Gospel Herald Obituaries - December, 1990

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Gospel Herald - Volume 83, Number 49 - December 4, 1990 - page 838.

Fisher, Paul K., son of Josiah H. and Mary (Kratz) Fisher, was born at Graterford, Pa., July 23, 1899; died at Harleysville, Pa., Oct. 23, 1990; aged 91. On Sept. 1, 1972, he was married to Arlene S. Smith, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter (Doris F. Hirsch). He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner and Truman H. Brunk; interment in Upper Skippack Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Forrester, Charles E., son of Curtis and Laura (Thompson) Forrester, was born in Morewood, Ont., Mar. 10, 1906; died at Ephrata, Pa., Nov. 6, 1990; aged 84. On Sept. 12, 1934, he was married to Kathryn Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dale and Beryl) and 2 daughters (Anna Mae Weaver and Martha Roland). He was a member of Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Julius Moser; interment in the church cemetery.

Graybill, J. Silas, son of Joseph S. and Susan (Benner) Graybill, was born at Thompsontown, Pa., Jan. 25, 1903; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 24, 1990; aged 87. On Aug. 12, 1929, he was married to Rebecca Histand, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Leon), 2 daughters (Betty Lou Myers and Carol Toll), 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one brother (Chester), and one sister (Ruth Graybill). On Dec. 7, 1943, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Doylestown congregation until 1970. He was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Ray Yoder and Wellington Alderfer; interment in the church cemetery.

Jones, Abram S., son of David C. and Ella (Strouse) Jones, was born at Pottstown, Pa., June 9, 1927; died of cancer at Spring City, Pa., Oct. 25, 1990; aged 63. On Feb. 21, 1953, he was married to Frances Geissinger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carol and Kathy), 4 sons (Kenneth, Willam, Douglas, and Philip), 4 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Sarah Frederich, Margaret Vance, Esther Clemmer, and Mary Jones), and 2 brothers (Stanley Jones and Frank Sturpe). He was a member of Pottstown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of J. Mark Frederick and Mike Galus; interment in Providence Mennonite Cemetery.

Moyer, Granville K., son of C. Warren and Anna (Kulp) Moyer, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Jan. 1, 1907; died in a traffic accident at Perkasie, Pa., Nov. 7, 1990; aged 83. He was married to Blanche F. Derstein, who died May 30, 1983. Surviving are 2 daughters (Thelma Bolton and Ruth McMullen), 2 sons (Herbert D. and Merrill D. Moyer), 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Miriam Halteman and Pearl Smith), and 2 brothers (Ernest K. and Stanley K. Moyer). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 11, in charge of Gerald A. Clemmer and Richard C. Detweiler; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Regier, Mildred Snyder, daughter of Zenas and Effie (Cressman) Snyder, was born Dec. 17, 1919; died at Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 28, 1990; aged 70. On Apr. 6, 1946, she was married to Jacob Regier, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Doris Neuschwander, Helen Gallinger, Kathryn Janzen, Sharon Krynicki, Marilyn Steckly, and Audrey Faul), one son (Dale Regier), 16 grandchildren, one brother (John Snyder), and 4 sisters (Beulah Cressman, Alice Snyder, Nellie Martin, and Arminta Honsberger). She was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Harold Schilk; interment in Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Shetler, LaVern, son of Abe and Malinda Shetler, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Sept. 19, 1926; died as a result of a farm accident at Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 18, 1990; aged 64. On Nov. 24, 1955, he was married to Ruth Zuercher, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Reuben, Robert, and Richard), 3 daughters (Nancy Abiade, Vivian Schwartz, and Dorothy Pearce), and his mother. He was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 21, in charge of Glenn Steiner and Zawdie Abiade; interment in Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Wismer, Abram H., son of David B. and Barbara (Hackman) Wismer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Mar. 2, 1915; died at Quakertown (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 3, 1990; aged 75. On Mar. 12, 1936, he was married to Elsie B. Freed, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Paul Wismer), 2 daughters (Kathryn Nice and Dorothy Detweiler), 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Katie Voce). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 7, in charge of Paul M. Lederach, Russell M. Detweiler, and Curtis L. Bergey; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 83, Number 50 - December 11, 1990 - 854.

Bechtel, Anna E. Madlem, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 19, 1904; died at Valley View Nursing Center, Oct. 24, 1990; aged 86. On Nov. 15, 1923, she was married to Vernon E. Bechtel, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marna Schlabach), 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister (Mabel Vantine) and 5 brothers (Eldon, Wilbur, Levi, Alvin, and Elon). She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Harold Yoder and Russell Krabill; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Christophel, Edna Schlosser, daughter of Clayton and Edna (Clemens) Schlosser, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., May 21, 1915; died at Rockingham Co., Va., Nov. 8, 1990; aged 75. On Mar. 1, 1936, she was married to Reuben Landis Christophel, who died Jan. 30, 1982. Surviving are 2 daughters (Christine E. Mast and Suzanne C. Landis), 3 sons (Peter S., Paul R., and John C.), 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary Skrzat), and 3 brothers (Clayton C., Paul C., and David Schlosser). She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Owen Burkholder and Samuel Janzen; interment in Lindale Cemetery.

Derstine, Lillian B. Godshall, daughter of Allen B. and Elizabeth (Bergey) Godshall, was born in Telford, Pa., Nov. 18, 1895; died at Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Homes, Nov. 9, 1990;
aged 94. She was married to Herbert A. Derstine, who died Dec. 28, 1985. Surviving are one son (Marvin G.), 2 daughters (Grace G. Landis and Margaret G. Derstine), 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mildred Allebach). She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Ernest, Stanley, and Herbert, Jr.). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge of Gerald A. Clemmer; interment in Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hershey, Jacob B., son of Eugene and Elizabeth (Baum) Hershey, was born in Lebanon Co., Pa., Feb. 2, 1911; died at Mt. Hope Dunkard Brethren Church Home, Nov. 12, 1990; aged 79. On Jan. 1, 1937, he was married to Florence M. Hackman, who survives. He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Roseboro's Funeral Home on Nov. 16, in charge of Linford King.

Hochstetler, Earl, son of Eli and Lydian (Gingerich) Hochstetler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, June 16, 1901; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Nov. 9, 1990; aged 89. On Oct. 31, 1922, he was married to Mary Krabill, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Arlene Miller and Mary Brenneman), 4 sons (Dale, Donald, Roger, and Orlin), 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ella Kinsinger). He was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Orie Wenger and Wayne Bohn; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.

Hostetler, Donald R., son of J. Harvey and Stepha (Buchka) Hostetler, was born July 29, 1943; died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Lewistown Narrows, Pa., Nov. 7, 1990; aged 47. Surviving are his parents, 2 sons (Michael J. and Stephen D.), one brother (Floyd D.), and one sister (Helen Glick). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Donald E. Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, Pa., in charge of Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Ivanitsky, Lucy G., daughter of Fidele and Aline (Polycarp) DeQuevy, was born in Belgium, Aug. 18, 1906; died at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 12, 1990; aged 84. In 1939, she was married to Serge N. Ivanitsky, Sr., who died in 1960. Surviving are one son (Serge N. Ivanitsky, Jr.) and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church. A graveside service was held at Weavers Mennonite Cemetery on Nov. 12. A memorial service was held at Park View Mennonite Church on Nov. 14, in charge of Owen Burkholder and Harold Eshleman.

Jantzi, William, son of Menno and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Jantzi, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 29, 1961; died at Milverton, Oat., Oct. 24, 1990; aged 29. Surviving are 2 brothers (Simon and Danny) and 2 sisters (Beth and Rosanna). He was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of Glenn Zehr and David K. Jantzi; interment in Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Kandel, Nancey M. Hostetler, daughter of Milo and Betty (Landis) Hostetler, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1947; died of heart problems at Millersburg, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1990; aged 42. On Aug. 19, 1967, she was married to Lowell Kandel, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Mike) and one daughter (Janel). She attended Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 19, in charge of Carl Wiebe; interment in Berlin Cemetery.

Mast, Omer B., son of Emanuel and Annie (Blank) Mast, was born at Gap, Pa., Aug. 22, 1905; died at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 25, 1990; aged 85. On Dec. 19, 1931, he was married to Rachel L. Neuhauser, who died June 26, 1973. Surviving are one son (Truman E.), one daughter (Evelyn Y.), one sister (Elizabeth Smoker), and one brother (Paul). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of J. Richard Umble and Wayne Mast; interment in Millwood Mennonite Cemetery.

Sarco, Justin N., son of Daniel C. and Nancy (Nelson) Sarco, was born at Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 1, 1971; died in the emergency room of Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Va., Oct. 22, 1990; aged 18. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Danny and Joshua), one sister (Alexa), his paternal grandmother (Fannie K. Sarco), and his maternal grandparents (William R. and Marva G. Nelson). Funeral services were held at Park View Mennonite Church on Oct. 27, in charge of Owen Burkholder; interment in Weavers Church Cemetery.

Smith, Grace Hershey, daughter of Enos J. and Sue (Eby) Hershey, was born in Paradise Twp., Pa., Jan. 15, 1895; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Nov. 17, 1990; aged 95. She was married to Roy E. Smith, who died in 1971. Surviving is one sister (Helen H. Ranck). She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at I. Lee Brown Funeral Home on Nov. 21, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Steckley, Alma G. Zehr Jantzi, daughter of Michael M. and Christina (Gerber) Zehr, was born at Indian River, N.Y., Oct. 22, 1895; died at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1990; aged 95. On Jan. 8, 1917, she was married to Michael Jantzi, who died Feb. 9, 1960. On Mar. 14, 1967, she was married to Sam Steckley, who died Sept. 27, 1969. Surviving are one daughter (Lonabelle Yoder). 2 sons (Donald and Glendon), 2 stepsons (Dale and Dean), one stepdaughter (Arlie Donovan), 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister (Lola Roggie), and 4 brothers (Abner, Benjamin, Vernon, and Roy). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Nov. 6, in charge of Andrew Gingerich and Loren Widrick; interment in Woodville Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 83, Number 51 - December 18, 1990 - page 870.

Blucker, Lydia Kauffman, daughter of Martin and Katie (Brandenberger) Kauffman, was born in Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 20, 1891; died at Decatur, Ill., Oct. 11, 1990; aged 99. On Mar. 25, 1914, she was married to Jacob Blucker, who died on Dec. 18, 1967. Surviving are 2 sons (Martin and John), 4 daughters (Irene Yoder, Elizabeth Beachy, Katie Yoder, and Maranna Chupp), 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (John Kauffman). She was a member of Arthur Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 13, in charge of Wayne D. King and Paul Sieber; interment in Arthur Cemetery.

Bohn, Anna Marie Egli, daughter of Ben and Adella (Rhinehardt) Egli, was born at Minier, Ill., Feb. 18, 1889; died at Manson, Iowa, Nov. 17, 1990; aged 101. She was married to Carl Bohn, who died in 1964. Surviving are 3 sons (Albert, Joe, and Louie), one daughter (Alma), 23 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, 62 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Della Miller). She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Carl, Jr., Ben, and Irvin). She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Manson, Iowa, on Nov. 19, in charge of Curt Kuhns; interment in Rosehill Cemetery.

Bontrager, Clarice L. Henson, daughter of Clarence and Alta (Kimbell) Henson, was born in Gratiot Co., Mich., July 31, 1908; died following a stroke at Owosso, Mich., Nov. 10, 1990; aged 82. On Jan. 1, 1929, she was married to Truman Bontrager, who died July 29, 1990. Surviving are 2 sons (Farol and Larry), 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of Gordon Myers; interment at Corner Cemetery.

Cressman, Orpah Clareen, daughter of Joseph and Melinda (Weber) Cressman, was born in Crossfield, Alta., Feb. 7, 1910; died of heart failure at Cambridge (Ont.) Memorial Hospital, Nov. 11, 1990; aged 80. She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 15, in charge of Paul Martin; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gangwer, Donald G., was born at Wawaka, Ind., May 21,1930; died at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 18, 1990; aged 60. On Apr. 20, 1951, he was married to Dorothy Sark, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Delores Greenawalt, Diane Gangwer, and Donna Mapes), 2 sons (Dewayne and Devon), 5 sisters (Dorothy Deck, Rosalie Rosenogle, Grace Honeywell, Margaret Morrison, and Mildred Klemn), and 3 brothers (Bill, Paul, and Dean). He was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 21, in charge of Dave Miller and Bob Keener; interment in Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens.

Kauffman, Gertrude A., son (sic) of Edward J. and Maude (Miller) Harshbarger, was born in Bratton Twp., Pa., Mar. 14, 1916; died at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 21, 1990; aged 74. She was married to Charles F. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (S. Duane, Loren, and Lance), 4 daughters (Delores Graber, Joann Peachey, Brenda Kauffman, and Alice Miller), 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Margaret Yoder, Mary French, and Mildred Stayrook), and 2 brothers (John I. and Robert Harshbarger). She was a member of Mattawana Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of Leon Yoder and Elam Glick; interment in Pleasant View Cemetory.

Landis, Vernon Clifford, son of George B. and Veronica (Landes) Landis, was born at Plainview, Tex., Aug. 21, 1917; died of a heart attack at Molalla, Ore., July 4, 1990; aged 72. On Oct. 4, 1942, he was married to Lela Egli, who survives. Also surviving are 2 adopted sons (Arthur Dean and Lawrence Lynn), 5 foster children (Marion F. Harris, Edna Ann Churchill, Josephine E. Livingston, Donald D. Livingston, and Rita Rose Miller), 2 brothers (Floyd M. and Louis), and one sister (Mary E. Landis). He was a member of Calvary Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church on July 9, in charge of Don Renschler and Edward Kenagy; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Mader, Minnie McCrae, daughter of Joseph and Christine (Anderson) McCrae, was born at Alma, Ont., Aug. 16, 1899; died of heart failure at her home Sept. 3, 1990; aged 91. On Sept. 6, 1927, she was married to Lloyd Mader, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Gwen Arndt) and one son. She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home on Sept. 5, in charge of Mary Mae Schwartzentruber; interment in Memory Gardens.

Mott, Mae W. Stahl, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Weber) Stahl, was born in Ephrata Twp., Pa., Sept. 19, 1921; died at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 14, 1990; aged 69. She was married to Laverne A. Mott, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Howard L.), 4 daughters (Sarah J. Demmy, Marabelle M. Herr, Mary L. Winters, and Sandra Johns), one stepson (John), one stepdaughter (Betty Lopez), 12 grandchildren, 5 stepgrandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Ivan, Edward, Samuel, James, and Paul Stahl), and 2 sisters Mary Shrom and Esther Knosp). She was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 21, in charge of Shelley Shellenberger and Joseph Sherer; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

Saltzman, Raymond Clarence, son of Peter and Barbara (Stalter) Saltzman, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., July 3, 1899; died at Beulah Land Christian Home, Flanagan, Ill., Nov. 23, 1990; aged 91. On Feb. 1, 1929, he was married to Gertrude Hughes, who died Apr. 2, 1977. Surviving is one sister (Mae Yordy). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Froelich Memorial Home, Flanagan, Ill., on Nov. 26, in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Waldo Cemetery.

Sexton, George Milford, son of William Franklin and Nancy Jane (Hamby) Sexton, was born in Culp, Ark., Dec. 24, 1894; died at White River Health Care Center, Nov. 4, 1990; aged 95. He was preceded in death by his wife (Mary). Surviving are one son (Eldon), one daughter (Lois Killian), 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of Calico Rock (Ark.) Mennonite Fellowship. Funeral services were held at Howard Funeral Home on Nov. 6, in charge of Guy Pharis and Alfred Young; interment in Roselawn Cemetery.

Shertz, Duane K., son of Kenneth and Sadie (Stoltzfus) Shertz, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 5, 1963; died of cancer at Kinzers, Pa., Nov. 22, 1990; aged 27. On Sept. 24, 1989, he was married to Sandy L. Houck, who survives. Also surviving are his parents and 2 sisters (Darlene and Sharon). He was a member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Robert L. Petersheim and K Jeff Ingram; interment in Ridgeview Cemetery.

Steffen, Ernest David, son of David and Luella (Geiser) Steffen, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, July 15, 1933; died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident, Nov. 23, 1990; aged 57. On July 20, 1957, he was married to Lillie Mabel Zimmerly, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Sharon Nussbaum), 2 sons (Dan and Ralph), his father, 4 brothers (Glenn, Richard, Mahlon, and John), and 4 sisters (Marilyn Miller, Dorcas Hanbury, LeAnne Miller, and Rutheda Yoder). He was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of Dennis R. Kuhns and Harlan Steffen; interment in Sonnenberg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Steiner, John S., son of A. J. and Martha (Whitmer) Steiner, was born at North Lima, Ohio, July 24, 1912; died of cancer at his home at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 3, 1990; aged 78. On June 6, 1936, he was married to Mildred Metzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Sylvia Miller, Janet, and Joan Vogt), 2 sons (John S. and Wes), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (James). One brother (David) preceded him in death. He was ordained as a minister in 1950 and as a bishop in 1957. He served pastorates at Goshen, Elkhart, and Bristol, Ind.; in Shallow Water, Kan.; and Perryton, Tex. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 6, in charge of James Detweiler, Vernon Bontreger, David Petersheim, and Norman Maust; interment in Pleasant View Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Maude B. Egli, daughter of Christian and Emma (Grimm) Egli, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Oct. 8, 1903; died at Kalona, Iowa, Nov. 26, 1990; aged 87. She was married to John Swartzendruber, who died Dec. 10, 1928. Surviving are 2 sisters (Ida Egli and Elsie Litwiller) and 4 brothers (Stanley, Emery, Jesse, and Joe Egli). She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Manson Mennonite Church on Nov. 29, in charge of Curt Kuhns; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 83, Number 52 - December 25, 1990 - page 890.

Fisher, Mary Herr, daughter of Samuel M. and Emma (Denlinger) Herr, was born Apr. 7, 1901; died at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 28, 1990; aged 89. She was married to Aaron Fisher, who died on Mar. 9, 1978. Surviving is one son (James Everett). She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Brown Funeral Home on Dec. 1, in charge of Fred W. Martin and Clair B. Eby; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Hershberger, Leora Slabaugh, daughter of John and Amelia (Byler) Slabaugh, was born at Hartville, Ohio, Mar. 21, 1932; died of cancer at Hartville, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1990; aged 58. On Nov. 23, 1957, she was married to Alvin M. Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Jane Mitchell and Lori), 2 sisters Martha Miller and Mary Kauffman), and one brother (Clarence). One son (Timothy) preceded her in death. She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 4, in charge of Paul and Grace Brunner;
interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hershberger, Leroy Dale, son of Mose and Lorene Hershberger, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1971; died in a pickup truck accident near his home in Apple Creek, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1990; aged 18. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Delores), 4 brothers (Willard, Steven, Virgil, and Daniel), and his grandmother (Barbara Miller). Funeral services were held at Longenecker Mennonite Church on Nov. 28, in charge of Melvin Leidig and Albert Schlabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Leaman, Martha E. Brenneman, daughter of Amos and Elizabeth (Eby) Brenneman, was born at Columbia, Pa., May 25, 1906; died at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 28, 1990; aged 84. On June 19, 1929, she was married to Elmer W. Leaman, who died Feb. 2, 1988. Surviving is one daughter (Janet Heistand). She was a member of Landisville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 1, in charge of Sam Thomas, Robert Martin, Floyd Eby, Arthur Miller, and Ralph Ginder; interment in Landisville Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Cornelius, son of John J. S. and Barbara (Bontrager) Miller, was born at Topeka, Ind., July 3, 1908; died at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 26, 1990; aged 82. On Nov. 30, 1933, he was married to Catherine Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Grace Slaubaugh and Mary Ellen Lichty), 2 sons (Maurice and John Stanley), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Anna Hochstetler and Pauline Wickey). He was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of Roy Hange and Tim Weaver; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Nice, Frank Keller, son of Henry and Malinda (Keller) Nice, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Aug. 10, 1898; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 24, 1990; aged 92. He was married to Sallie D. Moyer, who died in 1952. He was later married to Hannah S. Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert N. Nice and Charles Lilley), one daughter (Betty Kerr), one stepdaughter (Shirley Lilley), 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Emma Mininger, Katie Moyer, and Eva Mininger). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of Gerald A. Clemmer and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Plummer, Mary Luella Weber, daughter of U. K. and Magdalena (Shoemaker) Weber, was born in Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 9, 1910; died at Cambridge (Ont) Memorial Hospital, Nov. 2, 1990; aged 80. On Oct. 8,1930, she was married to Maurice Plummer, who survives. She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 5, in charge of Paul Martin; interment in Woodland Cemetery.

Roth, Arvilla M., daughter of Calvin and
Emma (Boshart) Roth, was born at Chappell, Neb., Nov. 29, 1923; died at Colonial Haven, Beemer, Neb., Dec. 2, 1990; aged 67. Surviving are 2 brothers (Calvin and Floyd) and 5 sisters (Alice Ehrisman, Ina Wittrig, Viola Schantz, Adele Oswald, and Edna Albus). She was a member of Beemer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Clarence Sutter and Sam Oswald; interment in Beemer Cemetery.

Schantz, Norman G., son of Daniel and Katie (Gehman) Schantz, was born in Bally, Pa., Apr. 15, 1915; died at his home in Balmertown, Ont., Oct. 21, 1990; aged 75. On Nov. 5, 1938, he was married to Dorothy Schmell, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Allen and Henry) and 2 sisters (Anna Hockman and Sadie Schantz). He was preceded in death by one sister Margaret Kratz) and one brother (Irwin). He served as pastor at Grassy Narrows Indian Reserve in Ontario. Funeral services were held at Red Lake Mennonite Church, in charge of David Burkholder and John Derstine; interment in Woodland Cemetery.

Weaver, Joseph N., son of Reuben M. and Lucinda (Nuehauser) Weaver, was born at Hesston, Kan., Dec. 10, 1904; died at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pa., Oct. 29, 1990; aged 85. On Oct. 15, 1933, he was married to Blanche I. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Janet Nagel), 3 sons (Donald C., Robert G., and Joseph N., Jr.), 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 8 sisters Myrtle Hostetler, Edith Yoder, Anna Ruth Beck, Bertha Miller, Alta Fry, Mary Shue, Ella Mae Miller, and Wanda Good), and 2 brothers (Ernest and Dale). He was a member of Beaverdam Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in Beaverdam Cemetery.

Wideman, Seranus, son of Noah and Lydia (Hoffman) Wideman, was born at Hawkesville, Ont., Aug. 23, 1918; died at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 6, 1990; aged 72. On Sept. 16, 1945, he was married to Wanda Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter (Lonita Lehman) 2 brothers, (Henry and Emmanuel), one sister (Hettie Brubacher), and 2 grandsons. He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 9, in charge of Larry Augsburger; interment in Oak Grove Church Cemetery.

Zook, Mervin, son of Ellis R. and Mary (Graber) Zook, was born in Wayland, Iowa, July 29, 1931; died as a result of a traffic accident near his home at Bridgton, Mo., Dec. 1, 1990; aged 59. On Sept. 7, 1952, he was married to Esther Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ronald, Charles, and Larry), 2 daughters (Betty Herin and Mary Lou Zook), 14 grandchildren, and 2 sisters Erma L. Calhoun and Eunice Little Gautsche). Funeral services were held at Shepard Funeral Chapel, in charge of Bruce Seymour; interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon.


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