Gospel Herald Obituaries - July, 1985

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Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 27 -July 2, 1985, page 474.

Bohn.- Eleanor Anna, daughter of Cecil and Vivian (Deck) Tabb, was born at Newton, Ill., June 9, 1914; died at Good Samaritan Center, Manson, Iowa, June 6, 1985; aged nearly 71 y. On Nov. 26, 1931, she was married to Joseph A. Bohn, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Melva-Mrs. Harold Pelz and Hazel-Mrs. Paul Conley), 2 sons (Frances and Joseph, Jr.), 18 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Bernard Staley and Melva-Mrs. Elmer Wheeler). Funeral services were held at Manson Mennonite Church on June 10, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Hunsberger.- Rachel L., daughter of Daniel and Esther (Detweiler) Leatherman, was born at Dublin, Pa., Jan. 20, 1895; died of a cardiac arrest at Souderton, Pa., June 5, 1985; aged 90 y. On May 11, 1918, she was married to Horace H. Hunsberger, who died on Aug. 23, 1937. Also surviving are 2 sons (Daniel L. and Ralph L.), 13 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Henry L.). She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on June 8, in charge of Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Landis.- Miriam E., daughter of Abram B. and Mary (Snavely) Herr, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 19, 1905; died of cardiac respiratory arrest at the White Hall-Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster Pa., June 3, 1985; aged 80 y. On Oct. 25, 1927, she was married to Walter M. Landis, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Velma M., Helen L. Ali, and Clara E.), 3 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Anna Kreider). She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 7, in charge of Leon Oberholtzer, Paul Clark, and Benjamin Clark; interment in the church cemetery.

Zimmerman.- Rosa Ellen, was born at Lyle, Okla., Feb. 8, 1902; died at Siesta Nursing Home, Pratt, Kans., May 31, 1985; aged 83 y. On Sept. 15, she was married to Harry Zimmerman, who died on June 15, 1961. Surviving are 2 sons (Jimmie and Frank), 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Protection Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 3, in charge of Henry Niermann; interment in the church cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 28 - July 9, 1985, page 490.

Berry.- Mary, daughter of George and Nora (Waller, Hallard) Link, was born June 22, 1922; died of cancer at Lima, Ohio, May 8, 1985; aged 62 y. On Nov. 5, 1943, she was married to Melvin Berry, who survives. Also surviving are one son (M. Daniel), one daughter (Diane Sue Berry), one granddaughter, and 3 brothers (Kenneth Hallard, Charles Link, and Don Link). She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 11, in charge of Richard Martin and Larry Rohrer; interment in Salem Cemetery.

Cross.- Velma Ruth, daughter of Menno and Margaret (Gsell) Steiner, was born in Oscoda Co., Mich., June 1, 1913; died of a heart attack at her home in Fairview, Mich., June 1, 1985; aged 72 y. On Dec. 20, 1933, she was married to Ralph G. Cross, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Marcia Kelly, Margaret Gerber, and Becka Erridge), 2 sons (Richard and Robert), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Lloyd Steiner), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Alta Kauffman, Mrs. Verle Smith, Mrs. Cevilla Detweiler, and Mrs. Edna Eash). She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 4, in charge of Virgil Hershberger; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Dagen.- Florence, daughter of Martin and Amanda Lefever, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 7, 1896; died of cancer at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., May 27, 1985; aged 88 y. On Mar. 23, 1923, she was married to Jacob L. Dagen, who died on Dec. 25, 1978. Surviving are one daughter (Reba-Mrs. Carl Martin), 3 sons (Paul L., Jacob L., and Lester L.), 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Edna Wimer and Verna Shimp). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of Byerland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 30, in charge of Ernest Hess, Ralph Linder, and James Hess; interment in the Byerland Cemetery.

