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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.

2010  L


  Lahman, Roy Henry;   Lambright, Omer T.;   Landes, Nellie Grace Burkholder;   Landis, Ellis D.;   Landis, Floyd L.;   Landis, Phares "Pappy" C.;   Landis, Ray Laverne;   Landis, Sadie K. Godshall;   Landis, Susan Elizabeth "Betty" Wentling;   Langstaff, Kenneth;   Lapp, Allen Wayne;   Lapp Annie M.;   Lapp, Harley A.;   Leatherman, Arthur R.;   Leatherman, Marilyn L. Bechtel;   Leatherman, Richard D.;   Lefever, Marian J. Miller   Lehman, Agnes M. Hershberger;   Lehman, Cleo Yousey;   Lehman, Edgar W.;   Lehman, Eleanor J. Martin;   Lehman, Fred A.;   Lehman, Jean Sommer;   Lehman, Leland Charles;   Lehman, Lena Lela Geiser;   Lehman, Raymond E.;   Lehman, Thelma E. Good;   Lehman, Verl O.;   Leichty, Lorene E.;   Leichty, Ruth Eleanor Earnest;   Leid, Norman B. Jr.;   Leinbach, Lydia H. Burkholder;   Leinbach, Wilma Pearl Pletcher;   Lemons, Vira Joyce Brenneman;   Lewis, Martha "Marti" M. M.;   Leyth, Edward "Ward" F., IV;   Lichti, Herbert V.;    Liechty, Mary Marie Zehr;   Limont, Naomi Charles Nissley;  Linder, Elsie M. Rohrer;    Linder, Luella;   Loux, Norman L. Dr.;    Lutz, Shirley M. Kolb;   

Lahman, Roy Henry,
87, died Nov. 4, 2010, at his home. He had been in failing health. Mr. Lahman was born March 18, 1923, in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Epriam and Katie Blosser Lahman.

Mr. Lahman spent his life in the Dayton community and enjoyed many different jobs: farmer, making cider, operating a harness shop, a grocery route and a taxi service for local people. He had also worked at Rockingham Poultry and Dunham-Bush. He was a member of Rawley Springs Mennonite Church.

On March 14, 1946, he married Grace Elizabeth Heatwole, who survives. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Grace Mallow and husband Larry, Harrisonburg, and Nellie Sonifrank and husband Linden, Dayton; two sons, Dewitt Lahman and wife Bonnie, Broadway, and Jonas Lahman and wife Grace, Weyers Cave; three sisters, Ruth Martin, Anna Martin, and Charlotte Martin, all of Indiana; nine grandchildren, Cinde Rodes, Lois Martin, Rebecca Pletcher, Cecil Sonifrank, Dean Sonifrank, Patricia Beery, Grace Glenn, Kendall Lahman, and Sherman Lahman; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Eli Slabaugh, Paul Reed, Keith Crider and David Miller will conduct a funeral service Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Bank Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Daily News Record - 11/5/2010
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Lahman, Roy Henry,
87, died November 4, 2010 at his home. He was born on March 18, 1923, in Rockingham Co., VA to Epriam and Katie Blosser Lahman. On March 14, 1946, he married Grace Elizabeth Heatwole. He was a member of Rawley Springs Mennonite Church Rawley Springs, VA.

Survived by two daughters, Mary Grace Mallow and husband Larry, Harrisonburg, VA; Nellie Sonifrank and husband Linden, Dayton, VA; two sons, Dewitt Lahman and wife Bonnie, Broadway, VA; Jonas Lahman and wife Grace, Weyers Cave, VA; three sisters, Ruth Martin, Anna Martin, and Charlotte Martin all of Indiana; nine grandchildren, Cinde Rodes, Lois Martin, Rebecca Pletcher, Cecil Sonifrank, Dean Sonifrank, Patricia Beery, Grace Glenn, Kendall Lahman, and Sherman Lahman; fifteen great grandchildren.

A funeral service was November 7, 2010 at Bank Mennonite Church. Conducted by   Eli Slabaugh, Paul Reed, Keith Crider and David Miller Burial was in the Bank Mennonite cemetery Hinton, VA.
Source: Mcmullen Funeral Home Harrisonburg, VA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Lambright, Omer T.


TOPEKA -- Omer T. Lambright, 88, of Topeka, died at 6:55 a.m. Monday (Dec. 13, 2010) at Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange.

He was born Feb. 20, 1922, in LaGrange County to Tobias and Lizzie (Troyer) Lambright. On April 5, 1945, in Topeka, he married Barbara D. Frey.

Survivors are daughters Lizzie Ellen Lambright and LeAnna Troyer of LaGrange; sons LeRoy (Anna) Lambright, LaVern (Esther) Lambright and Lloyd (Lenora) Lambright; 38 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; sister Viola (John) Miller; brothers Calvin (Ida) Lambright, Freeman (Susan) Lambright of Middlebury, Harley (Ida) Lambright and Leland (Anna) Lambright; sisters-in-law Ada Lambright of Ava, Ill., and Susie Lambright of Orleans; and brother-in-law Eli (Elizabeth) Miller.

His wife, Barbara; two sisters; two brothers; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and one son-in-law are deceased.

Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today and all day Wednesday at the Lloyd Lambright home, 5430 W. 600 S., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Lloyd Lambright home. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 14, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Landes, Nellie Grace Burkholder,
91, of Bridgewater, and formerly of Dayton, passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.

She was born in Dayton on Feb. 10, 1919, and was a daughter of the late Oliver Atlee and Anna Grace (Showalter) Burkholder.

Nellie was a retired CNA at the Bridgewater Home. She was a member of Dayton Mennonite Church.

She was united in marriage on Oct. 8, 1947, to Ward Biedler Landes, who preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 2009.

Nellie is survived by two daughters, Verna Lineweaver of Winchester and Wilma Hertzler and husband, Ike, of Dayton; a son, Kenny Landes and wife, Edith, of Dayton; three grandchildren, Michelle Madden and husband, Mike, Brian Lineweaver and wife, Paige, and Amber Hertzler; and three great-grandchildren, Emily and Kate Madden and Meredith Lineweaver.

She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters, Roy Burkholder, John Burkholder, Esther Landes, Dan Burkholder, Paul Burkholder, Henry Burkholder, Francis Eberly and Mary Rhodes.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at Dayton Mennonite Church with Pastors Daryl Driver and Raleigh Rhodes officiating. James Rhodes will conduct a committal service at the church cemetery following the funeral service.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at the Dayton Mennonite Church.

Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dayton Mennonite Church, 4887 John Wayland Highway, Dayton, VA 22821.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com.

Daily News Record - 8/24/2010
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Landis, Ellis D.
91, of Landis Homes Lititz, PA died January 20, 2010, at his residence. Born in Witmer, PA to Elmer and Katie Denlinger Landis. His wives were Alta Shriner Landis who died in 1965 and the late Ruth Baum Landis who died in 2000. He was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.

