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.
2019
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Carpenter, Letha A. Christophel
April 14, 1920-April 6, 2019
Letha A. Carpenter, 98, of Goshen, died Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Goshen Hospital after suffering a stroke on April 3.
She was born April 14, 1920 in Harrison Township, Elkhart County, to John and Cora (Nice) Christophel.
Survivors include three children, Janice (Orv) Miller of Wolcottville, Richard (Janet) Carpenter of Mishawaka and Jerry (Pat) Carpenter of Goshen; daughter-in-law, Ruby Carpenter of Elkhart; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and sister-in-law, Flora Jane Christophel, Elkhart.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Dewayne Carpenter; sisters, Lois Reuter and Annabelle Snyder; brothers, Everett, Theron, Eldon and Paul Christophel and daughter-in-law, Janet Carpenter.
Letha first worked at the House of Harter, Goshen, then as a clerk at Sears until her retirement. She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church and enjoyed her grandchildren, table games, reading, gardening and flowers.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 9, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the 1 p.m. Wednesday, funeral service, at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, 64901 C. R. 11, Goshen. Pastor Wes Bontreger will officiate.
Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Yellow Creek Mennonite Church.
Charles, B. Robert, 83, formerly of West Earl Twp. passed away at Calvary Fellowship Homes on Monday, May 20, 2019. He was born in Manor Twp. to the late J. Clayton and Mary L. (Rutt) Charles. Bob celebrated 48 years of marriage with his wife Anna (Wenger) Charles last September 19th.
A 1953 graduate of Penn Manor High School, Bob worked his dairy farm in Dover for 17 years. After selling the farm, he was a salesman for F.M. Brown's Feeds in Birdsboro for 13 years and then drove for the Manheim Auto Auction for another 13 years, before retiring this past February.
Having a very strong faith in God, Bob was a former member of Community Bible Church in Marietta and he currently worshipped at Calvary Church.
A wonderful man, he had beautiful blue eyes, had a dry sense of humor and was always smiling. Bob was passionate about his family, music and farming. He liked to golf and watch the Phillies. He played coronet in High School and in a trio at various churches. He previously sang bass in a quartet, and enjoyed travelling.
In addition to his wife Anna, Bob is survived by a daughter Elizabeth A., wife of Theodore D. Kachel of Ephrata, a son Robert Charles, husband of Joyce (Decker) of Parkton, MD, 5 grandchildren: Lauren, Abigail and Denton Kachel, and Emma and Caroline Charles; and 4 siblings: Margaret Lefever, wife of the late Donald H. Lefever of Landisville, Helen Charles and Betty Charles (his twin sister) both of Lancaster and J. Clayton Charles, husband of Dorothy (Brubaker) of Manor Twp. Bob was preceded in death by his daughter Susan Charles (Elizabeth's twin).
A celebration of Bob's life will take place 3 PM Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Calvary Church with The Rev. Jeff Burkholder officiating. His family will receive friends immediately following the service. Private interment will be in Habecker Mennonite Cemetery.
Christophel, Virginia K. Swartzendruber, 74, of Kalona, Washington Co., IA died June 23, 2019 at the same place. She was born August 1, 1944 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA to Morris and Alta (Miller) Swartzendruber. On June 24, 1967 at Kalona, Johnson Co., IA she was married to Levon Christophel, who survives.
Surviving are children, Todd (Janet Wagner) Christophel, Lititz, PA; and Craig (Laura) Christophel, Kalona, IA; four grandchildren; and siblings, Gareth (Mary) Swartzendruber, Anna Maria Island, FL; Marlene (Elmer) Yoder, Kalona, IA; Lorraine (John) Munk, Cary, NC; and Lyndon (Linea) Swartzendruber, Antigo, WS.
Memorial services were held June 29, 2019 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, Washington Co., IA with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Washington Co., IA.
Chupp, Benjamin V.
October 15, 1988 - July 5, 2019
Benjamin V. Chupp, one of God’s special children, 30, of Middlebury, died at 9:18 pm, on Friday, July 5 at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born on October 15, 1988 in LaGrange, to Vernon R. and Mattie (Bontrager) Chupp.
Survivors in addition to his mother are six brothers, David (Wilma) Chupp, Rudy (Mary) Chupp both of Shipshewana, Paul (Loretta) Chupp, Daryl (Nadine) Chupp, William (Laura) Chupp all of Middlebury, Aaron (Susan) Chupp of Goshen; four sisters, Rebecca (Sam) Fisher of Goshen, Joann Miller, Sara (John) Miller both of Middlebury, Esther (Harry) Yoder of Goshen; 16 nieces, 23 nephews, two great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother, John Ray Chupp; brother-in-law, Robert Miller; grandparents, Rudy and Fannie Chupp, Joe and Saloma Bontrager.
He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and worked at the Crystal Hope Workshop in Middlebury.
Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 7 and all day Monday, July 8 at the family residence, 14350 CR 20, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Tuesday, July 9 also at the family residence.
Services will be conducted by Bishop Calvin Miller and the home ministers. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Chupp, Carl E.
October 7, 1945 - March 29, 2019
Carl E. Chupp, 72, of Goshen, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019, at Courtyard Healthcare.
He was born October 7, 1946 in Batavia, New York to Jacob Chupp and Edith (Ressler) Holmes.
On February 25, 1967 he married Loretta Birkey.
She survives along with two children, Craig (Maria) Chupp of New Paris and Carla (Ryan) Johnson of Mishawaka; six grandchildren, Matthew (Haley) Chupp, Kaylena and Cody Chupp, Kaleb and Elizabeth Johnson; five brothers, Charles (Diane), Ezra (Phyllis), Don (Janet), Marvin (Connie) and Melvin (Heidi) Chupp and a sister, Grace (Lon) Shupp.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Mya Chupp.
A member of Pleasant View Church, Carl was last employed by Elkhart County Parks Department. He loved the outdoors – hunting, fishing and wood cutting.
He made custom fishing rods and in 2000 turned his hobby into a business, known as Slick Stick Custom Rods.
Visitation will be Monday, April 1, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Pleasant View Church, Goshen.
Memorials may be given to Amigo Centre or Pleasant View Church.
Chupp, Melvin R.
March 7, 1944 - August 16, 2019
Melvin R. Chupp, 75, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his family at 8:45 pm on Friday, August 16. He was born on March 7, 1944 in Nappanee to Rudy J. and Fannie E. (Miller) Chupp.
On June 5, 1969 in Topeka he married Loretta Miller, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are two sons, Gary (Lisa) Chupp of Goshen, Michael (Anita Rose) Chupp of Topeka; four daughters, Mary Sue (Freeman, Jr.) Lehman of Shipshewana, Ruth (Jonathon) Bontrager of Topeka, Elaine (Johnny) Lambright of Goshen, Sharon (Gerald) Nisley of Middlebury; 22 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; six brothers, Lloyd (Edith) Chupp of Ligonier, Lester (Linda) Chupp of Nappanee, David (Lena) Chupp of Topeka, John (Ruth) Chupp of Walnut Creek, OH, Rudy, Jr. (Beth) Chupp of Chouteau, OK, Norman (Pam) Chupp of Nappanee; four sisters, Inez (Norman) Hochstetler of Mio, MI, Anna Mae (Harley) Yoder of Topeka, Edna (Floyd) Chupp of Goshen, Mary Ellen Chupp of Nappanee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Jennifer Dawn Chupp and three brothers, Delbert Chupp, Vernon and Ray Chupp.
Melvin had worked most of his life as a finish carpenter and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 17, and all day Sunday, August 18, at the family's residence, 5160 S. 500 W. Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Monday, August 19, at the Nelson Miller residence, 5355 S. 500 W. Topeka. Services will be conducted by the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Conrad, Cletus D., 91, of Orrville, Wayne Co., OH died March 10, 2019 at Wooster, Wayne Co., OH. He was born April 2, 1927 at Aurora, OH to Raymond and Mattie (Stutzman) Conrad. On March 31, 1951 he was married to Ruth Friedt, who was born May 15, 1928 and survives.
Surviving are children, Wendy (Ken) Swartzentruber; Peggy Conrad; and Tom (Jan) Conrad; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jerry (Melva) Conrad.
Memorial services were held March 14, 2019 at Orrville Mennonite Church, Orrville, OH with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery, Orrville, OH.
Conrad, Mary Alice Schantz, 81, of Telford, Bucks Co., PA died August 3, 2019 at the same place from lymphoma. She was born August 6, 1937 at Quakertown, Bucks Co., PA to Erwin and Esther (Longacre) Schantz. On August 26, 1962 she was married to James Leroy Conrad, who was born March 18, 1936 and survives.
Surviving are children, Dave (Kristi) Conrad; Ann (Craig) Schloneger; Sue (Michael) Howes; and Beth (David) Rupp; seven
grandchildren, and a brother, Daniel (Mildred) Schantz.
