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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.

 2007  - H


   Habegger, Evelyn Johanna Regier ; . .  Habegger, Marden C. ; . . Hackman, Mabel Anna Wenger ; . .  Hartzler, Agnes Evelyn Nafziger ; . .   Hartzler, Catherine Fisher ; . . Hartzler, Ralph W. ; . . Headings, Mary Helen ; . . Headings, Sanford David ; . .  Hearing, H. Paul ;   Heavener, Elenore ;   Herschberger, Barbara M. ; Hershberger, Alvin W. ; . .  Hershberger, Clyde ;  Hershberger, Dorothy Mae Steiner ;    Hershberger, Ernest "Eugene" ;   Hershberger, Lois Irene Diller ;  Hershey, Harold B. ;  Hertzler, Margaret R. ;  Hertzler, Mary K. Beyeler ;   Hertzler, Norman L. ;   Hess, Arthur S. ;  Hess, Thurman M. ;  Hills, Ronald C. ; Hochstetler, Roman J. ; Hockman, Anna G. Shantz ;   Hofer, Barbara G. Hofer ;   Holsinger, Justus G. ;    Homes, Elmer L. ;   Homes, Roy B. ;   Hook, Wanda Louise Woods ;    Hoover, D. Lester ;   Hoover, Edith W. Weaver ;   Hoover, Frances S. Nolt ;   Hoover, Isabel May ;   Hoover, Laurie Beth ;   Hoover, Lizzie N. Martin ;    Hoover, Mary Ella Martin ;    Horst, Daniel H. ;   Hostetler, Ellen M Taylor ;   Hottenstein, Vera K. Stauffer ;  Howe, Virginia L. Altman ;   Huber, Henry G. ;    Huebert, Milton H. ;   Hunsberger,  Katherine Anne Nafziger ;  


Habegger, Evelyn Johanna Regier
, 92, of Moundridge, KS died July 23, 2007 at Moundridge, KS.  She was born October 18, 1914 at Moundridge, KS to John F. and Kate (Gerbrand) Regier.  On August 9, 1945 at Moundridge, KS she was married to Loris Aldo Habegger, who was born January 9, 1918 and survives.

Surviving are children, Arman (Sue), Richard (Carol), Lorna Harder (Robert) five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are a brother, John Regier (Phyllis), and a sister, Anna Fern Lakin (Everett).
She was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur Regier, and two sisters, Ruth Geist, and Gertrude.

Memorial services were held August 3, 2007 at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton, KS with burial in BCMC Columbarium, North Newton, KS.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Melanie Mueller, North Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Habegger, Marden C.
, 90, of Reedley, CA died October 30, 2007 at Reedley, CA. He was born February 21, 1917 at Blufton, Ohio to Alfred and Barbara Habegger.  On December 30, 1939 in Chicago, IL he was married to Marianna Ensz, who was born July 23, 1916 and survives.

Surviving are children, Alfred & Nellie Habegger, Martha Longoria, Valerie Habegger, Eric Habegger, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are three sisters, Jeanne & Carl Crouthamel; Helen & Herbert Fretz; Esther & Paul Sauder, and a brother, David & LaVeta Habegger.

A brother, Bernard Habegger and a sister, Lois Ruth Habegger preceded him in death.

Dr. Habegger practiced family medicine from 1944 to 1981. He was the first Medical Director of Sierra View Homes in Reedley, CA. He was an avid orchid grower for over 45 years.

Memorial services were held November 3, 2007 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetary, Reedley, CA.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Dee Patrick

Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hackman, Mabel Anna Wenger
, 93, of Des Allemands, LA died September 30 2007 at Raceland, Lafourche Parish, LA from complications from Parkinson's disease.  She was born April 10, 1914 at Middlebury, Indiana to Chester Arthur and Salome (Christophel) Wenger.  Chester was born April 16, 1882 and died June 17, 1959.  Salome was born in 1874 and died in 1943.

She was married at Blooming Glen, Pennsylvania to Lester Moyer Hackman, who was born December 23, 1911 and died May 5, 1999.

Surviving are children, Gordon (Marian), Polly (Lenny) Duhe, Robert (Kathy), Frances (Robert) Wood, Lester (Ruby), eleven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

A brother, John E. Wenger, and a sister, Estelle W. Callender preceded him in death.

Mabel was a driving force in the Church she helped establish in the fishing community of Des Allemands, LA. In 1935 soon after she and Lester were married, they left Pennsylvania with her brother John E. and wife Esther (Moyer) Wenger to help establish the first Mennonite presence in south Louisiana. Under their supervision, the church has grown to a healthy congregation of about 120 members.

Memorial services were held October 2, 2007 at Des Allemands Mennonite Church, Des Allemands, St. Charles Parish, LA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Marvin LeBlanc, Des Allemands, LA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Hartzler, Agnes Evelyn Nafziger
, 96, of Eureka, IL died January 20, 2007 at Eureka, IL  of Alzheimer's Disease.  She was born December 3, 1910 at Hopedale, IL to John and Lydia (Litwiller) Nafziger.  On February 1, 1942 she was married to Robert James Hartzler, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Alice Kennell, Ila Stoltzfus, Stanley Hartzler, Priscilla Hawkinson,
13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Alma/Lee Sutter, Leah/Emery Good, Martha Nafziger, Orrin/Beatrice Nafziger, Amos Nafziger, Fannie/Raymond Sommer, and  Mary/Ralph Imhoff.

Memorial services were held January 27, 2007 at Maple Lawn, Eureka IL with burial in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, IL.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Alice Kennell, Eureka, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hartzler, Catherine Fisher,
90, of Elkhart, IN died February 4, 2007 at Elkhart, IN of natural causes.  She was born April 13, 1916 at New Paris, IN to Adam and Mary (Leinbach) Fisher.  On April 18, 1937 she was married to John L. Hartzler, is deceased.

Surviving are children, Juanita Kaye Hartzler, Laveta M. Randall, Vivian (John) Hunt, Ernest E. Hartzler, Floyd G. Hartzler, Lewis E. Hartzler, Kenneth L. Hartzler, Wayne L. Hartzler, ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruby Hartzler and a brother, William Fisher.

