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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  N to Q


  Nafziger, Carl J.;   Naylor, Ann Musselman;   Neuenschwander, Naomi Helmuth Sommers;   Newswanger, Anna K.;   Newswanger, Miriam B. Sensenig;   Nice, Mary Virginia Yoder;   Nisley, William J.;   Nissley, Ira;  Noel, Michele R. Skala; . . Nolt, Elvin N.;   Nolt, Esther G. Musser;   Nolt, Ira H.;   Nolt, Jonas Z.;   Nolt, Lydia M.;    Nolt, Lydia W.;   Nolt, Mildred M. Newswanger;   Nolt, Raymond M.;   Nunemaker, Miriam R. Harter;   Nussbaum, Leroy "Red";  Nussbaum, Merlin W. ; . . Nussbaum, Roy M.;    Nyce, Clarence F.    Nyce, Paul Moyer;   Oberholtzer, Adin K.;   Oberholtzer, Della R. Landis;   Oester, David "Gord" Gordon;   Olson, David Cornelius, Sr.;   Olweiler, Jr., Francis L.;  Oswald, Voyce Jean Waltermeyer;   Otto, Edna Marie Lee;   Otto, Kurtis Eugene;   Otto, Mary Lucille Gingerich;   Oyer, Margaret Birky;   Oyer, Viola Stauffer;   Pankratz, Mildred Denniston;   Peachey, Dennis Lee;   Peachey, Sylvan L.;   Peters, Ardean James;   Petersheim, Elva J.;   Plank, Anna Mast;   Plank, Jonas J.;   Plank, Lena B. Yoder;   Plank, Mildred Geneva Wenger;   Pletcher, Luke L.;   Polinder, Olive Hope  Puffinburg, Olive Kathryn Brenneman;  


Nafziger, Carl J.,
age 86 years, of Wauseon, passed away Saturday morning, June 12, 2010, at the Toledo Hospital. He was born September 15, 1923, near Archbold, a son of Elmer and Lillie (Yoder) Nafziger, and married Maribell Brown on June 1, 1958. A lifelong resident of the Archbold/Wauseon area, he farmed and worked at LaChoy Food Products, Sauder Woodworking Co., and the former Seco Manufacturing in Wauseon. He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church near Archbold.

He is survived by his wife, Maribell; two daughters, Linda Nafziger of Wauseon, and Elaine (Ed) Swartzbaugh of Archbold.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dale Nafziger, Everett Nafziger, and Gerald Nafziger; two sisters, Katherine Short, and an infant Nevada Nafziger.

Services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at the Central Mennonite Church with Pastors Jeffrey Smith, Wanda Stopher and Bill Holsopple officiating. Interment will follow in the Pettisville Cemetery. Friends may call at Short Funeral Home in Archbold from 2 - 8 PM on Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to Mennonite Central Committee or the Black Swamp Benefit.

Short Funeral Home, Archbold, OH
6/14/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Nafziger, Carl J.,
86, of Wauseon, OH died June 12, 2010 at Toledo, Lucas Co., OH from natural causes.  He was born September 15, 1923 at Archbold, Fulton, Co., OH to Elmer and Lillie (Yoder) Nafziger.  On June 1, 1958 he was married to Maribell Brown, who was born December 29, 1938 and survives.

Surviving are two daughters, Linda Nafziger, and Elaine (Ed) Swartzbaugh.

Three brothers, Dale Nafziger, Everett Nafziger, and Gerald Nafziger, and two sisters, Katherine Short, and Nevada Nafziger preceded him in death.

Carl farmed and worked at LaChoy Food Products, Sauder Woodworking Co., and the former Seco Manufacturing in Wauseon.  He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church near Archbold.

Memorial services were held June 17, 2010 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



Naylor, Ann Musselman
, 68, of Goshen, IN died October 27, 2010. She was born in Gettysburg, PA, on April 14, 1942, to Howard Yoder and Ruth Miller Musselman.   She married Lewis Metzler Naylor on June 27, 1964 in Fairfield, Pennsylvania.   He survives.

She was an active member of Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen, and was a counselor with Ryan's Place. She had served with Teachers Abroad Program under Mennonite Central Committee in Tanzania, East Africa.   

Survivied by her husband Lewis and son, Daniel (Michelle) Naylor of Gurnee, Illinois; a granddaughter, Juliet; and a sister, Joyce (Earl) Shutt of Fairfield, Pennsylvania.

She was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Lee Naylor and a sister, Janet (Paul) Snyder.

A memorial service was November 6, 2010, at Eighth Street Mennonite Church Goshen, IN with Pastors Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau and Kevin Farmwald officiating.
Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
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Naylor, Ann Musselman

GOSHEN -- Ann Musselman Naylor, 68, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at her home.

She was born April 14, 1942, in Gettysburg, Pa., to Howard Yoder and Ruth Miller Musselman. On June 27, 1964, in Fairfield, Pa., she married Lewis Metzler Naylor. He survives.

Also surviving are a son, Daniel (Michelle) Musselman Naylor of Gurnee, Ill.; granddaughter Juliet of Gurnee; and sister Joyce (Earl) Shutt of Fairfield, Pa.

She was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Lee Naylor, and a sister, Janet (Paul) Snyder.

An active member of Eighth Street Mennonite Church, she served with teachers abroad program under Mennonite Central Committee in Tanzania East Africa. She was a counselor with Ryan's Place, Goshen.

She was a registered dietitian and last worked at Anne Arundel County Health Department, Annapolis, Md. She graduated from Bluffton College and Iowa State University. Ann enjoyed herbal gardening.

Visitation will be at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau and Pastor Kevin Farmwald officiating.

Her body will be cremated and burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Ryan's Place.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
10/29/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Neuenschwander, Naomi Helmuth Sommers
, 91, of Louisville, OH died June 1, 2010 at Orrville, Wayne Co., OH.  She was born to Gideon and Fanny Helmuth and was married to Paul Neuenschwander, who survives.

Surviving are children, Donald and Janet Sommers, Duane and Gale Sommers, Charlotte Miller, Jeanette Wagner, and Sherri and Galen Lehman; step-children, Art and Ken Neuenschwander, Shirley Hochstetler, Janet Hostetler, Kathy Zendt, and Norma Burkholder, 9 grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 9 step-great grandchildren.

Her first husband, Kenneth Sommers preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held June 4, 2010 at Beech Mennonite Church, Louisville, OH.

Submitted by: Diana Gruber, Louisville, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Newswanger, Anna K.
, 63, of James Drive, Denver, PA, died early Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, following a brief illness. Born in Brecknock Twp., she was the daughter of the late David M. and Amanda (Kilmer) Newswanger.

She was a member of Blainsport Mennonite Church. She had been employed as a dietary aide for 20 years at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon, and also parttime with Yoder's Restaurant as a banquet server. Anna was a loving and caring aunt to her nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews, and enjoyed reading, traveling and gardening.

Surviving are her siblings: Susie Newswanger, and Elias, married to Mary Newswanger, both of Costa Rica, C.A., Marian, married to Floyd Rissler, East Earl, Amos, married to Eileen Newswanger, Ephrata, Daniel Newswanger, Terre Hill, and Lydia Newswanger, Reading; nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and
grand-nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother David.

Her funeral will be on Tuesday, August 17, at 2 p.m. at Blainsport Mennonite Church, 85 S. Blainsport Road, Reinholds, with Pastors Eric P. Marshall, James Fahnestock and Quentin D. Rissler officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing will be on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Church and on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements with Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/14/2010
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Newswanger, Miriam B. Sensenig,
83, of 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late A. R. and Virginia (Burkholder) Sensenig.

Her husband, Robert H. Newswanger, died Dec. 19, 2002.

Miriam was a homemaker and a member of Ranck's United Methodist Church where she was active in the children's Sunday school department. She was also an active member in the Lancaster Bible College Auxiliary and she enjoyed sewing, quilting, and knitting.

Surviving are three daughters, Judy, married to Rev. Thomas Noyes of Sunbury, Sheryl, married to Richard Wright of Lansdale, and Cathy Jo Newswanger of New Holland; five sons, Barry, married to Kathy (Fifer) Newswanger of New Holland, Lee Newswanger of Williamsport, Rev. Gerald, married to Sue (Johnstone) Newswanger of Wycombe, Steven, married to Robin (Haws) Newswanger of Ephrata, and Bryan, married to Kathy (Gorny) News-wanger of Mason, OH; 25 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; a brother, Chester B., married to Naomi (Mast) Sensenig of Warwick, NY; and a sister, Virginia B. Sensenig of Orlando, FL.

Preceding her in death are two sons, Robert H., Jr., and James L. Newswanger; and two brothers, Ray B. and Melvin B. Sensenig.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 5, at 11 a.m. at Ranck's United Methodist Church, 700 Ranck Road, New Holland with the Reverend Kevin Readman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Monday at the Church from 10-11 a.m. If desired, memorials may be sent to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522.

To send the family condolences visit us at www. groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/1/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Nice, Mary Virginia Yoder
, 94, of Morrison, Whiteside Co., IL died April 4, 2010 at the same place.  She was born June 7, 1915 at Denbigh, Virginia  to Harvey and Lydia I. (Hertzler) Yoder.  On March 31, 1941 at Denbigh, VA she was married to Cecil D. Nice, who died March 20 2004.

Surviving are children, Harvey Nice, Elaine Nice, Steven Nice, Rachel Beth Kauffman Nice, Dolores Nice-Siegenthaler, David Siegenthaler, Eldon Nice, Lisa Burchett Nice, and Mike Nice, six  grandchildren, one  great-grandchild, a sister, Helena Wells, and a brother, Morris and Janet Yoder.
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A daughter, Vivian Nice, a brother, Kenneth Yoder, and six sisters, Alta Bauman, Edith Mumaw, Lauren Yoder, Ethel Yoder, Frances Smucker, and Pauline Brunk preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 9, 2010 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL with burial in Morrison Mennonite Cemetery, Morrison, IL.

Submitted by: Sue Dirks, Sterling, IL
and
Dolores Nice-Siegenthaler, Oakland, CA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Nisley, William J.
, 77, of LaGrange, IN, died June 18, 2010 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, IN. He was born on July 30, 1932 in Goshen, IN to Jake and Katie (Chupp) Nisley. On November 2, 1954 in Elkhart County, IN he married Dorothy Chupp. Mrs. Nisley survives in LaGrange, IN. He was a member of the LaGrange Missionary Church in LaGrange.

Survived by his wife Dorthoy and three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gerald and Doris Nisley of Shipshewana, IN, Kenneth Nisley of Middlebury, IN, and Lyle and Mary Nisley of Scott, IN; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Melvin Nisley of Goshen, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Clara Yoder; and two brothers, Ora and Leo Nisley.

Funeral service was June 23, 2010 at Shore Mennonite Church, with Revs. Brent Danielson and Michael Poole officiating. Burial was in Shore Cemetery in Shipshewana, IN.
Source: Frurip-May Funeral Home, Lagrange, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Nissley, Ira
, 91, of Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, PA, died August 8, 2010. Born May 12, 1919 in Exeland, WI, to Harvey S. and Emma (Slaubaugh) Nissley of Nappanee, IN. His 1st wife, Ruth (Stoltzfus) Nissley preceded him in death. His 2nd wife, Minerva (Gehman) Nissley.

He was a member of Witmer Heights Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA, he was a church council member and Sunday School teacher, He was also affiliated with Gideon's International.

Survied by 3 sons and 2 daughters: Gerard, husband of Rhoda (Bergey) Nissley of Elverson, PA; Robert, husband of Janelle (Miller) Nissley of Hungry Horse, MT; Louise, wife of Rev. Arthur Good, Kouts, IN; Rev. John, husband of Lois (Musselman) Nissley, Findlay, OH; Lynda, wife of Darrell Miller, Olathe, KS. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.  Mr. Nissley is survived by 3 step-children: Nancy, wife of Rev. John Leaman, Bird-in-Hand, PA; Nelson, husband of Phyllis (Yoder) Gehman, Leola, PA; and Sally, wife of Randy Martin, Ambler, PA and 9 step-grandchildren. Also surviving are 3 sisters and a brother: Nora, wife of the late Alvin Miller, Goshen, IN; Rev. Addona, husband of Mary Nissley, Harrisonburg, VA; Rosa, wife of Herman Miller, Spooner, WI; and Dorothy, wife of Rev. Mahlon Miller, Goshen, IN.

Preceding him in death were 7 siblings.

A memorial service was August 14, 2010 at 2 PM at Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown, PA. Interment was private.

Source: Obit files of The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Nissley, Jay Howard
, 49, of South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN died November 19, 2010 at the same place.  He was born February 25, 1960 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN to Homer D. and Betty (Graber) Nissley.

Surviving are his parents, children, Jennifer, Bjorn, and Jan-Dominik Nissley of Daldorf, Germany; sisters: Rachel N. Hansen (Greg), of Lawrenceville, NJ, Lena Nissley (Rob Scott) of Baraboo, WI, and Kathy Nissley (Matt Eberly) of Madison,
WI; brothers, James D. Nissley of South Bend, IN, Dwight V. Nissley (Mary Palko) of Frederick, MD and Gareth L. Nissley (Carolyn Martin) of
Indianapolis, IN.

Memorial services were held November 28, 2010 at Kern Road Mennonite Church, South Bend, IN.  Cremation has taken place.

Submitted by: Phyllis Miller, South Bend, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Nissley, Jay Howard
Feb. 25, 1960-Nov. 19, 2010

THE GOSHEN NEWS

ALBION -

 Jay Howard Nissley, 50, formerly of Goshen, died at home, Nov. 19.

He is survived by his parents, Betty (Graber) and Homer D. Nissley, South Bend; and his children, Jennifer, Bjorn and Jan-Dominik Nissley all of Daldorf, Germany.

Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until the 4:30 p.m. funeral service Sunday at Kern Road Mennonite Church, South Bend. Cremation will follow.

Welsheimer Funeral Home, South Bend, is assisting with arrangements.

The Goshen News, Goshen, IN
Nov. 24, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Noel, Michele R. Skala

Michele R. Noel, 53, of Geneva Neb., died Friday, October 22, 2010, in Geneva. Born May 1, 1957 at Lincoln, Neb., to James and Gladys (Vavra) Skala.

