An expanded obituary project of MennObits.  Includes additional information of obituaries appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers.   Source of individual obituaries given with each record.  Project managed by Thelma Martin.

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Alice is survived by two daughters, Verna Webber, of Gapland, Md., Betsy Warrenfeltz and husband Bruce, of Boonsboro, Md.; a son, Everette Gardner and wife Barbara, of Mount Solon; grandchildren, Angela Harmon, Michael Webber, Gail Puffenbarger, Sally Vogan, Rachel Wilkinson, Julia Heatwole, Mariam Bremner, Laura Bowen, Lucy Williams, Katie Lahman, Luke Gardner, Glen Gardner, Amy Warrenfeltz, and Scott Warrenfeltz; great-grandchildren, Blaine, John, and Mark Harmon, Robert and Gregory Webber, Bobby and Sam Puffenbarger, Paul, Hannah, Maria and Rachel Vogan, Morgan and Avery Wilkinson, Susannah, Sylvia and Charity Bremner.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Good; sisters, Ada Good Propst, Charlotte Good Roadcap, Mattie Good, Lorraine Good, Marie Good; and a son-in-law, Richard Webber. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Oct. 25, 2014, at Moscow Church of the Brethren in Mount Solon, with the Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating.

Daily News Record - 10/21/2014
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

She was born in Ephrata to the late Clayton and Magdalena (Rutt) Burkholder and was the wife of John Garman with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.

Ida was a member of Metzler Mennonite Church. She was a self employed seamstress. She was a part of the sewing circle and Praying Hands Sunday School class. She enjoyed camping, sewing, gardening and walking.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by 2 sons, J. Douglas, husband of Jill N. (Martin) Garman of Stevens, Jay Scott, husband of Jodi (Stauffer) Garman of Stevens; a daughter, Patricia J., wife of Ray L. Good of Ephrata; 6 grandsons and 4 granddaughters; 5 brothers, Leroy R. Burkholder of Ephrata, Lloyd R. Burkholder of Lancaster, Willis R., husband of Anna Mary Burkholder of Stevens, Clair R., husband of Verna Burkholder of Myerstown, Carl R., husband of Nora Burkholder of NY; 2 sisters, Edith Nolt of Ephrata and Earla, wife of Earl Martin of Robesonia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Levi Burkholder and a sister, Alta Sensenig.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Metzler Mennonite Church, 515 Metzler Rd., Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m., at the church, followed by her funeral service at 10 a.m., with Rev. Richard Buch and Rev. Nevin Horning officiating. Interment will take place in the Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions in Ida's memory may be made to Caring Hospice Services, 101 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 6/21/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Born in Ephrata he was the son of Nelson L. and Dorita (Fry) Gehman. He was scheduled to graduate on May 23 from the Terre Hill Mennonite High School.

He was a member of Cornerstone Mennonite Church. He loved people and spending time with his friends. He had a vibrant and warm personality and a sincere love for the Lord. He will be deeply missed by all of us.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a sister, Laura (age 20), brothers Wayne (age 11), and Lewis (age 10), all at home; paternal grandparents, Leroy and Susie (Good) Gehman of Reinholds; and his maternal grandmother, A. Charlene (Miller) Fry, widow of John R. Fry of Watsontown.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 10 a.m. at the Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl with the Reverend Clair Martin and the Reverend Christopher Lapp officiating. Interment will be in the Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Weaverland Mennonite Church on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Terre Hill Mennonite High School, 1416 Union Grove Rd., Terre Hill, PA 17581. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/12/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Lester owned and operated G & G Feed & Supply, Inc., (Agway) Manheim. He had a love for agriculture and was very committed to the local farmers. Lester was a member of New Covenant Mennonite Church, Lititz. He was also a member of the Custom Tractor Club in the Midwest. Lester was very supportive with the Manheim Community Farm Show, and he was committed in helping local 4-H and FFA youth in their farming endeavors. He was also involved with Transport for Christ in Marietta. His interests included hunting, fishing, traveling and he enjoyed antique tractors.

Surviving in addition to his wife are five children, Sandra L. Gehman, Gene husband of Rose Metzler Gehman, Lucinda "Cindy" wife of Jay Brackbill, all of Manheim, Diane wife of Bruce Heimbach of Richfield and Dawn wife of Ken Martin of New Berlin; 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Jacob husband of Olive Graybill Gehman of Thompsontown, Martin husband of Vernie Barnhill Gehman of Atmore, Alabama; and a sister, Lucy wife of John Rudy of Lancaster.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and John Gehman and two sisters, Edith Groff and Grace Aungst. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at Manheim Brethren In Christ Church, 54 North Penryn Road, Manheim on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery, East Donegal Township.

Intelligencer Journal - 6/10/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Gehman, Lester E., 82, of Manheim, PA died June 7, 2014. Born in Selinsgrove, PA, to Harry and Sarah Eby Gehman. He was the loving husband of Mildred "Millie" Ebersole Gehman and they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in February. Lester was a member of New Covenant Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA.

Survivied by his wife Millie Ebersole and five children, Sandra L. Gehman, Gene husband of Rose Metzler Gehman, Lucinda "Cindy" wife of Jay Brackbill all of Manheim, Diane wife of Bruce Heimbach of Richfield and Dawn wife of Ken Martin of New Berlin, 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, two brothers, Jacob husband of Olive Graybill Gehman of Thompsontown, Martin husband of Vernie Barnhill Gehman of Atmore, Alabama and a sister, Lucy wife of John Rudy of Lancaster.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and John Gehman and two sisters, Edith Groff and Grace Aungst.

His funeral service was June 12, 2014 at Manheim Brethren In Christ Church, Manheim Interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery, Mount Joy, PA

Source: Buch Funeral Home Manheim & Mount Joy, PA
Sent by: Leon Hertzler

A homemaker, Mrs. Gehman was a longtime member of Zion Mennonite Church in Souderton. She liked to garden and took care of her lawn up until she was 90 years old. In her free time she enjoyed traveling in her camper to Florida and to the mountains, and spending time with her dog, Maisy.

She is survived by two sons: C. Kenneth Gehman and his wife Debbie of Telford, Timothy Gehman and his wife Stella of Telford, a daughter, Christine Gehman of Valley Forge, two grandchildren: Michael Gehman and Brittany Gehman, a great grandson, Micaiah Gehman, two sisters: Florence Bishop, Dorothy Yost, a brother, Harold Myers, and her niece, Dorothy Jean, her faithful shopping companion.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, 33 N. Main St., Telford. Interment will follow in Zion Memorial Gardens, Franconia Twp.