Survived by a son, James E. husband of Linda L. Landis of Quarryville, PA; a daughter, Nancy E. wife of John C. Carter of Lancaster, PA; a stepdaughter, Ann wife of Robert Stoner of North Carolina; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Dean of Strasburg,PA and a brother, John Landis of Brownstown, PA.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Landis.

The funeral service was January 25, 2010 at West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes,  Lititz, PA.
Source: LOL January 22, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
& Robert Fish




Landis, Floyd L.
, 83, of Harleysville, PA died December 12, 2010.  Born March 9, 1927 to Dayton C. and Mattie Hagey (Landes) Landis. He was the husband of Mary Nelda (Thomas) Landis, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.  

Survived by his wife Mary and children; Robert Floyd Landis and his wife Joyce of Harleysville, PA; Daniel Thomas Landis and his wife Carol of Telford, PA; Susan J. Gehman and her husband K. Marlin of Harleysville, PA; Jeannie Landis of Harleysville, PA and Jan N. Landis of Telford, PA; 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers.

A memorial service was held December 18, 2010 at Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton, PA.

Source: Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home Telford, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Landis, Phares "Pappy" C.
, 76 of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA formerly of Lancaster, PA died February 20, 2010. He was born on September 23, 1933 in Lancaster, PA to Phares Z. and Fanny Bender Landis. He was the husband of the Arlene R. Forry Landis who preceded him in 1975.

He was a member of Mellinger's Mennonite Church where he served as an usher for a number of years.

Survived by one daughter, Karen S. wife of Lester E. Livengood, Lititz, PA; three sons, Donald E. husband of Sharon Landis, Lancaster, PA; Daniel P. husband of Jackie Landis, Refton, PA; David E. Landis, Lititz, PA; nine grandchildren, Rebekah wife of Charles Harris, Casey Livengood, Deborah wife of Jay Cooper, Courtney Livengood, Jacob Landis, Emily Landis, Luke Simmons, Zach Simmons, and Becky Simmons; two sisters, Alice Krushinski and Mildred Kreider; two brothers, Benjamin and Elvin Landis.

Two sisters, Miriam Clark and Alma Leaman preceded him in death.

Funeral service was February 24, 2010 at the Mellinger Mennonite Church. Interment was in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, PA.

Source: LOL February 21, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Landis, Ray Laverne
, 74, of Tunkhannock, PA died January 13,2010 at the same place.  He was born August 17, 1935 to Raymond S. and Eva (Moore) Landis.  On June 1, 1958 he was married to Emma Jean Mack, who was born October 10,1936 and survives.

Surviving are children, Karen and Tim Alderfer; Kathy Landis and Miles Reimer; and Kenneth and Rosetta Landis; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Marilyn and Claude Allebach; and Jane Landis and a brother, David and Linda Landis.

A daughter, Konnie Landis, MD survived by husband William Sutherland; preceded him in death.

He was a family physician in Factoryville, PA for 25 years, and served with
Mennonite Central Committee in Jamaica and on nine different Indian Reservations.

Memorial services were held January 17, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Factoryville, PA, Factoryville, PA with burial in Plains Mennonite Cemetery, Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA.

Submitted by: Mike Derstine, Hatfield, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Landis, Sadie K. Godshall
, 95, of Telford, PA died March 4, 2010 at Rockhill Mennonite Community. She was born in Vernfield, PA to William and Sallie (Koffel) Godshall. She was the wife of the late Frank M Landis.

She attended Franconia Mennonite Church of Franconia, PA and Rockhill Mennonite Church of Telford, PA.

Survived by three sons, Donald G. Landis and wife, Kathleen, David G. Landis and wife, Carolyn, and Paul G. Landis and wife, Mary, all of Telford, PA; a daughter, Eileen G Brothers and husband, Ronald R. of Sellersville, PA; two sisters, Ruth K. Ruth of Quakertown, PA and Naomi K. Halteman of Lebanon, PA; twelve grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank and brothers, Marvin, William and Elmer Godshall; sisters, Matilda Freed, Mary and Iva Hackman; and a granddaughter, Greta Lynn Landis.

A memorial service was March 9, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. at Rockhill Mennonite Community Chapel. Internment was at Franconia Mennonite Cemetery. Franconia, PA.
Source: The Reporter, Lansdale, PA March 5, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Landis, Susan Elizabeth "Betty" Wentling
, 89, formerly of Rothsville, PA died April 4, 2010 at Landis Homes, Litz, PA. She was born in Rothsville, PA to John W. and Stella E. Mull Wentling. She was the wife of the late Elias Landis who died in 2004.

She was a member of the former Hess Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday school and worked with the Helping Hands Class and was a former chaplain at
Ephrata Community Hospital for 25 years. She belonged to the Lancaster North Camp Gideon Auxiliary and attended the Christian Business Women of Lancaster and Ephrata.

Survived by her children, John E., husband of Colleen (Rohrbaugh) Landis of Adamstown, PA; Rozanne L., wife of Mahlon Zimmerman of Akron, PA and Lyndall L., wife of Donald Brubaker of Lititz, PA; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren and 2 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Lester Mull.

Funeral service was April 8, 2010 at Crossroads Community Fellowship (former Hess Mennonite Church), Lititz, PA with Pastor Kyle D. Buckwalter officiating.
Interment  followed in the adjoining church cemetery.
Source: LOL April 6, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Langstaff, Kenneth


Aug. 13, 1923 - Dec. 4, 2010

GOSHEN -- Kenneth "Kenny" Langstaff, 86, of Goshen, died Dec. 4, 2010.

He was born Aug. 13, 1923, in Toboso, Ohio, to Floyd and Leona (Slick) Langstaff. He married Janice (Christophel) Langstaff on Sept. 27, 1973. She survives.

Also surviving are daughters Connie (Charles) Davis of Montana, Dalene (Kent) Frazelle of Illinois and Jenny (Daniel) Hamphill of Ohio; son Kenneth Langstaff Jr. of Ohio; sister Marilyn Maslen of Missouri; brothers Keith (Martha) Langstaff of Indiana and Robert (Marie) Langstaff of Ohio; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was a tool and die maker at Rockwell International in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, V.F.W., Military Order of the Cootie, D.A.V., American Legion and AmVets. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 14, 2010, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, where the service will be at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Yellow Creek Day Care. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 7, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Lapp, Allen Wayne
, 81, of Kalispell, MT passed away unexpectedly following a stroke, March 18, 2010.  He was born July 18, 1928 at Kalispell, MT to Frank and Lena (Kauffman) Lapp.  On June 28, 1957 at Drake, Saskatchewan, Canada he was married to Mary Alice Eby, who survives.

Surviving are children, Robert (and Julie) Lapp; Sandi (Dave) Heine; Nancy (Kent) Kanagy; Julie Lapp and John Lapp, and 11 grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 22, 2010 at Mountain View Mennonite Church, Kalispell, MT with burial in C. E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell MT.

Submitted by: MVMC Office, Kalispell MT
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Lapp Annie M.
, age 96, of Gap, PA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the home of daughter. She was born in Springville, Salisbury Twp., to Ben F. & Malinda Glick Lapp.

She was a member of Mine Road Amish Mennonite Church where she was a much loved Sunday School teacher and was involved with the sewing circle cutting many comfort patches.

Survived by a daughter: Rhoda J. wife of Paul D. Nissley Gap, PA with whom she resided, 4 grandchildren: Jana wife of John Meulenburg of Kirkwood, PA; Marcia Nissley of Thailand, Carolyn and Kendall Nissley of Parkesburg, PA; brother: Ben F. husband of Mary Yoder Lapp of Christiana, PA. Three sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by 10 siblings.

Funeral service was March 7, 2010 at Mine Road Amish Mennonite Church with Pastor John Glick and Deacon Daniel Lapp officiating. Interment was in the Mine Road Amish Mennonite cemetery, Paradise, PA.
Source: LOL March 5, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Lapp, Harley A.
, 64, of Harleysville, PA died March 30, 2010 at Pennsburg Manor. He was born April 22, 1945 in Sellersville, PA to Arthur and Lizzie Mae (Alderfer) Lapp.  He was a former member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church of Line Lexington, PA.

Survived by: Arlin D. Lapp (Brother) & wife, Janet of Harleysville, PA; Andrew S. Lapp (Nephew) & wife, Michelle of Telford, PA; Michael A. Lapp (Nephew) & wife, Sherri of Winchester, VA; Jonathan A. Lapp (Nephew) & wife, Renee of Bridgewater, VA; Jennifer J. Balmer (Niece) & husband, Dwane of Silverdale, PA; 9 Great-Nephews & Great-Nieces.

A celebration of life was April 6, 2010 at Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory Souderton, PA.  Internment will take place at Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery. 
Source: Obit files of  Anders Detweiler Funeral Home Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Leatherman, Arthur R.
, 92, of Sellersville, PA; formerly of Pipersville, PA died April 01, 2010 at Rockhill Mennonite Community. He was born March 25, 1916 in Pipersville, PA to Charles and Sarah (Rickert) Leatherman. He was the husband of the late Lulu S. (Swartz) Leatherman.

Arthur served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Germany. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Perkasie, PA where he formerly served as trustee, deacon and an usher.

Survived by: Juanita Lake (Daughter) of Ringgold, GA; Grace Myers (Sister) & husband, Richard of Harleysville, PA; 4 Grandchildren; 6 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Arthur D. & Timothy Leatherman and a brother, Raymond Leatherman.

Funeral service was, April 5, 2010 at Rockhill Mennonite Community Chapel, Sellersville, PA. Burial was at Deep Run Mennonite Cemetery East in Bedminster, PA.
Source: Obit files of  Anders Detweiler Funeral Home Souderton, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Leatherman, Marilyn L. Bechtel
, 76, of Perkasie, PA died July 9, 2010 at Sellersville, Bucks Co., PA.  She was born May 4, 1934 at Telford, PA to Claytus N. and Lizzie L. (Lewis) Bechtel.  She was married to Earl D. Leatherman.

Surviving are a daughter, Patty Osterdahl, husband Martin, Westfield, PA; daughter, Marcia Wilson, Roaring Branch, PA; son, Scott Leatherman, Sellersville, PA, 7 grandchildren, a brother, Harlan Bechtel, wife Laura, Colorado Springs, Co., and a sister-in-law, Emma Bechtel, Schwenksville, PA.

A brother, Roland Bechtel preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 13, 2010 at Deep Run Mennonite Church East, Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Deep Run Mennonite Church East
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Leatherman, Richard D.
, 83, of Dublin, PA died May 15, 2010 at Souderton, PA.  He was born January 25, 1927 at Bedminster, PA to John G. and Mary (Derstine) Leatherman.  He was married to Della M. Meyers.

Surviving are a son, Dale & wife Holly, Harleysville, PA; 3 grandchildren, and  Wilson (brother) & wife Dorothy, Pipersville; Reda Litzenberger (sister) & husband, Harold, Spinnerstown; Marie Hange (sister) & husband, Ernie, Hilltown; Della Gross (sister) Souderton; Margaret Leatherman (sister-in-law) Souderton, Clayton Myers (brother-in-law) Pipersville; Marilyn Leatherman (sister-in-law) Sellersville; and Mary Leathermam (sister-in-law) Bedminster.

Sisters: Ida Ott, and Margaret Leatherman, and Brothers: Arthur, Howard, John Walton, Claude, Earl, and Ralph Leatherman preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held May 22, 2010 at Deep Run Mennonite Church East, Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Deep Run East Church, Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Leatherman, Richard D., 83, of Souderton, PA; formerly of Dublin, PA died May 15, 2010 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. He was born in Bedminster, PA to John and Mary (Derstine) Leatherman. He was the husband for 61 years to Della M. (Meyers) Leatherman.

He was a lifetime member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East, Perkasie, PA where he served as a former usher and trustee. He served with Mennonite Disaster Service in the Wilkes-Barre flood and a variety of local missions and was a member of the Dublin Grundsow Lodge.

Survived by his wife, Della, and Dale Leatherman (Son) & wife, Holly of Harleysville, PA, Wilson Leatherman (Brother) & wife, Dorothy of Pipersville, PA Marie Hange (Sister) & husband, Ernie of Hilltown, PA, Reda Litzenberger (Sister) & husband, Harold of Spinnerstown, PA., Della Gross (Sister) of Souderton, PA, Margaret Leatherman (Sister-In-Law) of Souderton, PA., Clayton Myers (Brother-in-Law) of Pipersville, PA, Marilyn Leatherman (Sister-In-Law) of Sellersville, PA, Mary Leatherman (Sister-In-Law) of Bedminster, PA. 3 grandchildren - Jacob, Cody & Griffin. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ida Ott & Margaret Leatherman and six brothers, Arthur, Claude, John Walton, Howard, Earl & Ralph Leatherman.

Funeral service was May 22, 2010 at Deep Run Mennonite Church East, Perkasie, PA
Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Published in Montgomery Newspapers from May 18 to May 20, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Lefever, Marian J. Miller
, 65, Milton, PA died   March 7, 2010. She was born in Landisville, PA on October 26, 1944, to Arthur H. & Ethel (Burkhart) Miller. She was married to Raymond E. Lefever for 37 years until his death July 31, 2006.

She was a  member of Community Mennonite Fellowship Church, Milton, PA. A 1962 graduate of Lancaster Mennonite School.

Survived by her father and  three daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah K. and Rodney Yoder, Milton, PA; Denise R. and Eric Redcay, Mount Joy, PA; Donna L. and Reuben Kennel, Turbotville, PA; 12 grandchildren; a sister, Barbara A. (Luke) Brubaker, Mount Joy, PA; and four brothers: Edwin B. (Mary) Miller and J. Martin (Ferne) Miller, both of Landisville, PA; Dr. Richard B. (Fannie) Miller, Stuarts Draft, VA; and Donald B. (Marilyn) Miller, Elizabethtown, PA.
 
A memorial service was March 11, 2010 Community Mennonite Fellowship Church, Milton, PA. Burial was at the family's convenience in Beaver Run Mennonite Cemetery, Watsontown, PA.
Source: LOL March 9, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Lehman, Agnes M. Hershberger
, 89, of Goshen, IN died February 20, 2010 at the same place.  She was born September 2, 1920 at Fairview, Michigan to Earl and Mary (Rhoads) Hershberger.  On August 6, 1946 at Detroit, Michigan she was married to Reuel S. Lehman, who was born July 19, 1921 and survives.

Surviving are two daughters, Jeanne (John) Rothchild; and Judy (Michael) VanderMaas; a son, Bruce (Tonda) Lehman, 4 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a sister, Irma (Don) Parks, and a brother, Earl Hershberger.

A daughter, Barbara Lehman, a grandchild, two sisters, Velma Bohnet and Wanda Forrest, and a brother, Gerald Hershberger preceded her in death.

Agnes was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking, and tending her vegetable and flower gardens in the summer.  Agnes had a long history of volunteer service, from assisting at the Elkhart County Home, the annual Mennonite Relief Sales and, up until a few years ago, with the American Red Cross blood drives.  She also volunteered at the Goshen General Hospital cafeteria and spent many hours working in the College Mennonite Church kitchen.

Memorial services were held February 24, 2010 at Goshen College, Goshen, IN
 (where) with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Lehman, Agnes M. Hershberger, 89, of Goshen, IN died February 20, 2010, at her home. She was born September 2, 1920 in Fairview, Michigan, to Earl and Mary (Rhoads) Hershberger.  She married Reuel S. Lehman on August 6, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan.

She was a member of College Mennonite Church.

Survived by her husband and  two daughters, Jeanne (John) Rothchild, Miami, FL, and Judy (Michael) VanderMaas, Goshen, IN; a son, Bruce (Tonda) Lehman, Goshen, IN; four grandchildren, Blake Lehman, Patrick and Haley Linn and Rhonda Williams; two step-grandchildren, Troy VanderMaas and Stephanie Hershberger; two great-grandsons; a sister, Irma (Don) Parks, of Davison, MI; and a brother, Earl Hershberger of Flint, MI.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Lehman; a granddaughter, McKenna Lehman; two sisters, Velma Bohnet and Wanda Forrest; and a brother, Gerald Hershberger. A memorial service was February 24, 2010 at 11:000 am at the College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with Pastors Klaudia Smucker and Betty Hochstetler officiating. A 9:00 a.m., service was conducted prior to burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN 
Source: Obit files of Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Lehman, Cleo Yousey
, 91, of Lowville, NY died May 23, 2010 at the same place.  She was born December 25, 1918 at Kirschnerville, NY to Chris and Katie (Moser) Yousey.  On June 12, 1940 at Croghan, NY she was married to Kenneth Lehman, who is deceased.

Surviving are a son, Noel Lehman, a daughter, Anne Lehman, a foster daughter, Marilyn Platt, three sisters, Gladys and Elmer Nafziger; Ellen Yousey; and Arlene Yousey; and a brother, Ira and Juanita Yousey.

A son, Roger B. Lehman, two brothers, Daniel Yousey and Sterling Yousey, and a sister, Alta Steria preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 27, 2010 at First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, NY with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Joyce Grau, Lowville, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
 


Lehman, Edgar W.
, 83, of Chambersburg, PA died April 7, 2010 at Chambersburg Hospital. He was born 1927 to Clayton F. and Mary Esther (Witmer) Lehman.  He was married for 62 to years to his beloved wife, Rebecca E. (Martin) Lehman. He was an active member of Chambersburg Mennonite Church.

He is survived by his wife Rebecca, and children Myron R. Lehman (Denise W.), Chambersburg, PA; Susan E. (Earl D.)Showalter, Middletown, Pa; Ellen L. White, Rockville, MD; Sara L. (John B.) Person, Silver Spring, MD; Erma J. (Randy L.)Shaffer, Manchester, PA; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Wilmer, Richard and 1 sister: Verna Martin and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Clayton F. and Mary Esther (Witmer) Lehman, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark R. Lehman; 3 sisters: Pauline Martin, Katherine Miller and Elva Ruth Frey.

Funeral service was April 11, 2010 at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, officiated by Rev. Jerry Roth and Rev. Vernon Isner.Burial was in the Chambersburg Mennonite Cemetery, Chambersburg, PA   
Source: Public Opinion, Chambersburg, PA April 8,2010.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
  

Lehman, Eleanor J. Martin,
78, of Orrville, OH died April 11, 2010, at Brenn-Field Nursing Center in Orrville. She was born in Orrville on June 3, 1931, to Elmer and Edna (Rafeld) Martin and married Nathan H. Lehman on June 3, 1951. He died Sept. 23, 2005.

She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church.

Surviving are children, Randy (Maryl) Lehman of Massillon, OH; Carla Withrich and Karen (Kenyon) Gerber, both of Orrville, OH; Marquita (Jay) Hostetler of North Lawrence, OH; Curt Lehman and Carmen (Verne) Siegrist, both of Orrville, OH; 15 grandchildren; Estella Sue Turner of Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers, Ellis Martin of Milford, Nebraska and Keith Martin of Dalton, OH.

Private family services was held with burial in Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.   
Source: The Daily Record, Wooster, OH April 12, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
  

Lehman, Fred A.
, age 90, of Chambersburg, PA died August 23, 2010 at Menno Haven Nursing Home. He was born June 14, 1920 in Scotland, PA, to Amos F. and Maggie Martin Lehman. His wife was Nellie Wadel Lehman, whom he married on June 12, 1943.

He was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church.

Survived by his children: Lucille "Lucy" Sauder (husband Gerald "Jerry") of Lititz, PA and Eugene R. "Gene" Lehman (wife Julie of Chambersburg, PA; his grandchildren: Garrick Sauder (wife Virginia) of York, PA; Brad Sauder of Pittsburgh, PA; Brenten Lehman (wife Sueann) of Shippensburg, PA; and Christy Lautenslager (husband Ty) of Chambersburg, PA; his great grandchildren: Scarlett and Jazmin Lehman and Bryn, Bethany, and Marc Sauder; as well as a brother, Robert Lehman of Chambersburg, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, hiswife Nellie and son, Carlton Lehman and six siblings, Cora Lehman; Florence Horst; Anna Horst; Margaret Rosenberry; and Harvey and Melvin Lehman.
 
Funeral service was August 27, 2010 at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, Chambersburg, PA, where Pastor Jerry Roth will officiated.

Source: Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
 

Lehman, Jean Sommer
, 82, of Kidron, OH died   December 21, 2010 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH. She was born July 23, 1928 in Columbus, OH to Denver and Helen "Patsy" (Shanklin) Sommer. She married Ellis R. Lehman on March 21, 1948. He survives. She was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church.

Survived by her husband Ellis and children, Larry (Lora) Lehman of Kidron, OH; Roy Lehman of Kidron, OH and Bob Lehman of Dalton, OH; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a sister, Joanne Cooper of Dalton, OH.

Funeral service was December 23, 2010 at the Kidron Mennonite Church with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial was in the Kidron Mennonite cemetery.

Source: Spidell Funeral Home,   Mount Eaton, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
 


Lehman, Leland Charles
, 90, of Bluffton, OH died March 12, 2010 the same place.  He was born February 4, 1920.

Memorial services were held at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, OH with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, OH.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Lehman, Lena Lela Geiser
, 76, of Kidron, OH died March 17, 2010 at the same place from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 

She was born April 9, 1933 at Kidron, OH to Fred F. and Lena (Nussbaum) Geiser.  Fred was born August 13, 1886 and died March 20, 1959.  Lena was born September 17, 1898 and died June 23, 1956.

On June 24, 1955 at Kidron, OH she was married to Clifford David Lehman, who was born August 30, 1932 and survives.

Surviving are children, Cheryl (Mike) Gerber; Michael (Mim) Lehman; Rod (Lucy) Lehman; and Kent (Kim) Lehman, 11 grandchildren,  and 2 great-grandchildren.

Two sisters, Ellen (Geiser) Steiner, and Mary Ann (Geiser) Lehman, and five brothers, Noah Geiser, Alvin Geiser, Harvey Geiser, George Geiser, and Paul Geiser preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 21, 2010 at Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, Kidron OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Ellen Nussbaum, Kidron, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Lehman, Raymond E.
, 88, of  Columbiana, OH died April 11, 2010 at the Hospice House of Poland. He was born on April 3, 1922 in Columbiana, OH to Clayton and Lucille Longanecker Lehman. His wife, the former Ethel Marshall, whom he married May 27, 1965. He was a co-member of the Upper Room Fellowship and Midway Mennonite Church in Columbiana, OH.

Survied by his wife Ethel and two daughters Barb (Nathan) Martin and Laurie (John) McBride both of Columbiana, OH; five sons Dale (Rita) Lehman of Broadway, VA, Tom (Rhonda) Lehman of Anderson, IN, Bruce (Ermma) Lehman of Yelm, WA, Fred (Celeste) Lamb of Leetonia, OH and Michael (Kathy) Lehman of Toledo, OH; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Lehman was preceded in death by two infant children, two grandchildren, Rachelle Lehman and Kurt Martin and a brother Dr. Wilbur Lehman.

Services were April 13, 2010 at the Upper Room Fellowship with Pastor Chuck Hamilton officiating.

Source: Obits, Seederly-Mong
 & Beck Funeral Home, Columbiana, OH

Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Lehman, Thelma E. Good

September 23, 2010

LEETONIA-Thelma E. Lehman, 95, of 2238 Beeson Mill Road, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, David Lehman.

Mrs. Lehman was born July 14, 1915, in Sterling, Ill., a daughter of Charles and Viola Hartman Good. She was a homemaker and farmwife and was a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church.

Her husband, Joseph B. Lehman, whom she married Dec. 15, 1943, died Nov. 16, 1995.

She is survived by a daughter, Sally (Virgil) Shaum of Applecreek; three sons, David (Rhoda) Lehman of Leetonia, Everett (Naomi) Lehman and Herman (Karen) Lehman, both of Columbiana; 16 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lee Nichols; two brothers, Daniel Good and Lloyd Good; and one great-grandson, Benjamin Lehman.

Friends may call at the Pleasant View School, Beeson Mill Road, Leetonia on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

A viewing will also take place from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Renkenberger Road, Columbiana, followed by a committal service at Pleasant View Cemetery. Funeral services will follow in the church at 10:30 a.m.

Memorials may be directed to either the Pleasant View Mennonite Church or Hospice of the Valley.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home
9/23/10
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Lehman, Verl O.


GOSHEN -- Verl O. Lehman, 92, died Thursday (Sept. 9, 2010) at Greencroft.

He was born Dec. 22, 1917, to Clarence and Bertha (Christophel) Lehman on their farm. On Sept. 1, 1940, he married Vesta Metzler. She died Oct. 25, 2005.

Surviving are daughters Jean (Samuel) Moyer of Goshen, Ruth Ann (Jared B.) Yoder of Goshen and Carol (John Kampen) Lehman of Cincinnati; sons Larry L. Lehman of Salem and David E. (Dianne) Lehman of Goshen; sisters Eva Myers of Goshen and Wilma Lehman of Auburn; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

A farmer until 1951, Mr. Lehman moved to LaPorte County and served in the ministry of the former Fish Lake Mennonite Church. He also worked for Screw Machine Products and retired in 1980.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, with the Rev. Dan Schrock officiating. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Cemetery prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to World Missionary Press.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
9/11/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Lehman, Verl O., 92, of Goshen, IN died September 9, 2010 at the same place.  He was born December 22, 1917 in Harrison Twp., Elkhart Co., IN to Clarence and Bertha (Christophel) Lehman.  On September 1, 1940 in Goshen, IN he was married to Vesta Metzler, who was born April 8, 1920 and died October 25, 2005.

Surviving are children, Jean (Samuel) Moyer; Ruth Ann (Jared B.) Yoder; Carol (John Kampen) Lehman; Larry Lehman; and David (Dianne) Lehman, 12 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held September 12, 2010 at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, Goshen, IN with burial in Yellow Creek (Brick) Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Leichty, Lorene E.
, 73, of Wayland, Henry Co., Iowa died June 2, 2010 at the same place.  She was born January 17, 1937 at Wayland, IA to Simon and Lavina Marie (Roth) Leichty.

Surviving Siblings:
Three sisters, Rachel Leichty of Winslow, AZ; Anna Lewis of Atalissa, IA; Phyllis (Emil) Schlatter of Mt. Pleasant, IA; and five brothers, Orlin (Esther) Leichty of Washington, IA; Russell (Hazel) Leichty of Ft. Wayne, IN; Roger (Evie) Leichty of Harrisonburg, VA; Kenneth (Kathy) Leichty of Wellman, IA; and Wilbur (Deb) Leichty of Wayland, IA; and a brother-in-law, Gerald Marner of Kalona, IA.  She is also survived by 23 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

A sister, Esther Marner preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of Iowa Mennonite School. For many years Lorene worked as a nurse's aid at the Parkview Home, and retired from there in 2005.

A member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Lorene taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Lorene loved listening to Southern Gospel Music and spending time with her family.

Memorial services were held June 6, 2010 at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Laurie Miles, Wayland, Iowa
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Leichty, Ruth Eleanor Earnest
, 75, of Iowa City, Iowa died October 1, 2010 at the same place.  She was born January 7, 1935 at Milford, NE.  On October 10, 1954 she was married to Lowell Leichty, who survives.

Surviving are children, Greg (Kathleen) Leichty, Phil (Kim) Leichty, Kathy (Loren) Sands, Ruth (Brad) Giesking, Mark (Kristen) Leichty 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and her siblings, Arlene Kremer, Ina Rediger, Don Earnest, and Ron Earnest.

Memorial services were held October 10, 2010 at First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, Iowa.

Submitted by: Karen Gingerich, Iowa City, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Leid, Norman B. Jr.
, 66, of East Earl, PA died February 21, 2010. He was born in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Norman W. and Anna (Burkholder) Leid. He was married 41 years on December 19 to Susie (Oberholtzer) Leid. 

He was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Surviving in addition to his wife are 10 children, Thelma, married to James Martin of New Holland, PA; Norma, married to Lawrence Zimmerman of Willard, OH, Verna, married to Michael Good of Baden, Ontario, Clifford, married to Berneice (Zimmerman) Leid of New Enterprise, PA; Lester, married to Darla (Hibshman) Leid of Mohnton, PA; Eugene, married to Rosie (Rissler) Leid of Stevens, PA; Carl Leid of Denver, PA and Norman Ray, Larry, and Karen Leid, all at home; 27 grandchildren; and nine brothers and sisters, George, married to Anna (Zimmerman) Leid of Bowmansville, PA; Alvin, married to Mary (Shirk) Leid of Martindale, PA; Levi, married to Vera (Zeiset) Leid of Fivepointville, PA; Adam Leid of Martindale, PA; Aaron, married to Alta (Martin) Leid of Shiloh, OH, Ervin Leid of Plymouth, OH, Samuel, married to Mabel (Martin) Leid of Ohio, John Leid of Martindale, PA and Anna, married to John Zimmerman of Newville, PA.

Preceding him in death is a sister, Mary Leid.

Funeral services was Feb. 25, 2010 at the  Martindale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the Martindale Mennonite Cemetery, Epharta, PA.
Source: LOL February 23, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
& Robert Fish


Leinbach, Lydia H. Burkholder


NARVON - Lydia H. Leinbach, 78, formerly of Narvon, died Sunday morning, Feb. 28, 2010, at her daughter Mary's home.Born in New Holland, she was a daughter of the late David Z. and Lizzie M. (Horning) Burkholder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey M. Leinbach, in 1991.

Lydia was a homemaker and a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving are two sons, Earl, husband of Rosene N. (Martin) Leinbach, Selinsgrove and Harvey, husband of Louella (Nolt) Leinbach, Lewisburg; three daughters, Miriam, wife of Lamar Nolt, Woodleaf, N.C., Lydia Anne, wife of James Miller, Manheim, and Mary, wife of Jake Zook, Leola; 48 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, David H. Burkholder, New Holland; and two sisters, Eva, wife of Aaron Zimmerman, Lititz and Katie, wife of Rufus Martin, Mifflinburg.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Lucy, deceased wife of Martin Brubaker, Elkton, Ky. and Laura, deceased wife of Adin Brubaker, Mohnton; four brothers, Moses H., Weaver H. Levi H., and Daniel H. Burkholder; and five sisters, Annie H. Martin, Maria H. Reiff, Ida H. Shirk, Lizzie H. Leinbach, and Martha H. Hoover.

A viewing will be held at the Edwin Leinbach home, 973 Reading Road, East Earl, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Her funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Edwin Leinbach home, with further services at 1 p.m. at Bowmansville Mennonite Church with Bishop Titus Martin officiating.  Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.
The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Sunbury Daily Item - 3/1/2010, Intelligencer Journal - 3/1/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Leinbach, Wilma Pearl Pletcher


GOSHEN -- Wilma Pearl (Pletcher) Leinbach was born April 6, 1912, to Landan and Luella (Johns) Pletcher near Goshen and passed to her eternal reward on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the age of 98.

Wilma attended school in Clinton Township and Middlebury, graduating in April 1929.

On Oct. 7, 1933, she married Etril J. Leinbach in Middlebury. They were married a total of 73 years at the time of his passing in November 2006. She is survived by two sons, Keith (Vi) Leinbach of Haven, Kan., and Dale (Edie) Leinbach of Troy, Ohio; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; and a sister, Velda Hooley of Sturgis, Mich.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Etril; a son, Glen; two grandsons, Gary Leinbach and Robert Wineland; two brothers, Lester and DJ Pletcher; and a sister, Letha Yoder.

She was a member of the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church.

Growing up, she was her father's right-hand man, driving horses to do field work. She worked at Chase Bag Factory, Goshen, and with her husband, purchased Pletcher's Dairy, later known as Middlebury Dairy. When her husband was called and ordained to the Christian Ministry in 1948, they moved to Moorepark, Mich., where they lived 20 years. She taught Sunday school, Bible school and was a music teacher for Park Community Schools, and also drove school bus for a number of years. She was a busy and gracious hostess using these gifts to assist her husband in their ministry.

When her husband was called to pastor the Valparaiso Mennonite Church, she again served as a hostess and began making clothes and doing alterations for other people.

In 1976, they retired from pastoring and moved to Goshen where she and Etril served interim pastorates at Benton Mennonite and Emma Mennonite churches.

In 1997, they moved into Greencroft where she continued to sew for others.

She and Etril were privileged to travel in 47 states and visited 17 foreign countries.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church with Pastors Terry Diener and Jeff Mumaw officiating. A private burial will be held in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Hesston College Pastoral Ministries Program or Wilma's great-grandson's tuition for missionary boarding school in west Africa.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
11/24/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Leinbach, Wilma Pearl Pletcher, 98, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died November 23, 2010 at the same place from cancer.  She was born April 6, 1912 at Goshen, IN to Landan and Luella (Johns) Pletcher.  On October 7, 1933 at Middlebury, Elkhart Co., IN she was married to Etril J. Leinbach, who was born February 8, 1910 and died November 14, 2006.

Surviving are two sons, Keith (Vi) Leinbach, Haven KS; and Dale (Edie) Leinbach, Troy, OH, 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a sister, Velda Hooley, Sturgis, MI.

A son, Glen Leinbach, two grandsons, Gary Leinbach and Robert Wineland, a sister, Letha Yoder, and two brothers, Lester Pletcher and DJ Pletcher preceded her in death.

Growing up she was her father's right hand man driving horses to do field work.  She worked at Chase Bag Factory, Goshen, and with her husband purchased Pletcher's Dairy, later known at Middlebury Dairy.  When her husband was called and ordained to the Christian Ministry in 1948, they moved to Moorepark, MI, where they lived 20 years.  She taught Sunday School, Bible School and was a music teacher for Park Community Schools.  She also drove a school bus for a number of years.  She was a busy and gracious hostess using these gifts to assist her husband in their ministry.  When her husband was called to pastor the Valparaiso Mennonite Church she again served as a hostess and began making clothes and doing alterations for other people.  In 1976 they retired from pastoring and moved to Goshen where she and Etril served interim pastorates at Benton Mennonite and Emma Mennonite Church.  In 1997 they moved into Greencroft where she continued to sew for others.  She and Etril were privileged to travel in 47 states and visited 17 foreign countries.

Memorial services were held November 23, 2010 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Karen Troyer, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Leinbach, Wilma Pearl (Pletcher), 98 died November 23, 2010 was born April 6, 1912 near Goshen, IN to Landan and Luella (Johns) Pletcher. On October 7, 1933 she married Etril J. Leinbach in Middlebury, IN. They were married a total of 73 years at the time of his passing in November 2006.

She was a member of the Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. Growing up she was her father's right hand man driving horses to do field work.  She and her husband purchased Pletcher's Dairy, later known as Middlebury Dairy. When her husband was called and ordained to the Christian Ministry in 1948, they moved to Moorepark, Mich., where they lived 20 years. She taught Sunday School, Bible School and was a music teacher for the Park Community Schools, and also drove school bus for a number of years.   She was a busy and gracious hostess using these gifts to assist her husband in their ministry. When her husband was called to pastor the Valparaiso Mennonite Church she again served as a hostess. In 1976 they retired from pastoring and moved to Goshen, IN where she and Etril served interim pastorates at Benton Mennonite and Emma Mennonite churches. In 1997 they moved into Greencroft. She and Etril were privileged to travel in 47 states and visited 17 foreign countries.

Survived by her sons, Keith (Vi) Leinbach, Haven, Ks; and Dale (Edie) Leinbach, Troy, OH; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Velda Hooley, Sturgis, Mich.

Preceded by her husband, Etril; a son, Glen; two grandsons, Gary Leinbach and Robert Wineland; two brothers, Lester and DJ Pletcher; and a sister, Letha Yoder.

A memorial service was November 26, 2010 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church with Pastors Terry Diener and Jeff Mumaw officiating. A private burial was in Clinton Union Cemetery.

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



Lemons, Vira Joyce Brenneman


Jan. 26, 1927 - July 27, 2010

Vira Joyce Brenneman Lemons passed away Tuesday in Albany, following an extended illness.

Vira was born in Tofield, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Harvey and Uarda Hills Brenneman. Dr. McPherson, a country doctor, came to their farm home to assist with her birth.

Vira was raised on the farm outside of Tofield, where she lived throughout her childhood. She attended a one-room country school. Vira's mother, who had been a school teacher, taught Vira to read and write, so she was placed in the second grade when she started public school. Because of this, Vira was always the youngest in her class. She often walked the two miles to school, which she attended until the family moved to Oregon. Vira attended Albany High School, and she finished high school at the Hesston Academy in Hesston, Kan.

Vira returned to Albany, where she worked at Sears. She was hired to work in the mail room, but soon she was doing the store's accounting.

Vira met Eugene Lemons on a double date, and they were married within several months, on Oct. 18, 1946. They enjoyed an unusually close bond for nearly 49 years until Gene's death on July 23, 1995.

The church was an important part of Vira's life. She was baptized at the age of 10, and she became a member of the Albany Mennonite Church in 1940. Throughout the years, at various times, Vira and Gene established other Sunday schools and churches. In 1954 they began teaching summer Bible school in several locations in California. They then taught Sunday school in Logsden. After driving back and forth over narrow gravel roads each Sunday, they decided to move to that area.

They lived in Logsden for several years, and during that time Gene was licensed as a pastor for the newly formed church. Vira taught Bible school and Sunday school, and organized a women's sewing organization as well as a community women's group.

When Vira and Gene returned to Albany, they began a cabinet-making business, which grew into Lemons Millwork. As with so many things in their lives, this business was a working partnership, and Vira managed the finances.

Vira had an avid interest in history. She was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendents. She liked to tell the story that her ancestor Stephen Hopkins was on a ship headed for Jamestown when the ship was caught in a storm Shakespeare wrote his play "The Tempest" about that incident. Vira was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and she served that group as chaplain. In addition to her interest in history, Vira loved gardening, collecting quilts and celebrating holidays with her family.

Vira is survived by her daughter Linda and husband Larry Bardell of Albany; sons Daniel and wife Mary Smucker of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, and David Lemons and John Lemons, both of Salem. In addition, Vira has eight grandchildren: Tim Bardell, Lisa Sequeira, Andrea Boardman, Katherine Lemons, Sarah Lemons, Peter Lemons, Kelsey Lemons and Avery Lemons. She also has eight great-grandchildren: Hailey, Taylor and Hunter Bardell, Jadi and Jessa Sequeira, Katura Hostetler, and Kai and Mira Boardman. Vira is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Burkey of Albany and Lois Miller of Middlebury, Ind.; and one brother, Harley Brenneman of Albany.

Vira was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, in 1995; infant daughter Laura Rose; one sister, Margaret Cross; and one brother, Roderick Brenneman Sr.

The family would like to express gratitude to Julie McAdams for the special care and affection she showed Vira during the past year. Thanks also to everyone else who helped to care for Vira.

There will be a viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home. A service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Albany Mennonite Church.

Donations in Vira's memory can be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, 21 S. 12th St., P.O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-0500.

AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements.

<http://democratherald.com> Albany, Oregon, Aug 2010
Submitted by: Mona Mann


Lewis, Martha "Marti" M. M.
, 57, of South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN died January 5, 2010 at the same place.  She was born August 31, 1952 at Lafayette, IN.

Surviving are a sister, Ruth Lewis, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and 2 brothers, Jonathan (Peggy)Lewis, Muncie, IN; and Paul (Kalene) Lewis of Warsaw, IN.

 Memorial services were held January 9, 2010 at Kern Road Mennonite Church, South Bend, IN with burial in North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, MI.

Submitted by: Phyllis Miller, South Bend, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Leyth, Edward "Ward" F., IV
, 68, died May 10, 2010 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Baltimore MD to Edward F. and Frances Carson Leyth III.

Ward had lived in Singers Glen as a younger man and moved to Pleasant View Inc.'s Lee High Residence in 1988. Most recently he had lived in his own apartment within PV, Inc.'s Community Support Services program of which he was very proud. He regularly attended Ridgeway Mennonite Church and counted many of the members as friends. He was active in Special Olympics and participated in track, basketball, volleyball, swimming and bowling and earned many medals over the years. He was also active in the community and volunteered at Mill Creek Church and helped with Meals on Wheels.

He is survived by his aunt Genevieve Stout, Murphy, NC.

A graveside service was May 14, 2010 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens at 2:00p.m. A memorial service was at Ridgeway Mennonite Church, at 3:00p.m.
Source: Mcmullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Lichti, Herbert V.
, 87, of Reedley, CA died March 24, 2010 at the same place.  He was born June 16, 1922 to Daniel and Babette (Horsch) Lichti.  On November 1, 1946 at Paso Robles, CA he was married to Elsie Anna Heer, who was born July 13, 1919 and died April 3, 2008.

Surviving are children, Fran (Ted) Loewen; Jim Lichti; Christi Lichti; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, two sisters, Hildegarde Bolinder and Olga Neufeld, and a brother, Ernie Lichti.

Two brothers, Rudy Lichti and Alfred Lichti, and two sisters, Peggy Irby and Dorothea Kohfeld preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 2, 2010 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.

Submitted by: Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Liechty, Mary Marie Zehr
, 87, of Leo, IN died November 14, 2010 at the same place.  She was born November 9, 1923 at Grabill, IN to Sam and Elizabeth (Stauffer) Zehr.  On August 24, 1943 she was married to Omer W. Liechty, who was born March 5, 1923 and died April 16, 1982.

Surviving are children, Lois (Maury) Kruth, Janie (Robert) Mullet, Omer (Sherrie) Liechty, Wendy (John Paul) Lederach, and Sherman (Gayle) Liechty, 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a brother, Sam (Gladys) Zehr Jr.

A daughter, Jill Liechty, a grandson, Jason Liechty, and eight siblings, Wilbur Zehr, Mabel Williamson, Henry Zehr, Michael Zehr, Joel Zehr, Andrew Zehr, Elmer Zehr, Raymond Zehr preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held November 20, 2010 at North Leo Mennonite Church, Leo, IN with burial in Leo Memorial Cemetery, Leo, IN.

Submitted by: Elaine J. Stuckey, Leo, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Limont, Naomi Charles Nissley


Naomi Charles Limont, 91, a resident of Homestead Village, Lancaster, PA died Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County.

She was married 55 years to Alexander W. Limont. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jessica Madden Nissley.

Mrs. Limont was a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, coordinated with the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA in 1950 and received her Master of Fine Arts at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. She spent a lifetime as an Exhibiting Fine Artist. Her memberships included the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Alumni Association, the Philadlephia Water Color Club, The American Color Print Society where she was president from 1983 to 1988, the Print World Directory of Contempory Prints, and the National Guild of Book Workers.

Naomi was a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster and the Germantown Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. She enjoyed the fine arts, music, literature, travel and wildlife conservation.

Surviving besides her husband is her brother, Rev. D. Lowell husband of Miriam Nissley of Sarasota, FL.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at Homestead Village, 1800 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Mrs. Limont's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, 394-4097. To send an online condolence to the family, visit our website at www.kasnyderfuneralhome.com
 
Kearney Snyder Funeral Home
via LancasterOnLine
Lancaster, PA
Dec. 2010 


Linder, Elsie M. Rohrer
, 90, of Louisville, OH died August 12, 2010 at Massillon, OH.  She was born July 2, 1920 at North Lima, OH to Harvey and Maggie (Kurtz) Rohrer.  She was married to Leonard Linder, who died in 2005.

Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Engelhard and Brenda Smith, 4 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Submitted by: Unknown
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Elsie M. Linder

Age 90 of Louisville passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010 at Hanover House in Massillon.  She was born in North Lima, Ohio July 2, 1920 to the late, Harvey and Maggie (Kurtz) Rohrer.

Elsie was a member of the Beech Mennonite Church in Louisville.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard in 2005.

Elsie is survived by two daughters, Barbara Engelhard of California and Brenda Smith of North Canton; a sister, Esther Miller of Walnut Creek, Ohio; a brother, Leonard Rohrer of Columbiana, Ohio; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Beech Mennonite Church in Louisville with Pastors Dan King and Larry Rohrer officiating.

Friends may call one hour before services on Monday at the church.

Interment will be in the Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beech Mennonite Church. Stier-Israel, 330-875-1414

Funeraldigest.com
8/14/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Linder, Luella
, 79, of Louisville, Stark Co., OH died February 18, 2010 at the same place from natural causes.  She was born to Eli and Lizzie (Schmucker) Linder.   Memorial services were held February 22, 2010 at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, OH.

Submitted by: Diana Gruber, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Luella R. Linder, age 79, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. She was born Dec. 27, 1930, in Harrisburg, Ohio, to the late Eli and Lizzie (Schmucker) Linder.

Luella retired from Louisville City Schools, having taught 13 years at North Nimishillen and 13 years at Fairhope Elementary schools. She was an active member of Beech Mennonite Church. She served on the board of directors for Shepherd's Gate Child Care. She was a member of the Stark County Retired Teachers Association, the Ohio Retired Teachers Association and the Ostomy Association Chapter 161.

Luella is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by six sisters, Lena, Jean, Margaret, Helen and Eva Linder and Ada Yoder; and five brothers, Ray, Ervin, Earl, Curtis and Leonard Linder.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, Ohio, with Pastor Dan King officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville and one hour before services at the church. Interment will be in Beech Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd's Gate Child Care, 10037 Easton St. N.E., Louisville, Ohio 44641. (2-20-10)

Stier-Israel Funeral Home

The Review
February 20, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Loux, Norman L. Dr.
, 90, of Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA died May 20, 2010 at the same place.  He was born June 27, 1919 at Franconia, Montgomery Co., PA to Abram C. and Martha (Landis) Loux.  On April 4, 1941 he was married to Esther Elizabeth Brunk, who was born December 3, 1917 and died April 22, 2001.

Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth L. Kraybill and husband, Donald E.; a son, Peter D. Loux and wife, Terri; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth V. Loux, and 6 grandchildren.

A son, Philip M. Loux, and two brothers, Curtis Loux and Jacob Loux preceded him in death.

He was the originator of Penn Foundation, Sellersville, PA, a comprehensive, community-based behavioral healthcare service.

Memorial services were held May 23, 2010 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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



Lutz, Shirley M. Kolb
, 79, died on November 26, 2010. Born in Chester County, PA to Emily and Elmer Kolb. Her husband of 56 years, James C. Lutz he died in 2009.

She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and participated in the Sewing Circle and chorus.

Survived by five children, Barbara Lutz, wife of James Bourdaghs, New York, NY; Michael, husband of Sarah Lutz, Lancaster, PA; Philip, husband of Sandra Lutz, Lebanon, PA; Judith, wife of Barry Germer, Elizabethtown, PA and Beth, wife of Gregory Schock, Dauphin, PA; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, nine step-great grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Graybill, Souderton, PA; and two brothers, John M. Kolb, Goshen, IN and David M. Kolb, Freeport, ME.

She was preceded in death by her husband James and a sister, Beatrice.

A Funeral Service was, December 3, 2010 at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, Interment will take place in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery, Elizabethtown, PA.

Source: Miller/Sekely Funeral Services, Elizabethtown, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


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