Memorial services were held February 9, 2007 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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Hartzler, Catherine E. Fisher
, 90, of Elkhart, IN and formerly of Goshen,IN died February 4, 2007, at Beverly Living Center (Rosewood Terrace). She was born in New Paris, Indiana, on April 13, 1916 to Adam and Mary (Leinvach) Fisher.  On April 18, 1937, she married John L. Hartzler in Elkhart, IN.  He preceded her on July 14, 2001. A member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN. Survived by 3 daughters, Juanita Kaye Hartzler of Las Vegas, NM, Laveta M. Randall of Bristol, IN, and Vivian D. (John) Hunt of Kansas City, MO; five sons, Ernest E. Hartzler of Terre Haute, IN, Lewis E. Hartzler of Angola, IN, Galen Hartzler, Kenneth J. (Janet) Hartzler of Manheim, PA, and Wayne L. (Nicky) Hartzler of Terre Haute, IN; ten grand children; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; a daughter, Ruby Hartzler; a brother, William Fisher; a half brother, Frank Fisher; and a half sister, Mary Pletcher.

Funeral service was February 9, 2007 at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church with Katie Cunningham and Pastor Wes Bontreger officiated. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Source: Obituary files of Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Hartzler, Ralph W.
, 89, of Orrville, OH died December 25, 2007 at Dalton, Ohio following a long period of declining health.  He was born January 30, 1918 at Plainview, Texas to David and Ida (Kreider) Hartzler.  On October 23, 1942 in Orrville, OH he was married to Virginia M. Yoder, who died May 18, 1991.

Surviving are children, Neil (Verla) Hartzler, Dan (Dorothy) Hartzler, Bruce (Rachel) Hartzler, Keith (Glenda) Hartzler, Ken Hartzler, 15 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Also surviving is a sister, Pauline Shie. Two sisters, Velma Bardon, and Vita Deneke preceded him in death.

He was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church, served as church treasurer for 20 years, and was also a Sunday School teacher.


Memorial services were held December 29, 2007 at Auble Funeral Home, Orrville, Ohio with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery, Orrville, Ohio.

 

Submitted by: Jan Kauffman, Orrville, Ohio

Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Headings, Mary Helen
, 92, of West Liberty, Ohio died April 30, 2007 at Logan County, Ohio after a period of failing health.  She was born June 16, 1914 at Logan County, Ohio to Frank and Lydia (Hilty) Headings.

Memorial services were held May 4, 2007 at South Union Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kathy Hammond
South Union Mennonite Church
West Liberty, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Headings, Sanford David
, 85, of West Liberty, OH died August 7, 2007 at Columbus, Ohio from a heart attack.  He was born June 14, 1922 in Champaign County, Ohio to.  He was married to Ruth Brenneman, who survives.

Surviving are children, Nancy (Thomas) Horst, Virginia (Victor) Speicher, Janet (Bruce) Schlabach, Wayne (Carol) Headings, Roger (Christy) Headings, 13 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is a brother, Eugene (Sue) Headings.  She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Memorial services were held August 11, 2007 at Bethel Mennonite Church West Liberty/Logan Ohio with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, West Liberty/Logan/Ohio.

He was a retired farmer and  member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Marla Longenecker, West Liberty, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hearing, H. Paul
, 80, of Lansdale, PA died February 9, 2007 of natural causes.  He was born to Russell and Clara (Kerr) Hearing.

Surviving are children, Beverly Cirigliano, David Hearing, Wanda Hearing, Kevin Hearing
two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held February 15, 2007 at Grace Mennonite Church, Lansdale, PA.

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



Heavener, Elenore
, 70, of Harleysville, PA January 11, 2007 at Harleysville, PA from cancer.  She was born February 20, 1936 to Guy and Alice L. Heavener. 
Surviving are her mother, and five nephews with their families.

Memorial services were held January 14, 2007 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, PA.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Rachel Howe, Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Herschberger, Barbara


Barbara M. (Schrock) Herschberger, 86, of Arthur, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at her residence in rural Arthur:
Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Joas Herschberger residence, 2.5 miles west of Arthur on Rt. 133. Bishop Howard Miller officiated. Burial was in the Otto Cemetery. Visitation was held pri-or to the services at the Joas Herschberger residence. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Herschberger was born June 7, 1920 in Douglas County, a daughter of Menno J. and Lydia C. (Gingerich) Schrock. She married Joas Herschberger on November 25, 1943 in rural Arthur. He survives.
Other survivors include four sons: Menno B. and wife Barbara (Miller) Herschberger, Wilmer J. and wife Louise (Kauffman) Herschberger, Alvin J. and. wife; Sovilla (Miller) Herschberger and Elmer J. Herschberg-er, all of Arthur; four daughters: Dena Schrock and hus-band Daniel Jr. of Cuba, Irene J. Herschberger of Arthur, Ella Yoder of Arthur, and Lovina J. and husband Chris Jess of Arthur; 40 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchil-dren; one brother, Jake and wife Fannie (Bontrager) Schrock of Sarasota, Fla.; one sister, Mary Hochstetler and husband Levi of Tuscola; three sisters-in-law: Ada Schrock of Archibald, Ohio; Lydia Schrock of Arthur; and Katie Ann S chrock of Savoy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daugh-ter, Verna Herschberger; one son-in-law, Wilmer Yoder; three grandchildren: Willard, Miriam and Mervin Schrock; one great-granddaughter, Miriam Schrock; four brothers: one stillborn, Danny, Joe, Chris and Dan Schrock; and three sisters: Elizabeth Schrock, Lena Miller and Anna Mast.
Mrs. Herschberger was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish. faith:

Taken from the Tri-County Journal, Arthur, IL May 10, 2007
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL


Herschberger, Barbara M., 86, of Arthur, Illinois died May 2, 2007. She was born to Menno and Lydia (Gingerich) Schrock.  She was married to Joas Herschberger, who survives.