Source: Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, Telford, PA
Sent by: Leon Hertzler

Surviving are five siblings: Betty Martin, widow of Wayne, New Holland; Bernice Gehman, West Reading; Raymond married to Elaine Gehman, Denver; Reta Krick, Bowmansville and Richard Gehman, Bowmansville and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four siblings: Chester, Edna, Webster and Robert Gehman.

Funeral service was January 29, 2014 at Bowmansville Mennonite Church with Pastor Larry Weber officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Sent by: Leon Hertzler

She was born June 2, 1953 at Apple Creek, Wayne Co., OH to Willis and Sarean (Amstutz) Lehman. Willis was born November 8, 1907 and died December 18, 1996. Sarean was born February 10, 1909 and is deceased. (THM note: Swiss Anabaptist Genealogy Association shows her death as June 12, 1979)

On June 19, 1982 at Kidron, Wayne Co., OH, she was married to Ron Geiser, who was born June 13, 1953 and survives.

Surviving are children, Travis Geiser; Darren (Lindsey Snow) Geiser; and Andrew (Sandy Mullet) Geiser.

Memorial services were held April 25, 2014 at Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, Kidron, OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

He served in Civilian Public Service during WW II. He was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church.

Survived by his wife, and children, Cindy (Tim) Ryder of Kidron, Eugene (Tammy) Gerber of Dalton and Steve (Ana) Gerber of Kidron; grandchildren, Andy, Phil, Beth, Laura and Daniel; great grandchildren, Chelsea, Austin, Seth, Jaxon, Axl, Brandon, Dayla and Gavin.

Preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Joseph Gerber; sisters, Dora Amstutz, Lila Gerber, Ann Miller and Melva Gerber; and brothers, Delvin, Clayton, Wayne, Edwin and Oren Gerber.

Memorial service was February 1, 2014 at the Kidron Mennonite Church with Pastor Carl Wiebe officiating. Family graveside service was held in the church cemetery.

Source: Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton, OH
By: Leon Hertzler

Eldon grew up on the family farm and left home to attend high school, Hesston Academy in Kansas. In order to fund all his education costs, he followed the wheat harvest for many summers. He graduated from Goshen College in 1951. He subsequently attended medical school at the University of Iowa School of Medicine, receiving his medical degree in 1955. After one year internship at Marion County Hospital in Indianapolis, IN he and Luella spent two years doing alternative service work at a mission hospital in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. They returned to Indianapolis and Eldon completed a surgery residency. In 1962, the family moved to Mishawaka, IN where he established his practice in general surgery, which became Gerig Surgical Associates. Dr. Gerig was a gentle and caring man who treasured the craft of surgery, and was loved by his patients and staff because of his respectful and compassionate care for all.

Eldon held many leadership positions including medical staff president at Saint Joseph Community Hospital (Mishawaka, IN), board chairman of Hope Recuse Mission Board, board chairman of Southfield Village, and elder at Kern Road Mennonite Church. His diverse interests included gardening, landscaping, and woodworking. Eldon had a special passion for raising orchids and was a long time member of the Michiana Orchid Society. His greatest joy came from being with his family, and his largest smiles were around his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Eldon was a long time member of Kern Road Mennonite Church, where viewing and visitation with family will take place on, June 27 and June 28, 2014 from 5 to 8 pm each evening . A private burial service with take place at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery. The public memorial service will be at Kern Road Mennonite Church, 18211 Kern Road , South Bend on June 29,2014 at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Eldon can be made to Hope Ministries or Mennonite Central Committee Relief Agency. Online condolences may be sent through www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. Palmer Funeral Homes has helped family with arrangements.

Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, IN
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Gerig, Eldon Lavern, 86, of South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN died June 24, 2014 at the same place from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was born January 20, 1928 at Wayland, Iowa to Martin C. and Emma (Nofziger) Gerig. On August 8, 1954 he was married to Luella Joan Albrecht, who survives.

Surviving are children, Winston (Sibyl Graber) Gerig, Kevin (Beth Good) Gerig and Nita Gerig (Tim Johnson); eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a sister, Minnie Chaffee of Ohio and a brother, Elmer Gerig of Oregon.

Eldon left the family farm to attend high school at Hesston Academy in Kansas, he graduated from Goshen College, attended medical school at the University of Iowa School of Medicine, receiving his degree in 1955,and did a one year internship at Marion County Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, Eldon and Luella spent two years doing alternative service work at a mission hospital in Abonito, Puerto Rico. They returned to Indianapolis, IN and Eldon completed a surgery residency. In 1962 the family moved to Mishawaka, IN where he established his practice in general surgery, which became Gerig Surgical Associates. Dr. Gerig was a gentle and caring man who treasured the craft of surgery, and was loved by his patients and staff because of his respectful and compassionate care for all. Eldon held many leadership positions including medical staff president at Saint Joseph Community Hospital (Mishawaka, IN), board chairman of Hope Rescue Mission Board, board chairman of Southfield Village and elder at Kern Road Mennonite Church. His diverse interests included gardening, landscaping, and woodworking. Eldon had a special passion for raising orchids and was a long time member of the Michiana Orchid Society. His greatest joy came from being with his family and his largest smiles were around his children, grand children, and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held June 29, 2014 at Kern Road Mennonite Church, South Bend, IN with burial in Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.

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

She is survived by a sister, Ida Hofstetter of Dalton and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Leona, Elda and Anna; and brothers, Milton and Lester

Graveside service was August 5, 2014 at the Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery with Pastor Carl Wiebe officiating.

Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton, Ohio
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

He was born February 10, 1919 at Freeman, SD to John C. and Maria (Miller) Gering. John was born May 4, 1881 and died February 18, 1960. Maria was born May 28, 1885 and died September 28, 1981.

On May 7, 1944 at Freeman, SD he was married to Irene Graber, who was born May 4, 1921 and died December 26, 2002.

Surviving are children, Don (Sue) Gering, Nancy Halvorson, Charles (Cheryle) Gering, and Crystal (Steve) Nelson; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a brother, Glenn (Vivian) Gering.

A son, Randall Gering; a brother, Harvey Gering; and a sister, Mabel Graber; preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 16, 2014 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Vernon W. Gering was born Feb. 10, 1919, in Turner County, S.D., to John C. and Maria (Miller) Gering. He joined his sister Mabel and big brother Harvey, and three years later little brother Glenn arrived. Dad grew up helping his father with the family business, Pine Hill Printery. In his spare time he made and sold twisted wire name pins, becoming a wire artist.

He was baptized by Rev. P.R. Schroeder on Aug. 6, 1934, at Salem Mennonite Church. He graduated from Freeman Academy in 1937.
On May 7, 1944, he was married to Irene Graber at Salem-Zion Mennonite Church with Jakob Regier officiating. They moved to the farm north of Freeman in 1948, after Vernon had worked for the Lennox Independent and the Parker New Era newspapers. Irene and Vernon were blessed with five children, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Dad loved the land and his brown Jersey milk cows. His newspaper and printing experience along with his mechanical ability led to helping J. J. Mendel with the Freeman Courier. Vernon and Glenn became the publishers soon afterward. In his later years he could often be seen on his lawn mower, mowing his large yard.

He loved music and performed instrumental music with his brothers' quartet, high school quartet, and in his later years performed for nursing home residents with his keyboard.

One of his hobbies was photography and he received much pleasure from the pictures he took. He was a member of the Freeman Lions Club, Freeman Chamber of Commerce and a 4-H leader. He was involved in the church as a Sunday school teacher and as Sunday school superintendent.
Vernon was a patient and loving caregiver to Irene during her many years of illness.

Vernon left this earth April 11, 2014, after struggling for several years with renal and congestive heart failure.

He is survived by his children: Don and wife Sue, Nancy Halvorson, Charles and wife Cheryle, Crystal and husband Steve Nelson; grandchildren: Angel and Dustin Allen, David and Trisha Schweitzer, Shannon Gering, Timothy and Abby Halvorson, Nicholas and Ashley Halvorson, Matthew Nelson, Anthony Nelson, Benjamin Nelson and Samuel Gering; and six great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were: wife Irene; parents John C. and Maria Gering; brother Harvey Gering; sister Mabel Graber; son Randall Gering; and sons-in-law: Gary Schweitzer and Denny Halvorson.

Vernon's funeral was held Wednesday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Mennonite Church with Pastors Robert Engbrecht and Nicholas Detweiler-Stoddard officiating. Organist was Harriet Kaufman with Abby Halvorson and Lyle Preheim as soloists and Ken Mannes as accompanist. Pallbearers were: Dewayne Graber, Nick Halvorson, Tim Halvorson, Shannon Gering, Matt Nelson, Anthony Nelson Ben Nelson and Sam Gering. Honorary pallbearers were Vernon's great-grandchildren: Mariah Davison, Cameron Davison, Isabella Schweitzer, Jace Schweitzer, Noah Halvorson and Griffin Halvorson. Interment was at Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery. Undesignated memorials will be given to foreign missions.

Freeman South Dakota Courier
April 12, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

GOSHEN - Frances A. Gingerich, 74, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 31, from MS-related complications at IU Health Goshen Hospital, where she had been since Wednesday.

She was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Alvin and Mary (Miller) Helmuth.

On June 13, 1964, she married Alton "Al" Gingerich in Litchfield, Minn.

She is survived by her husband, along with three sons, Darrell Gingerich of South Bend, Lloyd (Margarita) Gingerich of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Steven (Jo Dean) Gingerich of Chandler, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and four sisters, Laura (Abe) Yoder of Paynesville, Minn., Esther (James) Miller of Killenchin, Germany, Mary (Omar) Stoltzfoos of Leola, Pa., and Edith (Ken) Schlabach of Millersburg, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Gingerich was a member of Walnut Hill Mennonite Church and Aglow International.

She was co-owner and operator, along with her husband, of Goshen Speedwash, now 1st Quality Cleaners and Laundry, for 28 years. As business owners, they were members of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce. In her younger years she worked as an LPN at various hospitals.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, Goshen. Pastor Jane Stoltzfus Buller will officiate.

Burial will follow in West Goshen Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be made to MEDA or Walnut Hill Mennonite Church.

Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 2, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

MILFORD - John Edwin Gingerich, 88, of Milford, passed away peacefully in his home at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, March 9.

He was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Howard County, to Albert and Salome (Troyer) Gingerich.

He married Mary Ellen Schlabach on Feb. 28, 1946, in LaGrange.

Mr. Gingerich lived in Nappanee for 58 years. He was a retired dairy farmer. John said "Always closest to God when working with soil. " He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. John was always willing to help those in need.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen; daughters Carolyn (Jerry) Helmuth of Wakarusa, Audrey (Eldon) Miller of Nappanee, and Jane (Art) Hershberger of Dillwyn, Va.; sons Merrill (Lola) Gingerich and Phillip (Jane) Gingerich, both of Milford; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; sister Martha (Henry) Plank of Arthur, Ill.; brother Walter (Martha) Gingerich of Arthur, Ill.; and sister-in-law Fran Gingerich of Kokomo. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin Miller, two great-grandchildren, Trent Martin and Emily Kauffman, and brother Joe Henry Gingerich.

Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 Wednesday, March 12, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Thursday, March 13, funeral service at Salem Mennonite Church. Bill Yoder, Terrill Yoder, and Jerry Helmuth will officiate. Burial will be in Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Golden Rod or to donor's choice.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 11, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

MIDDLEBURY - Lester E. Gingerich, 73, of Middlebury, died at 10:22 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, from a heart event he suffered Friday.

He was born Sept. 28, 1941, in Tuscola, Ill., to Emery C. and Lydia Ann (Schrock) Gingerich.

On Dec. 12, 1970, in White Pigeon, Mich., he married Edith Ann Slabach. She died Nov. 22, 2008.

Surviving are a daughter, Loretta (Tim) McNall of North Manchester; a son, Vern Leon (Jessica) Gingerich of Elkhart; three grandsons, Tanner, Tyler and Trey McNall; and a sister, Amanda (Red) Nisley of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and a brother, John Gingerich.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury, and for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Friday, Jan. 2, at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Pastor Kent Miller.

Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorials may be given to First Mennonite Church.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 30, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

On March 15, 1947 she was married to John M. Gingrich, who was born January 1, 1925 and survives.

Surviving are children, Donald Gingrich, married to Esther, of Lancaster, Ann Martin, married to Richard, of Mount Joy, David Gingrich, married to Marian, of Mountville, Nelson Gingrich, married to Yvonne, of Manheim, Kenneth Gingrich, of Mount Joy, Sharon Umble, married to Fred, of New Holland and Beverly Kerry, married to Larry, of Clemmons, NC, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two brothers, John Kreider, of Lititz and Lloyd Kreider, married to Joyce, of Lititz.

Memorial services were held October 4, 2014 at Landisville Mennonite Church, Landisville, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Christy Kauffman, Landisville PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Survived by sisters Eileen Martin of Elmira and Fern Metzger of Floradale. Also lovingly remembered by her 13 nieces and nephews and their families.

Predeceased by her parents Eli and Ida (Shantz) Gingrich, sisters Olive Shantz and Wilma Gingrich, brothers-in-law Clayton Shantz, Vernon Martin, and Harold Metzger, nephew Rodney Martin, great-niece Becky Frey, and great-nephew Jesse Millard-Martin.

At Doris's request cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation for family and friends will take place at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral services: The interment was August 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Floradale Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Doris's life and faith followed at 11 a.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church.

Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira Ont
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Father of Edgar (Evelyn) of RR 2, Mount Forest, Cleon (Laura) of RR 2, Drayton, Elsie (Marvin) Eby of RR 2, Drayton, Luke (Sharon) of RR 2, Alma, Almeda (Marvin) Brubacher of RR 2, Elmira, Laverne (Amy) of RR 2, Drayton, Anna (Lamar) Gingrich of RR 1, Elmira, and Jason of RR 2, Drayton. Remembered by his 21 grandchildren. Brother of Amsey (Maryann) Gingrich, Selinda (Urias) Martin, Louisa (Amsey) Brubacher, Ellen (Clayton) Bearinger.

Predeceased by his parents Onias and Elvina (Martin) Gingrich.

A family service was held at the home of Cleon Gingrich, Drayton June 7, 2014 at 9 a.m. then to Creekbank Mennonite Meeting House for burial and further service.

Source: Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira Ont
By: Leon Hertzler

Surviving are children, James (Meimon Hsu), Ann Derrick (Ted), Virginia Graybill (Frank), and Susan Ruth (Dr. Tom); none grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a brother, Clair (Miriam Kreider ) Umble.

A brother, Calvin Umble preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 4, 2014 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Atglen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Marilyn Umble, Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Survived by his wife, his four children, Paul Bryan Godshall and his wife, Carol, their sons, Chris Godshall and his wife, Jennifer, (Taylor & Adyson), and Tim Godshall and his wife, Kati, (Caden); Glenn Godshall and his wife, Debbie, and their children, Justin and Ashlen Godshall; Richard Godshall and his wife, Karen, and their children, Tana Godshall, Matthew Godshall and his wife, Christine, and Brittany Prosseda and her husband, Vincenzo; and Wendy Kennel and her husband, Elvin, and their children, Rachel and Benjamin Kennel. Also surviving is a brother, Stanley Godshall; a brother-in-law, Horace Alderfer; and a sister-in-law, Ethel Godshall.

He was preceded in death by ten siblings, Lizzie Ann, Clara, Lillie, Eva, Stella, Mary, Willard, Alvin, Menno, and Leroy.
A memorial service was February 8, 2014 at Zion Mennonite Church, Souderton, PA. Burial will be private at Zion Memorial Gardens.

Source: Williams Bergey Koffel Funeral Home
By: Leon Hertzler

Surviving are daughter, Beverly Ann Leatherman (David); son, Stanton D. Godshall (Jane); daughter, Sharon D. Swartley (Lowell); son, Charles D. Godshall (Donna); 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; brother, Durrell Detweiler (wife, Miriam); and sister, Lovina Atkinson.

A daughter, Joan Derstine; brothers - Clyde, Paul, & Norman Detweiler; and sisters - Elizabeth Detweiler, Grace Detweiler, Dorothy Swartley, Lydia Yoder & Edith Ott preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 7, 2014 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Survived by his wife, three daughters, Margie Ann O'Rourke & husband, William of Norristown, PA, Dawn Romano & husband, Nick of Souderton, PA, Denise O'Donnell & husband, Terry of Hatfield, PA; a granddaughter, Kristy M. Romano of Souderton, PA; two grandsons, Nick Romano of Souderton, PA, Nathan O'Donnell of Hatfield, PA; a brother, Linnaeus Godshall & wife, Elsie of Souderton, PA; four sisters, Miriam Detweiler of Susquehanna, PA, Eva Greaser of Souderton, PA, Anna Landes of Harleysville, PA, Verna Detweiler & husband, Walton of Souderton, PA and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Godshall of Souderton, PA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Willard, Ernie & Jonathan Godshall and three brother-in-laws, Ralph Detweiler, Robert "Bob" Greaser & Clyde Landes.

A funeral service was August 5, 2014 at Line Lexington Mennonite Church, Line Lexington, PA. Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home
& Crematory, Souderton, Pennsylvania
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Surviving are children, Greg (Jalane) Goering and Sheryl (Jeff) Goering; five grandchildren, and two sisters, Elaine (Paul) Jantzen and Verne M. (Ruth) Goering.

Memorial services were held February 8, 2014 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church, Inman, KS.

Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

GOSHEN - Paul Louis Goering, 92, died Friday, Sept. 26, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen.

He was born May 15, 1922, in Moundridge, Kan., to Christian H. and Selma (Bachman) Goering. He was baptized on confession of faith at First Mennonite Church of Christian in Moundridge.

He married Wilda Metzger on Sept. 13, 1952, at Marquand Chapel, Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Conn.

He was drafted as a conscientious objector into Civilian Public Service in 1943. His most significant assignment was serving as a staff aide in two state psychiatric hospitals in Howard, R.I., and Cleveland, Ohio. Upon discharge, he relocated to Washington D.C. and served from 1946 to 1950 as Associate Director of the National Service Board for Religious Objectors and then as liaison to the Mennonite Central Committee, Akron, Pa., office.

A 1948 graduate of Bethel College in Kansas, Paul went on to study at Yale Divinity School, where he received a Bachelor of Divinity in 1953. He served as pastor of three congregations: First Mennonite Church in Upland, Calif., from 1953 to 1961, Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church in Wichita, Kan., from 1961 to 1969 and Eighth Street Mennonite Church in Goshen from 1969 to 1978. From 1978 to 1992 he worked helping others with planned charitable giving as Central Regional Manager at the Mennonite Foundation in Goshen.

In retirement, Paul served on the board of Greencroft Communities Foundation in Goshen, as a volunteer host at Menno-Hof in Shipshewana and in various volunteer ministries at Eighth Street Mennonite Church in Goshen.

Paul had several hobbies and interests; he loved music, church hymns and playing the piano. He was active in peace and social justice issues. Inspired by the strong winds of his Kansas boyhood, he became a dedicated kite flyer in retirement.

He is survived by Wilda along with three children, Kurt A. (Teresa) Goering of Phoenix, Peter L. (Sara) Goering of Silver Spring, Md., and Paula J. (Gordon) Harms of Rochester, Minn., and four grandsons, Joel (Emily), Samuel, Adam and Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Waldo A. Goering and Robert C. Goering.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Eighth St. Mennonite Church with Pastor Brenda Paetkau officiating. The Rev. Donald Steelberg of Wichita will deliver a tribute. A time for visiting will follow the service. Burial of his cremated remains will be at First Mennonite Church of Christian Cemetery in Moundridge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Central Committee (www.mcc.org), a global non-profit organization that works in international relief, development and peace.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 1, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

GOSHEN - Avon J. Yoder Good, 74, died Friday evening, April 11, at Greencroft Healthcare. She had been in declining health.

She was born May 3, 1939, in Grantsville, Md., to Alva and Ruth (Eash) Yoder.

She married Paul E. Good on June 13, 1964, in Springs, Pa. He died in 1974.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol J. (Phil) Good-Elliott of Goshen; a son, Michael P. (Carol) Eby-Good of Lancaster, Pa.; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Alta, Paul and Aaron; and three brothers, Bradley Yoder of North Manchester, Wayne (Roveen) Yoder of Ridgeley, W.Va., and Keith (Esta) Yoder of Winchester, Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A 15-year resident of Greencroft, Avon moved to Goshen in 1998, coming from Lima, Ohio, where she taught medical terminology at the University of Northwestern Ohio. She was also a self-employed seamstress. She loved sewing, birding and spending time with family and friends.

She graduated from Goshen College with a nursing degree in 1961 and was a member of College Mennonite Church in Goshen and Salem Mennonite Church in Elida, Ohio.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 14, at The Meetinghouse at Greencroft, Goshen, and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, at College Mennonite Church. An 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, funeral service will be at the church. Pastors Pamela Yoder and Willie Kanagy will officiate.

Cremation will follow the service.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 12, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Good, Avon Jean Yoder, 74, of Grantsville, MD died April 11, 2014 at Goshen, Elkhart Co, IN.

She was born May 3, 1939 at Grantsville, MD to Alva Roy and Ruth E. (Eash) Yoder. Alva was born December 4, 1908 and died July 21, 1984. Ruth was born December 13, 1914 and died February 16, 2005.

On June 13, 1944 at Springs, Somerset Co., PA she was married to Paul Edward Good, who was born May 6, 1937 and died July 2, 1974.

Surviving are children, Michael Eby-Good (Wife Carol Eby-Good) and Carol Good-Elliott (Husband Phil Good-Elliott), four grandchildren, Bradley Yoder, Wayne Yoder (wife Roveen), Keith Yoder (wife Esta)
great-grandchildren.

Avon was a nurse, educator, and seamstress.

Memorial services were held April 15, 2014 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Michael Eby-Good, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

DALTON -- Edith Arlene (Weaver) Good, 93, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Shady Lawn Health Care, Dalton.

She was born in Columbiana on July 21, 1920, to Edwin and Lena (Wenger) Weaver and married Heber Good on Nov. 20, 1941, in Columbiana. He died Oct. 11, 1994.

She had lived in Wayne County all of her married life, and in 2006, moved to Bethel Home, Montezuma, Kan., residing there until she moved back to Wayne County a month ago. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother and grandmother.

She was a member of Rock of Ages Church of God in Christ, Mennonite in Apple Creek.

Surviving are children, Rachel, Mrs. Dennis Unruh of Versailles, Mo., Lawrence (Dorothy) of Center, Colo., Mary, Mrs. Ben Swarey of Reedsville, Pa., and Lena, Mrs. Luke Troyer of Dalton; daughters-in-law, Judy, Mrs. James Good and Aneta, Mrs. Tim Hochstetler of Marion, Ala.; 26 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; a brother, Howard (Arlene) Weaver of Mifflinburg, Pa.; sisters, Alma Martin of Moundridge, Kan., Sara Weaver of Columbiana, Anna, Mrs. George Reesor of Ontario, Canada, and Mary Ellen, Mrs. Willis Eberly of Orrville; sisters-in-law, Emma Ruth Weaver of Columbiana, Mary Catherine Witmer of Sparta, Tenn., and Miriam, and Mrs. Luke Rhodes of Dalton.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; sons, James and Jon; a grandchild, Janis Unruh; and brothers, David and Paul Weaver.

Services will be Monday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Rock of Ages Church of God in Christ, Apple Creek, with the local ministry in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call at the church Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton, is handling arrangements.

The Daily Record, Wooster, OH
May 21, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

She will be missed by her children, grandchildren, many family members, and friends.

She is survived by a daughter, Jeanette and husband Jim Oberholtzer; sons, Warren and wife Deb Good and Isaac Ray Good and a daughter-in-law Sonia Good. She was preceded in death by a son, Mervin Good, and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Good.

Also surviving are six grandchildren: Debra Cohick, Rick Good, Tina Snyder, Gina Burkhart, Trace Oberholtzer, and Shawn Good; 11 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; two brothers: James Burkhart and Wilmer Burkhart and two sisters-in-law: Ruth Burkhart and Violet Good.

In addition to her son and daughter-in-law, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, a sister, Irene Fulmer and a brother, John Burkhart.

Eleanor enjoyed her work at Brecknock School Cafeteria for many years. She was a faithful member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church all her life.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel. Refreshments and visitation with the family will be after the service in Westview Community Room. There will be no viewing.

Thanks to all the workers at Landis Homes and Hospice for the wonderful love and care they gave to Eleanor these last couple of months. The family won't soon forget these kind deeds.

Memorial contributions in Eleanor's name can be made to Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543 or Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/7/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

She was born in Ephrata to Jacob G. Reiff of Rothsville and the late Katie (Sensenig) Reiff. She was the wife of Ervin H. Good with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.

Erla was a member of the Lime Rock Mennonite Church. She and her husband were the former owners of Green Acre Lawn and Garden, Lititz, and they also managed the Ice Shack in Lock Haven, which was a Mission for Bald Eagle Boys Camp.

In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by 3 children, Douglas Good of East Earl, Sheila Williams of AR, Michelle Rhoads of AR; 8 grandchildren; 3 siblings, Wilmer, husband of Lorraine (Good) Reiff of Annville, Anna Mae, wife of Earl Reiff of Ephrata and Glenn, husband of Charlene (Nolt) Reiff of Lititz.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd., Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 6, at 9:30 a.m., at the Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Meadow Valley & Rettew Mill Road, Ephrata, with Bishops Melvin Martin and Ken Gehman and Officiating Ministers Henry Horning, Ray Martin, N. Lamar Hurst and Eric Hoover officiating. Interment will take place in the Lime Rock Mennonite Cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

The family would like to extend its thanks to Hospice & Community Care for the special care given to Erla.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 6/3/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Mae retired from the plant services department of the former Ford New Holland. After retirement, she did cleaning for several businesses on a part-time basis. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Church, Voganville. In her younger years, she was an avid traveler. She enjoyed reading, bowling, and spending time with her extended family.

Surviving are two siblings: Betty married to Luke Hoffman, New Holland and Glenn H. Good, Terre Hill; a niece, Brenda married to Lynn Weitzel; and two nephews: Thomas married to Sheila Hoffman and Michael married to Michele Hoffman.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, January 17 at 10 a.m. at Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl with her pastor, John Winterstein and Bishop C. Kenneth Martin, officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery.

A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Fairmount Homes Farm Crest Community Room, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata and at the church on Friday from 9 - 10 a.m. Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522.
The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/13/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Grace is survived by her children, Lucille, married to Robert Brown, Paradise, Hazel, married to Dr. John Bowman, Richmond, VA, and Fred M. married to Joanne (Herr) Good, Blue Ball, and four granddaughters: Dr. Anne Bowman Ryan (Rob), Rochester, NY; Lisa Bowman, Charlottesville, VA; Karin Stoltzfus (Mike), New Holland, and Wendy Good, Blue Ball.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Edna Nolt, Mary Burkholder, Emma Landis, Irene Martin and Edith Weaver, and brothers Allen N. and Lester N. Martin.

Her funeral will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Garden Spot Village Chapel with Bishop C. Kenneth Martin and Chaplain Chester Yoder officiating. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m. at Garden Spot Village Chapel. Interment will be private in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.

If desired, memorials may be sent to the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/17/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Surviving are two daughters: Catherine (Larry) Nafziger, Goshen, IN and Christine (Edward) Shenk, Hamburg, PA. Also two sons: Harold (Caryle Shatto) Good of Kunming, China and Ethan (Joy Detweiler) Good of Green Lane, PA. A daughter, Esther Lorraine Savage preceded him in death. Survivors include 10 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Barbara Kurtz, and Pauline Good; and two brothers Claude Good and Ernest Good.

He was preceded in death by his wife Edna Mae, two sisters: Elizabeth Horst and Catherine Kurtz; and two brothers: Webster Good and Lawrence Good.

A memorial service was April 12, 2014 at Oley Valley Mennonite Church, Oley, PA, with Karl Glick presiding. A separate, private burial was at the church's cemetery.

Source: Groff Eckenroth Funeral Home
By: Leon Hertzler

She was born December 20, 1920 at Kouts, Indiana to Jonas and Elizabeth (Schantz) Birky. Jonas was born June 26, 1890 and died December 2, 1985. Elizabeth was born April 17, 1891 and died January 1, 1987.

On March 17, 1943 at the home of her parents in Kouts, Indiana she was married to Wilmer Martin Good, who was born March 10, 1918 and died January 13, 2006.

Surviving are children, Ronald (Loretta) Good, Shirley Good, Mark (Deborah) Good, and Steven (Pamela) Good; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Alice (Delmar) Nitzsche, and Ethel (Ivan) Wengerd.

A son, Arlan Good, and a brother, Harley (Miriam) Birky preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 28, 2014 at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, Sarasota, FL and on April 5, 2014 at Hopewell Mennonite Church, Kouts, Indiana with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Ronald Good, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving is his wife, Evie Good and a son, J. Nelson husband of Leona A. Shirk Good of Lancaster, and a sister, Elva Charles, of Washington Boro.

Funeral service was March 29, 2014 at the Kauffman's Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: Buch Funeral Home - Manheim, PA
By: Leon Hertzler

Surviving are one step-grandchild, and one step-great-grandchild.

One sister preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held August 27, 2014 at Lebanon Mennonite Church, Lebanon, OR with burial in Sandridge Cemetery, Lebanon, OR.

Submitted by: Eva Borntreger, Lebanon, OR
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are children, David & Beverly Goshow, James & Honey Goshow, Carroll & Susanne Goshow, and Maury & Karen Henrichsen, ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and a sister, Dorothy Goshow.

Memorial services were held April 5, 2014 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA with burial in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery, Blooming Glen, PA.

Submitted by: Michelle, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Miriam A. (Detweiler) Goshow 95, of Souderton, PA passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. She was the loving wife of the late Abram M. Goshow for 68 years. Miriam was born in New Galena, PA to the late Irwin & Edna (Anglemoyer) Detweiler. She attended Souderton High School.

Miriam was employed as a Seamstress for the former Sunlite Shops in Souderton for 5 years. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed word search puzzles, watching the Phillies and enjoyed knitting dish cloths for the Souderton Mennonite Homes gift shop. Miriam was a lifetime member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

She is survived by three sons, David Goshow & wife, Beverly of Souderton, PA, James Goshow & wife, Joan of Honey Brook, PA, Carroll Goshow & wife, Susanne of Souderton, PA; a daughter, Karen Henrichsen & husband, Maury of Acworth, GA; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and a sister, Dorothy Goshow of Lansdale, PA.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 11:00 am at Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 W. Summit Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964 where friends may view and meet with the family from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Farmhouse Fund c/o Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, 713 Blooming Glen Road Blooming Glen, PA 18911 or Living Branches Foundation, Souderton Mennonite Agape Fund, 275 Dock Drive Lansdale, PA 19446.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com

Published in Montgomery Newspapers on Apr. 1, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are children, Susan M. Gotwals & husband, Tim Lehman; R. Brent Gotwals & wife, Julie; and Christopher K. Gotwals & wife, Kathleen; seven grandchildren, one step-granddaughter two step-great-granddaughters, and a brother, William Gotwals.

One brother, Jacob Gotwals, and three sisters, Lorraine Landis, Helen Clemens and Beulah Kulp preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held June 6, 2014 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Michelle _____, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Carol graduated from West Liberty-Salem High School in 1971. She graduated in 1975 with a BA in elementary education from Goshen College in Goshen, Ind. It was at Goshen where she met Tim Graber, and they married on June 26, 1976, at Oak Grove Mennonite Church in West Liberty. For one year she taught second grade at Honeyville Elementary in the northern Indiana school district of Westview. She and Tim then began a two and a half year term of voluntary service with Mennonite Central Committee in a rural village in Bolivia. There, in a one-room schoolhouse, she taught elementary children in Spanish.

After MCC, Carol and Tim settled in Tim's home community of rural East Freeman, S.D., to farm on the Graber home place.

Carol loved children and it was clearly manifested through her role as a mother. Her four children were a lifelong priority, as were her grandchildren who came along later. Children are Laura (Dave) Nickel, Lisa (Jason) Kauffman, Karen (Adam) Graber Roth and Tom (Jenna). Grandchildren include Sofiya and Jude Nickel and Eli and Alice Kauffman. She and Tim raised their children while working alongside each other on the family farm. Carol spent many hours working with livestock, especially sows. Her calm and soothing manner showed her affinity for animals. She tended a large garden and enjoyed cooking with and preserving much of its produce. The backyard was her bird sanctuary and she loved feeding, identifying and watching the birds that frequented her feeders.

Carol's strong Christian faith, nurtured from an early age, was an important part of her daily life. When she and Tim settled in South Dakota, she adopted Salem-Zion Mennonite Church as her own. She taught children's Sunday school for more than 30 years, lent her alto voice to several choirs, served as a deacon and on various other committees in the church. Carol valued the greater Mennonite Church and enjoyed representing Salem-Zion as a delegate at national conventions, and recently served on the planning committee of Central Plains Conference.

Freeman Academy also became an important part of her life and received many hours of her time. She led the Auxiliary Committee, taught substitute classes, performed in the Schmeckfest musical and was an active parent. The school's value was made clear to her through the education of her children, all of whom graduated from the school.

Carol enjoyed travel and had a great appreciation for other cultures and people, gained through positive experiences living overseas in college and with MCC. Once her children were old enough to travel, she packed the minivan and navigated in the passenger seat on annual family road trips to places all across the country. Once her children moved away, she visited them as often as she could, including several international trips.

Throughout her life, Carol prioritized relationships. Extension club, book club and her church small group were important parts of her social life. Through regular correspondence she actively maintained friendships from far away and over many years. She enjoyed both reading and writing and showed her love for others by writing carefully crafted heartfelt messages. She befriended many whose needs were often overlooked by others.

Carol was loved dearly by so many. Her absence leaves an empty hole in our hearts and lives, but we are so thankful for the wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend whose life blessed us in so many ways.

Her funeral was held on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, rural Freeman, with pastors Eric Deckert and Robert Engbrecht officiating. Sherilyn Ortman was organist/pianist with special music by the combined Salem-Zion and Salem Mennonite Mens Choirs accompanied by Mavis Ortman. Pallbearers were Becky Binkley, Betsy Black, Matt Janzen, Nick Janzen, Steve Janzen and Mariell Waltner. Honorary pallbearers were Maria Lichtle, Stan Kirkendall and Terry Kirkendall. Interment was at the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Courier, Freeman, SD
Nov. 29, 2014
Submitted By: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are 2 sons, Richard Graber and Mark (Lori) Graber; 2 daughters, Susan (Arnie) Litwiller and Sandra (Lonnie) Sears; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by one son, David; an infant daughter, Janice; a daughter-in-law, Doris Graber; and one brother, Walter Litwiller.

She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church for neary 80 years, where she was a member of its Mennonite Women and taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, her many plants and flowers, her pets, and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held January 29, 2014 at Hopedale Mennonite Church, Hopedale, IL with burial in Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, IL.

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

Surviving are 3 children: Rebecca "Becky" wife of Richard Landis of Manheim, James husband of Donna Denlinger Graybill of Gap, Richard "Rick" Graybill of Lancaster, 5 grandchildren, 4 siblings: Elizabeth M. King of Lititz, Naaman E. husband of Marian Steffy King of Atglen, Ada Nancy wife of Vernon Smoker of Lititz and a foster brother Harold Mast of Walnutport .

She was preceded in death by a brother David M. King.

Funeral service was June 12, 2014 the West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA with Chaplain Jim Leaman officiating. Interment service will be in the Millwood Mennonite cemetery.

Source: Shivery Funeral Home Paradise & Christiana, PA
Sent by: Leon Hertzler

Surviving are her three children: Cynthia married to Stanley Yejerla, St. Petersburg, FL; Lowell married to Tracy Graybill, Elizabethtown; and Ian Graybill, Ephrata; six grandchildren; and three siblings: Rufus Hoover, Edna Parr, and Beatrice Weber.

A memorial service will be held on June 14th at 10:30 a.m. at Ephrata Community Church, 70 Clay School Rd., Ephrata with Pastor Kevin Eshleman officiating. Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 6/8/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

He attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Malvern High School. Bill lived most of his adult life in NYC, working in the mail room at ABC-TV and was a long-time member of various fan clubs including Maureen O'Hara, Kate Smith, Betty White and Pat Boone. Bill retired from life in the big city and moved to Faith Friendship Villa, Mountville in 2002. Writing letters, reading books and watching movies were some of his favorite things.

Surviving is a niece, JoAnn Williams of IL.

He was predeceased by a sister, Alice Williams, brother-in-law, Fred Williams Jr. and a nephew, Fred Williams III. Several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service was April 27, 2014 at Mountville Mennonite Church, Mountville, PA

Source: Lancaster On Line
By: Leon Hertzler

She was born in Ephrata to the late Mahlon and Lillian (Witmer) Redcay and was the wife of the late Willis W. Groff Sr., who passed away in 2007.

Lizzie was a member of Metzler Mennonite Church, Ephrata.

She is survived by 3 sons, Leon R., husband of Miriam (Shirk) Groff of Lititz, Willis W. Groff, Jr. of Ephrata, Ray R., husband of Linda (Kreider) Groff of Ephrata; 16 grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death a sister, Anna Ruth Hurst, and 3 great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Metzler Mennonite Church, 515 Metzler Road, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Wednesday, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the church, followed by her funeral service at 10 a.m., with officiating ministry, Nevin Horning, Leroy Martin, Eugene Zoll and Richard Buch, officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/29/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Miriam was a member of Middle Creek Church of the Brethren. She had worked previously in the Deli Department at Weaver Markets in Adamstown. She enjoyed appliqueing quilts, crossword puzzles, reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Lamar, married to Kim (Shrock) Groff of Ephrata, and James, married to Christel (Beam) Groff of Denver; three daughters, Joyce, married to Stanley Ward of Lititz, Donna, married to Charles Pittman of New Holland, and Julie, married to Wayland Alexander of Cleona; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a brother, Samuel, married to Verna (Boll) Brubaker of Manheim; and a sister, Anna Mary, married to Harvey Crills of Akron.

Preceding her in death is a sister, Mildred Showalter.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 3 at 2 pm at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, 351 Middle Creek Road, Lititz with the Reverend Wilbur G. Rohrer and the Reverend Ivan R. Lutz officiating. Interment will be in the Martindale Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, 209 E. Main St., Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/31/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

GOSHEN - Weyburn W. Groff, 92, husband of Thelma Miller Groff, died peacefully at The Maples Nursing Care Facility in Goshen early in the morning of Thursday, Oct. 2, in the company of family.

Weyburn had been residing at Waterford Crossing since the passing of Thelma in 2010.

He is survived by three daughters, Raechel White of Sarasota, Fla., Margaret Groff of Mussoorie, India, and Cheryl Groff and her husband Ron Hess of Kathmandu, Nepal; a son, Ed Groff of Los Angeles; three grandsons, Alex Hess of Seattle, Conrad Hess of Vancouver, British Columbia, and Peter Reinhardt and his wife Erika of San Francisco; a sister, Dorothy Hallman of Kitchener, Ontario; a brother and sister-in-law, Merle and Dorreen Groff of Kitchener; and sister-in-law Betty Groff of Sauble Beach, Ontario.

His brother, James Groff, passed away in 2000.

Born Oct. 15, 1921, and raised in New Hamburg, Ontario, he was the son of Simeon and Violet (Snyder) Groff.

After graduating from Goshen College, he married Thelma in 1946.

They spent 20 years as Mennonite missionaries in India. In 1951, he was one of the founders of Union Biblical Seminary in Yeotmal, Maharashtra, where he served as faculty in Christian education.

Continuing his studies on furloughs to the U.S., he earned a Ph.D. in education from New York University in 1963. His dissertation, "Satyagraha and Nonresistance: A Comparative Study of Ghandian and Mennonite Non-violence," was published in 2009 by the Institute of Mennonite Studies.

Leaving India in 1964, Weyburn served as pastor of Floridale Mennonite Church in Ontario. In 1965, he moved to Goshen and served at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries in Elkhart as faculty in Christian education and as registrar, retiring in 1986. In 1989, Thelma and Weyburn were sent by Mennonite Central Committee as pastoral counselors for MCC service workers throughout southeast Asia.

An avid reader, Weyburn followed his insatiable curiosity down many paths. A book or magazine was always open and marked with commentary. Painting and gardening were favorite expressions of his love for beauty and nature. He maintained his friendships and interests in India throughout his life. His particular interest in the life and teachings of Gandhi add moment to the coincidence of his passing on Gandhi's birthday.

All are invited to a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at College Mennonite Church, followed by a reception. A memorial plaque will be placed in the Memorial Garden.

Memorial contributions may be given to the College Mennonite Church Jubilee Fund.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 6, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Groff, Weyburn W., 92, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died October 2, 2014 at the same place. He was born October 15, 1921 at New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada to Simeon and Violet (Snyder) Groff. On January 1, 1946 he was married to Thelma Miller, who died March 20, 2010.

Surviving are children, Raechel White; Margaret Groff; Cheryl Groff (Ron Hess); Ed Groff, three grandchildren, a sister, Dorothy Hallman; a brother, Merle (Doreen) Groff; and a sister-in-law, Betty Groff.

A brother, James Groff preceded him in death.

Weyburn and Thelma spent 20 years as Mennonite missionaries in India. In 1951, he was one of the founders of Union Biblical Seminary in Yeotmal, Maharashtra where he served as faculty in Christian Education. Leaving India in 1964 Weyburn served as pastor of Floridale Mennonite Church in Ontario. In 1965 he moved to Goshen and served at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries in Elkhart as faculty in Christian Education and as registrar, retiring in 1986. In 1989 Thelma and Weyburn were sent by Mennonite Central Committee as pastoral counselors for MCC service workers throughout southeast Asia.

Memorial services were held October 11, 2014 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are a son, Kenneth S. Gross and his wife Sue, and three grandchildren.

A sister, Nancy Moyer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 17, 2014 at Bernard Suess Funeral Home, Perkaise, PA.

Submitted by: Michelle ____, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Surviving are children, Carol & Dee Ray Wheeler; Sharon & Lewis Sweet; Gene and Lucy Grove; Cecil & Dory Grove; Kenneth & Donna Grove; Billy & Sharon Nesmith; 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Gladys Hayes, and Mary Ellen & Milton Showalter.

A son, Timothy Jerry Grove; a grandson, Bradley Scott Demastus; and siblings, Catherine Balser, Viola Balser, Marvin Row, Guy Rowe, and stepbrothers Russell Rowe, James Rowe and Elsworth Rowe preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 14, 2014 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Nancy Stoll, Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Mennonite College and later received her Masters degree in Library Science from Villanova. She worked as a school teacher in Front Royal, VA and Lancaster, PA. She later moved to Kenya, Africa, where she was a librarian at Rosslyn Academy for 16 1/2 years. She returned to the United States in 2007.

Grace is survived by one brother, Allen Guntz and wife, Mary, of White River Junction, VT; two sisters, Lois Blosser and husband, Leroy, of Newport News, VA and Janice Collins and husband, Bob, of White River Junction, VT; and several nieces and a nephew, Janelle Yoder, Kimberly Watkins, Kristina Blyer, Martha Kratz, Timothy Guntz, and Carlissa Lam. She is also survived by numerous close friends and extended family, including White Birch Estates and Sunnyside Retirement Community.

A celebration of life was February 15, 2014 at Salford Mennonite Church, in Harleysville, PA. with the burial at the Salford Church Cemetery.

Source: Kygers Funeral Home Harrisonburg, VA
By: Leon Hertzler

Surviving are daughter-Barbara Schumacher & husband, Mark; son-Wesley & wife, Mary Ann; son-Shelley & wife, Maribel; son-Harry, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

A sister-Anna Kensinger and brother-Bruce R. Gwin preceded him in death.

Hap was an active, longtime member of Martinsburg Mennonite Church. Music was an important part of Hap's life. He sang in men's quartets, mixed quartets, and duets with his wife, Dotty. Most recently, he sang with Cove Community Chorus. Hap will be remembered as a beloved husband and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Memorial services were held August 7, 2014 at Martinsburg Mennonite Church, Martinsburg, Blair Co., PA with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg, PA.

Submitted by: Joseph Furry, Pastor, Martinsburg, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin