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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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  Marczuk, John K.;   Marin, Eugene Wilford;   Martin, A. Eugene, Sr.;   Martin, Amanda E.;   Martin, Anna Mae Zimmerman;    Martin, Anna N. Martin;    Martin, Anna R. Showalter;    Martin, Annie N. Brubacher;    Martin, Austin Lloyd;    Martin, Barbara H. Weaver;    Martin, Carson James;   Martin, Christian "Christy" F.;    Martin, Clara S. Horst;   Martin, Clarence Horst;   Martin, Doris A. Hershey;   Martin, Edith B. Sensenig;    Martin, Edna S.;   Martin, Edna Z.;    Martin, Elizabeth N. Weaver;   Martin, Emma H. Horst;    Martin,  Ernest W. (Rev.);  Martin, Esther H.;   Martin, Florence E.;   Martin, Frances Z. Sensenig;    Martin, Frank M.;    Martin, Ida B;   Martin, Irene Landis;   Martin, Irene N;   Martin, James A.;   Martin, James Z.;   Martin, Jere C.;   Martin, Laura H. Horst;   Martin, Leah Rudy;    Martin, Lloyd N;    Martin, Lorelle R.;   Martin, Lucille Hattie Mitten;   Martin, Mae Sensenig;    Martin, Martha M. Zeiset;   Martin, Marvin K.;   Martin, Mary M. Reiff;    Martin, Mary Z. Burkholder;   Martin, Menno H.;    Martin, Mervin B.;   Martin, Nathan S;   Martin, Nora Martin;   Martin, Samuel L.;    Martin, Richard Warren;    Martin, Wayne G.;   Martin, Willard "Dick";   Martin, Wilmer Z.;    Mast, Jason W.;   Mast, Ralph E.;   Mast, Sarah "Edna" Mast;   Mast, Susanna Hostetler;   McDowell, Wiley;    Mellinger, Anna Mae Breitigan;    Mellinger, Ruth S. Stauffer;   Metzler, Annie W.;   Metzler, Carolyn E.   Meyer, Norman Dean;    Miller, Alice Marie Shoemaker;   Miller, Alvin M.;   Miller, Alvin R.;   Miller, Anna H.;   Miller, Arthur David;   Miller, Belle Ruthann;   Miller, Betty Mae Slabaugh;   Miller, Beverly Jean;  Miller, Catherine L. Leakway;   Miller, Clara J. Lambright;   Miller, Cletus;   Miller, Dan A.;   Miller, Duane L.;    Miller, Ellen Marie Gardner;   Miller, Erma M. Miller;   Miller, Ervin D.;  Miller, Fannie C.;    Miller, Ida Hochstedler;   Miller, J. Robert;   Miller, Jonas A.;   Miller, Lester L.;   Miller, Leona Evelyn Roth;      Miller, Levi "Lee" Jr.;   Miller, Lizzie M. Troyer;   Miller, Lulu Jane Brenneman;    Miller, Mary May Yoder;    Miller, Maxine Schrock;   Miller, Milan Lowell;   Miller, Milton L.;   Miller, Miriam B. Zook;   Miller, Paul D;   Miller, Richard W.;    Miller, Ruby Mae Miller;   Miller, Thruman L.;   Miller, Treva L. Lantz;   Miller, Viola;   Miller, Virgil;   Miller, W. Ray;   Miller, Wanda Lorene Todd;   Minnich, Forrey N.;   Mishler, Harvey J.;   Mohler, Carl M.;   Monroe, Charles H.;   Mosemann, Anna B. Burkhart;   Mosimann, Ella Barbara;   Moyer, Anna LaRue;   Moyer, Evelyn Scholl;   Moyer, Grace A. Quinn;    Moyer, Harold L.;   Moyer, J. Edward;   Moyer, Leroy Bishop;   Moyer, Mary Jane Ziegler;   Moyer, Sylvanus M.;   Mullett, Esther Elizabeth Yoder;   Mullet, Mary Margaret Clipner;   Musser, Clyde G.   Musser, Dorothy L. Leaman;   Musser, Helen H;;   Musser, Laura N. Snyder;   Myers, Myrtle Irene Miller;   

Marczuk, John K
., 87, of Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA died June 4, 2009 at the same place.  He was born April 19, 1922 at Harleysville to Jacob and Ahafia (Kostrubiak) Marczuk.  On June 15, 1946 he was married to Ruth A. Moyer, who was born April 16, 1927 and survives.

Surviving are children, Beverly A. Mackaman; Cynthia D. Marczuk; J. Stephen Marczuk; and Amy McCouch and husband Michael; four grandchildren,  and two great-grandchildren.

A sister, Mary Rocus, and two brothers, William Marczuk and Jacob Marczuk Jr.  preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held June 8, 2009 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Brad Alderfer, Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Marin, Eugene Wilford,
80, of Dinuba, CA died April 18, 2009 at Visalia, CA.  He was born December 19, 1928 at Dinuba, CA to Emile and Gertrude Marin.  On August 31 1948 at Reedley, CA he was married to Bertha Fast, who was born May 3, 1927 and survives.

Surviving are children, Evan Marin, David & Mary Marin, Linda & Jim Faust,
5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held April 24, 2009 at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba, CA
with burial in Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba, CA.
Submitted by: Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Martin, A. Eugene, Sr.
, formerly of Terre Hill, Pa., went home to be with his Lord, Saturday October 10, 2009 after a long full life and a more recent extended illness. He was 86 years of age. He and his wife of 67 years, Eva Myer Martin, were currently residents of Garden Spot Village Retirement Community, New Holland, Pa. He will always be remembered lovingly as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his family dearly.

Eugene was the son of the late Adam H. Martin and the late Sadie Ella Good Martin of Terre Hill, Pa. He was formerly a partner at Terre Hill Silo Company and Terre Hill Concrete Products, Inc. He was also formerly a minister at Blue Ball Church of the Brethren, a member of the school board of Eastern Lancaster County School District, and later a deacon at the New Holland Grace Brethren Church. He was also a member of various business organizations.

Eugene is survived by his wife, 10 children, 25 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

His children are: Daughter: Lois Martin Sager Rickenbach, wife of Charles Rickenbach of The Villages, Fl; Daughter: Mildred Martin Sheffer, wife of John B. Sheffer II of Ocala, Fl; Daughter: Priscilla Martin Rosenberry Captain, wife of Thomas Captain of Summerfield, Fl; Son: Eugene Martin, Jr. of New Holland, Pa., husband of Connie Mellinger Martin; Son: J. Michael Martin of New Holland, Pa., husband of Bobbie Stief Martin; Daughter: Eva Jane Martin Larson, wife of
John Larson of Leesburg, Va; Son: Everett Nelson Martin of Terre Hill, Pa., husband of Lucinda Walter Martin; Son: David L. Martin of Fivepointville, Pa., husband of Charlene Martin Martin; Daughter: Rebecca Martin Reid, wife of Arthur Reid of New Holland, Pa; Son: Stuart L. Martin of Terre Hill, Pa., husband of Joanne Eberly Martin.

Also surviving are six siblings; Sister: Harriet Martin Sensenig of Garden Spot Village, wife of the late Aaron Sensenig; Brother: C. Lewis Martin of Fairmount Home, Farmersville, Pa., husband of Carol Bidamen Martin; Sister: Laura June Martin Weaver, wife of Paul W. Weaver of Lititz, Pa; Sister: Mildred Jane Martin Horst, wife of Aaron Horst of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, Pa; Brother: C Edwin Martin of Bowmansville, Pa., husband of Dee Eckenroth Martin; Brother: J. Donald Martin of Lebanon, Pa., husband of Marianne Mellinger Martin.

Preceding him in death were five other siblings; Brother: J. Horace Martin of Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., husband of Arlene Wenger Martin; Sister: Lillian Martin Leaman, wife of Paul Leaman of Terre Hill, Pa., and 1 brother and 2 sisters deceased as infants.

A viewing will be held at Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S. Kinzer Ave, New Holland, Pa. on Wednesday Oct 14, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Grace Family Church, 415 South Kinzer Ave, New Holland, Pa. on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. Public viewing at 1:30 p.m., funeral at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be at Blue Ball Church of the Brethren Cemetery following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eugene's memory may be made to the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557. Groff-High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Intelligencer Journal - 10/12/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Amanda E.
, 86, of Maugansville, Md. died Sunday October 11, 2009 in the Mennonite Home. Survived by a sister Mary Martin and a brother Reuben A. Martin. Funeral service was at the Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss, MD.

Source:   Public Opinion Chambersburg, PA.
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Martin, Anna Mae Zimmerman
, 89, of East Earl, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the home of Marian and Ezra Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis M. Martin in 1993.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Levi W. and Ella W. (Wise) Zimmerman.  A homemaker, she was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Surviving are five children: Arlene married to Melvin Horst, Geneva, NY; Marian married to Ezra Martin, Myerstown; Esther Mae married to Luke Brubacker, East
Earl; Wilmer married to Anna Joyce (Horning) Martin, East Earl; and Willis married to Linda (Nolt) Martin, Mio, MI; 24 grandchildren; 96 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter; two sisters: Irene Weaver, Bowmansville and Alta married to Allen Hoover, Coatesville; and a brother Levi Zimmerman, Jr. married to Doris (Brubaker) Zimmerman, Rehrersburg.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Edith Martin; two grandsons: Harold and Mark Horst; three sisters: Martha Sensenig, Ella Martin, Esther Musser; and a brother Raymond Zimmerman.

Her funeral will be held on Monday September 7, 2009 at 9 AM at the Martindale Reception Center with further services at 9:30 AM at Weaverland Mennonite
Church with Bishop Amos G. Martin, Ivan B. Hurst, Leon B. Zimmerman and Amos K. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Martindale Reception Center.

Intelligencer Journal - 9/4/2009
Lancaster, PA
Robert Fish



Martin, Anna N. Martin
, 92, of 449 E. Brubaker Valley Road, Lititz, passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at the home of a son, John Elam Martin of Newmanstown.

The widow of H. Landis Martin who died in 2001, she was a member of the Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Lititz. Born in West Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late John N. and Mary Nolt Martin.

She is survived by six sons, Harlan, husband of Emma (Nolt) Martin of Lititz, John Elam, husband of Barbara (Martin) Martin of Newmanstown, Elvin Martin of Lititz, Earl, husband of Barbara (Martin) Martin of Lebanon, Wilmer, husband of Elaine (Rohrer) Martin of Lititz, and Raymond, husband of Mabel (Rutt) Martin of Lititz; seven daughters, Vera, wife of John Z. Nolt of Lititz, Edna, wife of Amos B. Martin of Denver, Miriam Martin of Denver, Laverne, wife of John Fox of Denver, Norma Martin of Willow Street, Anna Mae, wife of Elvin Hoover of Denver, Erla, wife of Merle Martin of Lititz; 49 grandchildren, 164 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren; and three sisters, Edna N. Martin of Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, Mabel, wife of Titus H. Martin of Ephrata, and Mary, wife of Melvin N. Martin of Brickerville.

A viewing will be held at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz, on Thursday, October 30th from 5 to 8 P.M. The funeral will be at the Midway Reception Center at 9 A.M., Friday, October 31st with further services at 9:30 A.M., at Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Penn Valley Road, Lititz, with Bishop Lester B. Martin officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/29/2008
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Anna R. Showalter,
age 98 of the Mennonite Home, Hagerstown, Md. died April 2, 2009. She was born February 13, 1911 in Washington CO, MD, to Amos T. and Rhoda Mae (Shank) Showalter. Her husband, Preston E. Martin died May 7, 1978.

She was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church of Hagerstown, MD.
 
Surviving family are a daughter Gail L. Diller, Hagerstown, Md., son, Wayne E. Martin, Washington Court House, OH, two brothers, Adin Showalter, Greencastle, Pa., Glenn Showalter, Marion, Pa., sister, Mabel Martin, Hagerstown, Md., nine grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by: brothers, Preston Showalter, Paul Showalter, sisters Naomi Eby, Ethel Lehman, Mary Horst, grandson Eugene Diller and great-granddaughter Corinda Martin. 

Funeral service  was April 4, 2009 at the Paradise Mennonite Church.  Burial was in the Paradise Mennonite church cemetery, Hagerstown, MD.
Source: Obit files of Harold M. Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home of Greencastle, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler & Rpbert Fish



Martin, Annie N. Brubacher
, 80, of Hoch Road, Maidencreek Township, died July 29, 2009 in the home of her daughters, Rebecca B. and Barbara B. Martin, with whom she resided. She was the wife of Isaac M. Martin. They were married January 3, 1952. Born on March 8, 1929 in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Paul E. and Susie S. (Newswanger) Brubacher. She was a member of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites and attended Fleetwood Mennonite Church, Fleetwood. She was a homemaker.

Survivors: Husband, Daughters, Rebecca B. and Barbara B. Martin, with whom she resided, Susanna B. (Martin) wife of Elmer O. Ringler, Blandon, Adah B. (Martin) wife of John M. Burkholder, Charles City, Iowa, Edith B. (Martin) wife of Norman Z. Sauder, Kutztown; Sons, Allen B. husband of Bertha Z. (Nolt) Martin, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Paul B. husband of Kathryn S. (Burkholder) Martin, Elkton, KY, Jonas B. husband Louella B. (Weaver) Martin, Stanley, WI; Brothers Daniel N. husband of Mabel W. (Shirk) Brubacher, Lenharts-ville, Paul N. husband of Barbara M. (Zimmerman) Brubacher, Morgantown; 45 Grandchildren, 9 Step Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and 4 Step Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Lena B. Martin, who died February 6, 1983, and a sister, Rebecca N. (Brubacher) wife of Samuel S. Nolt who is now married to
Lena Z. (Newswanger) Nolt.

Services: Funeral, Monday, August 3, 2009 at 9:00 AM from her late residence, 315 Hoch Road, Fleetwood, with services continuing at 9:45 AM in Fleetwood Mennonite Church, Fleetwood. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM in her late residence. Arrangements by Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/30/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish




Martin, Austin Lloyd
, infant son of Darren S. and Christine H. Burkholder Martin, of 101A Teen Challenge Road, Womelsdorf, died Saturday, May 24, 2009 in the Ephrata Community Hospital.

Surviving in addition to his parents are paternal grandparents, Earl G. and Donna Martin Martin, Ephrata; maternal grandparents, Aaron N. and Edith Huber Burkholder, Myerstown; paternal great grandfather, Henry H. Martin, Ephrata; paternal great grandparents, Harold W. and Norma Martin, Lititz; maternal great grandparents, Noah Z. and Annie Burkholder, Myerstown; maternal great grandmother, Anna Huber, New Holland; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside service and interment will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the Martin's Mennonite Cemetery, Church Road, Womelsdorf. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling the arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 5/27/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Barbara H. Weaver,
89, of Ephrata died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Maple Farm Nursing Center. Born in Terre Hill, she was a daughter of the late Reuben S. and Martha Hurst Weaver. She was a cook at the United Zion Home & General Sutter Inn, Sauder Eggs and the Banana Lady at Hollinger's Farm Market.

She was a member of Harvest Fellowship in Reamstown and enjoyed quilting, cooking, and traveling, and made quilts for all her children, grandchildren, and her first great-grandchild.

Surviving are her husband: Amos S. Martin; children: Irma (Lloyd) Esbenshade of Manheim, Willis (Twila Esch) of Lititz, Magdalena (Ernest) Moyer of Lakeworth, FL, Eleanor Widow of Clarence Wenrich of Lititz, Earl (Jane Esch) of Manheim, and Mary Jane widow of Floyd Sensenig of Denver; 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; sisters: Laura widow of Harvey Martin of Stevens, Lydia (Ernest)
Shaffer of Akron, Elva (Henry) Martin of Annville, Martha (Menno) Hoover of New Holland, and Irene (Aubrey) Steffy of Ephrata; brothers: Reuben S. Jr. (Ella) of Ephrata, Clarence Weaver of Denver, and Henry (Irene Moyer) Weaver of Reinholds, sister-in-law: Irene widow of Leroy Weaver of Bowmansville.

She was predeceased by a son Leroy, brothers Adam, Leroy, and Raymond, and sisters Alice, Mary, Miriam, and Elizabeth.

Funeral at Harvest Fellowship, 34 W. Church St., Stevens, PA 17578 on Monday at 10:30 AM. Viewing at the church on Sunday from 6-8:00 PM and on Monday from 9:30-10:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to her church.
Source: Intelligencer Journal - 2/27/2009
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Carson James


MIDDLEBURG [PA] - Carson James Martin, five week old son of Melinda D. Fritz and Jorge A. Martin, of Middleburg, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born Dec. 6, 2008, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are maternal grandparents, Daniel and Donna Fritz, of Middleburg; paternal grandparents, Edward and Lucy Martin, of Millmont; maternal great-grandparents, Albert and Ruth Fritz, of Middleburg and Lester Hess, of Rheems; paternal great-grandparents, Joseph and Lydia Ann Martin, of New Holland; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitors may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mountain Road God's Missionary Church, Penns Creek, where the funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Alan K. Walter, officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery, Penns Creek.

Arrangements are by the Hummel Funeral Home, 574 Hill St., Middleburg.

Submitted by: Robert Fish
From: Sunbury Daily Item,
Sunbury, PA - 1/17/2009



Martin, Christian "Christy" F.
, 86, of Ephrata, entered into rest at his residence on Friday, March 6, 2009.

Born in Ephrata Township, he was a son of the late Christian H. and Elizabeth (Felpel) Martin and was the husband of the late Kathryn (Mease) Martin who passed away in January of last year. They were married for 60 years.

A life member of the Cocalico Post #3376 V.F.W., he served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He worked as an oil burner repairman for Sico for 30 years, retiring in 1984.

He is survived by his son, Gary N., husband of Pamela (Becker) Martin of Lititz, three brothers: George Martin of Inverness, FL, Melvin Martin of Penryn, and Curtis Martin of Denver, four sisters: Bertha, wife of Horace Mast of Elverson,
Elizabeth "Betty", wife of Jake Coleman of Elmer, NJ, Rosella Clugston of Rothsville, and Sara, wife of Daniel Nafziger of Smoketown, 2 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Clarence, Ted, Alvin, William and Henry and two sisters, Ethel Halligan and Violet Westley.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 10th at 7 PM, at the Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Avenue, Ephrata, with Pastor Steven Hess officiating. Interment will be private in the Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery, East Cocalico
Township, with military honors being accorded by the Red Rose Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions in Christian's memory may be sent to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to the Susquehanna Association for the Blind, 244 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Source: Intelligencer Journal - 3/7/2009
Lancaster, PA


Martin, Clara S. Horst
, 99, of New Holland, PA died December 15, 2009 at Garden Spot Village. She would have been 100 years old on December 29. She was born in East Earl, PA, to William and Mary Sauder Horst. She was the widow of Pastor James H. Martin, who died on April 5, 1980.

She was a member of New Holland Mennonite Church.

Surviving are eight children: Marian H., married to Charles Shenk of Scottdale, PA; Samuel H. married to Georgia Lefever of Lancaster, PA; Mildred H., married to James N. Hertzler, New Holland, PA; Charles H. married to Joyce Weaver, Morgantown, PA; Pastor Wilmer R. married to Barbara Eberly of Lancaster, PA; Betty McGee of Ephrata, PA; Richard L. married to Ann Gingrich of Mt. Joy, PA and Norma J., married to Bruce Stauffer of Akron, PA. Surviving also are 19 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by 10 brothers and 3 sisters, a son-in-law, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

A memorial service was December 19, 2009, at Garden Spot Village Chapel, New Holland, PA. There will be a private burial service at the convenience of the family.
Source: LOL December 16, 2009.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler




Martin, Clarence Horst
, 71, of 21904 Ringgold Pike, Hagerstown, Md., passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown.

Born Sunday, Dec. 5, 1937, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Lewis S. Martin and the late Fannie Horst Martin.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Stouffers Mennonite Church.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Charlotte M. Martin; three daughters, Sonja L. Diller and husband, Dale, of Chambersburg, Pa., Bonnie S. Horst and husband, Ray, of Waynesboro, Pa., and Jean M. Martin and husband, Jason, of Como, N.C.; three sons, Barry D. Martin and wife, Janice, of Smithsburg, Md., Terry L. Martin and wife, Sonya, of Hagerstown, and Ed R. Martin and wife, Gina, of Waynesboro, Pa.; four sisters, Louise Petre of Hagerstown, Lela Martin of
Waynesboro, Rhoda Strite of Hagerstown and Ruth Martin of Hagerstown; one brother, Leroy H. Martin of Hagerstown; 27 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Nelson Martin and Elmer Martin.

Services will be Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Reiff Mennonite Church, 17433 Reiff Church Road, Hagerstown, with the Stouffers Mennonite Church Ministry officiating.

Family will receive friends at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Interment will be in Reiff Mennonite Church Cemetery, Hagerstown.

Herald-Mail - 10/12/2009
Virginia
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Doris A. Hershey
, 65, of 3628 E. Newport Road, Gordonville, formerly of Gettysburg, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 after a brief illness at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Kinzers, she was the daughter of the late M. Clair and Anna Mary (Hauck) Hershey. She was married 43 years on September 11 to Wilmer G. Martin.

Doris owned and operated The Keystone Inn in Gettysburg for the past 20 years. Prior to that she worked as an LPN at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, NY. She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church in Gettysburg and the Inns of Gettysburg Area Association. She loved visiting her grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Rita C., married to Steve Schwarz of Moore, SC, and Greta L., married to Marc Washington of North Wales, PA; five grandchildren; and eight brothers and sisters, Pearl Louise, married to Glen Siegrist of Ronks, Donald C., married to Joyce Hershey of Lancaster, Arthur, married to Joyce Hershey of Cochran-ville, Eby, married to Marlene Hershey of Gap, Faye, married to Ernest Mummau of Quarryville, Wayne, married to Maryanne Hershey of Lancaster, Norma, married to Dave Frey of Washington Boro, and Jerry, married to Caroll Hershey of Wrights-ville.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 1 at 3 p.m. at the Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl with the Reverends Ezra Tice and Bob Murr officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday at the Church from 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Mennonite Central Committee, PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501 or Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge, Ephrata, PA 17522-8558. To send the family condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Intelligencer Journal - 6/29/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Martin, Doris A. Hershey, 65, of Gordonville, PA died June 27, 2009 at Ephrata, PA after a brief illness.  She was born July 13, 1943 at Kinzers, PA to M. Clair and Anna Mary (Hauck) Hershey.  On September 11, 1965 she was married to Wilmer G. Martin.

Surviving are two daughters, Rita C., married to Steve Schwarz; and Greta L., married to Marc Washington; 5 grandchildren, and siblings: Pearl Louise Siegrist (Glen); Donald C. Hershey (Joyce); Arthur Hershey (Joyce); Eby Hershey (Marlene); Faye Mummau (Ernest); Wayne Hershey (Maryanne); Norma Frey (Dave); and Jerry Hershey (Caroll).

Memorial services were held July 1, 2009 at Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Janet Gehman, Strasburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Martin, Edith B. Sensenig
, 81, of 846 N. Railroad Ave., New Holland, entered into rest at her late residence on Friday, April 3, 2009.

She was born in Earl Twp. PA, a daughter of the late Samuel W. and Lizzie Brubacker Sensenig.

She is the widow of Jacob S. Martin who died on December 16, 2008.

A homemaker, she was a member of the Stauffer Mennonite Church.

Surviving are 5 sons, Isaac S. husband of Ella M. (Stauffer) Martin of Ephrata, Elam S. husband of Betty Good) Martin of Port Trevorton, Jacob S. Martin of Hutchinson, KS, Lloyd S. husband of Kathryn W. (Martin) Martin of Hillsboro, Ohio, Ammon S. husband of Christine (Eyrich) Martin of Shillington, 6 daughters, Esther S. wife of David W. Martin of Port Trevorton, Emma S. wife of Raymond M. Stauffer of Stevens, Pauline S. wife of David M. Stauffer of Stevens, Susan S.
wife of Ivan W. Martin of New Holland, Mary S. wife of Lowell S. Martin of New Holland, Lizzie S. wife of John B. Gehman of Ephrata, 55 grandchildren, 28 greatgrandchildren. A brother Samuel B. Sensenig, Leonardtown, MD.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers, Amos B., Frank B. and Harry B. Sensenig, 6 sisters, Esther B., Emma B., Mattie B., Bertha B. Sensenig, Irene B. Martin, and Minnie B. Stauffer.

A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Monday at her late residence. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 AM Tuesday at her late residence followed by further services at 9:00 AM at the Stauffer Mennonite Church, 28th Division Highway, Earl Township. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/4/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Edna S
., infant daughter of Leon B. and Edna S. Brubaker Martin entered into rest at West Reading Medical Center, on Wednesday, August 26, 2009.

Besides her parents, she is survived by her brothers and sisters, Laverne B., Nevin B., Mervin B., Wilson B. and Harlan B., Elaine B., Lorene B., Lisa B. and Kathryn B. Martin, all at home, and her maternal grandmother, Edna M. Brubaker of Denver.

She was preceded in death by brother, Andrew B. and sister Lillian B.

A private graveside service will be held in Martindale Old Order Mennonite Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/28/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Edna Z.
, 88, of 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, formerly of Martindale, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in East Cocalico Twp., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Minnie (Zimmerman) Martin.

Edna was a seamstress in various area garment factories and was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving are three siblings: Marcus married to Alta (Brubaker) Martin, Martindale; Mary married to Ben F. Martin, New Holland; and Luke married to Darla (Schmidt) Martin, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by three sisters: Elsie Weaver, Minerva Hurst, and Anna Martin.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 9 AM at the home of Marcus Martin, 501 Grist Mill Rd., Martindale with further services at 9:30 AM at the Pike Mennonite Church with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the home of Marcus Martin on Friday from 2 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Intelligencer Journal - 3/12/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Elizabeth N. Weaver
, 90, of 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Kinzers, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon and Lena (Nolt) Weaver. Her husband, Lester W. Martin, died Sept. 17, 2004.

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

Surviving are four sons, Lester W., married to Alice Marie (Feister) Martin of Ephrata, Harlan M., married to Frances (Martin) Martin of Troy, E. Phares, married to Marie A. (Garman) Martin of Lititz, and G. Carl, married to Gladys M. (Lapp) Martin of Port Royal; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, married to Samuel B. Martin of Charlotte, NC; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and a brother, Enos, married to Mabel (Martin) Weaver of Kinzers.

Preceding her in death are two grandchildren, Sgt. L. Wade Martin, and a stillborn granddaughter; a great grandson, Kodey Martin; three brothers, Michael, Frank, and Henry Weaver; and four sisters, Mary Weaver, Anna Reiff, Emma Martin, and Martha Martin.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 1:15 p.m. at Fairmount Homes, Wheat Ridge Chapel with further services at 2 p.m. at Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at Fairmount Homes, Wheat Ridge Chapel on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
From: Intelligencer Journal - 8/10/2009
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Emma H. Horst
, 93, of New Bloomfield, PA, formerly of Richland, PA died Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz, PA.

She was married to the late Henry M. Martin who died November 23, 1973. She was born in West Earl Township, Lancaster County on December 13, 1915 a daughter of the late John N. and Ameila Hoover Horst.

She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference, Myerstown, PA.

She is survived by daughters, Laura married to J. Martin Groff, Farmersville; Naomi married to Peter B. Shirk, Denver; Edith married to Aaron B. Zimmerman, NY; Louella married to Isaac G. Wenger, New Bloomfield; Maryann married to Luke Z. Horning, Newmanstown; Alma married Titus Z. Martin, East Earl; Sarah married to Vernon G. Good, East Earl; sons, Marvin H. married to Esther Musser Martin, NY; Alvin H. married to Edna Sensenig Martin, Myerstown; Lawrence H. married to
Vera Martin Martin, Lebanon; Leroy H. married to Emma Zeiset Martin, Denver; 80 grandchildren; 262 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; brother, Melvin H. Horst, Leola; step children, Elaine married to John David Weaver, Kinzers; Kenneth married to Irene Groff, Ephrata; Edith married to Marlin Weaver, Stevens; Alverta married to Ervin Martin, Mohnton; Marlene married to Stephen Martin, Myerstown; Karen married to Glenn Musser, Fredericksburg; Kevin
married to Judy Groff, Manheim; 27 step grandchildren and 42 step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Verna Brubacker, 7 brothers, 3 sisters, 5 grandsons and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9:30 am in the Fairview Mennonite Church, Elco Drive, Myerstown. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, Jackson Road, Lebanon. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. of Schaefferstown is in charge of the arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/3/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Martin,  Ernest W. (Rev.)
, 60 of Pottsville, PA. died February 14, 2009 Valentine's Day, a day of love, Jesus expressed His love to Rev. Ernest W. Martin by bringing him home to Heaven where there is no more pain or suffering. He now lives in a perfect cancer free body in Heaven. He was born in Lancaster, PA on May 26, 1948, son of H. Roy and Emma (Witmer) Martin. Married to Nancy J. (Zimmerman) Martin for 40 years.

Rev. Martin pastored the Palo Alto Mennonite Chapel in Palo Alto, PA since 1974.   He did volunteer work for Mennonite Mutual Aid and was a member of the Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions for Charities.

Survived by his wife Step-mother, Katie (Witmer) Martin of Lititz, PA; Son Kenton S. Martin and his wife Bonita of Pottsville, PA; Son Chad E. Martin and his wife Shelley of Pottstown, PA; Daughter Karla L. Kanyanga and her husband Jonathan of Zambia, Africa; 4 Grandchildren: Miranda of Pottsville, PA and Erica, Andrew, and Isaac all of Pottstown, PA; Brother Harold W. Martin of Reinholds, PA; Brother Nelson W. Martin of Lititz, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Lloyd W. Martin.

A Memorial Service was February 21, 2009 at Reedsville EC Church, 155 Reedsville Road, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.  Interment was in the Roedersville Mennonite Cemetery in Pine Grove, PA. 
Source:  Lancaster OnLine February 17, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Martin, Esther H.
, 87, of Ephrata, entered into rest at her residence on Friday, April 3, 2009.

Born in West Earl Twp. on March 20, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Titus B. and Emaline Martin.

She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, and retired from Cinderella Knitting Mills in 1992.

She is survived by 3 brothers, Henry Martin of Ephrata, Titus, married to Mabel Martin of Ephrata, and Paul, married to Anna Mae Martin of Manheim, 4 sisters,
Ida Wenger of Lititz, and Ruth, Emma and Etta Martin of Ephrata, and 41 nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank and a sister, Anna.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 8 PM on Sunday April 5 at the Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmount Homes, 1100 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services
will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday at Farm Crest Chapel with further services at 9:30 AM at Groffdale Mennonite Church with Bishop Curvin Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/4/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Florence E.
age 77 of the Mennonite Home of Maugansville, Md. died January 21, 2009 in the Washington County Hospital Hagerstown, MD. She was born May 5, 1931 in Hagerstown, Md. to Phares H. and Fannie R. (Eby) Martin.

She was a member of the Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss, Md.

Surviving family are two sisters, Amanda Martin and Mary Martin, residents of the Mennonite Home, Maugansville, Md., one brother Reuben A. Martin, Hagerstown, Md, twelve nephews and nieces and number of great nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by brothers Abel E. Martin, and Phares E. Martin Jr.

Funeral service was January 24 at the Reiff Mennonite Church with burial in the Reiff Mennonite Cemetery near Cearfoss, Md.

Source: Harold M Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
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Martin, Florence E.

MAUGANSVILLE, Md. - Florence E. Martin, 77, a resident of the Mennonite Home of Maugansville, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown.

Born May 5, 1931, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Phares H. and Fannie R. Eby Martin.  She worked at the former B & L Grocery Store in Maugansville.  She was a member of Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss.

She is survived by two sisters, Amanda Martin and Mary Martin, both of Maugansville; one brother, Reuben A. Martin of Hagerstown; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Abel E. Martin and Phares E. Martin Jr.

Services will be Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. at Reiff Mennonite Church near Cearfoss. The Reiff Mennonite Church Ministry will officiate. Burial will be at the adjoining church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the service Saturday.

The family requests that flowers be omitted. Arrangements are by Harold M. Zimmerman And Son Funeral Home of Greencastle, Pa.

Herald-Mail - 1/23/2009
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Frances Z. Sensenig
, 76, of 865 Centerville Road, Ephrata, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center, Lancaster, after a brief illness.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Christian and Lydia (Zimmerman) Sensenig. She was married 54 years on Dec. 18 to Lester C. Martin.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Martindale Conference.

Surviving in addition to her husband are three children, Ervin, married to Alvertra (Groff) Martin of Bowmansville, Earl, married to Elsie (Zimmerman) Martin of Gap, and Edna, married to James Kauffman of Witmer; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Emma, married to Norman Wenger of Lititz, Verna Zimmerman of New Holland, and Mabel, married to Raymond M. Weaver of East Earl.

Preceding her in death is a daughter, Shirley Jane Snader; and a brother, Amos Sensenig.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 16, at 2 pm at the Martindale Fellowship Center with further services at 2:30 pm at the Martindale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Martindale Fellowship Center. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements are with the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Source: Intelligencer Journal - 3/13/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Frank M.
84, of New Holland, PA (formerly of  Lancaster, PA) October 10, 2009. He was born in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Samuel L. and Ada Mae Martin Martin. He was married 61 years to Arlene Wiker Martin.  

He was a member of Strasburg Mennonite Church for over 50 years. Frank and Arlene operated a dairy farm for many years. Frank retired from Lancaster Level Flo.  

Survived by his wife and son Harold husband of Ruth Ann Curry Martin of Mount Joy, PA and daughters, Janice wife of J. Lamar Groff of New Holland, PA and Joyce wife of Erv S. Hoover of Brownstown, PA; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Harvey K. Martin, brothers Earl, Ivan and Raymond, and sisters Mary, Anna and Bertha.

Funeral service was October 14, 2009 at the Strasburg Mennonite Church. Interment was in Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery. Strasburg, PA.

Source: LOL October 12, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Martin, Ida B
., 85 of Selinsgrove died April 28, 2009 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Nathan S. Martin.

Visitors may call from Noon to 4:00 PM and from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday May 1, 2009 at the family residence 307 Produce Road, Selinsgrove. The funeral will be conducted at 8:30 AM Saturday at the residence with further services at 10:00 AM at Stauffer Old Order Mennonite Church, Produce Road, Port Trevorton. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Rt. 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/29/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Irene Landis
, 86, of Ephrata, PA died November 12, 2009 at the home of Ida Mae and Kurvin Fox. She was born in Ephrata, PA to Noah O. and Susie G. (Landis) Martin.

She was a member of Weaver Mennonite Church.

Irene is survived by two brothers: Noah, husband of Ida Mae Martin and Nathan, husband of Anna Martin both of Ephrata, PA; five sisters: Phoebe Weaver of Ephrata, PA; Mamie Rissler of Hopkinsville, KY, Sarah, wife of Jesse Brubacher of Stevens, PA Naomi, wife of Melvin Horst of New Holland, PA and Susie Habegger of Scottsville, KY; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Simeon Martin.

Funeral service was  November 16, 2009 at the Weaver Mennonite Church, interment was in the Weaver Mennonite Cemetery, Ephrata, PA.
Source: LOL November 13, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Martin, Irene N.

Irene N. Martin
, 92, of Ephrata, died peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 13, 2009.

She was born in Stanton, Michigan, a daughter of the late Elam and Lavina Gingrich Martin.

She was an active member of Akron Mennonite Church since 1961. Irene's interests included traveling, world events, and spending time with her nieces and nephews and their families. Irene was a very compassionate person who expressed it by her concern for the well being, including spiritual, of many persons. She often would comment about feeling blessed in spite of her failing eyesight and other
health issues. She was quick to say, "I think of what I have, not of what I don't have."

During her working years, Irene was employed at the former Rosenau Brothers, the former Sears Roebuck in downtown Ephrata, and Sprecher's Hardware of Ephrata. After retirement, Irene continued to work as a volunteer at the MCC Re-Uzit Store in Ephrata until declining health.

Surviving are a brother, Ezra M. Martin, and a sister, Vera Martin, 60 nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ivan, and sisters, Sara, Anna, Rachel, Leah, Ellen, and Lavina.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday evening, January 16th, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 17th, at the Akron Mennonite Church, 1311 Diamond Street, Akron. Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. in the adjoining church cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 11 A.M. with Pastors James Amstutz and Dawn Yoder-Harmes officiating.

Submitted by: Robert Fish
From: Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster, PA - 1/15/2009

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Martin, Irene N., 92, of Ephrata, PA died January 13, 2009 at Ephrata, Lancaster Co., PA from natural causes.  She was born April 23, 1916 at Stanton, Michigan to Elam and Lavina (Gingrich) Martin.

Surviving are a brother, Ezra M. Martin and a sister, Vera Martin.

A brother, Ivan, and six sisters, Sara, Anna, Rachel, Leah, Ellen, and Lavina preceded her in death.

She was an active member of Akron Mennonite Church since 1961.  Irene's interests included traveling, world events, and spending time with her nieces and nephews and their families.

Memorial services were held January 17, 2009 at Akron Mennonite Church, Akron, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Charity Shenk, Akron, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Martin, James A.
, 70, of Brownstown, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. He was the husband of Jane L. (Mellinger) Martin and a son of the late Ivan and Maggie (Auker) Martin.

James retired from New Holland Machine and was most recently employed at the Manheim Auto Auction.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons: Dean J. of Lancaster, Terry L., husband of Tammi of Ephrata, Kurt J., husband of Jean of Akron, and
Kent J. Martin of Florida; 4 grandchildren; four brothers: Robert, husband of Alverta of Clay, Arthur, husband of Esther of Indiana, Joseph, husband of Linda of Clay, and Eugene, husband of Kathy of Kinzers; and two step-brothers: Dwight and Douglas Martin.

Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2009 and from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009 at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals,
Inc., 100 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. following Friday's viewing with the Rev. David Hinkley officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata, PA. Those who desire may make memorial donations to the American Heart Assn., 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

From: Intelligencer Journal, Lancaster, PA - 6/18/2009
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, James Z.
, 79, of Lebanon, PA died December 8, 2009. He was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County on October 24, 1930, son of the late Ezra and Anna Zimmerman Martin. He was the husband of Edna Musser Martin. They celebrated their 57th anniversary this past September 20, 2009.
 
He was the former owner of Martin's Farm Market and last employed by Brubaker's Auto Sales. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, Myerstown, PA.
 
Surviving is his wife, Edna and children: Loretta wife of Glen Horst, Narvon, PA; Lena Mae wife of Edwin Burkholder, East Earl, PA; Glenn husband of Luella Huber Martin, Lebanon, PA; Mary Ann wife of Nevin Rutt, Bernville, PA; Willis husband of Edna Zeiset Martin, Ephrata, PA; Linda wife of Carl Martin, Denver, PA; James husband of Sandra Rutt Martin, Ephrata, PA; Larry husband of Darla Sensenig Martin, Denver, PA; Jeremiah husband of Jennifer Stevens Martin, Manheim, PA; John husband of Amy Martin Martin, Denver, PA; 48 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren; brothers: Ezra Martin, Myerstown, PA; Hershey husband of Anna Martin, Lebanon, PA; Willis husband of Alta Martin, Lebanon, PA; sisters: Ruth Brubaker, Myerstown, PA; Anna Mary wife of Lloyd Burkholder, Lebanon, PA; Eva wife of Howard Brubaker, Myerstown, PA; Edna wife of Barton Sensenig, Myerstown, PA; Alta wife of Alvin Musser, Memphis, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by brother, Lester Martin and sister, Nora Horst.

Funeral service was December 11, 2009 at the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, PA.

Source: LOL December 9, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Martin, Jere C
., age 66, of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Hospice Center of Mt. Joy on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. He was the husband of
Bonnie L. Dorsey Martin with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage on October 6th of last year. He was born in Lancaster, son of the
late Norman R. & Martha Lefever Martin. He attended the Georgetown United Methodist Church. Jere was a retired Operator with the Red
Rose Transit Authority. He enjoyed gospel music and working on cars.

Surviving besides his wife are 2 children: Tracy L. Dormer of Paradise, Jere S. Martin of Manheim; 2 grandsons: Jeffrey K. Dormer
currently stationed in Iraq with the 10th Mountain Division, Peter J. Martin of Lancaster; 1 great grandson: Damien Martin of Lancaster;
sister: Lois Martin of Landisville; 2 brothers-in-law: W. David Emmerch of Quarryville, Lawrence Dorsey of Milroy, PA.

Funeral service will take place from the Shivery Funeral Home, 3214 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 8
p.m. with a viewing time from 7 p.m. until time of service. Pastor Buck Mowday will be officiating.
Intelligencer Journal - 8/27/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Laura H. Horst
, 86, of Ephrata, entered into rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. She had been under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County.

Born in Goodville, East Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Barbara (Horst) Martin and was the wife of Harvey Martin.

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

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons: Melvin M., husband of Edna (Zimmerman) Martin of Ephrata and Harvey M., husband of Esther (Horst) Martin of Penn Yan, NY; four daughters: Mary Ella, wife of Paul M. Zimmerman of Stanley, Wisconsin, Lydia M., wife of Elvin N. Nolt of Leola, Anna M., wife of Chester B. Reiff of Leola, and Edna M., wife of Ammon R. Zimmerman of Ephrata; three brothers: Raymond (Anna) Martin of Kutztown, Isaac (Esther) Martin of
Martinsburg and Paul (Judy) Martin of Lititz; four sisters: Mary Shirk of Goodville, Barbara, wife of David Zimmerman of New Holland, Vera, wife of Lloyd Martin of Cantrol, Iowa, and Edna, wife of Mahlon Zimmerman of New Holland; 35 grandchildren and 97 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Henry Martin, and 5 grandchildren.

A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Sunday, December 6, at the late residence, 232 S. Fairmount Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday from the late residence, with further services at 9:30 AM from the Groffdale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference), with Bishop Ben Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 12/3/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Leah Rudy
, 90, of Elmira, Ontario, Canada died October 30, 2009 at the same place.  She was born July 27, 1919 to Aaron and Sarah (Martin) Rudy and married to Philip S. Martin.

Surviving are children, Alvin (Ruth) Martin; Aaron (Loretta) Martin; Naomi (Nevelle) de'Rozario; Armand (Ginny) Martin; Vera (Elmer) Martin; Elma (Tim) Freed; Margaret (Jim) Fisher; Nora (Steve McInnis) Martin; and Herb (Wanda) Martin; 27 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and her siblings, Nancy Rudy; Menno (Elsie) Rudy; Sidney (Dorothy) Rudy; Malinda Rudy; Lydia Bowman; and Delores Rudy.

A son, Omar Martin and siblings, Cyrus Rudy, two brothers in infancy, Susannah Rudy, Barbara Bowman, and Saloma Martin preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held November 3, 2009 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Ontario with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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



Martin, Lloyd N.


Lloyd N. Martin, 48, of Leola, entered into rest at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz on Friday, January 16, 2009.

He was born in Richmond Township, Berks Co., a son of Mary S. Nolt Martin of Farmersville and the late Amos W. Martin.

He was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference, enjoyed woodworking, and was a member of West Earl Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. where he served as their social worker.

He was employed as a metal fabricator for AZS Brushers of Ephrata.

Surviving in addition to his mother are a brother, Amos N., husband of Rebecca Leinbach Martin of PenYan, NY, and sisters, Ella N. Martin of Harrisonburg, VA, Ruth N. Martin of Ephrata, Lucy N., wife of Noah Shirk of Ephrata, Martha N., wife of Karl Shirk of Riceville, IA, Annetta N., wife of David Fox of Stanley, NY, Louise N., wife of Willis Burkholder of Hopkinsville, KY, and Almeda, wife of Elvin Fox of Leola, 38 nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Sunday, January 18th at the Noah Shirk residence, 220 Covered Bridge Rd., Ephrata. Funeral services will be from the Noah Shirk Residence at 12:30 p.m. Monday, January 19th with further services at 1:00 P.M. at the Conestoga Mennonite Church, West Earl Township, with Bishop Ammon Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

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

Submitted by: Robert Fish
From: Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster, PA - 1/17/2009



Martin, Lorelle R.
of  New Paris, IN was stillborn April 4, 2009.

She is survived by her parents, Harvey and Lucile (Ramer) Martin, New Paris, IN; three brothers, Clare, Courtney and Dorvin, two sisters, Delynn and Lanita, both of New Paris, IN; paternal grandparents, Eddie and Fanny Martin, Nappanee, IN; and maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Anna Ramer, Goshen, IN.

She was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, William and Ruth Martin and Martin and Mary Kilmer; and maternal great-grandparents, Samuel and Martha Ramer and Eli and Anna Reiff.

A graveside service will take place April 13, 2009 at Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.
Source: The Goshen News, Goshen, IN april 6, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Martin, Lucille Hattie Mitten
, 85, of Columbiana, OH died April 30, 2009 at Poland, Ohio from complications of congestive heart failure.  She was born January 21, 1924 at Millersburg, Ohio to Hebert and Amelia (Feikert) Mitten.  On June 3, 1945 she was married to Herbert L. Martin, who died January 14, 2005.

Surviving are children, Judy (Guy)Cutler; Loretta Ammons; Cindy (Paul) Noling; Delores (Ron) Rankin; Suzie (George)Brady; and Donald (Marion) Martin;  22 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren.

She was a homemaker, and helped on the family farm. She was a member of Leetonia
Mennonite Church teaching Sunday school and Bible school. She was a 4-H advisor for Churchill Chippers, and a member of Christian Women.

Memorial services were held May 6, 2009.
Submitted by: Karen, Leetonia, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Martin, Mae Sensenig
, 89, of Lititz, PA formerly East Earl, PA died December 31, 2009 at Landis Homes. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Lloyd J. Martin.

Born in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Daniel and Mary (Hurst) Sensenig.

She was a member of Goodville Mennonite Church, Goodville, PA. She also sang with the Goodville Gospel-aires for a number of years.

Surviving in addition to her husband are four children: Brenda married to Mark Leaman, East Earl, PA; Robert L. married to Dianne (Sweigart) Martin, East Earl., PA; Ron married to Ruth (Burkholder) Martin, New Holland, PA; and Barry married to Roseanne (Gehman) Martin, East Earl, PA; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and a great great grandson.

She was preceded in death by five siblings: Elmer Sensenig, Oliver Sensenig, Bertha Eckert, Ruth Reed, and Mary Weber.

Funeral service was January 4, 2010 at the Weaverland Mennonite Church with Pastor Bruce Sauder, Pastor Nelson Martin and Pastor Harold Reed officiating. Interment was in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemerty, East Earl, PA.
Source: LOL January 2, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Martin, Martha M. Zeiset
, 79, of 563 N. Railroad Ave., New Holland, died at Fairmount Homes on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband Noah H. Martin

Born in Churchtown, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Lydia (Martin) Zeiset.

She was a homemaker and a member of New Holland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving in addition to her husband are her children: Vera, married to Joseph H. Martin, and Edwin Z., married to Catherine (Martin) Martin, both of Penn Yan,
NY, Elvin Z., married to Rachel (Reiff) Martin,Wellman, IA, Verna, married to Irvin Z. Burkholder, Rushville, NY, Esther, married to Harold W. Weaver, Stanley, NY, John Z., married to Vera (Sauder) Martin, New Holland and Mary, married to Harold W. Shirk, Narvon; 52 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Also surviving are her brothers, Aaron, married to Margaret (Reiff) Zeiset, Leola, Eli, married to Anna S. (Martin) Zeiset and Paul, married to Leah (Zimmerman) Zeiset, both of East Earl, Jonas, married to Anna (Nolt) Zeiset and Ivan, married to Naomi (Ringler) Zeiset, both of Narvon; and her sisters, Mary,
married to Mahlon Horning and Emma, married to John H. Horst, both of  East Earl, Alta Sauder, Shippensburg, Lydia Nolt, Kutztown, Mabel, married to Abram Martin, Latham, MO, Laura, married to Leroy Zimmerman, Ephrata, Vera, married to Levi Leid, East Earl, Eva, married to Isaac Martin, Fortuna, MO, Esther Weaver, East Earl, and Lena, married to Abram Ringler, Narvon.

Preceding her in death are three brothers, Martin, Phares, John Jacob, a sister Anna and an infant sister Edna.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. at the late home with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the New Holland Mennonite Church with the
Bishop Ben F. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the late home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements are with the Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
From Intelligencer Journal - 8/7/2009
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Marvin K.
, 71, of 20322 Marsh Haven Lane in Hagerstown, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg, Pa.

Born Oct. 23, 1937, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Lloyd K. and N. Virginia Horst Martin.

He worked as a carpenter for Printer and Cantrell Construction Co. in Washington D.C.

He is survived by three daughters, Kimberly L. Martin and Tarry M. Lewis, both of Hagerstown, and Kelly A. McQuiston of Frederick, Md.; one son, Darren K. Martin of Warfordsburg, Pa.; four sisters, Violet Hege of Chambersburg, Pa., Lois Senseneg of Lititz, Pa., Norma J. Bollinger of Great Cacapon, W.Va., and Genevieve S. Martin of Baltimore; four brothers, Emory E. Martin, James M. Martin, Stephen L. Martin and Gideon E. Martin, all of Waynesboro, Pa.; his fiance, M. Louise Wagner of Greencastle, Pa.; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Almeda Barnhart and Anabelle Young; and one brother, Jason Martin.

Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Salem Ridge Mennonite Church, Greencastle. Pastor Joseph Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, and Saturday one hour prior to services at the church.
Herald-Mail - 1/8/2009
Maryland
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Mary M. Reiff
, 59, of 1083 Precast Rd., New Holland, died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at her home. Her husband, David G. Martin, survives.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Aaron B. and Mary M. (Martin) Reiff.

She was a homemaker and a member of Reidenbach Mennonite Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by six children: Lucy R. Martin, Esther Mae Martin, Priscilla R. Martin, Earl David Martin, Darvin R. Martin, Deborah R. Martin, all at home; eight brothers: Jonas married to Mary (Nolt) Reiff, Fortuna, MO; Rufus married to Anna Mary (Snyder) Reiff, East Earl; Noah married to Kathleen (Galligan) Reiff, Stevens; Christian married to Susie (Martin) Reiff, East Earl; Clarence married to Susie (Hoover) Reiff, East Earl; Ivan married to Ida (Hurst) Reiff, Narvon; Henry married to Lois (Martin) Reiff, East Earl; Andrew Reiff, East Earl; and three sisters: Minnie Reiff, Narvon; Martha married to Ammon Hoover, Narvon; Esther married to James Hoover, Ephrata.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Aaron married to Mary (Martin) Reiff and Martin married to Lydia Z. (Martin) Reiff and a sister Lydia Hoover.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 9 AM at her late home with further services at 9:30 AM at the Reidenbach Mennonite Church with Bishop Titus Z. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at her late home on Tuesday from 2 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of
arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/26/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Mary Z. Burkholder
, 87, of 342 Oak Haven Road, Fleetwood, PA. (Berks County) went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday afternoon December 17, 2009 at her home. She was the wife of the late Ivan M. Martin who died April 9, 2004.

Born November 17, 1922 in Earl Township, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Esra Z. and Lydia (Zimmerman) Burkholder. She was a member of the Fleetwood Mennonite Church, (Groffdale Conference). A home maker, she enjoyed making quilts and caring for her garden and her many indoor plants.

Mary is survived by her five sons. Harvey B. husband of Mary (Shirk) Martin Antwerp NY., Raymond B. husband of Thelma (King) Martin Lewistown, Ezra B. husband of Violet (Garman) Martin Ephrata, Ivan M. Jr. husband of Edna (Fox) Martin Fleetwood, Jere B. husband of Edith (Oberholtzer) Martin Kutztown, Four daughters, Alta B. wife of Norman Zimmerman Lime Springs IA. Annetta B. wife of Moses L. Zimmerman Thorp WI. Arlene B. wife of Irvin Shirk Thorp WI. Pauline B. wife of Nevin Brubaker, Hamburg. She was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Etta wife of Harold L. Zimmerman Fleetwood, also two grandsons and two great-grand children.

Mary is also survived by brothers; Paul Z. Burkholder, Ephrata, Aaron Z. Burkholder Fleetwood, Weaver Z. Burkholder Kutztown, Raymond Z. Burkholder Edina MO., sisters; Lydia Z. wife of David Reiff, Ephrata, Anna Z. wife of Raymond Martin Kutztown, Edna Z. wife of John Weaver Kutztown, Elizabeth Z. wife of Elmer Weaver Fleetwood. She was predeceased by brothers; Eli Z. Burkholder, Ezra Z. Burkholder, John Z. Burkholder, and sisters; Lena Z. Martin, Esther Z. Zimmerman. She had 10 children, 60 grandchildren and 116 great-grandchildren.

Intelligencer Journal - 12/19/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Menno H.
, 84, of 1519 Main St., East Earl, died Thursday, July
2, 2009 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center, Lancaster after a lengthy illness.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Menno M. and Elizabeth (Hoover) Martin. He was married 62 years on Nov. 14 to Anna (Martin) Martin.

He was a farmer most of his life, retiring in 1971, and a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Lawrence M., married to Ada Mae (Nolt) Martin of Martinsburg, and Menno J., married to Elizabeth (Martin)
Martin of East Earl; a daughter, Alma Jane, married to Ricky Eberly of East Earl; 17 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Daniel H., married to Lydia (Horst) Martin of Penn Yan, NY, Noah H., married to Martha (Zeiset) Martin of New Holland, Allen H. Martin of Stevens, Aaron H., married to Dorothy (Zimmerman) Martin of Denver, and Adam H., married to Elizabeth (Sensenig) Martin of Bethel; and two sisters, Elizabeth H., married to John
Zimmerman of East Earl, and Anna H., married to Rueben Ringler of Denver.

Preceding him in death is a grandson, Loren J. Martin; five great-grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters, Hettie Ann Burkholder, Benjamin Martin, Harry
Martin, David Martin, Katie Burkholder, and Amos Martin.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 7, at 9 a.m. at the late home with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the Weaverland Mennonite Church with the
Bishop Ben F. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the late home on Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements are with the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/4/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish




Martin, Mervin B.


Mervin B. Martin, one of the premier conservators of American antique furniture, passed away into eternal life on January 18, 2009. He was 76. Over a career spanning nearly 60 years, Martin conserved some of America's finest and most important historical furniture treasures for major museums throughout the country, including an eleven-year career at the Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware.

Martin's reputation caused him to be sought out by major museums and private collectors throughout the country. Over the course of three decades following his Winterthur work, he restored and conserved antiques for the White House, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the St. Louis Art Museum, the Iolani Palace in Honolulu, as well as for numerous private collectors.

Martin was an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware and lectured at the Intermuseum Laboratory at Oberlin College, at Oxford University, England, and the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material. He was an Associate of the International Institute of Conservation and a Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation.

In a newspaper interview at the height of his career, Martin said: "I grew up in the work. My father was a cabinet maker for 65 years in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I started helping him when I was 12 - there is no other way to learn the business." Martin left his father's shop at 18 to join New Holland Architectural Mill doing fine woodworking, especially pews, pulpit carving and church interiors. Some years later, a superintendent who had built the south wing of Henry Francis duPont's Winterthur estate lured Martin as an assistant cabinetmaker.  Martin stayed for 11 years, rising to the position of Furniture
Conservator before leaving in 1979 to found his firm, Furniture Conservation Associates, in Downingtown. Later he moved his shop to Coatesville and most recently he practiced in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

Joyce Hill Stoner, his colleague at Winterthur, said of him: "He was one of the kindest people and naturally talented conservators I have known. He had a natural intuition about wood and exactly how it would react to his deft chisel." When Martin left Winterthur, she entertained his farewell party by composing new words to "Nobody Does It Better" to salute what she called "his superb facility with wood."

He lectured and taught extensively at universities and museums around the country. When Martin lectured at the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1981 during the renovation of the American Wing, the Institute called him "the foremost conservator in the country for the restoration of American furniture."

He traveled to Hawaii to restore the king's furniture in the Iolani Palace in the 1980s. In a story in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Iolani Palace Curator Henry J. Bartels said of Martin: "He is our status symbol. Visiting museum people are terribly impressed that we him here."

Mr. Martin restored a rare Philadelphia marble-top pier table that Andrew Jackson had bought for the White House. Betty Monkman, former White House curator and author of a book on White House furniture, reflected: "Mr. Martin's conservation of the historic Andrew Jackson era table for the White House led to the preservation of a very important piece of the nation's history for which we are grateful to him."

He was born January 31, 1932, near Elkhart, Indiana, and was the son of the late William E. and Barbara K. (Brubacker) Martin. He is survived by his wife, Joy Roth Martin of 819 Grandview Drive, Ephrata. Also surviving are four sisters: Anna McComsey, Mable Sensenig and Viola Hartz, all of New Holland, and Elsie Schupp of Lancaster; and brothers, Raymond Martin of Jamesburg, NJ and David
Martin of Honey Brook. Mr. Martin was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Ephrata.

A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 AM Wednesday, January 21, at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Ave., Ephrata where funeral services will be held at 11 AM. Rev. Thomas Nicholas will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Eby Cemetery, Upper Leacock Township, Pennsylvania.

If desired, memorial contributions in Mervin's memory may be sent to the Reformed Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Locust St., Ephrata, PA 17522.
Submitted by: Robert Fish
From: Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster, PA - 1/20/2009


Martin, Nathan S.


SELINSGROVE -Nathan S. Martin, 85, of 307 Produce Road, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in the New Holland area of Lancaster County on June 10, 1923, a son of the late Harry W. and Katie B. (Stauffer) Martin. He married in 1947 to the former Ida B. Stauffer, who survives.

Nathan was a farmer of all his life.  He was a member of the Stauffer Old Order Mennonite Church, Union Township, Snyder County.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Noah S. and Esther Martin, of Silver Creek Road, Port Trevorton, Irvin Martin at
home, and Amos S. and Irene Martin of Rt. 35, Selinsgrove; four daughters, Naomi Martin, Ruth Martin, Erma Martin and Miriam Martin, all at home; six grandchildren; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ira and Martha Martin, of Susquehanna Trail, Port Trevorton, and Norman and Annie Martin of Produce Road, Selinsgrove.

He was preceded in death by two sons, David Martin and Andrew Martin; one stillborn daughter; five brothers, Enos Martin, Henry Martin, Ammon Martin, Titus Martin and Aaron Martin; and two sisters, Annie Martin and Alice Ranck.

Visitors may call from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the family residence of 307 Produce Road, Selinsgrove. The funeral will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the family residence with further services at 10 a.m. at Stauffer Old Order Mennonite Church, Produce Road, Port Trevorton.

Submitted by: Robert Fish
From: Sunbury Daily Item
Sunbury, PA - 1/17/2009



Martin, Nora Martin
, 70, of Ionia, Iowa died Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at
the Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Nora Zimmerman Martin was born November 21, 1938, at New Holland, Penn., the daughter of David K. and the late Leah (Zimmerman) Martin. On December 3, 1959, Nora was united in marriage to John R. Martin, Sr., at New Holland, Penn. In 1996 they moved to Ionia, Iowa from New Holland.

Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Deerfield Church, Cheyenne Ave., Ionia, Iowa.

Nora is survived by her husband, John R. Martin, Sr. of Ionia, Iowa; 11 children, Anna Mary (Daniel) Hoover of New York, Alma (Laurence) Reiff of Penn., Nora (Harlan) Zimmerman of Iowa, Lucy (Ivan) Zimmerman of Penn., Arlene Maynard) Zimmerman of Penn., Emma (John) Martin of Iowa, Louella (Harold) Zimmerman of New York, John (Anna) Martin, Jr. of Iowa, Vera Mae (Alvin) Reiff of Iowa, Leon (Christine) Martin of Iowa, and Elvin Martin of Iowa; 80 grandchildren; nine
great grandchildren; a sister, Emma Burkholder of Iowa; her father, David K. and step- mother, Lena Zimmerman Martin of Penn.; five half brothers, Aaron (Anna) Martin, Ammon (Ella) Martin, Elam (Mabel) Martin, Lloyd (Annetta) Martin, and David (Marlene) Martin, all of Penn.; three half sisters, Esther (John) Zimmerman, Vera (Alvin) Zimmerman and Alma (Elam) Hurst, all of Penn.

She was preceded in death by her mother; two children, Elva Martin and Wilma Oberholtzer; and a granddaughter, Katie Oberholtzer.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, www. hauserfh.com, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Intelligencer Journal - 2/18/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Richard Warren
, 59, of St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada, died February 17, 2009 at Mount Forest, Ontario from a brain tumor. 

He was born February 16, 1950 to Moses and Alice (Drudge) Martin. Moses was born January 27, 1914 and died February 15, 1995.  Alice was born June 15, 1916 and she survives.

Also surviving are a son, Brad, a daughter Sabrina (Adam Hussey), their mother, Sandra Martin, a brother, Paul (Judy) Martin, and five sisters, Shirley (Cal) Larsen, Carol Weber, Ella (Laverne)Brubacher, Ruth (John) Brenneman, and Rhoda (Klaus) Seibert.

A brother-in-law, Roger Weber preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 25, 2009 at Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, ON.

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



Martin, Samuel L.
"Sam" 69, of Terre Hill, PA died November 14, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Ephrata, PA to Samuel M. and Frances (Hoover) Martin. He was married to Miriam (Weaver) Martin for 47 years.

Sam was a member of the Groffdale "Brick" Mennonite Church, Leola, PA where he taught the Men's Sunday School Class and served as a trustee for many years. Sam enjoyed music, playing guitar and mandolin, singing with his wife Miriam and others.

He started out by working at Akron Shoe factory; then on to Trojan Boat Co.; then Agri Inc., Farmersville, PA. He then moved his family to Minnesota for four years, farming. After that, he founded the Silver Hill Quarry, currently it is Haines and Kibblehouse Inc., Narvon, PA. In 1994, he took eight months off work to do a church addition as general.
 
Survived by his wife and five children, Randall W. married to Dawn of Reading, PA; Darryl W. married to Kristi of Reinholds, PA;  Dale W. of Mohnton, PA; W. Keith married to Kathleen of Reinholds, PA; one daughter, Janet W. Martin of Ephrata, PA; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Addison H. married to Elizabeth of Missouri; Daniel H. married to Grace of Quarryville, PA;  Leroy H. married to Laura of Ephrata, PA; Emerson H. married to Mary of Ephrata, PA; Jay P. married to Rhoda of Mount Joy, PA; six sisters, Verna H. married to Daniel Hoover of Newmanstown, PA; Alice H. married to Wilford Beachy of Iowa, Grace H. married to James High of Farmersville, PA; Edith H. married to Elam Weaver Jr., of New Holland, PA; Anna Frances married to Gene Knauer of Robesonia, PA; Naomi H. married to Ernest Zimmerman of Mount Airy, PA.

Funeral service was November 18, 2009 at the Groffdale "Brick" Mennonite Church, with interment in the Groffdale "Brick" Mennonite cemetery, Leola PA. 

Source: LOL November 15, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
 

Martin, Wayne G.
, 84, of Earl Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

He was born in Ephrata Township, a son of the late Samuel K. and Daisy (Getz) Martin.

He is the husband of Hannah (Wise) Martin. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary December 23.

He was a member of the Ephrata United Zion Church and retired in 1990 from New Holland Concrete where he operated the block machine.

He will be lovingly missed by his wife and children, Irvin W., husband of Danita (Brenner) Martin and Ruth, wife of Edwin Shirk, both of Ephrata, and Irene, wife of Ivan Ringler of Narvon; 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson; a brother, Paul G. Martin of Lititz, and sisters, Edna M., wife of Melvin Hoover of East Earl, Emma High of Ephrata, Ella M., wife of Adam Oberholtzer of East Earl, and Elizabeth M., wife of Luke Snader of Reinholds.

A viewing will be held at the Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 East Fulton Street, Ephrata, from 6 to 8 P.M. on Sunday, July 12th, and 9 to 10 A.M on Monday, July 13th, followed by the funeral service at 10 A.M. with Rev. Jay Showalter officiating. Interment will follow in the Hahnstown United Zion Cemetery, Ephrata Township.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/9/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Martin, Willard "Dick"

 
 GOSHEN -- Willard "Dick" Martin, 89, of 1801 Greencroft Drive, Apt. 432, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009) at 10:18 a.m. in Goshen General Hospital.

He was born Jan. 8, 1920, in Woolich Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, to Seranus S. and Blendina (Gingrich) Martin. He married Melba Weaver on Dec. 15, 1962, at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.

She survives along with four sisters, Naomi (Ephraim) Hoffman of Kitchener, Ontario, Valina Martin of Elmira, Ontario, Lucinda Martin of Wichita, Kan., and Viola Martin of Elmira; and one brother, Floyd "Butch" Martin of Waterloo, Ontario.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Martin, and one sister, Lena Snyder.

Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, is handling arrangements. Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., Goshen. The funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at College Mennonite Church with Pastors Gary Martin and Katie Cunningham officiating.

Mr. Martin, formerly of Floradale, Ontario, began working in a sawmill with his father and brother Elmer while living in Canada and ultimately became head sawyer. He received a B.A. in history from Goshen College and a B.D. in theology from Goshen Biblical Seminary. After college, he worked eight years at the Mennonite Board of Missions, where he met his wife, in the 1-W program, serving as 1-W coordinator in Denver from 1964 to 1968. He also worked at the Great Commonwealth Insurance Company, the Wakarusa Farm Center and the Rochester Silo Company. He served in alternate service at Montreal River Camp in 1941, worked on a drilling crew on the TransCanada Highway, helped start Chesley Lake Camp in Ontario and served for 30 years at many Mennonite camps in Ontario, Illinois and Pennsylvania. He belonged to College Mennonite Church, was a volunteer with the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program and helped start the Pa. Deitsch Society of Northern Indiana and the Indiana-Michigan Open Golf Tournament. In retirement he golfed, read and did woodwork.

Memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Mission Network, Elkhart or Goshen College. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
12/13/2009
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Martin, Willard "Dick", 89, of Goshen, IN died December 11, 2009 at the same place.  He was born January 8 1920 at Waterloo, Walterloo Co., Ontario, Canada to Seranus S. and Blendina (Gingrich) Martin.  On December 15, 1962 at Goshen, IN he was married to Melba Weaver, who was born October 11, 1939 and survives.

Surviving are four sisters, Naomi (Ephraim) Hoffman; Valina Martin; Lucinda Martin; Viola Martin; and one brother, Floyd (Butch) Martin.

A brother, Elmer Martin and a sister, Lena Snyder preceded him in death.

Dick helped start Chesley Lake Camp, in Ontario and for the next 30 years served at many of the Mennonite camps in Ontario, Illinois, and Pennsylvania as a counselor or camp pastor. He worked with the 1-W program at Mennonite Board of Missions, and also worked for the Great Commonwealth Ins. Co., Wakarusa Farm Center, and Rochester Silo Company.

Dick helped start the Pennsylvania Deitsch Society of Northern Indiana and the Indiana-Michigan Open Golf Tournament.

Memorial services were held December 16, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

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



Martin, Wilmer Z.
, 44, of 38 Orchard Road, Rockland Township, died December 31, 2009 in the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Derry Township, Dauphin County, where he was a patient since December 22, 2009. He was the husband of Mattie M. (Burkholder) Martin. They were married November 16, 1985. Born on February 17, 1965 in Allentown, PA he was a son of the late Harvey W. and Mary Ann Zimmerman) Martin. He was a member of the Weaverland Conference of Mennonites attending Walnuttown Mennonite Church. He was employed as an excavator for R & F Excavating, Sinking Spring, for 19 years.

Survivors: Wife, Son Curvin B. husband of Sharon W. (Zeiset) Martin, Seneca Falls, NY, Ivan Ray Martin and Harlen B. Martin, at home; Daughters Audrey B. (Martin) wife of Aaron Ray Hoover, Bowmansville, Lancaster County, Vera Mae (Martin) at home; Brothers Harvey Z. Martin, Kutztown, Lester Z. Martin, New Paris, IN, Titus Z. Martin, East Earl, Lancaster Co., Luke Z. and Ernest Z. Martin both of Fleetwood and Irvin Z. Martin of Kutztown; Sisters Helen Z. (Martin) wife of James A. Feeg, Robesonia, Anna Ruth (Martin) wife of Allen D. Burkholder, Newmanstown, Lebanon County, Nora Z. Martin, Robesonia, Frances Z. (Martin) wife of Paul B. Shirk, Cayuga, NY, Arlene Z. (Martin) wife of Elmer M. Burkholder, Withee, WI, Grace Z. (Martin) wife of Richard L. Snyder, Port Byron, NY.

He was predeceased by sisters Vera Z. (Martin) widow of Linford R. Snyder, Lebanon, and Mary Ella Z. (Martin) widow of Melvin N. Hoover, Schoeneck, Lancaster County [PA].

Services: Monday, January 4, 2010 at 8:45 AM from his late residence at 38 Orchard Road, Rockland Township, with services continuing at 9:30 AM at Walnuttown Mennonite Church, Pleasant Hill Road, Walnuttown. Interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Walnuttown Mennonite Church. Arrangements by Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/2/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Mast, Jason W.
, 34, of Goshen, IN died October 31, 2009, in a car accident at CR 28 and CR 9 west of Goshen, IN. He was born in Goshen on November 20, 1974, to Walter Jay Mast of Goshen, IN and Carrie (Larry) Martin of Bristol, IN.

A 1993 graduate of Goshen High School, Mr. Mast worked for Hoosier Fence Corporation in Nappanee.

He is survived by his parents; and two sisters, Jennifer Kay Mast of Denver, Colorado, and Debra Kay (Keith) Mast of Goshen, IN.

Funeral service was November 5, 2009 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.  Pastor Conrad Showalter of Siloam Fellowship will officiate. Burial will be in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen, IN.
Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Mast, Ralph E.,
88, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died there on April 10, 2009.  He was born August 20, 1920 at Kokomo, IN to Elijah and Ella (Good) Mast.  On June 20, 1941 at North Judson, IN he was married to Ellen Rose Martin who was born September 9, 1922.

Surviving are two daughters, Linda (Andrew) Farmwald, and Alice Jane (Brian) Gesse, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a sister, Miriam (Joe) Horner, and two brothers, Leonard (Marilyn) Mast, and Wayne Mast.

Two sisters, Elsie Mast, and Maxine Bontrager, and two brothers, Robert Mast and Kenneth Mast preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 14, 2009 at Hopewell Mennonite Church Kouts, Porter, IN.

Submitted by: Cheryl Beachey, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Mast, Ralph E. 88
, Goshen, IN died  April 10, 2009 at Greencroft Healthcare Center, Goshen, IN. He was born Aug. 20, 1920 at Kokomo, IN. He was married to Ellen Rose Martin on June 20, 1941 at North Judson, IN.

Survied by his wife and  two daughters, Linda (Andrew) Farmwald, Milford, and Alice Jane (Brian) Gesse, Kouts, IN.

Funeral services was April 14, 2009 at Hopewell Mennonite Church   Burial was in Hopewell Mennonite Cemetery, Kouts, IN. 
Source: The Goshen News Goshen, IN April 10, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler 


Mast, Sarah "Edna" Mast, 96, of Cochranville, PA died January 11, 2009 at Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA from coronary artery disease.  She was born December 23, 1912 in Chester County, PA to Samuel and Emma (King) Mast.  On December 23, 1936 she was married to Alvin Isaac Mast, who was born September 27, 1911 and died September 1, 2000.

Surviving are children, Vernon A. husband of Karen Miller Mast; Dale J. husband of Kathy Bergey Mast; Larry D. husband of Candis Evans Mast; Verda R. wife of Homer Geib; Anna M. wife of James Bishop; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lydia wife of Frank King; and a brother, Howard Kauffman.

Four brothers preceded her in death.

Edna was a teacher at West Fallowfield Christian School. Instructional aide in language arts and math in Octorara School District. Edna was a free lance writer. Her writings through the years were published in many periodicals and several books. She was a member of the Lancaster Writers Fellowship and the St. David's Christian Writers Conference.

Memorial services were held January 15, 2009 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church Atglen, Chester Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner, Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Mast, Edna Mast,
96, died January 11, 2009 at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA formerly of Manheim and Cochranville, PA She was born in Chester County, PA to Samuel & Emma King Mast.  She was married to Alvin I. Mast who died in 2000.

She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church of Atglen, PA. She was a charter member of Media Mennonite Church of Oxford, PA.

Surviving are five children: Vernon A. husband of Karen Miller Mast of Broadway, VA; Dale J. husband of Kathy Bergey Mast of Richmond, VA; Larry D. husband of Candis Evans Mast of Leola, PA;Verda R. wife of Homer Geib of Manheim, PA; Anna M. wife of James Bishop of Harrisonburg, VA; 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 2 siblings: Lydia wife of Frank King of Lititz, PA; Howard Kauffman of Fresno, CA. She was preceded in death by four brothers.

Funeral service was  January 15, 2009 at  Maple Grove Mennonite Church, with Pastor Stephen Crane officiating. The interment will be in the Maple Grove Mennonite cemetery, Atglen, PA.

Source: Lancaster OnLine January 13, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Mast, Susanna Hostetler
, 94, of  Linn Grove, IN, formerly of Goshen, IN. where she had lived most of her life, died October 3, 2009 at her residence. She was born March 3, 1915 in Nappanee, IN., to Amos and Drusilla (Yoder) Hostetler. On December 6, 1934 in Milford, IN. she married Mose L. Mast, he died April 28, 1993. She was a homemaker and a member of Fairhaven Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne, IN.

Survived by a daughter, Mary Louise (Daniel) Yoder of Madison, IN;  four sons, Loyal (Ann) Mast of Linn Grove, IN, Floyd (Theda) Mast of Goshen, IN., Laban (Barbara) Mast of Goshen, IN., Lester (Marsha) Mast of Goshen, IN.;  23 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren; sister, Lavina Miller of Nappanee, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Drusilla Bontrager, four sisters, Barbara Miller, Verna Yoder, Elizabeth Miller and Magdalena Hostetler, two brothers, Alvin and David Hostetler.

Funeral service was October 7, 2009 at Fairhaven Mennonite Church. The services will be conducted by the Fairhaven Mennonite Church ministers and her grandson, Rev. Chester Mast. Burial was in Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana, IN.

Source: Obit files Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


McDowell, Wiley
, 97, died October 27, 2009 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, IN. He was born May 25, 1912, near Morley, Michigan to Henry and Della Yoder McDowell. After the death of his mother, he was raised by the Levi Schrock family, Nappanee, Ind.

He married Esther Beechy in 1935. They lived most of their married life in Sugarcreek, OH. He retired from The Budget, a weekly newspaper published in Sugarcreek, OH. They moved to Greencroft Retirement Community in Goshen in 1990. Wiley was a poet and a wood carver by avocation. He was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN after many active years in the First Mennonite Church, Sugarcreek, OH.

Survived by a son, John E. (B.J.), Plainfield, OH and a daughter, Barbara E. (George) Smucker, Goshen, Ind., four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of nearly 73 years and brothers, Russel, Gail, and Paul, and his foster sister, Elva May Schrock
Roth, and his foster brother, Elden R. Schrock.  A prayer service was October 30, 2009 with the pastors Betty and Lee Hochstetler officiating. [Pastors of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN]
Source: The Budget October, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
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McDowell, Wiley, 97, of Goshen, IN died October 27, 2009 at the same place.  He was born May 25, 1912 at Morley MI.  On June 30, 1935 at Sugarcreek, OH he was married to S. Esther Beechy, who was born October 8, 1921 and died March 6, 2008.

Surviving are a daughter, Barbara (George) Smucker; a son, John E. (B. J.) McDowell; 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Five brothers and sisters, Russel McDowell; Paul McDowell; Gail McDowell; Elva Mae Roth (foster sister); and Elden R. Schrock (foster brother); preceded him in death.

Wiley was a retired typesetter for the Budget Newspaper, Sugarcreek, OH.
He was a poet and wood carver who volunteered with a variety of community and church organizations for many years.

Memorial services were held October 30, 2009 at Greencroft Meetinghouse, Goshen, IN.

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



Mellinger, Anna Mae Breitigan
, 89, of Fairmount Retirement Community, Ephrata, PA formerly of Lititz, PA and Wilmington, DE, died February 10, 2009 at Wheat Ridge Health Center, Ephrata, PA. She was born in Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Daniel H. and Florence (Cassel) Breitigan. She was married Pastor Clyde L. Mellinger who died in 2001.

She was a member of Highland Mennonite Church in Bear, DE.

Surviving is a son, James P. husband of Doris J. Esch Mellinger of Manheim, PA; four daughters, Mary Ann wife of J. Donald Martin of Lebanon, PA; Martha J. wife of Marlin D. Steager of Enola, PA; Phebe M. Mellinger, and Rhoda A. wife of Jacob S. Buckwalter, both of Duncannon, PA; 15 grandchildren; and 50 plus great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Marilyn Mellinger, two sisters, Ruth Hurst and Dorothy C. Breitigan; and two brothers, Daniel C. and Robert C. Breitigan.
Funeral service was February 16, 2009 at the White Oak Mennonite Church, Manheim PA, Interment will be in Longenecker's Brethren Cemetery, Warwick Twp. Lancaster Co., PA.  
Source: Lancaster OnLine February 13, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Mellinger, Ruth S. Stauffer
, 85, of Lancaster, PA died January 7, 2009 at Lancaster Reg. Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1923, in Manor Twp, Lancaster Co., PA, to Phares K. and Ada (Shank) Stauffer. She was married to Elvin E. Mellinger for over 65 years.

Ruth attended Lyndon Mennonite Church in Lancaster, PA.

Survived by her husband and four sons, Jay E. Mellinger, husband of Martha, of Paradise,PA; C. Richard and J. Robert Mellinger, both of Lancaster, PA; Benjamin K., husband of Mary Lou, of Denver, PA; four daughters, Barbara A., wife of Anthony Ziesemer, of Lititz, PA;  Martha E., wife of Sanford Leaman, Ruth A., wife of Marlin Harnish, both of Lancaster, PA and Doris M., wife of Lester Fryberger, of Conestoga, PA; three sisters, Verna Hershey, Mary Souders, and Doris Near.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Anna Mary Mellinger; two brothers, Lester and Lloyd; and three sisters, Anna Mae, Miriam, and Elizabeth.

Funeral Service was January 13, 2009 at New Danville Mennonite Church with Pastor Steven C. VanPelt officiating. Interment will be in New Danville Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, PA.

Source: Lancaster OnLine, January 9, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
 

Metzler, Annie W.
, 58, of Holtwood, PA died December 16, 2009 at her home. She was the daughter of Benjamin (Herr) and Ruth (Walter) Metzler.
Annie was an active member of Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church, Quarryville, PA.  

Survivied by her siblings, Abram (Arlene) Metzler, of Constableville, NY; Harry (Miriam) Metzler, of Newmanstown. PA; Florence (Kenneth) Keener, of Elizabethtown, PA; Daniel (Ethel) Metzler, of Pequea, PA; Miriam (Jerry S.) Breneman, of Mount Joy, PA; Naomi (James) Miller, of Williamston, Michigan; and Bessie (Ray) Kreider, of Columbia, PA. Annie was an active aunt to twenty-five nieces and nephews, and a great-aunt to fifty-seven.
 
Funeral Services were December 21, 2009, at Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church, Church Road, Quarryville, PA 17566 on Monday, at 11:00 AM with Bishop Richard Buckwalter and Pastor Wayne Kreider officiating. Interment was in the Mechanic Grove Mennonite Cemetery, Quarryville, PA.
Source: LOL December 18, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Metzler, Carolyn E.
, 59, of Willow Street, PA died August 14, 2009 at Fairmount Homes.  Born in Lancaster, PA to Roy D. and Kathryn (Mellinger) Metzler. She was an active member of New Providence Mennonite Church, and served on the Worship Team and as Elder of Education.

Survived by parents and a sister, Linda married to Donald Sauder of Lancaster, PA, two brothers, Daniel married to Janet (Stoltzfus) Metzler of Lancaster, PA and Gerald married to Susan (Smoker) Metzler of Tioga Co., PA her nephews, Greg, Daryn, Jordan, Jeremy, Dustin and Joel, nieces, Laureen, Amy, Jennifer, Kelly and Lisa and 15 great nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was August 19, 2009 at the New Providence Mennonite Church with Pastor Brent Musser and Pastor Dave Weaver officiating. Private interment in the New Providence Mennonite Cemetery New Providence, PA.

Source: LOL August 16, 2009
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler
 


Meyer, Norman Dean
, 87, of Wayland, IA died June 28, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant,  Henry Co., IA.  He was born January 9, 1922 at Trenton, Henry, IA to Benjamin C. and Maude Mae (Wyse) Meyer.  On November 22, 1945 at Wayland, IA he was married to Doris Jean Eigsti, who was born January 20, 1927 and survives.

Surviving are son, RD and wife Brenda Meyer; son, Robert and wife Karen Meyer;
Daughter, Kathy Schooley and husband Dave Schooley; 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Two brothers, Harold Meyer and Donald Meyer and two infant sisters,
Katherine and Jane preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held July 1, 2009 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, Henry Co., IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Karen Meyer
Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Alice Marie Shoemaker
, 90, of Springs, PA died March 7, 2009 at Meyersdale, Somerset Co., PA.  She was born November 20, 1918 in Elk-Lick Township, Somerset Co., PA to Ellis D. and Nettie (Maust) Shoemaker.  She was married to Lowell Miller, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, C. Kent Miller and wife, Nancy; Kevin L. Miller and wife, Sally; and 2 grandchildren.

She was a retired Postal Clerk from the U.S. Post Office in Springs.

Memorial services were held March 10, 2009 at Newman Funeral Homes,  Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD with burial in Springs Cemetery, Springs, Somerset Co., PA.

Submitted by: Felicia Maust, Springs, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Alvin M
.

Alvin M. Miller, 82 of rural Arthur passed away at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, at his residence.

Funeral services were held this morning (Wednesday), at the family residence, 16 East CR 100 North, Arthur, with Bishop Howard Otto officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery, rural Arthur. Visitation was any time prior to the funeral service at the residence. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Miller was born June 18, 1926, in Arthur. He was a son of Menno and Fannie (Beachy) Miller. He married Anna D. Kaufman on December 11, 1947, in Arthur. They were married for 61 years. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons; Allen Miller and wife Tanya (Scott) of Arcola and Omer Miller and wife Rhoda Ann (Yoder) of Arthur; four daughters, Irene Stutzman and husband Ruben of Tuscola, Verna Beachy and husband Fred of Crofton, Kentucky, Mary Ann Stutzman and husband Jake of Arcola, and Kathryn Graber and husband Norman of Arthur; 37 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ervin Miller and wife Marlene of Elkhart, Indiana, and Dave Miller and wife Martha Ann of Arthur; two sisters, Lizzie ,Marie Gingerich and husband Merle of Arthur and Katie Ann Troyer and husband Emanuel of Dundee, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Lovina Kay Stutzman and Jalon Daniel Miller; six brothers; and one sister.

Mr. Miller was a member of the Old Order Amish.
Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
April 29, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Miller, Alvin R.


MILLERSBURG -- Alvin R. Miller, 79, of 4526 state Route 39,
Millersburg, died Friday peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born June 19, 1929, to the late Jacob and Sarah (Yoder) Miller.

His step mother was the late Lydia (Helmuth) Miller. He was a retired farmer and had worked at Dutch Valley Restaurant for 12 years. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

He is survived by his wife Mattie A. (Beachy) Miller whom he married Oct. 16, 1952. Also surviving are his children Mary (Paul) Raber of Sugarcreek; Alan (Cathy) Miller of Ragersville; Velma (David) Keim of Winesburg; Wade Miller of Trail; Myron Miller of Beach City; Norman Miller of Zanesville; Kathryn (James) Beachy of Berlin; Susan Troyer of New Philadelphia; and Karen (Steve) Miller of Trail; 25 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a sister Ella Schlabach
of Berlin and a sister-in-law Fannie Miller of Fredericksburg.

He was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter Sara Etta Miller, a brother Roman J. Miller and a sister Lizzie Ann Yoder.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. at the Robert Schlabach residence, 279 Smokey Lane N.W., Sugarcreek, with Bishop Enos Troyer officiating. Friends may call anytime at the Robert Schlabach residence. Burial will be in the Hershberger Cemetery, Clark Township.

Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek is handling the arrangements.
Wooster Daily Record - 4/5/2009
Wooster, OH
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Miller, Anna H.
, 101, formerly of Landisville, PA passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Calvary Fellowship Homes in Lancaster PA. She was born in Landisville the daughter of the late Martin and Ella (Herr) Miller.

Anna retired as a LPN for Dr. Weaver's office in Manheim she also worked for Miller's Greenhouse in Landisville. She was a member of Calvary Church in Lancaster.

Miss Miller is survived by her brother Arthur Miller of Landisville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother David Miller; her sisters Esther Harnish, Frances Hertzler, and Martha Miller.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held Sunday October 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Calvary Fellowship Homes, 502 Elizabeth Drive, Lancaster PA. BURIAL will be in the Landisville Mennonite Cemetery on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM. There will be no public viewing however a time of visitation will follow the memorial. In lieu of flowers donations in Anna's name may be made to Calvary Fellowship Homes Benevolence Fund.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/10/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Miller, Arthur David,
95, of Louisville, OH died April 18, 2009 at Orrville, Wayne Co., OH.  He was born January 26, 1914 at Harrisonburg, Stark, OH to Samuel and Mary (Goldsmith) Miller.  On July 27, 1941 he was married to Velma Margaret Johns, who was born April 11, 1916 and died March 12, 2009.

Surviving are children, Janet Sommers, Frederic Miller, Dr. John K. Miller, 9 grandchildren,  9 great-grandchildren and a brother, Richard Miller.

Four sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 22, 2009 at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Stark Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Alma Schloneger, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Belle Ruthann
, was stillborn May 21, 2009 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Her father, Joel Russell Miller, born December 1, 1977, mother, Abbie Bauman Miller, born October 15, 1978, and two sisters, Eve Miller and Lillian Miller survive.

Submitted by: Jeanne Bye, Cincinnati, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Betty Mae Slabaugh
, 80, of Goshen, IN., formerly of LaGrange, died September 29, 2009. She was born February 4, 1929 in Kosciusko County, IN, to Jerry J. and Iva (Schmucker) Slabaugh. On October 13, 1949 in Milford, IN. she married Monroe W. Miller, he survives. She was a member of Griner Mennonite Church, Middlebury, IN.

Survived by her husband and three daughters, Martha (Raymond) Bontrager of Middlebury, IN, Barbara Miller of Goshen, IN., Linda (Willis) Bontrager of Syracuse, IN; a son, William (Susie) Miller of Holland, MI;  11 grandchildren, three great grandchildren;  five sisters, Mary (Monroe) Hochstetler of Worthington, IN, Edna (Emil) Helmuth of Bell Center, OH, Ruby (Leonard) Miller of Shipshewana, IN., Martha Barton of Dayton, OH, Sarah (Greg) Kohler of Goshen, IN.;  four brothers, Robert Slabaugh, FL, Edward (Mary) Slabaugh of Worthington, IN, Mel (Pam) Slabaugh of Orlando, FL., Glen Slabaugh of Nappanee, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son: Marvin Miller, grandson: Joseph Bontrager, sister: Clara Miller, brother: Jerry Slabaugh, sister-in-law: Laura Slabaugh, nephew: Jerry Allen Slabaugh.   

Funeral service was October 6, 2009 at the Griner Mennonite Church, conducted by Rev. Robert Riegsecker and Rev. Jason Miller. Burial was in the Griner Cemetery Middlebury, IN.

Source: Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, IN.
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Miller, Beverly Jean
,  63, of Goshen, IN, died  March 31, 2009 at Goshen General Hospital.

Surviving are her four brothers, Retired Staff Sgt. U.S. Army Robert Goodpaster, Tampa, Fla., Dennis R. Miller, Goshen, Dean (Annie) Miller, Elkhart, and Roger L. (Nobue) Miller, Topeka; and two sisters, Virginia (Steve) Shapland, Elkhart, and Debbie (Jimmy) Arnold, Goshen; and adopted brother, Phillip Goodpaster.

Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, where a prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. Funeral services will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Faith Mennonite Church, Goshen.
Source: The Goshen News,  April 1, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Miller, Catherine L. Leakway
, age 93, of Lancaster died at Essa Flory Hospice Center on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2009. She was the widow of Amos N. Miller.

Born in Manheim Township, she was the daughter of the late Murray A. and Jane Smith Leakway. Catherine was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, where she participated with the church's sewing circle. She was retired from the Lampeter-Strasburg School District where she was employed as a cook in the Martin Meylin Middle School. She enjoyed quilting and sewing.

Mrs. Miller is survived by four children, Alvin L. married to Pauline Rhoads of Lancaster, Barbara Ann Miller of Lancaster, Norma L. married to Richard D. Hess of Quarryville and Murray A. Miller married to Susan von der Luft of Strasburg; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Helen, and her sister, Anna Landis.

Funeral services will be held from Mellinger Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA on Thursday at 8:00 PM with Bishop Leon H. Oberholtzer and Pastor Joe Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until the time of service. Interment will be on Friday morning at 9:00 AM in the adjoining cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Catherine's memory to Mellinger Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln
Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/23/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Miller, Clara J. Lambright

 
TOPEKA -- Clara J. Miller, 102, of 7065 West 300 South, died at 11:00 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 31, 2009) in Parkview LaGrange Hospital.

She was born June 17, 1907, in LaGrange County to Jacob and Fannie (Yoder) Lambright. She married Daniel S. Miller on Dec. 31, 1931. He died July 17, 1965.

Survivors include one daughter, Katie (Vernon) Bontrager of Topeka; two sons, Orla (Betty) Miller of Goshen and Crist (Katie Alice) D. Miller of Topeka; 35 grandchildren; 179 great-grandchildren; 44 great-great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; 26 stepgreat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Fannie Nissley and Leanna Hochstetler; one son, Freeman D. Miller; six brothers, Jerry, Tobie, Ammon, Eddie, Milton and Freeman Lambright; two sisters, Elsie Miller and Wilma Miller; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. today and all day Sunday at the Crist D. Miller residence, 3035 South 700 West. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday also at the Crist D. Miller home. Bishop Ervin M. Miller and the home ministers will officiate.

Burial will be in the Hawpatch Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.
Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 2, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Cletus
, 94, of Archbold, Fulton Co., Ohio died December 1, 2009 at the same place.  He was born September 17, 1915 at Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio.  On September 16, 1937 he was married to Ella Short, who was born March 23, 1915 and died December 3, 2006.

Surviving are 6 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

A son, Lamar Miller preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 5, 2009 at North Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Ohio with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio.
Submitted by: Audrey Rupp, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Dan A.
, 67, of Millersburg, died January 31, 2009 at the Pomerene Hospital.   He was born April 2, 1941 in Wayne Co., OH to Andy D. and Amy (Miller) Miller.  He was a member of the Fryburg Beachy Fellowship Church, Millersburg, OH.

Surviving are his wife, Betty (Hochstetler) Miller, whom he married October 20, 1964; three daughters, Alma (Tim) Mast of Millersburg,OH; Rosie (Tim) Stauffer of Stevens, PA and Anita (Matthew) Hochstedler of Martinsburg, OH; a son, Tim Miller of Millersburg, OH;  four granddaughters; three grandsons; three brothers, Roy Miller of Millersburg, OH; Eli (Esther) Miller of Holmesville, OH and Wayne (Susie) Miller of Berlin and a sister, Esther Diehl of Orrville, OH.

He was preceded in death by a son, Alan Miller and a brother, Raymond Miller.

Funeral service was February 3, 2010 at the Messiah Amish Mennonite Church with pastor Paul Chupp officiating. Burial followed at the Fryburg Beachy Fellowship Church Cemetery.

Source: The Budget Sugarcreek, OH.
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Miller, Duane L.
, 47, of Avondale, Lake View, Ohio, died October 1, 2009 in his home. Born April 4, 1962 in Columbus, OH to Henry Herman and Anna Mae (Kauffman) Miller.  He married March 31, 1989 to Lisa (Grimes) Miller.

Survived by his mother and his wife Lisa and sons, David (Christina) James & Shane (Nicol) James both of North Lewisburg, OH; Grandchildren, Michael Smith, Noah James, Brayden James, Alexis James and one on the way; Sisters, Kathy (Darrel) Rohrer, Hebron, OH and Diane Miller Ryan, Plain City, OH; Sister-in-law, Lynn (Glen) Heard Raymond, OH; Brother-in-law, Larry (Sherri) Grimes, West Mansfield, OH.

Preceded in death by his Father.

Funeral Service was October 6, 2009 at Sharon Mennonite Church Plain City, OH.

Source: Ferguson Funerl Home, Plain City, OH
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler


Miller, Ellen Marie Gardner
, 95, of Goshen, IN died August 11, 2009 at the same place.  She was born October 24, 1913 at Middlebury, IN to Jesse E. and Dora (Miller) Gardner.  On December 24, 1932 at Middlebury, IN she was married to Samuel S. Miller, who was born February 21, 1908 and died April 4, 1995.

Surviving are children, Meredeth (Don) Wittrig; Patricia Nisley; Eleanor (Samuel) Koehler; and Samuel W. (Sue) Miller; 17 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Verda (Robert) Ewing and Olene (Robert) Garber.

A sister, Mary Neuhauser and three brothers, Charles Gardner, Victor Gardner, and Frank Gardner preceded her in death.

Ellen was a homemaker and pastor's wife, serving at Hopewell Mennonite Church, Kouts, Ind., and Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, Millersburg, Ind.  

Life for Ellen was an opportunity to love, laugh, and care for her children and anyone who needed care at the moment.  She was a true servant of the Lord, happiest when she was helping someone in some way.  God used her to serve unconditionally beyond all expectations.

Memorial services were held August 14, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Forrest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury, IN.

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



Miller, Erma M. Miller
, 102, of Topeka, IN died May 27, 2009 at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, IN. She was born May 13, 1907 in LaGrange County, IN., to James Elmer and Ida (Eash) Miller. On February 8, 1930 she married Ivan M. Miller, he died October 15, 1994. She was a member of the Emma Mennonite Church where she had been active in the W.M.S.C.  She had served as a volunteer at the Ft. Wayne State Hospital for several years and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a 1924 Graduate of Shipshewana High School and enjoyed quilting and gardening and spending time in her flower beds.


Survived  by two daughters, Carol (Allen) Zehr of Bedford, IN, Evelyn (Ellsworth) Byler of Sturgis, MI;  three sons, Gaylord (Marilyn) Miller of Topeka, IN, Maurice (Norma) Miller of Topeka, IN, Larry (Fran) Miller of Topeka, IN; 19 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren;  five half sisters, Ruth Louise Lambright of Goshen, IN., Helen (Wayne) Neff of LaGrange, IN, Rosalie Yoder of Topeka, IN, Marilyn (Lester) Burkey of Hebron, IN, Carolyn Dillon of Ligonier, IN; two half brothers, Dwight Miller of Goshen, IN., DeWayne (Shelby) Miller of Cape Coral, FL.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, two sons, Delmar and Ronald Miller, half brother: Francis Miller, two sisters, Beulah Stutzman and Charlotte Morningstar, and two brothers: William and Harold Miller. A graveside service was held at 9:30 AM May 30, 2009 at the Miller Cemetery, Shipshewana, IN followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM  at the Emma Mennonite Church, Topeka, IN.  Services will be conducted by Rev. Gene Hartman.

Source: Obit Files of Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middleburry, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Miller, Ervin D.
, 82, of Walnut Creek, OH died November 11, 2009. He was born February 12, 1927 in Holmes County, OH to Dan D. and Rebecca (Keim) Miller. He lived all his life in Holmes and Tuscarawas, was a member of Sharon Conservative Mennonite Church, Sugarcreek, OH.
 
He is survived by his wife, Emma (Gingerich) Miller whom he married November 23, 1952, 3 children Christina (Wayne) Miller of Sugarcreek, OH; Jerry (Cindy) Miller of Plain City, OH; Rosetta (Doug) Dillard of Atlanta, Georgia, 7 grandchildren Derek Miller of Florida; Ryan Miller of Columbus, OH; Ashley (Zach) Wurschmidt of Plain City, OH; Brittany Miller of Plain City, OH; Austin Miller of Plain City, OH; Grant Hancock of Tennessee, Seth Hancock of Georgia, 3 sisters Mary Miller of Trail, Katie (John) Miller of Bunker Hill, OH; Anna Chupp of Winesburg, OH; 4 brothers Dan (Mabel) Miller of Sugarcreek, OH; Abe (Shirley) Miller of Indiana, Roy Miller of Cincinnati, OH; Mose Miller of Wooster, OH. He is preceded by 1 sister and 3 brothers.
 
Services were November 14, 2009 at Sharon Conservative Mennonite Church. Sugarcreek, OH. Officiating for the service will be Ed Mullet, Abe Miller, Steve Miller, and Clarence Miller. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Sugarcreek, OA
Source: The Budget November, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
 

Miller, Fannie C.
, 94, of Sarasota, FL, passed away November 5, 2009, at her home.  She was born on March 6, 1915, in Reno County, KS to Clemens C. B. and Mattie (Miller) Miller.  She was a resident of Goshen until 1984 when she moved to Sarasota, Florida.  Fannie was a member of Palm Grove Mennonite Church of Sarasota, Florida.  

Survived by a son, Marvin F. Miller; and three sisters, Nettie Ring of Elkhart, IN; Katie Troyer of Mio, MI, and Odena Miller of Sarasota, FL.

She was preceded in death by six sisters, Lizzie Bontrager, Barbara Miller, Mahala Yoder, Mary Ann Miller, Mattie Miller, and Alice Miller; and five brothers, Joni Miller, John C. Miller, Eddie C. Miller, Freddie C. Miller, and Clemens Jr. Miller.  

Funeral service was November 11, 2009 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN was officiated by the Rev. David R. Miller of Palm Grove Mennonite Church, Sarasota, FL. Burial will be at Clinton Union Cemetery of Goshen, IN.  
Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Miller, Ida Hochstedler


Ida Miller, 94, of Arcola died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009, in her home.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Omer A. Miller residence, 222 East County Road 200 North, Arcola. Bishop Eli Schlabach will officiate. Burial will be in Yoder Cemetery, rural Arthur. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Miller residence.

Mrs. Miller was born Jul 16, 1914, in Arthur. She was the daughter of Gideon S. and Amanda D. (Schrock) Hochstedler. She married Amos J. Miller September 5, 1935. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1945.

She is survived by her children, Omer Miller Arcola, Annie Miller of Arthur, Mattie Kaufman of Humboldt, and David Miller of Topeka, Indiana; 17 grand
children; 48 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.    

Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, daughter-in-law, two great-grandchildren, three brothers, and six sisters.

Arrangements were made through McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.

From: Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
January 7, 2009
Submitted by Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Miller, J. Robert
, 42, of 428 California Road, Morgantown, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at the Reading Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on July 11 in Brecknock Twp., Berks Co.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Verna (Beiler) Miller, married to Kenneth Buckwalter of Elverson, and the late Thomas I. Miller. He was married 18 years on April 6 to Tracy (Heffentrager) Miller.

He was the owner and operator of Morgantown Masonry since 1998. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting, and motorcycling.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are three children, Brooke, Jedd, and Grace Miller, all of Mohnton; and three sisters, Cindy, married to Lanny Schwartz of Elverson, Connie Smith of Birdsboro, and Karen, married to Joseph Hertzler of Elverson.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at Hopewell Christian Fellowship, 2286 Hopewell Rd., Elverson with the Reverends Mark Kraybill, Vince Donnachie, and John Szymanski officiating. Interment will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Elverson. Viewing will be held at the Hopewell Church on Sunday from 3-8 p.m. and on Monday from 9-10 a.m.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/22/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Miller, Jonas A.


Jonas A. Miller, 93, of Hindsboro passed away at 2:47 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Kemp Church of Christ with Rev. Ty Nicol and Rev. Joe Diener officiating. Burial was in VanVoorhis Cemetery in Hindsboro. Visitation was held Friday afternoon and evening at Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola.

Mr. Miller was born October 7, 1915, in Douglas County. He was a son of Ammon B. and Mattie A. Miller. He married Fannie J. Kauffman on September 18, 1947, in Arthur. She survives.

Also surviving are five children, Kenneth Miller and wife Carol of Arthur, Raymond Miller and wife Brenda of Tuscola, William Miller of Charleston, Larry Miller and wife Martie of Hindsboro, and Kathryn Cozart and husband O.J. of Mt. Vernon; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eli Miller of Arthur and Dannie Miller of Garret; one sister, Edna Miller of Middlebury, Indiana, and one sister-in-law, Nona Miller, also of Middlebury.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son-in-law, Greg Kirby; four brothers, Alvin, Elmer, Sammie, and Ben Miller; and one sister, Lizzie Ann Bontreger.

Mr. Miller farmed for many years. He also worked as a carpenter and had a woodworking shop. He made fine furniture and grandfather clocks. He played the guitar, harmonica, and violin and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Kemp Church of Christ or Lincoln Land Visiting Nurses.
Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
January 28, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Leona Evelyn Roth
, 84, of Wellman, Iowa died October 29, 2004 at Iowa City, Iowa.  She was born December 1, 1924 at Milford, Nebraska to William and Emma (Stutzman) Roth.  On January 20, 1946 at Milford, Nebraska she was married to Daniel E. Miller, who is deceased.

Surviving are daugther Rachel Quist and Paul, daugther Mary Lou Gingerich and Ed, daugther-in-law Elizabeth Miller, 9 grandchildren,  13 great-grandchildren, a sister Irva Weiss and Phil, brothers George Roth, Harold Roth and Donna, Wayne Roth and Aloha, and sisters-in-law Doris Roth and Lauralee Kauffman.

A son, Lyle and a granddaughter, Andrea preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held November 1, 2009at Wellman Mennonite Church, Wellman, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Jennifer Archer, Wellman, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Miller, Leona Evelyn Roth
, 84, died October 29, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. She was born December 1, 1924 in Milford, Nebraska to William and Emma (Stutzman) Roth.

On January 20, 1946 she was united in marriage to Daniel E. Miller Jr. in Milford. They lived and farmed in the Wellman community. Leona was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church, Wellman, IA.

Survived by two daughters - Rachel Quist (Paul) of Waterloo, IA; Mary Lou Gingerich (Ed) of Parnell, IA; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Miller of North English, IA; nine grandchildren - Diane Alcott, Dale Quist, Darin Quist, Lisa Drost, Les Miller, Lori Witthoft, Julie Birky, Ranee Brokaw, Heidi Gingerich; thirteen great grandchildren; a sister - Irva Weiss (Phil) of Salem, OR; three brothers - George Roth of Waterloo, IA; Harold Roth (Donna) of Milford, NE; Wayne Roth (Aloha) of Milford, NE; and two sisters-in-law Doris Roth of Council Bluffs, IA; and Lauralee Kauffman of Iowa City, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Lyle, a granddaughter Andrea, and two brothers - Rollin and Les.

Graveside Service was November 1, 2009 at the Wellman Mennonite Cemetery; followed by a Memorial Service at the Wellman Mennonite Church. Rev Marvin Hostetler will officiate.  
Source: Obit files of The Powell Family of Funeral Homes of Iowa
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Miller, Lester L.
, 77, a resident of the Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, Manheim, PA died April 27, 2009. Previously of Biglerville, Adams Co., PA. He was born in Manheim Twp. Lancaster Co., PA to Abram C. and Emma E. Landis Miller.

Surviving are three brothers: Landis L. husband of Vera Hershey Miller, Abram L. Miller, all of Manheim, PA; James L. husband of Grace Ogburn Miller of New Oxford, PA; a sister, Lois E. wife of Menno Rissler of Latham, MO.

Funeral service was May 2, 2009 at the White Oak Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA, Interment was in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: LOL April 29, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Miller, Levi "Lee" Jr.
, 67, of Plain City, OH died October 5, 2009 at Doctor's Hospital West, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 1, 1942 in Madison Co., OH to Levi M. & Anna (Kauffman) Miller. He married to Niva Jean (Byler) Miller June 2, 1962 in Hartville, Ohio.

He was a member of Sharon Mennonite Church. Owner & Operator of Lee Miller Excavating for 35 years. He followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a skilled and very competitive Horseshoe Pitcher.

Survived by his wife and children, Anthony "Tony" (Tina) Miller of Plain City, OH; Angie (Rick) Critchfield of Dublin, OH; Darryl (Laura) Miller of Plain City, OH; Son-in-law, Lamar Sweigart of Plain City, OH; 15 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren; Brothers, Melvin Ray Miller, Mose L. (Pauline) Miller; Sister, Sarah (Eli) Schrock all of Sugar Creek, OH; Mother-in-law, Elizabeth Byler; Many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Ann Maria Sweigart, brothers, Oris & John; sister, Mary Yoder.

Funeral service was October 9, 2009 at Sharon Mennonite Church with Pastor Bob Yoder officiating. Burial was in Sharon Mennonite Cemetery. Plain City, OH.

Source: Obit files of Ferguson Funerl Home, Plain City, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
 

Miller, Lizzie M. Troyer
, 62, of Walnut Hills Nursing Home and formerly of Dundee, OH died Monday, January 5, 2009, at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, OH. She was born Nov. 22, 1946, to Levi J. and Mattie (Yoder) Troyer.  She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church.

Survived by her husband, Paul E. Miller, whom she married Sept. 4, 1979; her Mother Mattie Troyer of Becks Mills, OH, son, Roy Allen (Malena) Miller of Walhonding, OH and daughter, Mary Sue Miller of Fredericksburg, OH; grandson Wyatt Troy Miller; sister-in-laws Emma (Roy) Mast of Fredericksburg, OH and Clara (Eli) Weaver of Dundee, OH; and brother-in-laws Wayne (Mary) Miller of Millersburg, OH and Dan Miller of Nappannee, IN.

Funeral Service was Jan. 7, 2009, at Grace Mennonite Church with Pastor Larry Kaufman officiating. Burial was in the Grace Mennonite Cemetery Berlin, OH.

Source: The Budget January 7, 2009
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Miller, Lulu Jane Brenneman
, 70 of kalona, IA died December 30, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA.  She was born November 1, 1939 in rural Kalona, IA to Ephraim B. and Anna Faye (Christner) Brenneman. On June 27, 1964 she was united in marriage to Virgil Miller at the Fairview Mennonite Church, Kalona, IA.

She graduated from Iowa Mennonite High School and attended Eastern Mennonite College and Kirkwood Community College. She spent several years with the Northen Light Gospel Missions in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada.
 
Survived by her husband Virgil and two sons - Bruce A. Miller (Monica) of North Ridge, CA; Dr. Scott D. Miller (Karen) of Ottumwa, IA; six grandchildren - Celeste, Emery "Emme", Brooke, Isaac, Tessa and Evan; two brothers - Ivan Brenneman (Paula) of Marina, CA; Milford Brenneman of Anaheim, CA; a sister - Mary Gingerich of Nashwauk, MN; two sisters-in-law Anna Brenneman of Stuarts Draft, VA; Mary Kathryn Brenneman of Tampa, FL; and a brother-in-law J. Edward Yoder of Donnellson, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a stillborn son Peter Nathanael Miller; four brothers - David Brenneman, Gaylord Brenneman, Evan Brenneman, and Virgil Brenneman; a sister Mildred Yoder; a brother-in-law Leslie Gingerich; and a sister-in-law Helen Brenneman. 

Funeral Service was January 2, 2010 at the Fairview Mennonite Church. Ministers in charge are Chuck Rogness and Craig Haworth. Burial was in the Fairview Mennonite Cemetery, Kalona, IA.
Source: Obit files of Powell Family of Funeral Homes Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Miller, Mary May Yoder
, 89, of Asheville NC died December 2, 2009 at the same place.  She was born October 16, 1920 at Fort Wayne, IN to Trennis and Mary (Schwartz) Yoder.  On November 12, 1948 at Fort Wayne IN she was married to Roy Miller, who was born December 14, 1921 and died July 9, 2003.

Surviving are a daughter, Janet and Steve Boyd; a son, Jim and Wanda Miller; and 3 grandchildren.

Memorial services were held December 5, 2009 at Asheville Mennonite Church, Asheville, NC.

Submitted by: Jim Miller, Swannanoa NC
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Maxine Schrock
, 79, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died July 4, 2009 at the same place from complications of a stroke.  She was born August 1, 1930 at Shipshewana, Lagrange Co., IN Tobias T. and Sarah (Lambright) Schrock.  On June 15, 1952 at Shipshewana she was married to John K. Miller, who was born January 26, 1929 and died August 18, 1994.

Surviving are a son, Michael (Dallis) Miller, a daughter, Suzanne (Paul) Yoder, five grandchildren, and a brother, Walter (Jeannie) Schrock.

One grandchild preceded her in death.

Maxine was a teacher at Wakarusa (IN) elementary school for 26 years.  She was a member of the National Education Association, Indiana State Teachers Association, Progressive Homemakers of Wakarusa and the American Association of University Women.  She was a volunteer at a number of local organizations and was a literacy tutor.

Memorial services were held July 9, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN
with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

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



Miller, Miriam B. Zook
, 79, of New Holland, PA died October 31, 2009. She was the daughter of Amos and Rebecca (Beiler) Zook.  Miriam was married to Enos J. Miller on Feb. 15, 1958. Miriam was a member of the Nickel Mines Mennonite Church, Paradise, PA.

Survivied by her husband Enos and children: Evelyn R. wife of Clyde Yoder of Kinzers, PA; Virgil S. husband of Rose (Stoltzfus) Miller of Narvon, PA; Leonard R. husband of Martha (Smucker) Miller of New Holland, PA; Ronald L. husband of Joyce (York) Miller of Almena, KS; Ruby E. wife of Bryan Moser of Newmanstown, PA; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther wife of Stephen Esh, Narvon, PA; Ruth wife of Elvin Beiler, Paradise, PA; one brother, Phares husband of Pearl Zook and the late Ann (Hershey) Zook, Terre Hill, PA; a sister-in-law, Savilla wife of the late Jonas Zook, Paradise, PA.

Miriam was preceded in death by: a grandson; four brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral service was Nov. 4, 2009 at the Weavertown Amish-Mennonite Church with interment in the Weavertown Amish-Mennonite Cemetery, Bird-in-Hand, PA.

Source: LOL November 2, 2009
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Miller, Paul D
. age 81 died April 22, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA. He was born July 6, 1927 in Kokomo, IN to Dan H. and Katie (Miller) Miller. On August 15, 1948 he was united in marriage to Grace Miller at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona, IA. Paul was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church where he held many church offices. He served on the boards of Iowa Mennonite School, Pleasantview Home, Crooked Creek Christian Camp, Crowded Closet and the MCC Sale. He volunteered with Mennonite Disaster Services.

Survived by his wife and four children Karen Albrecht (Robert) of Eureka, IL.; Janice Godshall (Ken) of Lancaster, PA.; Merlin Miller (Monica) of Kalona, IN; Kenneth Miller (Bev) of Harleysville, PA.; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and six siblings - Anna Brenneman of Stuarts Draft, VA.; Henry D. Miller of Wellman, IA; Levi D. Miller of London, OH.; Edwin D. Miller of Kalona, IA; Daniel Miller, Jr of Boerne, TX; and Martha Shawver of Wichita, KS.  

Funeral Service was April 26, 2009 at the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church in Kalona, IA Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

Source: Obit. Files of Powell Family of Funeral Homes of Iowa
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Miller, Milan Lowell
, 74, of Millersburg, OH died August 24 2009 at Mercy Medical Center, Canton, OH following heart surgery.  Hee was born December 17, 1934 in Holmes County, Ohio to Chauncey Charles and Avora (Weaver) Miller.

Surviving are his brothers and sisters, Chauncey (Juanita) Miller, Jr. of Millersburg, Ohio; Arlene (Roman) Miller and Vivian Hershberger both of Millersburg, Ohio; Bertha (Vernon) Weaver and Nila (Gerald) Mast both of Benton, Ohio; and Laola Miller of Millersburg, Ohio.

A brother, Orva Miller preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held August 27, 2009 at Martins Creek Mennonite Church, Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Tess Arnold, Millersburg, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Milton L.


Milton L. Miller, 87, of Arcola, passed away at 12:09 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Sunnyside Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Sunnyside Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held yesterday afternoon and evening at the church. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Mr. Miller was born March 6, 1922 in Coles County. He was a son of Levi B. and Rebecca (Schrock) Miller. He married Lydia Mae Diener on September 17, 1942, in Moultrie County. She survives.

Also surviving are six children, Anna Nolt of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, Betty Lorene Nevels of Jackson, Mississippi, Carolyn Gingerich of Larkspur, Colorado, Dorothy Hartman of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Ellen Damoth of Kodak, Tennessee, and Floyd Miller of Arcola; a foster son, Virgil Dean Gilbert of Motley, Minnesota; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Melvin Miller of Ava; and a sister, Laura Bontrager of Kokomo, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Miller was a retired farmer in the area and was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church.

Memorials may be made to Gospel Echoes Prison Ministry in care of Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 470 E County Road 675 N., Tuscola, IL 61953.

Source: ARTHUR GRAFFIC-CLARION Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Miller, Richard W.
, 76, of Archbold, Fulton Co., OH died October 2, 2009 at the same place from injuries sustained in a bicycle/car accident.  He was born August 23, 1933 at Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio to Martin J. and Carrie (Sauder) Miller.

Surviving are his siblings, Robert (Mary) Miller, Jerry (Martha) Miller, Annabelle (Ed) Carlin, Doris (John) Eberly, and Linda (James) Howard.

Memorial services were held October 7, 2009 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



Miller, Ruby Mae Miller

 
WAKARUSA -- Ruby Mae Miller, 81, of Miller's Merry Manor, formerly of Nappanee, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday (Aug. 10, 2009) in Miller's Merry Manor.

She was born June 28, 1928, in LaGrange to Joe J. and Fannie M. Miller. On Feb. 26, 1949, she married William Miller in Amboy. He died March 28, 2008.

Mrs. Miller is survived by two daughters, Donna (Terry) Martin of Wakarusa and Diane (Jay) Yoder of Chicago; one son, Larry (Pam) Miller of Edgar, Wis.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ellen (Tobias) Borkholder of Bremen and Arlene J. (Harve) Yoder of Filer, Idaho; and two brothers, Elton J. (Frieda) Miller of Spooner, Wis., and Ervin LeRoy (Shirley) Miller of Sarasota, Fla.

She was preceded in death by one son, Jerry O. Miller; and three siblings, Barbara Ann, Polly Anna and Ernest J. Miller.

Mrs. Miller attended Wakarusa Missionary Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and spending time with her family.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Wakarusa Missionary Church. The Rev. Kent Norr will officiate. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the church.
Submitted by: Dale Hochstettler
The Elkhart Truth - Elkhart, IN



Miller, Thruman L.
, 85, of Fairview, MI died January 12, 2009 at Sun City, Maricopa, AZ from natural causes. 

He was born September 22, 1923 at Fairview, Oscoda Co., MI  to Oliver J. & Alta May (Mast) Miller.  Oliver was born on May 18, 1886 and died in 1961.  Alta May was born on May 20, 1888 and died in 1971.

On March 30, 1946 at Fairview, MI he was married to Dorothy Mae Neuhauser, who was born November 3, 1926 and survives.

Surviving are his children, T. Lee Miller (Martha); Janis M. (Miller) Bontreger (Ken); Gwendolyn K. (Miller) Black (Bill); Clinton J. Miller (LeAnn); Brenda S. (Miller) King (Arlan); 16 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.  Also a sister, Olive M. (Miller) Shetler (Jacob, deceased); a brother, Lloyd R. Miller (Clara, deceased); and a sister, Kathryn (Miller) Sharick (Milton, deceased).

A brother, Clayton M. Miller (Velma, deceased), and four sisters, Glada J. (Miller) Kauffman (Ira, deceased); Clara L. (Miller) Summers (Milo, deceased); Alta Pauline (Miller) Chaffee (Paul, deceased); and Ida M. (Miller) Swartendruber (Ray, living) preceded him in death.

Thruman was ordained in September 1969 in the Indiana Michigan Conference and in 1978 in the Southwest Conference as a Mennonite minister.  He served on the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Board, 1996-2001.

Memorial services were held January 17, 2009 at Best Funeral Home, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona with burial in Rest Haven, Glendale, Maricopa, AZ.

Submitted by: Dorothy Miller, Sun City, AZ
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Treva L. Lantz
, 87, of Goshen, IN died September 22, 2009, at Goshen General Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Indiana, on July 15, 1922 to Edward and Lizzie Ann (Yoder) Lantz.  She married David J. Miller on February 7, 1946 in Millersburg at the home of her parents.  David   preceded her in death on February 14, 2003. She was a charter member of Woodlawn Amish Mennonite Church, Goshen. She was a volunteer at World Missionary Press.

Survived by four daughters, Barbara Eileen Miller of Indianapolis, IN; Denis Ann (Raymond) Bontrager of Goshen, IN; Emiline (Jeffrey) Secaur of Warsaw, IN and Elizabeth (Steve Hegeman) Miller of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Lorris (Vicki) Miller of Goshen, IN and John Miller of Syracuse, IN; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Ellen (Jake) Stoltzfus of Goshen, IN; and three brothers, Floyd Lantz of LaGrange, IN; and Omar Lantz and Harlan "Chic" Lantz, both of Goshen, IN.

She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Delbert and Virgil Lantz.

Funeral service was September 26, 2009 at the Woodlawn Amish Mennonite Church,Goshen, IN officiated by Rev. Elmer Miller and Rev. Glenn Miller with burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Source: Unknown
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Miller, Viola
, 86, of Springs, PA died April 6, 2009 at Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland.  She was born July 27, 1922 at Grantsville to Norman and Suie (Hershberger) Miller.

Surviving are a sister, Grace Hershberger and 15 nieces and nephews.

Four brothers, Roy Miller, Ralph Miller, Paul Miller and Alton Miller preceded her in death.

She was an Occupational Therapist for Menno Haven in Chambersburg, PA and a member of Springs Mennonite Church, and Daughters of Dorcas Sewing Circle.

Memorial services were held April 8, 2009 (when) at Springs Mennonite Church, Springs, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
 (where) with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Felicia Maust, Springs, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Virgil
, 80, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died November 22, 2009 at the same place.  He was born October 21, 1929 at Elkhart, IN to Titus and Alma (Springer) Miller.  On August 15, 1964 at Wichita, KS he was married to Oletta Zehr, who survives along with a sister, LaVon Berlene.

A brother, Keith Richard and a sister, Celia Rosann preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held November 30, 2009 at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Harvey Co., KS.

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



Miller, W. Ray
, 91, of Sarasota, FL died August 24, 2009 at the same place.  He was born August 29, 1917 in Holmes County, Ohio.  He was married to Dorothea Miller for 65 years.

Surviving are a son, Gail (Judy) of Sarasota; daughters, Barbara of Sarasota, and Cheryl Eash of Pendleton, IN, 5 grandchildren,  7 great-grandchildren, a brother, Jay of Orrville, Ohio; and sisters, Ruth of Orrville, Ohio and Orvilla
Yoder of Berlin, Ohio.

Memorial services were held August 29, 2009 at Bayshore Mennonite Church, Sarasota, FL with burial in The Bethel Mennonite Cemetery, Sarasota, FL.

Submitted by: Judi Mullett, Sarasota, FL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Miller, Wanda Lorene Todd


Wanda Lorene Todd Miller, 60, of Clifty, Arkansas, died May 16, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, May 19, at Brashears Funeral Home in Arkansas with The Reverend Leslie Elam officiating. Interment was in Clifty Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Ruben Miller, Trey Fitch, Dave Robinson, Carl McGarrah, Curtis Creek, and Justin Hopper. The family received friends on Monday evening, May 18, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Miller was born September 4, 1948, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Clyde Quentin and Ruth Griffith Todd. She married Clarence A. Miller on November 1, 1968. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Meredith Miller of Clifty, and Jonathan and Gaylyna Miller of Skiatook, Oklahoma; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Malinda and Trey Fitch and Cindy and Dave Robinson, all of Hindsville, Arkansas, Pam and Carl McGarrah of Clifty, Debbie and Curtis Creek of Springdale, Arkansas, Sarah and Justin Hopper of Rogers, Arkansas, and Bethany Miller at home; her mother, Ruth Todd; one brother, David Todd; one sister, Helen Martin; 14 grandchildren, Carl Fitch, Sam Robinson, Josh Robinson, Julie McGarrah, Mattie McGarrah, Katie Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Josh Creek, MacKenzie Creek, Brock Miller, Ashton Miller, Brynleigh Miller, and Addisyn Miller; and nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Edward Todd, and by one grandson, Keegan Nathaniel Miller.

Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and a paralegal. She attended Clifty Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for many years, but recently attended Hindsville First Baptist Church. Her family had been honored as Madison County Farm Family of the Year in 1999.
Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
May 27, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Minnich, Forrey N.
, 85, of Elizabethtown, PA died December 13, 2009 at ManorCare Health Services, Elizabethtown, PA.  He was born in Columbia, PA to J. Forrey and Mary (Newcomer) Minnich. He was married over 60 years to Frances (Oberholtzer) Minnich.

Mr. Minnich owned and operated his family farm in Elizabethtown and was a member of Risser Mennonite Church. He enjoyed music and playing the harmonica, but faith and family were most important to him.

Survived by his wife, Frances, a daughter: Mim, wife of Dave Dohner, Mount Joy, PA; a son: Merv Minnich, Elizabethtown, PA; a daughter-in-law: Jean, wife of Jerry Harnish, Bainbridge, PA; six grandchildren, one great granddaughter; two brothers: Daniel and David Minnich and a sister: Grace Blank.

He was preceded in death by a son, Marlin Minnich, who died in 1999, and a sister, Ruth Zimmerman.

Funeral Service was December 17, 2009 at Risser Mennonite Church with Pastors K. Eugene Forrey, Gerald Heistand and Larry Ginder officiating. Interment was in the Risser Mennonie Cemetery, Elizabethtown, PA.   
Source: LOL December15, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Mishler, Harvey J.
, 89, died  February 24, 2009, at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, IN.  He was born on December 15, 1919, in Nappanee, IN, to John and Emma (Schmucker) Mishler. He was married to Leatha E. Miller on November 13, 1941, in Nappanee, IN. She died on March 31, 2007.

He was a member of Fairhaven Mennonite Church.

Survived by four daughters, Arlene Hershberger of Elkhart, IN; Sharon (Verton) Coblentz of Goshen, IN; Betty (Joe) Borkholder of Goshen, IN; and Carolyn (Enos) Yoder of Middlebury, IN; Four sons, LaMar Mishler of Goshen, Samuel (Roberta) Mishler of Syracuse, In; Stephen Mishler of Plymouth, IN and Wayne (Mary Ellen) Mishler of Goshen, IN; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Joe (Mary) Mishler of Ft. Wayne, IN; John Mishler of Goshen, IN and Mose (Freida) Mishler of Seymour, MO.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Lambright, Elizabeth Mishler, and Katie Maust; and two brothers, Daniel and Samuel Mishler.
Funeral service was February 27, 2009, at the Fairhaven Mennonite Church. Rev. Wilbur Yoder, Rev. Harvey Miller, and Rev. Dan Miller all of Fairhaven Mennonite Church will be officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Cemetery in Goshen, IN
Source: Obituary files of Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH



Mohler, Carl M.
, 76, of Stevens, PA died February 24, 2009 at Stevens in a fire.  He was born February 3, 1933 at Stevens and was married to Electa Keens, who survives.

Surviving are children, Cynthia E. wife of Gerald Good; Lois M. wife of Brian Mishler; Sarah A. wife of Bradley Sauder; Jewel E. wife of Kevin Horst; 8 grandchildren, and siblings: Blanche, wife of the late Nevin Horst; Miriam, wife of Howard Witmer; Ruth wife of Carl Rudy; Barbara, wife of Jim Gerber; and James, husband of Janet Mohler.

Memorial services were held February 28, 2009 at Ephrata Mennonite Church, Ephrata, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery, East Petersburg, PA.

Submitted by: Wilma Ebersol, Ephrata, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Monroe, Charles H.
, 81, of Bristol, IN died May 23, 2009, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, IN. He was born September 18, 1927 in Manitowoc, WI  to Roy and Ida (Kuene) Monroe.  He married Shirley May Wolff on June 21, 1952 in Auburn, Indiana.  She preceded him in death.  He married Mary Yoder in Elkhart on August 11, 1979.  She survives.

A member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN. Survived by his wife, Mary Yoder; three sons, Steve (Amy) Monroe of Dowagiac, MI;, Dan Monroe of Houston, TX, and Mark Monroe of Elkhart, IN; a daughter, Mary Beth (Jim) Gibbs of Spring, TX; and three grandchildren. A memorial  service May 30, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN  Pastors Klaudia Smucker and Lee Hochstetler will officiate.
Source: Obituary files of Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Mosemann, Anna B. Burkhart
, 89, of Chambersburg, PA formerly of Warfordsburg, PA died March 20, 2009. She was a daughter of the late Abe and Mary Martin Burkhart, and was the wife of Clyde R. Mosemann.

She was a Mennonite missionary Nurse in Uruguay and Argentina.

Survived by two sons, Richard, Warfordsburg, PA; Barry, Senoia, GA; two daughters, Leticia Petersheim, Patricia Kauffman, both Greencastle, PA; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, Esther Shives, Reno, NV; Ruth Shaffer, Lancaster, PA; Martha Shultz, Halifax, PA; Betty of Lititz, Edna Haugh, Red Lion, PA; two brothers, Amos and John Burkhart, both Lancaster, PA.

Interment: Noon on March 23, 2009 at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, PA. A memorial Service: 7 p.m. Mar. 23, 2009 at Pleasant Ridge Church of the Brethren, Needmore, PA.
Source: Lancaster OnLine March 21, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Mosimann, Ella Barbara
, 99, of Chesterfield, MO died February 26, 2009 at the same place.  She was born February 24, 1910 in rural Livingston County, IL to Andrew and Barbara (Rocke) Mosimann.

Two brothers, Clarence J. Mosimann and his wife Margaret; and Wilbert J. Mosimann and his wife Frances preceded her in death.

She taught in the country school near Meadows, IL and was a librarian in Minonk, IL. She worked as a physical therapist at Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, IL; Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago; Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL and the Institute of Physical Medicine in Peoria, IL.

Memorial services were held May 16, 2009 at Prairieview Mennonite Church, Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL with burial in Waldo Township Cemetery, rural Gridley, Livingston Co., IL.
Submitted by: Doug King, Flanagan, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Moyer, Anna LaRue, 80, of Souderton, Montgomery Co, PA died October 27, 2009 at the same place.  She was born September 18, 1929 at Blooming Glen, Bucks Co., PA to Joseph and Mabel (Groover) Moyer.

Surviving are a sister, Blanche G. Kerr & Lloyd, and a brother, J. Laverne Moyer & Mildred.

A brother, Granville Moyer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 31, 2009 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery, Blooming Glen, PA.

Submitted by: Peggy Buzzard, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Moyer, Evelyn Scholl,
88, of Hatfield, PA died November 18, 2009 at Lansdale, PA from natural causes.  She was born at Harleysville, PA to Earl and Mabel (Shisler) Scholl.  In June 1941 at Lansdale, PA she was married to Marcus M. Moyer.

Surviving are two daughters, Linda Fox - husband Bruce; and Donna Styer - husband Terry; 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held November 23, 2009 at Huff and Lajker, Lansdale, PA with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens, Franconia Twp., _____ Co., PA.
Submitted by: Ruth Delp
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Moyer, Grace A. Quinn
, 87, of Souderton, PA died October 30, 2009 at Golden Living Center. She was born December 18, 1921 in North Wales, PA to David and Agnes (Hamilton) Quinn. She was the beloved wife for 58 years to Wilson M. Moyer.

She was preceded in death by: 2 brothers - Luther & David Quinn; A sister - Bertha Stevens. Funeral service was November 7, 2009 at Anders Detweiler Funeral Home Souderton, PA Burial was at Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery, Blooming Glen, PA
Source: Obit files of  Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Moyer, Harold L.
, 90, of Souderton, PA died there on March 22, 2008.  He was born August 8, 1918 in Lower Salford Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Ulysses and Ella (Landis) Moyer.  On August 21, 1941 he was married to Kathryn D. Leatherman.

Surviving are children; Dale & wife, Sharon of Portland, OR; Carl & wife, Jean of Telford, PA; Lynette Martin & husband, Larry of St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada; Lois Hackman & husband, Cleon of Bedminster, PA; Nancy Delp & husband, Robert of East Greenville, PA; Glen & wife, Donna of Perkasie, PA, 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a sister, Faith Rittenhouse & husband, Walton of Souderton, PA; and two sisters-in-law, Eva Moyer and Esther Moyer, both from Souderton, PA.

Three brothers: Titus, Norman & Ezra Moyer and three sisters: Ada Moyer, Hannah Godshall & LIzzie Detweiler preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held March 28, 2009 at Souderton Mennonite Summit View Auditorium, Souderton, PA with burial in Deep Run Mennonite Church Cemetery, East Cemetery, Perkasie, Bucks County, PA.
Submitted by: Lois Ann Wismer, Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Moyer, J. Edward
, 94, of Lansdale, PA died May 12, 2009 at the same place.  He was born September 25, 1914 at Silverdale, PA to Theodore F. and Lucy Moyer.  On November 20, 1937 he was married to Frances Apple, who was born August 12, 1910 and died May 5, 1998.

Surviving are a son, Jay, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a brother, T. Carroll Moyer and wife, Verda; and a sister, Jeanette Tyson and husband, Millard.

He was on the faculty of Westminster Theological Seminary, Westminster, MD for
32 years, 1945-1977; published the textbook on hymn appreciation, The Voice of His Praise, and other articles and music.  He taught church music workshops nationally and directed numerous festivals and interdenominational hymn festivals.

Memorial services were held May 16, 2009 at Dock Woods Community Chapel Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA.
Submitted by: Peggy Buzzard
Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Moyer, Leroy Bishop
, 83, of Line Lexington died April 16, 2009 at Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA from Parkinson's Disease.  

He was born January 20, 1926 at Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA  to Harvey Swartley and Tillie Bergey (Bishop) Moyer.  Harvey was born April 4, 1891 and died November 18, 1958.  Tillie was born February 5, 1890 and died July 14, 1969.

On October 14, 1950 he was married to Anna Mary Prentice, who was born October 17, 1927 and survives.

Surviving are children, Carol A. Hilbert, Alan L. Moyer and wife Loretta, David R. Moyer and wife Bonnie, Robert B. Moyer and wife Susan, 3 grandchildren, and    four sisters-in-law, Margaret Moyer, Esther Moyer, Audrey Moyer, and Doris Moyer.

His siblings, Charles R. Moyer, Eva M. Clemens, Harvey Floyd Moyer, Raymond B. Moyer, William B. Moyer, and Paul B. Moyer preceded him in death.

He was a builder/contractor and was a licensed private pilot.

Memorial services were held April 20, 2009 at Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA.
Submitted by: David R. Moyer, Souderton, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Moyer, Mary Jane Ziegler
, 72, of Harleysville died May 5, 2009 at Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA.  She was born July 10, 1936 at (Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA to Raymond H. and Sally (Clemens) Ziegler.  On August 12, 1956 she was married to Herbert Lee Moyer, who was born February 28, 1936 and survives.

Surviving are children, Beth Ann Wierwille and husband Clyde; Eric Z. Moyer and wife Carla; Clark Z. Moyer and wife Julie; Dean Z. Moyer and wife Lucy; Todd Z. Moyer and wife Amy; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a sister, Arlene C. Ziegler.

Memorial services were held May 8, 2009 (when) at Salford Mennonite Church Harleysville, PA (where) with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Brad Alderfer, Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Moyer, Sylvanus M.
, 93, a resident of VMRC, Harrisonburg, Va., died Dec. 28, 2009. He was born Jan. 3, 1916, in Souderton, Pa., to Henry G. and Susannah M. Moyer.

Surviving him are his wife of 68 years, Mildred Shenk Moyer; his four sons at Powhatan, Va., Milton and wife, Barbara, Ronald and wife, Rosalie, David and wife, Nancy, Raymond and wife, Donna; and one daughter, Esther Erb and husband, Paul, of Crossville, Tenn. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Of his five siblings, only one, Naomi Lee, of Elida, Ohio, survives.

He was an active member of both Warwick River Mennonite Church and Powhatan Mennonite Church.

Family visitation was at W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News, Va., on January 1, 2010, with a graveside service followed at the Warwick River Mennonite Cemetery. Newport News, VA.  A memorial service was January 2, 2010 at Powhatan Mennonite Church, Powhatan, Va.
Source: Obit files of  W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Mullett, Esther Elizabeth Yoder

 
April 23, 1919 - Dec. 18, 2009

NAPPANEE -- Esther Elizabeth Mullett, 90, of 13291 N. 1025 W, Nappanee, died at 4:02 p.m. Friday (Dec. 18, 2009) at Bremen HealthCare, after failing in health for two years.

She was born on April 23, 1919, in Nappanee, to Samuel Miller and Sarah Yoder. She married Henry J. "Hank" Mullett on June 15, 1940. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1996.

She is survived by three sons, Kenneth (Liz) Mullett of Nappanee, Paul E. (Sonja) Mullett of Nappanee and Eugene D. Mullett of Milford; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Linda Miller.

She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Mullett; three brothers, Harley, Marvin and Homer Miller and three sisters, Laura Slabaugh, Tressie Slabaugh and Edna Miller.

Mrs. Mullett was a member of North Main Street Mennonite Church. She loved to entertain at her home and shared her love of the Lord.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the funeral Tuesday at North Main Street Mennonite Church, 504 N. Main St., Nappanee. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Ruben Chupp officiating, assisted by the Rev. Derrick Ramer.

Memorials may be given to the Mennonite Board of Missions.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
12/20/2009
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Mullett, Esther E. Miller, 90, of Nappanee, IN died December 18, 2009 at Bremen, IN from natural causes.  She was born April 23, 1919 at Nappanee, IN to Samuel J. and Sarah (Yoder) Miller.  On June 15, 1940 she was married to Henry "Hank" J. Mullett, who died February 24, 1996.

Surviving are children, Paul (Sonja) Mullett; Kenneth (Liz) Mullett; Eugene Mullett; 8 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

A son, Mark Mullett preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 22, 2009 at North Main St. Mennonite Church, Nappanee, IN with burial in Hestion Union Cemetery.

Submitted by: Lisa Showalter, Nappanee, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Mullet, Mary Margaret Clipner
, 69, died March 8, 2009. She was born May 3, 1939 in McArthur, Ohio to Ernest & Ruth Clipner.   

Survived by her husband, Ura Mullet whom she married on April 15, 1961 and 6 children, David L. (Ramona) Mullet, Christine L. Thomas, Tina M. (Jack) Garriott, Paul R. Mullet, Daniel S. Mullet, James M. Mullet; Sisters, Ethel Butterbaugh and Lucille Butterbaugh; Brother, Ralph Clipner; 10 Grandchildren, Josh, Arianne, Ian, Jennifer, Amy, Nicholas, Abigail, Dominic, Evan, Julian. 3 Great Grandchildren, Ashton, Corbin, Bishop.

Preceded in death by her parents, sister, Martha Post.

Funeral Service was March 12, 2010 at United Bethel Mennonite Church, Plain City, OH with Pastors Elton Yutzy and Rick Yutzy officiating. Burial in Haven Fellowship Cemetery, Plain City, OH.

Source: Fergueson Funeral Home, Plain City, OH
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler



Musser, Clyde G.
, 86, of 1804 Bowmansville Road, Mohnton, formerly of Bowmansville, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 11, 2009. He was the husband of the late Ethel Mae Hess Musser who died Aug. 30, 2000. Born in Brecknock Twp., he was the son of the late Henry L. and Sally Good Musser. He was a welder at Goodhart & Sons, Lancaster, and later at Mill Creek Manufacturing. Mr. Musser was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church; and enjoyed his Model T Ford, poetry, and making folk art toys and games.

He leaves behind his daughters, Jane Musser, Winfield, PA, Lois married to Ted Esch, and Ruth Maggie Good married to James Dale Good, both Mohnton; three grandchildren, Rebecca Esch, Joshua Richard Good married to Justine Good, Rose Victoria Good. A son, Richard; brothers, Allen, Harry, Mark; sisters, Sadie Musser and Lucy Zimmerman preceded him in death.

The memorial service will be Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 12 Noon from the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 129 Pleasant Valley Road, East Earl, PA. The family will visit with friends after the memorial service. The interment will be earlier at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. The viewing will be Wednesday evening, 6-8 p.m. at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church. Memorials welcomed to the Mennonite Central Committee, PO Box 500, Akron, PA
17501-0500. Furman Home for Funerals, Leola.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/13/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Musser, Dorothy L. Leaman
, 77, of Mount Joy, PA died March 28, 2009.  She was the daughter of the late Martin Rohrer and Lizzie S. Leaman.

She was the wife of Harry H. Musser, Jr. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage in February.

A member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church.
 
Survived by her husband and a daughter Marilyn, wife of H. Stephen Keener, a son Myron E., husband of Sandra (Becker) Musser, both of Mount Joy, PA and 4 grandchildren, Daniel, Megan and Jordan Keener and Holly Musser. Also sisters, Ruth Martin, IN, and Elsie Beachy, Lancaster, PA;

She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Gladys and Pauline Leaman, and Irene Groff.

A Memorial Service was April 2, 2009 at Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Rd., Mount Joy, PA. Interment was in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery, Mount Joy. PA
Source: Lancaster OnLine March 30, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Musser, Helen H
., 89, of Mennonite Home Lancaster, PA died March 28, 2009. She was born in Rapho Twp. Lancaster Co., PA, to Harry H. and Minnie Herr Musser.

She is survived by a sister Ethel Rutt and a brother Harry Musser. A sister Marion Musser preceded her in death.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family, in the Erisman Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Nissley Funeral Home, Mount Joy, is in charge of arrangements. 653-1151.
Source: Lancaster OnLine March 30, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Musser, Laura N. Snyder
, 90, of 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, formerly of
Brubaker Valley Rd., Lititz, died Monday, April 13, at Fairmount Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan H. Musser, in 1994.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late John and Katie (Nolt) Snyder. She was a homemaker and a member of Springville Mennonite Church.

Surviving are nine sons: Leroy S. married to Ida (Martin) Musser, Newmanstown; J. Arthur married to Alma M. (Martin) Musser, Shippensburg; Irvin R. married to Grace A. (Burkholder) Musser, Womelsdorf; Leon S. married to Anna W. (Garman)
Musser, Manheim; Wilmer S. married to Beulah M. (Weaver) Musser, Lititz; Lester S. married to Mildred M. (Weaver) Musser, Lititz; Glenn S. married to Mary Jane (Nolt) Musser, Manheim; Harold S. married to Marian E. (Martin) Musser, Lititz; James L. married to Rita S. (Weaver) Musser, Newmanstown; six daughters: Esther Mae married to Lester B. Martin, Denver; L. Irene Burkholder, Stevens; Mary Ellen married to M. Allen Rhodes, Columbiana, OH; Anna R. married to Ervin S. Burkholder, Denver; Betty Jane married to Ivan E. Zeiset, Ephrata; Linda L. married to Harry M. Weaver, Ephrata; 85 grandchildren; 360 great-grandchildren;
27 great-great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 51 step-great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Snyder, Jr. married to Mary (Horning) Snyder, New Holland.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, J. Pauline Musser; a daughter-in-law, Anna Z. (Horning) Musser; a son-in-law, Glen S. Burkholder; and four grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 9 AM at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel with further services at 9:30 AM at Weaverland Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

A viewing will be held at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 4/15/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Myers, Myrtle Irene Miller
, 79, of Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA died December 28, 2009 at the same place.  She was born November 5, 1930 to Howard L. and Elizabeth K. Miller.  On November 26, 1949 she was married to Clarence H. Myers (who), who survives.

Surviving are children, Linda J. Crawford, Claudia R. Place, Lori M. Colonna, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a sister, Bertha Stover.

A brother, William Miller preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 31, 2009 at Deep Run Mennonite Church West, Deep Run, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Joyce Lehman, Chambersburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


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