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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.

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  Sala, Romaine Stahl;   Schantz, Esther M. Longacre;   Schell, Rosella M. Baer;  Schindler, Floyd Carl;  Schlabach, Daniel D.;;   Schlegel, Walter N.;   Schmidt, Elsie Boese;   Schmidt, Ethel Ellen;  Schmidt, Grace Vivian;  Schmidt, Irene Fern;   Schmidt, Wilhelm G.;    Schmucker, Eunice M. Jordan;  Schmucker, Evelyn Joy Lederman;   Schmucker, Herbert F.;   Schmucker, Leon Ray;   Schrag, Ada Gering;   Schrag, Doug;   Schrag, Esther Mae Schrag;   Schrock, Adlai J. "AJ";    Schrock, Dellis D.;   Schrock, Herman Monroe;   Schrock, Joel N.;   Schrock, Michael Lewis;   Schwartz, Maxine E. Hoffer;  Schweitzer, Lester;   Sensenig, Edith E. Esbenshade;   Sensenig, Thelma A. Lehman;   Shank, Marlin Ray;   Sharp, David D.;    Shenk, Janet A. Burkholder;   Shenk, John C.;   Shetler, Lora L. Doolin;  Shope, Marjorie E. Miller;   Short, Ruth;   Short, Willard L.;   Shoup, Fannie Kuhns;  Showalter, Edith Marie Burkholder;   Showalter, Edith Virginia Rhodes;   Showalter, Elmer M.;   Showalter, Suetta S. Horst;    Shrock, Paul C.;   Siegrist, Esther L. Snavely;  Siegrist, Martha Mae Graybill;     Siemens-Rhodes, Willa Esperanza ; . . Slabaugh, Andrew M. "Andy" ; . . Slagel, Warren E.;   Smoker, Arthur Emanuel;   Smoker, Norman B.;   Smoker, Reba J.;   Smucker, Daniel Martin ; . . Smucker, Ella Pearl Ramseyer ; . .   Smucker, Salinda K. Kennel;   Snader, Irene S. Hess ; . . Snavely, Emma S. Simons ; . .   Snyder, Dorcas Fern Garber;   Sommer, Frances Miller;   Sommers, Susie Keim;  Speicher, Bertha Irene Gingerich;   Spotts, David;   Springer, Ada M. Stalter;   Stahly, H. LaMar;  Stamm, Martha J. Eicher;   Stamm, Walter E.;   Starner, Raymond J.;  Statum, Christina Louise ; . . Stauffer, Clyde V. ; . . Stauffer, Harold S. ; . . Stauffer, Susie B. Stauffer;   Stauffer, Wallace Waldo;   Stilwell, Harvey ; . . Stoltzfoos, Simeon M. "Simmie" ; . . Stoltzfus, Brent A. ; . . Stoltzfus, Mark P.; . . Stoltzfus, Mary Pauline "Polly" ; . . Stoltzfus, Sterling William;   Stroup, Ruth Elizabeth Miller;  Stuckey, Anna M. Graber;   Stuckey, Berneda Mae Nofziger;   Stuckey, Chauncey Howard;   Stuckey, Pearl Stuckey;   Stucky, Virginia Ann Toevs;   Stutzman, Ella J.;   Swarm, Mary Ann Fergison;   Swartzendruber, David Harold;   Swartzendruber, Wayne Herbert;  

Sala, Romaine Stahl, 83, of Goshen, IN died November 6, 2008 at Goshen.  She was born June 6, 1925 at Davidsville, PA to Ira and Nora (Kaufman) Stahl.  On June 15, 1949 she was married to Ray Sala, who was born February 16, 1926.

Surviving are her husband and a sister, Grace Brubaker.

Romaine taught vocal music in several locations in Pennsyvania. Upon the request of the Commission of Christian Education of the Mennonite Church, Romaine was involved in a project conducting workshops in children's music and worship 1965-1968.  She was also the owner and operator of an antique business for many years.

Memorial services were held November 21, 2008 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana. Her body was donated to Indiana University School of Medicine.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schantz, Esther M. Longacre, 100, of Souderton, PA died July 4, 2008 at Souderton, PA.  She was born May 8, 1908 at Milford Township, PA to Henry W. and  Mary Alice (Roth) Longacre.  She was married to Erwin M. Schantz.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Alice Conrad, a son, Daniel Schantz, 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Horace W. Longacre, and W. Paul Longacre.

She was a lifelong active member of Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, PA.

Memorial services were held July 8, 2008 at Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, PA with burial in St John's Lutheran Cemetery, Spinnerstown, PA.

Submitted by: Alma J. Geosits, Quakertown, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schell, Rosella M. Baer, 91, of Milledgeville, Illinois died March 17, 2008 at Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois.  She was born January 31, 1917 in German Township. Ohio to Joseph and Katie (Schrock) Baer.  On September 2, 1952 she was married to John Thomas Schell, who died in September 1970.

Surviving are children, William Joseph (Nancy) Schell, John M (Janice) Schell,
Gloria M (Garry) Jost, six grandchildren, 3-stepgrandchildren,  and 10 great-grandchildren.

Seven siblings preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 20, 2008 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Whiteside Illinois with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Sue Dirks, Sterling, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schindler, Floyd Carl, 83, of Agency, IA died February 23, 2008 at Agency, IA.  He was born October 25, 1924 at Bloomfield, IA to Clarence Irwin and Lora Hazel (Widner) Schindler.  On March 20, 1948 at Bloomfield, IA he was married to Marilyn Luke.

Surviving are his wife, children, David (Claudia), Robert (Edie), Leon (Brenda), Carla Skinner (Geno), Carol Neils (Tom), Marcia Holland (Kevin), 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, a sister, Mildred Sample (Don); and a brother, Earl (Evelyn) Schindler.

A brother, Harold Schindler preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 27, 2008 at Reece Funeral Home, Ottumwa, IA with burial in Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, Davis, Co., IA.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Darrell Zook, Pulaski, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schlabach, Daniel D., 82, of Winesburg died May 4, 2008 at Winesburg, Holmes Co., Ohio from a sudden illness.  He was born October 28, 1925 at Mt. Hope, Holmes Co., Ohio to Daniel E. and  Amanda (Yoder) Schlabach.  On January 11, 1951 at Martins Creek, Holmes Co., Ohio he was married to Retha F. Miller, who was born May 1, 1930 and survives.

Surviving are children, Dave (Helen) Schlabach, Brad (Jayne) Schlabach, Brenda Sweany, Jim (Shirley) Schlabach, and eight grandchildren.

Two daughters, LaVonne and Elaine preceded him in death.

Daniel was a devoted father and husband who loved his family and spent the last several years as caretaker to his wife Retha. He was a member of Longenecker Mennonite Church where he served a steward, SS teacher, and church historian. He loved visiting with family and friends and sharing stories from the past.

Memorial services were held May 7, 2008 at Longenecker Mennonite Church, Winesburg, Holmes Co., Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Jim Schlabach, Millersburg, OH
and Lori Wengerd, Winesburg, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schlegel, Walter N., 88, of Lansdale died September 28, 2008 at Dock Terrace, Lansdale, PA.  He was born at Lansdale, PA to Nicholas and Matme (Brunner) Schlegel.  He was married to Marion Gehman, who survives.

Surviving are children, Ronald and Evangeline Schlegel, and one grandchild.

A son, Walter Terry Schlegel preceded him in death.

He had a Purple Heart, 5 Bronze Stars, and 1 Bronze Arrowhead.

Memorial services were held October 3, 2008 (when) at Grace Mennonite Church, Lansdale, PA with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, North Wales, PA.

Submitted by: Ruth Delp, Lansdale, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmidt, Elsie Boese, 88, of Goessel, KS died April 12, 2008 at Goessel, KS from a stroke.  She was born October 18, 1919 at Marion County, KS to A. L. and Maria (Schroeder) Boese.  On September 3, 1948 she was married to Elmer Schmidt.

Surviving are children, Janice and Joel Worthington, Diana and Gary Roberts,           
Glen and Marie Schmidt, five grandchildren, three brothers, Dannie Schmidt, Alvin Boese, Ralph Boese, and one sister, Rosella Duerksen.

A daughter, Jerilyn preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 15, 2008 at Tabor Mennonite Church, Goessel, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kim Funk
Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmidt, Ethel Ellen, 88, of Walton, KS died April 12, 2008 at Goessel, KS.  She was born December 26, 1919 at Newton, KS to Rudolf B. and Susie (Voth) Schmidt. 

Surviving are two sisters, Esley Schmidt and Hildred Schmidt.

Memorial services were held April 28, 2008 (when) at Tabor Mennonite Church Goessel, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Kim Funk, Newton, KS
Tabor Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmidt, Grace Vivian, 88, of Marion, SD died August 5, 2008 at Freeman, SD.  She was born October 5, 1919 at Marion, SD to Gerhard G. and Emma Schmidt.

Surviving is a sister, Elise (Aaron) Schmidt.

Her parents, a sister, Elenora, and five brothers, Leander Schmidt, Theodore Schmidt, Howard Schmidt, Alfred (Melva) Schmidt, and Aaron Schmidt preceded her in death.

She was devoted to her family, and was the primary caregiver for her parents. She had the gift of hospitality.

Memorial services were held August 11, 2008 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Elizabeth, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schmidt, Irene Fern, 92, of Newton died October 13, 2008 at Newton, KS.  She was born March 9, 1916 at Goessel, Kansas to Bernhard W. and Helena (Schmidt) Schmidt.

Surviving is a sister, Hilda Schmidt (spouse - Pete Schmidt - deceased)

A sister, Norma Nickel  (spouse - Gerhart Nickel - living) preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 18,2008 at Tabor Mennonite Church, rural Newton, Marion County, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Kim Funk, Newton, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmidt, Wilhelm G., 92, of Archbold died November 7, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton Co., OH from natural causes.  He was born July 22, 1916 at Hartford, CT to Wilhelm and Adele Schmidt.  On January 13, 1996 he was married to Vera Nafziger, Williams, who was born January 12, 1917 and survives.