Surviving are children, Menno Herschberger; Lovina Jess; Wilmer Herschberger; Alvin Herschberger; Dena Schrock; Irene Herschberger; Ella Yoder;  40 grandchildren, and 60 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 5, 2007 at Joas Herschber residence Arthur Illinois.

Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hershberger, Alvin W.
, 92, formerly of Middlebury, died Monday evening, November 19, 2007, at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen.

He was born July 6, 1915, in Middlebury, to Milo and Minnie (Miller) Hershberger. He married Oma Kalb on May 5, 1940, in Goshen at the Silverstreet Mennonite Church, Goshen. She survives.

A lifelong Middlebury resident, Mr. Hershberger retired in 1982 from Starcraft Boat after 46 years where he was plant manager and in charge of the stock room.

A 1934 graduate of Middlebury High School, he served on both the Middlebury and Northridge school boards.

He was a member of the Silverwood Mennonite Church which he helped build.

He is survived by his wife, Oma; two daughters, Julia (Joe) Schrock and Connie (Ernie) Knepp, both of Middlebury; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lee Hershberger in 1949.

Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 23, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

A 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 24, 2007, funeral service will be conducted at Silverwood Mennonite Church, Goshen. Rev. Ken Bontreger will officiate.

Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorial contributions may be made to Silverwood Mennonite Church

FindAGrave # 60062447
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hershberger, Clyde
, 94, of Kalona, Iowa died April 26, 2007 at Kalona, Iowa from natural causes.  He was born November 1, 1912 at Dorchester, Nebraska to Ammon and Lydia (Gascho) Hershberger.  On September 18, 1938 he was married to Ollie Brenneman, who survives.

Surviving are children, Cecil Hershberger, Elaine Cole, Bea Knepp, Herb Hershberger, Linda Cole, Larry Hershberger, 23 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are a brother, Willard and Marilyn Hershberger and a sister, Ruth Troyer. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Arlene Reynolds and Esther Roth.

Memorial services were held April 30, 2007 at Kalona Mennonite Church,  Kalona, Iowa with burial in the Sharon Hill Cemetery Kalona, Iowa.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Bonnie Pickard, Kalona, Iowa
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Hershberger, Dorothy Mae Steiner
, 82, of State College, PA died September 21, 2007 at State College, Centre Co., PA from complications from strokes in 2001.  She was born June 24, 1925 at Dalton, Ohio to Frank and Edith Caroline (Gregory) Steiner.  On August 28, 1949 at Dalton, OH she was married to Truman V. Hershberger, who was born October 10, 1927 and survives.

Surviving are children, Tim and Gwen Hershberger; Sue and Doug Miller; Louise Metzler, and 9 grandchildren.

Also surviving are her siblings, Franklin and Joan Steiner; Marilyn and John Kauffman; Donald and Norma Steiner; and Janet and Lowell Oswald.

A brother, Richard Steiner, a sister, Marjorie Hackett, and a grandson, Luke Metzler preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held September 24, 2007 at State College, Centre Co., PA with burial in Centre County Memorial Park, State College, Centre Co., PA.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Doug Miller,  State College, PA

Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hershberger, Ernest "Eugene"
, 86, of Glendale died December 6, 2007 at Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona. 

He was born January 2, 1921 at Walnut Creek, Holmes County, Ohio to William James and Manerva (Hershberger) Hershberger.  William was born September 8, 1893 and died March 19, 1963.  Manerva was born November 2, 1893 and died January 13, 1983.

On November 1, 1941 at Louisville, Stark County, Ohio he was married to Vida Leah Schloneger, who was born September 11, 1919 and survives.

Surviving are children, Lowell & Elena Hershberger, Donna & Nate Rempel, Vivian Jaberg, Bruce & Norma Hershberger, Maynard & Jean Hershberger, 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and brothers, Gerald & Ada Hershberger, and Truman Hershberger.

An infant daughter, a brother, Doran Hershberger, and a sister, Oma Smucker preceded him in death.

He was a racewalker, a participant in Senior Olympics, and his music involvement included, song leader, choir member, men's chorus and quartets.

Memorial services were held December 10, 2007 at Trinity Mennonite Church Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona with burial in the church's Columbarium.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Donna Rempel, Glendale, Arizona
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hershberger, Lois Irene Diller
, 82, of Hesston, KS died November 20, 2007 at Hesston, Harvey Co., KS from a malignant brain tumor.   She was born December 24, 1924 at Hesston, KS to Jacob R. and Grace Darling (Cooprider) Diller.   Jacob was born January 12, 1882 and died September 11, 1973.  Grace was born June 11, 1890 and died May 8, 1972.

On June 30, 1946 at Hesston, KS she was married to Glenn Leroy Hershberger, who was born February 23, 1921 and died April 25, 1949.

Surviving are a daughter, Glenna Joy (& Steve) Lowry, 2 step-grandchildren, 1 step-great-grandchild, and three brothers, Robert (& Marcella) Diller, Ivan (& Doris) Diller, and
Eugene (& Donna) Diller.
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A daughter, Evelyn Irene and two brothers, John (& Emily) Diller, and Allen (& Pauline) Diller preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held November 24, 2007 at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston, Harvey Co., KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, KS.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Glenna Lowry

Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Hershey, Harold B.
, 76, of Souderton, PA died June 11, 2007 at Sandusky, Ohio.  He was born April 22, 1931 at York County, PA to John and Anna (Burkhart) Hershey.  On May 15, 1954 he was married to Elizabeth Moyer (b. 06/29/1928), who survives.

Surviving are children, Dawn Stanislaw, Steven Hershey, Doug Hershey, Kim Richter, and nine grandchildren.

Also surviving are his siblings, Paul Hershey and wife, Elaine; Aaron Hershey and wife, Mary; Eva Hertzler, sister; Ada Rohrer, sister; Grace Gish and husband, Sam; and stepmother, Martha Hershey.
         
Memorial services were held June 15, 2007 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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




Hertzler, Margaret R.
, 84, of Bush Road, Milton,[PA], passed away late Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg,[PA] where she had been a patient.
She was born July 22, 1923, in York, [PA], a daughter of the late Roy H. and Jennie A. (Lehman) Gable. On Jan. 14, 1945, she married Jason R. Hertzler of Mechanicsburg, [PA].They celebrated 61 years of marriage until his death on June 27, 2006.

Margaret attended Marks School in York, [PA].  During World War II, she worked in a shirt factory. After the war, she and her husband operated a successful dairy farm in Mechanicsburg,[PA] until 1964, when they moved to Strawberry Ridge, Montour County, [PA], and then later to Limestoneville, [PA] to farm there.

Margaret was a former member of Beaver Run Mennonite Church. For many years she brought the flowers for each Sunday morning service, spending most of her Saturdays finding the nicest flowers while working in her favorite place, her garden. An avid gardener and bird watcher, she spent much of her time outside enjoying God's creations. This included spending time at Camp Hebron. She also enjoyed music, and from a young age taught herself how to play several instruments including the autoharp, guitar, piano, and perhaps her favorite, the harmonica. In her last few years, she spent much of her time listening to her favorite gospel singing group, the Gaithers. She was truly of woman of great faith, trusting the Lord Jesus as her Saviour at an early age and serving Him faithfully to the end. At the time of her death, she was a member of Community Mennonite Fellowship Church, Milton, [PA].

Margaret loved her family, and her family greatly loved her. She will be missed by all of them.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn A. and Sue Hertzler and Gary L. and Renee Hertzler, all of Milton, [PA], and Gerald E. and Jill Hertzler, of Washingtonville, [PA]; two daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene L. and Dale Snader, of White River Junction, Vt., and Sharon E. and Ralph Hummel, of Middleburg,[PA]; 13 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; a brother, James Gable, of York; and a sister, Elva May Turner, of Harrisonburg, Va.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband and grandson, Levi, who are in heaven with Jesus, was a sister, Thelma Hursh.

Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Community Mennonite Fellowship Church, 2985 Broadway Road, Milton, [PA], where the funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. David Martino, her pastor, and the Rev. Ben F. Lapp, retired pastor.  Burial will be in Beaver Run Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in her memory be made to Camp Hebron, c/o Community Mennonite Fellowship Church, 2985 Broadway Road, Milton, PA 17847.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home, 207 Broadway St., Turbotville.

Published in The Daily Item from 8/18/2007 - 8/20/2007.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH




Hertzler, Mary K. Beyeler
, 73, of Goshen, IN died December 29, 2007 at Goshen, IN.  She was born January 11, 1934 at Berlin, OH to Noah and Viola (Mast) Beyeler.  On September 7 1954 at Waynesboro, VA she was married to Joseph S. Hertzler, who was born April 21, 1932 and survives.

Surviving are children, Julia (Sanford) Hertzler, Theresa (Jeff) Jantz, 4 grandchildren, and siblings, Carl ( Betty) Beyeler, Don (Patricia) Beyeler,
David (Elizabeth) Beyeler, Darrell (Orpha) Beyeler, LaVerne Shedoudy, and Anne (Amos) Burkholder.

Two brothers, Harold Beyler and John Alfred Beyeler preceded her in death.

She graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School and Goshen College.  She was a case manager for Council on Aging, Elkhart, IN, for four years.  She did clothing alterations for seven years.

Memorial services were held January 2, 2008 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hertzler, Norman L.


Norman Lloyd Hertzler, age 83, of Mechanicsburg passed away Monday June 18, 2007 at Messiah Village.

Born April 13, 1924 in Lower Allen Township,[Camp Hill, PA] he was the son of the late Owen and Alta Burkhart Hertzler.
Norman was a dedicated Dairy Farmer in the Mechanicsburg [PA] area retiring in 1987. He attended Messiah Academy, Grantham [PA], was a member of Slate Hill Mennonite Church and a former member of the PA Farm Bureau. Norman enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Ruth Stoner Hertzler; 3 sons, Duane L. and wife June Hertzler of Loysville [PA], Dale E. and wife Sharlene Hertzler of New Holland [PA], and Dean M. and wife Helen Hertzler of Mt. Joy [PA]; 2 daughters, Julie M. and husband Bill Quickel of York [PA] and Jeanette H. and husband Jerry Martin of Colorado Springs, CO; a brother, Maurice Hertzler of Milton [PA]; 3 sisters, Elma Ebersole of Middletown [PA], Esther Longenecker of Morton, IL, and Janet Pobst of Atascadero, CA; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jason and Melvin Hertzler and by two sisters, Verna Vann and Emma Jean Zimmerman.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday in Slate Hill Mennonite Church, 1352 Slate Hill Road, Camp Hill, [PA]. Burial will be in Slate Hill Cemetery. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 PM Thursday in Malpezzi Funeral Home, 8 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg.[PA]
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, 21 South 12th Street, P.O. Box 500 Akron, PA 17501.
To sign the online guest book please visit malpezzifuneralhome.com

Published in the Patriot-News on 6/19/2007
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler,  Newport, NH



Hess, Arthur S.
, 84, of Leola, PA died June 27, 2007 at Akron, PA.  He was born  Lancaster County, PA to Norman L. and Helen (Snavely) Hess.  On February 20, 1943 he was married to Norma E. Landis, who survives.

Surviving are children, Mary Ann married to David Scherpf; Frederick married to Jean Hess; Gerald married to Carol Hess; Catherine married to Thomas Figart Jr., eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two brothers, Herbert married to Sara Hess, Edward married to Marian Hess; two sisters, Elizabeth Landis, and Jane Landis.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Catherine Hess.

Memorial services were held June 30, 2007 at Landis Valley Mennonite Church, Lancaster; Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was the founder of Hess Brothers Fruit Company and a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Mary Smith, Intercourse, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Hess, Thurman M.

SEPT. 30, 1921-JUNE 20, 2007

WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Thurman M. Hess, 85, of 26 Mount Vernon Terrace, and formerly of 8889 Tomstown Road, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Quincy (Pa.) United Methodist Home.

Born Sept. 30, 1921, in Rouzerville, Pa., he was the son of the late Floyd Raymond and Rhea Miller Hess.
He was a 1939 graduate of Waynesboro High School.

From 1952 until his retirement in 1981, he was employed as a patternmaker by Landis Machine Co. in Waynesboro.

He was a member of Blue Rock United Brethren in Christ Church in Waynesboro, where he served as deacon, was on the Board of Trustees, was both a member and teacher of Mixed Couples Sunday School Class and taught the Men's Bible Class.

He was a member of South Chapter AARP 2977 of Waynesboro and National AARP.

He is survived by his wife, Rosetta M. Blubaugh Hess, whom he married June 2, 1945; one daughter, Victoria D. Hess of Milwaukee; one sister, Beatrice Detrich of Waynesboro; one brother, Charles R. Hess of Greencastle, Pa.; one grandson; one great-grandson; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Hess and Jacob Hess.

Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro. The Rev. John W. Shubert and the Rev. Donald L. Bender will officiate. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Notice from the Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD
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Thurman M. Hess, 85, of 26 Mount Vernon Terrace and formerly of 8889 Tomstown Road, both of Waynesboro, died at 11:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in Quincy United Methodist Home, where he had been a resident since June 12, 2007. He had been in failing health for the past six months and critically ill for the past week.  Born Sept. 30, 1921, in Rouzerville, he was the son of the late Floyd Raymond and Rhea (Miller) Hess. He spent most of his life in the Waynesboro area.  Mr. Hess graduated from Waynesboro High School with the Class of 1939.  He and his wife of 62 years, Rosetta M. (Blubaugh) Hess, were married June 2, 1945, in Baltimore. They moved to their Tomstown Road address in 1947 and to Mount Vernon Terrace in 1999. 
Early in his life, he worked for Danko Patternworks of Baltimore for several years and later was a patternmaker in the Pittsburgh area. During World War II, he worked at Fairchild Aircraft Manufacturing, Hagerstown. From Aug. 5, 1952, until his retirement in March 1981, he was a patternmaker for Landis Machine Co., Waynesboro.  Mr. Hess was a member of Blue Rock United Brethren in Christ Church, Waynesboro, where he served as a deacon and trustee, was a member and teacher of the Mixed Couples Sunday School Class and taught the Men's Bible Class.  He also was a member of AARP South Chapter 2977 of Waynesboro and the national AARP. 

He enjoyed fishing and working on jigsaw puzzles and was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Victoria Dean Hess of Milwaukee, Wis.; one grandson; one great-grandson; one sister, Beatrice Detrich of Waynesboro; one brother, Charles Richard Hess of Greencastle; and a number of nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Hess was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Hess and Jacob Hess.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, with the Revs. John W. Shubert and Donald L. Bender officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Tuesday in the funeral home.
Notice from the Record Herald, Waynesboro, PA
Submitted by: Gunter Schanzenbacher, Waynesboro, PA



Hills, Ronald C.
, 73, of Croghan, NY died November 4, 2007 at Syracuse, NY.  He was born December 21, 1933 at Lowville, NY to the late Robert C and Helen (Dobson) Hills.  On September 5, 1953 at New Bremen, NY he was married to Imelda M Widrick, who was born August 6, 1931 and survives.

Surviving are children, Larry and Ruth, Philip and Jane, Mark and Nicole, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Also surviving are siblings, A. Richard and Nancy, Robert and Beverly (Hills) Kiernan, also
stepbrothers, Donald and Irene Lehman, Kermit Lehman, and James Ossont; stepsisters,  Pauline Lyndaker, Charlotte and Carl Clifton, Roselba and Donald Combs.

 Two stepbrothers - Beryl Lehman and Lester Ossont preceded him in death.

Some of his activities included:
50 years of Sunday School teaching; Elder and Church.
Trustee; Member and secretary of United Paperworkers.
He was a charter member of Beaver Camp, active in Mennonite Disaster Service, adviser for Youth Fellowship, two years of 1-W voluntary service at Retreat Hospital in Brattleboro, Vt.; and was a 36 year employee of Climax Mfg. Co.

Memorial services were held November 7, 2007 at First Mennonite Church of New Bremen, at Lowville, NY with burial in New Bremen, NY.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Geneva Virkler, Lowville, NY

Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hochstetler, Roman J.


Roman J. Hochstetler, 80, of Shipshewana, Indiana, died at 9:21 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007, at Parkview hospital in LaGrange.

The funeral was held Tuesday morning at the Ivan Hochstetler residence in rural Shipshewana with Bishop Harry Wayne Miller and the Home Ministers officiating. Burial was in East Barrens Cemetery in Shipshewana.  

Mr. Hochstetler was born September 10, 1926, ii Whiteside, Kansas. He was the son of Joe J. and Fannie Nisley Hochstetler. He married Wilma Lambright on
December 28, 1950 in Shipshewana. She survives.

Also surviving are a son, Ivan Hochstetler and wife Katie of Shipshewana; a daughter, Ida Mae Hershberger and husband Mervin of Shipshewana; a son-in-law, Dan Detweiler and wife Mary of Shipshewana; two sisters, Saloma Stutzman of Arcola and Susie Davis of Sullivan; six brothers, Levi Hochstetler and wife Mary of Tuscola, Ammon Hochstetler and wife Katie of Nappanee, Indiana, Lewis Hochstetler and wife Elizabeth and Casper Hochstetler and wife Wilma, both of Shipshewana, Ora Hochstetler and wife Nancy of West Farmington, Ohio, and Monroe Hochstetler and wife Ruby of Sullivan; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two stepmothers; a daughter, Sue Ann Detweiler; a granddaughter, Vonda Detweiler; and two brothers, Perry and Enos Hochstetler.

Mr. Hochstetler was owner-operator of The Window Shop in Shipshewana for many years and was a retired farmer.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL, Thursday, August 2, 2007
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Hockman, Anna G. Shantz
, 96, of Perkasie, PA died September 8, 2007 at Richlandtown, Bucks Co., PA. She was born November 17, 1910 at Bally, PA  to Daniel and Katie (Gehman) Schantz.  On November 2, 1935 she was married to Howard S. Hockman, who was born February 2, 1914 and died April 6, 1987.

Surviving are children, Ruth Yoder, Loraine Allebach & husband Darwin, Paul Hockman & wife Edith, John Hockman & wife Norma, ten grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held September 12, 2007 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church,  Blooming Glen, Bucks Co. PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Peggy Buzzard, Blooming Glen PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Hofer, Barbara G. Hofer
, 96, of Freeman, South Dakota died October 23, 2007 at Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD. She was born September 25, 1911 at Birdgewater, SD to Jacob S. and Sarah (Glanzer) Hofer.  On February 9, 1935 at Pierre/SD she was married to Edward A. Hofer, who died March 23, 1988.

Surviving are children, Norma (Vernon J. ) Hofer, Freeman, SD; Richard (Marguerite), Torance, Calif.; Roger (Joyce), Hillsboro, KS; and Elaine (Jerry) Glanzer, Bridgewater, SD.; ten grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held October 27, 2007  at Hutterthal Mennonite Chruch, Freeman, Hutchinson  Co., SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kathy Pullman, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Holsinger, Justus G.
, 96, of Hesston, Kansas died August 8, 2007 at Newton, Harvey County, Kansas.  He was born July 8, 1911 near Harrisonburg, Virginia to Henry S. and Elizabeth (Cline) Holsinger.  On December 16, 1944 in Puerto Rico he was married to Salome A. Fast, who was born February 5, 1917 and survives.

Surviving are children, Dave (Jan) Holsinger; Don (Ruth) Holsinger; Betty Holsinger (Keaton) Shenk; Becky Holsinger (Tom) Rand; eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is a sister, Catherine Holsinger Miller.  He was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 1 brother.

Justus taught and was administrator at several public schools in Virginia. Served in CPS in La Plata, Puerto Rico and then at Bluffton (OH) College, Hesston (KS) College and Bethel (KS) College.  He served as Academic Dean at Hesston College and Director of Teacher Education at Bethel College as well as Executive Secretary of the  Council of Mennonite Colleges. In addition he taught at Friends University and Kansas Wesleyan University (KS).  Writings include: Serving Rural Puerto Rico, Upon This Rock: Remembering Togther the 75-Year Story (Hesston
Mennonite Church), and Riding Through the Years with Grandpa: Horse-Drawn Surrey to 747s.

Memorial services were held August 18, 2007 at Schowalter Villa Chapel Hesston, Harvey County, Kansas with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, Harvey County, Kansas.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Homes, Elmer L.
, 92, of Goshen, Indiana died January 23, 2007 in Elkhart County, IN of natural causes.  He was born October 17, 1914 in Elkhart County, IN to Amos and Anna May (Bixler) Homes.  On March 24, 1940 he was married to Barbara M. Helmuth, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Randy E. (Joyce), Marlene (Ron) Shank, Sandy (Sam) Birkey, Debra (Jeff) Krawiec, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held January 27, 2007 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Note by Thelma: Elmer’s brother, Roy died January 22, 2007.  Double memorial services were held at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.
Submitted by: Gwen Hernley, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Homes, Roy B.
, 89, of Goshen, IN died January 22, 2007 in Elkhart County, IN of natural causes.  He was born May 14, 1917 in Elkhart County, IN to Amos and Anna May (Bixler) Homes. 

Memorial services were held January 27, 2007 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN  with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Note by Thelma: Roy’s brother, Elmer died January 23, 2007.  Double memorial services were held at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.
Submitted by: Gwen Hernley, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hook, Wanda Louise Woods
, 60, of Hesston, KS died September 30, 2007 at Hesston, Harvey Co., KS from lymphoma. She was born October 11, 1946 at Pratt, Kansas to Raymond and Pauline (Unruh) Woods.  On April 17, 1966 at Greensburg, Kansas she was married to Arlis Hook, who survives.

Also surviving are her mother, children, Deb Hook (Marlin) Hoge, Brian (Rachel) Hook, two grandchildren and one brother, Douglas Woods.

Her father preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 2, 2007 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, Harvey Co., KS.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Norma Diller Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Hoover, D. Lester
, 93, formerly of Parkesburg and Shunk, PA, died at Landis Homes, Lititz on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. He was born September 6, 1913 in Earl Township, Lancaster County to the late Edwin L. Hoover and Ada Mae (Weaver) Hoover. He married Mae Buckwalter and on October 10th they would have celebrated their 71st anniversary.

He operated a dairy farm in Chester County for thirty years where he maintained high standards of milk production, animal husbandry and crop management. Following farming he worked at Pocopson Home for the Aged and Embreeville State Hospital in Chester County.

An active member of the community, he assisted youth in 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America, hosted Fresh Air children and worked in migrant ministry.

Thirty years were spent in residence in Sullivan County where he and his wife operated a KOA campground for five years. He was a faithful member of the Wheelerville Mennonite Church, now known as Faith Mountain Fellowship, where he served as a trustee.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Naomi H., wife of S. Duane Kauffman of Perkasie, PA, Edwin L., husband of Edith (Bradley) Hoover of Parkesburg, Ada Kassa of Andover, NJ and Norman V. Hoover and Beth Liner of Oxford, NC; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Anna Pfautz of Ephrata, Alta, wife of Robert Miller of Paradise, Violet Bouder of Leola, Sister, and Irene Sample of Anaheim, CA. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Services will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 10:30 AM, at the West Chapel of Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, with Pastors Herbert Eby and Donald Good officiating. Interment will follow in the Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 9/5/2007
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
 

Hoover, Edith W. Weaver
, 76, Ephrata, entered into rest after a lengthy illness at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata on Tuesday, September 25, 2007.

Born in Brecknock Township, she was a daughter of the late Susanna B. Weaver. She was the wife of Edwin W. Hoover.

