Albrecht.- Daniel M., son of Peter D. and Ethel (Fosdick) Albrecht, was born in Waldo Twp., Ill., Feb. 9, 1922; died at his home in Flanagan, Ill., Sept. 3, 1985; aged 63 y. On Aug. 25, 1946, he was married to Irma Bowen, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Peter and David), one daughter (Nadine Albrecht), one granddaughter, and one sister (Lois Zehr). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 5, in charge of Lester Zook and Jack Stalter; interment in Waldo Twp. Cemetery.
Birky.- Amon William, son of Joseph E. and Amelia C. (Lund) Birky, was born at Oberlin, Kans., Aug. 23, 1893; died at Good Samaritan Hospital, Corvallis, Oreg., Aug. 22, 1985; aged 92 y. On Oct. 30, 1913, he was married to Katie Elizabeth Troyer, who died on Sept. 30, 1983. Surviving are 2 sons (Dale and Glen), 4 daughters (Lola Nofziger, Lois-Mrs. Irvin Gerig, Faye-Mrs. Howard Claassen, and Stella-Mrs. Christ Schantz), 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Lydia Steckley, Emma Jantzi, and Ada Roth). He was preceded in death by 2 sons, one daughter, one brother, and one sister. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church.
Driver.- Ruel W., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Weaver) Rhodes, was born on Nov. 23, 1914; died of a heart attack on June 19, 1985; aged 70 y. On Jan. 2, 1939, he was married to Clara Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Twila-Mrs. Dean Vines and Velma-Mrs. David Harner), one son (Vernon), 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Ruth- Mrs. Aaron Burkholder, Martha-Mrs. Paul Wenger, Mary Frances-Mrs. Alva Showalter, and Naomi-Mrs. Ornan Huber), and 2 brothers (Fred and David). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter and one brother. On Nov. 12, 1961, he was ordained as a minister and served the congregation at Stuarts Draft, Va. Funeral services were held at the Stuarts Draft Mennonite Church on June 22, in charge of Charles Ramsey, Paul Barnhart, Mervin Shirk, and Del Keeney; interment in the Springdale Church Cemetery.
Eckert.- Harvey W., son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Eckert, was born at Lititz, Pa., Sept. 12, 1900; died at Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Sept. 2, 1985; aged 84 y. On Sept. 12, 1928, he was married to Bertha Sensenig, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard S.), 2 daughters (Arlene E.-Mrs. Harold M. Horst and Lorraine-Mrs. Samuel R. Sensenig), one foster son (Bruce E. Sensenig), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and one sister (Katie Gilbert). He was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 5, in charge of Paul Hollinger, J. Elvin Martin, and Titus Zimmerman; interment in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.
Handrich.- Eleanor, daughter of Fred and Lizzie Kauffman, was born in Oscoda Co., Mich., Nov. 25, 1922; died of a malignant brain tumor at St. Marys Hospital, Saginaw, Mich., Aug. 18, 1985; aged 62 y. On Mar. 28, 1951, she was married to Reuben Handrich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Ilene Riegel, Martha Handrich, Agnes Rexrode, and Elsie Handrich), 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 20, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Ellsworth Handrich; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Lehman.- Ernest W., son of Hiram J. and Mary (Thomas) Lehman, was born at Boswell, Pa., July 27, 1921; died of a heart attack at Hollsopple, Pa., July 27, 1985; aged 64 y. On June 9, 1945, he was married to Grace Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lois Snader, Mary Witmer, and Debra Howard), 2 sons (Joel and Jonathan), 5 grandchildren, and 5 brothers (Elvin, Leon, Owen, Earl, and Richard). He was a member of Thomas Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Norman Moyer and Elam Glick; interment in Thomas Mennonite Cemetery.
Meyers.- Clayton L., was born in Baden, Ont., June 7, 1903; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 30, 1985; aged 82 y. He was married to Clara Priebe and later to Ruth Kufske, both of whom preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Arnold and Earl), one daughter (Marjorie-Mrs. Lennis Gingerich), one stepdaughter (Mary-Mrs. Roy Gascho), 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Priscilla Rodewohlt). He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller.- Edna Faye, daughter of Andrew and Emma Miller, was born in Millersburg, Ohio, May 30, 1958; died at Geauga Community Hospital on Aug. 10, 1985; aged 27 yrs. Surviving are her mother, stepfather (Adam Borntreger), one sister (Betty Troyer), one brother (Robert Miller), stepsister (Bertha Gingerich) and stepbrother (Basil Borntreger). Her father preceded her in death in 1961. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of Bruce Lyndaker, Fremon Mast, and Sam Fisher; and at Winesburg, Ohio, in charge of Albert Schlabach; interment in Winesburg Cemetery.
Miller.- Martha M., was born at Arthur, Ill., Aug. 14, 1897; died at Greencroft Nursing Center on Aug. 30, 1985; aged 88 y. On Oct. 15, 1914, she was married to John K. Miller, who died on Aug. 25, 1964. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Dorothy Collins and Pauline-Mrs. Andrew Otto), 2 sons (Howard and Don L.), 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Geneva Berkey), one son (Charles), 4 brothers, and one sister. She was a member of North Main Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of John C. King; interment in South Union Cemetery.
Musselman.- Arthur B., son of Samuel Z. and Ruth (Batterman) Musselman, was born at Gettysburg, Pa., Jan. 8, 1922; died of a heart attack at Gettysburg Hospital on Aug. 18, 1985; aged 63 y. On June 14, 1942, he was married to Mildred Musselman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Carolyn Sell, Joanne Musselman, and Audrey Rapp), one son (Larry Musselman), 3 sisters (Ruthanna Brooks, Martha Fehring, and Miriam Esh), and 3 brothers (Melvin, Richard, and Glenn). He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 21, in charge of Dennis R. Kuhns and Robert Shreiner; interment in Mummasburg Cemetery.
Potts.- Sarah Ann, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ellen (Gregory) Reese, was born at West Houghton, England, Apr. 6, 1896; died at Smith Institute, Saegertown, Pa., June 27, 1985; aged 89 y. She was married to John R. Potts, who died on Mar. 11, 1960. Surviving are one daughter (Virginia-Mrs. Carl Nageotte) and 3 sons (Thomas, John R., and James Ray). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Meadville, Pa. Funeral services were held at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, in charge of Mervin Miller; interment in Venago Cemetery.
Sensenich.- Ruth Nissley, daughter of Joseph and Fannie (Ebersole), Nissley, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., Aug. 11, 1897; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Mar. 5, 1985; aged 87 y. On Nov. 29, 1928, she was married to Ira M. Sensenich, who died in March 1978. Surviving are 3 daughters, (Mary, Mabel-Mrs. John Gehman, and Dorothy), one son (John), 4 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Raymond E. and Lloyd E. Nissley). She was a member of Hess Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 9, in charge of Mark Boll, Raymond Bucher, and Donald Good; interment in Hess Cemetery.
Souder.- Marietta M., daughter of Frank and Katie (Moyer) Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Apr. 27, 1898; died at Souderton, Pa., Aug. 25, 1985; aged 87 y. On Sept. 16, 1916, she was married to Wilmer B. Souder, Jr., who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Roberta-Mrs. Russell Moyer, Irene-Mrs. Elwood Derstine, Erma-Mrs. Aldus Halteman, Mary Kathryn-Mrs. Earl Young, and Rhoda-Mrs. Linford Landis), 3 sons (Wilmer B., Jr., Ray, and Harley), 28 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son (Stanley). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on Aug. 28, in charge of Curtis Godshall, and at Franconia, in charge of Earl Anders and Curtis Bergey; interment in Franconia Cemetery.
Swartzendruber.- Mary C., daughter of Christian and Anna (Miller) Bender, was born at Kalona, Iowa, June 21, 1895; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 1, 1985; aged 90 y. On Dec. 3, 1912, she was married to Elmer Swartzendruber, who died on Feb. 14, 1960. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mildred Graber, Effie Miller, Edith Nisly, Ethel Miller, and Mary Elva Ropp), 2 sons (Morris and Ellis), 33 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and 4 half-sisters. She was a member of Upper Deer Creek Conservative Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sunnyside Mennonite Church on Sept. 4, in charge of James Bender, Weldon Nisly, and Loren Swartzendruber; interment in Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.
Weideman.- Magdalena Adella, daughter of Ben and Adella (Reinhart) Egli, was born in Champaign, Ill., Jan. 15, 1892; died at Pomeroy Care Center, Pomeroy, Iowa, Aug. 29, 1985; aged 93 y. On Jan. 27, 1915, she was married to John E. Weideman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 foster sons (Bill and LaVern), 2 foster grandchildren, 8 foster great-grandchildren, a number of great-great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Anna Bohn, Emma Bachman, and Della-Mrs. Perry Miller). She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug; 31, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery-Manson.