Surviving are two daughters, Rosa Sommers, Gretchen Ursisi, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

A sister, Martha Schmidt preceded him in death.

Wilhelm was a retired printer for the Toledo Blade, a journeyman printer, and a volunteer printer at Sauder Historic Village in Archbold, OH.

Memorial services were held November 12, 2008 at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Fulton Co., OH with burial in Osborn Cemetery, Waldron, MI.

Submitted by: Dana Short, Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmucker, Eunice M. Jordan, 80, of Louisville, OH died April 19, 2008  at Louisville, Stark Co., OH.  She was born October 1, 1927 at Middlebranch, OH to Everett E. and Alice (Hinton) Jordan.  She was married to Ivan R. Schmucker.

Surviving are children, Gene Schmucker, June Schmucker Brown, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Margaret Slack, and Alta Papes both of Canton, OH, and one brother, Everett S. & (Barbara) Jordan.

 One sister, Mae Jordan preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 26, 2008 at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Stark Co., OH. Eunice's body was donated to the Rootstown, OH Medical Center for research

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Alma Schloneger, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmucker, Evelyn Joy Lederman, 90, of Stryker, OH died December 20, 2008 at Bryan, Williams County, Ohio.  She was born October 31, 1918 to Daniel and Catherine (Neuhouser) Lederman and married to Raymond Schmucker.

Surviving are her husband, children, Jeanine Stuckey (Roger); Kendra Bernath (Jerry); and Kelly Schmucker, 2 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held December 24, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County, OH.

Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schmucker, Herbert F., 84, of Louisville, OH died March 31, 2008 at Louisville, Stark, Ohio.  He was born July 11, 1923 at Louisville, OH to Daniel and Lella (Schloneger) Schmucker.

Surviving are a sister, Letha (Donald) Shisler of N. Lawrence, OH and a brother, Elwood Schmucker of Louisville, OH.

A brother, Dwight Schmucker preceded him/her in death.

Memorial services were held April 4, 2008 at Beech Mennonite Church Louisville, Stark Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Alma Schloneger, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schmucker, Leon Ray, 76, of Bloomington, IL died January 15, 2008 at Normal, McLean County, Illinois from a massive hemorrhage due to accidental laceration of left pelvic vein during left hip replacement surgery. 

He was born March 3, 1931 at Alliance, Stark County, Ohio to Howard C. and Verna Lucille (Miller) Schmucker.  Howard was born March 8, 1900 and died January 17, 1976.  Verna was born September 23, 1904 and died October 21, 1993.

On June 24, 1952 at Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois he was married to Joyce Elaine Mishler, who was born July 26, 1932 and survives.

Surviving are siblings, Ian Schmucker (Mary); Sheldon Schmucker (Blanche); Lucille Hershberger (Loren); and Lorene Lemond (Randy).

A sister, Shirley Hein (Luke) preceded him in death.

He was an active member of the Mennonite Church of Normal and had served in many positions in the church. He was Vice-President of the BroMenn Foundations-BroMenn HealthCare - this was his last position prior to retirement.  He had worked for Mennonite Hospital and BroMenn HealthCare for 30 plus  years.  He was active with the Humane Society of Central Illinois and had been president for 10 years.  He was also active in many church, hospital related and philanthropic organizations.  He graduated in 1953 from Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana and did post-graduate work at Illinois State University in Normal, IL.  He was a person of wide acquaintance, had many, many friends and was a loving and devoted husband. 

Memorial services were held January 19, 2008 at Mennonite Church of Normal, Normal, McLean County, Illinois with burial in Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Carlock, McLean County, Illinois.
Submitted by: Joyce E. Schmucker, Bloomington, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Schrag, Ada Gering, 90, of Freeman, SD died July 5, 2008 at Freeman, SD.  She was born November 18, 1917 at Marion, SD to Joe D. and Caroline Gering.  On May 27, 1943 at Freeman, SD she was married to Paul Schrag, who was born December 23, 1908 and survives.

Surviving are children, Judy Rechnagel, Mary (Jim) Tecklenburg, (Candace) Schrag, 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and siblings, Earl (Marian) Gering, Bill (Lucille) Gering, and Linda Pankratz.

A son, Doug Schrag, a son-in-law, (Don) Rechnagel, and two sisters, Pearl Kaufman and Mary Graber preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 9, 2008 (when) at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Elizabeth, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schrag, Doug, 60, of Marion, SD died April 1, 2008 at Freeman, SD.  He was born April 4, 1947 at Freeman, SD to Paul and Ada (Gering) Schrag.  On June 16, 1967 at Freeman, SD he was married to Candace Schrag, who survives along with his parents.

Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Benjamin (Dan), a son, Cory Schrag (Melissa), four grandchildren, and two sisters, Judy Rechnagel, and Mary Tecklenburg (Jim).

Memorial services were held April 4, 2008 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Elizabeth, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schrag, Esther Mae Schrag, 79, of Hesston died August 14, 2008 at Hesston, Harvey County, Kansas after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease.  She was born December 22, 1928 at Moundridge, McPherson Co., KS to Daniel D. and Anna (Zerger) Schrag.  On August 10, 1948 at Moundridge she was married to Paul Harvey Schrag, who was born November 2, 1923.

Surviving are her husband, children: Mary and Ray Hunsberger, Donna and Gary Koehn, Allen and Mary Schrag, Lois Wahl; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a sister, Ethel Juhnke, and two brother, Edwin Schrag, and Harold Schrag.

Her siblings, Cora Stucky, Alida Cummings, Richard Schrag, Orlin Schrag, Ruth Wedel, and Martha Krehbiel preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 16, 2008 at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston, Harvey County, Kansas with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Harvey County, Kansas.

Submitted by: Donna Koehn, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schrock, Adlai J. "AJ"

Adlai J. "AJ" Schrock, infant son of Kasey and Whitney (King) Schrock, was stillborn at 6:58 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

A Graveside funeral service was held Tuesday morning at Arcola Cemetery with Pastor Ken Hoover officiating. Memorials may be made to the family.

"AJ" is survived by his parents, Kasey and Whitney Schrock of Charleston; maternal grandparents, Kelly A. and Larry A. Rardin of Charleston; paternal grandparents, Brenda Schrock of Sydney and Kevin Schrock of Tuscola, maternal greatgrandparents, Nancy Hills and John R. King, both of Charleston; paternal greatgrandparents, Doyle and Kaye Rardin of Hindsboro and Janis Schrock of Tuscola; and three uncles Cody Schrock of Sydney and Dustin and Jared King, both of Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Charlotte King; maternal great-great-grandmother, Betty King; and paternal great-grandfather, Adlai J. "AJ" Schrock.

AJ was loved and wanted by so many people; he will be sadly missed.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
June 26, 2008
Submitted by: Lizzie Ann Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schrock, Dellis D., 76, of Fargo, ND died February 23, 2008 at Houma, LA while volunteering with Presbyterian Disaster Service in Houma, LA. 

He was born July 29, 1931 at Woodriver, NE to Lewis Rollin and Ada Marie (Lehman) Schrock.  Lewis Rollin was born February 11, 1910 and died September 30, 1951.  Ada Marie was born November 11, 1910 and died September 24, 1992.

On August 23, 1953 at Casselton, ND he was married to Twila Stoll, who was born March 3, 1931 and survives.

Surviving are children, Dee Albrecht (Tom Albrecht, spouse), Joan Schrock-Woodward (Don Woodward, spouse), Elizabeth Slabaugh (Marvin Slabaugh, spouse), and Erin Geiser (spouse of Michael Schrock), 11 grandchildren plus one spouse, and siblings: Roy Schrock, Lila Mae Gould, Wilma Cannon, and Thelma Schrock.

Son, Michael Lewis Schrock died in an accident February 25, 2008 on the way to his father's funeral.

He was a proud father and grandfather, active in church and community. He had a life long career teaching English and Creative Writing, and had a passion for family genealogy and heritage.

Memorial services were held February 27, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church, Fargo, ND with burial in Casselton Cemetary, Casselton, ND.

Submitted by: Twila Schrock, Fargo, ND
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schrock, Herman Monroe, 83, of Harrisonburg, VA died April 12, 2008 at Harrisonburg, VA.  He was born May 25, 1924 in Reno County, Kansas to Samuel E. and Katie C. (Miller) Schrock.  On April 30, 1955 he was married to Katherine Blough, who was born July 25, 1928 and survives.

Surviving are a son, Darrel Schrock and wife Evangeline of Newport News, VA;
Daughters: Linda S. Schrock of Harrisonburg, VA and Sonya K. Carrier of
Dayton VA; four grandchildren: Thomas Carrier, T. J. Carrier, Leanna Schrock, and Kenny Schrock.

Surviving Siblings:
Brothers: Allen Schrock and wife Laura of Hutchenson, KS; Earl Schrock
and wife Ruth of Harrisonburg, VA; Eugene Schrock and wife Carol of
Partridge, KS; and Sister: Doris Yoder and husband Larry of Midland, Mich.

A sister, Susie Ellen Schrock a brother, Leroy Schrock, and a grandaughter,  Katie Lynn Carrier preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 16, 2008 at Lindale Mennonite Church, Linnville, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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


Schrock, Joel N.

Joel N. Schrock, 94, of rural Arthur passed away at 2:30 a.m. Saturday. July 12, 2008 at his residence.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at the family residence with Bishop Omer Otto officiating.  Burial was in Otto Cemetery. Visitation was anytime prior to the funeral service at the residence.

Mr. Schrock was born October 11, 1913, in Douglas County. He was a son of Noah B. and Lydia (Kauffman) Schrock. He married Sovilla Miller on October 3, 1935. She passed away September 6, 2007.

Survivors include two sons, Edward Schrock and wife Mary Ellen of Arthur, and Ervin Schrock and wife Sarah of West Farmington, Ohio; three daughters, Anna Stutzman and husband John of Arcola, Katie Beachy and husband Levi of Arthur, and Verna Kaufman and husband Lewis of Arthur; one daughter-in-law, Lizzie Schrock of Arthur; three brothers, Enos Schrock and wife Rachel of Rockville, Indiana, Ben Schrock of Arcola, and Harvey Schrock of Seymour, Missouri; one sister, Katie Gingerich of Arthur; 31 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Omer; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters.

Mr. Schrock was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Faith.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
July 17, 2008
Submitted by Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL


Schrock, Michael Lewis, 53, of Minneapolis, MN died February 25, 2008 at Fargo, North Dakota from an accident.  He was born May 25, 1954 at Casselton, North Dakota to Dellis and Twila (Stoll) Schrock.  His mother survives and his father had died three days earlier on February 22, 2008.  He was married to Erin Geiser, who survives.

Surviving are children, Atlee Geiser Schrock and Haven Geiser Schrock and his sisters, Diedre (Tom) Albrecht, Joan (Don) Schrock Woodward, and Elizabeth (Marvin) Slabaugh.

He was an architect who specialized in educational projects and mentored young architects, and was a former chair and board member of Wilderness Wind Boundary
Water Camp.

Memorial services were held March 2, 2008 at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Dan Leisen, Minneapolis, MN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schwartz, Maxine E. Hoffer, 94, of Wakarusa, IN died October 2, 2008 at Wakarusa.  She was born February 3, 1914 at Nappanee, IN to Arthur and Maude (Freed) Hoffer).  On October 6, 1937 at Nappanee, IN she was married to Ervin J. Schwartz, who was born December 31, 1916 and survives.

Surviving are children, Jerry (Pam) Schwartz; Darrell (Cheryl) Schwartz;
four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a brother, Buell (Juanita) Hoffer.

A sister, Miriam Clouse, and three brothers, Cloyce Hoffer, Carl Hoffer, ane Gerald Hoffer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 5, 2008 at North Main St. Mennonite Church, Nappanee, IN with burial in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Lisa
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Schweitzer, Lester, 81, of Cairo, Nebraska died February 20, 2008 at St Francis Skilled Care, Grand Island, NE.  He was born May 18, 1926 at Wood River, Nebraska to John H. and Matilda (Stutzman) Schweitzer.  He was married to Jeannine Oswald, who died December 8, 2007.

Surviving are children, Don & Kathy Schweitzer, Ron & Elaine Schweitzer, Jon & Roberta Schweitzer, Alan & Peg Schweitzer, Sharon & Laverne Jarzynka, Rebecca &
Scott Boone, Jewel & Lanny Faeh, 23 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

A son, Philip Schweiter preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 23, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Cairo, Cairo, Nebraska with burial in Wood River Mennonite Cemetery, Wood River, Nebraska.
Submitted by: Mary Gascho, Grand Island, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Sensenig, Edith E. Esbenshade, 83, of Denver, PA, died November 4, 2008, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Earl Twp., Lancaster, PA to Ferree and Elizabeth (Weaver) Esbenshade.

She is survived by her husband, Titus L. Sensenig of 64 years. She was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church and formerly of Weaverland Mennonite Church.

Surviving with her husband are her children, Ruth Ann & Marvin King of Narvon, PA; Mary E. Weaver of Lititz,PA; Eugene L. & Thelma (Smoker) Sensenig of Denver, and Erma J., married to Ronald Weaver of Reinholds; a daughter-in-law, Mary J. (Martin) Sensenig, 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and her brothers, Adam, married to Alta Esbenshade, and Ferree, Jr., married to Marian Esbenshade, both of New Holland, PA.

She was preceded in death by a son, Floyd R. Sensenig, a grandson, Dean Weaver, and a sister, Grace Reiff, widow of Amos. Funeral service was Nov. 7, 2008 at Martindale Mennonite Church, with Bishop Earl Sensenig, George Weber and Eugene Weaver officiating. Interment was in the Martindale Mennonite Cemetery, Epharta, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine  November 05, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Sensenig, Thelma A. Lehman, 86, of Elizabethtown, PA died March 7, 2008 at ManorCare Health Services, Elizabethtown, PA. She was born in South Londonderry Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Herman R. and Stella R. Shenk Lehman. She was married Luke Martin Sensenig he died in 1995.

Mrs. Sensenig was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, PA. (A former member of the Gingrich Mennonite Church, Annville Lebanon Co., PA.)

Survived by three daughters, Carol Ann, wife of Edwin W. Stauffer, East Earl, PA; Helen M., wife of Douglas Zimmerman, Maytown, PA; Nancy L., wife of Andrew B. Yehl, Elizabethtown, PA; a son, Harold E. of Hummelstown, PA; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Anna L., wife of Rev. Luke Brandt and a brother, Walter V., husband of Thelma Lehman.

Funeral Service was March 12, 2008 atElizabethtown Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, PA. 
Source: Obituary files of Miller/Sekely Funeral Services, Elizabethtown, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
 

Shank, Marlin Ray, 58, of Sarasota, FL died February 10, 2008 at Sarasota, FL from heart failure.  He was born September 8, 1949 Dixon, Ill.  His mother, Odela of Goshen, IN and his wife, the former Kim Miller survive.

Surviving are children, Angela Bielinski, Sara Kramer both of Denmark, Wis., Glenna Oliver of Sarasota, 10 grandchildren, and Siblings: Galen of Sterling, IL, Leon of Dixon, Lorraine Borntrager of Goshen, [IN] & Wanda Bouwman of Woodridge, IL.

Memorial services were held February 17, 2008 at Bay Shore Mennonite Church, Sarasota, FL with burial in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Sarasota, FL.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Judi Mullett, Sarasota, FL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Sharp, David D., 95, of New Holland, PA died September 9, 2008 at Lancaster, PA.  He was born August 6, 1913 at Belleville, PA to Joseph and Fannie (Detweiler) Sharp.  He was married to Alta Stoltzfus.

Surviving are children Merle, husband of Bonnie (Reese) Sharp; Donald, husband of Loretta (Umble) Sharp; Dennis, husband of Bonnie (Shelly) Sharp, 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a sister, Lizzie Hostetler, a brother, John Sharp, and a sister, Sadie Byler.

A son, Kenneth Sharp and four brothers, Jesse, Christ, Joseph, and Simon Sharp preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held September 13, 2008 at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, Leola, PA with burial in Eby Cemetery, Leacock, PA.

Submitted by: Norma Stauffer, Leola, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Shenk, Janet A. Burkholder, 65, of Lancaster, PA died September 10, 2008 at Essa Flory Hospice Center from cancer.  She was born May 6, 1943 at Millersville, Lancaster County, PA to John A. and Myrtle E. (Huber) Burkholder.  She was married to David Shenk, who survives.

Surviving are children, Janelle, wife of Rodger Beitzel; Pam, wife of Joel Richardson; Gina, wife of Fernando Canete, 7 grandchildren, two brothers, Sherman Burkholder and Jim Burkholder, and a sister, Kaye Kreidern.

A brother, Bruce Burkholder preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held September 14, 2008 at Landisville Mennonite Church, Landisville, Lancaster County, PA.  Cremation has taken place.

Submitted by: Christy Heatwole, Landisville PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Shenk, John C.

John C. Shenk, 66, of Lancaster, died December 11, 2008 at Landis Homes after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, with his family
by his side. He was the husband of Nancy E. Groff Shenk of Lancaster for 42 years.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of Adam M. Shenk and Viola H. Shenk Gochnauer. He was a graduate of Millersville University. Before
his illness, he worked in banking information technology, working for Meridian Bancorp in Reading, PA as a Vice President and most recently
for Vanguard, Malvern, PA.

He was a member of Lititz Moravian Church, where he sang in the choir and was a past member of the Board of Elders. John was an avid
basketball fan and recreational player.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, daughters Katie (Sevan Hadjolian) of Lancaster and Kim (Bill Johnsen) of Ridgewood, NJ; grandsons Leo
and Andre Hadjolian and Eric and Owen Johnsen; a brother, Jay Shenk, of Maumee, OH; and sister, Shirley King of New Holland and Nancy L.
Shenk of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 16th at 7 p.m. at Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square, Lititz, PA, with the Rev.
Dean Jurgen officiating. The family will greet friends following the memorial service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, South Central PA Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205,
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9638, or Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Charles
F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz 560-5100.
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Intelligencer Journal
12/14/2008 - Lancaster, PA

 
 

Shetler, Lora L. Doolin, 72, of Kalona, Iowa died March 7, 2008 at Kalona, Iowa from complications of cancer.  She was born September 14, 1935 at Kalona, Iowa to Edward and Fannie (Miller) Doolin.  On June 7, 1953 at Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa she was married to Marland J. Shetler, who died May 21, 2002.

Surviving are children, Cindy Litwiller and husband Merlin, Carla Slaubaugh and husband Doug, Carol Gingerich and husband Maynard, Jim Shetler and wife Jessica,
14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Arlene White, Aletha Smithson, and Morris Doolin.

Memorial services were held March 11, 2008 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, Washington County, Iowa with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa.

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


Shope, Marjorie E. Miller, 91, of Scottdale died April 20, 2008 at Scottdale, PA.  She was born March 13, 1917 at Bellefonte, PA to Clair and Mary (Harter) Miller.  She was married for 71 years to Wilson  Shope, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Marjorie E. Stover & husband, Bill; Wilma R. Ryan and husband, William; Mary J. Allison and husband, Reed; Alma G. Stoner and husband, Marvin; 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Lois Jane Armstrong.

A brother, Basil Miller, a sister, Catherine Shope, and a granddaughter, Mary Ellen Stover preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 26, 2008 at.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by Vera Stevens, Scottdale, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Short, Clarissa Leigh, 19, of Fayette, OH died October 18, 2008 at Fayette, OH from injuries received in an all-terrain vehicle accident.  She was born May 26, 1989 at Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio to Rodney (12/03/1960) and Brenda Nofziger (11/22/1960) Short.

Surviving with her parents are a sister, Ashley (Mike) Zimmerman; and a brother, Arin Short.

Clarissa was a student at Malone College in Canton, OH majoring in nursing.  She had been active in the Chrysalis program and the Fellowship of Christian Atheletes.  She also enjoyed soccer and track.

Memorial services were held October 22, 2008 at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, OH.

Submitted by: Dana Short, Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Short, Ruth
(1912 - 2008)

ARCHBOLD - Ruth Short, 95, of Archbold, died early Wednesday morning, April 9, 2008, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold.
Born June 2, 1912, near Archbold, she was the daughter of Sarah (Rupp) and Aaron Short.
A lifelong resident of the Archbold area, she was a seamstress and worked as a clerk at the former Rufenacht's Haberdashery and Bill's Locker Room in Archbold for more than 60 years.
She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church and Fulton County Health Center Auxiliary, and was a volunteer in the dining room at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home.
Surviving are a sister, Marie Short of Archbold; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Dennis Short, Emmet Short and Earl Short; and two sisters, Inez Zaerr and infant Thelma Short.
Visitation will be Friday from 3-8 p.m. in the Fairlawn Chapel.
Memorial services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Fairlawn Chapel with Pastor Mona Sauder to officiate. Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Short Funeral Home, Archbold, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Fairlawn Haven or Zion Mennonite Church.
<www.bryantimes.com> The Bryan [Ohio] Times, 10 Apr 2008]
Submitted by: Mona Mann


Short, Willard L., 91, of Archbold died March 22, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio.  He was born to Henry and Eliza (Eicher) Short and was married to Marie Short.

Surviving along with his wife are two sons, Gary Short, and Aden J. (Susie) Short, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 26, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County, Ohio.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Shoup, Fannie Kuhns, 82, of Mt. Eaton, Ohio died May 10, 2008 at Country Lawn Nursing Home in Harmon after a period of declining health.  She was born March 20, 1926 at Wilmot, Ohio to William and Amanda (Miller) Kuhns.  On November 10, 1946 she was married to Melvin W. Shoup, who died March 2, 2000.

Surviving are children, Marvin (Ella) Shoup of Trail; Doyle (Judy) Shoup of New Philadelphia; Kenneth Shoup of Mt. Eaton; Lester (Janet) Shoup of Dundee; Milton
(Sharon) Shoup of Orrville; Delores (Ernie) Raber, Doris Shoup and
Pauline Shoup, all of Mt. Eaton; 22 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are a sister, Mabel (Glen) Snyder of Monroeville; two brothers, Sam (Ruby) Kuhns of Beach City and William Kuhns, Jr. of Wilmot; and a sister-in-law, Mabel Kuhns of Hartville.

Two sisters, Susie Scheufler, and Lydia Dews; a brother, Henry Kuhns, grandchildren, Michael and Stanley Shoup; a great grandson, Noah Shoup; and two
daughters-in-law, Sara and Carol Shoup preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 13, 2008 at Longenecker Mennonite Church, Winesburg, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.

Submitted by: Lori Wengerd, church secretary
Longenecker Mennonite Church, Winesburg, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Showalter, Edith Marie Burkholder, 89, of Broadway, Virginia died October 27, 2008 at Harrisonburg, Virginia.  She was born November 18, 1918 to Emanuel J. and Ella (Weaver) Burkholder.  She was married to John S Showalter.

Surviving are a daughter, Karin Halterman, one grandchild, and four great-grandchildren.

Her husband and a brother, Austin Burkholder preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 30, 2008 at Zion Mennonite Church, Broadway, Virginia by Pastor Clyde Kratz and by Laban Peachey, Interim Pastor at Trissels Mennonite Church, with burial in the adjoining Zion Cemetery.

Submitted by: Sarah Kohrs, Broadway, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Showalter, Edith Virginia Rhodes

Edith Virginia Rhodes Showalter, 87, formerly of Broadway and Timberville, Va., died Sunday (Aug. 31, 2008) at 5 a.m. at Oak Lea, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, Va., where she had been a resident since 1998.

Mrs. Showalter was born Feb. 21, 1921, at Dayton, Va., the oldest daughter of Webster Clay and Sarah Mabel Showalter Rhodes. She was married to Owen F. Showalter of Broadway on April 25, 1942, and he died Jan. 21, 2000.

Survivors include one daughter, Sharon S. Harman of Harrisonburg, and seven sons:  Harley R. and Myron J. of Harrisonburg, O. Franklin Jr. and Ruel J. of Broadway, Welby C. of Linville, Stuart W. of Kalamazoo, Mich., and H. D. Hollis of Ann Arbor, Mich.; 15 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. A granddaughter, Alicia Showalter Reynolds, died in 1996, and a daughter-in-law, Martha Ann Baer Showalter, died in 1998.

Also surviving are three sisters, Esther (Mrs. Willis) Rohrer, Ida (Mrs. Wilbur) Rohrer, and Norma Koogler, all of Dayton, and five brothers, Eber, John and Neil of Dayton, Reuben of Harrisonburg, and Luke of Ashland, Ohio. Preceding her in death were four brothers, Mark and Harry of Columbiana, Ohio, and infants Franklin and Daniel of Dayton.

Mrs. Showalter was a homemaker and farm wife, having lived at Broadway, Salem, Ohio, and Timberville before moving to Broadway again in 1974. She was also employed by Timberville Elementary School and the H.D. Lee Co. She enjoyed caring for her family, cooking, quilting, gardening and singing.

She was a member of Trissels Mennonite Church, Broadway, where the funeral service and burial will [likely] be held Wednesday (Sept. 3) at 10 a.m.

Memorial gifts may be made to the VRMC Compassion Fund, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Submitted by: Eva Hoover Borntreger, Lebanon, OR
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Showalter, Edith Virginia Rhodes, 87, of Broadway, VA died August 31, 2008 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA. 

She was born February 25, 1921 at Dayton, Rockingham Co., VA to Webster Clay and  Sarah Mabel (Showalter) Rhodes.  Webster Clay was born March 8, 1890 and died March 9, 1972.  Sarah Mabel was born October 18, 1891 and died February 6, 1969.

On April 25, 1942 at Dayton she was married to Owen Franklin Showalter, who was born August 23, 1918 and died January 21 2000.

Surviving are children, Harley Showalter (and Sadie Miller); O. Franklin Showalter (and Martha Ann Baer -- deceased); Stuart W. Showalter (and Shirley Hershey); Ruel J. Showalter (and Eunice Geil); H. D. Hollis Showalter (and Martha Augsburger); Sharon M. Showalter Harman; Welby C. Showalter (and Sharon Jantz); Myron J. Showalter (and Evelyn Hershberger); 15 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Eber A. and Mary Grace Rhodes; Reuben S. and Margaret Rhodes; Luke C. and Miriam Rhodes; Esther M. Rohrer (Mrs. Willis); John C. and Louise Rhodes; Ida R. Rohrer (Mrs. Wilbur); Cornelius A. and Ellen Rhodes; and Norma R. Koogler (widow of William Koogler).

A granddaughter, Alicia Faye Showalter Reynolds, and four brothers, Mark S. Rhodes (and deceased wife Ina); Harry W. Rhodes (and deceased wife Priscilla); Frank W. Rhodes (infant); and Daniel R. Rhodes (infant) preceded him in death.

Edith enjoyed caring for her family, cooking, quilting, hosting guests in her home, gardening and singing. She was an active member of the church sewing circle and a volunteer with the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale.

Memorial services were held September 3, 2008 at Trissels Mennonite Church, Broadway, Rockingham Co., VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Stuart W. Showalter, Kalamazoo, MI
Submitted by: Grace Good, Broadway, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Showalter, Elmer M., age 84 of Menno Haven in Chambersburg, PA. (formerly of Hagerstown Md) died  June 15, 2007 at Menno Haven. He was born April 19, 1923 near Hagerstown, MD to Martin W. and Katie (Reiff) Showalter.

His first wife, Lurella (Lehman) Showalter died in 1973. He married his second wife Esther (Strite) Showalter of Hagerstown, Md., in 1974.

A member of the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church near Greencastle, PA. Most recently he was a member of the Calvary Mennonite Fellowship in Mt. Clinton Va. He was also involved for many years in the Mennonite Disaster Service.

Surviving is his wife, four children, Diane (wife of R. Larry) Martin of Waynesboro, Pa., Earl D. (Husband of Sue) Showalter of Middletown, Pa, Debbie (Wife of Blair) Dill of Coppell Texas and Lynn E. (Husband of Jeanette) Showalter of Newport News Va. One Sister, Iva Grove of Hanover, Pa., two brothers, Laban Showalter of Chambersburg, Pa. and Clarence Showalter of Hagerstown, Md. Eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service was June 23, 2008 at the Salem Ridge Mennonite Church with Pastors Paul Emerson, Vernon Isner and Galen Lehman officiating. Burial was in the Salem Ridge Mennonite Cemetery, Greencastle, PA.
Source: Obituary files of Harold M Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Showalter, Suetta S. Horst

LIVERPOOL - Suetta S. Showalter, 76, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30. 2008, at the home of her son, Anthony Showalter, and his wife, Kathryn, with whom she had lived since Jan. 5. Her passing was sudden.

Suetta was born July 8, 1931, in Ephrata, Lancaster County, a daughter of the late David and Annie (Stauffer) Horst. She was a caregiver for many families in the local area and was a member of Stauffer's Mennonite Church at Riverview, Liverpool.

Suetta is survived by Ethan Showalter of Waynesboro, Va.; a daughter, Audrey Showalter, at home; three sons and their spouses, Anthony and Kathryn Showalter of Liverpool, Steven and Marie Showalter of Leonard, Minn., and Rodney and Carolyn Showalter of Mount Pleasant Mills; 30 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five brothers and their spouses, Roy S. and Arlene Horst of Selinsgrove, David S. and Mary Horst of Port Trevorton, Levi S. and Susie Horst of Denver, Pa., Carmi S. and Emma Horst of Ephrata and Marlin S. and Royall Horst of Tunas, Mo.; and a sister, Marion S. Zimmerman of Liverpool.

She was preceded by four brothers and two sisters.

Family and friends are invited to the home of her son, Anthony Showalter, RR1, Box 233D, Klinger Hollow Road, Liverpool, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday for the viewing. Further services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday, again at the son's home, with further services at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Stauffer's Mennonite Church at Riverview, Old Trail and Oriental Road, Liverpool. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The George P. Garman Funeral Home Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Sunbury Daily Item - 2/1/2008
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Shrock, Paul C., 85, of Middlebury died April 25, 2008 in the Courtyard of Goshen, Indiana after a period of declining health.  He was born October 25, 1922 to Edd and Fannie (Yoder) Shrock.  In 1945 at Montgomery, IN he was married to Dorcas Graber, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Marlin (Linda)Shrock, Shawn (Cindy)Shrock, Stephen Shrock, 2 stepsons, Chris Dyer, Brent (Michelle) Dyer, six  grandchildren, and siblings: Martha Slabaugh, Phyllis (John Schrock), Silas (Dorothy) Shrock, Ed
(Joann) Shrock, Fred (Jan) Shrock, and David (Catherine) Shrock.

Two daughters, a brother, Peter Shrock, and a sister, Alma Knepp
preceded him in death.

He was in CPS service as a smoke jumper, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Memorial services were held April 29, 2008 at Bonneyville Mennonite Church, Bristol, IN with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, IN.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Ruby Bontrager, Bristol, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Siegrist, Esther L. Snavely, 84, of Lancaster, PA died October 14, 2008 at Hospice of Lancaster Co., Mount Joy, PA. She was born in Elizabeth Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. to Elmer S. and Edna Landis Snavely.

She was married to Earl S. Siegrist for 66 years. A member of Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.

Survived by her Husband and daughters, Doris S. wife of J. Nevin Gish of Manheim, PA; Joanne S. wife of Harold N. Blank of Quarryville, PA; a son, Kenneth S. husband of Cynthia Kreider Siegrist of Peach Bottom, PA; two grandchildren, Drew and Dana Blank; two great grandchildren, Mason and Alexander Blank; two sisters, Mary Yoder of Sarasota, Florida and Betty Zeiset of Ephrata, PA.

A memorial Service was October 17, 2008 at the Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA. Interment was in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery, East Petersburg, PA 
Source: Lancaster OnLine October 15, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Siegrist, Martha Mae Graybill, 89, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA died March 29, 2008. She was born in Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Ira and Nora Martin Graybill. She was married to Samuel B. Siegrist who died in 1974. 

A member of the Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird in Hand, PA.

She is survived by: two sons, Kenneth E. married to Bonnie C. Siegrist, St. Petersburg, FL; Ronald L. married to Marilyn Siegrist, New Holland, PA; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Smith, Lancaster, PA; and a sister-in-law Anna, married to Lester M. Hoover, Lititz, PA.

She was preceded in death by: brothers, Lester and Melvin Graybill; sisters, Alma Harbold, Mildred Tillman.
Funeral service was April 2, 2008 at  Stumptown Mennonite Church with Rev. Donald Sharp and Rev. John Leaman officiating. Interment following in the Stumptown Mennonite Cemetery, Bird-in-Hand, PA. 
Source: Lancaster OnLine  March 31, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Siemens-Rhodes, Willa Esperanza was born and died August 11, 2008 at Goshen, IN from Trisomy 18 (Edward's Syndrome).  She was born to Mitch and Heidi Siemens-Rhodes. Mitch was born October 18, 1972 and Heidi was born June 24, 1974

Surviving are her parents and two brother, Theo Siemens-Rhodes and Adam Siemens-Rhodes.

Memorial services were held August 16, 2008 at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Eleanor Nafziger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Slabaugh, Andrew M. "Andy", 84, of Kalona, IA. died September 4, 2008. He was born July 24, 1924 in Arthur, IL, to Moses and Sarah Hershberger Slabaugh. On February 20, 1944 he was united in marriage to Tillie Coblentz in Kalona. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church. Andy was in his glory singing harmony along with directing and teaching music. Singing in the men's chorus was a memory he spoke of frequently.

Source: Survivors include his children and their spouses, Virgil and wife Barb Slabaugh of Kalona, Treva and husband Harry Yoder of Hutchinson, KS, Brenda Slabaugh of Long Beach, CA, six grandchildren and spouses, Kim Gingerich, Shannon and wife Beth Slabaugh, Angie and husband Tim Bender, Brad and wife Shirley Yoder, Jeff and wife Lindsay Yoder, Dana and husband Randy Regehr, and 12 great grandchildren.

Preceding Andy in death were his parents, his wife Tillie on October 22, 2005, one sister Ida Slabaugh, one brother, Menno Slabaugh and one grandson-in-law, Kermit Gingerich.

A Celebration of Life sevice was September 7, 2008, Fairview Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa, Officiating Pastor John Hershberger, Pastor Perry Miller, Pastor Elmer Miller. Interment will be in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa.

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


Slagel, Warren E., 87, of Wayland died November 19, 2008 at Wayland, Henry, IA.  He was born November 19, 1921 in Michigan.  On November 10, 1946 at St. John's, Michigan he was married to Vernelda Widmer, who was born August 15, 1923 and died September 2, 2007.

Surviving are children, Eric Slagel; Wendy and husband Ron Scarff; Kelly and wife Veronica Slagel; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, siblings:
Anna Walker; Roger and wife Donna Slagel; Betty and husband Stan Snyder;
Evelyn Sharick; Max and wife Mary Slagel; and Carol Hershberger.

An infant son - Kevin Slagel, one brother, Allen Slagel; and four sisters Ruby Slagel; Doris Larkin; Lucille Jolls; and Fern Yoder preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held November 22, 2008 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, Henry County, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Karen Meyer, Wayland, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Smoker, Arthur Emanuel, Sr., 88, of West Chester, PA died January 6, 2008 at West Chester, Chester Co., PA from artherosclerotic heart disease. 

He was born April 19, 1919 at Atglen, Chester Co., PA to Elam E. and Elizabeth M. (Mast) Smoker.  Elam was born January 11, 1895 and died October 20, 1991.  Elizabeth was born September 19, 1898 and died May 31, 1994.

On March 26, 1941 at Frazer, Chester Co., PA he was married to Dorothy Virginia Malin, who was born May 29, 1917 and survives.

Surviving are children, Arthur E., Jr., (Nova); Howard P. (Rhoda); Emerson R. (Linda); Robert E. (Kathleen) nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and Siblings: Pauline Martin; Irene Martin (Amos); Naomi Byers (Harold); Elvin (Ann); Erma Clemens (David); Louise Miller (Paul); and Jeanette Eby (Kenneth).

A brother, Omar preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 9, 2008 at Frazer Mennonite Church, Frazer, Chester Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

He was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Art Smoker, Mars Hill, NC
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Smoker, Norman B., 85, of Lancaster, PA died November 19, 2008. He was born at Intercourse, PA to Joseph and Rachel (Lapp) Smoker. He was married 60 years to Esther B. (Stoltzfus) Smoker.

Norman was a partner with Smoker Farm Elevator in Intercourse and later he and his wife owned and operated the Deitsch Shier/Best Western Motor Inn in Intercourse, PA. Recently he worked at Oregon Dairy, Lititz, PA.

Survivied by his wife and three sons, Larry A. Smoker of Akron, PA; Carl L., married to Sandra (Bare) Smoker of Lancaster, PA and Jeffrey L., married to Linda (Sweigart) Smoker of New Holland, PA; four grandchildren, Michael S., Kim A., Justin L., and Kelsey M. Smoker.

Preceding him in death are two sisters, Mae Kauffman and Elva Smoker; and two brothers, Paul and Arthur Smoker.  

Funeral service was November 24, 2008 at Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA with Rev. Harry Jarrett officiating. Interment was in Ridgeview Mennonite Cemetery, Gordonville, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine November 21, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Smoker, Reba J., 84, of Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, PA died on
October 28, 2008 at the Brandywine Hospital, Coatsville, PA. She was born 1924 in Sadsbury Township, Lancaster Co., PA to Priscilla Smoker.

She was a member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church, Gordonville, Lancaster Co., PA. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She then spent two additional years of schooling at Eastern Mennonite University. She was one of the first nurses at Phil Haven when it opened. She spent 19 years working at the Bethesda Psychiatric Hospital, Denver, CO.

Funeral service was November 9, 2008 at the Tel Hai Chapel, Honey Brook, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine, November 5, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
 

Smucker, Daniel Martin, 91, of Harrisonburg, VA died November 19, 2008 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA.  He was born October 8, 1917 at Oyster Point, VA to Dan and Verna (Mast) Smucker.  In 1942 he was married to Frances Yoder, who died in December 1999.

Surviving are son, Gary Smucker of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Jean Smucker Fisher of Harrisonburg, VA; daughter Karen Smucker Shelly and husband James C. Shelly of Meridian Ohio; 3 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, a sister, Elizabeth Smucker of Harrisonburg VA, and a brother, Paul Smucker and wife Heidi of Spring Mills, PA.

A son, Elwood Smucker and a daughter, Helen Jo Smucker preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held November 22, 2008 at Lindale Mennonite Church, Linville, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Alice Brubaker, Harrisonburg VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Smucker, Daniel Martin, 91, of Harrisonburg, VA died November 19, 2008.  He was born October 8, 1917, in Oyster Point, VA, to Dan and Verna Mast Smucker. He was married to Frances Yoder in 1942, she died 1999.

Dan was a member of the Lindale Mennonite Church, Linville, VA. In 1946, He was the founding Pastor of Ridgeway Mennonite church, Harrisonburg, VA, where Dan pastored for 40 years.  For Dan and Frances, pastoring duties took precedence over shop and farm. They served with the Mennonite Central Committee in Botswana ('74-76), with the VA Mennonite Mission Board in Trinidad from '81-82, and in interim pastorates, including Ridgeway, Lynside, Powhatan, Stephens City and Zion Hill Churches.

Surviving are a son, Gary Smucker, Alexandria, VA; two daughters, Jean Smucker Fisher, Harrisonburg, VA; Karen Shelly Smucker and husband, James C. Shelly, Meridan, ID; one sister, Elizabeth Smucker, Harrisonburg, VA; one brother, Paul Smucker and wife, Heidi, Spring Mills, PA; three grandchildren, J. Atieno Fisher, DC; Lara Fisher, Charlottesville, VA; Daniel Thabo Fisher and wife, Melissa, Brooklyn, NY; two step-grandchildren, Pat Shelly, Akron, PA; Jo Wenger and husband Jerold, Tacoma, WA, and their children, Kayla and Adam.

He was preceded in death by his wife Frances and two children Elwood and Helen Jo.

A memorial service was November 22, 2008 at Lindale Mennonite Church with Pastor Duane Yoder officating. A graveside service was in Lindale Mennonite Cemetery., Linville, VA.
Source: Obituary files of McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Smucker, Ella Pearl Ramseyer, 94 of Goshen, Indiana.. Formerly of rural Smithville, Ohio died January 9, 2008. At Greencroft Retirement Communties. She was born March 18, 1913 to John Sr. and Mae Ramseyer in Hudson, Illinois. She was baptized at Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church near Sterling, IL. She married Paul R. Smucker on August 20, 1936. Ella Pearl taught Sunday and summer bible school classes during most of her early life at Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church and continued to be involved in various committees when the church moved to Smithville. She enjoyed several years in Bible Study Fellowship.

Survived by her sons, Ralph (Cissy) Smucker of Austin, TX, Alvin (Betty) Smucker of Okemos, MI, Mark (Jeanne) Smucker of Indianapolis, IN, Don (Jane) Smucker of Coldwater, MI, and daughter-in-law Dot Smucker of Goshen, IN. She has fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Mae Smucker of Wooster, OH, brother Roy (Kathryn) Ramseyer of Marshallville and sister-in-law Lois Ramseyer of Smithville.She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, her son, Lynn, and brothers Paul and John Ramseyer.

Funeral service was Janaury 12, 2008, at the Smithville Mennonite Church near Smithville, Ohio.

Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler


Smucker, Salinda K. Kennel, 81 of Epharta, PA formerly of Christiana, PA died July 3, 2008 at Fairmount Homes, Epharta, PA.  She was born in Coatesville, PA to John E. & Ann Kennel. She was married to John D. Smucker who died November 22, 1994.

She was a member of Parkesburg Mennonite Church.

Surviving is a son: Dennis D., husband of Mary Pluck Smucker of Quarryville, PA; 2 grandsons: Christopher and David Smucker, 3 great grandchildren, 3 siblings: Arthur Kennel of Rochester, MN, Naomi Yoder of Amsterdam, Holland, Leah Magal of Bethesda, MD.

She was preceded in death by 7 siblings: Calvin Kennel, Alta Stoltzfus, Erma Kauffman, Ann Mast, Gertrude Yoder, Edith Graybill and Ruth Glick.

A memorial service was July 9, 2008 at Parkesburg Mennonite Church, Parkesburg, PA.  At Salinda's request her body was donated to science. 
Source: Lancaster On-Line  July 5, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH


Snader, Irene S. Hess, 83, of Lititz, PA died October 18, 2008. She was born December 16, 1924 in Ephrata, PA to Miles S. and Lottie S. (Stauffer) Hess. She was married to Lloyd W. Snader for 58 years. A member of Lititz Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA.

She is survived by her three children, Joyce E. & Glenn E. Sauder of Leola, PA; Carolyn F. & James D. Hess of Lititz, PA and James C. & Denise L. (Becker) Snader of Ephrata, PA; three sisters, Verna, wife Harold Zimmerman of Ephrata, PA; Esther, wife of Paul Weaver of Lancaster, PA and Arlene, wife of Kenneth Hertzog of Ephrata, PA, a brother, Leon, husband of Jean Hess of East Earl, PA, seven grandchildren: Matt Sauder, Mary (Sauder) Rockey, Jamie Hess, Jill (Hess) Beamesderfer, Kelly Snader, James L. Snader, Ashley N. Snader, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, E. Jane Snader, and a brother, Clarence Hess. Funeral service was October 23, 2008 at Lititz Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA with Pastor Lowell Gerber officiating. Interment was in the Metzler Mennonite Cemetery, Epharta, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine  October 20, 2008
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Snavely, Emma S. Simons, 94, formerly of Manheim and Lititz, PA, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. Born in Mount Joy, PA, to Christian S. and Emma Bullock Simons. She was the wife of the late Jonas H. Snavely who died in 1957. She was a member of the Manheim Mennonite Church.

Surviving is a son, James S. husband of Arlene Miller Snavely of Lancaster, two daughters, Martha S. Mast of Lititz, Rachel S. wife of Kevin Rader of Huttonsville, West Virginia, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Arthur, Christian, John, and Earl Simons, a twin sister, Elizabeth Simons, son-in-law, Charles W. Mast, and a great granddaughter, Kyrstin.

Funeral service was December 5, 2008 at 2:00 PM. at the Manheim Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA Interment was in the Mount Joy Cemetery, Mount Joy, PA.

Lancaster OnLine Thursday, December 04, 2008
Submitted by Leon Hertzler


Snyder, Dorcas Fern Garber
 
Dec. 31, 1920 - Dec. 20, 2008
GOSHEN -- Dorcas Fern Snyder, 87, of 1225 Greencroft Drive, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 20, 2008) in Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born Dec. 31, 1920, in New Paris to Leander and Anna (Leinbach) Garber. On June 1, 1940, she married Paul Devon Snyder in Goshen. He died Feb. 20, 1991.

Mrs. Snyder is survived by 10 children, Rolene (Willis) Gingerich, Janice (Dan) Monschein, Ellen (Walter) Bradley and Karen and Ronda Snyder, all of Goshen, Bonnie (Doug) Kirkdorffer, Jerry (Karen) Snyder and Fred (Barbara) Snyder, all of New Paris, Peggy (Pat) Goggins of Pierson, Mich., and Charles Snyder of Nappanee; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Violet (John J.) Kaufman and Cora Askren, both of Goshen; and one brother, Verlin Garber of Boston.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lovina Hershberger, Myrtle Shaum and Hazel Toney; one brother, Leroy Garber; and one half-brother, Etril Leinbach.

Mrs. Snyder was a 1939 graduate of New Paris High School. She raised and butchered chickens and beef, assisted on the farm and was a housewife. She worked as a cook at Fountainview Healthcare, Elkhart, for four years and worked for MMA for 15 years. She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church and enjoyed reading.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. Pastor Wes Bontreger will officiate. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen, is assisting with arrangements.
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Published: 12/23/2008 12:00:00 AM
Submitted: Thelma Hoover Martin


Sommer, Frances Miller, 89, of Bluffton, OH died May 18, 2008 at Pandora, OH.  She was born July 19, 1918 at Williams County, OH.

Surviving are children, Philip Sommer, Jonathan Sommer, Mark Sommer, and Rebecca Ahmed.

Memorial services were held June 22, 2008 at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH.

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


Sommers, Susie Keim, 85, of Goshen, Ind. died January 7, 2008 at Goshen, Elkhart County, Ind.  She was born April 17, 1922 in Miami County, Ind. to Abe and Susan (Troyer) Keim.  On February 15, 1942 at Kokomo, Ind. she was married to Wayne  Sommers, who was born October 23, 1922 and survives.

Surviving are children, Wayne Arlee (Julia) Sommers; Darrel (Karen) Sommers; Dallas (Susan) Sommers; Lorraine (Glenn) Reinford; Fern (Dale) Delagrange;
14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a brother, Ray (Clara) Keim, and two sisters, Elsie Troyer, and Ellen (Don) Lukeman.

A brother, Alvin Keim, and two sisters, Katie Kauffman, and Leona Miller
preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 10, 2008 at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen, Elkhart County, Ind. with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Ind.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Donald Garber, Goshen IN
and Lorraine Reinford
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Speicher, Bertha Irene Gingerich, 93, of Middlebury, Indiana died October 16, 2008 at Goshen, Indiana.  She was born August 24, 1915 in Seward County, Nebraska to Andrew and Mary Martin Gingerich.  On October 26, 1935 at Valparaiso, Indiana she was married to Willis Speicher, who was born September 22, 1910 and died April 10, 1995.

Surviving are children, Dean (Charlene) Speicher, Cheryl (Brad) Miller, 3 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Alvin Gingerich.

Three sisters, Nellie Gingerich, Elsie Birky, and LaVera Birky, four brothers, Joe Gingerich, Ed Gingerich, Irvin Gingerich, and Delmar Gingerich, and a grandson, Aaron Miller preceded her in death.

Bertha was a homemaker, worked in the cafeteria for the Middlebury schools and worked for 16 and a half years as a waitress at the Village Inn, Middlebury.  She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, where she taught Sunday school for 18 years, was active in the WMSC, the Mary and Martha Circle, the Dorcas Class and served many years at the donut booth during the Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale.

Memorial services were held October 19, 2008 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Indiana with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, Indiana.

Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman, Middlebury, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Spotts, David, 23, of Linville, VA  died March 30, 2008 at Linville, Rockingham Co., VA from lupus.  He was born July 22, 1984 at Wauseon, Ohio to Craig and Marilyn (Stuckey)  Spotts.  On December 16, 2006 at Harrisonburg/Rockingham, VA he was married to Rachel Aeschliman, who was born May 8, 1986.

Surviving are his wife and parents.

Memorial services were held first on April 6, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, OH and second on April 13, 2008 at Community Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.  His body was cremated.


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


Springer, Ada M. Stalter, 101, of Chenoa, IL, formerly of Flanagan, IL, died September 1, 2008 at Chenoa, McLean Co., IL.  She was born June 14, 1907 in Pike Township, Livingston Co., IL to Henry and Mary (Stalter) Stalter.  On September 15, 1931 she was married to Homer Springer on the farm in Pike Township, Livingston Co., IL. He died January 11, 1997.

Surviving are children, Ruth Ann (Rick) Rogers, Denver, CO; Joyce S. (David) Shafer, Galesburg, IL; 2 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Wilma, one brother and three sisters preceded her in death.

Wilma was known for her cooking, family dinners and quilting.

Memorial services were held September 5, 2008 at Prairieview Mennonite Church, rural Gridley, Livingston Co., IL with burial in Waldo Township Cemetery,  Gridley, IL.

Submitted by: Doug King, Flanagan, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Stahly, H. LaMar, 90, of Nappanee died October 24, 2008 at Elkhart, IN after a period of failing health.  He was born February 1, 1918 at Nappanee, IN to Harvey and Nellie (McGowan) Stahly.  On June 24, 1939 at Wakarusa, IN he was married to Pauline Lois Weldy, who was born July 31, 1917 and survives.

Surviving are children, Terry (Corrie) Stahly; Dennis (Breta) Stahly; Bruce (Barbara) Stahly; Steve (Deb) Stahly; Kirby (Denise) Stahly; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Three brothers, Ward, Ralph and Paul Stahly preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held October 28, 2008 at Holdeman Mennonite Church,  Wakarusa, IN with burial in the Olive Cemetery, Elkhart Co., IN.

Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer, Wakarusa, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stamm, Martha J. Eicher, 86, of Archbold, Fulton Co., OH died September 5, 2008 at Archbold from natural causes.  She was born February 24, 1922 at Archbold to Arthur and Bertha (Burkholder) Eicher.  On April 13, 1941 she was married to Walter Stamm, who was born December 10, 1919 and survives.

Surviving are children, Edward (Karen) Stamm, Roger (Jeannine) Stamm, Dale (Leslie) Stamm, Pat (Bill) Bondi, Karen (Ross) Wyse, 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and sisters, Helen (Dale) Weldy, and Grace Eicher.

One grandchild, a brother, James (Grace) Eicher, and a sister, Mary Short preceded her in death.

She was a member of Cherry Street Mission Auxiliary and the women's group of WPOS.

Memorial services were held September 9, 2008 at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.

Submitted by: Dana Short, Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stamm, Walter E., 88, of Archbold died November 21, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton Co., OH from natural causes.  He was born December 10, 1919 at Archbold to Fred and Hulda (Aeschliman) Stamm.  On April 13, 1941 he was married to Martha Jane Eicher, who was born February 24, 1922 and died September 5, 2008.

Surviving are children, Edward (Karen) Stamm; Roger (Jeannine) Stamm; Dale (Leslie) Stamm; Pat (Bill) Bondi; Karen (Ross) Wyse, 19 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.

A brother, Mahlon Stamm; two sisters, Dora McKie, and Frieda Rupp, and a grandchild preceded him in death.

Walter worked as a farmer, excavator, and trucker.  He served on the board of Cherry Street Mission and WPOS and sang in the Men's Chorus at Central
Mennonite Church.

Memorial services were held November 25, 2008 at Central Mennonite Church,  Archbold, Fulton Co., OH with burial in the Pettisville Cemetery,  Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.

Submitted by: Dana Short, Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Starner, Raymond J., 82, of Millersburg, OH died January 30, 2008 at Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH.  He was born May 19, 1925 at Nashville, Holmes Co., OH to Ray and Clara (Kinsey) Starner.  On June 7, 1947 he was married to Ruth Miller.

Surviving are Son - Randy Starner; Daughters - Sue (Bob) Weaver, - Linda (Dennis) Weiss, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, Brother - Gene Starner, and Sister-in-law - Frances Mast

A brother - Clarence Starner and a sister - Mary Akins preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 3, 2008 at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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


Statum, Christina Louise, 49, of Chouteau  died April 5, 2008 at Chouteau, OK from cancer.  She was born July 31, 1958 to Carrol and Magdalena (Froese)  Statum.

Surviving are her father, two sons, Stephen and Brandon, two grandchildren and a sister, Mary & husband, Roger Muse.

Her mother preceded her in death August 29, 2000.

Memorial services were held April 8, 2008 at Eden Mennonite Church, Inola, Oklahoma with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Marilyn Isaac, Inola, OK
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stauffer, Clyde V., age 82, of Lancaster, PA, died at the Mennonite Home June 9, 2008. Born in Blue Ball, PA, to Barton A. and Estelle M. Ziemer Stauffer and the husband of the late Ruth Buckwalter Stauffer, who died in 1992. He was a founding member of the Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA

Survived by three daughters, Jean E., wife of Earl G. Roberts, Lebanon, PA, Phyllis M., wife of Bill Clements, Baltimore, MD, Brenda S., wife of Charles Zdenek, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, two granddaughters, Allison E. Roberts, San Francisco, CA, Lisa Adara Zdenek, Turks & Caicos Islands, a grandson, Christopher M. Roberts, Rochester, NY, and a sister, Mildred, wife of Mike Nolt, Lampeter, PA.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Stauffer, and a brother, Robert Stauffer.

Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Source: Lancaster OnLine, Wednesday, June 11. 2008
Submitted by Leon Hertzler


Stauffer, Harold S., 70, of Lancaster, died February 13, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA, to Norman E. and Grace S. Stauffer. His wife is Connie Heisey Stauffer. He was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church where he formerly served as Church Board Chair and taught Sunday school. Harold along with his wife Connie served as Business Manager with EMM in Somalia from 1961-1965. He was secretary for the board of directors at CONTACT Lancaster Helpline and served on the Landis Home Board. He enjoyed reading, traveling, especially to Florida in the winter, spending time at his cottage, "Happy Ours" in Mt Gretna, PA.

Survived by his wife Connie and daughter Cindy Mull, grandsons Michael and Gregory Mull, two sisters Arlene Longenecker and Lois wife of Harold Nissley, sister-in-law Betty Stauffer. He was preceded in death by a brother J. Melvin Stauffer.

Funeral service was Monday February 18, 2008 at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA at 11:00 A.M. with Pastors Ron Adams, Sue Conrad, and Don Good officiating. Interment will be in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery, East Petersburg, PA.

Source: Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, PA.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler


Stauffer, Susie B. Stauffer

Susie B. Stauffer, 80, of Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, died Tuesday, December 4, 2008 at Red Lake Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Norman R. Stauffer.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Mary M. Stauffer.

Susie was a member of Red Lake Mennonite Church. She was a great cook and enjoyed using her gift of hospitality.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children: Jim married to Lois Stauffer, Northwest Territories; Mary Elaine married to Jonathan Peachey, New Mexico; and Stephanie married to Dale Nolt, Ephrata; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters.

Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 9 at 10 AM at Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Rd., Ephrata with Pastors Robert Trupe and Matthew Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church on Monday from 6 to 8 PM and Tuesday from 9 to 10 AM. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of local arrangements.

Submitted by: Ida Martin Weiler, Edina, MO

Stauffer, Wallace Waldo, 83, of Harrisonburg, VA died February 11, 2008 at Harrisonburg, VA.  He was born August 22, 1924 at Milford, Neb. to Jacob and Lovina (Miller) Stauffer.  On December 1, 1946 he was married to Edna Beckler, who died December 7, 2005.

Surviving are children, Wade W. & Bernie Stauffer 4 grandchildren, a brother, Vernon Stauffer, a sister, Ruth Schweitzer, and sister, Lola Kennel.

Two daughters, Jana Roth and Jane Stauffer, and a grandson, Ryan Roth preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 16, 2008 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Trissels Mennonite Church Cemetery, Broadway, VA.

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


Stilwell, Harvey, 57, of Lancaster, PA died June 14, 2008 at Lancaster, PA.  He was born September 9, 1950

On June 19, 2008 a graveside service was held at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, PA.

Harvey was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church.

Submitted by: Doris Sauder, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Stoltzfoos, Simeon M. "Simmie", 84, died December 7th, 2008 at his home. He lived within a half mile of his birthplace on Hess Road, Leola, PA, all his life. He was born April 3, 1924 to Aaron B. and Annie (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfoos. His wife was Fannie Mae Miller were married on February 6th 1947.

He was a faithful member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church. He also taught a Sunday School class for many years.

Survived by his wife Fannie and five sons, Omar Aaron married to Mary Helmuth, Edwin Ray married to Esther Yoder, Norman Lee married to Donna Eberly, Allen David Married to Vina Gabour, all of Leola, PA; John Mark married to Ada Fisher, Lancaster, PA, Brenda Mae married to J Sam Nisly, Oswego, KS and Mary Ann married to Dave King, Ronks, PA, 35 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Sarah Stoltzfoos.

He was preceded in death by five brothers: Moses, George, Thomas, James, and Samuel. The Funeral service was December 10, 2008 at Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church. Bird-in-Hand, PA. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Furman Home for Funerals, Leola.

Source: Lancaster OnLine Monday, December 8, 2008.
Submitted by Leon Hertzler


Stoltzfus, Brent A., 20, of Gordonville, PA died Tuesday November 11, 2008 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born 1988 to Mahlon and June Schrock Stoltzfus.

Survived by his parents and sister, Beth married to Eric Hess of Willow Street, PA; paternal grandmother, Susan Stoltzfus of Bird-in-Hand, PA; maternal grandparents, Ivan married to Ruby Schrock of Goshen, IN.

The memorial service was held at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, Gordonville on November 15, 2008 at 4 PM. Private interment at the convenience of the family.

Source: Furman Home for Funerals, Leola., PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler


Stoltzfus, Mark P.

Mark P. Stoltzfus, 86, formerly of Creek Hill Rd., Leola, died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Maple Farm Nursing Center. He is survived by his wife, Minnie (Yoder) Stoltzfus, currently of 303 Rolling Terrace, Leola. They had observed their 62nd anniversary on January 3.

Born in Upper Leacock Twp., he was the son of the late Daniel S. and Sarah B. (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus.

Mark was a farmer until age 55 at which time he began working as a nurseryman for SKH in Leola for 23 years.

He was a member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church where he served for many years as a Sunday School teacher.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children: Etta married to Earl Esch, Leola; Wilma married to James Eby, Olympia, WA; Dale married to Kathy (Brunk) Stoltzfus, Leola; Muriel married to Krist King, West Unity, OH; Sara married to Walter Bushong, Lancaster; and Beth married to Rob Martin, Lititz; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers: Naaman married to Verna Stoltzfus, Gap and John Stoltzfus companion of Gloria Schmidt, Seligman, AZ; three sisters: Marian Yoder, Sarasota, FL; Ann Stoltzfus, Leola; Rhoda married to George Beiler, Gordonville; and a sister-in-law Martha (Lapp) Stoltzfus, Altro, KY.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Stoltzfus.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Ridgeview Mennonite Church, 3723 Ridge Road, Gordonville, with Pastors John Denlinger and Nelson Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. If desired, memorials may be sent to Mennonite Disaster Service, 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at our website, www.groffeckenroth.com.

LancasterOnLine - May 2008
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: D. Richard Miller
& Leon Hertzler


Stoltzfus, Mary Pauline "Polly", 86, of Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, PA died November 25, 2008. She was born at Lancaster, PA to Jacob Buchen and Mary Estelle (Witwer) Hufford, married to Melvin R. Stoltzfus, who died in 2006. A member of Paradise Mennonite Church, Paradise, PA. She was a lecturer at the Hebrew Tabernacle, a tour guide for the Lancaster Mennonite Information Center. She was with Beth Shalom Bible Study, the women's auxiliary of The Gideon Biblical Association.

Survived by three daughters, Elaine, wife of Donald Brubaker, Bluffton, OH; Nancy, wife of Dr. Leon Weaver, Montpelier, OH and Joyce, wife of Ronald Meck, Denver, PA and son, Marlin, married to Beth Musser Stoltzfus, Strasburg, PA. Her grandchildren, Chad, Brian and his wife YaTyng, Chris and his wife Katie, Matthew and his wife Susan, Ryan, Zachary, Jeremy and David. Also surviving are two brothers, Clarence (Verna) Hufford and Bruce (Diana) Hufford, and a brother-in-law Paul Wikerd.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Loretta Wikerd. Memorial Service was Novemer 29, 2008 at West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes, Lititz, PAwith Pastor Fred W. Martin and The Rev. Glenn D. Metzler officiating. Private interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery, Paradise, PA.

Source: Lancaster OnLine Lancaster, PA
Submitted by Leon Hertzler


Stoltzfus, Sterling William, 82, of Kalona died April 8, 2008 at Kalona, Washington County, Iowa.  He was born April 7, 1926 at Wood River, Nebraska to John and Laura (Beckler) Stoltzfus.  On October 19, 1947 at Milford, Nebraska he was married to Myrtle Sutter, who survives.

Surviving are children, Ruth Boller, Donna Wyse, Jane King, Philip Stoltzfus, and Barb Garber, 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, three brothers, Einer Stoltzfus, Richard Stoltzfus, and John Stoltzfus.

Three sisters, Elivra Yoder, Donna Stoltzfus, and Darlene Stoltzfus preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 10, 2008 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, Washington County, Iowa with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Washington County, Iowa.

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


Stroup, Ruth Elizabeth Miller, 84, of Goshen, IN died February 25, 2008 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN from natural causes.  She was born April 23, 1923 in Washington County, Iowa to Simon J. and Lydia (Bender) Miller.  She was married to Howard A. Stroup, who died in 1997.

Surviving are children, David Stroup; Laura (Ray) Batten; Joyce E. Stroup;
4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Claude E. Miller, and Oren G. Miller, and a sister, Dorothy J. Thomas.

A son, Kevin J. Stroup and two brothers, Max Miller, and Carl Miller preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 1, 2008 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola, IN with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN.

Submitted by: North Goshen Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stuckey, Anna M. Graber, 96, of Archbold died May 31, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio.  She was born November 22, 1911 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio  to Elias and Nancy (Goldsmith) Graber.  She was married to Clarence  Stuckey.

Surviving are a son, Roger (Jeanine) Stuckey, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held June 4, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stuckey, Berneda Mae Nofziger, 88, of West Unity, Ohio died June 13, 2008 at Bryan, Williams County, Ohio.  She was born December 25, 1919 to William B. and Clara (Beck) Nofziger.  She was married to Joseph Stuckey, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Wyman (Rhonda) Stuckey; Max (Susan) Stuckey; Timothy (Lou) Stuckey; Rita (Michael) Detwiler, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held June 16, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County, Ohio.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stuckey, Chauncey Howard, 90, of Archbold died August 1, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio.  He was born June 2, 1918 to Peter J. and Anna (Short) Stuckey.  He was married to Pearl Stuckey, who survives.

Surviving are two sons, Richard (Judy) Stuckey; Larry (Rhonda) Stuckey,
four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

His parents preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held August 5, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County, Ohio.

Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stuckey, Pearl Stuckey, 87, of Archbold died November 29, 2008 at Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio.  She was born January 18, 1921 to William and Leah Stuckey and married to Chauncey Stuckey, deceased.

Surviving are children, Richard (Judy) Stuckey, Larry (Rhonda) Stuckey, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Memorial services were held December 2, 2008 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams County, Ohio.

Submitted by: Barb Crossgrove, Stryker, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stucky, Virginia Ann Toevs, 77, of Moundridge died March 14, 2008 at Moundridge, McPherson County, Kansas after a period of poor health.  She was born September 1, 1930 at Newton, Harvey County, Kansas to Jake E. and Anna (Mackey) Toevs. 

On September 1, 1949 at Moundridge, McPherson, County, Kansas she was married to Dwight Dale Stucky, who was born March 14, 1921 and died November 20, 1988.

Surviving are children, Sylvia (Stucky) Verbeck and husband Dan Verbeck, Bruce and Mary Kay Stucky, Monte Stucky, and 5 grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 17, 2008 at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, McPherson County, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: Becky Pohl, Moundridge, KS
 First Mennonite Church of Christian
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Stutzman, Ella J.

Ella J. Stutzman, 78, of rural Arcola passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. today (Thursday) at the family residence, 278 North Road 275 East in rural Arcola with Bishop Andy Ray Mast officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola. Visitation was any time after 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the family residence. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

She was born on May 27, 1930, in Douglas County. She was a daughter of Jonas J. and Lizzie (Beachy) Stutzman.

She is survived by three brothers, Daniel Stutzman and wife Lucille of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Henry Stutzman and wife Ada of Plain City, Ohio, and John Stutzman and wife Anna of Arcola, and one sister, Ida Stutzman of Arcola.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Barbara and Martha Stutzman; and one sister-inlaw, Mary Stutzman.
She was a retired housekeeper and a member of the Old Order Amish.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
July 17, 2008
Submitted by Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL


Swarm, Mary Ann Fergison, 97, of Goshen, Indiana died March 6, 2008 at Elkhart, Indiana.  She was born September 16, 1910.  On December 29, 1928 she was married to Herbert S. Swarm, who died May 13, 1970.

Surviving are a son, Herbert E. (Treva) Swarm; and two daughters, Alice (Leroy) Conley; and Ruby Jean (Roger) Veatch.

Memorial services were held March 8, 2008 at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, Indiana with burial in the Olive East Cemetery, Elkhart County, Indiana.

She was a member of Mennonite Church USA.
Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman, Middlebury, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Swartzendruber, David Harold, 57, of Goshen, IN died October 21, 2008 at New Paris, Elkhart Co., IN from a car/semi-truck crash.  He was born August 21, 1951 at Ft. Dodge, Iowa to Harold Leon and Lucille (Graber) Swartzendruber.  Harold was born January 1, 1924 and Lucille was born October 10, 1925.

On February 14, 2002 he was married to Jereen Jesca Nandawula.

Surviving are his parents, his wife, a daughter, Breanne Nicole (Shawn) Buterbaugh, a son, Michael David (Nicole) Swartzendruber, one grandchild, one sister, Janet Reid (Tim Tizzano) and two brothers, James Swartzendruber and Steven Swartzendruber.

His first marriage was to Diane Hange Sinjula, mother of his children.

David was a licensed occupational therapist and worked in that field about 28 years.

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

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Swartzendruber, Wayne Herbert, 79, of Hesston died December 20, 2008 at Hesston, Harvey County, Kansas after a struggle with Parkinsons, leukemia, and a stroke.  He was born December 28, 1928 at Newton, Harvey County, Kansas to George and Grace (Snyder) Swartzendruber.  On May 27, 1950 he was married to Margie Lu Hostetler, who was born January 8, 1931 and survives.

Surviving are sons: Elbert and Karl; daughter: Jan Swartzendruber, 2 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren, brothers: Gene, Richard, Robert, and Larry, and sisters: Evelyn Troyer, and Virginia Swartzendruber.

Memorial services were held January 10, 2009 at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kansas with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery Harvey County, Kansas.

Submitted by: Donna Koehn
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin  

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