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.
.
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