Ehrisman.- Joe, son of Joe and Katie (Schantz) Ehrisman, was born in Rolf, Iowa, Nov. 18, 1906; died of cancer at St. Luke's Hospital, Sioux City, Iowa, June 16, 1985; aged 78 y. On Sept. 26, 1933, he was married to Ella Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gene and Wayne), one daughter (Irene-Mrs. Gene Martin), and 2 brothers (William and Walter). He was a member of Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of Ivan Troyer; interment in Beemer Cemetery.

Headings.- Bertha Gertrude, daughter of Jacob A. and Malinda (Huber) Good, was born at Elida, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1900; died at the Homestead Nursing Home, Lancaster, Ohio, June 12, 1985; aged 84 y. On Nov. 3, 1923, she was married to Chester Norris, who died on July 3, 1953. On Aug. 19, 1961, she was married to Milton Headings who died on Nov. 14, 1972. Surviving are 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 7 step-children, 29 step-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Pearley and Virgil Good), and 2 sisters (Laura Good and Zelma George). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. Roy Plank), a stillborn daughter, one sister (Edna Brenneman), and one brother (Ellis). She was a member of the Turkey Run Mennonite Church, where a memorial service was held in charge of Carl Wesselhoeft and Robert Fisher; interment in Turkey Run Cemetery.

Miller.- Claude, son of John E. and Amanda (Johns) Miller, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., May 22, 1896; died at his home in Shipshewana, May 25, 1985; aged 89 y. On Apr. 14, 1917, he was married to Edna ___, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Francis-Mrs. Richard Hooley, Agnes-Mrs. Jesse Riegsecker, and Mary-Mrs. Dale Hartzler), one son (Claude E. Miller), 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ralph S.). He was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 28, in charge of Orville G. Miller and Dorsa Mishler; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Oswald.- Mary, daughter of Nathan and Masa (Hershberger) Schrock, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1910; died at Dover (Ohio) Union Hospital, Apr. 23, 1985; aged 74 y. On Mar. 14, 1936, she was married to Atlee W. Oswald, who died on Apr. 18, 1980. Surviving are one daughter (Mazie-Mrs. Robert D. Miller), one son (Ted), 4 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Katheryn Schrock, Esther Gerber, Dorothy Beachy, and Anna Jean Troyer), and 4 brothers (Paul, Howard, Nolan, and Robert Schrock). She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 26, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in church cemetery.

Reesor.- Erma M., daughter of Ernest and Ina Reesor, was born in Scarborough Twp., Ont., Aug. 8, 1925; died of cancer on June 11, 1985; aged 59 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Helen Bomberger and Doris Garber). She was a member of Rehoboth Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 15, in charge of Mark N. Lehman; interment in Momence Cemetery.

Ward.- Abigail Ruth Elva, daughter of John J., Sr., and Bonnie Lee (Guise) Ward, was born and died on May 6, 1985. She is survived by one brother (John J., Jr.), one sister (Tommie E. Smith), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. George A Ward). A graveside service was held at Stonybrook Mennonite Cemetery in charge of David K Stoltzfus.

Yoder.- Howard, son of Valentine and Julian (Thomas) Yoder, was born at Johnstown Pa., Aug. 14, 1901; died at Sarasota, Fla., June 10, 1985; aged 83 y. On Aug. 19, 1951, he was married to Elsie Griffith who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Cheryl Lycans), 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Emma Kaufman and Lizzie Yoder). He was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota, Fla., June 12, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr.; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Yoder.- Nora J., daughter of John A. and Emma Jane (Gashau) Blough, was born in Somerset Co., June 1, 1901; died in Somerset Co., Pa., June 17, 1985; aged 84 y. On June 21, 1930, she was married to Morgan A. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David A.), 3 daughters (Ruth L., Martha A.-Mrs. Robert Bowman, and Lois J.-Mrs. Robert August), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Merle Blough), and 3 sisters (Edith Weaver-Mann, Ruth Stoltzfus, and Erma Black). She was a member of Kaufman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 20, in charge of Stanley R. Freed and Aldus Wingard; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 29 -July 16, 1985, page 506.

Eschliman.- William E., son of John and Amelia (Weaver) Eschliman, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Mar. 6, 1892; died at Orrville, Ohio, June 14, 1985; aged 93 y. In September 1927, he was married to Carolyn Amstutz, who died in July 1969. Surviving are one daughter (LaVonne-Mrs. James Miller), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Sam J.), and 2 sisters (Nora and Irene Eschliman). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (John and Ray). He was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 23, in charge of Carl Newswanger and Frank Sturpe; interment in Martins Cemetery.

Evans.- Lillian, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Denlinger) Musser, was born at Kinzers, Pa., Jan 17, 1883; died at Stevens, Pa., June 24, 1985; aged 102 y. On Oct. 8, 1917, she was married to Paul Z. Evans, who died in 1932. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Arline-Mrs. Monroe Widders), 2 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Furman Funeral Home, June 28, in charge of James R. Hess and Glen A. Roth; interment in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery.

Garber.- Sharon Sue, daughter of Enos and Esther (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Goshen, Ind., July 27, 1951; died of cancer at Bristol, Ind., May 25, 1985; aged 33 y. She was married to Terry Garber, who survives. Surviving are 5 children (Trennis, Sheldon, Jennifer, Todd, ard Jed), her parents, maternal grandmother (Mrs. Menno D. Yoder), one sister (Marcia-Mrs. Jerry Kindy), and one brother (Michael). She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 28, in charge of R. Herbert Minnich, Norman Maust, and John S. Steiner; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Gerig.- Bertha, daughter of Jacob B. and Mary (Reck) Boshart, was born at Milford, Nebr., Apr. 2, 1905; died of a cardiac arrest at Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon, Oreg., Apr. 7, 1985; aged 80 y. On Oct. 21, 1921, she was married to Henry C. Gerig, who died on Aug. 23, 1982. Surviving are 4 daughters (Marjorie-Mrs. Alfred El Nofziger, Shirley-Mrs. G. Wayne Call, Virginia Gerig, and Grace-Mrs. Earl A. Miller), 3 sons (Henry C., Jr., Paul W., and Rex D.), 22 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son. She was a member of Lebanon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Richard Headings; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Hartzler.- Jesse D., son of Amos J. and Mattie Hartzler, was born at East Lynn, Mo., May 15, 1897; died at Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, June 8, 1985; aged 88 y. On Feb. 12, 1922, he was married to Ada P. Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (La Verne-Mrs. Lowell Wolfer and Orpha-Mrs. Richard Yoder), 4 sons (Victor, Dale, Orval, and Bob), 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Prudence Pickett). He was preceded in death by one son (Maurice), 2 half-sisters and one half-brother. He was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 11, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Hooley.- Bessie, daughter of John D. and Melinda (Mehl) Miller, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 16, 1900; died at Waterloo, Ind., June 19, 1985; aged 84 y. On Jan. 22, 1927, she was married to Daniel D. Hooley, who died on Feb. 2, 1979. Surviving are 3 daughters (Neva-Mrs. Ben Graber, Marilyn-Mrs. Ernest Eicher, and Carolyn-Mrs. Jerry Rodman), 5 sons (Robert, John, Richard, Randall, and Larry), 32 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Perry, Harold, and Vernon Miller). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Harold and Maurice). She was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 21, in charge of Sylvester Haarer and Eugene Bontrager; interment in Forest Grove Cemetery.

Kauffman.- M. John, son of Joseph and Kate (Gunden) Kauffman, was born at Shelbyville, Ill., Apr. 18, 1915; died of acute myocardial infarction at Goshen, Ind., May 28, 1985; aged 70 y. On Nov. 8, 1936, he was married to Katie Keim, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Phyllis-Mrs. Frank Kurtz, Lila-Mrs. Steve Miller, and Mary-Mrs. Paul R. Hershberger), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandson, a twin sister (Mary Kauffman), 2 brothers (William and Vernon), and one half-brother (Melvin). He was preceded in death by one brother (Orie). In 1957 he was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Pleasant View congregation for 25 years. He was a member of Pleasant View, where funeral services were held on May 31, in charge of John Steiner, R. Herbert Minnich, and Norman Maust; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Leis.- Barbara, died at Tavistock, Ont., May 28, 1985; aged 98 y. She was married to Christian Leis, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Daniel, Millis, Oscar, and Elton), 3 daughters (Aleda-Mrs. Wilfred Bender, Katie-Mrs. Leander Ramseyer, and Violet), 34 grandchildren, 109 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Emma-Mrs. Sylvester Baer), one brother (Joel), 2 stepbrothers (Daniel and Jacob), and one stepsister (Mrs. Katie Ruby). Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on May 31, in charge of Gordon Bauman and Henry Yantzi; interment in East Zorra Cemetery.

Martin.- Barbara Helena, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Beachy) Wertz, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, June 15, 1884; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, June 3, 1985; aged 100 y. On Dec. 7, 1916, she was married to Ernest Martin, who died in 1972. An infant daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Powell Funeral Home, June 6, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Ruth.- Naomi, daughter of Isaac and Maggie (Fulmer) Ruth, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., July 13, 1918; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 28, 1985; aged 66 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Clarence and Ernest) and 2 sisters (Esther Moyer and Dorothy Beiler). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on July 2, in charge of Samuel Janzen, Gerald Clemmer, Russell B. Musselman, and Curtis Godshall; interment in Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery.

Short.- Mary Ann, daughter of Amos and Amanda (Wyse) Schmucker, was born near Stryker, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1894; died at her home at Archbold, Ohio, June 21, 1985; aged 90 y. On Dec. 1, 1914, she was married to Clarence Short, who died on July 27, 1966. Surviving are 3 sons (Ben, Dale, and R. Dean Short), 2 daughters (Lillian-Mrs. Ora Aeschliman and Berneda-Mrs. Lawrence King), 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Alfred and Harvey Schmucker), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Roth and Mrs. Pearl Aschliman). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 24, in charge of Ellis Croyle; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Wenger.- Jewel Leanne, daughter of Lester N. and Mary Wenger, was born at Lancaster, Pa., June 25, 1971; died unexpectedly following surgery at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., June 18, 1985; aged 13 y. Surviving are her mother (Mary Wenger Hershey), her stepfather (Floyd Hershey), one brother (J. David Wenger), 3 sisters (Judy L.-Mrs. Curtis Ashburn, Janice L.-Mrs. Steve Sizemore, and Joanne L.-Mrs. Ronald Geib), one stepsister (Eileen-Mrs. Paul Newcomer), and 2 stepbrothers (F. Leslie and Carl Hershey). She was preceded in death by her father. She attended Mt. Vernon Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mellingers Mennonite Church on June 22, in charge of J. Vernon Myers and Curtis Ashburn; interment in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 30 -July 23, 1985, page 522.

Culp.- Paul D., son of Charles and Phoebe (Sears) Culp, was born at Tiskilwa, Ill., July 14, 1910; died at Pekin Hospital, Pekin, Ill., June 29, 1985; aged 74. He was preceded in death by one sister. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 2, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Science Ridge Cemetery.

Diers.- Mayme Vernelda, daughter of Christian and Ida (Wyse) Roth, was born at Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 8, 1910; died of cancer at Burlington Medical Center, Burlington, Iowa, June 29, 1985; aged 74 y. On Mar. 12, 1941, she was married to Dale Diers, who died on Feb. 8, 1984. Surviving are 3 sisters (Ada Leichty, Beulah Barren, and Velma Smith) and one stepbrother (Dallas Miller). She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 2, in charge of Kenneth Steckly and Oliver Yutzy; interment in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery.

Greene.- J. Carl, son of Harim and Susie (McClamey) Greene, was born in Lee County, Va., May 19, 1903; died at Durham, N.C., in June 23, 1985; aged 82 y. On Apr. 16, 1927, he was married to Mary Floyd, who died on June 9, 1979. Surviving are one son (Edgar), 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Billy Jean Slemp, Geneva Gibbons, Julia Statzer, and Fannie Olinger), and one brother (V.C.). He was a member of Durham Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hudson Funeral Chapel on June 26, in charge of Frank E. Nice; interment in Maplewood Cemetery.

Lehman.- Louise, daughter of Ira E. and Nora A. (Cordell) Eshleman, was born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 16, 1905; died at Menno-Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, Md., June 3, 1985; aged 79 y. On June 25, 1927, she was married to David H. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Norman Kreider and Gladys-Mrs. Galen Buckwalter), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Charles and John Eshleman), and one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Norman Martin). She was a member of Marion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 6, in charge of Merle Cordell and James Beachy; interment in the church cemetery.

Martin.- Norman H., son of Abram and Susan (Horst) Martin was born at Paramount, Md., Sept. 18, 1910; died at the Chambersburg Hospital on Mar. 16, 1985; aged 74 y. On July 13, 1933, he was married to Elizabeth Eshleman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lester E. and N. Harold), 2 daughters (Frances Diller and Lorraine Eby), 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, stepmother (Martha Strite Martin), 5 brothers (Clyde, Raymond, John, Russell, and Lloyd), and 2 sisters (Mabel Horst and Edna Kuhns). On Dec. 14, 1937, he was ordained to the ministry and served the congregations of Marion, Cedar Street, Williamson, and Salem Ridge. He was a member of Salem Ridge, where funeral services were held on Mar. 20, in charge of Merle Cordell, Mahlon Eshleman, and Joe Martin; interment in Marion Church Cemetery.

Miller.- Lydia Susan, daughter of Andrew and Barbara (Martin) Birkey, was born at Oberlin, Kans., Dec. 3, 1895; died at Seward, Nebr., June 23, 1985; aged 89 y. On Dec. 30, 1914, she was married to Ammon M. Miller, who died on Apr. 23, 1973. Surviving are 4 sons (Kermit, Merle, Richard, and Clifford), one daughter (Barbara-Mrs. Earl Stutzman), 25 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, one brother (Reuben), and one sister (Mrs. Mary Stutzman). She was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 27, in charge of Oliver Roth and Lloyd Gingerich; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Milo D., son of David and Susanna (Mast) Stutzman, was born in Milford, Nebr., Jan. 18, 1886; died at Municipal Hospital, Tofield, Alta., June 13 1985; aged 99 y. 0n May 30, 1907, he was married to Barbara Birky, who died on Apr. 29, 1952. On Apr. 2, 1958, he was married to Salina Swartzentruber, who died on Oct. 2, 1984. Surviving are 2 sons (David and Nathan), 3 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Harold Lauber, Verba-Mrs. Boyd Stauffer, and Fern-Mrs. Joseph Roth), 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Two grandsons preceded him in death. In 1913 he was ordained as a deacon and in 1914 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Salem congregation at Tofield. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 17, in charge of Harold Boettger and Paul Voegtlin; interment in Salem Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Sophia K., daughter of Harry and Carrie (French) Yoder, was born in Bratton Twp., Pa., Nov. 11, 1921; died of cancer at Centre Community Hospital, State College, Pa., June 25, 1985; aged 63 y. Surviving are her mother, 3 brothers (Ambrose, Raymond, and Daniel), and one sister (Corena-Mrs. Wilmer Stauffer). She was a member of Mattawana Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 28, in charge of Leon Yoder and Charles Kauffman; interment in Mattawana Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 31 -July 30, 1985, page 538.

Gehman.- Abraham G., son of David S. and Lavina H. Gehman, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 27, 1890; died at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, Wadsworth, Ohio, June 30, 1985; aged 94 y. On July 2, 1921, he was married to Mary H. Kulp, who died on Oct. 19, 1938. Surviving are 3 daughters (Elizabeth, Bertha, and Lavina Gehman), one son (David), 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held at Bethel Mennonite Church on July 3, in charge of Ed Yoder, and at Bally Mennonite Meetinghouse, Bally, Pa., July 4, in charge of Norman Kolb; interment in Hereford Cemetery.

Good.- Ross Richard, son of Joseph D. and Anna B. (Martin) Good, was born in Hopedale, Ill., June 4, 1916; died of a heart attack on July 5, 1985; aged 69 y. On Mar. 17, 1937, he was married to Ella Owen, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James and Dennis), 3 daughters (Anna Mae Manago, Joy Peterson, and Faith Ediger), 18 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 3 brothers (Leonard, Wilmer, and Ralph), and 2 sisters (Irene Freyenberger and Nettie Lampel). He was preceded in death by one brother (Marvin) and one sister (Clara Tyson). He was a member of Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on July 9, in charge of David Mann and Stanley Weaver; interment in Phoenix Memorial Park, Phoenix, Ariz.

Kolb.- William, son of Tobias and Mary (Silvius) Kolb, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Apr. 5, 1892; died of cancer on July 1, 1985; aged 93 y. In 1916, he was married to Ida Greaser, who died in 1966. In 1969, he was married to Verna Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Wilma-Mrs. Lloyd Basinger and Margaret-Mrs. L. A. Castro), 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary Shonk). He was preceded in death by 2 stillborn daughters and 3 sisters (Lydia Horrisberger, Susan Horrisberger, and Amanda Petersheim). He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 1, in charge of Fred Augsburger and Glen Martin; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Litwiller.- Alvin E., son of Benjamin and Emma (Litwiller) Litwiller, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Jan. 18, 1901; died at Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., July 6, 1985; aged 84 y. On May 9, 1937, he was married to Mildred M. Mount, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary Sisley), 4 sons (Milton, Earl, Marvin, and Dean), 7 grandchildren, and one sister (Estella Litwiller). He was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 11, in charge of H. James Smith; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin.- Joseph Preston, son of David H. and Mary (Horst) Martin, was born near Reid, Md., Nov. 16, 1898; died in Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., Mar. 15, 1985; aged 86 y. On Apr. 17, 1917, he was married to Mamie Reiff, who died on Sept. 16, 1976. On Apr. 17, 1977, he was married to Ada Gieb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Mervin B. and Dale E.), one daughter (Arlene-Mrs. George Mark), 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 stepchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, and one sister (Martha-Mrs. Howard F. Lehman). He was preceded in death by one son (Glenn) and 2 children who died in infancy. He was a member of Mount Olive Mennonite Church, where services were held on Mar. 19, in charge of Glenn E. Martin and Adam Martin; interment in Reiff's Cemetery.

Neff.- Ella W., daughter of Eli and Lillie (Wenger) Witmer, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 22, 1894; died in Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., June 18, 1985; aged 90 y. On Nov. 27, 1917, she was married to Emanuel C. Neff, who died on Oct. 20, 1976. Surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Harold Denlinger and Arlene-Mrs. Wilmer Rohrer), 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel W. and Caleb W. Witmer), and 3 sisters (Anna Brackbill, Esther Landis, and Eva Martin). She was preceded in death by one sister (Ada Shank) and one brother (Enos W. Witmer). She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 20, in charge of Clair Eby, Fred Martin, and Delmar Sauder; interment in the Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Levi, son of Levi B. and Elizabeth (Hartzler) Yoder, was born at Belleville, Pa., Jan. 30, 1896; died at Akron, N.Y., June 26, 1985; aged 89 y. On Jan. 16, 1926, he was married to Ida Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Helen Schrock), 2 sons (Melvin and Donald), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Elizabeth Woodiwiss). He was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 2 brothers. He was a member of Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29, in charge of Howard S. Bauman; interment in Good Cemetery.

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