Yoder.- Lydiann, daughter of Jonathon and Katie (Nissley) Mast, was born at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 28, 1907; died at Goshen (Ind.) Hospital on Aug. 30, 1985; aged 77 y. On Aug. 5, 1924, she was married to Elva Yoder, who died on Nov. 27, 1954. Surviving are 3 daughters (Bernice-Mrs. Robert Penrose, Wilma-Mrs. Lee Bricker, and Betty-Mrs. Robert Yonker), 4 sons (Merlin, Eugene, Lewis, and Gerald), 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 8 half-sisters (Sarah Mae Miller, Edna Witmer, Viola Hill, Leona Lengacher, Luella Ganton, Laura Lawson, Verna Newton, and Clara Bontrager), and 6 half-brothers (Christian, Monroe, Ervin, Chester, Elmer, and Ruben Mast). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary Jane), one son (Delbert), one great-grandchild, and a number of brothers and sisters. She was a member of North Main Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 3, in charge of John C. King; interment in South Union Cemetery.
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Friesen.- Florence Cooprider, 98, former medical missionary, died on Sept. 12, 1985 in Hesston, Kans. She served as a physician in India with Mennonite Board of Missions, 1916-41. While in India she married MBM missionary Peter Friesen, who preceded her in death. A stepson, John, served some 40 years with MBM in India and is now retired.
Alderfer.- Maria B., daughter of Edwin and Ida (Baum) Stover, was born in South Perkasie, Pa., June 28, 1897; died of a coronary occlusion at Souderton, Pa., Sept. 5, 1985; aged 88 y. She was married to Franklin L. Alderfer, who died on Aug. 11, 1978. Surviving are one son (Edwin S.), 3 daughters (Ruth Hertzler, Jane Diseroad, and Esther Moyer), 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Mark Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.
Friesen.- Florence C., daughter of John A. and Henrietta (Brunk) Cooprider, was born in McPherson Co., Kans., Jan. 6, 1887; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kans., Sept. 12, 1985; aged 98 y. In August 1922, she was married to Peter A. Friesen, who died in October 1967. She was a missionary to India and a medical doctor. Surviving are one son (Paul A.), one daughter (Grace Slatter), and 4 stepsons (Peter H., William C., John A. and Edward H.). She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of Stanley Friesen, Wesley Jantz, Dan Johnston, and Milo Kauffman; interment in West Liberty Cemetery.
Geib.- Christ W., son of Christian and Emma Nora (Wittle) Geib, was born in Mt. Joy Twp., Pa., Feb. 10, 1897; died at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 15, 1985; aged 88 y. On Aug. 12, 1916, he was married to Annie House, who died on Nov. 27, 1954. Surviving are one son (Christina H.), 2 daughters (Martha Saylor and Anna Mary Forry), one step-daughter (Alverta Ebersole), 12 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 18 step-great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ada Nissley and Mrs. Virgie Garber), and one brother (Cyrus). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Katie Geib Mummau). He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Frank S. Miller Funeral Home on Sept. 18, in charge of Shelley R. Shellenberger and Joseph Hostetler; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.
Good.- Ada Grace, daughter of Noah E. and Mary E. (Krantz) Christophel, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 17, 1904; died of cancer at Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 14, 1985; aged 80 y. On Dec. 23, 1924, she was married to Jacob Henry Good, who died on Mar. 1, 1976. Surviving are 2 daughters (Doris L.-Mrs. Kenneth Shoemaker and Melba D. Miller), 3 sons (Maynard L., Willard D., and Truman G.), 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John Noah Christophel). She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 18, in charge of Charles D. Cooper and Dorsa J. Mishler; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Good.- Leander S., son of Simeon and Elizabeth Good, was born at St. Jacobs, Ont., Jan. 1, 1899; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 29, 1985; aged 86 y. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. He was a member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 30, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in church cemetery.
Litwiller.- Mildred M., daughter of Willis and Nettie (Johnson) Mount, was born at Delavan, Ill., Apr. 14, 1912; died at Bradenton, Fla., Sept. 15, 1985; aged 73 y. On May 9, 1937, she was married to Alvan E. Litwiller, who died on July 6, 1985. Surviving are 4 sons (Milton, Earl, Marvin, and Dean), one daughter (Mary Sisley), 2 sisters (Frances Cole and Mary Jean Hintz), and 4 brothers (Harry, Neil, Paul, and Henry Mount). She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church. Graveside services were held at the Hopedale Cemetery on Sept. 19, in charge of H. James Smith.
Longenecker.- Elmer Frank, son of Elmer and Ruth (Krieder) Longenecker, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 20, 1954; died at Harrisburg (Pa.) Hospital on Sept. 6, 1985; aged 30 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Dale and Alton) and one sister (Eunice- Mrs. Ben Stoner). He was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Sept. 10, in charge of William Hample, Nelson L. Martin, and Merrill Dence; interment in Swope's Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller.- Harold L., son of Franklin and Ella (Shafer) Miller, was born at Freeport, Mich., Nov. 4, 1914; died as a result of an accident at Sturgis (Mich.) Hospital on Sept. 15, 1985; aged 70 y. He was married to Lela Morningstar, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Carol-Mrs. Don Troyer, Joyce-Mrs. Philip Troyer, and Mrs. Shirley Chupp), 2 sons (Lynn and Dean), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Elsie-Mrs. Ernest Chupp and Elizabeth-Mrs. Myrl Gautsche), and one brother (Roy 0.). He was a member of Plato Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Shore Mennonite Church on Sept. 18, in charge of Richard Martin, Willis Troyer, and Jerry Rodman; interment in Shore Mennonite Cemetery.
Pierantoni.- Mary, daughter of Vincent and Soecorra Penalva, was born in Manhattan, N.Y., July 29, 1921; died at New York University Medical Center Hospital on Aug. 15, 1985; aged 64 y. She was married to Charles Pierantoni, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Charles, Jr., William, Louis, David, Ronald, and Gary), 3 daughters (Charlotte, Marcia, and Stephanie), 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Marge Penalva), and one brother (Fred M. Penalva). Funeral services were held at Higgins Funeral Home, in charge of _____ Flynn.
Rushly.- Loretta Jane, daughter of Bob and Raylene (Rogers) Edwards, was born in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 22, 1951; died in an auto accident near Garden City, Mo., Sept. 12, 1985; aged 33 y. On Aug. 22, 1969, she was married to Ronald Rushly who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Raymond, Mahlon, Christian, Jonathan, Benjamin, and J. Levi), her parents, one brother (Franklin Edwards), and one sister (Mrs. Pat Timme). She was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 14, in charge of Darrell Zook and Jim Powers; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Shetler.- Omar J., son of Joseph J. and Anna (Hochstetler) Shetler, was born at Bay Port, Mich., Oct. 7, 1909; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 12, 1985; aged 75 y. On Oct. 8, 1930, he was married to Katie L. Kipfer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lois-Mrs. R. Michael Massanari), one son (Lyle D. Shetler), 5 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Boller, Mrs. Lydia Teuscher, and Mrs. Agnes Swartzendruber), and 4 brothers (Frank, John, Eli, and Dan). He was preceded in death by one son (Warren), one grandson, and 2 brothers (Henry and Emil). He was a member of Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 14, in charge of Herbert Troyer; interment in the church cemetery.
Snider.- Linda, daughter of John and Barbara Becker, was born in Breslau, Ont., Mar. 6, 1889; died at Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 7, 1985; aged 96 y. On June 10, 1919, she was married to Howard S. Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Carol-Mrs. Howard Gimbel, Elaine-Mrs. William Yoder, Elizabeth-Mrs. Joe R. Weber, Lucille-Mrs. Howard E. Weber, Delphine-Mrs. Mervin Gingrich, and Jean-Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald), one son (Howard, Jr.), 20 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home on Sept. 10, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.
Turner.- Nellie, daughter of Jacob G. and Minnie (Snyder) Ours, was born in Grant Co., W.Va., Dec. 31, 1899; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Aug. 25, 1985; aged 85 y. On Sept. 7, 1918, she was married to Hobart M. Turner, who died on May 11, 1980. Surviving are 2 sons (W. Neil and Donald 0.), one daughter (Elinor T. Hartzler), 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Marie 0. Smith, Jennie 0. Feaster, Bernice 0. Kile, Mary Alice Ours, and Pauline 0. Nesselrodt), and one brother (Bernard G.). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 27, in charge of Harvey Yoder; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.
Watkins.- Milton, son of George and Pearl (Richardson) Watkins, was born at Toluca, Ill., Dec. 13, 1912; died at Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill., Sept 15 1985; aged 72 y. On Jan. 3, 1937, he was married to Elsie Householter, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Paul, Henry, and Milton), 2 daughters (Ruth Schneider and Bonnie Campbell), 18 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one stepsister (Gertrude Lewis). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 18, in charge of Eldon King and Robert Harnish; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.
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Frey.- Ernest E., son of Lucas B. and Lavina (Wyse) Frey, was born in Fulton County, Ohio, Jan. 19, 1913, died suddenly of a heart attack in Davidson, N.C., June 26, 1985; aged 72 y. On July 9, 1933, he was married to Mabel Conrad, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Glenda-Mrs. D. Leon Mast, Marilyn- Mrs. David Kay, Rita Suzanne-Mrs. Lauren Yoder, Linda-Mrs. Richard Shank), 3 sisters (Lucile Nofziger, Dorothy Waldeck, Shirley Wyse), 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One brother (Maurice) died in Mar. 1985. Funeral services held on June 28 in the Davidson United Methodist Church, in charge of Rev. Fussell, and at the North Clinton Mennonite Church on June 29, in charge of Olen Nofziger and Robert Schloneger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Hirschy.- Magdalena Lydia, daughter of John and Anna (Shertz) Wagler, Sr., was born in Saarburg, Alsace Lorraine, Oct. 23, 1891; died at Henry Co. Health Center on Sept. 6, 1985; aged 93 y. On Mar. 26, 1911, she was married to Joseph Christner Hirschy, who preceded her in death on Mar. 30, 1976. She is survived by 5 daughters (Lula-Mrs. Willard Swanson, Ila-Mrs. Henry Lenacker, Frieda-Mrs. Earl Bachman, Joyce-Mrs. Edwin Conrad, and Joannita- Mrs. Dareold Stauffer), 2 sons (J. Duwaine and Elwyn), 31 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John S. and Alfred Wagler). She was preceded by one daughter (Edith Blosser), 3 brothers (Joseph, Peter, and Adolf), one sister (Anna), and a half sister (Anna Fritz). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 10, in charge of Ed Miller, Vernon Gerig, and Loren Hirschy; interment in church cemetery near Wayland, Iowa.
Koppes.- Laura, daughter of Edwin and Fannie (Burckhart) Koppes, was born in Medina County, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1902; died at Shady Lawn Nursing Center on Sept. 11, 1985; aged 82 y. She is survived by a sister (Dora) and a brother (Harvey). Two brothers (Henry and Andrew) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, Wadsworth, Ohio, with Associate membership at Orrville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Orrville Mennonite Church on Sept. 14, in charge of Carl Newswanger and Richard Ross; interment in Maple Hills Cemetery, Wadsworth, Ohio.
Long.- Eugene L., son of Wilmer and Ada (High) Long, born at Ephrata, Pa., Mar. 1, 1953; died after a long-term illness at Ephrata, Pa., Sept. 19, 1985; aged 32 y. He is survived by 2 brothers (Kenneth R. and Charles W.), a sister (Anna Ruth-Mrs. Robert Snader), maternal grandfather (Elmer C. High), and paternal grandmother (Mamie S. Long). He was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 21, in charge of David Kniss and Wilbert Lind; interment in Hammercreek Mennonite Cemetery.
Lutz.- John Henry, son of Henry E. and Ruth (Nissley) Lutz, was born at East Donegal Twp., Dec. 18, 1927; died of cancer in East Donegal Twp., Sept. 19, 1985; aged 57 y. On Dec. 19, 1946, he was married to Edna Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ronald Eugene and John Robert), a daughter (Joyce-Mrs. Kenneth L. Swarr), 3 grandsons, and 2 sisters (Florence-Mrs. Glenn Miller and Anna N. Lutz). He was a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 22, in charge of Shelley R. Shellenberger, H. Raymond Charles, and Mervin Charles; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.
Maust.- Earl J., son of Joseph J. and Lydia (Hochstetler) Maust, was born at Meyersdale, Pa., May 16, 1898; died of cardiac arrest at Scheurer Hospital, Pigeon, Mich., Sept. 20, 1985; aged 87 y. On May 23, 1920, he was married to Idella Overholt, who preceded him in death on May 10, 1978. On May 30, 1930, he was ordained to the ministry, serving the Pigeon River cong.; was moderator of Conservative conference, 1940-1952; and a member of the Conservative conference mission board from 1955 to 1959. He is survived by 3 sons (Elmer, Glenn, and James), 2 daughters (Gertrude-Mrs. Frank Dutcher and Cora-Mrs. Luke Yoder), 26 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Dan Swartzendruber, Mrs. Anna Albrecht, and Barbara-Mrs. Henry Esch), and 2 brothers (Joseph and Edward). Four brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 22, in charge of Kenneth Dietzel and Willard Mayer; interment in church cemetery.
Miller.- Benjamin Z., son of Martin L. and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Miller, was born at Conoy Twp., Pa., Feb. 4, 1894; died at Elizabethtown, Pa., Sept. 21, 1985; aged 91 y. He was married to Ella E. Heisey Miller, who died in 1971. He is survived by 2 sons (Norman and John), 3 daughters (Anna, Miriam, and Ruth), 23 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 24, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Kraybill's Mennonite Cemetery.
Parmer.- Emma S., daughter of Levi and Susan (Koontz) Horst, was born in Chambersburg, Pa., Nov. 8, 1897; died of a massive heart attack at Waynesboro (Pa.) Hospital on Sept. 24, 1985; aged 87 y. On Aug. 2, 1921, she was married to Edgar Parmer, who preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 1983. She is survived by 2 sons (Ralph and Alton), a daughter (Leona Catherine Grove), a sister (Irene Lehman), 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 28, in charge of Nelson L. Martin and G. Robert Crider; interment in church cemetery.
Samerotte.- Mary M., was born in Roselle Park, N.J., died in the Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, Pa., Aug. 7, 1985; aged 91 y. Her husband, George Samerotte, died in 1962. She is survived by a son (Carl), 2 daughters (Dorothy Zavaglia and Edith Barrett), 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a brother (Albert Le Pree). She was a member of the Hopewell Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Aug. 9 at the S. W. Brown and Son Funeral Home and at Holy Family Church, both in Nutley. Services in charge of Rev. Blake and Jonathan Stoltzfus. Burial in Glendale Cemetery, in Bloomfield, N.J,
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Yoder.- Jess, former Goshen College professor, 62, died of cancer on Oct. 4 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was assistant professor of speech 1959-64. He was also a Mennonite pastor for two years and a Mennonite Central Committee relief worker in post-World War II Europe. Since 1967, Yoder was a professor and administrator at Cleveland State University.
Driedger.- Jennifer Anne, daughter of James and Irene (Leifso) Driedger, was born in Hanover, Ont., Oct. 27, 1980; died of cancer at Chesley Hospital, Chesley, Ont., Sept. 21, 1985; aged 4 y. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Mark), maternal grandparents (Mary and Laurier Leifso), and paternal grandparents (Margaret and Harry Driedger). Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Sept. 23, in charge of Maurice Martin; interment in Paisley Cemetery.
Eichelberger.- Elmer M., son of George and Fannie (Egli) Eichelberger, was born in Hopedale, Ill., Jan. 31, 1893; died at Good Samaritan Center, Manson, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1985; aged 92 y. He was predeceased by his wife on Sept. 2, 1984. Surviving are 2 sons (Elmer and Glen), 2 daughters (Lucille-Mrs. Verle Egli and Gladys-Mrs. Larry Murphy), 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Henry, Louis, and Levi). He was preceded in death by one son, Stanley. He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Sept. 16, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Erb.- Daniel P., Sr., died after an extended illness at Hartville, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 1985; aged 79 y. He is survived by his wife (Sevilla). Also surviving are 5 daughters (Zelda Eisenberger, Arlene Hostetler, Sarah Broadwater, Delores Manko, and Mrs. Mary Wittmer), 6 sons (John, Wayne, Ellis, Daniel, Jr., Larry, and William), 37 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, 6 sisters, and 3 brothers. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, a daughter, and 2 infant grandsons. He was a member of Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 20, in charge of Curtis Thomas, Richard Ross, and Carl Newswanger; interment in church cemetery.
Freed.- Gerald, was born at Jennerstown, Pa., June 3, 1923; died of cancer at North Olmsted, Ohio, on Aug. 26, 1985; aged 62. On Dec. 14, 1952, he was married to Wilma Vannoy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carolyn Thompson and Sharon Reasor) and 5 sons (Gerald, Gary, Terry, Charles, and Larry). He was ordained in the Methodist Church in 1946 and recognized as a Mennonite minister in 1972. He served the West Side Friendship Church and was a member of the Friendship Church. Funeral services were held at North Olmsted on Aug. 30, in charge of Leo J. Miller; interment in Sunset Memorial.
Harshbarger.- John, son of Joseph and Hettie Harshbarger, was born in Weyers Cave, Va., on June 21, 1893; died in the Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home, Plentywood, Mont., on Sept. 17, 1985; aged 92 y. In Feb. 1919, he married Mayree Ruckman, who died on May 12, 1960. On June 29, 1963, he was married to Janie Hewitt Young, who died on Sept. 29, 1978. He is survived by 5 sons (Shep, Jim, Bob, Galen, and Vince), 10 daughters (Madlyn Brown, Jane Riedinger, Lone Lagerquist, Gloria Caudill, Minnie Richardson, Evelyn Miller, Bess Kerlin, Ann Carter, Carol Torpen, and Bonnie Peele), 48 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by five children, 4 grandchildren, and seven brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Mennonite Church at Coalridge, Mont. Funeral services were held at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel, Plentywood, on Sept. 21, in charge of Vernon Hochstetler; interment in Antelope Creek Cemetery.
Heckler.- Lizzie L., daughter of John and Sara (Lewis) Freed, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., on June 23, 1893; died at Souderton on Sept. 22, 1985; aged 92 y. She was married to Fred S. Heckler, who died in October 1961. She is survived by 2 daughters (Ada Hendricks and Beulah-Mrs. Henry Scheetz) and one son (Homer), 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Roland), in 1923. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home Chapel on Sept. 26, in charge of Curtis Bergey and Curtis Godshall; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Kreider.- Mattie Mae, daughter of Henry and Leah (Gerber) Hinkle, was born in Harper, Kans., on Sept. 14, 1902; died in Beth Haven Nursing Home on Sept. 22, 1985; aged 83 y. On Sept. 17, 1922, she married John F. Kreider, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Harold G., John T., Nelson, and Wendell Dean), 6 daughters (Verna-Mrs. Paul Graybill, Miriam-Mrs. Clair Umble, Kathryn, Anna-Mrs. Al Zook, Carolyn-Mrs. Douglas Kearbey, and Hazel-Mrs. Monroe Kauffman), 29 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one brother (Amos Hinkle), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Zinn and Oliva-Mrs. Olaf Bostrom). She was preceded in death by a brother and a grandchild. She was a member of the Hannibal Mennonite Fellowship, where services were held on Sept. 24, in charge of Reuben W. Horst; interment in Greenwood Cemetery Mausoleum in Palmyra.
Miller.- Benjamin Z., son of Martin L. and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Miller, was born in Conoy Twp., Lancaster County, Pa., Feb. 4, 1894; died at the home of his daughter, Sept. 21, 1985; aged 91 y. He was married to Ella Heisey, who died in 1971. Surviving are 3 daughters (Miriam Herr, Anna Rutt, and Ruth Hollinger), 2 sons (Norman H. and John H.), 23 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Ralph), in 1983. He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 24, in charge of Richard Frank and Walter Keener; interment in Kraybills Mennonite Cemetery.
Smucker.- Lester James, son of Herman and Mae Smucker, was born in Harrisburg, Oreg., on May 23, 1931; died of an apparent heart attack in Harrisburg, Oreg., on Sept. 23, 1985; aged 54 y. On Sept. 16, 1951, he married Anne Scheffel, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, one daughter (June Smucker-Handrich), one son (Ray), 2 granddaughters, one brother (Eldon), and one sister (Arlene Hostetler). He was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 25, in charge of Dennis Stauffer and Byron Gingrich; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.
Zimmerman.- Mary Susan, daughter of Charles W. and Mary Frances (Winey) Cooprider, was born in McPherson County, Kans., on May 23, 1906; died of cancer in Reedley, Calif., on Sept. 23, 1985; aged 79 y. In 1927 she was married to Ernest S. Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Wayne), 3 daughters (Erna Chittenden, Mary Gardner, and Karen), 7 grandchildren, and one sister (Pauline Lundberg). She was a member of Reedley First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 26; interment in church cemetery.
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Brenneman.- Cora Ellen, daughter of Ephriam D. and Dorinda (Kempf) Hershberger, was born at Johnson County, Iowa, Dec. 9, 1899; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Sept. 29, 1985; aged 85 y. On Aug. 17, 1924, she was married to Simon B. Brenneman, who died on Sept. 30, 1982. She is survived by two daughters (Ardis-Mrs. Myron Zerger and Marilyn-Mrs. Ernest Yutzy), one son (Deward), 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Barbara, Mary-Mrs. Clark Brenneman, and Edna-Mrs. Clarence Hostetler), and 4 brothers (Guy, Ralph, Dan, and Sam). She was predeceased by an infant son (Oren Eugene). She was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church of Kalona, Iowa, where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of Norman Derstine and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Lauber.- Lorene E., daughter of Fred C. and Nellie (Detweiler) Reeb, was born in Shickley, Nebr., Jan. 18, 1918; died in an automobile accident near Fairmont, Nebr., on Sept. 29, 1985; aged 67 y. On Sept. 15, 1940, she was married to Clinton Lauber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Keith), stepmother (Eva Reeb), and 2 sisters (Della-Mrs. Lawrence Beckler and Lela-Mrs. Harold Miller). She was preceded by her parents and died at the same time as her sister and brother-in-law, Glenn and Aldene Troyer in the same accident. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr., where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of Wilton Detweiler; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Miller.- Martha, daughter of Jonas S. and Fannie (Miller) Beachy, was born near Arthur, Ill., Apr. 24, 1891; died on Sept. 11, 1985; aged 94 y. On Dec. 22, 1914, she married Slyvanus Miller, who died in 1961. She is survived by 5 sons (Howard, Glen, Ray, Slyvanus, Jr., and John), 2 daughters (Edna and Vida-Mrs. Fred Yutzy), 18 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild, 3 great-great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ben, Ezra, and Jonas), and 2 sisters (Elisabeth-Mrs. Andy Beachy and Fannie-Mrs. Dan S. Yoder). She was preceded by two infant sons and one infant daughter, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Upper Deer Creek Conservative Church. Funeral services were in charge of James Bender and Henry Miller; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Nissley.- Ruth A., daughter of Roy H. and Margaret (Goldfus) Nissley, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 23, 1938; died after short illness in Lancaster, Sept. 16, 1985; aged 46 y. Ruth was a graduate of Overbrook School for Blind where she worked 25 yrs. She is survived by a sister (Mary Ann-Mrs. Robert C. Haines) and a nephew (Michael Haines). She was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Spacht Funeral Home in Lititz, Pa., Sept. 19, in charge of G. Edwin Bontrager and Ross M. Goldfus; interment in Mellingers Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Siebert.- Mabel Irene, was born in Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 13, 1907; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Sept. 29, 1985; aged 78 y. She was married to Clayton Siebert, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Margaret-Mrs. Fred Hoffman, Joyce-Mrs. Ken Rooney, and Sharon) and 2 sisters (Vera Snider and Edna-Mrs. Edgar Martin). She is predeceased by 2 sisters. She was a member of First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, where funeral services were held on Oct. 1 in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in church cemetery.
Sperling.- Fern, daughter of Albert and Martha (Kliewer) Schmidt, was born in Cordell, Okla., Apr. 27, 1928; died of kidney failure and complications, at Hesston, Kans., Sept. 27, 1985; aged 57 y. On Aug. 4, 1946, she was married to Homer Sperling, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert, David, and Richard), one daughter (Carol), one brother (Marvin), and one sister (Sylvia Larson). She was a member of Hesston Inter Mennonite Fellowship, where funeral services were held on Sept. 29 in charge of Ken Burnham and Waldo E. Miller; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.
Troyer.- Aldene E., daughter of Fred C. and Nellie (Detweiler) Reeb, was born in Geneva, Nebr., July 29, 1920; died in an automobile accident near Fairmont, Nebr., on Sept. 29, 1985; aged 65 y. On July 14, 1946, she was married to Glenn Troyer, who died in the same automobile accident. Surviving are 5 sons (Dennis, Deryl, Wallace, Russel, and Terry), 7 grandchildren, stepmother (Eva Reeb), 2 sisters (Della-Mrs. Lawrence Beckler and Lela-Mrs. Harold Miller). A sister (Lorene E. Lauber) died in the same automobile accident. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr., where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of Wilton Detweiler; interment in church cemetery.
Troyer.- Glenn T., son of Abraham Lincoln and Emma (Eichelberger) Troyer, was born at Shickley, Nebr., July 2, 1921; died in an automobile accident near Fairmont, Nebr., on Sept. 29, 1985; aged 64 y. On July 14, 1946, he was married to Aldene E. Reeb, who died in the same automobile accident. Surviving are his mother, 5 sons (Dennis, Deryl, Wallace, Russel, and Terry), 7 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Lester, James, Ivan, Harold, and Leonard), and 6 sisters (Dorothy-Mrs. Lee Schlegel, Loretta Troyer, Mary- Mrs. Bob Erb, Betty-Mrs. Dale Miller, Violet-Mrs. Merrill Stutzman and Eunice-Mrs. Leroy Stutzman). He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr., where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge of Wilton Detweiler; interment in church cemetery.
Wyse.- Henry, son of Samuel S. and Magdalena (Nafziger) Wyse, was born in German Township, near Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 3, 1894; died of a heart attack at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, on Oct. 1, 1985; aged 91 y. On Apr. 15, 1915, he was married to Lydia Frey, who died in 1979. He was ordained as deacon in 1933, minister in 1938, and as bishop in 1950. From 1944 to 1955 he served as pastor of the Central congregation. He then served as interim pastor for the Bancroft cong., in Toledo, Ohio, and churches in Detroit, Mich., and Chicago, Ill. He is survived by 3 sons (Ora, Ervin, and Mahlon), 5 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Ted Walborn, Alta Short, Carol-Mrs. Lloyd Neuenschwander, Doris-Mrs. Cecil Albrecht, and Valetta-Mrs. Duane Miller). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church in Archbold, Ohio, where funeral services were held on Oct. 5, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Yoder.- Mary S., daughter of Samuel W. and Sara E. (Miller) Miller, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, Feb. 9, 1905; died of cancer at Kalona, Iowa, Oct. 1, 1985; aged 80 y. On Oct. 7, 1930, she was married to John J. Yoder, who died on Nov. 18, 1975. She is survived by a son (Larry D. Yoder), a sister (Amy-Mrs. Roy Miller), and a brother (Daniel). She was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.
Yoder.- Mollie G., daughter of J. B. and Viola (Bontrager) Kauffman, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, Nov. 6, 1903; died in her residence at West Liberty, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1985; aged 81 y. On Apr. 17, 1927, she was married to D. Leonard Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Herbert L., and Dean B.), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (Kent), 2 sisters (Clarabelle Kanagy and Viola-Mrs. Fred L. Kauffman). Two brothers (Marion and Amos) and a sister (Lina Mae) preceded her. She was a lifetime member at Bethel Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Kauffman Funeral Home on Sept. 30, in charge of Howard Schmitt and Weldon Schloneger; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana