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.
2017
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Albrecht, Saloma Delagranges
October 6, 1920 - February 10, 2017
Saloma Albrecht, 96, of Leo and formerly of Sarasota, Florida, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
She was born October 6, 1920 in Woodburn to Victor and Katie (Hochstetler) Delagrange.
In the late 1940’s she married Kenneth Albrecht. He died April 22, 1997.
In the late 1950’s Saloma and Kenny moved to Florida and had a daughter, Karen, who died in 1984.
Survivors include a son-in-law, Bill (Karla) Minter of New Paris and their children, Christine and Ryan; a sister, Velma Albrecht of New Haven; a brother, Ray (Elma) Delagrange of Goshen; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
A compassionate, strong willed and faithful woman, Saloma was known for her hospitality, good cooking, sewing and “keeper of the family news”.
Friends may call Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home where a 1:30 p.m. funeral service will be conducted. Goshen College President Jim Brenneman will officiate.
Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, 4041 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, Florida 34232.
Alderfer, Arlene H. Musselman, 91, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died December 13, 2017 at the same place. She was born January 22, 1926 at Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., PA to John R. and Laura (Hunsberger) Musselman. On March 23, 1946 she was married to Levi C. Alderfer, who was born March 21, 1926 and died November 16 2011.
Surviving are children, Nancy Leatherman and husband Daniel; John M. Alderfer and wife Janet; and Ruth Bower and husband Dennis; 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Robert Musselman and Laverne Musselman and wife Jean.
A grandson, Derek Ray Bower, and a brother, Harold Musselman
preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 16, 2017 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA with burial in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA.
Alderfer, Elizabeth Clemens, 94, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA died December 10, 2017 at the same place. She was born August 22, 1923 at Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA to Jacob M. and Mary (Clemens) Alderfer.
A sister, Sara Derstine; and two brothers, Walton C. Alderfer, and Wellington C. Alderfer preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 15, 2017 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, PA with burial in Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery, Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA.
Alderfer, Russell Landis, 92, of Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA (formerly of Harleysville, PA) died January 20, 2017 at the same place. He was born July 3, 1924 at Hatfield, Montgmery Co., PA to Wilmer A. and Katie (Landis) Alderfer. On March 28, 1948 he was married to Gladys C. Henning, who was born July 25, 1926 and survives.
Surviving are daughter, Audrey Alderfer (Phyllis Miller); son, Brent Alderfer (Deirdre); daughter, Christine Carpenter (Steve); son, Douglas Alderfer (James Taylor); son, Eric "Rick" Alderfer; daughter, Gayle Alderfer Fisher (Larry); and son-in-law, Neil Benner; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
A daughter, G. Faye Benner preceded him in death.
He was co-owner of Henning's Supermarket, Harleysville, PA
Memorial services were held January 25, 2017 at Plains Mennonite Church, Hatfield, PAwith burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Amstutz, Beulah Good Horst, entered into eternal rest on September 30, 2017 at the age of 87 years. She was lovingly surrounded by family after a period of declining health at the home of her daughter, Barbara. She lived in the Wadsworth area most of her life. She was a member of the Maple Hill Mennonite Church.
She was born March 9, 1930 to the late Abram and Elsie (Eberly) Good near Wadsworth, Ohio.
She was married to Ernest M. Horst for 53 years. He preceded her in death in 2006. She and Ernest started Acme Farm Market which is now west of Wadsworth.
On April 26, 2008 she married John L. Amstutz. He also preceded her in death in 2013.
Surviving are her seven children, Barbara (Denis) Good of Elkton, MD, David (Carolyn) of North Fairfield, OH, Donna (Charles) Steiner of Eaton, OH, Rhoda (Marcus)Steiner of Cambridge Springs, PA, Ruth (Richard) Weaver of Dongola, IL, Jason (Mary Ann) of Hope, IN, and James (Miriam) of Wadsworth, OH; 1 daughter-in-law, Becky (Eugene) Kreider; 62 grandchildren; 115 great-grandchildren; nine step-children, Clayton (Rose Anne) Amstutz of Edinburgh, IN, John E. (Carol) of Wadsworth, OH, Merle (Marilyn) of Apple Creek, OH, Anna (Elvin) Deiter of Dover, PA, Walter (Jean) of Rittman, OH, Naomi of Gap, PA, Jacob (Phyllis) of Dalton Gardens, ID, Catharine of Holmesville, OH, and Mabel (Donald) Hertzler of Veuita, NM; also step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Pauline Ressler of Wadsworth, OH.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mabel, Mary and Esther; son, Philip R. Horst; grandson, Ethan R. Good; and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends, TUESDAY, October 3, 2017 from 1:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm at Northside Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Road (State Route 94) Wadsworth, Ohio. Funeral services will be held, WEDNESDAY, October 4, 2017 at 10:00am at Northside Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ghana Missions and Bible Courses, 15874 Baumgartner Road, Dalton, Ohio 44618.
Augsburger, Michael D., 63, of Harrisonburg, VA died April 11, 2017 at the same place. He was born May 8, 1953 at Harrisonburg to Myron and Esther (Kniss) Augsburger.
Surviving are his parents; a daughter, Caitlin White of Charlottesville, VA; a brother, John (Bev) Augsburger; and a sister, Marcia Augsburger.
Co-creator (with his mother) of the "Guns into Plowshares" sculpture, now on display on the EMU campus, and has stood as a symbol of non-violence in front of police headquarters in Washington, D.C since 1997.
Memorial services were held April 19, 2017 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.
Auker, Benjamin W., 84, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Fairmount Homes.
He was born in Ephrata to the late Noah and Leah (Wenger) Auker and was the husband of the late Shirley (Simpson) Auker.
Benjamin was a member of Blainsport Mennonite Church.
He is survived by three daughters, Dorothy S. Auker of Lancaster, Jane S., wife of Robin Fritz of Denver, Fern S., wife of Raymond Stone of Farmersville; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul, husband of Velma Auker of Terre Hill; four sisters, Elsie Martin of Farmersville, Lidia Limberg of Farmersville, Alice, wife of Harvey Brubacher of Ephrata and Edna, wife of Ernest Martin of Red Run.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Landis S. Auker and two brothers, Norman and Willis Auker.
A viewing will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017, from 6 to 8 pm at the Wheatridge Chapel, Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheatridge Dr., Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 9, from 10 to 11 am, at the Chapel, followed by his funeral service at 11 am, with Pastor Eric Marshall officiating. Interment will take place in the Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Benjamin's memory may be made to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA, 17522.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Bacher, John
April 22, 1925 - July 28, 2017
Wolford, ND - John Bacher, 92, entered his eternal rest on Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born on April 22, 1925 in Wolford, ND, the son of Joseph and Mary (Gingerich) Bacher. He married Martha Witmer on November 26, 1953 in Columbiana, OH and together they raised their 8 children on a farm in Wolford. For many years they spent their winters in Westminster, SC where he was residing at the time of his passing.
Surviving are his 8 children, Loyal (Edith) of Westminster; Sharon (Jon) Miller of Westminster; Ruth (John) Mast of Mountain View, AR; Vernon (Maria) of Westminster; Darrell (Julie) of Columbus, NC; Joe (Cathy) of Gainesville, VA; Gary (Rita) of Wolford, ND and Arlene (Rick) Skinner of Bloomfield, IN. He has 31 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death last September was his beloved wife, Martha, whom he dearly missed and his grandson, Sheldon, who passed away a month ago. Also his parents and brother, David, as well as 3 half-brothers and 3 half-sisters.
A memorial service will be held 7 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Saturday, prior to the service at Sandifer Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 10 am, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Lake View Mennonite Church in Wolford, ND with burial to follow in Old Order Amish Mennonite Cemetery in Mylo, ND by Niewoehner Funeral Home, Rugby, ND.
Bacher, Sheldon Jay
Dec. 24, 1991 - June 26, 2017
Orville, OH-Sheldon Jay Bacher, 25, of Orrville, OH took his final flight from this earth to meet his Savior on June 26, 2017. Sheldon was born on December 24, 1991, as an only son, to loving parents M. Joseph and Catherine J. Bacher of Gainesville, VA. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Arlene Brenneman, and grandmother, Martha Bacher.
Sheldon grew up in South Carolina, where he became a member of Foothills Fellowship. He attended LeTourneau University of Longview, Texas and graduated with a mission aviation degree. He worked two years as a flight instructor for LeTourneau. He was most recently employed as a pilot for Priority Air Charter of Apple Creek, OH.
Sheldon made the decision to follow Jesus in his early years. As a young teenager, he dreamed of becoming a mission aviator. It became his goal to use aviation to reach people for Christ. He had a vision to join JAARS and serve people in Southeast Asia. His life was a testimony of His love for Jesus. He was a strong, gentle and kind man who lived out his faith. He had a heart for seeing Bibleless people saved. His life has impacted many people and he has been an example of living for Jesus.
He will be greatly missed by his five adoring sisters who looked up to him as their hero, Serena Bacher, Seneca, SC; Wanda Bacher, Gainesville, GA; Krista Bacher, Westminster, SC; Brianna Bacher and Nakita Bacher, both of the home in Gainesville, VA. He is also survived by his grandfather, John Bacher and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Visitations and funeral will be held at Foothills Fellowship, 126 Robin Rd, Westminster, SC. Visitation hours are 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, Thursday, June 29, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 30, 2017 with internment following. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster, SC.
The family requests any memorial gifts be given to his good friend and LETU flight buddy, Johnny and Sarah Reeves, who recently joined JAARS and will be flying in Papua New Guinea. To make a donation visit their website, www.wycliffe.org/partner/reeves and select "Launch Expense Account". Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com
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Bachman, Harold Rufus, 102, of Goshen, IN died November 3, 2017 at the same place. He was born February 16, 1915 at Morton, Tazewell Co., IL to Alvin and Mary (Eigsti) Bachman. On August 1, 1937 he was married to Elda May Long, who was born February 6, 1916 and died November 11, 2011.
Surviving are two sons, Stanley (Virginia) Bachman and Walter (Lynette) Bachman; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren.
A son, H. Sherwin Bachman, and siblings, Leland Bachman, Richard Bachman, Earl Bachman, Ivan Bachman, Miriam Ulrich, Florence Eigsti, and Grace Schrock, preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held November 11, 2017 at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Barker, Marjorie E. Roy, 91, of Beaver Falls, Lewis Co., NY died September 1, 2017 at the same place. She was born June 7, 1926 at Lowville, Lewis Co., NY to Antonias and Mildred E. (Johnson) Roy. On February 4, 1948 at Black River, NY she was married to Paul R. Barker, who died in 1998.
Surviving are children, Richard (Lisa) Roy; Edwin (Lisa) Barker; Leon (Teresa) Barker; Linda Jewett; Paul R. Barker, Jr.; Mary Barker; Shelvie (Billy) Irvin; James Barker; Twila (George) Ottinger; and son-in-law Raymond Dicob; 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Audrey Fenton and Tiny Gerow.
A daughter, Anna E. Dicob, a grandson, Dennis P. Dicob, two brothers, Dennis J. and "Tadpole", and a sister, Barbara Mansville preceded her in death.
Marj graduated from Lowville Free Academy and was a nurses' aid at Lewis County General Hospital working throughout the hospital from 1963-1990. She especially loved the maternity ward. Marj loved the outdoors, gardening, even playing softball with her children and knitting sweaters. She was a member of the Lowville Mennonite Church, where she was a member of the sewing circle. She was also a life member of the VFW Lewis County Memorial Post #6912.
Memorial services were held September 8, 2017 at Sunquist Funeral Home, Lowville, NY with burial in New Bremen Rural Cemetery, New Bremen, Lewis Co., NY.
Bartel, Martha Y. Stoltzfus, 90, of Gap, Lancaster Co., PA died June 11, 2017 at Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA. She was born December 3, 1926 at Monterey, Lancaster Co., PA to Enos and Annie (Yoder) Stoltzfus. On July 21, 1951 she was married to Marvin D. Bartel, who died March 14, 2015.
Surviving are children, Cindy (Jan) Sohar; Maggi Freed; Rose (Michael) Weaver; Albert (Marilyn) Bartel; and Jane (Scott) Haught; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren,; a sister, Salinda (Floyd) Weber; a brother, Titus (Marian) Stoltzfus; and a sister, Orpha S. King.
A son, Marvin W. Bartel and her siblings, Nancy Byler; David Y. Stoltzfus; and Ruth Bowman preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held June 15, 2017 at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel, Lititz, with burial in Bellevue Presbyterian Cemetery, Gap, PA.
Bauman, Carol Bauman
Dec. 31, 1933 - Sept. 7, 2017
WAKARUSA - Carol Bauman, 83, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor.
She was born Dec. 31, 1933, in Ontario, Canada where she married Lester B. Bauman June 8, 1957 and lived there until moving to Elkhart in 1970 for Lester to study at the Mennonite Biblical Seminary.
They moved to upstate New York in 1973. There she worked as a family service worker for Head Start for 20 years.
After retirement the couple moved to Kansas for three years before settling in the Goshen area.
As a member of Waterford Mennonite Church Carol loved and served her church faithfully.
She delighted in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was well known for her laughter and warm hugs.
Carol is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lester; two daughters, Charlotte (Ritch) Hochstetler of Elkhart and Phyllis (Kenton) Bontrager of Reisterstown, Maryland; three grandchildren, Leslie (Tyler) Huston, Austin Hochstetler and Ian Bontrager; three great-grandchildren, Emma, Wyatt and Laney Huston; and a sister, Gladys Cressman of New Hamburg, Ontario.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmanuel and Ida (Bauman) Bauman; stepmother Violet Bauman; and three siblings, Florence Burkholder and Orvie and Howard Bauman.
Friends may call from 2 until the 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 memorial service at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen.
Per Carol’s request, cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory.
Memorials may be given to Waterford Mennonite Church.
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Bauman, Carol Bauman, 83, of Wakarusa, Elkhart Co., IN died September 7, 2017 at the same place. She was born December 31, 1933 at Waterloo, Ontario, Canada to Emmanuel and Ida (Bauman) Bauman. On June 8, 1957 in Ontario, Canada she was married to Lester B. Bauman, who was born October 11, 1932 and survives.
Surviving are two daughters, Charlotte (Ritch) Hochstetler and Phyllis (Kenton) Bontrager; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Gladys Cressman.
Her siblings, Florence Burkholder, Orvie Bauman, and Howard Bauman preceded her in death.
Carol and her husband, Lester, moved to Elkhart, IN in 1970 so Lester could attend AMBS.
They moved to upstate New York in 1973 where Carol worked as a family service worker for Head Start for 20 years. After retirement, the couple moved to Kansas for 3 years before settling in the Goshen area.
Carol loved and served her church faithfully. She delighted in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was well known for her laughter and warm hugs.
Memorial services were held September 10, 2017 at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Beachy, Lorene Yoder
May 1, 1949 - Sept. 25, 2017
SHIPSHEWANA - Lorene Beachy, 68, of Shipshewana, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2017.
She was born May 1, 1949, in Goshen, to Henry A. and Mary (Miller) Yoder.
She married Levi Lee Beachy; he survives.
Survivors also are sons Leonard, Leon, Lonnie and Levi Jr. Beachy; daughters LeEtta Wingard, Lou Ann Troyer and LaVerda Lambright; 49 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sisters Ruby Wingard, Mary Esther Miller and Elnora Schlabach; brothers David, Glen, Calvin, Amos, Henry, Jr., Mervin, Melvin, Marvin and Orla Yoder.
She was preceded in death by her parents, twin grandchildren and her sister-in-law, Emma Yoder.
Visitation will be all day Wednesday, Sept. 27, at family’s residence, 2665 South 1000 West, Shipshewana.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, also at the family’s residence.
Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Beck, Joan Sue Wogomon
Dec. 16, 1948 - April 8, 2017
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. - Joan Sue Beck, 68, of Winter Springs, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 16, 1948, in Goshen, to Kenneth and Edith (Klopfenstein) Wogomon.
Surviving are a husband Donnie Beck of 50 years; a daughter, Michele Yoder and Chad Maskill of Casselberry, Florida; a son, Brad (Sue) Beck of Jackson, Michigan; and four grandchildren, Darin and Harley Yoder and Ellery and Ethan Beck; a sister Martha (Denny) Ramer; and two brothers, Denny (Billie) Wogomon and Donny (Cheryl) Wogomon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Edith Wogomon.
Joan was a 1966 graduate of Wakarusa High School.
She was a longtime member of Olive Mennonite Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Olive Mennonite Church and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, celebration of life service at Olive Mennonite Church.
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Beck, Joan Sue Wogomon, 68, of Winter Springs FL and Wakarusa IN died April 8, 2017 at Winter Springs. She was born December 16, 1948 at Goshen, IN to Kenneth and Edith (Klopfenstein) Wogomon. She was married to Donnie Beck, in Elkhart, IN. He survives.
Surviving are children, Michele Yoder (Chad Maskill) and Brad (Sue) Beck; four grandchildren, and her siblings, Martha (Denny) Ramer; Denny (Billie) Wogomon and Donny (Cheryl) Wogomon.
Memorial services were held April 22, 2017 at Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Bender, Barbara Stutzman, 93, of Kalona, Washington Co., IA died August 28, 2017 at the same place. She was born April 3, 1924 in Johnson Co., IA to Ervin and Lydia (Bontrager) Stutzman. On December 24, 1944 at Kalona, Johnson Co., IA she was married to Lloyd Bender, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Derald (Marilyn) Bender, Dwight (Jenelle) Bender, Delwyn "Bud" Bender, all of Kalona and Darlene Gingerich of Riverside, foster son Mike (Emily) Ferguson of Kalona; seven
grandchildren, three foster grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Leroy (Norma) Stutzman of Washington, and Stanley (Shirley) Stutzman of Kalona, and two sisters, Alta Widmer of Iowa City and Ann Raber of Sarasota, FL.
Son-in-law, Ron Gingerich, five brothers, John, Omar, Levi and Ervin Jr. and Henry and four sisters, Mary Bontrager, Ada Stutzman, and 2 infant sisters preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 1, 2017 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, Washington Co., IA with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Washington Co., Iowa.
Bender, Dan Howard, 90, of Harrisonburg, VA died April 19, 2017 at VMRC, Harrisonburg, VA. He was born August 20, 1926 at Kalona, Iowa to Lewis and Barbara (Miller) Bender. On November 23, 1947 he was married to Ora Magdalene Kremer, who died January 20, 2014.
Surviving are children, Debra Hope Bender (Clifford) of Cape Coral, FL; Judy Lorayne Yoder (J. Byard) of Manheim, PA; Evan D. H. Bender, of Linville, VA; and Eric Kremer Bender (LuAnn), of Harrisonburg, VA; six grandchildren, and a sister, Mary Bender Miller, of Phoenix, AZ.
A daughter, Holly Ann Bender and siblings, Nina Bontrager Yoder, Clarence Bender, Vera Yoder, Paul Bender, and Gladys Fisher preceded him in death.
A lifelong farmer, owning farms over the years in Nebraska, Ohio, Iowa, and Virginia. He was also a plumber and electrician. He started the Student Financial Aid office at EMC.
Memorial services were held April 18, 2017 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg with in Dayton Mennonite Cemetery, Dayton, VA.
Bender, Gerald W., 81, formerly of Mount Joy, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Gardens of Campbelltown where he had been a resident. Born in Hanover, he was the son of the late Alva G. and Zelah (Miller) Bender. Jerry was a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA, and received his Master's in Sociology from Penn State University. Jerry was a driver for UPS, and had been a fabricator for Armstrong World Industries. In lieu of serving in the Armed Services, Jerry served with the Mennonite Central Committee's PAX program in Germany. He had attended the Mennonite Church in his younger years and attended the Church of the Nazarene of Hershey while in Campbelltown. Jerry enjoyed serving with the Mennonite Historical Society, and he greatly enjoyed singing and was a member of the Lancaster/Franconia Choral Singers.
Surviving are three daughters, Madita wife of Andreas Hassold, Slatington, Elizabeth Bender, Lancaster, Martina wife of Keith Royer, Lancaster; four grandchildren; a sister Mary wife of David Fretz, Mount Joy, and a brother Jon Scott husband of Marti Bender, Skippack.
At Jerry's request, services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Benner, Lura B. Bender
1929-2017
GREENWOOD, Del. Lura B. Benner of Greenwood, Del., died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at the age of 90. She was born in Greenwood in 1926 to Nevin and Esther Lauver Bender.
She was preceded in death after 68 years of marriage by her soul mate, Millard Benner, who died April 21, 2016. She was also preceded by her parents; a sister, Mildred Bender; an infant brother; a brother-in-law, Elmer Jantzi; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter.
She is survived by three sisters, Miriam Jantzi, Hilda (Merlin) Swartz and Emma (Glenn) Myers; four brothers, Paul (Virginia) Bender, Titus (Ann) Bender, Nevin (Lourene) Bender and Donald (Judy) Bender; one son, Steve (Leanne) Benner of Harrisonburg, Va.; seven daughters, Dawn (Doug) Sterling, Dorothy (Joe) Tennefoss, Kathy (Calvin) Sharp, Carol (Mickey) Benner-Chaffinch, all of Greenwood, Del., Hilda (Newell) Washburn of Lewes, Del., Phyllis (John) Bennett of Semmes, Ala., and Lorraine (Jim) Amstutz of Akron, Pa.; 28 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildre; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Tressler Mennonite Church, 13371 Wolf Road, Greenwood, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, or from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tressler with interment following.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Daily News Record - 1/6/2017
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Benner, Marlene Reller Keller , 75, of Charlottesville, VA died July 13, 2017 at Rosewood Village, Charlottesville, VA. She was born August 30, 1941 at Sellersville, PA to Frank and Suetta Keller. On June 9, 1962 at Estella Mennonite Church, Estella, PA she was married to Richard L. Benner, who was born April 13, 1939 and survives.
Surviving are two daughters,Lisa Kaczmarek (Tim) of Ruckersville, VA and Joy Foster (Dwight) of Waynesboro, VA; two grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Claude R. Keller and Dr. Frank R. Keller preceded her in death.
Teacher (1963-69), mother, and co-owner of a newpaper and printing business
Memorial services were held August 19, 2017 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg.
Benner, Richard Longacre, 78, of Ruckersville, VA died November 4, 2017 at the same place. He was born April 13, 1939 at Souderton, PA to Paul and Margaret Benner. On June 9, 1962 at Estella Mennonite Church, Estella, PA he was married to Marlene Keller, who was born August 30, 1941 and died July 13, 2017.
Surviving are two daughters, Lisa (Tim) Kaczmarek and Joy (Dwight) Foster; two grandchildren, and three sisters, Beatrice Benner, of Vanderhoof, B.C.; Florence (Samuel) Witmer, of Weyers Cave, VA; and Louise (Marvin) Baerg, of Sheridan, OR.
Two brothers, Ernest Benner and Stanley Benner preceded him in death.
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Memorial services were held November 19, 2017 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.
Beyeler, Donovan "Don" J.
February 14, 1943 - December 24, 2017
Don was born February 14, 1943, to Noah and Viola (Mast) Beyeler in Sterling, Ohio. At age six he moved with his family to a farm near Waynesboro in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. His lifelong interest in birding grew out of days of identifying birds, their songs, and their nests in the Virginia countryside.
He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Waynesboro for three years then graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 1960. After working for two years on the family farm, he attended Eastern Mennonite College for two years then graduated from Virginia Tech in 1966 with a degree in Animal Science.
In 1967, as an alternative to military service, he went to the Dominican Republic where he did agri-development and amateur veterinary work. On completing his time in the DR, he spent four months riding a motorcycle alone from Panama to southern California. From 1969 to 1973 Don worked in various capacities doing agricultural extension work in Virginia, planting 50,000 Douglas Fir trees in Oregon, and attending the University of California-Davis studying international agricultural development.
In 1974 in Orrville, Ohio, he started his dairy nutrition and crop science business called Bey-Agri Services. In June, 1975, he married Carol Wenger in Waynesboro, Virginia. They were later divorced. He moved his business to Elkhart, Indiana, where he worked with dairy farmers in northern Indiana and southern Michigan for 27 years. He also developed and marketed dairy and beef ration balancing software called Nutritional Software Systems.
On May 30, 1987 he married Patricia Massanari at the Chapel of the Sermon on the Mount in Elkhart. He was an adventuresome traveler who visited over 65 countries and enjoyed taking photographs, especially of nature. He and Patricia made several overseas trips including one to China for their honeymoon.
Upon retirement in 2004, he began a yearly visit to El Sembrador, a mission school and farm in Catacamas, Honduras and to dairymen in El Salvador. where he offered consulting in animal nutrition and crops. He delighted in these trips as he could provide consulting experience as well as look for and identify exotic birds. Genealogical research, photography and sculpting were other areas he avidly pursued.
Don is survived by his wife Patricia; two sisters LaVerne Shedoudy of California and Anne (Amos) Burkholder of Goshen; and two brothers Carl (Betty) Beyeler of West Virginia and Darrell (Orpha) Beyeler of Virginia. He was preceded in death by a sister Mary (Joseph) Hertzler of Elkhart, and three brothers Harold Beyeler of Virginia, David (Libby) Beyeler of Virginia, and John Alfred Beyeler of Ohio.
He was a member of College Mennonite Church where a memorial service will be held. Final arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available.
Per Don’s request, cremation has taken place at Yoder-Culp Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial contributions to El Sembrador School or the National Audubon Society.
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Beyeler, Donovan J., 74, of Sterling, OH died December 24, 2017 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN from leukemia. He was born February 14, 1943 at Sterling to Noah and Viola (Mast) Beyeler. On May 30, 1987 at Elkhart, Elkhart, IN he was married to Patricia Massanari, who survives.
Two sisters LaVerne Shedoudy of California and Anne (Amos) Burkholder of Goshen; and two brothers Carl (Betty) Beyeler of West Virginia and Darrell (Orpha) Beyeler of Virginia preceded him in death.
He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Waynesboro for three years then graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 1960. After working for two years on the family farm, he attended Eastern Mennonite College for two years then graduated from Virginia Tech in 1966 with a degree in Animal Science. In 1967, as an alternative to military service, he went to the Dominican Republic where he did agri-development and amateur veterinary work. On completing his time in the DR, he spent four months riding a motorcycle alone from Panama to southern California. From 1969 to 1973 Don worked in various capacities doing agricultural extension work in Virginia, planting 50,000 Douglas Fir trees in Oregon, and attending the University of California-Davis studying international agricultural development.
In 1974 in Orrville, Ohio, he started his dairy nutrition and crop science business called Bey-Agri Services. He moved his business to Elkhart, Indiana, where he worked with dairy farmers in northern Indiana and southern Michigan for 27 years. He also developed and marketed dairy and beef ration balancing software called Nutritional Software Systems.
Upon retirement in 2004, he began a yearly visit to El Sembrador, a mission school and farm in Catacamas, Honduras and to dairymen in El Salvador, where he offered consulting in animal nutrition and crops. He delighted in these trips as he could provide consulting experience as well as look for and identify exotic birds. Genealogical research, photography and sculpting were other areas he avidly pursued.
Memorial services were held January 3, 2018 at College Mennonite Chruch, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.
Blosser, Emerson E.
July 11, 1932 - March 21, 2017
GOSHEN - Emerson E. Blosser, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born July 11, 1932, in Columbiana, Ohio, to Samuel and Sadie (Spiker) Blosser.
On Aug. 10, 1968, he married Stella E. Yoder in Goshen. She died May 7, 2010.
Survivors include a son, Marc (Angie) Blosser and a daughter, Tricia E. Blosser, both of Goshen; two grandsons, Ryan and Brenden Blosser; and two brothers, Arthur Blosser of Columbiana and Marcellus “Perc” (Becky Tyson) Blosser of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; four sisters, Adelia Musselman, Berdella Miller, Christine Huffman and Hermine Blosser and a brother, Herman Blosser.
Five years ago, Mr. Blosser moved to Waterford Crossing and was very happy with his new home.
He developed special friendships with many of the staff and residents.
A school teacher in the Westview Schools, Mr. Blosser graduated from Goshen College and earned a master’s degree from St. Francis in Fort Wayne.
He was a very active member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church.
He enjoyed playing church league softball and games that involved thinking and strategy.
Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 3 p.m. funeral service Sunday, March 26, at Pleasant View Mennonite Church.
Pastors Ron Diener and Tyler Hartford and Deacon Norman Maust will officiate.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the church.
Bomberger, Myrtle Hess, 97, of Elm, and a resident at Landis Homes, Lititz for 13 years died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 24, 2017. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Mary Buckwalter Hess. Myrtle was the loving wife of the late Henry L. Bomberger who died in March of 2004. Myrtle was a partner with her husband and his family at Bomberger's Store, Elm, and managed several departments for many years. She was a faithful and active member of Erb Mennonite Church, Lititz, where she taught Sunday School to the adult women's class. For many years, Myrtle was involved with Child Evangelism Fellowship where she hosted the "Good News Clubs" for children at her home. She also volunteered at the Mount Joy Gift & Thrift Shop, a mission of the Mennonite Central Committee. She truly had a heart for helping wherever there was a need; Myrtle opened her home to international students and others and provided a hospitality ministry and friendship to many in Lancaster County. She was a member of the "Cheerlenders" a group of friends that formed a friendship since high school days and were together for activities for over 70 years. She enjoyed working outside tending to her flowers, plants, and she loved to travel. Myrtle had a life-long passion for her family and enjoyed being a part of her family's activities throughout the years.
Surviving is a son, Henry H. husband of Andrea Boas Bomberger, of Lititz, three daughters: Elaine B. wife of Robert Hostetler of LaGrange, IN, Anne B. Hershey of Manheim, Reverend Lynne H.B. wife of Paul N. Williams of London, Ontario, 21 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren, a sister, Mary Jane Breneman of Manheim, two sisters-in-law: Arlene Hess and Martha Jane Bomberger both of Lititz. Preceding her in death is a brother, John Hess, and three sisters: Helen Miller, Mildred Eby, and Ruth Brubaker.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Myrtle's funeral service at the Erb Mennonite Church, 567 West Lexington Road, Lititz, on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Friends may visit with the family at the Buch Funeral Home, 216 South Broad Street, Lititz, on Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with additional visitation at the church on Wednesday morning from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Bontrager, Celesta Marie Troyer
June 14, 1926 - Feb. 9, 2017
MIDDLEBURY - Celesta Marie Bontrager, 90, of Middlebury, died Thursday, Feb. 9.
She was born June 14, 1926, to Henry and Silvia (Hostetler) Troyer.
She married Melvin J. Bontrager and he died April 4, 1986.
Surviving are three daughters, Eva (Scott Robinson) Shearer, Leanna (Jon) Yoder and Marie (Leroy) Troyer; three sons, Galen (Gladys), Ernie and Lee (Dorothy) Bontrager; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul (Betty), Ralph (Kitty) and Eldon (Sue) Troyer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sisters Edna Mae Mast and Clara Burkholder.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury.
There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Monday, Feb. 13, at Woodlawn Mennonite Church, Goshen.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorials may be given to World Missionary Press.
Bontrager, Chris J.
Feb. 22, 1929 - April 5, 2017
SHIPSHEWANA - Chris J. Bontrager, 88, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
He was born Feb. 22, 1929, to Joe S.K. and Katie (Yoder) Bontrager.
He married Sylvia M. Yoder; she died Jan. 18, 2011.
Surviving are daughters Ruth Lambright and Marlene Miller; sons Kenny, Wayne, Dan, Dave and Mark Bontrager; sisters Clara Borkholder, Susan Lambright, Anna Mae Lambright and Betty Miller; and sister-in-law Ida Bontrager; 44 grandchildren; and 84 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; three great grandchildren; a brother; and three brothers-in-law.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Friday, all day Saturday, at Dan Bontrager residence, 2355 N. 500 W., Shipshewana.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Sunday, at Alton Bontrager residence, 2780 N. 500 W., Shipshewana.
Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Bontrager, Dorothy Anna Schmucker
June 11, 1931 - Dec. 13, 2017
GOSHEN - Dorothy Anna Bontrager, 86, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at her residence following an illness with lymphoma.
Dorothy was born June 11, 1931, in Nappanee, to Henry and Jemima (Kuhns) Schmucker.
On Sept. 8, 1949, at Fair Haven Amish Mennonite Church, Goshen, she married Eli A. Bontrager. He died March 4, 1986.
She is survived by her children, son Norman E. (Lori) Bontrager of Goshen and his family, Loren (Becky) Bontrager (Halle and Graham), and Shannon (Jordan) Burkholder (Marissa and Conner); son Daniel E. (Linda) Bontrager of Middlebury; and daughter, Mable (Ed) Mendoza of Guatemala and her family, AD (Rashel) Mendoza (Lucy and Bo); and Maeven (Chris) Miller.
Dorothy is also survived by her siblings; Florence Schrock of Middlebury, Robert (Becky) Schmucker of Olney, Illinois, Iva (Melvin) Miller of Sarasota, Florida, Alma Gingerich of Goshen, Delbert Schmucker of Middlebury, Howard (Susie) Schmucker of Sarasota, Florida and Betty (John) Yoder of Goshen.
Dorothy was a member at Clinton Frame Church for 30 years.
She enjoyed working at Goshen Hospital as a housekeeper for more than 25 years and spending winters in Florida during her retirement years.
Dorothy was a good friend and had a great sense of humor.
She loved playing games, traveling and sharing life with her many friends and especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Her positive attitude and love of Jesus guided her life.
Some of her last words included these sentences: “I love you.” “Jesus is wonderful.” “How beautiful heaven must be!”
Visitation will be from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at Clinton Frame Church, 63846 C.R .35, Goshen, and also from 9 - 9:45 a.m. prior to the 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, funeral service at the church.
Pastors Linda Miller and Danny Yoder will officiate.
Burial will be in Miller 8 Square Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorials, in honor of Dorothy, may be given to Students International.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Bontrager, Dorothy E. Lantz
Dec. 22, 1927 - May 2, 2017
GOSHEN - Dorothy E. (Lantz) Bontrager, 89, of Goshen, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
She was born Dec. 22, 1927, in Topeka, to Earl and Louella (Yoder) Lantz.
On July 11, 1948, she married Edwin Bontrager; he died Dec. 5, 1981. She later married Peter Lichti; he died Feb. 16, 2000.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary Kathryn Thompson and Glenda (Norm) Miller of Goshen; son Larry (Karen) Bontrager; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and two sisters, Betty Kauffman and Mary Etta Morton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; an infant son; and two brothers, Harold and Kenneth Lantz.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Friday, May 5, followed by an 11 a.m funeral service at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted by Pastors Matthew Yoder and Danny Yoder.
Burial will be in Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Memorials may be given to Great Lakes Hospice.
Bontrager, Douglas Lee
Dec. 24, 1971 - Sept. 30, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Douglas Lee Bontrager, 45, died Saturday, Sept. 30 at the South Bend Hospice House.
He was born Dec. 24, 1971 in Goshen to Lowell “Squeaky” and Verda (Hostetler) Bontrager.
They survive along with many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Tonya Lyn Bontrager in January 2000.
Douglas was cared for by many loving people over the years.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 2, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.
A 10 a.m. funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the funeral home. Pastors Matt Yoder and Danny Yoder, Clinton Frame Church, will officiate.
Burial will follow at Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen.
Jerry Bontrager, Jerry Simon, Loren Bontrager, Mike Bontrager, Jim Hostetler and Leon Bontrager will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial gifts may be directed to A.D.E.C. or Loveway, Inc.
Bontrager, Edna C. Yoder
Dec. 29, 1942 - June 12, 2017
LAGRANGE - Edna C. Bontrager, 74, of LaGrange, died Monday, June 12, at Life Care Center, LaGrange.
She was born Dec. 29, 1942, to Clarence and Emma (Miller) Yoder.
On Feb. 13, 1964, at Emma Mennonite Church she married Levi E. Bontrager; he died Sept. 2, 2006.
Surviving are a sister, Sarah (John) Schlabach of Topeka and a brother, Wayne (Naomi) Yoder of Middlebury.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother Lloyd Yoder.
Edna was a homemaker and a part-time house cleaner.
She was a former member of Plato Mennonite Church.
Visitation will be from 2 4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday June 14, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury.
There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Thursday, June 15, also at the funeral home.
Services will be conducted by Pastor Mark Suever.
Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorials may be given to the LaGrange County Food and Clothes Basket.
Bontrager, Ilva Marie Beck Stuckey
Jan. 13, 1924 - March 2, 2017
GOSHEN - Ilva Marie Beck Stuckey Bontrager, 93, departed this world and entered her eternal home Thursday, March 2, which was her desire for the last number of years.
She was born Jan. 13, 1924, to Solomon and Clara Beck, in Archbold, Ohio, the second of seven children.
Survivors include four daughters, Kay (Jamey) Bontrager-Singer and “Bj” Betty Jo (Rol) Leichty, both of Goshen, Joan (Duane) Kauffman of Harrisonburg, Va. and Twila (Richard) Beck of Hicksville, Ohio; two sons, Duane Bontrager of Haven, Kan. and Orval (Veralee) Bontrager of Lebanon, Ore.; 22 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Irene Meyer of Goshen, Doris (Roger) Short of Archbold, Ohio and Richard (Twila) Beck of Hicksville, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Wayne Stuckey on June 17, 1954 and David A. Bontrager on Nov. 2, 2012; a stepdaughter, Bonnie; two sisters, Beulah Armstrong and Betty Richer; a brother, Edwin Beck; and a stillborn grandson, Wayne Stuckey Leichty.
Ilva enjoyed her children and grandchildren throughout the years and always looked forward to making Christmas candy for them.
Ilva’s faith was of prime importance to her, accepting Christ as a youth and shortly thereafter joining the Mennonite Church where she remained a faithful member all her life.
She was active in the church and served by caring for those less fortunate, sitting on local and regional committees, teaching adults and youth, and inspiring many through her public speaking within and beyond her congregation.
These gifts were noticed by many and, if born in a different time, most likely would have led her to become a pastor.
Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, funeral service at East Goshen Mennonite Church.
Pastors Merle Hostetler and Naomi Yoder will officiate.
Burial will follow at 4 p.m. Monday, March 6, in Lockport Cemetery, Stryker, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Central Committee or Faith Mennonite Hospitality House.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com
Bontrager, Kailey Jo
March 7, 2017 - March 13, 2017
Bontrager, Kara Joy
March 7, 2017 - March 14, 2017
MIDDLEBURY - Twin infant daughters of Jay and Doreen (Hershberger) Bontrager of Middlebury, Kailey Jo Bontrager, 5 days old and Kara Joy Bontrager, 6 days old, died at 12:34 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017 and 11:12 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017, respectively.
They were born March 7, 2017, in Topeka.
Surviving in addition to their parents are grandparents, Vernon and Lorene Bontrager, Orva and Naomi Hershberger; great-grandparents, William and Lettie Bontrager, Esther Miller, Ray and Lizzie Hershberger and Wilma Yoder.
They were preceded in death by a sister, Jana Grace and two great-grandfathers, Tobias J. Miller and Abraham Yoder.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at the Wayne Miller residence, 10673 C.R. 24, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, also at the Wayne Miller residence. Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
Bontrager, LaVerne D.
Aug. 1, 1931 - Aug. 7, 2017
SHIPSHEWANA - LaVerne D. Bontrager, 86, of Shipshewana, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.
He was born Aug. 1, 1931, to David J. and Mattie (Hochstetler) Bontrager.
On Nov. 8, 1959, he married LeAnna Miller; she died June 15, 2000. On April 12, 2002, he married Lizzie Mae Yoder; she died May 7, 2013.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda (Calvin) Miller; four sons, Lavon (Dawn), Lyle, Lonnie and Leon (Michelle) Bontrager; stepdaughter Beth (Marvin) Bontrager; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Alice Bontrager and Nina (Barry) Weldy.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, and all day Wednesday Aug. 9, at the Calvin Miller residence, 0700 N. State Road 5, Shipshewana.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 10, also at the Calvin Miller residence.
Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling arrangements.
Bontrager, Mark J.
Sept. 1, 1930 - Nov. 3, 2017.
SHIPSHEWANA - Mark J. Bontrager, 87, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
He was born on Sept. 1, 1930 in Shipshewana, to Earley Clay and Delcie (Mishler) Bontrager.
On Sept. 27, 1953, he married Clara Mishler; she survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are daughter, Diane (Todd) Woodworth,Luke (Brittany) Bontrager Woodworth and Clara Elizabeth Bontrager Woodworth; son, John Mark Bontrager of Shipshewana; three grandchildren, Jesse Bontrager (fiancée, Ariane Bergen) Woodworth.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Hilda Haarer and Glenola Leinbach; and a brother, Marion Bontrager. Mark was a farmer, livestock hauler and a bus driver.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6 and one hour prior to the funeral service at 11a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Shore Mennonite Church.
Services will be conducted by Pastor Carl Horner.
Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery at a later date
Bontrager, Perry M.
May 13, 1960 - June 14, 2017
KENDALLVILLE - Perry M. Bontrager, 57, of Kendallville, formerly of Honeyville, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
He was born May 13, 1960, in LaGrange County, to Monroe and Mary Ellen (Schrock) Bontrager.
Surviving are four sisters, Elizabeth (Melvin) Miller, Erma (Marlin) Schrock, Sue (Doug) Weaver of Bristol and Irene (Herbert) Miller; four brothers, Freeman (Mary) of Millersburg, Harley (Karen, Vernon (Ina) and Steve (Joan) Bontrager of Millersburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Bontrager.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the Freeman Bontrager residence, 4525 South 1125 West, Millersburg.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17 also at the residence.
Burial will be in Honeyville Cemetery, Topeka.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
Bontreger, Vernon E.
Feb. 15, 1925 - Aug. 21, 2017
GOSHEN - The Rev. Vernon E. Bontreger, 92, of Goshen, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born Feb. 15, 1925, in Elkhart, and adopted as an infant, by Manasseh E. and Mary (Hochstetler) Bontreger.
In 1969, he reconnected with his birth mother, Antoinette (Dandino) Marconi, his grandmother, Rose Dandino and the entire Dandino family.
On June 1, 1945, he married Miriam L. Hoover.
She survives along with six sons, Cecil J. (June) Bontreger of Goshen, John D. (Cindi) Bontreger of Fishers, Charles E. Bontreger of Elkhart, Jason P. (Linda) Bontreger of Goshen, Mark E. Bontreger of Watertown, South Dakota and Wesley J. (Cheryl) Bontreger of Goshen; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Esther Horst of Gulfport, Mississippi.
A lifelong area resident, Vernon was a member of Clinton Frame Church.
He was ordained as pastor in 1950 to Clinton Frame Mennonite Church where he served 40 years until 1990.
He also served the Mennonite church in leadership on the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference as a bishop, an assistant moderator from 1964-1979, and chaired the church life commission from 1970-79.
Vernon, through his position at Clinton Frame, was also instrumental in building and starting a congregation in Talcum, Kentucky.
He also led numerous revival meetings throughout the United States.
For his years as a self supporting minister he worked in his own poultry operation; was custodian at Clinton Christian School; owned and operated Bontreger Rug and Upholstery; and was a bus driver for Goshen Community Schools.
Following retirement Vernon continued to minister to people in his work at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home from 1990-2008, where he was a valued employee.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 and will continue from 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, all at Clinton Frame Church, Goshen.
There will also be a time of visitation beginning at 1 p.m. prior to the 2 p.m. funeral Sunday, Aug. 27.
The Revs. Matt Yoder and Danny Yoder will officiate.
Burial will follow in Clinton Frame Cemetery, Goshen.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be directed to the church.
Borkholder, Isaac J.
Feb. 20, 1928 - May 22, 2017
NAPPANEE - Isaac J. Borkholder, 89, of Nappanee, died from injuries received in a fall, at 4:49 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room.
He was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Nappanee, to John R. and Fannie I. (Yoder) Borkholder.
He lived his lifetime in this area. On Nov. 10, 1955, he married Dorothy Yoder.
Mr. Borkholder was a retired farmer and member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Mr. Borkholder is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children Merlin I. (Brenda) Borkholder and Keith A. (Pauline) Borkholder, both of Bremen, JoEllen (Robert) Chupp of Nappanee, Miriam (Vernon M.) Miller of Milford, Jonathan (Frieda) Borkholder of Nappanee and Mattie (Devon Ray) Miller of Middlebury; 29 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sisters Anna Graber of LaGrange, Laura Miller of Nappanee and Edna Miller of Bremen; half brothers Raymond (Fannie) Burkholder of Middlefield, Ohio, John J.R. (Fannie) Burkholder and Jonas (Ellen) Burkholder, both of Clymer, New York; stepbrother Daniel (Betty) Burkholder of Middlefield; and stepsister Mary Ann Miller of Clymer.
He was preceded in death by grandsons Andrew Miller and Joseph Borkholder; brothers Andrew, Ira and Nathaniel Borkholder; sisters Clara Borkholder and Mary Schrock; stepbrothers William Burkholder and Owen Burkholder; and stepsister Laura Byler.
Family and friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, and all day Thursday, May 25, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, also at the family residence.
Officiating will be the Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church.
Burial will be in Weldy Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
Borntrager, Evelyn E. Miller
Aug. 4, 1938 - Feb. 18, 2017
GOSHEN - Evelyn E. Borntrager, 78, of Goshen, died Saturday, Feb. 18, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born Aug. 4, 1938, to Clarence “CJ” and Alma A. (Miller) Miller.
On July 6, 1958, she married Lloyd E. Borntrager at Townline Mennonite Church in Shipshewana.
He survives, along with two daughters, Bonnie Borntrager of New Paris and Linda Borntrager of Goshen; a son-in-law, Dennis (Marty) Mast of Goshen; six grandchildren, Caleb (Amanda) Mast, Ethan (Jayme) Mast, Zachary (Kyla) Grass, Quinn (Lesley) Grass, Dean (Katie) Grass and Anna (Riley) Miller; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Velma (Terry) Peck of Goshen and Miriam “Mim” (Norm) Mast of Middlebury; a brother, Devon (Joan) Miller of Goshen; and a brother-in-law, M. Marion (Wanda) Yoder of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Brenda Mast and Pamela Borntrager; and a sister, Regina Yoder.
A member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, Evelyn was a loving homemaker and worked as a self-employed home and office cleaner.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, and at North Goshen Mennonite Church from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, celebration of life service.
Pastor Mark Schloneger will officiate.
Burial will follow in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be directed to North Goshen Mennonite Church for support of their mission church in San Lucas, Mexico.
Online condolences may be sent to www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
Brackbill, Christian E., 89, formerly of Smoketown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Garden Spot Village.
He enjoyed bird watching, hiking, going to the mountains in Tioga County and spending time with his siblings. For many years, he volunteered his time with the monthly breakfasts at the Kinzer Fire Company, doing grounds maintenance at the Hans Herr House, serving others through Paradise Meals-On-Wheels, Rough and Tumble, and at the Mennonite Historical Society. Christ served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Allied occupation following WWII. While stationed at Mannheim, Germany, he visited the Brackbill family's 17th century homestead in Trachselwald, Switzerland. He retired in 1991 from Ford New Holland where he worked for 35 years, mostly as a welder. Christ was a member of the former Kinzer Mennonite Church.
Born in Salisbury Township, he was the son of the late Ellis and Alice Mae (Groff) Brackbill. He is survived by a sister, Grace wife of the late Charles Strubel of Ronks, and many nieces and nephews who adored his kind spirit, gentle heart, and wit. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Elam H. and Aaron B., Maurice G. and J. Harold Brackbill; and five sisters, Anna M. Brackbill, Mary E. Hershey, Ruth M. Brackbill, Rhoda E. Feister, and Alice E. Lantz.
There will be a viewing on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 10 until 11 AM in the Hershey Mennonite Church, 401 Hershey Church Road, Kinzers, PA. The funeral is 11 AM in the church with Pastor Dwight Groff officiating, with the interment in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a contribution in his memory to The Hans Herr House, 1849 Hans Herr Dr., Willow Street, PA 17584. Bachman Funeral Home, Strasburg.
Breneman, Albert, 93, formerly of Manheim passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Landis Homes, Lititz. Born in Rapho Township, he was the son of the late Mark and Ella Rohrer Breneman. He was the loving husband of Mary Jane Hess Breneman, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on February 1. Albert owned and operated a dairy farm in Manheim until his retirement. He was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim. His interests included mowing lawn, four-wheeling, reading, traveling, playing Hand & Foot and going to breakfast with his friends. Albert loved to spend time with his family, especially the annual trip to Black Rock.
Surviving in addition to his wife are six daughters, Marcia, wife of Carl Shantz of Akron, Lucy, wife of Dale Hiestand of Bainbridge, Harriet, wife of Leon Sauder of Mount Joy, Beth, wife of Gary Yoder of Lancaster, Kay, wife of Rod Sinniger of Manheim and Jan, wife of Bruce Weaver of Ephrata, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild and a sister, Mabel Weaver of Landis Homes. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Bright and a grandson, Devin Hiestand.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at Landis Homes Retirement Community, WEST BETHANY CHAPEL, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 3:00 PM. There will be a public viewing at West Bethany Chapel on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and again on Friday afternoon from 1:30 PM until the time of service. Interment will be private in Erisman Mennonite Cemetery, Manheim.
Brubacher, Ross Denton, 57, of Elmira, Waterloo Co., ON, Canada died October 8, 2017 at the same place.
He was born January 23, 1960 at Kitchener, Waterloo Co., Ontario
to Curtis and Alice (Snider) Brubacher. Curtis was born July 6, 1917 and died November 24, 2010. Alice was born September 5, 1921 and survives.
Also surviving are his siblings, Lorrie Brubacher (Dan Perlman), Maurice Brubacher, and Sanford (Colette) Brubacher.
Memorial services were held at Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, ON with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges Road, St. Jacobs, Ontario.
Brubacker, Luke S., 86, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017, at home. He was born in East Cocalico Twp. to the late Aaron and Rebecca (Sensenig) Brubacker and was the husband of Ida Ann (Martin) Brubacker with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. He was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church.
Luke was a carpenter; after retirement he operated a gas appliance business.
In addition to his wife, Luke is survived by 12 children, Alice (Rufus) Martin of Vandalia, IL, Ellen (John) Martin of Ephrata, Nancy (Ivan) Martin of Port Trevorton, Lilly (Irvin) Brubaker of Ephrata, Galen (Sadie) Brubacker of Port Trevorton, Clyde (Judy) Brubacker of Port Trevorton, Erla (Wayne) Brubaker of Port Trevorton, Ralph (Susan) Brubacker of Ephrata, Titus (Marlene) Brubacker of Ephrata, Ray (Delores) Brubacker of Ephrata, Rosene (Levi) Sensenig of Selinsgrove, Kathryn (Gene) Stauffer of Bainbridge, OH; a daughter-in-law, Leah (Daniel) Martin of Denver; 90 grandchildren; 218 great-grandchildren and a sister, Anna (Clarence) Martin of Ephrata.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Lewis Brubacker; granddaughter, Darla Brubacker; several great-grandchildren; 8 brothers, Harvey, Leroy, Amon, Amos, Titus, Phares, Rufus and Aaron Brubacker and 2 sisters, Martha Martin and Katie Gehman.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, from 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 PM at the late residence, 751 Glenwood Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017, 8:45 AM at the late residence, with further services at 9:30 AM, from the Stauffer Mennonite Church, 2530 Division Highway, Ephrata. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Brubacker, Victor E., 59, slipped from this life on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Hershey Medical Center. His wife, friend, and soulmate of 18 years, Rosalie L. (Ramos) was by his side. Born December 22, 1957, in Lancaster, PA, he was a son of the late Victor P. and Rebecca H. (Martin) Brubacker.
Victor was a truck driver for Denver Cold Storage. He was a licensed ham radio operator, enjoyed motorcycling, fishing, travel, and cooking.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a stepson Royce Namoki, AZ; 2 step-grandchildren, and 3 step-great-grandchildren; brothers Jesse, husband of Rosanna (Martin), Rehrersburg; Ray, husband of Michelle (Barham), Sebastian, FL; David, husband of Karen (Zook), Richland; and sister Rose, wife of Richard Hoover, Martinsburg. He was preceded in death by his first wife Leora (Namoki).
His funeral will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 3PM at Harmony Christian Fellowship, 30 Camp Swatara Road, Myerstown, PA, with Leonard Martin and Juniree Pagunsan officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at Harmony Christian Fellowship, Monday from 6 \'96 8 PM. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling his arrangements.
Brubaker, Alta S. Zimmerman, 91, of 1622 Bowmansville Road, Mohnton, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home after a brief illness.
Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Noah and Anna (Shirk) Zimmerman. Her husband, John D. Brubaker, died April 14, 2012.
Alta was a homemaker and a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
Surviving are 13 children, Ivan, husband of the late Mary (Weaver) Brubaker of Narvon, Irvin, married to Naomi (Brubacher) Brubaker of Narvon, Allen, married to Lydia Ann (Martin) Brubaker of Narvon, Reuben, married to Dorcas (Sauder) Brubaker of Mohnton, Raymond, married to Emma (Martin) Brubaker of Denver, Paul, married to Alda (Martin) Brubaker of Curtiss, WI, Adin, married to Marian (Martin) Brubaker of Mohnton, Melvin, husband of the late Lydia Ann (Shirk) Brubaker of East Earl, Warren, married to Mary (Shirk) Brubaker of East Earl, Miriam, married to Edwin Newswanger of Narvon, Elam, married to Norma (Zimmerman) Brubaker of Mohnton, Irene, married to Isaac Burkholder of Kutztown, and Erma, married to Lamar Zimmerman of Charles City, IA; 80 grandchildren; 103 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Miriam Eberly of Narvon, Bertha, married to Jonas Burkholder of Stanley, NY, and Sarah, married to Elam Nolt of East Earl; and a brother, Allen, married to Ada (Martin) Zimmerman of East Earl.
Preceding her in death are two sons, Harlan and Isaac Brubaker; five sisters, Mabel Brubacher, Esther Nolt, Anna Zimmerman, Emma Zimmerman, and Leah Hoover; and a brother, Titus Zimmerman.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 8 at 8:45 am at the home of Melvin Brubaker, 423 Brown Road, East Earl, with further services at 9:30 am at Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Elam Zimmerman officiating. Viewing will be held at the late home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Brubaker, Elsie M. Martin, age 89 years, 3 months, 9 days of Plymouth, Ohio died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital.
She was born July 9, 1928 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Ervin and Anna (Horst) Martin. On May 30, 1957 she married Lester G. Brubaker and he preceded her in death on March 6, 2015. Elsie was a homemaker and a member of Chester Wisler Mennonite Church in Wooster.
Elsie is survived by her 7 children: Eugene (Mildred) Brubaker of Kinzers, PA, Ervin (Mary Ellen) Brubaker of Bloomville, OH, Earl (Barbara) Brubaker of Shelby, OH, Mary Ann (Jere) Zimmerman of Narvon, PA, Ray (Joy) Brubaker of Greenwich, OH, John (Susan) Brubaker of Plymouth, OH, and Linda (Ross) Martin of Denver, PA; 37 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: Alta Leid of Shelby, OH and Nora (Elam) Hoover of Ephrata, PA; brother-in-law: Paul Snyder; 3 sisters-in-law: Lucy Martin, Anna Martin, and Martha Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, grandson: Mark R. Brubaker, 2 great-grandsons: Scott Garman and Evan Nolt, and 5 siblings: Earl H. Martin, Miriam M. Snyder, Elvin H. Martin, Ammon H. Martin and Adin H. Martin.
Friends and Family are welcome on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Buckeye Community Center, 79 Noble Road, Shiloh, OH from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10 AM at Chester Wisler Mennonite Church, 7243 Lattasburg Road, Wooster, OH conducted by Bishop Paul Zimmerman. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted.
Care for Elsie and the Brubaker family by Catherine, Bob and Jake at Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, OH.
Brubaker, Etta G. Geib, 100, formerly of Elizabethtown, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz. She was married to Charles E. Brubaker for over 70 years until his death in March of 2005.
She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Minnie (Hershey) Geib. Etta was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and sewing. She enjoyed making girls dresses for the needy in the U.S. and overseas. She also enjoyed visiting with family and friends, traveling in most U.S. States and some foreign countries.
She was a member of Mount Hope Mennonite Church, Manheim.
She is survived by ten children: J. Allen Brubaker (Erma), of Harrisonburg, VA; Glenn Brubaker (Josephine), of Whitesville, NY; Charles Brubaker, of Deansboro, NY; Roy Brubaker (Esther), of Elizabethtown; Mark Brubaker (Ruth), of Elizabethtown; Helen Haldeman (Samuel), of Danville; Mildred Feliz (Jose), of Elizabethtown; Nancy Fahnestock (James), of Stevens; Janet Rios, of Orwigsburg; and Lois Horst (Mervin), of Fort Mills, SC. She was the grandmother of 57 grandchildren; 184 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Wilbur Brubaker; two sisters; four brothers; a daughter in law, Mary Brubaker, and a son in law, Tony Rios.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Mount Hope Mennonite Church, 1969 Mastersonville Road, Manheim, PA 17545. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family and private burial will take place in Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery, Hershey. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, 717-367-1543.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Etta's memory to Mount Hope Mennonite Church and mailed to the address listed above.
Brubaker, Frances V. Goldfus
Frances V. Brubaker, 99, of Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late J. Ross and Elizabeth (Martin) Goldfus.
Frances was a lifelong member of the Neffsville Mennonite Church. She enjoyed participating with the bell choir and was active in her Sunday school class.
A graduate of Manheim Township High School in 1936, she was a proud mother raising two daughters prior to embarking upon her bachelor and master's degrees. She achieved her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Eastern Mennonite University and her master's degree in counseling education at James Madison University. Between her degrees, Frances taught at Paradise Elementary School. She was then recruited by EMU to be the next Dean of Women and served there until her retirement. After retirement, she continued in their Servanthood Program helping the university in many ways.
After returning to Lancaster County, she became an active and longtime volunteer with the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. After her second retirement, she moved to Landis Homes where she continued her favorite hobbies of knitting, crocheting dish cloths for her family and friends, and completing a blanket for her great-great-grandchild.
She is survived by her two daughters; Elizabeth, wife of William Mellinger, Jr., of East Petersburg, Esther, wife of Donald Brubaker, of Lancaster, six grandchildren, Mindy, wife of Craig Hoin, of Washington Boro, William Mellinger III, husband of Terri, of East Petersburg, Christina, wife of Leon Beiler, of East Petersburg, Douglas Brubaker, of Lancaster, Brenda, wife of James Dietrich, of East Petersburg, Debra, wife of Karl Hancock, of Enola, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a sister-in-law, Ruth Goldfus, of Manheim. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Goldfus and Margaret Nissley as well as a brother, Ross M. Goldfus.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA, 17543 Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11AM with The Rev. Hunter Hess officiating. The family will greet guests following the funeral service. A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Rohrerstown Mennonite Cemetery.
Brubaker, Ida Sauder, 102, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Penn Twp., died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, October 21, 2017 at Landis Homes. Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late P. Eaby and Ida Martin Sauder. She was the wife of the late John S. Brubaker for 35 years prior to his passing in 1973.
A homemaker, Ida was a member of Erb Mennonite Church in Lititz where she taught Sunday school and was active serving the church in her younger years. She was a dedicated volunteer of Lancaster General Hospital, the International Thrift and Gift Shop in Mount Joy, and Abundant Living Ministries. In addition to quilting and gardening, she was a seamstress and enjoyed making clothing for her family. She is remembered as one who was pleasant and always affirming and accepting of everyone.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Grace, wife of Harold S. Shenk, of Mount Joy; a son, John R., husband of JoAnne R. Baer Brubaker, of Milwaukee, WI; and six grandchildren, Cynthia Rose Shenk, Harold A. Shenk, Douglas J. Shenk, John S. Brubaker, Jeffery S. Brubaker, and Loren C. Smith; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Cora S. Sweigart of Kenton, OH. She was preceded in death by four children; an infant son, Roy David Brubaker, James R. Brubaker, Kathleen J. "Kathy" Brubaker, and Carol E. Smith; a son-in-law, Barry Smith; and three siblings, Alvin Sauder, Elizabeth S. Martin, and Grace S. Eberly.
A funeral will be held on Thursday morning, October 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM at West Bethany Chapel of Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543. All are invited to join the family for a luncheon at Erb Mennonite Church following the interment at Erb Mennonite Cemetery.
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Brubaker, Ida Sauder, 102, of Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA died October 21, 2017 at the same place.
She was born April 28, 1915 at East Earl, Lancaster Co., PA to Peter Eaby and Ida Emma (Martin) Sauder. Peter was born December 1, 1872 and died October 31, 1963. Ida Emma was born April 11, 1872 and died September 9, 20 1938.
On October 30, 1937 at East Earl, Lancaster Co., PA she was married to John S. Brubaker, who was born July 21, 1915 and died October 15, 1973.
Surviving are children, Mary Grace Shenk, wife of Harold A. Shenk; and John S. Brubaker, husband of JoAnne R. Baer; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a sister, Cora S. Sweigart.
Two sons and two daughters, Roy David Brubaker, James R. Brubaker Kathleen J. Brubaker and Carol E. Smith, a brother, Alvin Sauder, and two sisters, Elizabeth S. Martin and Grace S. Eberly preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held october 26, 2017 at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in Erb Mennonite Church Cemetery, Lititz, PA.
Brubaker, J. Lester, 93, formerly of Smoketown, died on June 15, 2017, at Landis Homes Retirement Community. He was born on June 14, 1924, near Rohrerstown, a son of the late Levi H. and Anna G. (Brubaker) Brubaker. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Lois E. (Byler) Brubaker, formerly of Pigeon, Michigan, who died on January 18, 2017.
J. Lester expressed his faith in Jesus Christ through friendships, active participation in the Witmer Heights Mennonite Church, and 50 years of ministry in Christian education. He served at Lancaster Mennonite School, Eastern Mennonite University, and the Lancaster Area Council of Mennonite Schools. He was involved in the broader Christian school ministry through the Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association, the Association of Christian Schools International, and summer teaching at Grace College and Seminary (IN) and Columbia (SC) International University. He also taught at Hemp?eld High School and the University of Virginia and was curriculum consultant for the Rockingham County (VA) public schools. He graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School and was awarded degrees from Eastern Mennonite University, Franklin and Marshall College, University of Michigan, and University of Virginia.
Lester is survived by his three children, Rose Louise (Christian) Kennel, Anne Marie (Jay) Roth, and Edward D. (Lucy Yoder) Brubaker; ?ve grandchildren, Eric (Beth Hackman) Kennel, Carmen Kennel (Josiah) Garber, Kimberly Roth (Peter) Lehman, Wilson (Brianna Shenk) Roth, and Brandi Brubaker; and five great-grandchildren, David Garber, Ruby Garber, Heidi Garber, Paxton Kennel, and Adaline Kennel. In addition, surrogate children and grandchildren include Dennis (Doris) Hertzog, Karen (Jack) Quinn, Dennis (Liz) Hertzog, Jr., Christopher Hertzog, and Anna (Keith) Lasher. A sister-in-law, Frances (Goldfus) Brubaker, also survives. In addition to his wife, Lester was preceded in death by a son and his wife, Charles and Joyce (Longacre) Brubaker, who died in 1986, a grandson, Christian David Kennel, Jr., in 1983, and two brothers, Paul Brubaker and Aaron Brubaker.
The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, at West Bethany Chapel of Landis Homes. A memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m. Burial was at the convenience of the family at Rohrerstown Mennonite (Old) Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be sent to the J. Lester and Lois Brubaker Scholarship fund at Eastern Mennonite University, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, or to the Caring Fund, Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements.
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Brubaker, J. Lester, 93, of Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA died June 15, 2017 at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz.
He was born June 14, 1924 at Rohrerstown, Lancaster Co., PA to Levi H. and Anna G. (Brubaker) Brubaker. Levi was born August 7, 1890 and died November 29, 1968. Anna was born September 23, 1891 and died January 12, 1974.
On June 30, 1946 at Pigeon, Huron Co., MI he was married to Lois E. Byler, who was born October 19, 1922 and died January 18, 2017.
Surviving are children, Rose Kennel (Chris Kennel); Anne Roth (Jay Roth); and Ed Brubaker (Lucy Yoder); five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
A son, Charles Brubaker, a grandson, Christian David Kennel, and two brothers, Paul Brubaker and Aaron Brubaker preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held July 16, 2017 at West Bethany Chapel, Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, PA with burial in Rohrerstown Mennonite (old) Cemetery.
Brubaker, John Henry, 94, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Luther Acres. Born in Elizabeth Township, he was the son of the late John B and Mary Burkholder Brubaker and stepmother, Lizzie Metzler Brubaker. He was the husband of Orlena F. Stauffer Brubaker and they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary February 14. John was a farmer in Brickerville and a school bus driver for 50 years. He was a member of Middle Creek Church of the Brethren in Lititz where he taught an adult Sunday school class for many years.
Surviving in addition to his wife are five children; Orlena S., wife of John Felpel, of Lititz, John W., husband of Jeanne Wert Witmer Brubaker, of Mount Joy, Dr. Paul E., husband of Sandra Hollinger Brubaker, of Manheim, Elaine S., wife of Glenn Noecker, of Bernville, Sharon S., wife of Andrew Acker, Lancaster; eleven grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth, wife of William Martin, of Lititz. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Shirley G. Miller Brubaker; a great granddaughter, Julie A. Shenk; one brother, H. Elmer Brubaker; and two sisters, Arlene Patches and Marian Miller.
Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 16 at 11:00 AM in the Town Center Community Room at Luther Acres, 250 St. Luke Dr., Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Paul W. Brubaker officiating. There will be no public viewing. The family will receive guests from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. If desired, memorial donations may be given to Luther Acres Caring Fund.
Brubaker, Leah N. Zimmerman, 91, of 132 Hurst Road, Ephrata, died Saturday, December 2, 2017 at her home after a lengthy illness.
Born in East Earl Twp., she was a daughter of the late Reuben and Lydia (Newswanger) Zimmerman. Her husband, Reuben Brubaker, died April 26, 2016.
Leah was a homemaker and a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church.
Surviving are four children, Marlin Brubaker of Ephrata, Arlene, married to Aaron Hurst of Terre Hill, Mary Ella Brubaker of Ephrata, and Carl, married to Arlene (Burkholder) Brubaker of New Holland; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and six siblings, Clarence Zimmerman of Stevens, Laura Reiff of Millmont, Reuben Zimmerman of Denver, Mary Ella Zimmerman of Leola, Isaac, married to Ella (Burkholder) Zimmerman of Ephrata, and Ida, married to Willis Stauffer of Denver.
Preceding her in death is a daughter, Edith Brubaker; and a sister, Anna Rissler.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 6 at 9 am at the late home with further services at 9:30 at Martindale Old Order Mennonite Church with the Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the late home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Brubaker, Lloyd M., 66, of 857 Scholl Road, Winfield, went home to be with his Lord at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at his home.
He was born Jan. 21, 1951, in West Earl Township, Lancaster County, a son of the late Frank and Mildred (Martin) Brubaker. On July 31, 1971, he married the former Elaine Zimmerman who survives.
Lloyd was owner and operator of Brubaker's Orchard, Winfield, for more than 30 years.
He was a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Mifflinburg.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 46 years, are one son and daughter-in-law, Neil and Angela Brubaker, of Loudonville, Ohio; three daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Adrian Eicher, of Leesburg, Ohio, Dawn and Kevin Reiff, of Shippensburg, and Nicole and Phillip Swarey, of Middleburg; six brothers and three sisters-in-law, Vernon Brubaker, of Scottsville, Ky., John and Deb Brubaker, of Mount Pleasant Mills, Elton and Lilly Brubaker, of Scottsville, Ky., Mervin Brubaker, of Mount Pleasant Mills, Paul and Ruth Brubaker, of Mount Pleasant Mills, and Leon Brubaker, of Port Trevorton; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Erma and Aden Martin, of Hillsboro, Ohio, Naomi Brubaker, of Mount Pleasant Mills, and Ruth and Kyle Carey, of Bloomsburg; and 13 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Grace, and four sisters in infancy; and one brother, Leroy.
Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Morning Star Mennonite Church, 1871 Mensch Road, Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Sunday with David Kurtz and Israel Wengerd, officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Road, Mifflinburg.
Brubaker, Lois E. Byler, formerly of Smoketown, died on January 18, 2017 at Landis Homes Retirement Community.
Lois was born on October 19, 1922 near Pigeon, MI, a daughter of the late Jesse D. and Agnes (Gunden) Byler. She was married to J. Lester Brubaker, then of Lancaster, on June 30, 1946. They became the happy parents of four children, Rose Louise (Christian) Kennel, Charles R. (Joyce Longacre) Brubaker, Anne Marie (Jay) Roth, and Edward D. (Lucy Yoder) Brubaker; six grandchildren, Eric (Beth Hackman) Kennel, Christian David Kennel, Jr., Carmen Kennel (Josiah) Garber, Kimberly Roth (Peter) Lehman, Wilson (Brianna Shenk) Roth, and Brandi Brubaker and four great-grandchildren, David Garber, Ruby Garber, Paxton Kennel, and Adaline Kennel. All of these survive except Charles and Joyce who died in 1986 and Christian David Kennel, Jr., in 1983. In addition, surrogate children and grandchildren include Dennis (Doris) Hertzog, Karen (Jack) Quinn, Dennis (Liz) Hertzog, Jr., Christopher Hertzog, and Anna (Keith) Lasher. Lois had one brother and seven sisters, all of whom survive except her brother and oldest sister.
Lois expressed her faith in Jesus as an active participant in Mennonite congregations in the various communities in which she lived. She was widely known for her Christian hospitality and good cooking. She made many friends through hosting tourists for 20 years. Lois taught preschool children in Sunday school until she was 70 years old. For many years, she served on the outreach committee of the congregation and later coordinated the work of a small weekly prayer group.
Her deepest joy in life came from doing kind deeds for others. Giving flowers and vegetables from her large garden brought her pleasure. Doing things with and for children was a delight. Above all else, she loved the Lord and found joy in serving Him. She gave strong support and encouragement to her husband in his 50-year career in Christian education.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, at West Bethany Chapel of Landis Homes. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial gifts may be sent to Lois' favorite charity, Global Disciples, 315 W. James Street, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17603. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/17/2017
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Brubaker, Lois E. Byler, 94, of Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA died January 18, 2017 at the same place.
She was born October 19, 1922 at Pigeon, Huron Co., MI to Jesse D. and Agnes Bertie (Gunden) Byler. Jesse was born March 13, 1886 and died November 18, 1981. Agnes was born February 9, 1892 and died May 4, 1985.
On June 30, 1946 at Pigeon, MI she was married to J. Lester Brubaker, who was born June 14, 1924 and survives.
Surviving are children, Rose (Christian) Kennel; Anne (Jay) Roth; and Edward (Lucy Yoder) Brubaker; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Naomi (Joseph) Swartz; Anna Mae (Raymond) Swartz; Grace (David) Swartz; Daisy (Paul) Yoder; Alice (Eugene) Souder; and Arlene (Paul) Gingerich.
A son, Charles R. (Joyce Longacre) Brubaker; a grandson, Christian David Kennel, Jr.; a brother, Raymond J. Byler; and a sister, Ruth Byler; preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held January 22, 2017 at West Bethany Chapel, Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, PA with burial in Rohrerstown Mennonite Cemetery, Rohrerstown, Lancaster Co., PA.
Submitted by: Rose Kennel, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Brubaker, Mary S. Weaver, 65, of 135 Laurel Rd., East Earl, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her home. Her husband of 44 years, Ivan S. Brubaker, survives.
Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Annie M. (Shirk) Weaver and Reuben B. Weaver of East Earl.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by six children: Harlan married to Marian H. (Sauder) Brubaker, Denver; James married to Marianne M. (Fox) Brubaker, Reinholds; Allen married to Miriam M. (Fox) Brubaker, Denver; Leroy married to Sue Ann (Shirk) Brubaker, Denver; Reba married to Eugen H. Martin, Pine Grove; Louise married to Michael Dean Brubaker, Bernville; 27 grandchildren; three siblings: Benjamin S. married to Ruth Ann (Hoover) Weaver, East Earl; Enos S. married to Dorothy (Fetters) Weaver, Lewistown; Esther S. married to Ervin S. Martin, East Earl.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 9 a.m. at the Ervin and Esther Martin home with further services at 9:30 a.m. at Bowmansville Mennonite Church with Bishop Elam Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 2- 4 p.m. and 6 \'96 8 p.m. at the home of Ervin and Esther Martin, 137 Laurel Rd., East Earl. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Brubaker, Nellie Virginia Rhodes, 98, of Bridgewater, passed away at home on March 12, 2017, just weeks shy of her 99th birthday. She was born in Rockingham County on May 2, 1918, to the late Ward and Mary Hartman Rhodes.
On Oct. 5, 1941, she married Daniel A. Brubaker, who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2011.
Nellie is survived by her five children, Elizabeth Burkholder and husband, David, of Bridgewater, Harold Brubaker and wife, Fay, of Harrisonburg, Sharon Hostetter and husband, Carl, of Lancaster, Pa., Charles Brubaker and wife, Elizabeth, of Harrisonburg, and Evelyn Brubaker of Bridgewater. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two foster great-grandchildren; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Also surviving are a brother, Floyd Rhodes and wife, Gladys; sister-in-law, Ethel Rhodes; and brother-in-law, Paul Good, all of Harrisonburg.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Rhodes and his first wife, Ethyl, and a sister, Elizabeth Good, all of Harrisonburg.
Nellie was a farm wife and served with her husband in pastorates at Pike and Temple Hill Mennonite churches. Nellie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and a friend to many. She enjoyed life and loved her Lord. She was an inspiration to many and will be missed by her family, her church family, and in the community.
A burial service for family and friends will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Pike Mennonite Church Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 16, 2017, at 7 p.m. at Pike Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, where Nellie was a member. The service will be in charge of the ministry of the church. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the memorial service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pike Mennonite Church, Land Purchase Fund, c/o Daniel Knicely, 6389 Scholars Road, Mount Crawford, VA 22841.
Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater is in charge of arrangements.
Brubaker, Opal Irene Emmert,
December 6, 1923 - March 2, 2017
Opal Irene Brubaker, 93, of Sweet Home, Oregon went to be with her Savior Thursday. She was born in Hubbard to Floyd and Grace (Burkholder) Emmert.
In 1938, her family moved from Molalla to Sweet Home where she graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1941. She married Amos E. Brubaker on July 27, 1941 in Sweet Home, and they raised their three children in Sweet Home. While Opal was raising her children, she also did the bookkeeping and taxes for her husband's logging company. In 1969, Amos became paralyzed in a logging accident, and for the next 20 years, until his death, Opal faithfully cared for him.
Opal was a charter member of Sweet Home Mennonite Church, but when the family was young, they also helped minister at a small church in Cascadia for seven years. She was involved as a Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, Bible study leader, and various ladies' ministries. She also loved being involved in Child Evangelism as she went into different schools to give young children an opportunity to learn about her Jesus. Over the years, she taught many children in her church and community and the memories of her teaching stayed with them into adulthood. After she "retired" from that, she graded Bible lessons from prisoners through Gospel Echoes. She didn't hesitate to get involved in the lives of others as she became a foster parent and substitute parent to many others that needed that influence in their lives. As she got older, she had great concern for her "ladies" who were actually women her own age that she ministered to.
Her mind was always active, even up to the end, as she planned new projects for herself and others to carry out. She designed and helped construct a 6000 sq. ft. duplex to be used for foster care, and loved working outside in the yard or on the 100-acre ranch spraying the hated tansy, thistles, and briars. It was a very normal sight to see her out on the farm on her John Deere 5-wheel gator, or the "Whoopie" as her family knew it by. She was able to do all this until age 90.
Opal is survived by two sons: Arnold (Donna) Brubaker of Sweet Home and Dennis (Alice) Brubaker of Harrisonburg, VA; daughter Anita (Amos) Kropf of Albany; grandchildren: Tonia (Eric) Whisman, Phil Brubaker, Jeff (Patty) Brubaker, Michael (Angela) Brubaker, Eric (Peggy) Brubaker, Daryl (Rebekah) Brubaker, and Deanna Brubaker, Jonathan (Jane) Kropf, and Lorenda (Cody) Stoltz; 12 great grandchildren; brothers: Marvin (Mabel) Emmert and Calvin (Beverly) Emmert of Sweet Home; and sister Ethel Yoder of Sweet Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos; her parents; sister Margaret; and brothers Wayne and Willis.
Viewing will befrom 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, at Sweet Home Mennonite Church: 1266 44th Avenue. Final burial will be at Gilliland Cemetery.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements
Buckwalter, Richard G. "Dick", 92, of Lititz, and formerly of Manor Township, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the United Zion Retirement Community. Born in East Lampeter Township, on July 29, 1924, he was the son of the late John H. and Gertrude Groff Buckwalter, and the stepson of the late Mary Lefever Buckwalter. Richard was the loving husband of Margaret E. "Peggy" Hess Buckwalter and they would have observed their 70th wedding anniversary on July 19th. For many years Richard owned and operated the family farm in Manor Township which has now been part of the family for several generations. He was also employed by New Holland Machine Company and Musser's Potato Chip Company. Richard was a faithful member of Millersville Mennonite Church. He loved the hymns of the church and read his Bible through many times during his life. Richard enjoyed the outdoors, especially working in the garden, taking care of his lawn, and helping with the upkeep of the farm after his retirement. He loved his family, and treasured the times spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife Peggy is a son, Michael R. husband of Joan Wolgemuth Buckwalter of Columbia, three grandchildren: Matthew R. Buckwalter of Lancaster, Jonathan M. husband of Caroline Reist Buckwalter of Lancaster, Katie wife of Brian Kiefer of Columbia, four great-grandchildren: Owen, Molly, August, Easton, a half-sister, Ann Smoker of Lancaster, and a half-brother, Paul husband of Hedy Buckwalter of Lancaster. Preceding him in death is a son, Robert L. Buckwalter, a brother, Harold Buckwalter and a sister, Arlene Martin.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Richard's memorial service at the Millersville Mennonite Church, 437 Manor Avenue, Millersville on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Richard's memory to: United Zion Retirement Community Caring Fund, 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, or Water Street Mission, 210 South Prince Street, P. O. Box 7267, Lancaster, PA 17604-7267.
Buckwalter, Violet Kreider, 100, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Landis Homes where she lived for the past 22 years. She was the wife of Leon R. Buckwalter who died December 29, 1998.
Violet was a life-long member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, where she was involved in their sewing circle for many years. She also did a lot of volunteering at Friendship Community and Landis Homes. She enjoyed vegetable gardening and sold produce at Lancaster Central Market for many years with her family. Spending time at their mountain cabin "Britton Springs" in Centre County brought her much happiness.
Born in West Lampeter Township she was the daughter of the late John L. and Clara Mae Hersh Kreider. She was the last of her immediate family and is survived by four nephews and one niece.
A Memorial Service will be held at Landis Homes, West Bethany Chapel, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00AM with a visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Traditional interment will be held privately in Mellinger's Mennonite Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Violet's memory to the Caring Fund at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Arrangements entrusted to Murray A. Miller with Reynolds Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville, PA.
Burkey, Phebe Stauffer
Nov. 18, 1920 - Oct. 12, 2017
GOSHEN - Phebe Burkey, 96, of, Goshen, formerly of Middlebury, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
She was born Nov. 18, 1920, to Chris and Anna (Rediger) Stauffer.
On July 11, 1943, she married Warren Burkey; he died Jan. 1, 1998.
Surviving are daughters Jolene (Lester) Yoder and Reva (Lamar) Schrock; eight grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister Kathryn Stauffer; and four brothers, Harry, Sterling, Ezra and Edward Stauffer.
Phebe was a homemaker and a member of Griner Mennonite Church.
Visitation will be from 2- 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Griner Mennonite Church, Middlebury.
There will be one hour of visitation prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service Sunday, Oct. 15, also at the church.
Burial will be in Griner Cemetery, Middlebury.
Memorials may be given to Gospel Echoes.
Burkhardt, Nancy S. Wolfgang, 74, of Topsham, ME died September 8, 2017 at Winship Green, ME. She was born October 16, 1942 at Hereford, PA to Warren and Laura (Stauffer) Wolfgang. She was married to Vernon A. Burkhardt, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Diane Hollister, Lee Burkhardt, and step-son, Vernon Burkhardt; eleven grandchildren, two brothers, William & Joseph, and three sisters, Sarah Heffner, Susan Davis, and Alice Keppley.
A step-son David Burkhardt preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held September 14, 2017 at Upper Milford Mennonite Church, Old Zionsaville, Lehigh Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Burkhart, Doris Metzler
(80)-2017
Doris M. Burkhart, age 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 6, 2017. She was the loving, caring wife of Frank R. Burkhart, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage on October 27th of last year.
She was born in Christiana, PA, daughter of the late John C. & Emma Groff Metzler. She was a member of Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church, where she had been a member of the sewing circle. She was self-employed as a seamstress, worked for Stoltzfus Catering and volunteered at the Mt. Joy Gift & Thrift. She was a 1954 graduate of Lancaster Mennonite School. She loved riding motorcycles with her husband, traveling through 49 of the 50 United States.
Surviving besides her husband are 5 children: Sandra K., wife of Timothy Smoker of Strasburg; Carol B., wife of James Spicher of Mountville; Janet B., wife of Geoffrey Groff of Lancaster; Glenn M., husband of Janice Rohrer Burkhart of Manheim; and Lois A., wife of Brad Beiler of Gordonville; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and brother, Lloyd Metzler of Lititz. She was preceded in death by 2 siblings: J. Robert Metzler and Norma J. Hostetter.
A memorial service will take place at the Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Road, Landisville, PA 17538, on Friday, August 11th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Derrick Garber officiating. Private interment will take place in the Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery, prior to the memorial service. There will be a viewing time at the Landisville Mennonite Church on Thursday, August 10th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. There will be no viewing on Friday. Friends may greet the family at a reception following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mt. Joy Gift & Thrift, 413 West Main Street, Mt. Joy, PA 17552. Arrangements by the Shivery Funeral Home, Christiana & Paradise.
Burkhart, Ruth Good, 94, of Ephrata, formerly of Reamstown, entered into the presence of her Lord on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Fairmount Homes. Her husband of 60 years, John H. Burkhart, preceded her in death in 2001. Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Barton and Elizabeth (Geigley) Good.
Ruth was a seamstress for the former Keystone Nightwear Co. She had also volunteered at Christian Aid Ministries and Re-Uzit Shop, Ephrata.
Surviving are three children: Shirley married to Paul Weaver, Denver; Wilmer G. married to Maryann Burkhart, East Earl; and John, Jr. married to Ann Burkhart, Akron; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Jane Roland, on September 4, three infant children: Dorothy Mae Burkhart, Donald Eugene Burkhart, Gloria Fay Burkhart; and seven siblings: Edna Good, Amos Good, Elizabeth Fox, Susanna Good, Isaac Good, Ella Mae Weaver, Edwin Good.
Her memorial service will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 129 Pleasant Valley Rd., East Earl with Pastor Larry Weber officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Monday from 10 – 11 a.m. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the adjoining cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Burkholder, Allen David, 73, passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was the husband of Anna Ruth Martin Burkholder. He was born in Ephrata Township on March 5, 1944, a son of the late Joseph O. and Susanna E. High Burkholder.
Allen was a retired farmer and a member of the Meadow Springs Mennonite Church, Myerstown.
Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Verna Wise and husband, Raymond of Phelps, NY; Lucille Martin and husband, Wilmer of Bernville; Calvin Burkholder and wife, Elaine of Mifflintown; Edna Burkholder of Newmanstown; John Burkholder and wife, Joanne of Edgar, WI; Mary Burkholder of Newmanstown; Martha Auker and husband, Glenn of Womelsdorf; Elizabeth Hoover and husband, Alvin of Blain; 57 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Amos Burkholder of Spencer, TN; Luke Burkholder of Memphis, MO; Melvin Burkholder and wife, Lizzie of Hahnstown; Phares J. Burkholder and wife, Lydia, WI; Norman H. Burkholder and wife, Norma of Schoeneck; sisters, Mary H. Burkholder and Annie H. Burkholder both of Ephrata.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca H. Burkholder.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in the Meadow Springs Mennonite Church, 16 Stouchsburg Road, Myerstown. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling his arrangements.
Burkholder, Anna Mary Bradley, 88, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the Richland Christian Home. She was the wife of the late Elvin L. Burkholder.
Born in Penryn on January 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Ellen Maurer Bradley. She was a member of the Zion Christian Fellowship, Avon. Anna Mary enjoyed sewing and quilting and especially going to markets.
She is survived by her sons, Jay Luke Burkholder of Lebanon, Elvin Lamar Burkholder and his wife, Dorcas of Lebanon and David Norman Burkholder and his wife, Delphine of Reinholds; daughters, Doris J. Huss of Auburn and Ruth E., wife of Ervin Martin of Denver; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Elwood Bradley; and sisters, Irene Sentz and Mae Ruhl.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Myerstown Mennonite Church, 624 N. College St., Myerstown. A viewing will be held on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the church and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Burkholder, Chester B., 77, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday morning, May 11, 2017, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, following a brief illness.
A builder, he was a member of Springville Mennonite Church. Born in Ephrata Twp., he was the son of the late Chester M. Burkholder and Nora S. Burkholder Weaver and was the husband of the late Esther Mae Martin.
Chester is survived by 4 sons, Roger M., married to Shirley (Horning) Burkholder of Stevens, Chester M., married to Joyce (Nolt) Burkholder, Gary M., married to Jalisa (Martin) Burkholder, both of Denver, Daryl M., married to Janelle (Weaver) Burkholder of Ephrata; 4 daughters, Marilyn M., married to John W. Sensenig of Cato, NY, Karen M., married to Nelson L. Sensenig of Red Creek, NY, Julia M., married to Wilmer H. Good of Narvon, Jeanette M., married to Richard M. Hoover of Denver; 64 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Walter B., married to Martha H. Good of New Holland, Vernon B., married to Edith Z., Stauffer of Ickesburg and one sister-in-law, Elva D. Martin of Peach Bottom.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Delmas B. Burkholder, one grandson, and three great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, May 14, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmount Homes, 1100 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 8:45 AM at the Farm Crest Chapel with further services at 9:30 AM from Springville Mennonite Church, 580 Springville Rd., Ephrata, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Burkholder, Clarence H., 69, of 410 E. Farmersville Road, New Holland, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Ephrata Hospital.
He was the husband of Margaret N. Zimmerman Burkholder. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late John D. and Kathryn Hoover Burkholder.
Clarence was a farmer most of his life and at the time of his death was employed by Shady Lane Wagons. He was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
Surviving besides his wife are nine children, Larry husband of Florence Martin Burkholder of Ionia, IA, Karen wife of E. Ray Zimmerman of Ephrata, PA, Marian wife of Luke Ray Zimmerman of Penn Yan, NY, C. Eugene husband of Miriam Newswanger Burkholder of Ionia, IA, Susan wife of Melvin Zimmerman of Leola, PA, Margaret Ann wife of Gary Eby of New Holland, PA, Ivan Ray husband of Janette Zimmerman Burkholder of Ionia, IA, Dale husband of Darla Zeiset Burkholder of Charles City, IA, and Mary Jane wife of Aaron Horning of New Holland, PA; 48 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and seven brothers and sisters, Irene wife of Adin Weaver of Lewisburg, PA, Martha wife of Reuben Zimmerman of Owen, WI, Harvey husband of Ellen Burkholder of Stevens, PA, John D. husband of Rachel Burkholder of Leola, PA, Ervin Burkholder of New Holland, PA, Eva wife of Aaron Martin of Penn Yan, NY, and Alta wife of John Newswanger of Stanley, NY.
His funeral will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the home of Aaron and Mary Jane Horning, 412 E. Farmersville Road, New Holland, at 9:00 A.M. with further services at 9:30 A.M. at the Groffdale Mennonite Church with Bishop Ammon Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Horning residence on Friday from 2 - 4 P.M. and 6 - 8 P.M., Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Funeral Home, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Burkholder, Edna S. Zimmerman, 66, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Saturday, December 2, 2017, at her home.
She was born on October 23, 1951, in Ephrata, Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Moses and Lizzie Shirk Zimmerman. Edna married Raymond M. Burkholder on February 21, 1974 in Ephrata. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2015.
Enda was a homemaker, a driver for area Mennonite families, a quilter, and was a member of the Oakville Mennonite Church, Newville.
She is survived by her two children, Michael R. (Renee) Burkholder of East Earl and Kristine F. (Dale) Weiler of Lebanon; nine grandchildren; six siblings, Elmer (Emma) Zimmerman of Manheim, Henry (Katie) Zimmerman of Lititz, Emma Wood of Ocala, FL, Moses (Wilma) Zimmerman of Kutztown, Levi (Verna) Zimmerman of Ephrata, and Amon (Irene) Zimmerman of Spencer, TN; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and spouse, Edna was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Zimmerman.
Her funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the Oakville Mennonite Church on Willis Road, Newville, PA 17241. The Oakville Mennonite Church ministry will officiate. Interment will occur in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and also from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the church.
Burkholder, John W., 84, of Denver, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home.
Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Michael and Emma (Weaver) Burkholder. He was married to Alverta (Rutt) Burkholder.
John retired in 2006 from Tyson Food in New Holland after 39 ½ years. Following his retirement he volunteered at Christian Aid Ministries.
He was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
Surviving in addition to his wife are nine children, Linda R., married to Eugene Z. Horst of Newmanstown, Elaine R., married to Mervin Wenger of Womelsdorf, Wilma R., married to Raymond B. Martin of Fleetwood, Earl R., married Ann Louise (Weaver) Burkholder of Narvon, Arlene R., married to Leonard B. Martin of Newmanstown, Dawn R., married to Emory N. Martin of Fleetwood, John R., married to Judy L. (Weaver) Burkholder of Denver, Judy R., married to Lynn D. Strickler of Lititz, and David R., married to Wilma M. (Martin) Burkholder of Reinholds; his stepmother, Anna Burkholder of East Earl; four brothers, M. Lloyd, married Anna Mary (Martin) Burkholder of Lebanon, Titus W., married Anna (Sensenig) Burkholder of Gordonville, Leon W., married Vera (Nolt) Burkholder of New Holland, and Frank W., married to Eva (Good) Burkholder of East Earl; and a sister, Arlene W., married to Melvin Z. Horst of Cochranville; 34 grandchildren; and 51 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are three brothers, Melvin W., Raymond W., and Weaver W. Burkholder; and a sister, Edna W. Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 22 at 9 am at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Ephrata, with further services at 9:30 am at Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 5-8 pm at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.
Burkholder, Lena S. Shirk, 85, of New Holland, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Harry M. Burkholder.
Born in West Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Eli M. and Lizzie (Sauder) Shirk.
Lena was a homemaker and a member of the Martindale Old Order Mennonite Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are 14 children, Lloyd and Annetta Burkholder of Shippensburg, Ivan and Lizzie Burkholder of Ephrata, Wilma and Samuel Burkholder of Shiloh, OH, Martha and Irvin Zimmerman of Shiloh, OH, Walter and Mary Burkholder of Shippensburg, Mary and Raymond Martin of Spencer, TN, Erma and Leon Shirk of Abbottsford, WI, Lena and Harvey Hoover of Shippensburg, Ella and Larry Zimmerman of Shippensburg, James and Shirlene Burkholder of Newville, Alma Burkholder at home, Edwin and Anita Burkholder of New Holland, Ruth and Harvey Ringler of Greenwich, OH, and Nancy and Landis Weaver of Shiloh, OH; a son-in-law, Enos Hoover of Shippensburg; a daughter-in-law, Nora, and Elvin Oberholtzer of Shippensburg; 133 grandchildren; 240 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ada Reiff; and 2 sisters-in-law, Fannie Mae Shirk, and Katie Shirk.
Preceding her in death is a daughter, Anna Hoover; a son Henry Burkholder; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 10 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 3 at 9 am at the home of Edwin Burkholder, 493 White Oak Road, New Holland with further services at 9:30 am at the Martindale Mennonite Church with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Edwin Burkholder residence on Thursday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligence Journal - 1/31/2017
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Burkholder, Leon Ray, 43, of Hillsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Leon was born in Ephrata, PA, on February 11, 1974. He was preceded in death by his father, Elam Burkholder.
Leon was a member at Island Creek Mennonite Church, Hillsville, VA, where he served on the school board. Through his business, Blue Ridge Structures, and by his personal friendliness, Leon built many relationships in the local community.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha (Zimmerman) Burkholder; children, Rindell, Jeryl, Darren, Katina, Trevor, and Bradley, all of the home; his mother, Fern Burkholder; six brothers and three sisters. His brothers are Nelson and Marcella (Islas) Burkholder, Mervin and Brenda (Miller) Burkholder, Wilmer and Almeta (Zimmerman) Burkholder, Glen and Judy (Auker) Burkholder, Durrel and Christine (Martin) Burkholder, and Gerald Burkholder. His sisters are Grace (John) Lehman, Martha Snyder (Conrad) Martin, and Sylvia (Harold) Case.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 11AM at Victory Way Baptist Church, Hillsville, VA, with Richie Lauer, Shawn Beachy, and Rolin Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Island Creek Mennonite Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Island Creek Mennonite Church on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00-8:00 PM. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
Burkholder, Mabel Bender
Jan. 20, 1944 - June 29, 2017
LAGRANGE - Mabel Burkholder, 73, of LaGrange, died Thursday, June 29, 2017.
She was born Jan. 20, 1944, to David and Susan (Yoder) Bender.
On March 10, 1966, she married Manas E. Burkholder; he survives.
Along with her husband, she is survived by daughters Fannie Vaughn, Rachel Yoder and Wilma Miller; sons David and Daniel Burkholder; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters Anna Maas, Mary Edna Bender, and Sara Swartzentruber; and brothers Henry and Enos Bender.
Preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters and a brother.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at Fair Haven Mennonite Church, Goshen.
Burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Visitation will be at Fair Haven Mennonite Church from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 30, and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 1.
Memorials are to Center for Hospice and Palliative Care.
Frurip-May Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Burkholder, Melvin W., 92, formerly of Ephrata, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully, Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Landis Homes Retirement Community.
Born in East Earl Township on January 30, 1924 to the late Michael W. and Emma (Weaver) Burkholder, he was the husband of the late Emma (Hurst) Burkholder for 37 years. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sara Burkholder, in March 1978.
He was a member of Bethany Grace Fellowship, East Earl, where he was a song leader for many years.
He was loved dearly by his family and friends and will be deeply missed.
Melvin was employed by the former Victor F. Weaver, Inc. as maintenance superintendent for 34 years. After retirement, he owned a refrigeration business and worked as a consultant for Farmers Pride. He was on the board of the Tel Hai Camp for many years and was a member of the Gideon's International. At Landis Homes, he was involved in the Garden Railroad Club, where he operated and repaired trains.
Melvin is survived by 4 daughters, Glenda, wife of Randall Witmer of Lititz, Joyce, wife of Jay Weaver of Lancaster, Gail Burkholder of Ephrata, Sharon, wife of Kevin Adams of Lancaster; a stepson, Bob, husband of Debra Hurst of Ephrata; 3 stepdaughters, JoAnne, wife of Keith Weaver of Reinholds, Cheryl, wife of Barry Wissler of Ephrata and Sandra, wife of Barry Martin of Ephrata. He was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as many stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by 5 brothers, M. Loyd (Anna Mary Martin) Burkholder of Lebanon, Titus W. (Anna Sensenig) Burkholder of Gordonville, John W. (Alverta Rutt) Burkholder of East Earl, Leon W. (Vera Nolt) Burkholder of New Holland, Frank W. (Eva Good) Burkholder of East Earl; a sister, Arlene W. (Melvin) Horst of Cochranville; a stepmother, Anna (Rissler Martin) Burkholder of East Earl; a step-brother, Noah (Marian Oberholtzer) Martin of Narvon, and 2 stepsisters, Mary (John) Martin of Narvon, Ruth Wanner of Mohnton.
In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bob Witmer; a grandson, Mitchell Witmer; great-grandson, Eli Eisenhour; 2 brothers, Raymond W. (Ada Kurtz) Burkholder, Weaver W. (Mabel Snyder) Burkholder, and a sister, Edna (Lloyd) Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, 11:00 AM at Bethany Grace Fellowship, 400 Reading Rd., East Earl, PA 17519 with Pastors Leon Shirk and Chris Smeltz officiating. The family will receive friends following the services in the fellowship hall. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Melvin's memory may be made to Tel Hai Camp, 31 Lasso Drive, Honeybrook, PA 19344-9261 or The Gideons International, 2295 Laurel Ridge Road, Narvon, PA 17555.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/11/2017
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Burkholder, Rebecca H., 77, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at home.
She was born in W. Earl Twp. to the late Joseph O. and Susanna E. (High) Burkholder. She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).
Rebecca is survived by 6 brothers, Amos Burkholder of TN, Luke Burkholder of MO, Melvin, husband of Lizzie (Shirk) Burkholder of Hahnstown, Phares J., husband of Lydia (Zimmerman) Burkholder of WI, Allen D., husband of Anna Ruth (Martin) Burkholder of Lebanon, Norman H., husband of Norma (Eberly) Burkholder of Schoeneck; 2 sisters, Mary H. Burkholder of Ephrata, Annie H. Burkholder of Ephrata; 40 nieces and nephews and 243 grand nieces and grand nephews.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 PM at the late residence, 630 E. Metzler Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017, at 8:30 AM at the late residence with further services at 9:30 AM, from the Groffdale Frame Mennonite Church, West Earl Township, with Bishop Ammon Weaver officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Burkholder, William W.
July 27, 1944 - Aug. 5, 2017
GOSHEN – William W. Burkholder, 73, Goshen, died 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
He was born July 27, 1944 to Moses H. and Martha G. (Weaver) Burkholder.
On Dec. 8, 1964, he married Martha (Reiff) Burkholder.
He is survived by his wife, 3 children, Leon R. (Erla) Burkholder, Steven Burkholder, and Mary (Gerald) Martin, daughter-in-law, Sandra Burkholder; 25 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, and 5 brothers.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 sons, Raymond, Irvin, and Lavern Burkholder; a sister, and a brother.
William was a produce farmer and a member of Yellow Creek Old Order Mennonite Church, Goshen.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 27872 CR 38, Goshen.
Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Yellow Creek Old Order Mennonite Church. Home ministry will officiate.
Burial will be in Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.
Bushong, Evelyn L. Hartzler
Feb. 9, 1928 - March 29, 2017
GOSHEN - Evelyn L. Bushong, 89, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Goshen, to Russell and Anna (Bohn) Hartzler.
On Dec. 12, 1954, she married Nelson L. Bushong in Goshen.
He survives along with two sons, Garen (Susan) Bushong of North Manchester and Steven (Helen) Bushong of Goshen, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Hartzler.
Mrs. Bushong graduated from Goshen High School in 1946 and American Conservatory of Music in 1952.
She gave organ lessons for 40 years and was the longtime organist at Eighth Street Mennonite Church where she was a member.
She enjoyed gardening.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.
Pastor Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau will officiate.
Burial will follow in Violett Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Eighth Street Mennonite Church.