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Sauder, Arlene Moyer, 67, of Manheim, PA died November 25, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster Co., Mount Joy, PA.  Born June 22, 1943 in Lancaster, PA to Phares H. and Mabel Wenger Moyer. Arlene was the wife of Norman L. Sauder and they observed their 48th wedding anniversary in March of this year.

Arlene was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church where she served on the kitchen committee, women's sewing circle and volunteered for short-term mission projects. She and her husband served on the board for the Mennonite and Brethren Marriage Encounter.

Survived by her husband and three sons: J. Donald husband of Twila Miller Sauder of Mount Joy, PA; Carl E. husband of Donna Miller Sauder of Pataskala, OH.; Richard L. husband of Debra Good Sauder of Bainbridge, PA; two daughters: Jean L. wife of Neal Benedict of East Petersburg, PA; Rhonda L. Sauder of St. Croix, Virgin Islands; twenty grandchildren; two sisters: Miriam wife of Ray Shenk of Lititz, PA; Julia wife of Paul Clugston of Halifax, PA; a brother Marlin Moyer of Manheim, PA and a step mother, Erla Moyer of Manheim, PA.

Funeral service was November 29, 2010 at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Interment was in the East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery East Petersburg, PA.

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Schmidt, Dorothy M. Unruh, 94, of Newton, Harvey County, Kansas died September 3, 2010 at the same place.  She was born July 11, 1916 at Newton to Harrison and Anna (Schroeder) Unruh.  On May 7, 1937 at Hillsboro, Kansas she was married to Reinhold F. Schmidt, who died April 17, 1987.

Surviving are children, Betta & Marlin Kym; Deanna & Reynold Entz; Randall & Rachel Schmidt; and Ralph & Jeanne Schmidt; 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

A daughter-in-law, Rosalie Voth Schmidt and two brothers, Chester Unruh and Allen Unruh preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held September 11, 2010 at Grace Hill Mennonite Church Whitewater, Harvey County, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Schmidt, Luella Doris Schmidt, 82, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died May 12, 2010 at the same place.  She was born October 15, 1927 at Goessel, KS.  On April 23, 1949 at Goessel, KS she was married to Eldon Schmidt, who is deceased.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Jantz, Janet (Craig) Freeman, six grandchildren, and two brothers, Arlo Schmidt and Orville Schmidt.

A daughter, Janice Kirsch, a brother, Virgil Schmidt, and a sister, Wilma Schmidt preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 15, 2010 at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston with burial in East Lawn Cemetery, Hesston.

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Schmucker, Raymond, 92, of Stryker, Williams Co., Ohio died December 13, 2010 at the same place.  He was born July 20, 1918 at Stryker, OH to Arthur and Sylvia (Burkholder) Schmucker.  He was married to Evelyn Joy Lederman.

Surviving are children, Jeanine (Roger) Stuckey; Kendra (Jerry) Bernath; and Kelly Schmucker, 2 grandchildren, and  6 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held December 16, 2010 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, OH.

 

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Schrag, Delsie Mae, 94, of Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD died July 7, 2010 at the same place. She was born May 22, 1916 in Hutchinson Co., SD to Henry and Lena (Schrag) Schrag.

Surviving is a sister-in-law, Loreene Schrag.

A brother, Clarence Schrag, sister, Velda Schrag Graber, and a brother-in-law, John P. Graber preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 10, 2010 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Schrag, Mark, 56, of Marion, SD died October 17, 2010 at Freeman, SD from pancreatic cancer.  He was born February 25, 1954 at Freeman, SD to Orlando and Verda (Preheim) Schrag.  On July 31, 1976 at Freeman, SD he was married to Audrey Tieszen. They were later divorced.

Surviving are his mother, two children, Eian Schrag and Nathan Schrag, and three brothers, Reed (Susan) Schrag; Ricky (Barb) Schrag; and John (Sara) Schrag.

Memorial services were held October 23, 2010 at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Schrock, Ervin R., 95, of Wellman, Washington Co., Iowa died August 16, 2010 at the same place.  He was born May 26, 1915 at Shickley, Nebraska (where) to (parents).  On (when) he/she was married to (who), who survives/is deceased.

Surviving Siblings: Mabel E, McKittrick, Bessie M. Swartzendruber, Bertha E. Miller, Lillie K. & C. C. Thomas, Jacob W. Schrock, Howard V. & Willeane Schrock; Esther M. & Arthur Tidley, Lydia A. and Dwight Kennel

Deceased Siblings: Raymond Schrock, Edwin Schrock, John D. Schrock, Elmer Schrock, Daniel Schrock and Fred C. Schrock.

Memorial services were held August 18, 2010 at Yoder-Powell Funeral Home Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa with burial in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery,  Kalona, Johnson Co., Iowa.

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Schrock, Ervin R.

May 26, 1915 - August 16, 2010
Ervin R. Schrock, 95, of Wellman, Iowa, died Monday, August 16, 2010, at Parkview Manor in Wellman. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Burial was in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for Mennonite Central Committee. Messages may be sent to the family at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Ervin R. Schrock was born May 26, 1915, in Shickley, Nebraska, the son of Daniel and Anna (Roth) Schrock. He grew up in Illinois and moved to Iowa in the mid 1940s. He accepted Christ in his youth and was baptized. He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church. He farmed in the Wellman and Kinross communities for 46 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed raising cattle. He moved to rural Kalona in July of 1994.

Mr. Schrock is survived by six sisters, Mabel E. McKittrick, Terre Haute, Indiana; Bessie M. Swartzendruber, Iowa City, Iowa; Bertha E. Miller, Mode, Illinois; Lillie K. Thomas, South Pasadena, California; Esther M. Tidley, Oxnard, California; Lydia A. Kennel, Monmouth, Oregon; two brothers, Jacob W. Schrock, Kalona; Howard V. Schrock, Medina, Ohio; an aunt, Ellen Roth Clark, Wayland, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Raymond P. Schrock, Edwin Schrock, John D. Schrock, Elmer Schrock, Daniel Schrock, Fred C. Schrock; and a nephew, Calvin E. Miller.

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Schrock, Fannie J. Otto
      
Fannie J. Schrock, 91, of Arthur, formerly of Cerro Gordo and Arcola, passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Mon day, November 1, 2010, at The Arthur Home.
     
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Pleasant View Church in rural Arcola with Howard Kuhns officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Pleasant View Church. Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola, is assisting with arrangements.
     
Mrs. Schrock was born on October 29, 1919, in Douglas County. She was a daughter of Jacob and Katie (Helmuth) Otto. She married Harley J. Schrock on January 22, 1948, in Arcola. He passed away on April 16, 1999.
     
She is survived by one son, Lawrence Schrock and wife Cheryl of Arcola; one daughter, Rachel Ghere and husband Ken of Cerro Gordo; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Amanda Kemp of Arcola; one brother, Elmer Otto and wife Nancy of Sullivan; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Otto of Arthur.
     
Mrs. Schrock was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Noah Otto; one sister, Elizabeth Schrock; one granddaughter, Lisa Schrock; and three great-grandchildren, Carmon Schrock, and Cody and Cameron Schrock.
     
She was a member of the Pleasant View Church in Arcola. She enjoyed word-search books and quilting.
     
Memorials may be made to the family.
 

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Schrock, Linda Lee Yankee, 63, of Goshen, IN died October 18, 2010 at Goshen General Hospital. She was born on January 8, 1947 in Olney, MD, to Harry Allen and Marylee (Taylor) Yankee. On August 26, 1967 at Goshen Church in Laytonsville, MD she married Fred Schrock, he survives.

Survivors in addition to her husband are a daughter, Ericka (Sheldon) Troyer and a son, Linfred (Gail) Schrock both of Goshen, IN; two grandchildren, Caleb and Emily Schrock; two sisters, Shirley (David) Seal of Broadway, VA and Jan Fink of Middlebury, IN; a brother, Charles (Ruth) Yankee of Millersburg, IN. She was preceded in death by her father and an infant brother, Keith Yankee. She was a member of Siloam Fellowship, Goshen, IN. Funeral service was October 21, 2010 at Siloam Fellowship, Goshen, IN conducted by Rev. Sheldon Swartz and Rev. Mel Shetler. Burial was in Miller Cemetery, Goshen, IN

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Schrock, M. Dale, 84, of Millersburg, OH died June 25, 2010, at Walnut Hills Retirement Home, Walnut Hills, OH*. He was born May 22, 1926, in Holmes County to J. Albert and Ruth (Mast) Schrock. His wife of 62 years, Martha (Funk) Schrock whom he married March 20, 1948.

He was a former member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church and New Pointe Church, and was currently attending Harvest Church of the Nazarene at Sugarcreek, OH. Survived by his wife and children, Joyce Mahaffey of Dover, A. Dean (Karen) Schrock on Vinton, OH;   Jim (Linda) Schrock of Lowpoint, Ill., Duane Schrock of Fresno, OH; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister Lucie (Lowell) Nofziger of Wadsworth, OH and brother-in-law Harry (Ruth) Gerber Jr.

He is preceded by three sisters, Doris, Carolyn and Lauretha. Celebration of Life service was June 28, 2010, at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church with Pastors Jerome Bell and Don Hamsher officiating. Family burial was held prior to the services at Walnut Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Sugarcreek, OH.

*Correction: This should be Walnut Creek, OH - from sister, Lucie Schrock Nofziger (tlm)

  

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Schrock,  Mary E.

Oct. 19, 1930 - Sept. 20, 2010

ELKHART -- Mary E. Schrock, 79, of Elkhart, died at 2:08 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Oct. 19, 1930, to Paul A. and Mima (Summers) Kauffman in Iona, Mich. She married Norman A. Schrock on Feb. 13, 1971. He died May 12, 2010.

Surviving are a daughter, Tina Current, and son, Phillip Schrock, both of Elkhart; sisters Iva Grieser of Apple Creek, Ohio, Esta Ott of Sturgis, Mich., and Rozella Hauffman of Grandville, Mich.; brothers Verlin Kauffman of Cascade, Mich., Loren Kauffman of Alto, Mich., and Dana Kauffman of Lake Dessa, Mich.; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; brother Orton Kauffman; and sister Virginia Craven.

She worked as a cook in the cafeteria in many different places -- Goshen General Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital, Jimtown School and Hubbard Hill -- and was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Sept. 22, 2010, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 23786 Sunnyside Ave., Dunlap, where the service will follow at 3 p.m. Pastor Terry Zehr will officiate. Burial will be in Olive (East) Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Sunnyside Mennonite Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

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Schrock, Mattie Chupp

Oct. 13, 1916 - Aug. 11, 2010

SOUTH BEND -- Mattie Schrock, 93, died Wednesday (Aug. 11, 2010) at Regency Place.

She was born Oct. 30, 1916, to Andrew and Susan (Bontrager) Chupp in Hutchinson, Kan. On Nov. 2, 1939, she married Albert P. Schrock in Goshen. He died March 12, 1990.

Surviving are daughters Velma (Lester) Rassi of Granger and Alberta (Walter) Johnson of Niles, Mich; sons Verlin (Ruth) Schrock of Myakka City, Fla., and James (Debbie) Schrock of Sarasota, Fla.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters Ann Yoder of Washington, Katie (Paul) Schwartzentruber of Iowa, Dema (John) Mishler of Delaware, Emma Chupp of Goshen and Millie Eicher of Indiana; and brother Andrew (Dema) Chupp of Oregon.

Sisters Lizzie and Drucilla Chupp and brothers Levi, Benjamin and Isaac Chupp are deceased.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service Tuesday at Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Pastor Ron Diener and Deacon Norm Maust will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Memorials may go to Mennonite Central Committee.

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Schrock, Norman M.
 
 ELKHART -- Norman M. Schrock, 83, of C.R. 24, Elkhart, died 4:43 p.m. Wednesday (May 12, 2010) at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born Jan. 12, 1927, to Roscoe and Susie (Martin) Schrock in Elkhart County. He married Mary (Kauffman) Schrock on Feb. 13, 1971.

Surviving are his wife; daughter Tina Current of Elkhart; son Phillip Schrock of West Virginia; brother Raymond (Barbara) Schrock of Wakarusa; and three grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Emma and Miriam Schrock; and brother Henry Schrock.

Norman was a foundry worker for Dodge Manufacturing and was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church.

Visitation will be from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday (May 16, 2010) at Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 23786 Sunnyside Ave., Dunlap, where the service will be at 1 p.m. Monday with one hour of viewing prior to the service. Pastor Terry Zehr will officiate and burial will be in Olive (East) Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the church.

 

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Schrock, Philip M., 64, Wooster, OH died March 3, 2010, at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born September 3, 1945, to Glen and Arlene Schrock in Wooster.

He was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church, Orrville, OH.

Survived by his  wife, Rayene, whom he married in 1971; daughter Sheila (Sly) Slaughter of Wooster, OH; a son, Jason of Athens, OH; three adorable grandchildren who he dearly loved, Tynia, Amari and Braylon; siblings Nancy Conrad of San Diego CA, Dave Gerber of Hesston, Kan., Dan Gerber of Chicago, Jim Schrock of Sidney, Dwight Gerber of Elkhart, Ind., and Amy Kauffman of Toledo; many nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two step-fathers.

A memorial service was March 8, 2010 at the Orrville Mennonite Church, Orrville, OH with the Rev. Bill Seymour officiating. A private family burial will be held.

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Schrock, Philip M., 64, of Wooster, Wayne Co., OH died March 3, 2010 at Columbus, Ohio.  He was born September 3, 1945 at Wooster, OH to Glen and Arlene Schrock.  In 1971 he was married to Rayene Rohrer, who survives.

Surviving are a daughter, Sheila (Sly) Slaughter, a son, Jason Schrock, 3 grandchildren, and siblings, Nancy Conrad, Dave Gerber, Dan Gerber, Jim Schrock, Dwight Gerber, and Amy Kauffman.

Memorial services were held March 8, 2010 at Orrville Mennonite Church, Orrville, Wayne Co., OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, and a sister, Maxine Miller.  A graveside service was January 19, 2010 10:00 a.m. at Shore Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Carl Horner and the Rev. Brent Eash.

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Shank, David Arthur, 86, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died October 20, 2010 at the same place.  He was born October 7, 1924 at Orrville, Wayne Co., OH to Charles L. and Crissie (Yoder) Shank.  On August 11, 1948 at Wadsworth, OH he was married to Wilma E. Hollopeter, who was born May 30, 1924 and survives.

Surviving are children, Michael (Carol Troyer) Shank; Stephen (Jean Gerber) Shank; Crissie (Tim) Buckwalter; and Rachel (Jim) Shenk, 9 grandchildren,  2 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mary Lehman and Lois Musselman.

Memorial services were held October 25, 2010 at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

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David A. Shank, mission worker on three continents, dies

David A. Shank
1924 - 2010
ELKHART, Ind. (Mennonite Mission Network)-After a lifetime of serving the church on three different continents, David Arthur Shank, 86, died Oct. 20 at his home in Goshen.

His passing came just weeks after Shank and his wife of 62 years, Wilma, were honored with the Goshen College Culture for Service Award, given in tribute for lives spent in respectful and culturally-appropriate mission work through Mennonite Mission Network and a predecessor agency in Europe and West Africa.

Ernest Oueounou, president of one of the major councils of churches in Benin, wrote in a condolence letter addressed to Shank's family and to Mennonite Church USA: "We, in Benin, have lost a pioneer in biblical and theological training. Through Dr. Shank's fervor and love for God's work, he brought together Christ's body in Benin around God's word."

In 1983, Shank taught the first ecumenical Bible training seminar in Benin at the invitation of a council that brought together all non-Catholic churches in the country. This seminar was the seed that gave birth to Benin Bible Institute where thousands of West African church leaders from more than 70 denominations have been trained.

Bonaventure Akowanou, Benin Bible Institute administrator, said: "In this painful moment of grief, following in Dr. Shank's footsteps and with his zeal for God's work, we recommit ourselves to pass on to future generations the inheritance he left us. However, we are also filled with joy because we know that we will see him again in heaven and enjoy his company for all eternity."

James R. Krabill, Mennonite Mission Network's senior executive for global ministries, served in Côte d'Ivoire with the Shanks and recently published a book of David Shank's writings titled Mission from the Margins: Selected Writings from the Life and Ministry of David A. Shank. Krabill said that the Shanks were models for him on how to take cultural context seriously when engaging in ministry.

"The Shanks have done this by becoming careful students of culture, learning the language, observing and adapting to cultural patterns, devouring the writings of European authors, dancing to sub-Saharan rhythms, and committing themselves to nurturing the growth of the church in appropriate ways in whatever context God placed them," Krabill said.

David A. Shank was born October 7, 1924, in Orrville, Ohio, the sixth child of Charles L. and Crissie [Yoder] Shank. Shank fulfilled his military duty through three years of alternative Civilian Public Service, working in soil conservation and mental health. In 1948, he graduated from Goshen College with a bachelor's degree in sociology and married Wilma E. Hollopeter, from Sharon Center, Ohio.

After David studied at Goshen (Ind.) College Biblical Seminary, he was ordained in 1950 for ministry in Belgium under the Mennonite Board of Missions, a predecessor agency to Mennonite Mission Network. The Shanks served in Belgium from 1950-1973. There, they provided emergency relief and care for war orphans, ministered to immigrants, started the first Mennonite Church in Belgium after a hiatus of nearly 350 years, and created the Brussels Mennonite Center. In 1955-56, he earned a master of divinity degree from Eastern Baptist (Pa.) Seminary. When Congo gained independence from Belgium in 1960, the Shanks began to work toward relationship-building with African-Initiated Churches.

Shank spent an interim period from 1973-76 at Goshen College working as associate professor of religion and philosophy and serving as campus minister. He also helped found Assembly Mennonite Church.

In preparation for ministry in West Africa, Shank studied William Wade Harris, one of the most significant African religious leaders of the past two centuries. Shank received a doctorate from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland) in 1983 and his book, The Prophet Harris: Black Elijah of West Africa, was published in 1994.

The Shanks served in West Africa from 1979-89, before retiring, first in Michigan, and then at Greencroft retirement community in Goshen, Ind. David Shank remained active in his local congregation, Berkey Avenue Mennonite Church; made several return trips to West Africa; taught at Bluffton (Ohio) University; served as visiting minister and overseer for Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference; and continued translating, teaching, and writing.

Shank is survived by his wife, Wilma, of Goshen, and four children: Michael (Carol Troyer) of Madison, Wis.; Stephen (Jean Gerber, Singers Glen, Va.) of Brussels, Belgium; Crissie J. Buckwalter (Tim) of Hyattsville, Md.; and Rachel (Jim) Shenk of Goshen. Nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive, as do two sisters: Mary Lehman and Lois Musselman of Greencroft in Goshen.

Memorial gifts can be designated for the Benin Bible Institute through Mennonite Mission Network.
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Shank, Emma M. Eby, age 97 a resident of Menno Haven and formerly of Marion, PA died January 18, 2010 at Menno Haven. She was born May 8, 1912 in Clear Spring, MD, to Theodore and Emma (Martin) Eby. She and her husband, Paul E. Shank were married on August 22, 1935. He died on July 29, 1983.

She was a faithful member of the Marion Mennonite Church where she taught in the children's Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, served on the sewing circle and had a heart for missions and children's works. She and her late husband served as church custodians for over 25 years. Emma volunteered with the Bible Release Time and while at Menno Haven she attended the Chapel services.

Surviving is one son Richard D. (Husband of Judy) Shank, Marion, PA; two daughters, Delores K. Martin, Chambersburg, PA and Martha Bauman (Wife of Douglas) Shank, Dayton, Va., one brother Isaac Eby, Hagerstown, MD, six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral service was  January 23, 2010 at the Marion Mennonite Church with Revs. Merle Cordell, Carl Kniss and Aden Diller officiating. Burial was in Marion Mennonite Cemetery, Chambersburg, PA

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Sharp, Margaret Kurtz Martin

MANHEIM - Margaret Kurtz Sharp, 64, of Manheim, entered into rest at her home in Rapho Township on Wednesday, April 14, 2010.

She was born in Lebanon County, a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Esther B. (Kurtz) Martin. She was married to Thomas B. Sharp, and they would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on April 18.

Margaret was a homemaker and a member of White Oak Mennonite Church (Eastern Conference). She had operated an herbal and vitamin business with her family from their home.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Christa Lynne and Daniel L. Strite, of Wellsville; two grandsons, Chester and Keith Strite; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Floyd and Fay Martin, of Montney, British Columbia, Allen and Brenda Martin, of Jackson Center, Marlin and Teresa Martin, of Strasburg, and David and Lois Martin, of Metter, Ga.; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Gladys and Wilbur Graybill, of Centerville, Erma and Wilmer Graybill, of McAlisterville, and Mary Jane Martin and Jennie Martin, both of Richfield; sister-in-law, Joyce Hoover, widow of Harvey Martin, of Akron; 42 nieces and nephews; and 55 great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Harvey and Willard Martin; and one nephew.

The viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at White Oak Mennonite Church, Newport Road, Manheim. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the church.
Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

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Shirk, Lizzie W. Oberholtzer, 82, of 1063 Weaverland Rd., East Earl, died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at her home. She was the wife of the late Paul H. Shirk who died in 2007. Born in Bareville, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Anna (Weaver) Oberholtzer.

A homemaker, she was a member of Spring Grove Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving are 11 children: Eugene married to Esther (Leid) Shirk, Barnett, MO; Anna Mary married to Harvey Hoover, Curtiss, WI; Mabel married to Lloyd Martin, Colby, WI; Arlene married to Harvey Zimmerman, Narvon; Ella Mae married to Allen R. Zimmerman, East Earl; Nora married to Eli Horning, New Holland; Lucy married to Allen Z. Zimmerman, Shiloh, OH; Pauline married to Jonas Nolt, East Earl; Nancy married to John Zimmerman, Narvon; Esther married to Ivan Zimmerman, Greenwich, OH; and Ruth Ann widow of David Aaron Sauder, Leola; 97 grandchildren; 101 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Esther Ringler, East Earl; Martha married to Paul Newswanger, New Holland; Anna married to John Aaron Zimmerman, OH; Lena Oberholtzer, Leola; and six brothers: Jacob Oberholtzer, KY; Ivan Oberholtzer, Millmont; John Oberholtzer, TN; Joseph Oberholtzer, Leola; Harry Oberholtzer, Lewisburg, and David Oberholtzer, IA.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 9 AM at her late home with further services at 9:30 AM at Spring Grove Mennonite Church with Bishop
Titus Martin officiating.

Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at her late home 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.

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Shirk, Mildred M. Haubert, 83, of Richfield, PA died August 18, 2010, at the Geisinger Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1926, in Juniata Co. PA, to Austin Haubert and Jennie (Leister) Haubert-Brown and the stepdaughter of the late Perry Brown. She was the wife of the late Donald R. Shirk, who preceded her on May 5, 1996.

A member of the Richfield Mennonite Church.

Survived by her four children and their spouses, Audrey M. and Delbert Hoffman, of Richfield, PA; Dale D. and April Shirk, of Liverpool, PA; Leo R. and Cindy Shirk, of Thompsontown, PA and Brian N. and Carolyn Shirk, of Winfield, PA; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a sister and her husband, Nancy and Leroy Troutman, of McAlisterville, PA; as well as nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was August 22, 2010 at the Richfield Mennonite Church, Richfield, PA Officiating was Pastor Paul J. Beech III , assisted by the Rev. Dr. Jerry R. O'Connell. Burial was in Richfield Union Cemetery.

  

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Shoemaker, Anna Mary Kreider,  92 of Mount Joy, PA died March 3, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital Lacaster, PA. She was born in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to  John W. and Nora Shenk Kreider. She was the wife of the late Harvey K. Shoemaker who died in February of 1995. She was a member of Risser's Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, PA

Surivied by her daughter Joyce E. Shoemaker of Mount Joy,PA; and two brothers Eugene married to Anna Kreider of Landisville, PA and John Henry married to Reba Kreider of Manheim, PA.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Doris Jean Shoemaker and brothers Walter and Lester Kreider.

Funeral service was  March 7, 2010 at Risser's Mennonite Church, with Pastor K. Eugene Forrey officiating. Interment was in Risser's Mennonite cemetery Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

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Shoemaker, Ila June Litwiller, 83, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died August 23, 2010 at the same place from pulmonary fibrosis.  She was born June 12, 1927 at Morton, IL.  On June 22, 1947 at Morton, IL she was married to Donald Shoemaker, who survives.

Surviving are children, Larry Shoemaker, Joyce (John) Yoder, Sandra (Doug) Friesen, and Nelda (Bill) Wittig, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Two sisters, Jean Eigsti, and Leda Podbelsek preceded her in death.

She was an active member of Freeport, IL Mennonite Church for over 50 years; taught children's Sunday School and Bible school; sang with Chapel Singers, a
ladies sextet, for over 35 years; and a teaching aide for students with severe developmental disabilities.

Memorial services were held August 27, 2010 at College Mennonite Church Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery , Goshen, IN.

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Shoemaker, Ila June Litwiller

GOSHEN -- Ila June Shoemaker of Greencroft Healthcare Center, Goshen, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, from the effects of pulmonary fibrosis.

June was born on June 12, 1927, to Albert and Verna (Conrad) Litwiller in Morton, Ill. She married Donald Shoemaker on June 22, 1947, in Morton. He survives.

June is survived by four children, Larry of Goshen, Joyce (John) Yoder of Bryan, Ohio, Sandra (Doug) Friesen of Goshen and Nelda (Bill) Wittig of Iowa City, Iowa. She also leaves six grandchildren, John C. Yoder of Indianapolis, Nicholas (Jessica) Yoder and Rachel Friesen, both of Portland, Ore., Sarah (Josh) Galgano of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Emily Wittig and Allison Wittig of Iowa City. She leaves two great-grandchildren, Isabelle and Aidan Galgano of Pittsburgh.

June was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jean Eigsti and Leda Podbelsek.

She graduated as valedictorian from Morton High School and attended Goshen College in Indiana for one year. She and her husband spent over 50 years farming the Shoemaker family farm near Dakota, Ill.

June was an active member of Freeport (Ill.) Mennonite Church for over 50 years, teaching children in Sunday school and Bible school, where she made each child she encountered feel loved and valued. She sang second soprano with the Chapel Singers, a ladies sextet, for over 35 years and was an active participant in Mennonite Women as well as its predecessor, WMSC.

In the community, June volunteered as a teaching aide at South Side School in Freeport, assisting with students with severe developmental disabilities. She was a member of the Happy Day Home Extension unit in Illinois. In later years, June and Don took their turn to sit with the homeless in Freeport.

In 2005, Don and June moved from the farm to Greencroft in Goshen, where they could be closer to their children. She was a member of College Mennonite Church.

June will be remembered for living her faith through her kindness, hospitality, unconditional love and encouragement shown to family, friends and strangers alike.

A celebration of June's life will be held at College Mennonite Church on Friday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. Dee Swartz and Don Blosser will officiate. Friends may call from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at The Meetinghouse on the Greencroft campus in Goshen on Thursday, Aug. 26. She will be laid to rest at Violett Cemetery in Goshen. Arrangements have been made by Rieth-Rohrer- Ehret Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Freeport Mennonite Church Building Fund, 3416 E. Brick School Road, Freeport, IL 31032; or Greencroft Foundation, P.O. Box 819, Goshen, IN 46527-0819.

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Short, Doyle

Doyle Short peacefully passed on to be with his Heavenly father on May 14, 2010, in the presence of his family. A memorial service will be held at Lockport Mennonite Church on Thursday May 20 at 11am with visitation at Lockport on Wednesday May 19 from 4 - 8pm.

He was married to Melva Short for 49 years who preceded him in death by 12 years. He is survived by his brothers and sisters; Denzel, Marvin, Marjorie, Corine and Joyce; and, son Kent Short (Coralville, Iowa) and wife Joy with children Shaun, Daniel and Senead; daughter Carla Wilhelm (Napoleon, Ohio) and husband Bart with daughter Danni Wyse and; daughter Lori Carteyn (Bryan, Ohio) and husband Kim with children Ashley and Austin and great grand children Damien and Mhykayl (Ashley). Two grandchildren Brittany and Michael (children of Carla) were tragically called to be with the Lord in 1998.

Doyle's life was very active filled with family and friends. He always had time for a conversation, even with a complete stranger. He was passionate about helping people and reaching out to the World. Service assignments in Civilian Public Service followed by working as a Seafaring Cowboy after World War II as well as extensive travel to Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mexico and Europe gave him a compassionate view of the world. Volunteer efforts with the Gideon's, 10,000 Villages, MCC, church, Little Eden Camp, Sauders Museum and others gave meaning to his retirement after farming near West Unity for many years. He enjoyed his interactions and involvement with youth through his many years as a bus driver with the West Unity school system.

Memorial gifts can be contributed to the Mennonite Central Committee or Gideons in memory of Doyle.

Visitation
Wednesday May 19, 2010, 4 PM - 8 PM at Lockport Mennonite Church
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Memorial Service
Thursday May 20, 2010, 11 AM at Lockport Mennonite Church
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Short, Doyle, 87, of Archbold, OH died May 14, 2010 at Coralville, Iowa from a heart attack.  He was born October 13, 1923 to Dan and Malinda Short.  He was married to Melva Rupp, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Kent (Joy) Short; Carla (Bart) Wilhelm; and Lori (Kim) Carteyn, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 20, 2010 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams Co., OH.

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Shover, Harold E., 63 of Greencastle, PA died April 7, 2010 in the Waynesboro Hospital. Born September 24, 1946 at Newville,  West Pennsboro Twp. Cumberland Co., PA., to David E. and Mary E. (Charlton) Shover and the grandson of the late Rev. Walter F. and Alice (Burkholder) Charlton.  

He attended the Waynecastle Mennonite Church near Waynesboro., PA.

Surviving family are one aunt Cora Charlton of Hagerstown, MD and a number of cousins.

He was preceded in death by one brother D. Marlin Shover in 1996 and a sister Mildred E. Shover in 2009. Funeral service was April 13, 2010 at the Waynecastle Mennonite Church. Burial was in The  Waynecastle Mennonite cemetery Waynesboro, PA.

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Showalter, Ethan C., 76, of Elliottsburg and currently a resident in The Manor at Perry Village, New Bloomfield went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Ethan was born September 24, 1933 in Waynesboro, Va., to the late Clark A. & Viola H. (Heatwole) Showalter. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Showalter.

He was a retired self- employed electrician with 30 years of service in Lancaster County. He had been employed at Milmont Nurseries in Stuarts Draft, Va. from 2000 to 2006. He was a member of the Landisburg Church of God.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara J. (Bushman) Showalter; six children, D. Anthony Showalter &  wife Cathy; Audrey Showalter; Steven Showalter & wife Marie;  Rodney Showalter & wife Carolyn; Susan Guarducci & husband Roberto; Charles Eichelberger & wife Dawn; five siblings, Daniel Showalter & wife Loretta; Henry Showalter & wife Twila;  Margaret Johnson & husband Tommy; John Showalter & wife Luberta; Lillie Custer; a  sister-in-law, Betty Showalter; 35 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

A private family viewing will be held in the Nickel Funeral Home, P. O. Box 910, 3626 Shermans Valley Road, Loysville, Pa. 17047. A public memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, July 29, 2010 in the Landisburg Church of God, 301 Water Street, Landisburg, Pa. 17040 with Rev. Trevor A. Lightner officiating. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to The Manor at Perry Village, 213 East Main Street, New Bloomfield, Pa. 17068 or to Landisburg Church of God, P.O. Box 206, Landisburg, Pa. 17040.

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Showalter, Ida Ruth Rhodes, 81, a resident of 6347 W. Dry River Road, Dayton, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Showalter was born on June 26, 1928, in Rockingham County, and was a daughter of the late Paul T. and Annie Rohrer Rhodes.

She was a homemaker and member of Riverdale Old Order Mennonite Church.

On June 24, 1948, she married Marvin H. Showalter, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Dale R. Showalter and wife, Reba, of Dayton, Emily Weaver and husband, Tom, of Harrisonburg, Margaret Rhodes and husband, Wilson, of Dayton, Dennis W. Showalter and wife, Mildred, of Dayton, and Carolyn Wenger and husband, John E. Wenger Jr., of Dayton; three sisters, Lydia Showalter and Melva Showalter, both of Dayton, and Margaret Koogler, of Bridgewater; one brother, Fred Rhodes, of Mount Solon; 28 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Showalter was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter, one sister, Miriam Showalter, three brothers, Norman Rhodes, Everett Rhodes and Frank Rhodes, a
grandson, Scott Showalter and wife, Phyllis, and two great-grandchildren, Shayla and Christina Showalter.

The ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service on Friday, March 19, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Riverdale Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The body was taken home, where friends and family may call anytime until 7:30 Thursday evening.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Showalter, Mary Ellen Eby

McVEYTOWN, Pa. - Mary Ellen Showalter, 78, of Sandy Cliff Drive, McVeytown, Pa., died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010, at her home.

Born Feb. 15, 1932, in Maugansville, Md, she was a daughter of the late Laban R. and Maggie (Ebersole) Eby. Her husband, Irvin D. Showalter, whom she married March 4, 1952, survives.

Also surviving are: a daughter, Shirley L. Schell of Lewistown; a son, Terry D. Showalter and wife Darlis of Mt. Union; four siblings, Paul Eby and wife Carrie,
Melvin Eby and wife Miriam, Lois Shaffer and Ida Mae Horst, all of Chambersburg; and five grandchildren, Shelly Schell, Mark Smith, Theresa Williams, Teena Showalter and Janette Sharp.

A member of the Juniata Mennonite Church, she was a faithful minister's wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Living Springs Mennonite Church, 500 Ridge Road, McVeytown, PA 17051, with Ministers Carl Weaver, Luke Martin and Lester Hess officiating. Interment will be in the Strodes Mills Mennonite Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Living Springs Mennonite Church, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church.

Please omit flowers.

Harshbarger Funeral Home, McVeytown, is in charge of arrangements.

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Showalter, Truman Francis, 90, of Waynesboro, VA died September 11, 2010 at the same place.  He was born November 14, 1919 in Augusta County, VA to Amos and Lillie (Suter) Showalter.  On June 10, 1943 he was married to Mildred Brilhart, who survives.

Surviving are children, Esther Showalter, Irene Wade, Erla Showalter, Dennis Showalter, Sharon Showalter, Ernest Showalter, Kenneth Showalter, Carolyn Bontrager, 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held September 15, 2010 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Shreiner, Cora M. Zimmerman, 95, formerly of Blue Ball,PA died March 9, 2010, at Landis Homes. Lititz, PA. She was Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Annie (Hertzler) Zimmerman. Her husband was Samuel M. Shreiner, he died in 1999. Cora was the oldest member of Weaverland Mennonite Church where she was a member of the Sewing Circle and taught S. S. Kindergarten for ten years

Survived  by a daughter, Betty L. Martin, married to Carl H. Risser, of Brethren Village, Lancaster, PA; a daughter-in-law, Martha (Miller) Shreiner, of Brownstown, PA; three grandsons, four great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren, and two step great-great grandsons.

She was preceded in death by a son, Galen L. Shreiner; two grandsons; a son-in-law, Warren H. Martin; and a brother, Charles H. Zimmerman.

Funeral service was March 13, 2010 at Landis Homes Bethany West Chapel with Bishop C. Kenneth Martin and Chaplain Donald Good officiating. Interment was Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery East Earl, PA.

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Shrock, Chester Glenn

GOSHEN -- Chester Glenn Shrock, 94, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at the Maples at Waterford Crossing.

He was born July 3, 1916, to Altine Sankey and Lydia E. (Schrock) Shrock in Goshen. In Wakarusa, on May 14, 1938, he married Vivian Weldy. She died Aug. 26, 2001.

Surviving are daughter Carolyn (Ralph) Hartman of Goshen; son Max (Dixie) Shrock of Goshen; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by daughter Janice Shrock; two great-grandchildren; brothers Virgil, Verlin and Delton; and sisters Opal Lantz, Beulah Whirledge and Gola Wilson.

He had worked at Hettricks and Goshen Rubber. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Third of July Club and enjoyed walking three miles a day for many years.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. A funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Pastors Ron Diener and Tyler Hartford will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be given to Pleasant View Mennonite Church.

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Slabach, Monroe C., 80, of Orrville, Wayne Co., Ohio died February 26, 2010 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio from a stroke.  He was born to Crist N. and Mary (Miller) Slabach was married to Beatrice Joan Hilty.

Surviving are his wife and children, Mark (Rosanna) Slabach, David (Gert) Slabach, Ruth (Verlyn) Emswiler, Regina (Myron) Brubaker, John (Teresa) Slabach, Rhoda BanBenschoten, Tim (Audra) Slabach, Miriam (Billy) Warnock, 29 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held March 1, 2010 at Crown Hill Mennonite Church Rittman, Wayne Co., Ohio.

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Slabach, Monroe C., 80, of Orrville, OH died February 26, 2010, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH. His wife was Beatrice Hilty Slabach, whom he married December 18, 1993 at Crown Hill Mennonite Church, Rittman, OH.

Survived by his wife and children ; Mark and Rosanna Slabach of South Boston, VA; David and Gert Slabach of Alton, VA; Verlyn and Ruth Emswiler of South Boston, VA; Myron and Regina Brubaker of Harrisonburg, VA; John and Teresa Slabach of South Boston, VA; Rhoda VanBenschoten of McGaheysville, VA; Tim and Audra Slabach of Christiansburg, VA: and Billy and Miriam Warnock of Boones Mill, VA. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Surviving siblings are Mrs. John (Ann) Hostetler, Mrs. Bill (Edna) Ressler, Mrs. Wade (Alta) Miller, Mrs. Leroy (Sue) Mullet, and Mrs. Neil (Mary) Schrock.

Monroe was preceded in death by his parents Crist N. and Mary Miller Slabach; brothers, Albert C. Slabach and Melvin C. Slabach; his first wife Orpha Hilty Slabach; infant son James Wesley Slabach; and son Paul Slabach.
 
Monroe was a member of Crown Hill Mennonite Church where he served as an elder and Sunday School teacher. He served as pastor at Pleasant Valley Mennonite in Coshocton, OH; Ebenezer Mennonite in South Boston, VA and Faith Mennonite in Cluster Springs, VA. He also served as board member and volunteer at MCC Connections in Kidron, OH.

Funeral service was March 1, 2010, at Crown Hill Mennonite Church near, with Pastor Gordon Miller officiating. Burial followed in the  Crown Hill Mennonite cemetery, Rittman, OH..

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Slabaugh, Fannie F. Slabaugh Farmwald

NAPPANEE -- Fannie F. Slabaugh, 100, of 6121 W 1350 N, Nappanee, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 18, 2010) at Bremen Community Hospital, where she had been a patient for one day.

She was born Jan. 24, 1910, in Marshall County to Andrew N. and Katie Yoder Slabaugh. Her first marriage was to Harvey Farmwald on Nov. 17, 1929. He died in October 1938. She married Edward T. Slabaugh on Dec. 20, 1964. He died May 14, 1974.

She is survived by sons Oliver (Viola) Farmwald of Nappanee and Andrew (Linda) Farmwald of Milford; daughters Dorothy (Jack) Tobias and Mary Yoder, both of Nappanee; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren; stepsons Allen (Tressie) Slabaugh, Larry (Katie) Slabaugh and Dale (Ina) Slabaugh, all of Nappanee, and Glenn (Enid) Slabaugh of Goshen; stepdaughters Erma (Loren) Troyer, Eleanor (Jay) Peachey, and Kay (Dale) Schertz, all of Nappanee, and Mary Ellen (Joni) Beachy of Bremen; 31 step-grandchildren; 83 step-great-grandchildren; six step-great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Inez (Roy) Helmuth and Cora Martin, both of Goshen, and Wilma (Jesse) Hochstetler of Nappanee.

She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Homer Yoder; five sisters, Elizabeth Slabaugh, Lydia Miller, Mary Stutzman, Edna Mast, and Katie Walters; and two brothers, Elmer and Delbert Slabaugh.

Mrs. Slabaugh was a lifetime area resident. She was a homemaker and had worked at Libby's Sauerkraut Factory in Nappanee. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, followed by a 7 p.m. memorial service, with the Rev. Tom Schiefer officiating.

Friends may also call after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ron Miller residence (8919 W 1350 N) where funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. The Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate. Burial will be in Weldy Cemetery.

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Slabaugh, Sarah A. Gerber, 97, of Milford, IN died January 29, 2010 at the same place.  She was born December 13, 1912 at Bremen, IN to John and Barbara Gerber and married to Roman Slabaugh, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Delores (Donald) Boyd, Shirley (Roger) Graff, and Patricia (John) Yeater, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

A son, Larry Slabaugh, a daughter, Gloria Baumgartner, a sister, Drusilla (Eli) Yoder, and three brothers, Valentine Gerber, Floyd Gerber, and Mose Gerber preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 2, 2010 at North Main St. Mennonite Church, Nappanee, IN with burial in Milford Cemetery, Milford, IN.

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Smoker, Aaron E., 95, of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA formerly of Gap, PA died May 5, 2010. He was the son of Samuel Z. and Barbara Beiler Smoker He was the husband of Edith B. Kurtz Smoker. They were married for 72 years. He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Atglen, PA.

Survived by wife Edith and four children, Paul K. husband of Judy Denlinger Smoker, Intercourse, PA; Roy K. husband of Lorraine Roberts Smoker, New Holland, PA; Ethel wife of Howard Oatman, Fruita, CO, Arlene wife of Daniel Krope, Lancaster, PA; ten grandchildren, Wanda, Patti, Lynette, Jaqueline, Brian, Mark, Lisa, Aimee, Nicholas, Anthony; 22 great-grandchildren; a brother, John husband of Sara Smoker; a sister, Marian wife of Omar Stoltzfus, both of New Holland, PA.

His sister, Anna Mary Smoker, preceded him in death. The funeral was May 9, 2010 at the Garden Spot Village Chapel, New Holland, PA Interment was private in the Maple Grove Mennonite Cemetery, Atglen, PA.

  

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Smucker, Mae S. Ramseyer, age 93, died July 28, 2010 at Glendora Health Care Center near Wooster, OH. She was born August 30, 1916 at Sterling, Ohio to John E. and L. Mae (Rader) Ramseyer. She married Vernon Smucker on August 16,1939 and he died in 1975. She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church.

Surviving are children, Elaine Steiner of Orrville, OH; Jean (Robert) Rodgers, Hesston, KS. and Arden (Susan) Smucker, Wooster, OH and brother Roy (Katheryn) Ramseyer and sister in law Lois Ramseyer and grandchildren Teresa Ontiveros, Torrey Geiser, Sara (Jason) Barnwell and Joseph Rodgers.

Preceding Mae in death are her husband, Vernon Smucker, sister Ella Pearl Smucker, and brothers Paul Ramseyer and John Ramseyer.

The family wishes to remember Mae's dear friends Louis Klett, Eugene Howell family and Lowell Reynolds family.

Funeral service was August 10, 2010 at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church,. Smithville, OH. Rev. Enid Schloneger officiated. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Smithville, OH.

  

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Sneary, Wayne Lewis, 41, of Harrisonburg, VA died June 2, 2010 at the same place  from brain cancer.  He was born July 27, 1968 at Park City, KS to Floyd Clinton and Barbara Faye (Souders) Sneary.  On July 25, 1992 at Inman, KS he was married to Shannon Yvette Martens, who was born August 13, 1971 and survives.

Surviving are his mother, children, Justus Keith, Jalyn Rae, and Jedrek Lewis, a brother, Andrew Sneary, and two sisters, Katharine Sneary, and Susan Sneary.

His father preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held June 7, 2010 at Community Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Lindale Mennonite Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.

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Snider, Sanford Dean "Sandy" (Dr.)
 
SNIDER, Dr. Sanford Dean "Sandy," 69, of Broadway, Virginia, died on Sunday, June 13, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. Dr. Snider was born in Bay City, Michigan on August 20, 1940. He died of acute leukemia, which first afflicted him in 2006. Dr. Snider was married to Gloria Harman on August 11, 1962.

He is survived by his wife and three sons, Craig and his wife, Jill Landis Snider, of Broadway, Daryl and his wife, Jean Sensenig, of Lancaster, Pa. and Shawn and his wife, Sarah Beachey Snider, of Harrisonburg; and five grandchildren, Becky, Nate, Tim, Colin and Luke.

Dr. Snider received a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Mennonite University in 1962 and a Master's degree in 1968 and Doctor of Education degree in 1977 from the College of William and Mary. He worked from 1970 with Henrico County Public Schools as a Guidance Supervisor, Research Associate and Director of Research and Planning until his retirement in 1998.

The family will receive friends at his home at 324 Copper Drive, Broadway, Va., at an open house from 6 until 9 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 3 p.m. at Trissels Mennonite Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center, 9275 Barnes Road, Toano, Va. 23168, or to Eastern Mennonite University, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, Va. 22802. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.

 

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Souder, Stanley K., 80, of Telford, PA died June 6, 2010 at Sellersville, PA.  He was born March 22, 1930 at Sellersville, PA to Edwin and Ruth (Kraybill) Souder.  On September 16, 1950 he was married to Velma M. Martin.

Surviving are a daughter, Kris Detweiler & husband Dale; daughter, Kathy Risser & husband Ben; daughter, Deb Hedrick; daughter, Donna Derstine & husband Ken; daughter, Jane Seaman & husband Dennis; son, Michael Souder & wife Tammy; son, D. Kevin Souder & wife Mary; daughter, Lisa Grasse & husband Jim; 21 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, a sister, Irene Bechtel and a brother, Eugene Souder & wife Alice.

A brother, Mahlon Souder, brother, Norman Souder, brother, L. Kraybill Souder, sister, Grace Kolb, sister, Elizabeth Allebach, sister, Gladys Kolb, and sister, Iona Weaver preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held June 10, 2010 at Rockhill Mennonite Church, Telford, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.


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Stanley Souder   

Stanley K. Souder 80, of Telford, PA went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 06, 2010 at Grand View Hospital. He was the loving husband for 60 years to Velma M. (Martin) Souder. Born in Sellersville, PA to the late Edwin and Ruth (Kraybill) Souder.

Stanley was a Franconia Elementary Teacher for 21 years for Souderton Area School District. He graduated in 1954 from Eastern Mennonite College with a BA in Bible and Education. Stanley was a local historian, an artist and interested in world mission's. He enjoyed his family and loved spending time in the outdoors. Stanley was a life member of Rockhill Mennonite Church of Telford, PA where he served as a former Sunday school teacher and recently attended Souderton Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife, Velma, he is survived by: Six Daughters: Kris Detweiler & husband, Dale of Sarasota, FL Kathy Risser & husband, Ben of Harrisonburg, VA Deb Hedrick of Spring Hill, FL Donna M. Derstine & husband, Ken of Sellersville, PA M. Jane Seaman & husband, Dennis of Telford, PA, Two Sons: Michael Souder & wife, Tammy of Sarasota, FL D. Kevin Souder & wife, Mary of Charlotte, NC Lisa Grasse & husband, Jim of Chalfont, PA Irene Bechtel (Sister) of Souderton, PA Eugene Souder (Brother) & wife, Alice of Grottoes, VA 21 Grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Mahlon, Norman & L. Kraybill Souder; 4 sisters, Grace Kolb, Elizabeth Allebach, Gladys Kolb & Iona Weaver.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Rockhill Mennonite Church, 3100 Meetinghouse Road, Telford, PA. Visitation will be held at Anders Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Friday morning at Rockhill Mennonite Church from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Burial will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Mennonite Disaster Service, PO Box 64794, Souderton PA 18964 or Hospice Memorial Fund c/o Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Ave, Sellersville PA 18960. Arrangements by: Anders Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA [www.andersfh.com]

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Spenler, Helen Elizabeth, 94, of Iowa City, Iowa died December 8, 2010 at the same place from natural causes.  She was born September 19, 1916 at O'Neil, NE to Chris C. Anna Beller Spenler.

Memorial services were held December 13, 2010 at First Mennonite Church, Iowa City, Iowa.

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Stauffer, Aaron B., 93, of 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, formerly of 134 Voganville Road, New Holland, died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Fairmount Homes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella W. (Sensenig) Stauffer in 2000.

He was born in Snyder County, PA on September 10, 1916 and from early boyhood grew up on a farm east of Ephrata, PA. Aaron was a member of the Blue Ball Church of the Brethren. He was employed most recently by Rutt Kitchens from which he retired in 1986.

Surviving are six children: Grace S. Zimmerman (J. Clair), Mohnton; Lillian S. Zimmerman (Leroy L.), Leola; Joyce E. Weaver (Richard G.), Denver; John L. Stauffer (June Rutt), New Holland; Orlen R. Stauffer (Linda Adkins), Portsmouth, VA; and Susan E. Cox (William J. III), Manheim; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Mary Stauffer (Horace R.), and Catherine Stauffer; and one brother: Eli B. (Ruth).

Preceding him in death were an infant daughter, Lois Ann; sisters; Emma Zimmerman; Elizabeth Sensenig; Lydia Bowman; Susie Stauffer, and three
brothers; Daniel B.; Amos B.; and Phares B.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, April 29 at 10 AM at the Blue Ball Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Galen Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the
adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at Fairmount Homes, Wheat Ridge Chapel on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM and again at 9 AM Thursday, April 29, at the Blue Ball Church of the Brethren. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted on our website,
www.groffeckenroth.com.

Next to God and family, he loved telling stories of his threshing days and tinkering with his steam engine and the John Deere tractor he bought in 1937. Aaron Stauffer left his descendants a strong work ethic, a heart to serve others, and a simple and devoted faith in Christ.

In place of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to: Hospice of Lancaster County, (PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125), or the
Fairmount Home Sharing Fund (333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522).

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Stauffer, Angela W.

PORT TREVORTON - Angela W. Stauffer, infant daughter of Levi B. and Anita K. Weaver) Stauffer, of Port Trevorton was silently born on Feb. 20, 2010.

Burial was in Chapman Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Blackwoods Road, Port Trevorton.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills, was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Stauffer, Elmer Roy, 94, of Goshen died April 13, 2010 at Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., Indiana after a period of failing health.  He was born July 2, 1915 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana to Ezra and Lydia (Reed) Stauffer.  On September 14, 1940 at the home of the bride he was married to Florence Lela Christophel, who died June 28, 2005.

Surviving are a daughter, Joan Chupp and two sons, Kenneth (Marilyn) Stauffer and Clair (Carol) Stauffer, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 step-great-grandchild.

Three sisters, Mary Leinbach, Clara Pletcher and Florence Knepp; three brothers, Nelson, Earl and Lloyd Stauffer; and a son-in-law, Wayne Chupp preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 17, 2010 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in the adjoining cemetery.


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ELMER R. STAUFFER  
 WAKARUSA -- Elmer R. Stauffer, 94, died Tuesday (April 13, 2010) at Miller's Merry Manor.

He was born in Goshen on July 2, 1915, to Ezra and Lydia (Reed) Stauffer. He married Florence Christophel on Sept. 14, 1940, in Goshen. She died June 25, 2005.

A lifelong resident of the area, Mr. Stauffer retired from Interior Wood Working.

He was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where he had served as elder and taught Sunday school. He was involved in the starting of Camp Amigo, where he volunteered and camped for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and auction items for Mennonite Relief Sale.

Mr. Stauffer is survived by a daughter, Joan Chupp of Nappanee; two sons, Kenneth (Marilyn) Stauffer of Elkhart and Clair (Carol) Stauffer of Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Leinbach, Clara Pletcher and Florence Knepp; brothers, Nelson, Earl and Lloyd Stauffer; and son-in-law, Wayne Chupp.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. service on Saturday. Pastor Wes Bontreger will officiate. Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be made to Yellow Creek Mennonite Church or Amigo Centre.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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Stauffer, Elsie Z. Martin, 86, of 200 Parkview Heights Road, Ephrata, entered into rest Thursday, April 15, 2010 at home.

She was born in West Earl, a daughter of the late Ivan W. and Mary Zimmerman Martin. She was the wife of the late Luke M. Stauffer.

Elsie was a member of Stauffer Old Order Mennonite Church in Earl Township.

Surviving are seven sons, Raymond M., (Emma S. Martin) Stauffer of Stevens, Luke M., (Faith M. Charles) Stauffer of Akron, Walter M., (Darla J. Horst) Stauffer of Mount Pleasant Mills, Marcus M., (Janice E. Stauffer) Stauffer of Port Trevorton, Caleb M., (Elsie B. Martin) Stauffer, Andrew M., (Lorene G. Horst) Stauffer, and Noah M., (Esther M. Stauffer) Stauffer, all of Ephrata; seven daughters, Minnie M., (Ivan S.) Auker, Ella M., (Isaac S.) Martin, Mary M., (William W.) Stauffer, Ada M., (Aaron B.) Martin, Elsie M., (Marlin W.) Auker, all of Ephrata, Dora M., (Edwin L.) Stauffer of Mechanicsville, MD, and Laura M., (Jay B.) Martin of Selinsgrove; 99 grandchildren, and 71 great grandchildren.

Also surviving are 2 brothers, Merlin Z. Martin and Mervin Z., (Kathryn S. Weaver) Martin; 2 sisters, Alma Z. Martin, and Bertha Z., (Weaver S.) Auker, all of Ephrata.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Z. Sensenig and Ruth Z. Brubaker; brother, Ivan Z. Martin; and a grandson, Kristopher S. Martin.

A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8, on Monday, April 19, at the late residence, 200 Parkview Heights Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 AM on Tuesday from the late residence, with further services at 9:30 AM at the Stauffer Old Order Mennonite Church, Division Highway, Earl Township, PA. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

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

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Stauffer, Estella Fisher, 79, of 1005 Henn Ave., Ephrata, died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at her home after a lengthy illness.

Born in West Nantmeal Twp., she was the daughter of the late Gideon and Anna (Weaver) Fisher.

She worked most of her life as a seamstress for several area sewing factories. After her retirement in 1992 she volunteered at the Re-Uzit Shop in Ephrata.

She attended Hahnstown United Zion Church and enjoyed woodworking, sewing, knitting, and gardening.

Surviving are eight children, Abram, Jr., married to Leanna (Snyder) Stauffer of Reading, Donald Stauffer of Reamstown, Janice, married to John Weaver of East Earl, Melvin Stauffer of Anderson, AK, Sharon, married to Alvin Fox of Memphis, MO, Robert Stauffer of King Cove, AK, Sandra, married to Leonard Zimmerman of Rutledge, MO, and Jay, married to Kathryn (Leinbach) Stauffer of Shippensburg; 34 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; a brother, Albert Fisher of Ephrata; and a sister, Hannah Martin of Ephrata.

Preceding her in death is a daughter, Bertha Neff; a son, Timothy Stauffer; and two brothers, Elwood and Eli Fisher.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at Mohler Church of the Brethren, 21 E. Mohler Church Road, Ephrata. Interment will be in the
Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.

Viewing will be held on Tuesday at Mohler Church of the Brethren from 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. To send the family condolences visit us at
www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

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Stauffer, Esther Z. Martin

EPHRATA - Esther Z. Stauffer, 76, of 196 Parkview Heights Road, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at her home. She was born in Earl Township, a daughter of the late Aaron A. and Hettie W. Zimmerman Martin. She was the wife of Joseph Stahl Stauffer, who survives. Esther was a member of Old Order Stauffer Mennonite Church, Earl Township.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are four sons, Aaron M. (Joanna B. Stauffer) Stauffer, of Manton, Mich., Joseph M. (Heidi S. Gehman) Stauffer, of Homer City, James M. (Elizabeth S. Stauffer) Stauffer, of Leonardtown, Md., and Mark M. (Rosetta B. Stauffer) Stauffer, of Liverpool; four daughters, Naomi M. (Martin R.) Auker, of Liverpool, Ruth M. (Luke B.) Stauffer, of Indiana, Pa., Miriam M. (Nathaniel B.) Stauffer, of Leonardtown, Md., and Esther M. (Noah M.) Stauffer, of Ephrata; 71 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Isaac Z. (Erma S. Martin) Martin, of Ephrata, and David Z. (Eva H. Martin) Martin, of New Holland; and a sister, Alice Z. Snyder, of Ephrata.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kathy S. Stauffer.

A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the home of Andrew Stauffer, 202 Parkview Heights Road, Ephrata. The funeral will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the Andrew Stauffer home with further services at 10 in Stauffer Mennonite Church, Earl Township. Interment will be in the adjoining Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Arrangements are by the Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron-Ephrata.

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Stauffer, Ethel W., 86, of Lancaster, died November 28, 2010 at the Mennonite Home. Born March 3, 1924 in Conestoga, PA to Willis and Cora (Warfel) Stauffer. Ms. Stauffer was a faithful member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.

Survived by her brother; H. Wilmer Stauffer of Millersville, PA and twenty-four nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her brother Marvin Stauffer and her sisters, Edna, Anna and Dorothy Stauffer, Mary Hess and Erma Hunsberger.

Funeral service was December 4, 2010 in the chapel at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster. PA.   Burial was at River Corner Mennonite Cemetery, Conestoga, PA.

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Stauffer, Ivan, 89, formerly of Martindale, died Dec. 30, 2010, in Farm Crest - Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. Born in West Earl Twp., a son of Jacob S. and Magdalena (Wenger) Stauffer, he was the husband of Mary W. (Sensenig) Stauffer, Fairmount Homes.

A member, former deacon and Sr. Class Sunday school teacher of Blue Ball Church of the Brethren he was an avid collector of antique tools. In the 40's, he helped design and build a mobile grain grinding mill and feed mixer for use onsite at farms with A. W. Stauffer Machine Shop, and had worked over 34 years with J. B. Zimmerman & Sons, Blue Ball, as an electrical appliance technician, retiring in 1987. Ivan was a charter member of Martindale Fire Co. and volunteered at the Ephrata Re-Uz-It Shop.

Also surviving is a son, Marlon (Ruth A. Burkholder) Stauffer, Ephrata; daughters, Thelma S. (Carl A.) Brown, Reading; Charlotte S. (Larry) Shaffer, East Earl; Adele S. Fisher, Denver; and June S. (J. Richard) Groff, Denver; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Magdalena W. (Don) Wenrich, Mohnton; and brothers, William W. (Mary) Stauffer, Ephrata; and Mahlon W. (Arlene) Stauffer, Bainbridge, OH.

He was predeceased by great-grandsons, Ryan Angel and Micah Clare Fisher; sisters, Mary Ann, Sarah, Miriam and Susanna Stauffer, Priscilla Brubacher, Martha Mattis and Rachel Brubaker; and brothers, Paul & Jacob Stauffer.

FUNERAL: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 10 AM, Blue Ball Church of the Brethren, Route 23. BURIAL: adjoining cemetery. VIEWINGS: Monday 6-8 pm, Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, & Tuesday 9-10 am at church.

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Stauffer, John Gehman

MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS - John Gehman Stauffer, 65, of Mount Pleasant Mills, entered into rest at 1:25 a.m.Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at the
Sunbury Community Hospital, following a short battle with cancer.

John was born March 12, 1945, in Selinsgrove, a son of the late Phares and Lizzie (Gehman) Stauffer. On Oct. 24, 1964, he married the former Alice Martin, who survives. His passing breaks a loving marital union of nearly 46 years.

Mr. Stauffer was employed at Bingaman & Son Lumber Company, Kreamer as a mechanic until his retirement in March.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children and their spouses, Lori  (Stauffer) and James Martin, of Mount Pleasant Mills, Troy and Dawn (Horne) Stauffer, of Middleburg, Tammy (Stauffer) and Jerry Brubaker, of Medina, N.Y., Randall and Darlene (Auker) Stauffer, of Elk Horn, Ky., Mark and Amanda (Wanner) Stauffer, of Howard, Robin (Stauffer) and Jason Brewster, of  Herndon, and Brian and Marie (Martin) Stauffer, of Liverpool; 32 grandchildren; two foster grandsons; one brother, Harvey Stauffer, of Middleburg; two sisters and their spouses; Martha and Ira Martin, of Port Trevorton, and Sally and Walter Stauffer, of Selinsgrove.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua S. Martin; one son-in-law, Curtis Brubaker; two brothers, Titus Stauffer and Phares "Sonny" Stauffer; and two sisters, Anna Mary (Stauffer) Good and Ida (Stauffer) Good.

Friends and family are invited for the viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday followed by the funeral at 2, at the Crossroads Mennonite Church, 2066 Winey Road, Richfield, with Pastor Orval Graybill and assisted by Pastor Tim Lauver.

Burial will be made in the Crossroads Brick Church Cemetery, Route 35, Richfield.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Route35, Mount Pleasant Mills have been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Stauffer, Lyle Grant

RUTLEDGE, Mo. - Lyle Grant Stauffer, 18, of Rutledge, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010, following an auto accident in Hancock County, Ill. He was born in Osage Beach, Mo. on Aug. 9, 1991, the son of Ernest and Marjorie (Zimmerman) Stauffer.

Lyle worked with his parents on the family farm. He enjoyed the travel connected with delivering tractors. He also enjoyed camping and the outdoors.

He is survived by his parents, Ernest and Marjorie Stauffer, of Rutledge; his brother, Conrad Lee Stauffer of the home; his grandparents, John and Civilla Stauffer and Ammon and Anna Zimmerman, all of Tunas, Mo.; thirteen aunts; eleven uncles; and many cousins and friends, including family in Snyder County, Pa.

Preceding him in death was one aunt.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hillcrest Mennonite Center in Scotland County. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Hillcrest Mennonite Community Center and at 9:30 a.m. at the Indian Creek Mennonite Church.

Officiating the service will be Bishop Luke Fox, Titus Martin, Merle Oberholtzer and Carl Hoover.

Burial will be in Indian Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gerth Funeral Service, 115 S. Main St., Memphis, MO 63555.

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Steffen, Richard N., 71, Goshen, IN died, March 13, 2010, at his home. He was born in Kidron, OH on May 26, 1938, to the late David and Luella (Geiser) Steffen.  He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Survived by two daughters, Lisa (Mark Dodge) Steffen, Denver, CO and Jodi, (Ed) Gustafson, Alpharetta, GA three grandchildren, Lydia Dodge, and Justin and Kati Gustafson; three brothers, Glenn (Marge) Steffen, Lititz, PA Mahlon (Jean) Steffen, Apple Creek, OH and John (Sharon) Steffen, Orrville, OH and three sisters, Dorcas (Carl) Hanbury, Chesapeake, VA LeAnne (Glenn) Miller, Real Ranch, NM and Ruthie (Wes) Yoder, Goshen, IN.   

He was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Steffen and a sister, Marilyn Miller.

A memorial service was March 16, 2010 at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Goshen.  Pastor Ron Diener and Deacon Norm Maust will officiate. A private family burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Goshen, IN.   

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Steffy, Allan J., 84, formerly of East Petersburg, PA died January 31, 2010 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, PA. He was born in Bareville, PA to Noah P. and Metta Martin Steffy. He was the loving husband of the late Mildred Hershey Steffy who died in 2005.  

Allan was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher for the Sunshine Class for the Friendship Community Ministry at the church as well as a song leader. Allan had a passion and a unique artistic talent for flowers and crafts of all types.

Surviving are four sons: Herbert L. husband of Beverly Siegrist Steffy of Palmyra, PA; Nelson P. husband of Joy Swartz Steffy of Carlisle, PA; Karl E. husband of Ellen Yoder Steffy of Manheim, PA; Roger L. husband of Carol Herr Steffy of Marietta, PA two daughters: Margaret R. wife of Douglas M. Brewer of Newton, Kansas, Cynthia J. wife of Steven P. Stayrook of East Petersburg, PA; thirteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a brother, Jason husband of Maribelle Steffy of Ephrata, PA and five sisters: Alberta Benner of New Holland, PA; Faith Buckwalter of Lititz, PA; Marian wife of Naaman King of Atglen, PA; Edith Hershey of Parkesburg, PA and Harriet wife of Joseph Kepiro of Ephrata.

Preceding him in death was an infant son Michael Allan Steffy and brother Chester Steffy. His service of remembrance and celebration was February 5, 2010 at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, with Pastor Bill Blank and Pastor Donald W. Good officiating. Interment was in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery, East Petersburg, PA.  

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Steiner, Lester R., 80, of Kidron, OH died September 8, 2010 at Aultman Hospital. He was born near Dalton, OH on March 3, 1930 to Albert and Minnie Steiner and married Esther Amstutz on September 20, 1969. She survives.

He was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church.

Survived by his wife, Esther and a sister, Florence Mangle of Orrville, OH; his twin brother, Chester (Helen) Steiner and a brother, Vernon (Bettie) Steiner both of Kidron.

Funeral service was September 13, 2010 at the Kidron Mennonite Church with Pastors Larry Augsburger and Lydell Steiner officiating. Burial was in the Kidron Mennonite cemetery.

  

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Steiner, Levi A., 99, of Apple Creek, Wayne Co., OH died July 18, 2010 at Walnut Creek, Holmes Co., OH.  

He was born August 18, 1910 at Dalton, Wayne Co., OH to Aaron J. and Sarah J. (Amstutz) Steiner.  Aaron was born September 13, 1882 and died December 10, 1967.  Sarah was born January 9, 1882 and died April 17, 1972.

On September 11, 1932 at Kidron, Wayne Co., OH he was married to Orpha A. Geiser, who was born March 3, 1910 and died December 30, 1997.

Surviving are children, Lois (Howard) Holdsclaw; Margaret (Harley) Himes; Palmer (Joan) Steiner; Ethel (Keith) Hoffman; and Kathleen (Ron) Ramer, 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Two sons, an infant and Leslie Steiner, a sister, Alda (Lehman) Swartzentruber, and a foster brother, Paul Hilty, preceded him in death.

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

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Stockdale, Pauline S. Weaver, 82, of Reedley, CA died May 13, 2010 at Fresno, CA. She was born October 27, 1927 at Goodville, PA and was married to Darvin Stockdale, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Dorvin, John, Bobby, and Gwen Peters, and 10 grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 17, 2010 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA  with burial in Reedley Cemetery, Reedley, CA.

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Stoesz Gladys Dick, 78, of Akron, Lancaster Co., PA died April 20, 2010 at the same place.  She was born March 19, 1932 at Mountain Lake, MN to Henry G. and Maria Dick and she was married to Edgar Stoesz, who survives.

Surviving are children, Susan Stoesz Bauman, Dean and Marcia Stoesz, Randy and Ellen Stoesz, Kris Stoesz, 7 grandchildren, and three sisters, Adeline Klassen, Matilda Friesen, Adella Sawyer.

A brother, Arthur Dick preceded her in death.

She was a founding member of Akron Mennonite Church. She volunteered for MCC, MCC Re-Uzit Shops, Meals on Wheels, Coats for Kids and made comforters for many Haitian children. She volunteered in numerous libraries. Her greatest devotion was to her family.

Memorial services were held April 23, 2010 at Akron Mennonite Church, Akron, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Stoltzfus, Barbara C. Garber, age 86, of Parkesburg, PA died August 3, 2010, at the Hospice Center in Lancaster, PA.  She was the wife of Daniel M. Stoltzfus with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage on January 1st of this year.  Born in West Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Ezra and Mary Stauffer Garber.  Barbara was a member of the Parkesburg Mennonite Church. Parkesburg, PA.  

Survived by her husband Daniel and sons, Ralph E., husband of Erla Groff Stoltzfus of Willow Street, PA; Merle D., husband of Doris Brandt Stoltzfus of Lititz, PA 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 siblings, Ralph, husband of Marion Garber of Elizabethtown, PA and Helen Yoder of Bellville, PA.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold S. Garber.  

Funeral service was August 7, 2010 at the Millwood Mennonite Church, with Pastor David Gehman officiating.  Interment was in Millwood Mennonite cemetery Gap, PA.  

  

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Stoltzfus, Edna E., age 85, formerly of Intercourse, PA died October 9, 2010 at Fairmount Homes. She was born in West Sadsbury Twp., daughter of the late Aaron N. & Amanda Roth Stoltzfus.  She was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church of Gap, PA.

Surviving are 3 siblings:  Ida M. Martin of Ephrata, PA; Edward A. Stoltzfus of Narvon, PA; Martha A. Walker of New Holland, PA.

She was preceded in death by a brother Lester husband of Pauline Stoltzfus of New Holland, PA.

Funeral service was October 13, 2010 at the Millwood Mennonite Church, with Pastor Keith Beiler, Pastor Luke Sensenig and Deacon Eugene Lapp officiating. Interment was in the Millwood Mennonite cemetery Gap, PA.

 

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Stoltzfus, Edna S. Good, age 81, of Parkesburg, died July 25, 2010 at the Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center in Narvon, PA. She was born in Goodville, PA to George S. and Ellen Stauffer Good. She was the wife of Edward A. Stoltzfus, Sr. with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage on February 3 of this year. Edna was a member of the Old Road Mennonite Church Gap, PA

Survived by husband Edward and 6 children: Linda J., wife of E. Richard Lambert, Jr. of Parkesburg, PA; Cheryl A., wife of Wesley Lapp of Parkesburg, PA; Betty Lou, wife of Steven Sergovic of Parkesburg, PA; Edward A. Stoltzfus, Jr., of Friendship Community in Lititz, PA; Brenda Faye, wife of Galen Kauffman of Parkesburg, PA; Susan E., wife of Allen Smoker of Parkesburg, PA 12 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Verna S. Good of Ephrata, PA. 

She was preceded in death by 3 siblings.

Funeral service was July 28, 2010 at the Old Road Mennonite Church, Gap, PA  17527, on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. with Pastors Richard L. Buckwalter, Robert H. Benner, and Dale Hostetter officiating.  Interment will be in the Millwood Mennonite Cemetery. 

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Stoltzfus, Leah Amelia Zook, 90, of Honey Brook, PA died May 12, 2010. She was born in Bellville, Pa. to Jacob and Fannie (Yoder) Zook. She was the faithful wife of Amos K. Stoltzfus and loving mother to her ten children. She was a member of Rockville Mennonite Church.

Survived by her husband Amos and nine children: Mary Ellen married to Larry Nelson of Orlando, Florida, Lester (deceased) married to wife Catherine (Hughes) Stoltzfus of New Holland, PA; Anna Mae married to Lawrence Carty of Willow Street, PA; A. Kenneth Jr. married to Patricia (Erdman) Stoltzfus of Wolmesdorf, PA; Joyce married to Donald Horning of New Holland, PA; Nancy married to Clair Smoker of Honey Brook, PA; Lynetta married to Jack Snyder of Lancaster, PA; John of Narvon, PA; Barry married to Kristi (Walter) Stoltzfus of Willow Street, PA and Judy married to Andy Miller of Lancaster, PA. She had 40 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.  One sister Mary (Zook) King of Bellville, PA and one brother Andrew of Oregon.

Four brothers preceded her in death, Samuel, Levi, Mahlon and David.
 
The funeral was May 15, 2010 at the Rockville Mennonite Church, Honey Brook, PA
 

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Stoltzfus, Mildred Irene Graber, 77, of Harrisonburg, VA died   January 29, 2010, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1932, in Wayland, Iowa, to Christian L. and Mina (Roth) Graber. Mildred was married in 1954 to the Rev. Edward B. Stoltzfus, who survives. A pastor's wife for two decades, she hosted friends and travelers in her home and enjoyed touring internationally with her husband.

Mildred was an active member of the Park View Mennonite Church including ministry as elder, Sunday school teacher, 2009 president of Mennonite Women and choir member. She sang in three other local choirs: Daughters of Song, Shenandoah Valley Choral Society and the festival choir of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival.  

Surrvied by her husband Edward and four children: Rebecca Stoltzfus of Saugerties, N.Y., Anita Breckbill of Lincoln, Neb., Eric Stoltzfus of Mount Rainier, Md., and Philip Stoltzfus of Northfield, Minn., and eight grandchildren, who all survive her.

A memorial service was February 2, 2010, at Park View Mennonite Church with pastors Phil Kniss and Barbara Moyer Lehman officiating.  

 

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Stoltzfus, Naaman A., 74, of East Earl, PA died July 23, 2010 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. Born in Lancaster, PA to Daniel S. and Sarah B. (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus. He was married 41 years to Verna (Zook) Stoltzfus. He was a member of Petra Christian Fellowship.

Survived by his wife Verna and three children, Philip, married to Vonda (Shirk) Stoltzfus of East Earl, PA; Heidi, married to Randy Kunkel of Paradise, PA and Tim Stoltzfus, married to Heather Shirk of Lancaster, PA; six grandchildren; three sisters, Marian Yoder of Sarasota, FL, Ann Stoltzfus of Leola, PA and Rhoda, married to George Beiler of Intercourse, PA; and a brother, John, married to Gloria Stoltzfus of Seligman, AZ.

Preceding him in death are two brothers, Mark and Wesley Stoltzfus.

A memorial service was July 26, 2010 at Rockville Mennonite Church, Honey Brook, PAwith the Reverend Titus Kauffman officiating.
  

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Stoltzfus, Samuel P., 65, of Gordonville, PA died Aug. 21, 2010. He was born Dec. 22, 1944, to Benjamin and Emma Stoltzfus. He was married for 45 years to Hannah (Stoltzfoos) Stoltzfus. He was a member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand, PA. He served in the ministry for 31 years at various locations.

Survived by his wife and three sons, Samuel married to Delilah Hochstetler Stoltzfus, Bloomfield, NM, Elvin married to Dorcas Hochstetler Stoltzfus, Farmington, NM, Jada married to Naomi (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, Narvon, PA; three daughters, Susanna Stoltzfus, White, GA; Katrina married to Anthony Weaver, Jonestown, PA, Rosa, at home; 16 grandchildren; four brothers, Mose husband of Rhoda (Zook) Stoltzfus, Denver, PA, Sylvan husband of Mary (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, Cherry Tree, PA, Leon husband of Wilma (Hostetler) Stoltzfus, Summersville, MO, Alvin husband of Leona (Shetler) Stoltzfus, Augusta, WV; four sisters, Rachel wife of John Lapp, McVeytown, PA, Sadie wife of Jess Stoltzfus, Phoenix, AZ, Ruth wife of Marvin Stoltzfus, Leola, PA, Verna wife of Melvin Beiler, Munnsville, NY.   

Funeral service was Aug. 24, 2010 from Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church, Interment was in the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Cemetery Bird-in-Hand, PA.

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Stoltzfus, Sara E. Smoker, 83 of Cochranville, PA, died September 19, 2010. She was born in Christiana, to David M. & Sadie Smoker Smoker.  She was the wife of Herman I. Stoltzfus with whom she celebrated 56 years of marriage November of last year.  

She was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church of Gap, PA.  In the past she was a member of the Andrews Bridge Mennonite Church Sewing Circle.  

She enjoyed reading, going to the beach, cooking, canning, Philadelphia Phillies and her pets.  She also enjoyed scrabble and other word games.  She was a gracious hostess.  

Survived by her husband Herman and 4 children:  Linford husband of Jean Shearer Stoltzfus of Cochranville, PA: Clayton husband of Kim Baker Stoltzfus of Meade, Kansas; Joy wife of David Snader of New Holland, PA; Victor husband of Rebecca Stoltzfus Stoltzfus of Cochranville, PA. 11 grandchildren, 6 siblings:  Viola Smoker of Arizona; Miriam Byler of Colorado, Vernon husband of Ada Nancy King Smoker of Lititz, PA; Anna wife of Henry Forman of Watsontown, PA; Dale husband of Ruth Anna Kauffman Smoker of Gordonville, PA; Donald Smoker of Phoenix, AZ.  

She was preceded in death by 2 siblings: Leroy Smoker and Verdna Smoker.  

A memorial service was September 25, 2010 at the Millwood Mennonite Church, 441 Amish Road, Gap, PA Officiating will be Pastors Luke Sensenig, Keith Beiler and Elvin Ressler.  Interment will be private prior to the memorial service.  

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Stopher, Ruby Miller, 83, of LaGrange, IN died November 22, 2010 at Ft. Wayne, IN from complications of heart valve surgery.  She was born November 21, 1927 at Kalona, IA to John W. and Elizabeth (Miller) Miller.  On October 23, 1948 at LaGrange, IN she was married to Wayne Stopher, who survives.

Surviving are children, Kathleen & Rodney Snider, Sheila and Myron Yoder, Regina & Woody Driver, Yvonne Stopher, and Timothy Stopher, 8 grandchildren, a sister, Darlene Miller and a brother, Guy Miller.

She and her husband Wayne owned Stopher Studio from 1957-1994

Memorial services were held November 28, 2010 at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Stopher, Ruby Miller

LAGRANGE -- Ruby Stopher, 83, of LaGrange, died unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Mrs. Stopher was born Nov. 21, 1927, in Kalona, Iowa, to John W. and Elizabeth (Miller) Miller. On Oct. 23, 1948, in Shipshewana, she married Wayne Stopher. He survives in LaGrange.

Surviving are daughters Kathleen (Rodney) Snider of LaGrange, Sheila S. (Myron) Yoder of Middlebury, Regina (Woody) Driver of Harrisonburg, Va., and Yvonne Stopher of Silver Lake; son Timothy W. Stopher of Warsaw; eight grandchildren; sister Darlene Miller of Sarasota, Fla.; and brother Guy Miller of Sarasota.

She was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shore Mennonite Church, 7235 W - 100 N, Shipshewana. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange.

Memorials may be given to Cardinal Services, Attn.: Candy Townsend, 504 N. Bay Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580, or Ronald McDonald House of Indiana.

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Stucky, Irene Hagen, 85, of Moundridge, McPherson Co., Kansas died March 11,2010 at the same place from an infection.  She was born May 3, 1924 at Moundridge, KS to Henry S. Hagen and Augusta Hagen Stucky.  She was married to Winton Stucky, who is deceased.

After Winton died in 1991, Irene married Dr. Howard Yoder in 1999.  Howard died in 2005.

Surviving are children, Scott & Min Wei Stucky; Randy & Rita Stucky; and Joan & Russ Goering; 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Dorthy Stucky and Violet Voran.

Memorial services were held March 15, 2010 at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Stucky, Kathleen Ruth Krehbiel, 85, of Moundridge, KS died February 8, 2010 at the same place.  She was born May 21 1924 at Moundridge, KS to Herbert J. and Ether (Goering) Krehbiel.

Surviving are children, Roger & Ruthanne Stucky; Tom and Sue Stucky; Shirley Stucky; Patsy Jean Montoya; 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, a brother, Herbert J. Krehbiel Jr. and a sister, Lola Jane Fensky.

Memorial services were held February 13, 2010 at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, McPherson County, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Stucky, Keith Leroy, 57, of Austin, Texas died December 2, 2010 at the same place (where) from pancreatic cancer.  

He was born August 17, 1953 at McPherson, Kansas to Howard and Mildred "Milly" (Dick) Stucky.  Howard was born September 28, 1922 and died June 27, 1980.  Milly was born February 22, 1925 and survives.

Surviving are a brother, Clair Stucky; a sister, Teresa (David) Birky; a brother, Jerome (Kellene Hawkins) Stucky; and a sister, Dorothy Harder.

Classical Music; BA Bethel College, Kansas 1975; Analyst with IRS, awards for teaching Leadership Classes, resulting in many friends around the nation.

Memorial services were held December 27, 2010 at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton, Kansas with burial in Columbarium - BCMC, North Newton, KS.

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Stucky, Leota Grace, 99, of Moundrige, KS died March 20 2010 at the same place.  She was born October 13 1910 to Edward J. and Lena (Gering) Stucky.

Surviving is a brother, Glen Stucky.

Memorial services were held March 23, 2010 at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, McPherson Co., Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Stutzman, Edwin D.

March 2,1944 - Dec. 3, 2010

ETNA GREEN -- Edwin D. Stutzman, 66, of 6908 W. 850 N., Etna Green, died at 10:59 p.m. Friday (Dec. 3, 2010) at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

He was born March 2, 1944, in Kosciusko County to Daniel and Annie Stutzman Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Mae Stutzman; son Aaron of Etna Green; daughter Lorraine Lambright of Syracuse; three grandchildren; brothers Alvin, Eldon, Eli and Robert; and sisters Velma Borkholder, Sue Kauffman, Laura Stutzman, Ruby Chupp, Rosie Miller, Martha Snyder and Treva Bontrager.

Friends may call after 1 p.m. today and all day Monday at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mark Stutzman residence.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

 

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Stutzman, Erma E. Swartzentruber, 89, of Sugarcreek, OH died November 18, 2010 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home. She was born September 25, 1921 in Holmes Co., OH to Abner J. and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Swartzentruber. Her husband was David D. Stutzman, whom she married November 8, 1942 and celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on November 8, 2010. She was a member of Sharon Mennonite Church and served as a Sunday School Teacher.

Survived by her Husband and seven children, Loyal (Susie) Stutzman of Sugarcreek, OH; David Lee (Leona) Stutzman of Sugarcreek, OH; Rhoda (Freeman) Mullet of Sugarcreek, OH; James (Delores) Stutzman of West Union, OH; Luke (Lois) Stutzman of Millersburg, OH; Jesse (Esta) Stutzman of Sugarcreek, OH and Ruth (Willis) Schlabach of Sugarcreek, OH; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; her sister Viola (Emanuel) Barkman of Fredricksburg, OH; two brothers, Ivan (Geneva) Swartzentruber of Wooster, OH and Abner Junior (Fannie) Swartzentruber of Millersburg, OH.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her sister Verna Weaver and four brothers Raymond, Alvin, Eli and Orion Swartzentruber.

Funeral Service was   November 22, 2010 at Sharon Mennonite Church with Ministers Clarence Miller and Tom Mullet officiating. Burial followed in Union Hill Cemetery at Sugarcreek, OH.

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Stutzman, Floyd L.

Floyd L. Stutzman, 67, of Arthur, died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Sunnyside Mennonite Church, Chesterville, with Rev. Ivan Jess officiating. Burial was in Sunnyside Cemetery. Visitation was held Saturday evening at the church. Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur, was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Stutzman was born January 3, 1943, in Bourbon Township. He was the son of Levi J. and Amanda Graber Stutzman. He married Lucy Plank on September 10, 1963, in Arthur.

Survivors include three daughters, Clara Harris and husband Douglas of Effing ham; Lizzie Phillips and husband Brad of Tuscola; Mary Colwell and husband Brad of Carterville; four grandchildren, Austin Harris of Paris and Brady, Clarisa, and Emmalee Phillips, all of Tuscola; and a sister, Anna Kauffman of Arthur.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Martha Yoder and Mary Herschberger.

Mr. Stutzman retired as a finishing contractor and had provided a taxi service for the Amish. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Arcola. He enjoyed Los Angeles Dodgers baseball, westerns, golfing, and bowling.Memorials are suggested in care of the family.    Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hilligossshraderfh.com.

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Stutzman, James Dowain "Jim" 56, of Gilbert, Ariz., died May 16, 2010. He was born Sept. 19, 1953, in Millersburg, the son of Henry and Katie Stutzman, and married Connie Hinkle on Feb. 14, 1976 "Valentines Day". They recently celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary.

Survived by his wife Connie and son, Nicholas, a daughter-in-law, Sara and a granddaughter, Lena; a daughter, Lindsay, a son-in-law, Drew; a son, Joel; his father, Henry; and siblings, Ron, Karen, Robert and Marcia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katie. He attended Central Christian Church in Gilbert, Ariz. He lived a Christian life, and as a husband and father, strove to follow Jesus.

Funeral service was May 23, 2010 at Berlin Mennonite Church, with the Rev. Bruce Hamsher officiating. Burial will be in Berlin Cemetery. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7

  

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Stutzman, Jeanette A. Burkey, 74, of Milford, NE died May 3, 2010 at the same place from cancer.  She was born December 12, 1935 at Milford, NE to Lester and Stella (Zimerman) Burkey.  On May 24, 1956 at Milford, NE she was married to Robert G. Stutzman, who survives.

Surviving are children, Charnell & Drew Sanders and Robert K. & Karen Stutzman, and two grandchildren.

Memorial services were held May 6, 2010 at Bellwood Mennonite Church, Milford, NE with burial in Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, NE.

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Stutzman, Mabel M. Troyer, 96, of Benton, OH died September 21, 2010. She had been residing at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, of Walnut Creek. She was born on Nov. 19, 1913 in Kalona, IA, to Samuel S. and Mary (Eimen) Troyer. She married Henry D. Stutzman on Nov. 26, 1936.  He preceded her in death on Jan 8, 2004.  Mabel was a member of Martins Creek Mennonite Church.  

Surviving are four children:  Mary Sundheimer of Berlin, Marion (Betty) Stutzman of Walnut Creek, OH; Marvin (Yvonne) Stutzman of Harrisonburg, VA, and Warren (Fern Stutzman)of Benton, OH; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons, Gary Allen and Robert Dean Stutzman; grandsons Kevin D. Stutzman and Scott Sundheimer; son-in-law Clyde Sundheimer; twin infant sisters; three sisters Delilah Garber, Katie Miller and Anna Kurtz; seven brothers Ervin, Earles, Omar, Calvin, Edwin, Sanford and James Troyer.

Funeral services was September 24, 2010 at Martins Creek Mennonite Church with Pastor Carl Weibe officiating. Burial followed in the Martins Creek Cemetery Millersburg, OH.
  

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Stutzman, Marianna Maude Reiff, of Goshen, IN died March 5, 2010 in her home. She was born March 19, 1916, to Vernon and Zaidee (Brenneman) Reiff in Halstead, Kan. She married Roman Stutzman on Oct. 14, 1939, in Elkhart. He died Dec. 30, 1997.

Marianna and Roman led a voluntary service program from 1952 to 1972 in Kansas City, Mo., and provided leadership to Germantown Mennonite Church and the Gemantown Mennonite Meetinghouse and Center in Philadelphia, PA from 1972 to 1987, when they moved to Goshen. They played a central role in making the oldest house in Philadelphia, Wyck, into an active museum. She was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Phyllis Dintaman Stutzman; three grandchildren, Benjamin Stutzman of Goshen, IN; Rebekah (Rob Ripperger) Stutzman of Baltimore and Hannah Stutzman of Washington, D.C.; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald, on Oct. 17, 2003, and one sister, Virginia Reiff.

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Stutzman, Marianna Maude Reiff, 93, of Goshen, IN died March 5, 2010 at the same place. She was born March 19, 1916 at Halstead, Kansas to Vernon and Zaidee (Brenneman) Reiff.  On October 14, 1939 at Elkhart, IN she was married to Roman Stutzman, who was born September 1, 1916 and died December 30 1997.

Surviving are Phyllis Dintaman Stutzman (daughter-in-law), 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

A son, Ron (Phyllis) Stutzman, and a sister, Virginia Reiff preceded her in death.

Marianna attended Goshen College and taught school in Elkhart.  Marianna and Roman led a voluntary service program from 1952-1972 in Kansas City, Mo., and provided leadership to Germantown Mennonite Church and the Germantown Mennonite Meetinghouse and Center in Philadelphia, Pa., from 1972 to 1987.

Memorial services were held June 2, 2010 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana.

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Stutzman, Martha M. Kauffman, 91, of Kalona, Iowa died June 12, 2010 at Wellman, Washington Co., Iowa.  She was born March 26, 1919 at Arthur, Illinois. She was married to John Stutzman, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Claretta McArtor, Merle and Joyce Stutzman, John and Janice Stutzman, Harold and Mary Stutzman, Laverta and Roger Steiner, Laverna and Clayton Troyer, 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Jacob and Jean Kauffman, and Harvey Kauffman.

Two daughters, Idella Stutzman and Marcia Stutzman, a brother, Joe Kauffman, two sisters, Katie Ann Miller, and Esther Borntrager, a brother, Levi Kauffman, and two grandchildren, Nathan Stutzman and Sara Troyer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held June 16, 2010 at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Kalona, Johnson Co., Iowa with burial in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery, Kalona, Iowa.


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Martha Stutzman 1919 -2010

Martha Kauffman Stutzman died June 12, 2010. She was born March 26, 1919, in Arthur, IL, the daughter of Henry and Mary Ann Stutzman Kauffman.

Martha and John Stutzman were married in Kalona on Jan. 1, 1942.   The couple lived in the community and farmed.  Martha was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church and the Lower Deer Creek Women's Sewing Circle.

She enjoyed her family and many friends and always had a happy outlook on life. Quilting was her favorite pastime and she continued to pursue this until her health started to fail.  She did an untold number of baby quilts and wall hangings.

She is survived by six children and spouses: Claretta McArtor of East Moline, Illinois, Merle and Joyce Stutzman of Newton, Iowa, John and Janice Stutzman of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Harold and Mary Stutzman of Kalona, Laverta and Roger Steiner of Apple Creek, Ohio, and Laverna and Clayton Troyer of Kalona.  Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, Mitchell McArtor, Heath Stutzman, Michael Stutzman, Matthew Stutzman, Jonathon Troyer, Jason Stutzman, Devin Steiner, Derek Steiner, Nicole(Stutzman) Beauford, Tiffany(Stutzman) Dykstra, Jenessa Troyer, Emily Troyer, Stacey Prillaman and Lindsay(Steiner) Shafer, and 14 great grandchildren, a sister, Clara Gingerich of Iowa City, Iowa and two brothers, Jacob and wife Jean Kauffman of Kalona and Harvey Kauffman of Goshen, Indiana.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John (1988) two daughters, Idella Stutzman and Marcia Stutzman, a grandson, Nathan Stutzman, a granddaughter, Sarah Troyer, great grandson, Cody McArtor, a son-in-law, Walt McArtor, and siblings, Joe Kauffman, Katie Ann Miller, Esther Borntrager, and Levi Kauffman.

A memorial has been established for WMSC or Parkview Chaplaincy.

Celebration of Life were held Wednesday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, rural Kalona.  Burial was prior to the service.

Visitation was Tuesday at the Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona.  Pastors Don Patterson and Dick Swartzendruber officiated.

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Summer, Marjorie S. Stalter, 91, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died August 21, 2010 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN.  She was born November 27, 1918 at Chenoa, IL to Daniel D. and Alice (Miller) Stalter.  On March 1, 1938 at Manson, Iowa she was married to Milton G. Summer, who died July 19, 1998.

Surviving are children, Shelby Morrisey; Ardis (Calvin) King; and Sharon (Roy) Axline; 7 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren,  11 great-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, a sister, Virginia Kreider, and a brother, Milo D. Stalter.

Four brothers and to sisters preceded her in death.

She was s member of North Goshen Mennonite Church.  Mrs. Summer enjoyed quilting and baking.  She had worked as a seamstress for Ivy Terrace, Goshen and Custom Booth, Elkhart.

Memorial services were held August 27, 2010 at North Goshen Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery Goshen, IN.

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Summer, Marjorie Stalter

GOSHEN -- Marjorie S. Summer, 91, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born in Chenoa, Ill., on Nov. 27, 1918, to Daniel D. and Alice (Miller) Stalter. She married Milton G. Summer on March 1, 1938, in Manson, Iowa. He died July 19, 1998.

Surviving are three daughters, Shelby Morrisey of Goshen, Ardis (Calvin) King of South Bend and Sharon (Roy) Axline of Goshen; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; sister Virginia Kreider of Goshen; and brother Milo D. Stalter of Goshen.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

A member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, Mrs. Summer enjoyed quilting and baking. She had worked as a seamstress for Ivy Terrace, Goshen, and Custom Booth, Elkhart.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at North Goshen Mennonite Church. Pastor Dean Linsenmeyer of North Goshen Mennonite Church and Pastor Calvin J. King, son-in-law, will officiate. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee.

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Summers, Allen C., age 88 of Lititz, PA formerly of Rising Sun, MD and Nottingham, PA died November 12, 2010.  He passed away at the Audubon Villa of Lititz, PA.  He was the husband of the late Sara F. Smoker Summers who passed away on June 8, 2007.  He was born in Gap, PA to Samuel & Rachel Loar Summers.  

He was a member of the Christian Fellowship of New Holland, PA and a former member of Media Mennonite Church where he had served as trustee and was on the church council.  He was a former board member of the Production Credit Association and East Nottingham Township.
 
Surviving are 4 children:  Sheryl Y. wife of Ronald Jantzi of Overland Park, KS, Richard A. husband of Patricia Bonsall Summers of Christiana, PA; Samuel L. husband of Shelly Skinner Summers of Youngstown, FL, Betti S. wife of J. Ronald Risser of Lancaster, PA, 7 grandchildren:  Stacey, Krystal, Christopher, Gwenelle, Jason, Andrew, David, 1 step granddaughter Kiersten, 3 great grandchildren, 1 step great granddaughter, brother:  Elam husband of Joan Summers of Turbotville, PA.  

He was preceded in death by step grandson, 2 brothers:  Edgar and Leon Summers.  A memorial service was Wednesday November 24, 2010 at the Christian Fellowship Church, New Holland, PA. There was a viewing at the Shivery Funeral Home, Christiana, PA Sunday November 21, 2010 1 to 3 p.m. with interment followed in the Millwood Mennonite Cemetery.   

  

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Sutter, Elsie Elizabeth Eash, 90, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died June 28, 2010 at the same place after a lengthy illness.  

She was born February 18, 1920 at Hollsopple, Somerset Co., PA to Sem K. and Suie (Blough) Eash.  Sem was born February 4, 1892 and died April 27, 1976.  Suie was born June 9, 1891 and died May 28, 1968.

On October 8, 1943 at Springs, Somerset, PA she was married to Clayton Chris Sutter, who was born October 17, 1919 and survives.

Surviving are children, son, Sem Sutter (John Easton) Chicago, IL; three daughters, Miriam (Stephen) Lapp, West Liberty, OH; Beth Sutter and Ruth Sutter, both of Philadelphia, PA; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Mabel (Owen) Lehman, Hollsopple, PA; Florence (Guy) Livengood, Grantsville, MD; and Esther Yoder, Goshen, IN.

A sister, Ruth Yoder preceded her in death.

She worked as co-administrator at the Home for the Aged in Eureka, Ill. from 1946 to 1956 and lived in Goshen since 1963. Until her retirement, she taught fourth grade at Chamberlain Elementary School in Goshen.

She was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church and was formerly on the Walnut Hill Daycare board of directors and a member of the National Education Association. She volunteered at Goshen Hospice beginning in 1988 and at Greencroft beginning in 1989.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Peace and Justice Support Network of the Mennonite Church USA or Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center.

Memorial services were held July 2, 2010 at East Goshen Mennonite Church Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

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Swartz, Vada Fern Bowman, 87, Dayton, VA died November 3, 2010 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 16, 1923, in Rockingham Co., VA to Luther and Ottie Lahman Bowman. On June 19, 1945, she married Dwight F. Swartz who preceded her in death December 27, 2009.

She was a member of the Weavers Mennonite Church where she had taught Sunday School, served as a youth sponsor with her husband Dwight and was active in the women's sewing circle.   

Surviving are three daughters, Ruth Ann Horst and husband, Reuben, Dayton, VA; Sharon Kisamore and husband Dave, Harrisonburg, VA; Mary Jane Heatwole and husband Conrad, Riner, VA; one son, Robert Swartz and wife Linda, Stuarts Draft, VA; one daughter-in-law, Jeanie Swartz, Hudson, Colorado; eight grandchildren, three step grandchildren; two great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

Mrs. Swartz was also preceded in death by her husband Dwight and a daughter Glenda Sue Swartz who died December 28, 1981 and a son, William Carter Swartz who died December 30, 2004.

Pastors Janet Blosser and Phil Kanagy conducted a funeral service November 6, 2010, at at Weavers Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Weavers Church Cemetery.

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Swartz, Vada Fern Bowman, 87, of Dayton, died Nov. 3, 2010, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Swartz was born Aug. 16, 1923, in Rockingham County, and was the daughter of the late Luther and Ottie Lahman Bowman.

She was well known for her catering at Eastern Mennonite High School, the Virginia Conference Assembly, and many weddings and events for family and friends. She was an active member of the Weavers Mennonite Church, where she had taught Sunday school, served as a youth sponsor with her husband, Dwight, and was active in the women's sewing circle. Her gift of warm hospitality was a blessing to many.

On June 19, 1945, she married Dwight F. Swartz, who preceded her in death Dec. 27, 2009. Surviving are three daughters, Ruth Ann Horst and husband, Reuben, of Dayton, Sharon Kisamore and husband, Dave, of Harrisonburg, and Mary Jane Heatwole and husband, Conrad, of Riner, Va.; one son, Robert Swartz and wife, Linda, of Stuarts Draft; one daughter-in-law, Jeanie Swartz of Hudson, Colo.; eight grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Mrs. Swartz was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Mrs. Swartz was also preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Sue Swartz, who died Dec. 28, 1981, and a son, William Carter Swartz, who died Dec. 30, 2004. Pastors Janet Blosser and Phil Kanagy will conduct a funeral service Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Weavers Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the Weavers Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg.

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Swartz, Walter - 97, of Sellersville; formerly of Plumsteadville, PA died September 25, 2010 at Rockhill Mennonite Community. He was born in Pipersville, PA to Samuel and Frances (Nonomaker) Swartz. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Shive) Swartz and his first wife, Helen C. (Jones) Swartz from 1927-1969. He was a member of Hilltown Baptist Church as well as a longtime member of Deep Run Mennonite Church West.   

Survived by: Mary Ann Rodgers (Daughter) & husband, Dr. Willard L. of Eugene, OR; Elsie Jane Poosawtsee (Daughter) & husband, Dr. Somdee S. of Bangkok, Thailand; Albert W. Swartz (Son) & wife, Rebecca S. of Lansdale, PA Diane Hertzler (Foster Step-Daughter) of Allentown, PA; 7 Grandchildren, 5 Great-grandchildren; 3 Step-grandchildren; 1 Step-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Darwin Swartz; a sister, Verna M. Daniel; a step-son, Albert Thomas Landes; a step-great-grandchild, Robin.

Funeral service was October 3, 2010 at Rockhill Mennonite Community Chapel, Sellersville, PA. Burial took place October 4, 2010 at Deep Run Mennonite Cemetery West Bedminster, PA
  

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Swartzendruber, Alta F. Miller, 91, of Kalona, IA died September 14, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Alta was born April 5, 1919 in Kalona, IA to Ben M and Cora Maude (Miller) Miller. She was united in marriage to Morris E. Swartzendruber on October 30, 1938 at the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church. Alta was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church where she was active in the Women's Sewing Group.

Survived by her five children and spouses, Gareth (Mary) Swartzendruber of Holmes Beach, Fl; Marlene (Elmer) Yoder of Kalona, IA;Virginia (Levon) Christophel of Monument, CO; Lorraine (John) Munk of Cary, NC;   Lyndon (Linnea) Swartzendruber of Antigo, WI; 16 grandchildren, Derek Swartzendruber, Douglas Yoder, Darin Yoder, Todd Christophel, Craig Christophel, David Munk, Stephen Munk, Casey Swartzendruber, Kyle Swartzendruber, Daniel Swartzendruber, Brenda Brenneman, Lisa Beslic, Debra Murray, Krista Kiefer, Jessica Arrowood, Martine Swartzendruber, 18 great grandchildren, one brother, Cecil Miller of Kalona, and three sisters, Ila (Ellis) Swartzendruber of Kalona, Grace Miller of Kalona, Marjorie (Art) Roth of Julesburg, CO.

Preceding Alta in death were her parents, her husband Morris on February 13, 2002, two infant twin sisters, one sister in law, Verda Miller and one brother in law, Paul Miller.

A celebration of life service was September 17, 2010 at the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church in Kalona, IA with Pastors John King, Floyd Helmuth and Loren Swartzendruber officiating. Private family burial will be held prior to the service at the Fairview Mennonite Cemetery in rural Kalona, IA

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Swartzendruber, Alta Fern Miller, 91, of Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa died September 14, 2010 at the same place from congestive heart failure and a fall with hip fracture. 

She was born April 5, 1919 at Kalona to Benedict "Ben" M. and Cora Maude (Miller) Miller.  Ben was born April 3, 1897 and died December 30, 1964. Cora was born September 25, 1898 and died April 27, 1958.

On October 30, 1938 at Kalona she was married to Morris E. Swartzendruber, who was born January 24, 1916 and died February 13, 2002.

Surviving are children, Gareth (Mary), Marlene (Elmer) Yoder, Virginia (Levon) Christophel, Lorraine (John) Munk, and Lyndon (Linea), 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, a brother, Cecil, and three sisters, Ila (Ellis) Swartzendruber, Grace Miller, and Marjorie (Arthur) Roth.

Memorial services were held September 17, 2010 at Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite, Kalona, IA with burial in Iowa Cemetery, Kalona, IA.

 

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Swartzentruber, Naomi

PALMETTO, Fla. -- Naomi Swartzentruber, 59, of Palmetto, died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 15, 2010.

She was born in London, Ohio, on Dec. 5, 1950.

She is survived by her mother, Emma Swartzentruber of Goshen, Ind.; six sisters, Esther (Owen) Hershberger and Carol (Harry) Scribner, both of Goshen, Mary Swartzentruber of Hutchinson, Kan., Rebecca (Al) Yoder of Bristol, Ind., Rhoda (Menno) Hochstedler of Topeka, Ind., and Alma (Alfred) Yoder of Irwin, Ohio; and one brother, Dale (Elsie) Swartzentruber of Nappanee, Ind.; 12 nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces and -nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Enos Swartzentruber.

Naomi graduated from Parkview Nursing School and worked as a nurse in various capacities. Most recently, she worked as a hospice nurse for 23 years. Prior to pursuing her nursing career, she taught English in China for several years. She loved history and was an avid reader.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home in Sarasota, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m., also at the funeral home. Pastor Roger Shenk of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church will officiate.

Memorials may be designated for Youth With a Mission.

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Swartzentruber, Naomi, 59, Palmetto, Florida, died November 15, 2010. She was born December 5, 1950. in London, Ohio to Enos & Emma Swartzrntruber

She is survived by her mother, Emma Swartzentruber, of Goshen, IN; six sisters: Esther (Owen) Hershberger, and Carol (Harry) Scribner, of Goshen, IN; Mary Swartzentruber of Hutchinson, KS; Rebecca (Al) Yoder of Bristol, IN; Rhoda (Menno) Hochstedler of Topeka, IN, Alma (Alfred) Yoder of Irwin, OH; and, one brother, Dale (Elsie) Swartzentruber of Nappanee, IN; twelve nieces and nephews, and four great nieces and nephews.  

She was preceeded in death by her father, Enos Swartzentruber.

A memorial service was November 20, 2010 at Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home   Sarasota, FL Pastor Roger Shenk of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church will officiate.

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Swope, Andrew W., 67, of Denver, formerly of New Holland, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at Mifflin Center in Shillington.

Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late William G. and Kathrine (Brady) Swope. His wife, Joan M. (Esbenshade) Swope, died July 28, 1994.

Andrew worked for 31 years as an equipment operator for Martin Limestone, retiring in 2007.

He attended Petra Christian Fellowship and was a lifetime member of the New Holland VFW and the Liberty Fire Company. He enjoyed his children, grandchildren, and fishing. He served in the US Army.

Surviving are two daughters, Kristi K., married to Darryl W. Martin of Reinholds, and Kellie D. Swope of Akron; a son, Korey A., married to Sherry (Martin) Swope of Fivepointville; five grandchildren; and a brother, Larry, married to Nancy L. Swope of New Cumberland.

Preceding him in death are two sisters, Ethel Renner and Judy MacKeal.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 8, at 10 a.m. at Petra Christian Fellowship, 565 Airport Road, New Holland, with the Reverend Lester Zimmerman and the Reverend Titus Kauffman officiating. Interment will be in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.

Viewing will be on Sunday at the Church from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 9-10 a.m.

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Swope, Wilmer D., 84, of Leetonia, passed away at 3:09 p.m. on February 1, 2010 following a long illness. He was born December 16, 1925 in Leetonia, Ohio to Herman and Mabel (Detrow) Swope.

Wilmer was a farmer and worked at A & P Warehouse in Salem and at Buechner Residence Hall near YSU in Youngstown. He also served as a Fairfield Township Trustee from 1970-2001. Mr. Swope was a member of Midway Mennonite Church. He enjoyed writing Christian hymns and Mennonite Church history. Wilmer also liked collecting books, gardening, genealogy, and restoring antique clocks.

Survivors include his wife, Alverda (Stoltzfus) Swope, whom he married October 19, 1952; five children, Daniel Swope of Leetonia, Ohio, Darlene (Edmund) Anderson of Lisbon, Ohio, Charlene (Art) Mamis of Hudsonville, Michigan, David Swope of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Miriam (Matthew) Roth of Metamora, Illinois; four grandchildren, Eliana Roth, Benjamin Roth, Naomi Roth, Jessica Anderson; one great-grandchild, Hayley Wilson; and his sister, Carolyn Warren of Rittman, Ohio.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2010 at Midway Mennonite Church with Pastor Herman Myers and Pastor Harry Neuenschwander officiating. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana and one hour prior to the service at the church from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Midway Mennonite Church.