A homemaker, she was a member of Springville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Marian S., wife of Mervin W. Hoover of Pelham, GA, Arlene S. Hoover, at home, Edwin S., husband of Esther M. (Huber) Hoover of Ephrata and Elaine S., wife of Eugene Garman of Schuylkill Haven, 15 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a stillborn great-grandchild.

Services will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, September 28, 2007 at the Midway Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd., Lititz, with further services at 9:30 AM at the Springville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, Springville Road, Ephrata, with Bishop Lester B. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Thursday, September 27, at Midway Reception Center.

Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 9/26/2007
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Hoover, Frances S. Nolt
, 99, of 449 Kirks Mill Road, Nottingham, formerly of New Holland, died Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, of natural causes.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Emma (Sauder) Nolt. Her husband, Allen O. Hoover, died in 1985.

She was a homemaker and a member of Fairmount Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Surviving is a daughter, Martha, married to Willis Martin of Nottingham; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Melvin, married to Irene (Smeltz) Nolt, of New Holland.

Preceding her in death is a daughter, Emma Witwer; a brother, Lloyd Nolt; and two grandchildren, Galen and Marie Martin.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 9:30 a.m. at Fairmount Homes Wheatridge Chapel, 333 Wheatridge Dr., Ephrata, with further services at 10 a.m. at Groffdale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Jeremiah Sensenig, Paul K. Newswanger, Clair L. Hurst, and Curvin Z. Zimmerman officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at Fairmount Homes Wheatridge Chapel on
Wednesday from 5-8 p.m.

Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/29/2007
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Hoover, Isabel May
, 62, of Pleasant Gap, PA died February 1, 2007 at Piqua, OH from cancer.  She was born November 29, 1944 at Pleasant Hill, OH to Clarence and Josephine (Welty) Hoover, who survive. 

Memorial services were held February 5 2007 at Pleasant Hill Brethren In Christ Church, Pleasant Hil,l OH with burial in Highland Brethren in Christ Cemetery, West Milton, OH.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: David Miller, State College, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hoover, Laurie Beth


MIFFLINBURG -- Laurie Beth Hoover, 9 months, 27 days, infant daughter of Jerry Zimmerman and Lorraine Zimmerman Weaver Hoover, of 120 Thomas Road, entered into rest at 7:16 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in Children's Hospital, Philadelphia.  The Hoover family lives in Limestone Township, Union County. Laurie, a special-needs child since birth, was born in West Buffalo Township, Union County, on Jan. 3, 2007.

The Hoovers are members of Mountain View Old Order Mennonite Church, Millmont.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Rosalie W. Hoover of Mifflinburg; her maternal grandparents, Floyd Z. and Esther R. Weaver of Lewisburg; her paternal grandparents, Allen H. and Mary M. Hoover of Mifflinburg; her maternal great-grandmother, Esther H. Weaver of Farmersville; her paternal great-grandmother, Maria K. Zimmerman of Ephrata; and aunts and uncles, Abram and Wilma Zimmerman, Leroy and Jane Zimmerman, Warren and Lena Burkholder, Allen and Marian Zimmerman, David and Ruth Ann Hoover, Allen and
Sylvia Hoover, Leon and Linda Hoover, Curvin and Janet Weaver, Glenn Weaver, Joyce Weaver, Floyd Ray Weaver and Eugene Weaver; as well as numerous cousins.

The funeral will be conducted at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the Jerry Z. Hoover home, 120 Thomas Road, Mifflinburg, with further services at 9:30 a.m. at Mountain View Old Order Mennonite Church, 274 Kaiser Run Road, Millmont. Officiating will be Bishop Levi N. Martin, Esra M. Zimmerman, Phares L. Zimmerman and Amos W. Nolt.

Visitors will be received by the family at the Hoover home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and on Saturday morning before the time of the service. Serving as bearers will be Curvin Z. Weaver and Leon Z. Hoover.  Interment will be in Mountain View Old Order Mennonite Church Cemetery, Lewis Township, Union County.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Schwartz-Adamo Funeral and Cremation Services, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg.
 
Sunbury Daily Item - 11/1/2007
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Hoover, Lizzie N. Martin
, 91, of East Earl (formerly of New Holland), entered into rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 18, 2007.

Born in Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late Tobias Z. and Lizzie H. (Nolt) Martin. She was the wife of the late Menno W. Hoover, who passed away on October 15, 2004.

A homemaker, she was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Mrs. Hoover is survived by two sons, Clarence M., husband of Elsie (Horst) Hoover of New Holland, and Raymond M., husband of Verna (Horst) Hoover of Lebanon, one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hoover, at home, 10 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and her sister-in-law, Margaret Martin of Denver.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, four brothers, Aaron, Noah, Reuben and Ammon Martin, and two sisters, Mary Martin and Sadie Hursh, and also one grandson.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 PM, Friday, December 21, at the Martindale Fellowship Center, Martindale Road, Ephrata. Services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, December 22, 2007 from the Martindale Fellowship Center, with further services at 9:30 AM at Groffdale Mennonite Church, with Bishop Jeremiah O. Sensenig and Ministers Curvin Z. Zimmerman, Richard N. Burkholder and Edwin D. Reiff officiating. Interment will be in the Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 12/20/2007
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Hoover, Mary Ella Martin
, 57, of Narvon, PA, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2007 at her residence after a battle with cancer. She was born on November 22, 1950 to the late Harvey W. and Mary Ann (Zimmerman) Martin and was married for 29 years to Melvin N. Hoover.

In addition to her husband she is survived by sons: Earl M. Hoover, husband of Mary (Miller), Stevens, PA; Glen M. Hoover, husband of Lynette (Horst) of Sodus, NY; Chester M. Hoover, at home; daughters: Deborah M., wife of Elmer O. Hoover of Bethel, PA; Mary Ann Hoover, at home; seven brothers: Harvey (Reading, PA); Lester (New Paris), IN; Titus (East Earl, PA); Luke, Ernest and Wilmer, (all of  Fleetwood, PA) and Irvin Z. Martin (Kutztown, PA). Other survivors include six sisters: Helen Z. (Martin) Feeg, Robesonia, PA; Anna Ruth (Martin) Burkholder of Newmanstown, PA; Nora Z. Martin; Frances Z. (Martin) Shirk of Cayuga, NY; Arlene Z. (Martin) Burkholder of Withee, WI; and Grace Z. (Martin) Snyder of Port Byron, NY.