Survivors: Husband, Merle, Geneva; Son, John, Shickley, Neb.; Daughters, Jamie Noel, Overland Park, Kan., and Jennifer Noel, Souix City, Iowa; Mother, Jean Skala, Crete, Neb.; Brother, Scott Skala, Crete.

Services 2 p.m. Tuesday (10/26/10), 1st Congregational United Church of Christ, Geneva. Officiating is Kim Dunker. Private family committal Wednesday at Salem Cemetery, Shickley, Neb. Visitation beginning Monday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva, family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorials to the Congregational United Church of Christ, Salem Mennonite Church, or American Red Cross Swimming.

By the Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, NE
October 24, 2010 2:36
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Nolt, Elvin N.
, 63, of Leola, entered into rest at his residence on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. He was born in W. Earl Twp., a son of the late Aaron W. and Elizabeth (Groff) Nolt. He was the husband of Lydia M. (Martin) Nolt.

Elvin was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference. He was a farmer and restorer of horse drawn carriages.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his 4 sons, Leon M. Nolt at home, Mervin M., husband of Darla (Weaver) Nolt, of Iowa, Elvin N. Jr., husband of Rose Ann (Burkholder) Nolt of Leola, and David M. Nolt at home; 2 daughters, Anna M., wife of John R. Martin, of Iowa, and Ellen M., wife of Matthew H. Eberly of Leola; 15 grandchildren; brother, Aaron J., husband of Verna (Sensenig) Nolt of New Holland; and 4 sisters, Ellen N., wife of Lloyd Hoover of Ephrata, Katie N., wife of Henry Zimmerman of Lititz, Anna N., wife of Moses B. Sensenig of East Earl, and Lydia N., wife of Paul Horning of Ephrata.

He was preceded in death by an infant son and grandchild.
 
A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM, on Sunday, September 5, at the late residence, 309 N. Hershey Ave., Leola. Funeral services will be held at 9 AM, on Monday from the late residence, with further services at 9:30 AM, from the Groffdale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference). Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 9/4/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Nolt, Esther G. Musser
, 88, of 479 Spring Grove Road, East Earl, PA, entered into rest, Nov. 24, 2010, at home. She is survived by her husband Elam W. Nolt to whom she was married for 67 years on Nov 13. Born in Brecknock Twp., she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Annie (Good) Musser. Esther was a homemaker and a member of Centerville Mennonite Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are her children: Arlene, married to Donald Groff, Stevens, Marian, widow of Robert Groff, East Earl, Marvin, married to Rhoda (Kolb) Nolt, Stevens, Dorothy, married to Dale Weaver, East Earl, Lois, married to Ivan Sensenig, Lebanon, Arthur, married to Erla (Sensenig) Nolt, MI, Carl, married to Joyce (Nolt) Nolt, Peach Bottom, Warren, married to Lois (Graybill) Nolt, MN, and James, married to Rosene (Nolt) Nolt, Peach Bottom; 40 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, and a sister Anna Musser, Ephrata.

She was preceded in death by five sisters and a grandson, Daryl Nolt.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. at Centerville Mennonite Church, with Bishop Harold Good, Bishop Wilmer Weaver, Roy Zimmerman and Brenden Weaver officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at the Church. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements with Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 11/26/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Nolt, Esther G. Musser, 88, of East Earl, PA, died November 24, 2010, at home. Born in Brecknock Twp., she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Annie (Good) Musser.

She is survived by her husband Elam W. Nolt to whom she was married for 67 years on Nov 13. Esther was a member of Centerville Mennonite Church.

Surviving, in addition to her husband Elam and children: Arlene, married to Donald Groff, Stevens, PA; Marian, widow of Robert Groff, East Earl, PA; Marvin, married to Rhoda (Kolb) Nolt, Stevens, PA; Dorothy, married to Dale Weaver, East Earl, PA; Lois, married to Ivan Sensenig, Lebanon, PA;   Arthur, married to Erla (Sensenig) Nolt, MI; Carl, married to Joyce (Nolt) Nolt, Peach Bottom, PA; Warren, married to Lois (Graybill) Nolt, MN, and James, married to Rosene (Nolt) Nolt, Peach Bottom, PA; 40 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, and a sister Anna Musser, Ephrata, PA.

She was preceded in death by five sisters & a grandson, Daryl Nolt.

Funeral services was November 29, 2010 at Centerville Mennonite Church, with Bishop Harold Good, Bishop Wilmer Weaver, Roy Zimmerman and Brenden Weaver officiating. Interment was in the Centerville Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Nolt, Ira H.
, 73, of New Holland, entered into rest at his residence on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. He was born in Earl Twp., a son of the late Elam B. and Katie M. (Horning) Nolt.

He is the husband of Mary (Newswanger) Nolt, to whom he was married for 51 years. Ira was a member of the Virginia Conference Old Order Mennonite Church. He was a former farmer and millworker for Walter-Jackson Lumber Company.

Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 sons, Ralph N. Nolt at home, Landis N., husband of Erma (Nolt) Nolt of Shiloh, OH, and Marcus N., husband of Sara (Martin) Nolt of Curtis, WI; 11 daughters, Lucinda N. Nolt at home, Katie, wife of Raymond Shirk of Ephrata, Wilma, wife of Enos Zimmerman of Ephrata, Helen, wife of David Weaver of Ephrata, Ruth N. Nolt of Cerulean, KY, Elsie, wife of Lloyd Horning of Cerulean, KY, Dorcas, wife of Lester Zimmerman of Pembroke, KY, Louise, wife of James Nolt of Hopkinsville, KY, Alma, wife of Nathanael Nolt of Elkton, KY, Marilyn, wife of Paul Weaver of Pembroke, KY, and Suetta, wife of Aaron Hoover of Curtis, WI; 84 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Anna Stauffer of New Holland, Emma Shirk of Kutztown, and Lucy Martin of Penn Yan, NY.

He was preceded in death by 6 brothers, Harvey, Irvin, Titus, Ivan, and Willis Nolt, and an infant brother; 2 sisters, Lydia Leid and Eva Hoover; and 3 grandchildren.

A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, Sunday, July 25, from the late residence, 146 Goods Rd., New Holland. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 AM on Monday from the late residence, with further services at 9:30 AM from the Martindale Old Order Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/22/2010
Lancaster, PA
From: Robert Fish



Nolt, Jonas Z.
, 78, of 165 N. Hershey Ave., Leola, died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at home after a yearlong illness. Born in West Earl Township, he was the son of the late Peter Z. and Lydia (Zimmerman) Nolt. He was married 56 years Nov. 11th to Mary F. (Sauder) Nolt. He was a farmer and a member of the Groffdale Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving in addition to his wife are: 13 children, James married to Barbara M. (Stauffer) Nolt, Stevens, Anna married to Henry R. Hoover, New Holland, Edna married to Lloyd N. Reiff, Shippensburg, Esther married to Carl H. Hoover, New Holland, Ivan married to Anna R. (Zimmerman) Nolt, Orchard, IA, Jonas Jr. married to Pauline O. (Shirk) Nolt, East Earl, Lydia married to Wilmer R. Zimmerman, Shelby, OH, Mary married to Luke N. Zimmerman, Lititz, Alta married to David W. Zimmerman, East Earl, Mervin married to Erma S. (Weaver) Nolt, Lester married to Arlene N. (Nolt) Nolt, both Leola, Raymond married to Ruth N. (Brubacher) Nolt, Ephrata, Earl married to Esther Z. (Nolt) Nolt, Charles City, IA; 94 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

A grandson, Kenneth Reiff, and a brother, Reuben Z. Nolt, preceded him in death.

The viewing will be Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. at the late home. The funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at 9 a.m. from the late home with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the Groffdale Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale Church Road, Leola, with Bishop Ben Martin officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Intelligencer Journal - 11/24/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Nolt, Lydia M.
, 61, of 284 Rancks Church Road, New Holland, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital, after a short illness.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Daniel B. and Lizzie (Martin) Nolt. She worked most of her life as a domestic housekeeper.

She was a member of Weaverland Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving are eight sisters, Frances M. Martin and Hettie M., married to Charles Sagner both of New Holland, Lena M. Hoover of Denver, Jennie M. Nolt of Blue Ball, Susan M. Zimmerman of Roaring Springs, Rebecca M. Nolt of Lancaster, Ida M., married to Noah Martin of Newville, and Edna M. Nolt, with whom she resided; five brothers, John M., married to Barbara (Sensenig) Nolt and Menno M., married to Mabel (Burkholder) Nolt both of New Holland, Isaac M., married to Rebecca (Hoover) Nolt of Latham, MO, Elam M., married to Sarah (Zimmerman) Nolt of East Earl, and Luke M., married to Alma (Burkholder) Nolt of Ephrata; 112 nieces and nephews; and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are three brothers, Henry, Ammon, and Weaver Nolt.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 11 at 8:45 a.m. at the home of Menno Nolt, 282 Rancks Church Road, New Holland, with further services at 9:30 a.m. at Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Ben F. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Viewing will be held at the home of Menno Nolt on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/8/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Nolt, Lydia W.
, 89, of Ephrata, entered into rest at Fairmount Homes, on Friday evening, May 7, 2010.

She was born in Earl Township, a daughter of the late Menno H. and Annie Z. Wenger Nolt.

She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, and is survived by nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Noah, Menno, Henry and Aaron Nolt and by her sisters Lizzie, Lena and Anna Mary Nolt and Emma Hoover.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, May 11 at Wheat Ridge Chapel at Fairmount Homes. The funeral service will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday at Wheat Ridge Chapel with further services at 9:30 at Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference) with Bishop Curvin Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.

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

Intelligencer Journal - 5/10/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Nolt, Mildred M. Newswanger


Mildred M. Nolt, 62, of 291 Black Creek Rd., East Earl, died Monday, July 26, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Melvin S. Nolt.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of Eli N. Newswanger, New Holland and the late Emma (Martin) Newswanger.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Honey Brook Mennonite Church.

In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by six children: Mervin married to Florence (Good), Cambridge Springs; Dorcas married to Lewis Zimmerman, New Holland; Rosanne married to Merle Sensenig, Schaefferstown; Nicholas married to Jolene (Sauder), Narvon; Thelma married to Wesley Weaver, Ewing, IL; and Malinda married to Stanley Boll, Mt. Airy, MD; 16 grandchildren; and six siblings: John Daniel Newswanger, Newville; Arlene married to Phares Shirk, Narvon; Emma married to Edwin Reiff, Leola; Lena Mae married to Lewis Leid, Narvon; Eli Newswanger, Brownstown and Mary Ann married to Paul Burkholder, New Holland.

She was preceded in death by three stillborn children.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, July 30, at 10 AM at the Honey Brook Mennonite Church with Bishop Wilmer N. Weaver, Elmer W. Martin, Duane H. Martin and J. Mark Hostetter officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewings will be held at the church on Thursday from 2 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

LancasterOnLine
Lancaster, PA, July 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Nolt, Raymond M.
, 74, of New Holland, entered into rest at Ephrata Community Hospital, on Monday, October 18, 2010.

He was born in East Earl Twp., a son of the late Paul B. and Lydia Ann (Martin) Nolt. He was the husband of Florence (Kilmer) Nolt.

Raymond was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference) and was a retired farmer.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Marvin K., husband of Elsie (Reiff) Nolt of New Holland, Alta K., wife of Raymond S. Nolt of Shiloh, OH, and Barbara K., wife of Aaron Z. Fox of Shippensburg; 28 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and his siblings, Martha, wife of Harvey Hoover of Liberty, KY, Esther, wife of Edwin Zimmerman of New Holland, Irwin, husband of Lena Mae (Zimmerman) Nolt of East Earl, Verna Shirk of New Holland, Almeta, wife of Ervin Sensenig of Shiloh, OH, Norman, husband of Lena (Sensenig) Nolt of Mifflinburg, Sue Etta, wife of Paul Garman of Martinsburg, and Ella Mae, wife of Ervin M. Zimmerman of Ephrata.

Raymond was preceded in death by a daughter, Ellen Sauder, 2 grandsons, 1 step grandson, and sister, Anna Mary Reiff.

A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 on Thursday, October 21, at the late residence, 290 S. Shirk Rd., New Holland. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM, on Friday from the late residence, with further services at 9:30 AM from the Groffdale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference). Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

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

LancasterOnLine, Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Nunemaker, Miriam R. Harter
, 89, of Wakarusa, IN died January 28, 2010 at the same place from natural causes.  She was born July 1, 1920 at Wakarusa, IN to Earl and Bertha Harter.  On March 8, 1941 at Wakarusa, IN she was married to Willis Nunemaker, who was born march 4, 1920 and survives.

Surviving are children, Paul (Melba) Nunemaker, Sharon (Allen) Brooks, Lowell (Virginia) Nunemaker, Don (Shirley)Nunemaker, Glen (Jill) Nunemaker, Linda Nunemaker, daughter-in-law, Jan Nunemaker, 14 grandchildren,  15 great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, a sister, Letha Swanson and a brother, Wayne (Barbara) Harter.

A son, Ron Nunemaker, a granddaughter, Kari Nunemaker, and a sister, Violet (Edward) Schrock preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 31, 2010 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN with burial in Olive Cemetery, Elkhart Co., IN.

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


Nussbaum, Leroy "Red",
age 78, of Orrville, OH died January 27, 2010 at Orrville Pointe. He was born in Dalton, OH on August 5, 1931 to Levi and Nettie (Amstutz) Nussbaum.

Red had been employed by Tscheigg Drainage, Ralph Mumaw Trucking, and Three Seventeen Corporation. He enjoyed putting together puzzles, visits with his brother in Arizona, sharing pictures of his trips, and bluegrass music.

He is survived by two brothers, Harold (Nancy) Nussbaum of Orrville, OH and Vernon (Ruth) Nussbaum of Scottsdale, AZ; two sisters, Harriet (Ray) Nobilt of Wooster, OH and Edie (Don) Potter of Orrville, OH and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Red was preceded in death by six brothers, Lavern, Marion, Orrie, Adrian, John, and Merlin and one sister, Delphia Linder. 

Memorial Service was January 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Kidron Mennonite Church with Pastor Thomas Dunn officiating. Family graveside services will be held prior in the Kidron Mennonite Cemetery.
Source: Obit Files of Spidell Funeral Home, Mount Eaton, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Nussbaum, Merlin W.
, 52, of Leola, PA, died July 25, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster Co., Mount Joy, PA He was born in Decatur, IN to Reuben D. and Estelle (Neuenschwander) Nussbaum. He was married to Sharon (Sheri) (Wise) Nussbaum. He was a member of New Covenant Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA, where he was a Sunday school teacher

He is survived by his wife; his mother; ten children, Cindi M. (Duane) Lapp of Felton, Delaware; Holli D. (Daniel W.) Oberholtzer of Manheim, PA; Heidi J. (Richard C.) Sawyers of Millersville, PA; Philip W.; Patricia; Abigail M.; Peter S.; John P.; Naomi L.; and Grace R. Nussbaum, all at home; one granddaughter, Kylie Jo Oberholtzer; three brothers, Arthur (Carolyn) Nussbaum of Berne, IN; and Denver (Jane) Nussbaum; and Marvin (Lisa) Nussbaum, both or Monroe,IN; and two sisters, Arlene (John) Amstutz of Geneva,IN; and Sharon (Tim) Stine of Panasoffkee, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral service was July 29,1010 at Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl, PA. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: Berene Tri-County News, Berne,IN, Jul 28, 2010 and
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 7/27/2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Nussbaum, Roy M.


GOSHEN -- Roy M. Nussbaum, 78, died Wednesday [December 29, 2010] at Greencroft Healthcare. He had been in failing health the past two years.

He was born July 24, 1932, in West Lebanon, Ohio, to the late Amos and Persis (Amstutz) Nussbaum. He married Florence Hershberger Aug. 13, 1955, in Garden City, Mo. She survives.

Also surviving are daughters Kay (Terry) Shue of Kidron, Ohio, and Rhonda (Roger) Yoder of Goshen; grandchildren Bethany (Scott) Nussbaum, Krista (Craig) Mast, Kelsey Shue, Matthew (Chelsey) Yoder and Amanda Yoder; twin sister Ruth (Delvin) Nussbaum of Orrville, Ohio; and brothers Milan (Laura) Chovan and Emil (Nancy) Chovan, both of Massillon, Ohio, and John Bocko of Dayton, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by sister Ann Zimmer and brother Dan Bocko.

A 1950 graduate of Dalton High School, he did voluntary service in Kansas City from 1951 to 1952. A longtime resident of Kidron, he was a volunteer fireman for more than 10 years. A Goshen resident since 1986, Mr. Nussbaum drove trucks for more than 50 years, most recently for Nickles Bakery. After retiring in 1997, he worked part time as a greeter at Meijer, Goshen. He did voluntary service in 1986 to 1987 for Mennonite Board of Missions at Guest House, Elkhart. He was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday in the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church and one hour prior to Saturday's 2 p.m. service in the church. Saturday's 2 p.m. funeral service will be conducted at College Mennonite Church with pastors Ron Kennel and Betty Hochstetler officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Mission Network or College Mennonite Church Jubilee Fund.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 30, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Nussbaum, Roy Matthew, 78, of Goshen, Elkhart Co. IN died December 29, 2010 at the same place.  He was born July 24, 1932  at West Lebanon, Ohio. On August 13, 1955 in Garden City, MO he was married to Florence Hershberger, who survives.

Surviving are children, Kay (Terry) Shue and Rhonda (Roger) Yoder, 5 grandchildren, a twin sister, Ruth (Delvin) Nussbaum; brothers, Milan (Laura) Chovan, Emil (Nancy) Chovan, and John Bocko.

A sister, Ann Zimmer and a brother, Dan Bocko preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 1, 2011 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Heidi King, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Nyce, Clarence F.
, 89, of Pipersville, PA died December 16, 2010 at Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA.  He was born June 25, 1921 in W. Rockhill Twp., Bucks Co., PA to Wilson and Katie (Nase) Frank.  On June 25, 1949 he was married to Blanche R. Rice.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Darlene Frank, San Francisco, California; a son, C. Merrill Nyce, wife Gwen, Perkasie, PA; a daughter, Beverly Delp, husband Laverne, Harrisonburg, Virginia; a son, L. Gerald Nyce, wife Cindy, Blooming Glen, PA; and a son, Timothy Nyce, wife Terri, Perkasie, PA,; 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, a step-sister, Elizabeth Good, husband Glen, of France; a sister Grace Barndt, Telford, PA; a foster sister, Elvira Unruh & husband Paul, Delaware; and a foster sister, Geraldine Watson, New York.

His adoptive parents, Oliver & Susie Nyce, first wife, Sara Bergey; five brothers, Willis, Henry, Charles, Norman and Paul Frank, and three sisters, Mae Frank, Esther Brandis, and Bernice Frank preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 18, 2010 at Deep Run Mennonite Church East, Perkasie, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Lois Ann Wismer, Perkasie, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Nyce, Paul Moyer
, 87, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died May 14, 2010 at the same place from Primary Degenerative Dementia.  He was born October 23, 1922 at Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA to Howard H. and Mary L. (Moyer) Nyce.

Surviving are brother, Carl Nyce and wife Eva; brother, Arnold Nyce and wife Mary Ellen; 6 nephews, 3 nieces, and a close friend, Alma Bauer.

A brother, Lawrence Nyce, a sister, Leonora Nyce, and an infant nephew  preceded him in death.

He was a lifetime farmer.

Memorial services were held May 19, 2010 at Plains Mennonite Church, Hatfield, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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



Oberholtzer, Adin K.
, 76, of Stevens, entered into rest at Ephrata Community Hospital on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Born in Leacock Township, he was the son of the late Aaron L. and Katie S. (Kreider) Oberholtzer and the husband of Anna Mary (Eberly) Oberholtzer.

A salesman, he was a member of Springville Mennonite Church, Ephrata Township. In addition to his wife, Adin is survived by his seven children: James E., married to Marian W. (Zimmerman) Oberholtzer; Mark E., married to Linda W. (Martin) Oberholtzer; Irene E., married to David Richard; Clair E., married to Linda E. (Weaver) Oberholtzer; Edith E., married to Jerry B. Martin; Adin E., married to Karen L. (Hurst) Oberholtzer; and Anna E., married to Myron Miller; 43 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers: Paul, married to Esther Mae (Weaver) Oberholtzer, Maylon, married to Edna Mae (Zimmerman) Oberholtzer, and Nathan, married to Miriam (Nolt) Oberholtzer; and two sisters: Mary, married to Ivan Nolt and Cathryn Oberholtzer.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, Aaron and John, and his sister, Martha.

A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Tuesday, July 6, at Midway Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, at 9:15 AM at Midway Reception Center with further services at 10:00 AM at the Springville Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/6/2010
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish



Oberholtzer, Della R. Landis
, 85, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA died February 18, 2010, at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in January 25, 1925, in East Hempfield Twp. Lancaster Co., PA to Harnish H. and Selena B. (Brubaker) Landis. She was the wife of the late Wilmer S. Oberholtzer who died December 4, 2007.

Della was a member of Hammer Creek Mennonite Church where she taught adult Sunday School classes for many years.

Survived by one daughter, Carolyn, wife of Clair E. Martin of Lititz, PA eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Also one sister, Selena Stauffer of Lancaster, PA survives.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lois Weaver, two brothers, Raymond and D. Isaac Landis and four sisters: Iva, Roberta, Vera Landis and Alma Fox.

Funeral service was February 24, 2010 at the Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, with Sam Burkholder and Allen Rust officiating. Interment will follow in the Hammer Creek Mennonite cemetery, Lititz, PA.
Source: LOL February 20, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Oester, David "Gord" Gordon
, 72, of Springs, Somerset Co., PA died July 1, 2010 at Meyersdale, Somerset Co., PA.  He was born November 27, 1937 at Springs, PA to Lewis and Ruth (Miller) Oester.  He was married to Lois M. Deemer, who survives.

Surviving are a stepson, Larry Householder; two stepdaughters, Linda Laurinatis and Pamela Shatraw, 11 step-grandchildren, and 8 step-great-grandchildren, and a brother, Jim Oester.

His first wife, Sandy (Gortner) Oester and a stepson, Harry Householder preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held July 4, 2010 at Springs Mennonite Church, Springs, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Springs Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Olweiler, Jr., Francis L.
, 89, of Elizabethtown, PA  died April 2, 2010 in his residence. He was born in Springettsbury Twp. to the late Francis L., Sr. and Viola E. (Withers) Olweiler.

He was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church, Hershey, PA and the Elizabethtown American Legion. Additionally, he was a member of many area bands including the New Cumberland Town Band. He was a retired foreman for the former Olmstead Air Force Base, Middletown and a WWII Army Air Corps veteran.

Survived by his wife Kathleen (Haskell) Olweiler; four sons, Mark, Ross, Francis L., III, and Nathan H.; a daughter Sandra Lee Horne; his step-mother Dorothy Olweiler all of Elizabethtown, PA; a sister, Mariana Allen of Elizabethtown, PA; three brothers, Chester R. of Cornwall, J. Phillip of Hilton Head, SC and Jacob Nissley of Elizabethtown, PA; 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Private services were held at the convenience of the family.
Source: LOL April 4, 2010.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler


Olson, David Cornelius, Sr.
, 88, of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO died May 4, 2010 at the same place.  He was born August 29, 1921 at Fergus Fall, Minnesota to Conrad and Olga Olson.  In 1944 he was married to Dorothy Pomeroy, who died September 11, 2008.

Surviving are children, Mark & Joan Olson; David & Doris Olson; and Steve & Leng Leng Olson; 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

David's full-time work and major passion from 1944-1987 was an editor of Christian publications. From 1947-1976, he created, award-winning weekly
publications designed for a wide variety of ages, from young children, older youth, and adults. Although these were officially published by the Baptist denomination in which he grew up, they were distributed widely through other channels, including Gospel Light Publications to Sunday schools of many denominations. He served as editor of "World Vision" Magazine from 1978-1987. After retirement Dave poured endless energy and creative imagination into researching and developing a church-related tutoring program for school-age children called Pikes Peak One+One.

Memorial services were held May 10, 2010 at Beth-El Mennonite Church Colorado Springs, CO. His body was cremated.

Submitted by: Jeanette Martin, Colorado Springs, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Oswald, Voyce Jean Waltermeyer
, 57, of Kalona, IA died January 9, 2010 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa.  She was born August 13, 1952 at Pender, Nebraska to ______ and VonDell (Hasenkamp) Waltermeyer.  On June 17, 1970 at Beemer, Nebraska she was married to Lonny Oswald, who survives.

Surviving are her mother, children, Corey & Dana Oswald; Kevin & Gwen Oswald; and Clark & Libby Oswald; 5 grandchildren, two brothers, Rick Waltermeyer, and Wade & Suzanne Waltermeyer, and a sister, Gina Fisher.

Her father preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 13, 2010 at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church Kalona, Johnson County, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Marcia Miller
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Otto, Edna Marie Lee


Edna Marie Otto 76, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Raymond Chupp residence, 2615 N. & 700 E. Kokomo with Bishop Marvin Otto officiating. Burial will follow in Christner Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday afternoon and evening at the Raymond Chupp residence.

Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, Greentown, Indiana, assisted the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Otto was born November 14, 1933, in Arthur. She was the daughter of James and Sarah (Miller) Lee. She married Simon Otto on April 16, 1953. He survives.

Also surviving are eight children, Delores Hostetler and husband Lester, Ed Otto and wife Rachel, Paul Otto and wife Sarah, and Dan Otto and wife Martha, all of Kokomo, Clara Cook and husband Paul of Arthur, Irma Chupp and husband Raymond of Kokomo, Verna Hostetler and husband Ray of Tuscola, and Nada Miller and husband Jeffrey of Arcola; 40 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Alta Yoder and husband John of Arthur, Anna Miller and husband Velvon of LaGrange, Indiana, Esther Schlabach and husband Willard of Ava, and Bertha Yoder of Arthur; a brother, Lester Lee and wife Mary Ellen of Arthur; a brother-in-law, Adlai Yoder of Atwood; and nine stepbrothers and stepsisters, Effie Troyer, Mary Troyer, Ida Beachy, Dan Yoder, Clarence Yoder, Alice Yoder, Ada Mae Yoder, Ernest Yoder, and Esther Miller.

Mrs. Onto was preceded in death by her parents; a stillborn daughter; a great-grandson, Brayden Hostetler; a brother, Ervin Lee; four stepbrothers, Amos Yoder, Ervin Yoder, Raymond Yoder, and Levi Yoder; and two stepsisters, Susie Lehman and Annie Yoder.

She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Arthur Graphic Clarion
April 21, 2010
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Otto, Kurtis Eugene


Kurtis Eugene Otto, infant son of Mervin and Lou Ida Otto of Sullivan, was stillborn at 11:23 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon.

Visitation was held Saturday afternoon and again on Sunday morning at Trinity Christian Fellowship in rural Arthur. Funeral services were held at Sunday morning at the church with Rev. Wilbur Gingerich officiating. Burial was in Trinity Christian Fellowship Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home assisted with arrangements

Kurtis is survived by his parents, Mervin J. and Lou Ida Otto of Sullivan; seven siblings, Cynthia, Delbert, LaWayne, Valerie, Virgil, LaWanda, and Rochelle; maternal grandparents, Leroy and Sarah Jane Otto of Tuscola; and his paternal grandfather, Jerry Otto Jr. of Arcola.
      
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents and his paternal grandmother, Annie Marie Otto.
     
Kurtis's parents are members of Trinity Christian Fellowship in Arthur.

The Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
11-03-2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover  Martin
 


Otto, Mary Lucille Gingerich

Dec. 6, 1922-Dec. 2, 2010


KOKOMO - Mary Lucille (Gingerich) Otto, 87, died Thursday at 2:45 p.m. at her residence.

She married Henry J. Otto Dec. 6, 1945, in Kokomo. He died Aug. 7, 1992.

She is survived by three sons, Elmer (Treva) Otto, and Marvin (Mary) Otto, both of Kokomo, and Omer (Kathy) Otto, Greentown; and a daughter, Diane Smith, Kokomo.

Visitation for family and friends will be today from 2 to 8 p.m. and all day Sunday at the Elmer Otto residence, 4610 N. 600 East, Kokomo, where the funeral service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday.

Burial will follow in Christner Cemetery, Kokomo.

Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, Greentown, is assisting with arrangements.

Goshen News, Goshen, IN
December 3, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Oyer, Margaret Birky
, 85, of Cheona, IL died July 3, 2010.  She was born September 19, 1924.  On August 29, 1945 she was married to Verle Oyer, who was born September 8, 1920 and died February 10, 2003.

Surviving are children, Curtis Oyer, Christine Oyer, and Gordon Oyer.

Memorial services were held July 7, 2010  at East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL with burial in East Bend Memorial Gardens, Fisher, IL.

Submitted by: Angie Beachey, Fisher, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Oyer, Viola Stauffer
, 90, of Gibson City, IL died May 11, 2010 at the same place.  She was born November 3, 1919 at Milford, Nebraska.  On September 4, 1944 she was married to Vilas Oyer, who died March 16, 2010.

Surviving are children, Jerry S. (Susie) Oyer, Kenneth R. (Marcia) Oyer, Anna Marie Oyer, and Helen Mae (Edward) Amberg, 4 grandchildren,  and 2 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 15, 2010 at East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, IL with burial in East Bend Memorial Gardens, Fisher, IL.

Submitted by: Angie Beachey, Fisher, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Pankratz, Mildred Denniston
, 79, of Reedley, CA died December 26, 2010 at Turlock, CA.  She was born December 16, 1931.  On June 5, 1950 at Monmouth, CA she was married to F. Carl Pankratz, who was born March 1, 1919 and died May 15, 2007.

Surviving are children, Sheila Bonds, Sharon Perez, Mark & Joyce Pankratz, and Eric & Lori Pankratz, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Burial services were held December 29, 2010 at Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.

Submitted by: Dee Patrick
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Peachey, Dennis Lee
, 60, died  Jan. 14, 2010 I Tracy, Calif., He was born and raised in Belleville, PA to Raymond and Ethel (Zook) Peachey.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Tracy, Calif.; a daughter, Celia Peachey, of New York, N.Y.; a son Neil Peachey, of Tracy, Calif.; stepchildren, Brian Stoddard and Lisa Bluford, both of Tracy, Calif.; sisters, Joyce Yoder and husband Jesse, of Belleville, PA Parlis Myer and husband the late John Myer, of Conestoga, PA; brothers, Ronald Peachey and wife Velma, of Belleville, PA; Timothy Peachey and wife Helen, of Belleville, PA; Wilbur Peachey and wife Esther, of Winsfield, PA; Conrad Peachey and wife Donna, of Shippensburg, PA and Kenneth Peachey, of Harrisonburg, Va.

He was a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, of Harrisonburg, Va. After college, he served three years in Bolivia under Mennonite Central Committee.  A memorial service was March 6, 2010, at the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville, PA.
Source: The Sentinal, Lewiston, PA January 23, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Peachey, Sylvan L.
, 53, of Belleville, PA died Feb. 27, 2010, at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. He was born Sept. 24, 1956, in Lewistown, to Chris B. & Nannie M. Swarey Peachey and two stepmothers, Rebecca Wengerd Peachey and Mary Raber Peachey.

He is survived by his wife, Katie L. Swarey Peachey, and they were married March 17, 1977. and the following children, Titus and wife Marie Peachey, of Belleville, PA; Verna and Mark Peachey of Belleville, PA; Elsie Peachey at home, Rodney and wife Gloria Peachey, of Belleville, PA; Stephanie and husband Brad Yost of Starbuck, Minn., Shelia and fiance Darren Peachey at home, Anthony Peachey at home. Also surviving, 11 grandchildren; five brothers, Benjamin and wife Sadie Peachey of Turbotville, PA; Jonas and wife Susie Peachey of McVeytown, PA; Crist and wife Kate Peachey of Belleville, PA; Amos and wife Janelle Peachey of Belleville, PA; Thomas and wife Bonnie Peachey, of Blackville, S.C.; sisters, Ella Peachey, Belleville, PA; Sarah and husband Ammon Peachey of Belleville, PA; Emma and husband David Wengerd of Lewisburg, PA; Mary and husband Vernon Peachey of Rochelle, Va., Melinda and husband Jesse Poight of Allensville, PA; Naomi and husband Mark Martin of Carson City, Mich., Esther and husband John Zimmerman of Barron, Wis., Nancy and husband Curvin and Susie Peachey both of Lime Springs, Iowa.

He was a member of Rock Haven Mennonite Church.  Funeral service was March 3, 2010 at the Rock Haven Mennonite Church with ministers Sylvan Yoder, Henry Swarey and Stanton Schmidt officiating. Burial was  in the Rock Haven Mennonite cemetery, Belleville, PA
Source: The Sentinal, Lewistown, PA March 1, 2010
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler



Peters, Ardean James
, 68, of York, NE died March 23, 2010 at Henderson, NE.  He was born January 29, 1942 at Henderson, NE to Olga Peters.  He was married to Bette Tonniges.

Surviving are his mother, his wife, a son, Garet (Traci) Peters, 2 daughters, Lisette (Eric) Liudahl and Stacey (Mark) Michels, and 5 grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 27, 2010 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church York, York Co., NE with burial in York's Greenwood Cemetery, York, NE.

Submitted by: Tanya Thieszen, Henderson, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


Petersheim, Elva J.


March 12, 1946 - Dec. 7, 2010

TOPEKA -- Elva J. Petersheim, 64, of Topeka, died on Tuesday (Dec. 7, 2010) at his home.

He was born March 12, 1946, in LaGrange County to Jacob and Sarah (Shrock) Petersheim. On Dec. 1, 1966, he married Lydia Mae Miller. She survives.

Daughters Katie Mae (Daniel) Miller of Lagrange and Mariam Petersheim of Middlebury; sons Jacob (Esther) Petersheim, Samuel (Ida Sue) and David (Barbara) Petersheim, both of Lagrange, Tobie (Malinda) and Ezra (Minerva) Petersheim and John (Carolyn) Petersheim; sisters Mary (Melvin) Hershberger of Topeka, Elsie Kurtz of Millersburg, Ida Mae (Lorenzo) Romano of Goshen, Ruby (Marvin) Graber of Lagrange and Katie (Perry) Mast of Topeka; and 51 grandchildren survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter; brothers-in-law Samuel Miller and Maneilius Kurtz; and sister LeAnna Miller.

Visitation will be all day today at the Vernon Miller residence, 6805 West 400 South, Topeka, where the funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 9, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Plank, Anna Mast


Anna Plank, 86, of rural Arthur passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2010, at her residence.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at the family residence with Bishop Amos Bontrager officiating. Burial was in Yoder Cemetery in rural Arthur. Visitation was anytime before the funeral at the family residence, Edwards Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Plank was born February 20, 1924, in Arthur. She was a daughter of Andrew L, and Lydia (Schrock) Mast. She married Joni Plank on December 7, 1944, in Arthur. He survives.

Also surviving are four children, Carolyn Plank of Arthur, Rosmary Yoder and husband Eli of Arcola, Sara Mae Stutzman and husband Ervin of Sullivan, and Marlin J. Plank and wife Edna Fern of  Arthur; 27 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren: one brother, Fred Mast and wife Mary of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania; one sister, Sovilla Gingerich and husband Elva of Arthur; two sisters-in-law, Lois Mast of Carmi and Mary Ann Mast of Arthur; and one brother-in-law, Abe Gingerich of  Arthur.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one great-granddaughter, Sharon Yoder; four brothers, William, Jonas, Levi, and Joe Mast; and two sisters, Sarah Gingerich and Rebecca Hochstedler.

Mrs. Plank was a homemaker and member of the Old Order Amish Faith.

Arthur Graphic Clarion
April 7, 2010
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL



Plank, Jonas J.

      
Jonas J. Plank, 83, of Arthur passed away at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, at his residence.
      
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the Otto Center in rural Arthur with Bishop Marion Miller officiating. Burial will be in Otto Cemetery. Visitation was any time prior to the funeral at the Otto Center. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
      
Mr. Plank was born June 10, 1927, in Plain City, Ohio. He was a son of John C. and Clara Helmuth Plank. He married Gertie Yutzy on October 14, 1948, in Arthur. She survives.
      
Also surviving are six children, Louise Kauffman and husband Dale of Arthur, Millie Otto and husband Erwin of Arthur, Ferne Herschberger of Arthur, Barbara Gingerich and husband Elmer of Sullivan, Marx Jay Plank and wife Cathy of Arthur, and LaDonna Schrock and husband Dennis of Arthur; a brother, Andy Plank of Michigan; 17 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
      
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, seven brothers, one son-in-law, two grandsons, and two great-grandchildren.
      
Mr. Plank was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

The Arthur Graphic
8/10/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Plank, Lena B. Yoder
, 91, of Arthur died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Ira Plank residence.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Ira Plank residence. Visitation was held Saturday afternoon, July 17. Burial was in Yoder Cemetery, Arthur. Arrangements were made by McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan.

Mrs. Plank was born October 31, 1918, in Arthur. She was the daughter of Ben C. and Katie F. (Yoder) Yoder. She married Lonnie Plank on December 7, 1939, in Douglas County. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1944.

She was a member of the Old Order Amish.

She is survived by her son, Ira Plank and his wife Verna of Arthur, and a daughter, Lorene Miller and her husband Menno of Arcola; 15 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
07-21-2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin



Plank, Mildred Geneva Wenger
, 93, of Harrisonburg, passed away at 2:25 Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 5, 2010, at Oak Lea Nursing Home.

A daughter of the late Oscar E. and Bessie Heatwole Wenger, she was born on Sept. 21, 1916, in Rockingham County and graduated from Eastern Mennonite School. Mrs. Plank had formerly made her home in Mesa, Ariz., for 16 years and Scottdale, Pa., for 28 years prior to returning to Harrisonburg in 1987. She was a member of the Lindale Mennonite Church.

Her special ministry in life was her concern for others, as witnessed by countless friends she entertained and the handwritten letters and notes to friends in their times of joy and sorrow. She lived her life in a spirit of generosity, in the hospitality of shared food and friendship, and above all, in her love of God and family.

On Nov. 24, 1938, she married Marvin D. Plank, who preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 1988.

She is survived by two daughters, Ruby Plank Hurst and husband, Tim, of Scottdale, Pa., and Goldie Plank Kuhns and husband, Lloyd, of Akron, Pa.; two sons, Kenneth J. Plank and wife, Eloise, of Hagerstown, Md., and Sanford R. Plank and wife, Mary Ann, of Timnath, Colo.; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Edith V. Wenger, and two brothers, Linden M. and Raymond H. Wenger.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10, at Lindale Mennonite Church. Funeral services will begin at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Peg Engle and Chaplain Shirlee K. Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Daily News Record - 1/7/2010, Herald-News - 1/7/2010
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish


Pletcher, Luke L.
 
ELKHART -- Luke L. Pletcher, 82, of C.R. 3, Elkhart, died Tuesday (June 1, 2010) at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born to George and Myrtle (Bechtel) Pletcher in Elkhart on Oct. 18, 1927. On March 26, 1948, he married Ocella (Hahn) Pletcher. She survives.

Also surviving are daughter Eileen (Tom) Eby of Goshen; sons Dallas (Karen) Pletcher of Goshen and Bruce Pletcher of Elkhart; sisters Clara Rupp of Wauseon, Ohio, and Rosie (Lowell) Lambright of Middlebury; brothers Ephraim Pletcher of Goshen and Jerry (Maxine) Pletcher of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceding him in death were one brother, Morris Pletcher, and one great-great-granddaughter.

He was a dairy farmer, sexton of Olive (West) Cemetery and a member of Baugo Church of the Brethren.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (June 2, 2010) at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa. The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (June 3, 2010) at Baugo Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in Olive (West) Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Galilean Children's Home, P.O. Box 880, Liberty, KY 42539-0880. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
6/2/2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
 

Polinder, Olive Hope

   
 MIDDLEBURY -- Olive Hope Polinder, 4 months, died Friday [Jan. 22, 2010] at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

She was born Sept. 25, 2009, in Chiang Rai, Thailand, to Rustin and Lynette Polinder, who are working alongside the Akha people.

She is survived by her parents; grandparents Norm and Carol Miller of Middlebury and Ron and Colleen Polinder of Lynden, Wash.; and great-grandparents, Henry and Polly Yoder, Harriet Haak and Lois Polinder.

Olive was born prematurely at 281/2 weeks and fought valiantly for the next four months through multiple physical complications, surgeries, six different hospitals and an international flight.

Visitation and a funeral service were Sunday. Today, friends and family may gather at the Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury, at 10:30 a.m. to go in procession to an 11 a.m. graveside service at Miller Cemetery in Goshen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Siloam Fellowship, 61616 C.R. 35, Goshen, IN 46528, from which Olive's parents plan to create a scholarship fund in her memory to benefit the Akha children in the villages in Northern Thailand. Please reference Olive Memorial Fund with all donations.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 25, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin




Puffinburg, Olive Kathryn Brenneman
, 87, of Springs, PA died February 23, 2010 at Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD.  She was born March 9, 1922 at Bittinger, Garrett Co., MD to Ernest and Amelia (Schrock) Brenneman she was married to Daniel Leroy Puffinburg, who survives.

Surviving are Son: James Puffinburg, Springs, PA; Daughter: Mary Brant, husband John Brant, Springs, PA; Daughter: Lois Ann Butler, husband Ken Butler, Grantsville, MD, 10 grandchildren,  8 great-grandchildren, three brothers, Allen Brenneman, Ernest Brenneman, Jr. and Elmer Brenneman and four sisters, Ruth Headings, Lois Brenneman, Arlene Zook, and Miriam Brenneman.

Two sons, David Puffinburg and Mark Puffinburg, three sisters, Leona Beitzel,
Rhoda Miller, and Alice Brenneman, and four brothers, William Brenneman, Carl Brenneman, Alvin Brenneman, and Samuel Brenneman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 23, 2010 at Springs Mennonite Church, Springs, Somerset Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Springs Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin


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