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