.

YODER, Florence S., daughter of Newberry and Katie (SWARTZ) KELLER,, was born in Pipersville, Pa., June 25, 1904; died at her home in Boyertown, Pa., Dec. 31, 1984; aged 80 y. She was married to Willis DETWEILER, who died in 1927. In 1928, she was married to Wilmer R. Yoder, who died in 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (E. Kathryn ­ Mrs. Alvin F. Detweiler, and Ruth Y. ­ Mrs. Walter Hackman), 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Elsie High and Mrs. Anna Alderfer), and 2 brothers (Norman and Howard). She was a member of Boyertown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 3, in charge of Winfield M. Ruth; interment in Deep Run East Mennonite Cemetery.

YODER, Truman, son of Frank and Cora (MILLER)Yoder, was born at Topeka, Ind., Aug. 27, 1913; died of a heart attack at Fort Pierce, Fla., Dec. 13, 1984; aged 71 y. On Nov. 9, 1935, he was married to Ruth BYLER, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Janet ­ Mrs. Paul Slabaugh; and Janice ­ Mrs. Paul Cavendor), 3 sons (Dean, Glenn, and Delbert), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Loretta ­ Mrs. Levi Miller), and one brother (Stanley). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Dec. 19, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Transcribed by Janet Hall, Rhode Island