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Lazarus Project

An expanded obituary project of MennObits.  Includes additional information of obituaries appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers.  
Source of individual obituaries given with each record.  Project managed by Thelma Martin.

 2006 - T to V


  Thomas, Delmar C. "Dubby;    Toews, Grace Linda;   Troyer, Alvin D.;   Troyer, John Mast;   Troyer, Raymond A.;   Troyer, Ruth Ann ;   Unruh, Evelyn Buller;   Unruh, Verney L.;   Vercler, May Yoder;   Vercler, Wayne WeldonVoth, Orlando W.;   Voth, Thomas "Tom" Roy;  


Thomas, Delmar C. "Dubby,
" 84, of Davidsville, PA died July 17, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 27, 1922, in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., PA to Jacob Earl and Barbara (Yoder) Thomas. His wife of 57 years, the former Mary Shetler. He was a member of Kaufman Mennonite Church, he served as Sunday school teacher, council member and trustee.

Survived by his wife Mary and children: Donna, wife of Joseph Beamer, Townsend, Del.; Darlene, wife of Dale Miller, Goshen, Ind.; Denise, wife of Robert Anderson, Denver, Pa.; Debra, wife of Julian Chaves, Hollsopple, PA; and Danita, wife of Robert Speigle, Boswell, PA; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Brother of Twila Hill, Florida, and Zona, and husband, Glen Berkshire, Virginia.

Preceded in death by parents; sister, Beulah Sakon; infant sister, Naomi; and brother, Lester Thomas.

Funeral service was July 17, 2006 at Kaufman Mennonite Church, Davidsville, PA officated by the Rev. Don Hamsher and the Rev. Keith Yoder. Interment was in   Blough Mennonite Cemetery Holsopple, PA.
 
Source: The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA July 18, 2006
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Toews, Grace Linda
, 92, of North Newton, KS died November 17, 2006  at North Newton, KS. She was born February 17, 1914 at Herbert, Saskatchewan to Henry  & Agnes (Flaming)  Toews. 

Surviving is a sister, Wilma Toews.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Toews

Memorial services were held December 1, 2006 at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton, KS with burial in Hillsboro MB Cemetery, Marion County, KS.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Troyer, Alvin D
., 88, of Plain City, Ohio died January 17, 2006.  He was born to Daniel & Mary (Frey) Troyer.  He was married to Mary Yoder who survives.

Surviving are children, Robert (Cynthia) Troyer, James (Gwen) Troyer, Charlene (Ed) Byers,
6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held January 21, 2006 at Sharon Mennonite Church, Plain City, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin





Troyer, John Mast
, 80, of Harrisonburg, VA died September 27, 2006.  He was born to Herbert N. & Sadie (Mast) Troyer.  He was married to Amy Lorraine Hertzler, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Rose Marie Troyer, John Terry Troyer, Herbert N. Troyer, John Mark Troyer, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held October 1, 2006 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg VA.


Submitted by: Ann Hensley, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Troyer, Raymond A
., 89, of Sugarcreek, OH died August 11, 2006 at Walnut Creek, OH.  He was born November 17, 1916 in Holmes County, OH to Andrew & Ada (Miller) Troyer.  On February 22, 1940 he was married to Lizzie Mae Troyer, who is deceased.

Surviving are daughters: Mrs. Bimp (Mary) Hawthorne, Mrs. Avery (Ada) Yoder,
sons: Marvin "Red" (Rena) Troyer, Henry (Jerri) Troyer, Raymond Troyer Jr., Charles "Chuck" Troyer, 11 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Mrs. Dorothy Byler, Mrs. Amanda Mullet, Mrs. Freeman (Ada) Mullet, Mrs. Emanuel (Nettie) Chupp, brother: Noah (Emma) Troyer,
stepbrothers: Albert Hershberger, Dan Miller, Crist Miller, and Robert Miller.
Predeceased by sisters: Ann Miller, Mary Schlabach, brothers: John Troyer, Mose Troyer, and Joni Troyer.

The funeral was held August 17, 2006 at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Walnut Creek, OH with burial in Union Hill Cemetery, Sugarcreek, OH.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Gloria Mishler,  Walnut Creek, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

 



Troyer,
Ruth Ann
, 54, of rural Arcola, died at 11:17 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2006, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, September 26, at the Levi Miller Jr. residence in rural Arcola with Bishop Reuben Kaufman officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery, rural Arthur. Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola , is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Troyer was born February 3, 1952, in Douglas County. She was the daughter of Noah J. and Alpha Beachy Otto. She married Ivan Troyer in Douglas County. He survives.
Also surviving are a son, Noah Troyer and wife Leona .of La Russell, Missouri; two daughters, Lizzie Ann Troyer and Esther Troyer, both of Arcola; two grandchildren, Daniel and Elizabeth Troyer of La Russell; one brother, Aden Otto and. wife Darlene of Arthur; one sister, Naomi Sue Otto of Arthur; one step foster son* Andy J. Miller and wife Anna of Lebanon, Missouri; and stepmother, Nancy Otto of Arthur.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
    Mrs. Troyer was a home-maker and member of the Old Order Amish.
*Note: This should read “one step foster brother” – correction from Andy’s sister, Liz Kauffman.
Arthur Graphic-Clarion [Arthur, IL] October 5, 2006
Submitted by: Lizzie Ann Kauffman, Arcola, IL





Unruh, Evelyn Buller
, 86, of Newton, Harvey Co., Kansas died January 28, 2006 at Newton, Harvey Co., Kansas.  She was born December 9, 1919 at Turpin, Oklahoma to David & Sarah (Kroeker) Buller.  On June 29, 1941 she was married to Vernard Wilbur Unruh, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Roger, Marilyn (Unruh) Johnson, Gregory, 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held February 1, 2006 at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton, HarveyCo., Kansas with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey Co., Kansas.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin





Unruh, Verney L.
, 83, of Newton, Kansas died July 8, 2006 at Wichita, Kansas of complications from triple bypass surgery.  He was born May 8, 1923 at Bloomfield, Montana to Anthony & Anna (Albrecht) Unruh.  On July 7, 1946 he was married to Belva Waltner, who survives.

Surviving are children, Judi and Peter Mollenkof, Pat and Bruce Tilton, Barbara and Ernest Beachey, Paul and Christine Unruh, 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving: Helen Buller, sister; Leslie Unruh, brother; Evelyn Klein, sister; Betty Blough, sister; Phyllis Lobdel, sister; Jim Unruh, brother; and Gerald Unruh, brother.
Predeceased by siblings: Willard Unruh, brother; Robert Unruh, brother; William Unruh, infant brother; and Anna Unruh, infant sister.

The funeral was held July 12, 2006 at First Mennonite Church, Newton, Kansas with burial in Greenwood Cemetery,  Newton, Kansas.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: First Mennonite Church, Newton, Kansas
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin





Vercler, May Yoder
, 98, of Eureka, IL died February 23, 2006 at Eureka, IL.  She was born October 13, 1907 at Danvers, IL to Cary & Maud (Strubhar) Yoder.  On May 21, 1931 she was married to Ralph E. Vercler, who is deceased.

Surviving is a foster daughter, Marcia Russell, 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is a sister, Aneita Yoder.

The funeral was held March 2, 2006 at Calvary Mennonite Church, Washington, IL with burial in Glendale Cemetery, Washington, IL.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Carol, Washington, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin





Vercler, Wayne Weldon
, 90, of Washington, IL died January 14, 2006 at Peoria, IL.  He was born June 04, 1915 at Washington, IL to Christian & Susan (Wagner) Vercler.  On May 04, 1944 he was married to Edna Eiisle, who survives.

Surviving are a son, Richard Vercler, 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a brother, Harold (Alice) Vercler.

Predeceased by children: Susan Kay, Ruth Ann, Dorothy May and siblings: Lloyd (Ina) Vercler, and Ralph Vercler.

The funeral was held January 18, 2006 at Calvary Mennonite Church, Washington, IL with burial in Glendale Cemetery, Washignton, IL.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Carol
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin





Voth, Orlando W.
, 90, of Goessel, KS died October 13, 2006 at Goessel, KS after a period of declining health.  He was born June 6, 1916 at Goessel, KS to Peter J. & Susie (Schmidt) Voth.  On May 26, 1956 he was married to Virginia Casey, who survives.

Surviving are children, Janice Winter, Robert Blackmore, Linda Schill, Wesley Voth, Galen Voth, Brian Voth, 25 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren.
 
Preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Haile.

The funeral was held October 18, 2006 at Tabor Mennonite Chruch, Newton, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Voth, Thomas "Tom" Roy
, 63, of Moundridge, Kansas died March 10, 2006  at Wichita, Kansas of Cancer.  He was born August 29, 1942 at Newton, Kansas to Milo & Fern (Johnson) Voth.

The funeral was held March 14, 2006 at First Mennonite Church of Christian , Moundridge,  Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Becky Pohl, Moundridge, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



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