Beachy, Manasses J., son of John and Barbara (Mullet) Beachey, was born at Sugar Creek, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1903; died at Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 2, 1990; aged 87. In 1927, he was married to Katie Beachy, who died in 1969. Surviving are 4 sons (Ezra, Menno, Melvin, and John), one daughter (Shirley Roaden), 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ella Yoder). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of Howard-Miami (Ind.) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 6, in charge of Lee Miller and Doug Eldridge; interment in Christner Cemetery.

Transcribers note: Here is a correction for the above obituary which you will find in the January 22, 1991 issue of the Gospel Herald. It is placed here for your convenience.
Correction: There were several errors in the obituary of Manasses J. Beachy in the Jan. 1 issue. His birthdate was Oct. 2, 1903. He was survived by 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. His second marriage was to Fannie Helmuth, who survives.

Beachy, Verba Bontrager, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Troyer) Bontrager, was born at Kokomo, Ind., July 2, 1911; died at Sarasota, Nov. 30, 1990; aged 79. On Oct. 31, 1931, she was married to Eli Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Doris Marner), 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Lula Hochstetler). She was preceded in death by one son (Mark). She was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 4, in charge of Mick Sommers and Lee Miller; interment in Christner Cemetery.

Derstine, Alvin A., son of Noah B. and Mary Ann (Alderfer) Derstine, was born at Souderton, Pa., May 9, 1907; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 5, 1990; aged 83. In 1926 he was married to Martha Landis, who died in 1961. On Feb. 24, 1962, he was married to Mary Ehst, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Clair, Kenneth, Vernon, James, Carl, and Glenn), 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Willis). He was preceded in death by one sister and 3 brothers. On June 27, 1948, he was ordained as a deacon and served Souderton Mennonite Church. He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 9, in charge of Gerald A. Clemmer, Russell B. Musselman, and Michael L. Derstine; interment in Souderton Church Cemetery.

Kinsinger, Ethel Miller, daughter of John P. and Lavaine (Colflesh) Miller, was born in Garrett Co., Md., Dec. 22, 1893; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 10, 1990; aged 96. On Oct. 11, 1923, she was married to Vernie Kinsinger, who died on Nov. 19, 1971. Surviving are 2 sons (Orville and Vernon), one daughter (Orthella Reece), 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Pete Miller). She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of Michael Loss and David L. Yoder; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Miller, Eli D., son of David J. L. and Katie (Bontrager) Miller, was born May 27. 1909; died at his home at Middlebury, Ind., Dec. 8, 1990; aged 81. On Dec. 15, 1940, he was married to Elsie Lambright, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David Lee), 4 daughters (Ruth, Verna, Miriam Bontrager, and Lois Miller), 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Susan Beachy). On Dec. 19, 1948, he was ordained to the ministry at Townline Mennonite Church and was later ordained a bishop in Conservative Conference.

Sommers, Bertha May Taylor, daughter of Elam M. and Mary W. (Horst) Taylor, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Apr. 22, 1895; died at Hilliard, Ohio, Dec. 12. 1990; aged 95. On Apr. 4, 1916, she was married to John E. Sommers, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Maxine Brooks, Mildred Schmucker, Arline Schmucker, Gladys Gingerich, Lucille Schmucker, and Lavera Helmuth), 4 sons (Owen, Elvin, Earl, and Merle), 39 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Anna Showalter and Savilla Diener), and one brother (Ira Taylor). She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 15, in charge of Paul and Grace Brunner; interment in Beech Mennonite Cemetery.

Stuckey, Donald A., son of Aaron and Sarah (Eicher) Stuckey, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1928; died of cancer at Wauseon, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1990; aged 62. Surviving are 2 sons (Mike and Jon), 2 daughters (Marilyn Spotts and Carolyn Gundy), 7 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Walter, Joseph, Earl, Ivan, and Arthur), and 2 sisters (Anna Aeschliman and Clara Frey). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 9, in charge of Jim Groeneweg and Allen Rutter; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

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Brenneman, Edna May Swartzendruber, daughter of Jacob and Mary E. (Miller) Swartzendruber, was born in Wellman, Iowa, May 11, 1908; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 11, 1990; aged 82. On Sept 9, 1928, she was married to Ralph D. Brenneman, who died Sept. 4, 1984. Surviving are 2 sons (Elwood and Marlin) and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 14, in charge of David Groh; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Martin, Helen May, daughter of Christian and Catherine (Halsy) Gaibler, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., May 22, 1911; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 18, 1990; aged 79. In 1937, she was married to William Koehnlein, who died in 1945. In 1948, she was married to Harold Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Linda Helverson), and 4 grandchildren. She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 22, in charge of J. Mark Frederick, Jr.; interment in Haycock Mennonite Cemetery.

Neff, Katie E., daughter of Christian and Lavina (Shaub) Neff, was born in Paradise Twp., Pa., Aug. 5, 1902; died at Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 2, 1990; aged 88. She was the last of her immediate family. She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home on Dec. 5, in charge of Robert Martin, Fred Martin, and Clair Eby; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Milford Lee, was born Feb. 27, 1924; died at Asheville (N.C.) Hospital, Dec. 1, 1990; aged 66. He was married to Susie May __________,who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gary Lee and Robert Alan Yoder), 2 daughters (Bonnie Sue Troyer and Michelle K. Baker), 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Paul and Lloyd D.). He was a member of Asheville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 4, in charge of Mark Landis and Roger Crassi; interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Yoder, Sara B., daughter of Enos M. and Emma L. (Bergey) Yoder, was born at Souderton, Pa., Mar. 11, 1913; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 8, 1990; aged 77. Surviving are one sister (Elizabeth B. Boaman) and 2 brothers (Paul B. and Walton B.). She was preceded in death by a daughter (Eileen). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Rockhill Mennonite Community on Dec. 12, in charge of Wellington K. Alderfer and Gerald A. Clemmer; interment in Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Beachy, Manasses J., son of John and Barbara (Mullet) Beachy, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 2, 1903; died at Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 2, 1990; aged 87. On Jan. 13, 1927, he was married to Katie Beachy, who died Sept. 9, 1969. On Jan. 29, 1970, he was married to Fannie Helmuth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ezra, Menno, John Henry, and Melvin), one daughter (Shirley Roaden), and one sister (Elmina Yoder). He was preceded in death by one daughter Mary). He was a member of Howard-Miami (Ind.) Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sarasota, Fla., on Dec. 4, in charge of Gerald Mininger, and at Howard-Miami, on Dec. 6, in charge of Lee Miller; interment in Christner Cemetery.

Bontrager, Truman T., son of Eli and Katie (Johns) Bontrager, was born at Fairview, Mich., Oct. 27, 1904; died at Grand Rapids, Mich., July 29, 1990; aged 85. On Jan. 1, 1929, he was married to Clarice Henson, who died Nov. 10, 1990. Surviving are 2 sons (Farol and Larry), 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Ottis, Erie, Floyd, and Ernest). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 5 brothers. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 1, in charge of Gordon Myers; interment in Collier Cemetery.

Harnish, S. Laban, son of Samuel D. and Jennie (Dombach) Harnish, was born in West Lampeter Twp., Pa., Nov. 30, 1919; died of pneumonia at Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Dec. 17, 1990; aged 71. He was married to Ruth H. Risser, who died Mar. 31, 1986. Surviving are 2 daughters (Doris and Carol), one son (Glenn), 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 20, in charge of Linford King.

Hostetter, Kathryn Kauffman, daughter of Reuben G. and Ellen (Kraybill) Kauffman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 12, 1898; died at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 8, 1990; aged 92. On June 16, 1921, she was married to D. Ralph Hostetter, who died Sept. 27. 1978. Surviving are 2 daughters (Kathryn H. Bucher and Elizabeth Hostetter). She was a member of Bank Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 11, in charge of David Burkholder, James Goering, Lloyd Horst, and Herman Ropp; interment in Weavers Mennonite Cemetery.

Jones, Douglas Abram, son of Douglas and Sharon (Rabuttino) Jones, of Hatfield, Pa., was born and died on Nov. 25, 1990. Funeral services were held at Providence Mennonite Cemetery on Dec. 1.

Kauffman, Leora M. Alwine, daughter of John and Pearl (Thomas) Alwine, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Pa., Aug. 19, 1913; died of cancer at Windber (Pa.) Hospice, Nov. 28, 1990; aged 77. She was married to Ernest Kauffman, who died Aug. 2, 1983. Surviving are 2 sons (Dwight L. and Carl), one daughter (Joyce Thomas), 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, one brother (Lowell Alwine), and 6 sisters Edna Kaufman, Amy Cable, Naomi Holsopple,
Ivie Short, Reda Kaufman, and Ida Holsopple). She was a member of Thomas Mennonite
Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 30, in charge of Homer Schrock and Marvin Kaufman; interment in the church cemetery.

Corrections: In the obituary of Leora M. Alwine Kauffman in the Jan. 15 issue, the name of a surviving brother was omitted. He is Walter Alwine.The funeral of Orlo C. Fisher was held at Powell Funeral Home, not at West Union Mennonite Church.

Keiner, Paul, son of Fred and Anna (Falb), was born at Kidron, Ohio, Mar. 22. 1912; died at his home at Kidron, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1990; aged 78. On June 4, 1933, he was married to Gladys Nussbaum, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Roger Lee), 3 daughters (Betty Lou Geiser, Ann Weaver, and Phyllis Hofstetter), 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elias), and a half sister (Matilda Burkholder). He was preceded in death by one brother (Andrew), 2 half brothers (Ezra and Enos), and a half sister (Mary Ann). He was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 22, in charge of Bill Detweiler; interment in the church cemetery.

Lehman, Myra Kendig, daughter of Abram S. and Hettie (Stehman) Kendig, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Mar. 21, 1896; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 22, 1990; aged 94. On May 26, 1921, she was married to Chester K. Lehman, who died Mar. 2, 1980. Surviving are 3 daughters (Miriam L. Weaver, Esther K. Lehman, and Dorothy L. Yoder), one son (Robert), 11 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Mount Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Paul L. Kratz, Paul T. Yoder, David Lehman, and Kenneth Seitz, Sr.; interment in Weavers Mennonite Cemetery.

Lehman, Ruth C. Sommer, daughter of Dan and Dinah (Moser) Sommer, was born July 7, 1901; died at Doctors Hospital, Massillon, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1990; aged 89. On June 4, 1922, she was married to Waldo E. Lehman, who died Jan. 17, 1986. Surviving are one son (Orel K.), 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one sister (Selma Gerber), and one brother (Oren). She was preceded in death by one son (Chester) and 2 brothers (Allen and Clyde). She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Dec. 20, in charge of Bill Detweiler; interment in the Kidron Church Cemetery.

Mullet, Roman B., was born Mar. 20, 1916; died of cancer at Sarasota, Fla., Nov. 20. 1990; aged 74. On April 18, 1937, he was married to Mary Mullet, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Alvin), 4 daughters (Freida Welty, Ruby Farmwald, Betty Hochstetler, and Carolyn Lawrence), one sister (Clara Miller), one half sister (Anna Miller), 6 brothers (Steven, Amos, Albert, Isaac, Henry, and Enos), and one stepbrother (Moses Gingerich). He was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 23, in charge of John H. Shenk; interment in The Palms, Sarasota, Fla.

Schwartzentruber, Elizabeth Wagler, daughter of Christian Z. and Fanny (Schwartzentruber) Wagler, was born in North Easthope Twp., Ont., Nov. 26, 1904; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 22, 1990; aged 85. On Jan. 29, 1925, she was married to Allen Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Kenneth, Vernon, and Leonard), 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters (Lavina, Alice, and Lauretta), and one brother (Nyle). She was preceded in death by one son (Lyle) and one sister (Katie Yantzi). She was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 24, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in the church cemetery.

Troyer, Wilber, son of Lloyd and Emma (Kennel) Troyer, was born in Shickley, Neb., Aug. 7, 1924; died at his home in North English, Iowa, Dec. 11, 1990; aged 66. On Aug. 23, 1953, he was married to Vivian Eberly, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Neva VerHelst), one son (Gordon), 3 grandsons, one brother (Lloyd Troyer), and 6 sisters (Nettle Fehlberg, Ida Kliewer, Wilma Becker, Verda Troyer, Alta Troyer, and Della Yoder). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Janice). He was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 13, in charge of Dan Johnston and John Helmuth; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Edith Zook, daughter of Ed and Martha (Bender) Zook, was born in Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 16, 1916; died at Garden City, Mo., Dec. 13, 1990; aged 74. On Nov. 21, 1937, she was married to Gideon Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Rozella Swartzendruber), one son (Rodney L. Yoder), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Raymond Zook), and one sister (Mary Davis). She was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Peterseim Funeral Home on Dec. 16, in charge of Ken Steckly and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.

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Bender, Wilfrid J., son of Jacob R. and Veronica Bender, was born Sept. 14, 1911; died at New Hamburg, Ont., Dec. 5, 1990; aged 79. On Sept. 18, 1934, he was married to Aleda Leis, who survives. He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 11, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in the church cemetery.

Bowman, Elizabeth Snider, daughter of Joshua and Lydia Jane (Clemens) Snider, was born in Peel Twp., Ont., Sept. 8, 1889; died at Sunnyside Nursing Home, Dec. 31, 1990; aged 101. On Dec. 25, 1913, she was married to Weston Bowman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Orlo) and 3 daughters (Goldie, Irleen Violet, and Jane Elizabeth). One son (Delmar) preceded her in death. She was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont.

Duncan, Flossie Pearl Waits, daughter of Albert A. and Nancy (Anderson) Waits, was born in Cincinnati, Ark., Aug. 14, 1906; died at Oak Lea Nursing Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 26, 1990; aged 84. She was married to William Earl Duncan, who died June 29, 1953. Surviving are 7 sons (Allen, Donald, James, Philip, Gordon, Howard, and Paul), one daughter Virginia Turner), 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Staunton (Va.) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29, in charge of Paul L. Kratz and Richard D. Weaver; interment in Thornrose Cemetery.

Friedt, Earl D., son of David and Anna (Keckritz) Friedt, was born at Rittman, Ohio, June 3, 1914; died at Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 14, 1990; aged 86. On Jan. 9, 1938, he was married to Edna Croft, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Macy Steckley and Jane Kamp Meyers), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Ruth Friedt). He was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 17, in charge of John P. and Barbara Moyer Lehman; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Gehman, Bertha, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Kulp) Gehman, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 6, 1924; died of lymphoma at Akron (Ohio) General Hospital, Dec. 16, 1990; aged 66. Surviving are 2 sisters (Elizabeth and Lavina Gehman) and one brother (David Gehman). She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 20, in charge of Ed Yoder; interment in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Hostetler, LaVerne Yoder, daughter of Sanford C. and Emma (Stutzman) Yoder, was born in Sharon Center, Iowa, Mar. 25, 1914; died in an automobile accident at Nappanee, Ind., Dec. 22, 1990; aged 76. On June 11, 1938, she was married to Carl M. Hostetler, who died Oct. 2, 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Jane Robinett), 3 sons (Karl, Frederic, and Michael), and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., where funeral services were held on Dec. 27, in charge of James H. Waltner; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Hummel, Paul M., son of Christian and Mary (Miller) Hummel, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Mar. 3, 1916; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Dec. 26, 1990; aged 74. On Mar. 26, 1938, he was married to Mary Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Bruce, Brian, and Barry), one daughter (Brenda King), 10 grandchildren, one sister (Esther Miller), and 2 brothers (William and Dean). He was a member of Berlin (Ohio) Mennonite Church, where he served as pastor 1951-1976. Funeral services were held at Berlin Mennonite Church on Dec. 29, in charge of Leon Shrock and Phil Ebersole; interment in Berlin Cemetery.

King, Valentine S., son of Isaac L. and Katie (Stuckey) King, was born at Atglen, Pa., Feb. 14, 1904; died at his home on Nov. 29, 1990; aged 86. On Jan. 1, 1930, he was married to Naomi Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Joseph S., Paul J., Parke N., Nathan G., Merle J., and Linford D.), 3 daughters (Pluma Hostetter, Susanne J., and Rose M.), one brother (Isaac), and 2 sisters (Martha R. and Ella Mast). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 1, in charge of Phil Freed and Herman Glick; interment in Maple Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Lichti, Barbara Bender, daughter of Jacob B. and Magdelena Bender, was born Sept. 16,
1897; died at Tavistock, Ont., Nov. 17, 1990; aged 93. On Jan. 24, 1918, she was married to John Lichti, who died Nov. 29, 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Leona Bender) and 6 sons (Elmon, Stanley, Elroy, Lincoln, Mervin, and Kenneth). She was preceded in death by one infant daughter (Helena). She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 20, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in the church cemetery.

Long, Mabel A. Bechtel, daughter of Menno J. and Elizabeth (Metzler) Bechtel, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Apr. 3, 1899; died at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 21, 1990; aged 91. On Dec. 21, 1925, she was married to G. Maurice Long, who died Dec. 25, 1978. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary Alice Lehman and Sharon K. Baker), one son (Kenneth Long), 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of Tim Weaver, Roy Hange, and Duane Beck; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Miller, A. Mabel, daughter of Roy and Anna (Snyder) Kauffman, was born at Creston, Mont., Jan. 7, 1912; died at Potomac, Mont., Dec. 26, 1990; aged 78. On June 1, 1935, she was married to Joseph Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Eugene), 2 grandchildren, 6 sisters (Ruth, Mary, Bernice, Lillie, Rosella, and Gladys), and 7 brothers (Reuben, Paul, Aldine, Norman, Dave, James and Joe). She was preceded in death by one brother (Sanford). Funeral services were held on Dec. 29, in charge of Norman Kauffman; interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Slagle, Thelma O., daughter of Daniel and Morna (McFeaters) Gossard, was born at Richmond, Va., Dec. 22, 1990; aged 66. She was married to Kenneth C. Slagle, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dawn Flanagan), 5 sons (Kenneth, Eugene, James L., Daniel C., and Paul W.), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Nora Hart and Agnes DeClare). She was preceded in death by one son (Larry). She was a member of Stahl Mennonite Church, Johnstown, Pa. A memorial service was held on Dec. 26 in Richmond, and a graveside service was held at Grandview Cemetery in Johnstown, Pa., Dec. 27, in charge of Harold and Mary Grace Shenk.

Weaver, Luke S., son of Harry G. and Anna Mary (Sauder) Weaver, was born on May 13, 1906; died at Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Dec. 17, 1990; aged 84. He was married to Anna S. Martin, who died in 1961. On Oct. 6, 1962, he was married to Anna Mary E. Martin, who survives, Also surviving are 5 sons (Raymond W., Irwin M., Luke, Jr., Emory J., and Lloyd E.), 5 daughters (P. Pearl E. Eberly, Miriam A. Weaver, Thelma M. Hershey, Edith C. Gehman, and Rosene Martin), one step-daughter (Lois M. Zook), 40 grandchildren, 13 stepgrandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren, 7 step-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Titus W.). He was preceded in death by one infant daughter and one son (Charles). He was ordained to the ministry on Dec. 23, 1954, and served Martindale (Pa.) Mennonite Church, where he was a member. He also served Tamaqua (Pa.) Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weaverland Mennonite Church on Dec. 20, in charge of Earl Sensenig, Robert Trupe, and Larry Groff; interment in the church cemetery.

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Buehrer, David C., son of Gale and Dolly Mae (Bailey) Buehrer, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Nov. 20, 1941; died of cancer at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1990; aged 49. Surviving are his stepmother (Jessie Buehrer), 3 brothers (Carl, Bill, and Richard), and 9 sisters (Phylis Shipman, Gale Sue Grime, Sharon Daulwater, Faye Couts, Velma Canfield, Patricia Dever, Emma Pinkerton, Garnet Driggs, and Frances Crabtree). He was a member of Inlet Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 18, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy; interment in Winnameg Cemetery.

Byler, Jesse Thomas, son of David J. and Sadie (Peachey) Byler, was born at Belleville, Pa., Nov. 18, 1928; died of respiratory failure at his home in Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 23, 1990; aged 62. On Oct. 20, 1951, he was married to Betty Shirk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Cheryl Keeler and Judy Keil), one son (J. Daryl), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (David, Ray, and Leonard), and 6 sisters (Ella Mae Byler, Martha Zook, Ruth Kauffman, Bertha B. Peachey, Lois B. Peachey, and Florence B. Richer). He was preceded in death by one grandson. On Apr. 26, 1959, he was ordained to the ministry and served congregations at Sunnyslope, Phoenix, Ariz., and Zion, Broadway, Va. He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 27, in charge of John Drescher, Beryl Jantzi, and Steve Dintaman; interment in Zion Cemetery.

Charles, Christian E., son of Amos L. and Catherine (Nissley) Charles, was born in East Hempfield Twp., Pa., Dec. 6, 1902; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Dec. 29, 1990; aged 88. On Aug. 7, 1943, he was married to Martha Newcomer, who survives. He was ordained as a deacon and served Landisville Mennonite Church, where he was a member. Funeral services were held at Landis Homes on Jan. 2, in charge of Don Good and Sam Thomas; interment in Salunga Mennonite Cemetery.

Denlinger, Milton E., son of David and Celest (Rife) Denlinger, was born at Gap, Pa., Nov. 4, 1909; died at Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Jan. 5, 1991; aged 81. On Dec. 29, 1932, he was married to Mae Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Irene Rowe), 3 sons (Donald, David, and Melvin), 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one brother (Victor), and 2 sisters (Alta Acker and Thelma Metz). He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Linford King; interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery.

Eldridge, Murl O., son of Thomas O. and Mattie S. (Coffman) Eldridge, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 17, 1908; died at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 31, 1990; aged 82. On Mar. 17, 1933, he was married to Theresa W. Foss, who died Oct. 20, 1972. On Sept. 1, 1973, he was married to Rachel Arnold, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Virginia Morse, Dorothy Christner, Bonnie Arnold, and Donna Fisher), 3 step-daughters (Wanda Jones, Betty Sark, and Nancy Hitts), 2 stepsons (Richard and Terry Arnold), 14 grandchildren, 14 stepgrandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 21 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Thomas M.), a great-grandson, and 2 brothers (Chalmers and Guy). He was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Vernon Bontreger, Roy Hange, and Tim Weaver; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Gautsche, Lawrence W., son of Henry and Mary (Grieser) Gautsche, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 12, 1907; died at his home on Jan. 3, 1991; aged 83. On June 4, 1929, he was married to Inez Wyse, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons Myrl and Lawrence Gautsche, Jr.), 4 daughters (Valetta Van Valkenberg, Carolyn Fricke, Geneva Miller, and Joyce Taylor), 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, one brother (Homer), and 2 sisters (Luetta Roth and Selma Sauder). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Ross Goldfus; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Grubb, Elaine Benner, daughter of Elmer and Annie Young) Benner, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., July 28, 1900; died at Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Homes, Dec. 4, 1990; aged 90. On June 28, 1922, she was married to Marvin Grubb, who died Dec. 28, 1958. Surviving are one daughter (Marie G. Moyer), one son (Richard B.), 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Rena Leatherman). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 7, in charge of John L. Ruth and Willis A. Miller; interment in Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hersh, Anna K., daughter of Elam and Lizzie (Longenecker) Hersh, was born in East Donegal Twp., Pa., Sept. 25, 1891; died at Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 9, 1991; aged 99. Surviving are 2 sisters (Alice Diffenderfer and Catharine Greiner) and a niece (Diane Yates) with whom she lived. She was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa. Funeral services were held at Bossler Mennonite Church on Jan. 11, in charge of James R. Hess; interment in Bossler Church Cemetery.

Landis, Linford A., son of Abram M. and Suzanne (Alderfer) Landis, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Aug. 5, 1901; died at Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Homes, Dec. 21, 1990; aged 89. On Sept. 9, 1922, he was married to Susie N. Derstine, who died on July 10, 1982. Surviving are 3 daughters (Beulah Derstine, Naomi Landis, and Mildred Moyer), one son (Clyde), 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Susan Ruth). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 23, in charge of John L. Ruth and Willis A. Miller; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Martin, Fanny Rebecca Horst, daughter of Samuel and Martha (Martin) Horst, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., June 17, 1913; died at her home on Jan. 5, 1991; aged 77. On Dec. 13, 1936, she was married to Clyde H. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorcas M. Good), 3 sons (Robert L., Victor R., and Samuel C.), 6 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Elizabeth Shantz, Martha E. Martin, Lina R. Horst, and Mary C. Eshleman), and one brother (Samuel H. Horst). She was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of Nelson L. Martin and Mahlon Eshleman; interment in Cedar Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Mumaw, Florence Loucks, daughter of Jonas and Susan (Ramer) Loucks, was born in Harrison Twp., Ind., May 18, 1907; died at Goshen (Ind.) General Hospital, Jan. 3, 1991; aged 83. On Sept. 4, 1926, she was married to Aaron Mumaw, who died Jan. 6, 1984. Surviving are 4 daughters (Erma Hartman, Elnora Weaver, Arlene Poper, and Melba Troyer), 17 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Carol), 2 grandchildren, 3 half sisters, and 2 half brothers. She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Wesley Bontreger and Jerry Troyer; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Rupp, Sarah B. Yoder, daughter of Rudy and Fanny (Nofziger) Yoder, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 15, 1898; died at Northcrest Nursing Home, Napoleon, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1991; aged 92. On Nov. 16, 1920, she was married to Ira Rupp, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Don) and one daughter (Marie Yoder). She was preceded in death by one son (Harold) and a grandson. She was a member of Tedrow Mennonite Church, where a memorial service was held on Jan. 7, in charge of Randall Nafziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Shisler, Stanley Groff, son of James F. and Alice (Groff) Shisler, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Apr. 11, 1920; died at Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 21, 1990; aged 70. On June 28, 1947, he was married to Sallie Souder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Jay S., Donald Lee, and Brent Dale), 2 daughters (Joyce M. Coale and Darlene F. Shisler), 10 grandchildren, one brother (Robert G.), and one sister (Miriam Slemmer). He was preceded in death by one son (Dennis Ray). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of John L. Ruth, Willis A. Miller, and Donald E. Hollinger; interment in Salford Church Cemetery.

Studer, Florence G. Staker, daughter of Andrew and Maggie (Ripper) Staker, was born in Tremont, Ill., May 2, 1906; died at Snyder Village, Metamora, Ill., Dec. 25, 1990; aged 84. On Feb. 23, 1941, she was married to Clarence H. Studer, who died Apr. 23, 1987. Surviving are 2 daughters (Kathy Herrmann and Elda Thompson), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Wilma Gingrich). She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 28, in charge of Paul Sieber and Rick Troyer; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Wagler, Daniel, son of Joseph Z. and Elizabeth Iutzi, was born in South Easthope Twp., Ont., May 30, 1897; died at Tavistock, Ont., Nov. 28, 1990; aged 93. He was married to Mary Zehr, who died July 1, 1987. Surviving are 3 sons (Stanley, Lloyd, and Daniel), 4 daughters (Emmalein Lichti, Alma Yantzi, Erma Bender, and Lydia Schumm), 32 grandchildren, and 65 great-grandchildren. In 1933 he was ordained as a deacon and in 1940 as a minister. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on Dec. 1, in charge of Oliver Yantzi, Elmer Schwartzentruber, Vernon Zehr, and Henry Yantzi; interment at East Zorra Church Cemetery.

Weaver, Anna W. Burkholder, daughter of John W. and Susanna (Wenger) Burkholder, was born at Farmersville, Pa., Aug. 3, 1890; died at Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Dec. 21, 1990; aged 100. On Nov. 17, 1910, she was married to Amos W. Weaver, who died Dec. 21, 1963. Surviving are 6 daughters (Mabel, Anna Mary, Alta Weaver, Lizzie Oberholtzer, Emma Zeiset, and Lillian Shaum), one son (Amos), 30 grandchildren, 100 great-grandchildren, 36 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (John). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Esther), one granddaughter, and 2 great-grandsons. She was a member of Springville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of Amos G. Martin, Abner W. Oberholtzer, and Leonard L. Brubaker; interment in Springville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder, Jessie J. Zaerr, daughter of Isaiah and Sarah (Wyse) Zaerr, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1898; died at Archbold, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1990; aged 92. On Oct. 31, 1922, she was married to Raymond Yoder, who died on Mar. 20, 1976. Surviving are one son (Virgil), one daughter (Carmaleta Short), 3 grandsons, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Frieda Yoder). She was preceded in death by twin great-granddaughters, 2 brothers (John and Raymond Zaerr), and 2 sisters (Pearl Yoder and Mary Ledyard). She was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Yoder, Kenneth, son of Sadie A. Yoder, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, June 28, 1912; died at St. Francis Hospital, New Castle, Pa., Oct 1, 1990; aged 78. On Sept. 27, 1935, he was married to Hazel E. Kauffman, who died in June 1981. On Jan. 1, 1982, he was married to Katherine Lehman, who died in April 1985. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy McBurney), 2 sons (Cletus and Daniel), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Edna Anfang), and one brother (Orie Kauffman). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Paul Versluis; interment in Maple Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Ziegler, Sara Wile, daughter of Urias B. and Lizzie H. (Hartzell) Wile, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., July 11, 1911; died at Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Homes, Dec. 10, 1990; aged 79. In March 1927, she was married to Lee Ziegler, who died Dec. 16, 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Curtis L. and Harold W.), 6 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Robert). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bergey Funeral Home on Dec. 13, in charge of Willis A. Miller; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon