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Martin, Edwin M., 76, of 509 St. Catherine Drive, Quarryville, PA, died early Tuesday morning, April 15, 2008. He is survived by his wife Frances H. (Nolt) Martin to whom he was married 52 years in December 2007.

Born in Churchtown, he was the son of the late Reuben W. and Lena (Martin) Martin.

A retired farmer, he was a member of the Fairmount Mennonite Church, Quarryville.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Annetta, married to Elmer Sensenig of Quarryville; Mary Ann, married to Earl Huber of Mohnton; Marlene, married to Roy Weaver of Lebanon; Karen, married to David Newswanger of Parkesburg; Stanley, married to Darlene (Garman) Martin of Quarryville; Rosene, married to Earl Leinbach of Selinsgrove, and Edwin, Jr., married to Kathryn (Martin) Martin of Quarryville; thirty grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters: Ella Mae, married to Paul Martin of Lewisburg; Lydia, married to Levi Martin of Mifflinburg; and Laura (wife of the late Paul) Zimmerman of Denver.

He was preceded in death by a stillborn son, a sister Catherine Reiff, and a granddaughter, Amber Leinbach.

His funeral will be held on Friday, April 18, at 1 PM at Little Britain Fellowship Center, 352 Nottingham Rd., Quarryville, with further services at 1:30 PM at Fairmount Mennonite Church, Quarryville, with Bishop Jeremiah Sensenig, Bishop Curvin Zimmerman, Clair Hurst, Edwin Reiff officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at Fairmount Homes Farm Crest Chapel, Ephrata, on Thursday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM.

Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements.

 

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Martin, Elam Z., 87, of New Holland, entered into rest at his residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Born in Earl Township, he was a son of the late Weaver W. and Mary S. (Zimmerman) Martin. He was the husband of Mildred M. (Stauffer) Martin.

A retired farmer and painter, he was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church, Earl Township.

Besides his wife, Elam is survived by four sons: Roland S. Martin of Liverpool, Jason S., husband of Marie A. (Zimmerman) Martin of Tunas, Missouri, Arnold S., husband of Rosetta M. (Wanner) Martin of St. Peter, IL, and Gary S., husband of Jerelyn M. (Wanner) Martin of Ephrata; a daughter, Hilda S., wife of Russell Z. Stauffer of Tunas, Missouri; two brothers, Paul Z. Martin of New Holland and Lloyd Z., husband of Florence (Auker) Martin of New Holland; three sisters,
Fannie Z., wife of Titus Hoover of Port Trevorton, Eva Z. Brubaker of Mt. Pleasant Mills, and Anna Z., wife of James Wenger of Liverpool; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Allen Z. and Irvin Z. Martin; and three sisters, Edna Z. Brubaker, Alice Z. Weaver and Elva Z. Stauffer.

A viewing will be held at the late residence, 350 Gristmill Road, New Holland, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Friday, May 9, 2008. Funeral services will be held at the late residence at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2008 with further services at 1:30 PM at the Stauffer Mennonite Church, Earl Township. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.

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Martin, Elizabeth R. Sauder, 82, of 50 Rose Alley, (Frystown) Myers-town, died Monday, March 3, 2008 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. She was the wife of the late Norman M. Martin who died in 1989.

She was born March 29, 1925 in West Earl Township, Lancaster Co., a daughter of the late John S. and Lizzie M. Redcay Sauder. She was a member of the Martin's Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference, Womelsdorf.

She is survived by a son, Clair S. Martin, at home; daughters, Janice S. wife of Luke Nolt, Ephrata; Pauline S. wife of Merle Gingrich, Richland; Marie S. wife of Lloyd Zimmerman, New Holland; fourteen grandchildren; two great randchildren; brother, Lester R. Sauder, Ephrata; sister-in-law, Irene H. wife of the late John R. Sauder, Reinholds. She was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond R. Sauder and John R. Sauder; sisters, Irene Lehman and Ruth Burkholder; and
two infant grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM in the Martin's Mennonite Church, Church Road, Womelsdorf. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4:00 PM and 6 to 8:00 PM at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, Jackson Road, Lebanon. Please omit flowers. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling the arrangements.

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Martin, Elmer

NAPPANEE -- Elmer Martin, 84, of 68476 C.R. 9, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 14, 2008) in his home.

He was born Jan. 13, 1924, in Elkhart County to Abraham and Mary (Ramer) Martin. On Jan. 14, 1945, he married Maryette Martin.

She survives along with three daughters, Laura Reihl of New Holland, Pa., Elizabeth Martin of Nappanee and Lydia (David) Brubacher of Mount Forrest, Ontario, Canada; five sons, Samuel (Mabel) Martin of New Paris, Enos (Grace) Martin and Warrena Martin, both of Nappanee, Jason (Iva) Martin of Wakarusa and Andrew (Arlene) Martin of Goshen; 20 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Ezra, Herman and Irvin Martin, and infants, Noah and Ira Martin; two sisters, Lydia and Esther Martin; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Martin was a farmer and member of the Old Order Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at his Nappanee home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Old Order Mennonite Church. The home ministry will officiate. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.

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Martin, Oliver H., age 80, of Hagerstown, MD., died July 15, 2008 in Hagerstown, MD. He was born August 19, 1927 in Maugansville, MD., to Aaron H. and Ethel L. (Horst) Martin. 

He was married to Ada R. (Hostetter) Martin for 60 years. He was a member of Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss, MD. Survived by his wife, three daughters, Helen Martin of Hagerstown, MD., Leona Horst of Waynesboro, PA., and Etta G. Martin at home; two sons, Conrad H. Martin and Curtis A. Martin both of Hagerstown, MD.; one sister, Corinne Martin of Worthington, IN.; three brothers, Carl H. Martin of Greencastle, PA., Ammon H. Martin and Caleb H. Martin both Hagerstown, MD.; 16 Grandchildren and 17 Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral service was July 18, 2008 at the Reiff Mennonite Church with burial in the Reiff Mennonite Cemetery, near Cearfoss, MD.

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Martin, Omar R., 88, of Chambersburg, PA died May 1, 2008 at Menno Haven. He was born April 21, 1920, in Maugansville, Md., to Menno S. and Mary (Risser) Martin. His first wife was Anna Mae Kuhns Martin. His second wife was Anna Blanche Clugston Martin on April 1, 1966.

He served as minister of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. He also served as bishop in the Franklin Mennonite Conference. He was president of the Franklin Conference Mission Board for many years. He was a charter member of the Menno Haven Board of Directors.

Survived by his wife and his four children, Eugene (husband of Lorene) Martin of Chambersburg, PA; Wilmer (husband of Janet) Martin of Waterloo, Ontario, Lyle (husband of Jenny) Martin of Sarasota, Fla., and Elaine (wife of Nelson) Ruhl of Elizabethtown, Pa.; 11 grandchildren, Eugene Lynn (Lisa) Martin, James Bradley Martin, Jolene (Joe) Eid, Janelle Martin, Alan (Christiane) Martin, Randal (Heidi) Martin, Gary (Megan) Martin, Derek Ruhl, Ashley Ruhl, Brock Ruhl and Grant Ruhl. Omar also has 10 great-grandchildren, Leah Martin, Laura Martin, Levi Martin, Jacob Martin, Matthew Martin, Kristina Martin, Kyle Martin, Kayla Martin, Travis Eid and Dylan Martin. Omar has two sisters surviving, Ada Martin and Cora Martin of Hagerstown, Md.

He was preceded by his first wife, Anna Mae Kuhns Martin; a son, Linford Martin; a great-grandson, Luke Martin; and a sister, Ula Martin.

Funeral service was May 4, 2008, at Chambersburg Mennonite Church with Chaplain Vernon Isner and the Rev. Wilmer Martin officiating. Interment will be held at Chambersburg Mennonite Cemetery, Chambersburg, PA.

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Martin, Raymond L., 81, of 5207 Brook Drive, East Petersburg died peacefully surrounded by his family following a brief illness on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

Born in Salisbury Township, he was the son of the late Samuel and Ada Mae Martin Martin.

Raymond farmed in the Mount Joy area for over twenty years, later he worked for J.C. Snavely & Sons, Inc., Landisville. He was also employed by S. Clyde Weaver & Sons, East Petersburg.

Raymond was the husband of A. Jeanette Myer Martin and they observed their 58th wedding anniversary in February of this year.

He was an active member of Hempfield Church Of The Brethren, East Petersburg, and formerly served as Deacon of the church. His interests included golf and traveling. Family was his life's focus, and he was special to his wife, children and grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Ronald husband of Cynthia Graybill Martin of Lititz, a daughter, Beverly wife of Jeffrey L. Moyer of Manheim, three grandchildren, Sonya wife of Jason Widders, Kyle husband of Kimberly Martin, and Stephanie Moyer; a great grandson, Chase Widders; and a brother, Frank husband
of Arlene Martin of Lancaster. Raymond was preceded in death by a grandson, Wesley Moyer, two brothers, Earl and Ivan Martin, three sisters, Bertha Brackbill, Mary Martin and Anna Martin.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his memorial service from the Hempfield Church of The Brethren, corner of Stevens Street and Metzler Road, East Petersburg, PA on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 11:00 AM with Pastor John Layman and Pastor Bill Longenecker officiating. Interment will be private in Hempfield Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Raymond's memory to Hempfield Church of The Brethren Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 246, East Petersburg, PA 17520. The Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, PA in charge of arrangements.

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Martin, Ruth K., 87, of 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, formerly of Ridge Ave, Ephrata, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Fairmount Homes after a brief illness.

Born in Goodville, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel S. and Fannie (Kurtz) Martin. She worked for 28 years as a Nurses Aide at Ephrata Community Hospital until her retirement in 1983. Prior to nursing, she worked on the family farm in Goodville.

She was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were four sisters, Marian K. Martin, Emma K. Martin, Alice K. Fisher, and Frances K. Buckwalter; and eight brothers, Elam K., Frank K., Samuel K., Christian K., Amos K., Nathaniel K., Jacob K., and William K. Martin.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, with further services at Weaverland Mennonite Church at 1:30 p.m. with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday at Wheat Ridge Chapel 5-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be made to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA
17522. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

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Martin, Ruth Malinda Diller, 90, of Hagerstown, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Mennonite Fellowship Home.

Born Oct. 3, 1918, in Hanover, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Maggie Diller.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Shank Martin Sr.

She assisted her husband, who was pastor of Mount Airy (Md.) Mennonite Church. She also was active in Martin Electric, established by her husband.

She is survived by one daughter, Esther L. Kline of Mount Airy; one son, Irvin S. Martin Jr. of Mount Airy; one foster son, William Boyd of New Holland, Pa.; one foster brother, Harvey Martin of Chambersburg, Pa.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ethel M. Campbell; and two sisters, Naomi Martin and Esther Martin.

A service will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Airy Mennonite Church. Her nephew, Roger Martin, and two grandsons will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Mount Airy.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mount Olive Mennonite Church, Maugansville. A viewing will be Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Mount Airy Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mount Airy Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 1027, Mount Airy, MD 21771.

Arrangements are by Molesworth-Williams Funeral Home, Damascus, Md.

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Martin, Samuel S., 69, of Darway Elder Care in Forksville, PA, formerly of Intercourse, died Wednesday July 23, 2008. He was the son of the late John and Mary Sauder Martin. He was the husband of Ida M. Stoltzfus Martin for 48 years. He was a mechanic for Hoober Inc., Sauder Chevrolet, and John F. Martin, Inc. The joy in his life was playing with his grandchildren and helping others. He enjoyed fishing, the mountains; was an active member of the Intercourse Fire
Department; was an assistant fire chief for many years. He was a member of Lichty's Mennonite Church.

Besides his wife, he is survived by: sons, Marlin R. Martin of Intercourse, Donald L. husband of Wanda M. Martin of New Holland; a daughter, Judy A. wife Carl B. Kauffman of Bird-in-Hand; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Eli husband of Mary S. Martin of New Holland, Aaron husband of Martha H. Martin of Narvon; and a sister, Annie wife of Phares Hurst of Bowmansville.

He was preceded in death by: brothers, John, David, Henry; and a sister, Lydia Martin.

Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday July 27, 2008 at Lichty's Mennonite Church, 1690 Union Grove Rd., East Earl, PA. The funeral will be held Monday, July 28, 2008 at 10 a.m.

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Martin, Thelma M. Banzhof, age 68, of 1880 Pool Forge, Lancaster, died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2008, at her home after a 6-month illness with brain cancer.

Born in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County, PA, she is the daughter of the late Willis John and Esther Frey (Gerlach) Banzhof.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Kenneth R. Martin, also of 1880 Pool Forge.

Thelma was a graduate of Hempfield High School Class of 1957 and a member of Grace Brethren Church in Rohrers-town. She retired from Armstrong World Industries with 30 years service as a Credit Correspondent.

Thelma loved to take road trips throughout the US and especially liked New England, the Finger Lakes wine region, and Mount Rushmore. She has traveled in nearly all the states. She enjoyed socializing, cooking, gardening, bowling, cross-stitch, ceramics, decorating, shopping (especially at the Bon Ton), and collecting. She collected turtles, teapots, and memorabilia (Hershey's, KC Chiefs, and Elvis).  She is a member of the What's Cookin' Club and Yoga Club in the Village Grande Community.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Barry Mahoney, husband of Cheri of Millersville; daughters, Mary (Mahoney) Kreider wife of Dick of Mountville; Lorise (Martin) Homsher, wife of Wayne of Ronks, PA; Lori (Mahoney) Buffenmyer, wife of Troy, of Willow Street; Andrea (Martin) Eckert, wife of Ray of Lancaster; Janette (Martin) Sickles, wife of David, of Dexter, ME; 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; sister Darlene Smeltzer of Wrightsville, PA; and a brother, John Banzhof, husband of Joanne of Willow Street, PA.

A funeral service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:30-11:00 AM.

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Martin, Todd Heston

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Todd Heston Martin, infant, of 3921 Jack Road, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Del.

Born Dec. 5, 2008, in Harrisburg, Pa., he was the son of Dustin T. and Jerri M. Helfrick Martin.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Kylei M. Martin and Kadenn A. Martin, both at home; maternal grandparents, Donald and Pauline Helfrick of Chambersburg; paternal grandparents, Titus and Linda Martin of Fayetteville, Pa.; maternal great-grandmother, Helen Shatzer, a resident of Providence Place, Chambersburg; and paternal great-grandmother, Martha M. Denlinger, a resident of ManorCare Health Services, Chambersburg.

Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Mercersburg Mennonite Church, Mercersburg, Pa. Pastors Allen Eshleman, David Possinger, and Lloyd Gingrich, will officiate. Burial will be in the adjacent church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, c/o Nemours Cardiac Unit, P.O. Box 269, Wilmington, DE 19899.

Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home, Greencastle, Pa., is handling the arrangements.

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Martin, Walter M., 51, of River Road, Waterloo, NY died unexpectedly Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, NY.

Walter was born in Ephrata, on November 29, 1956, the son of Titus and Mabel Martin of Ephrata. He had resided in Waterloo for the past 28 years, moving from Morgantown. He was a member of the Fayette Mennonite Church, Town of Fayette, NY. Walter was a dairy farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Huber Martin, of Waterloo, whom he married November 8, 1979; his eight children: Andrew (Anita) Martin, Lyons, Cheryl (Doren) Martin, Weedsport, Dawn (Vernon) Horning, North Rose, Keith (Joyce) Martin, Lyons, Brendon, Jeffrey, Lorene & Cindy Martin, all at home; 7 grandchildren, 10 brothers and sisters: Susan (Leroy) Martin, Geneva, Curvin (Edith) Martin, Memphis, MO, Nelson (Alma) Martin, Mt. Joy, Nancy (Paul) Brubaker, Romulus, Titus (Lois) Martin, East Earl, Mary (Curvin) Good, Narvon,
Wesley (Elaine) Martin, Ephrata, Virginia (Daryl) Eberly, Loysville, Rosene (Shelley) Musser, Lititz, Sylvia (Cleason) High, Farmersville, Arthur (Janice) Martin, Lebanon, and lots of nieces and nephews.

Walter was pre-deceased by his first wife, Mabel Martin Martin, and two brothers, John & Leon Martin, and one sister, Martha.

Family and friends may call at the Finger Lakes Fellowship Center, Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY on Wednesday, (February 27, 2008) from 2-4 & 6-8PM. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, (February 28, 2008) at 9:30 AM at the Fayette Mennonite Church, County Route 121, Town of Fayette, NY. Burial will be in the Fayette Mennonite Cemetery, Town of Fayette.

Arrangements are under the direction of Doran Funeral Home, Inc., Seneca Falls, NY

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Martin, Weaver, 93, of New Holland, entered into rest at his residence in New Holland on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Born in East Earl, he was a son of the late John and Lydia Ann (Weaver) Martin. He was married to Francis M. (Nolt) Martin.

A member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference, he was a retired farmer and woodworker.

Besides his wife, Mr. Martin is survived by three sons, John, husband of Nora Martin of Ionia, Iowa, Henry, husband of Martha Martin of Lititz, and Weaver Jr., husband of Mary Martin of New Holland; three daughters, Rebecca, wife of Harvey Fox of Curtiss, WI, Mary, wife of Titus Zimmerman of Lititz, and Anna, wife of Ammon Weaver of Lititz; one brother, Aaron Martin of Ephrata; two sisters, Anna, wife of Mose Sensenig of East Earl, and Mary Ella, wife of Paul Zimmerman of East Earl; 55 grandchildren; 225 great-grandchildren; and a few great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna (Reiff) Martin; three brothers, Reuben, Henry and John Martin; and three sisters, Eva Nolt, Lydia Nolt, and Elizabeth Nolt.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the late residence, 194 Amishtown Road, New Holland with further services at 9:30 AM at the Groffdale Frame Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference) with Bishop Ben Martin officiating. Interment will be in the Groffdale Frame Mennonite Church Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Friday, March 7th, at the late residence, 194 Amishtown Road, New Holland.

Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Weaver's memory may be sent to Hospice of Lancaster County, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.

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Martin, Wilbur Amos, 93, of Brethren Village, died at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, June 7, 2008.

Born November 26, 1914, in Ephrata, he was a son of the late Ira and Edna Martin. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Zuck) Martin.

Wilbur is a graduate of Ephrata High School, 1933, Lancaster School of the Bible, 1936, National Bible Institute, 1939 and Eastern Baptist Seminary, Philadelphia 1964.

Wilbur served as pastor of five Church of the Brethren congregations: Pottstown, PA, Royersford, PA, Coventry, Orlando, FL and North Ft. Myers, FL and interim pastor of the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren. Wilbur and Evelyn also served as house parents and chaplain at Hillcrest School for Missionary's Children, Jos, Nigeria from 1957-1960.

Wilbur is survived by two sons, Timothy Ritchey Martin and wife Donna of Myersville, MD, and Thomas Martin of Northbridge, CA; two grandsons, Benjamin and Jonathan; two brothers, Carl Martin and Donald Martin, both of Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.

Wilbur was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn, and parents, Ira, Edna and Marie, and also by a brother, Lowell Martin, and sister, Hazel Neff.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 12, at the Brethren Village Chapel, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, with Chaplain Mark Tedford and Bob Neff officiating. Private interment in the Bareville Cemetery, West Earl Township, PA. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service in the chapel.

Memorial contributions in Wilbur's memory may be sent to the Brethren Village Good Samaritan Fund, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17606. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.

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Mast, Andy Ray

Andy Ray Mast, 55, of rural Arthur passed away at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008, at his residence.

Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the Marcus Gingerich residence in rural Arthur with Bishop Dannie Otto officiating. Burial was in Miller Cemetery. Visitation was anytime prior to the funeral service at the Gingerich residence.

Mr. Mast was born August 2, 1953, in Coles County.  He was a son of William A. and Mary Ann (Plank) Mast.  He married Sara Marie Bontreger September 25, 1975, in Douglas County. She survives.

Also surviving are his mother, Mary Ann Mast of Arthur; six sons, John A. Mast and wife Leona of Arcola, David Mast and wife Rhoda of Humboldt, Joe A. Mast and wife Carolyn of Worthington Indiana, and Paul Mast, Phillip Mast, and Daniel Mast at home; four daughters, Mary Ann, Kathryn Ann, Dorothy, and Wilma, all at home; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Elva Mast and wife Leona of Tuscola and Joe Allen Mast and wife Deloris of Humboldt; five sisters Verna Kay Miller and husband Gary Dale of Arthur, Ruth Anna Yoder and husband Reuben Joseph of Arthur, Lela Fern Kaufman and husband Melvin A. of Arthur, Ada Lorene Yoder and husband Kenneth H. of Loganville, Wisconsin, and Betty Ellen Miller and husband Floyd O. of Arthur; and one sister in-law, Irene Mast of Arthur.

He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Mast; a brother, Lynn William Mast; and stillborn twins.

Mr. Mast was a member of the Old Order Amish Church for which he served as a bishop, and he was a dairy farmer in the Arthur area.

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Mast, Jeffrey Lee, 62, of Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek died December 8, 2008 at Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH.  He was born May 19, 1946 to Gerald O. and Frances L. (Miller) Mast.

Surviving are his mother, brother, Gary (Nila) Mast; brother, Murray (Jan) Mast; sister, Ann Scott) McGowan, and sister, Teresa (Bruce) Davis.

His father preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 13, 2008 at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Miller, Anna M. Yoder

Anna M. Miller, 68, of rural Arthur passed away at 4 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2007, at her residence.

Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the Lester M. Yoder residence in rural Arthur with the Bishop Menno D. Miller officiating. Burial was in Yoder Cemetery in rural Arthur. Visitation was held anytime prior to the funeral at the Yoder residence. Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola, assisted the Miller family with funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Miller was born December 18, 1939, in Coles County. She was a daughter of Menno W. and Katie (Miller) Yoder. She married Lonnie S. Miller on February 9, 1961, in Arthur. He passed away on June 7, 1963.

Survivors include one son, Richard Lynn Miller and wife Mary Jane of Bourbon; one daughter, Dorothy Louise Gingerich and husband Emery of Arcola; two sisters, Mary Otto and husband Freeman of Kokomo, Indiana, and Irma M. Yoder of Arthur; one brother, Lester M. Yoder and wife Martha of Arthur; and 16 grandchildren.

Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister, Edna Yoder; and three grandsons, a stillborn, Lavon Allen Miller, and John Elmer Gingerich.

She was part owner of Miller Dry Goods of rural Arthur for over 41 years. She was a member of the Old Order Amish.

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Miller, Elmer Clarence, 97, died January 8, 2008. He was born in rural Kalona in Johnson County, IA, on March 5, 1910 to Harry D. and Lizzie C. Schlabaugh Miller. He was united in marriage to Verna Boley on June 28, 1931. Elmer was a charter member of Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church. He also was sexton of the cemetery for many years.

Surviving is his daughter and son-in-law Marjorie and Edwin Hershberger of Kalona, five grandchildren and spouses; Merle and Linda Miller of Washington, Carrie Miller of Kalona, Kenneth Hershberger of Washington, James and Audra Hershberger of Wellman, and Clair and April Miller of Kalona. Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, Barbara Miller of Kalona, nine great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, a brother Omer Miller of Kalona and a grandson-in-law, Cecil Nissley of Washington.

Preceding Elmer in death were his wife, Verna January 17, 1983, his son Henry (10-10-1995), two granddaughters, Laverna Hershberger and Audrey Nissley and one brother, Chris Miller.

Service was Jan 10, 2008 at the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church, rural Kalona, IA.

Source: Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona, IA
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

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Miller, Enos Hugh, 98, of Wellman, Iowa died December 13, 2008 at Wellman, Iowa.  He was born March 11, 1910 in Reno County, Kansas to Harvey J. and Lizzie (Yoder) Miller.  On May 1, 1932 at Wellman, Iowa he was married to Erma Pauline Doolin, who died February 2003.

Surviving are children, S. Duane Miller (Florence), E. Gene Miller (Edna), Ermadine Boshart (Norman), L. Dale Miller (Carol), 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Anna Mae Hartzler, Bertha Wenger, and Nora Dickel.

A son, Dean Miller; two daughters, Janice Blosser and Elaine Earnest; three sisters, Elsie Miller, Fannie Doolin, and Mattie Bontrager; and a brother, Dan H. Miller preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 16, 2008 at Wellman Mennonite Church, Wellman, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Miller, Eva R. Ruhl, 100, of Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA (Formerly of Elizabethtown, PA) died April 19, 2008. She was born January 8, 1908 in Manheim, PA to Philip and Emma Snavely Ruhl.

She was married to Ezra E. Miller who died in 1943. She was a member of Good's Mennonite Church of Bainbridge, PA.  Mrs. Miller was employed by the former Teufel Orthotics and Prosthetics in Elizabethtown, PA. Among their clients was Joni Erickson Tada, internationally known Christian artist, speaker and author. In a recent 100th birthday letter to Mrs. Miller, Joni thanked Eva for helping to create hand splints for her. Joni thanked Eva too, for the richness of her Christian witness these many years.

She hosted Stephen Estrada, a Fresh Air Child from New York City in her home for 10 years and is still part of the family gatherings. Mrs. Miller is survived by a son, Leslie Miller, Elizabethtown, PA; two daughters, Charlene Fry, Turbotville, PA and Lois, wife of Richard Hilsher, Port Trevorton, PA. In addition, she is survived by 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and a sister, Almeda Ruhl Hess of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA.

She was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Miller, two brothers, Signor and Arthur Ruhl, a sister, Emma Ruhl Brubaker and two grandchildren.

Funeral Service was April 23, 2008 at Goods Mennonite Church with Interment in the Good's Mennonite Cemetery,  West Dongeal Twp., Elizabethtown, PA.

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Miller, Harvey S.

Harvey S. Miller, 73, of Tuscola passed away at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, October 25 2008, at his residence.

Funeral services wen held Tuesday morning, October 28, 2008, at the Ruben Gingerich residence in rural Tuscola, with Bishop San Schrock officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery. Visitation was anytime after 1 p.m. Sunday at the residence.

Mr. Miller was born January 3, 1935, in Douglas County. He was son of Samuel J. and Mary Ann Ann (Stutzman) Miller. He married Ada J. Otto February 23, 1956, in Douglas County. She survives.

Also surviving are eight children, Elva Miller of Arthur, Ernest Miller and wife Betty Mae of Tuscola, Monroe Miller and wife Sharon of Fisher, Rueben Miller and wife Cheryl of Arcola, Irlene Chupp and husband Vernon of Arcola, Susanna Graber of Arthur, Barbara Ann Bontrager and husband La Mar of Tuscola and Laura Mae Chupp and husband Glen of Tuscola; 23 grandchildren; 8 great-grand children; five brothers, Monroe Miller and wife Martha Ann of Milton, Iowa, Marvin Miller and wife Fannie of Strasburg, Daniel Miller and wife Dena of Shipshewana Indiana, Calvin Miller of Arcola, and Merle Miller and wife Rachel of Arthur; and one sister, Cora Wiltermood of Arthur.

Mr. Miller farmed, hung drywall, and most recently was a baker having worked at the Red Barn Bakery in Tuscola.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish Faith.

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Miller, Lala May Hochstetler, 91, of Goshen, IN died June 27, 2008 at Goshen, IN.  She was born May 29, 1917 at Kalona, IA to Christian H. and Magdelena (Shetler) Hochstetler.  On February 16, 1936 at Kalona, IA she was married to Marner Miller, who was born June 24, 1914 and died October 7, 2007.

Surviving are children, Shirley (Lowell) Miller, Larry (Eleanor) Miller,
Ruth Ann (George) Miller Brunk (daughter-in-law), 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

A son, Marlin Miller, two sisters, Lydia Yoder and Cora Brenneman, and two brothers, Henry Hochstetler and Ray Hochstetler preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 1, 2008 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

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Miller, Wilma Huetta Unrau, 88, of Reedley, CA died December 12, 2008 at Reedley, CA.  She was born January 28, 1920 at Inola, OK to Peter and Helena Unrau.  On October 14, 1943 at Inola, OK she was married to John Miller, who was born November 11, 1919 and survives.

Surviving are children, Larry & Jamie Miller; Randy Miller; Charlene & Dennis Arnst; Nora & Lenn Schwartz; Cora & Brent Voran; Cindy & Dan Epp; 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Arthur Unrau, Rahlen Unrau, and William Unrau.

A son, Timothy, two brothers, Marvin Unrau and Walter Aunra, and two sisters, Ella Unrau and Martha Unrau preceded her in death.

She and her husband, John, started Streetlight Ministries, a food ministry and thrift shop for the needy in the Reedley area.

Memorial services were held December 19, 2008 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Milne, Freda Mae King, 85, of Glendale, AZ died August 30, 2008 at Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona from cerebrovascular accident (stroke).  She was born May 26, 1923 at Elida, Allen County, Ohio to Edward M. and Elizabeth (Augsburger) King.  Edward was born December 21, 1895 and died July 14, 1950.  Elizabeth was born July 4, 1894 and died September 15, 1969.

On October 26, 1944 at Elida, Allen County, Ohio she was married to Robert William Milne, who was born October 12, 1919 and died October 17, 2004.

Surviving are children, Ronald (Sally Jo) Milne, Goshen, IN; Beverly (Jay) Hershberger, New Paris, IN; 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, two brothers,  Paul (Lois) King, Sarasota, FL; and Robert (Jill) King, Sarasota, FL.

A brother, John (Lala) King, and two sisters, Clara (Clark) Brenneman and Betty (John) Albrecht preceded her in death.

She served with Mennonite Board of Missions in Fortuna Ledge, Alaska (1955 -
57) and in London England (1974 - 76).  She was Secretary/Administrative Assistant at Goshen College (1957 - 1974). She had many volunteer activities in Glendale, AZ (1977 - 2008).  She enjoyed hosting and getting to know people from all over the world, enjoyed music - singing and playing organ, and enjoyed games and crossword puzzles.

Burial was in Trinity Mennonite Church Columbarium
A semi-private committal service, followed by a meal and time of remembrance in the fellowship hall of  Trinity Mennonite Church, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona will be held on December 22, 2008.

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Moyer, Sara G. Rice, 88, of Hilltown Township died September 16, 2008 at Harleysville, Mountgomery Co., PA from CAD, Dementia.  She was born May 14, 1920 at Deep Run, Bucks County, PA.  On August 19, 1939 she was married to Frank A. Moyer, who was born February 25, 1919 and died June 27, 1998.

Surviving are children, Charles Moyer and wife Carolyn; Lamar Moyer and wife Nancy; James Moyer and wife Irene; Richard Moyer and wife Shirley; David Moyer and wife Myrna; Dean Moyer and wife Jean; Susan Moyer and husband Lamar Freed;
16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a brother Howard Rice and wife Anna.

Sisters, Edna Rice, Emma and Mary Landis and infant siblings, Earl and
Pearl Rice preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held September 20, 2008 at Plains Mennonite Church, Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.