She was preceded in death by a sister Vera Z. (Martin) Snyder in 1995 and a granddaughter, Rosalie Dawn Hoover in 2003.

Mary Ella was a homemaker and a member of Churchtown Mennonite Church.

Friends may call at Midway Reception Center, Lititz, PA from 2-4 pm and from 6-8 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2007. Funeral services will be held at Churchtown Mennonite Church on Monday, December 24, 2007 at 9:30 am.

Please omit flowers. Services under the direction of Gravenor Home For Funerals, Inc., 100 W. Main St., Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 12/23/2007
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Horst, Daniel H.
, 72, of Harrisonburg, VA died April 12, 2007 at home. He was born September 17, 1934 in Maryland to Otho and Anna (Hoover) Horst.  On December 23, 1961 he was married to Lucille Eby, who survives.

Surviving are a son, Douglas Lamar Horst, and two grandchildren.

Memorial services were held April 28, 2007 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA. Cremated.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ann Hensley, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Hostetler, Ellen M Taylor
, 85, of Orrville, OH died August 7, 2007 at Rittman, Ohio after several years of declining health.  She was born May 21, 1922 at Louisville, Ohio to Joseph and Wilda (Miller) Taylor.  On October 25, 1945 at Louisville, Ohio she was married to Marvin J Hostetler, who survives.

Surviving are children, Dale (Nancy) Hostetler, Owen (Lori) Hostetler, Faye (Richard) Overholt, Rita (Kenneth) Wenger, Marla (Rodney) Nussbaum, Jane (Eddie) Steiner # 17 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving Evan (Evelyn) Taylor; Dwayne Taylor; Mary (Ian) Schmucker; former sister-in-law, Pearl Taylor        preceded in death by

Memorial services were held August 11, 2007  (when) at Orrville Mennonite Church Orrville Ohio (where) with burial in Martins Mennonite Church Cemetery Orrville, Ohio.

She was active in Women's Fellowship, Vacation Bible School, Bible Memory Program, Dunlap Hospital Auxiliary  and a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Jan Kauffman, Orrville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hottenstein, Vera K. Stauffer
, 90, of East Petersburg, PA died May 20, 2007 after a brief illness.  She was born to Isaac and Sadie Stauffer. She was married to Wayne Hottenstein (12/26/1911-03/21/2007).

Surviving are children, John H. Hottenstein, Joseph S. Hottenstein, Leanna Metzler, ten grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 26, 2007 at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, East Petersburg, PA.

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




Howe, Virginia L. Altman
, 86, of Lansdale, PA died January 23, 2007 of natural causes.  She was born to Adolf and Gertrude (Fitzgerald) Altman.  She was married to Kenneth A. Howe, who survives.

Surviving are children, Nelson A. Howe, Nancy Gingrich, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held January 27, 2007 at Grace Mennonite Church, Lansdale, PA.

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



Huber, Henry G.
, 96, formerly of Ronks, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at the Mennonite Home. Born in Spring City, Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Jacob G. and Bertha Good Huber. Henrys wife the late Evelyn E. Steffy Huber died in February 2006.

He first worked as a full fashion designer for Vanity Faire Hosiery Company and then as a sub assembler for Sperry New Holland, retiring in 1976. A long-time member of Paradise Mennonite Church, he was active in Ronks Fire Company, Paradise Meals on Wheels, Black Rock Retreat Auxiliary and Ambassadors for Christ. Henry enjoyed horseback riding, HO scale electric trains, gardening and puzzles.

Henry is survived by 3 sons, H. Glenn, husband of Ethel Randler Huber and Kenneth L., husband of Margaret Roth Huber, both of Ronks, and Larry S., husband of Barbara Dickel Huber of New Holland; daughter Mary Ann, wife of Jim Donovan of Gordonville; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother Milton Huber of Lancaster and his sister Bertha Huber of CA. Preceding Henry in death were his son, Carl G. Huber, and an infant son, grandson Curtis L. Huber, 2 great-grandchildren, sisters Myrtle G. Saltzman and Stella G. Stauffer and his brother Lloyd G. Huber.

VIEWING: Friday, Nov. 23rd from 10 to 11 AM., followed by the FUNERAL at 11 AM, with Pastor Fred W. Martin officiating, both at Paradise Mennonite Church, 148 S. Singer Ave., Paradise, PA. Interment in Hershey Mennonite Cemetery. Kindly consider mailing a contribution in Henrys memory to Ronks Fire Company, 134 N. Ronks Road, Ronks, PA 17572. Bachman funeral Home, Strasburg, PA
Intelligencer Journal - 11/21/2007
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Huebert, Milton H.
, 80, of Henderson, Nebraska died August 7, 2007 at Henderson, York Co., NE.  He was born to Henry H. and Anna (Friesen) Huebert.  He was married to Elvera Siebert.

Surviving are children, Sheryl (James)Leaman, Bonnie (Norris) Kramer, Wanda (Gail) Harford, Glenn (Jina) Huebert, LaDonna (Duane)Wedel, Melanie (James) Cook, 22 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held August 11, 2007 at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson, York Co., NE.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Tammy Ott, Henderson, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Hunsberger,  Katherine Anne Nafziger
, 74, of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada died March 8, 2007 at Cambridge, ON of Parkinsons / cancer. She was born January 12, 1933 at Millbank, ON to Amos and Nancy Nafziger.  On July 6, 1956 she was married to David Leslie Hunsberger, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Peter and Beth Hunsberger, Fred and Kathy Hunsberger, Robert Hunsberger, Kristine Hunsberger, Brent Atkinson, and three grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 12, 2007 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, ON with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs, ON
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


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