Memorial services were held August 11, 2019 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, Bucks Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Crossgrove, Kathryn Marie Roth, 97, of Archbold, Fulton Co., OH died January 31, 2019 at the same place. She was born June 26, 1921 at Archbold to Frank and Ada (Schmucker) Roth. She was married to Chauncey Willard Crossgrove, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Steve (Barb); Nancy; Ruth Ann Yoder; Alan; Lois (Dave) Stoltzfus; ten grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
A granddaughter, Mieka Crossgrove and five sisters, Mildred; Wilma; Mabel Schrock; Alta Schrock and Lucille Roth preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held February 7, 2019 at Lockport Mennonite Church, Stryker, Williams Co., OH with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Kathryn M. Crossgrove
June 26, 1921 - January 31, 2019
Kathryn Marie Crossgrove, age 97 years, of Archbold, born June 26, 1921 to Frank and Ada Schmucker Roth, went into the arms of Jesus January 31, 2019 after several years of being confined at home due to health.
Kathryn accepted Christ as her Savior as a teenage youth and was baptized at the Lockport Mennonite Church. She was an active member there throughout her life, serving with the women’s sewing and food committees, as well as teaching Sunday and Bible school as her health allowed.
On February 25, 1942 she married Chauncey Crossgrove. She was his helpmate in life on the family dairy farm and in gardening and in raising their family.
Their marriage was blessed with five children, all surviving: Steve (Barb) of West Unity, Nancy, Ruth Ann Yoder, Alan and Lois(Dave) Stoltzfus all of Archbold. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 5 sisters: Mildred, Wilma, Mabel Schrock, Alta Schrock and Lucille Roth, one granddaughter, Mieka Crossgrove, and 2 sons in law: Ed Yoder and Harold Yoder.
Kathryn always had an easy smile and enjoyed serving people with her love of quilting and cooking. She loved being with her family and was always ready for an impromptu picnic or outdoor adventure.
A Memorial service will be held at Lockport Church, rural Stryker, on Thursday, February 7 at 11:00 with Pastor Steve Heatwole officiating. Interment will proceed at the Lockport Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Lockport Mennonite Church Wednesday, February 6, from 4:00-8:00 pm. Suggested Memorials to Youth for Christ or MCC.
Deputy, Byard Sanford "Doc"
July 15, 1929 - November 19, 2019
Byard Sanford "Doc" Deputy, 90, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on November 19, 2019.
Dr. Deputy was born on July 15, 1929 in Dale Enterprise and was the son of the late Mervin Oliver and Viola Reiff (Heatwole) Deputy. He graduated in 1946 from Eastern Mennonite High School, attended Eastern Mennonite College for three years then graduated from Madison College with a Bachelor of Science in 1950, the Medical College of Virginia with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1954, and the University of Michigan with a Masters in Public Health in 1973. Following graduation from Dental School, he served in the United States Navy Dental Corps and served on the faculty of the United States Naval Academy. He practiced dentistry in his private office in Dayton and later at the University of Virginia where he had clinical, administrative and teaching responsibilities. He served on various Dental Education committees at the national and state levels. He gave testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee in support of a national comprehensive health care program. He believed heath care was a basic human right of everyone. Upon retirement from the University of Virginia, he was promoted to Professor Emeritus. He was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church.
On March 9, 1957, he married his lifelong companion and love of his life, the former Betty Kurtz who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Dr. Glenn Deputy and wife Susan of Harrisonburg, Neal Deputy and wife Katherine of Miami, FL; Carl Deputy and wife Susan of Davidsonville, MD; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Dr. Deputy is preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Deputy Brubaker, Timothy O. Deputy, John J. Deputy and Charles H. Deputy.
Reverend Ben Burks will conduct a memorial service at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. The family will receive friends following the service.
At his request, the body was cremated.
Deter, Dorrine Jane Bos, 88, of Morrison, Whiteside Co., IL died January 1, 2019 at the same place. She was born August 31, 1930 at Morrison, IL to Alvin and Jannette M. (Zuidema) Bos. On June 7, 1950 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL she was married to Clayton Deter, who survives.
Surviving are children, Rod (Tammy) Deter; Russ (Amy) Deter; and Rick (Glenda) Deter; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Marilyn Habben.
A son, Randy Deter and a brother, William Bos preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held January 5, 2019 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, IL with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Detweiler, Sara A. Moyer
March 1, 1922 - March 11, 2019
Sara A. (Moyer) Detweiler, 97, of Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, PA; formerly of Souderton, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2019.
She was the wife of the late Willis G. Detweiler for 50 years. Sara was born March 1, 1922 in Harleysville, PA to the late Harvey D. and the late Verda S. (Alderfer) Moyer.
A Viewing will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at Lansdale Mennonite Church, 520 York Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at Salford Mennonite Cemetery, 460 Groff's Mill Rd., Harleysville, PA 19438.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, PO Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610.
Arrangements are by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964.
Detwiler, Debra Annette
April 20, 1957-April 22, 2019
Debra Annette “Deb” Detwiler, 62, passed away with family by her side on April 22, [2019] at her home in Goshen.
She was born on April 20, 1957, to Delbert and Helen (Thut) Detwiler in Elkhart. Her father preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, Andy (Ali Gotwals) Brubaker of Goshen and Martin Brubaker of Richmond, Virginia; mother, Helen (Thut) Detwiler of Goshen; a sister, Karen (Loren) Nofsinger of Grand Rapids, Michigan; a grandson, Ian Brubaker; and many cherished nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Concord High School in 1975.
Deb lived life with passion. She was a deeply spiritual and compassionate person, and she shared this with her family and friends as well as through music. She earned a Master’s degree at University of Northern Colorado and a Doctorate degree at the University of Kansas. She was a professor of music and directed many choirs at Bluffton University and Goshen College for 29 years. Her choirs touched the lives of countless students and people around the world, and her impact will live on through all those whose lives were lucky enough to have intersected hers. She believed in the power of God and music to encourage us to be our best selves and in the healing power they can bring. She lived out this belief daily.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, 2509 Berkey Ave., Goshen. A memorial service will be Friday, May 10, 2019, at 10 a.m. at College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International, P.O. Box 8058, Little Rock, AR 72203-8058, https://www.heifer.org/ or Mennonite Central Committee, P.O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-0500, https://mcc.org/.
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Detwiler, Debra Annette, 62, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died April 22, 2019 at the same place from cancer. She was born April 20, 1957 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN to Delbert and Helen (Thut) Detwiler.
Surviving are her mother; two sons, Andy (Ali Gotwals) Brubaker and Martin Brubaker; a grandson, Ian Brubaker; and a sister, Karen (Loren) Nofsinger.
She was preceded in death by her father.
She graduated from Concord High School in 1975.
Deb lived life with passion. She was a deeply spiritual and compassionate person, and she shared this with her family and friends as well as through music. She earned a Master’s degree at University of Northern Colorado and a Doctorate degree at the University of Kansas. She was a professor of music and directed many choirs at Bluffton University and Goshen College for 29 years. Her choirs touched the lives of countless students and people around the world, and her impact will live on through all those whose lives were lucky enough to have intersected hers. She believed in the power of God and music to encourage us to be our best selves and in the healing power they can bring. She lived out this belief daily.
Memorial services were held May 10, 2019 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Detwiler, Marie Hostetler
March 27, 1921 - August 19, 2019
Marie Hostetler Detwiler, 98, of Harrisonburg, Va., formerly of Pocomoke City, Md., went to be with her Lord Aug. 19, 2019. She was born in Denbigh, Va., on March 27, 1921, to the late George and Mary Hostetler.
She lived in Pocomoke City, Md., for many years and moved to Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in 2001. She was married to Kenneth Detwiler, who preceded her in death. Marie had two children, Carol Yoder (Paul Yoder Jr.) of Harrisonburg, Va., and Gerald Detwiler (Patricia) of Pocomoke City, Md.; four grandchildren, Liesel Showalter (Christopher) of Broadway, Va., Nicole Yoder, who preceded her in death, Mark Detwiler (Marianna) of Harrisburg, Pa., and Kelly Draves of Richmond, Va.; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; and a sister, Sara Grace Miller of Harrisonburg, Va. Marie was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church and enjoyed quilting, reading and doing puzzles.
A memorial service will be held at Strite Auditorium at VMRC on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at 2 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Dr. Aubrey Spears and the Rev. Eric Martin. The family will greet friends following the service.
Kyger Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Marie had a deep appreciation for VMRC and the wonderful personnel and the care they provided for her. Her family wishes to thank the VMRC personally for the love and care they extended to her.
Diffenderfer, Elizabeth Shirk, 91, of the Elizabethtown Healthcare & Rehab Center, formerly of Leola, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Jonathan and Elizabeth Martin Shirk. She was the loving wife of Melvin N. Diffenderfer. They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary last August.
A homemaker and member of New Holland Mennonite Church and its sewing circle, Mrs. Diffenderfer enjoyed quilting and volunteering for auxiliaries of several local fire companies and Tel Hai Camp; and more recently knitting hats on a loom for MCC, a mission in West Africa, and the local Water Street Rescue mission.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by: seven children, Leroy married to Kathy Eddings Diffenderfer, Kannapolis, NC, E. June Diffenderfer, Lancaster, Charles married to Dotty Diffenderfer, Muncy, Barbara married to Abe Rissler, East Earl, Darrell married to Barb Groff Diffenderfer, Manheim, Elaine married to Lloyd Hoover, Leola, Eileen married to Larry Wenger, Lancaster; 20 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; one sister, Frances married to Clyde Martin, Ephrata; sister-in-law, Ruth Weber Shirk, Akron; brother-in-law, Eugene Sauder, Ephrata.
She was preceded in death by: one grandson, Duane Wenger; two brothers, Richard and John Shirk; two sisters, Helen Shirk and Grace Sauder.
Memorial services: Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at 7 PM at New Holland Mennonite Church, 18 Western Ave., New Holland. The family will greet friends from 5:30 - 7PM. Kindly omit flowers. Private Burial: Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to: MCC Material Resource Center, 517 W. Trout Run Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522.
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Diffenderfer, Elizabeth S. Shirk, 91, of Leola, PA died January 13, 2019 at Lancaster, PA. She was born July 17, 1927 in Earl Township, Lancaster Co., PA to Jonathan and Elizabeth (Martin) Shirk. On august 9, 1947 she was married to Melvin N. Diffenderfer, who was born July 31, 1926 and survives.
Surviving are children, Leroy married to Kathy Eddings Diffenderfer, Kannapolis, NC; E. June Diffenderfer, Lancaster; Charles married to Dotty Diffenderfer, Muncy; Barbara married to Abe Rissler, East Earl; Darrell married to Barb Groff Diffenderfer, Manheim; Elaine married to Lloyd Hoover, Leola; and Eileen married to Larry Wenger; 20 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Frances married to Clyde Martin, Ephrata.
A grandson, Duane Wenger, two brothers, Richard Shirk and John Shirk; and two sisters, Helen Shirk and Grace Sauder preceded her in death.
Elizabeth was a homemaker and member of New Holland Mennonite Church and its sewing circle. She enjoyed quilting and volunteering for auxiliaries of several local fire companies and Tel Hai Camp; and more recently knitting hats on a loom for MCC, a mission in West Africa, and the local Water Street Rescue mission.
Memorial services were held January 19, 2019 at New Holland Mennonite Church, New Holland, PA with burial in Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community Cemetery, East Earl, PA.
Diller, Kimberly Sue
July 12, 2001 - August 28, 2019
Chambersburg - Kimberly Sue Diller, age 18, of Chambersburg, PA, was called home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, surrounded by her family. Born in Waynesboro, PA on July 12, 2001, she was the daughter of Dale and Sonja Martin Diller.
Kim was a member of Spring Valley Mennonite Church in Chambersburg, PA. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Charlotte Martin of Hagerstown, MD ; paternal grandmother, Frances Diller of Greencastle, PA; seven siblings, Leon Diller (wife Dorcas) of Margarettsville, NC, Jeannine Hackman (husband Gerry) of Pendleton, NC, Helen Amstutz (husband Jason) of Resaca, GA, Lowell Diller (wife Twila) of Gooloogon, N.S.W., Australia, Elvin Diller of Chambersburg, PA, Brent Diller of Pendleton, NC, and Brenda Diller of Chambersburg, PA; five nephews, seven nieces, and numerous aunts and uncles. Kim was preceded in death by both her paternal and maternal grandfathers, Clarence Martin and John Diller.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 2, 2019, at 10 AM at Spring Valley Mennonite Fellowship, 3851 Spring Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202, where the church Ministry will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 1, 2019, from 2-4 and 6-9 PM and on Monday one hour prior to the service at the above church and address. Interment will follow the service in church cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, PA. The family requests the omission of flowers.
Eberly, J. Glenn, 66, of Faith Friendship Villa, Mountville, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2019. He was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (High) Eberly. Glenn worked as a parts handler for Ephrata Area Rehab Services; also worked for TGI Fridays and the Occupational Development Center. A member of Stumptown Mennonite Church and the Friendship Singers, he enjoyed baseball, bowling and playing guitar.
Glenn will be lovingly missed by: a brother, Raymond married to Mary Ann Eberly of Leola; two sisters-in-law, Vesta Ann Watt of Lancaster, Ann Eberly of Ephrata; brother-in-law, Gerald Felpel of Terre Hill; nieces; nephews; and extended family. He was preceded in death by: a brother, Titus Eberly; a sister, Anna Mary Felpel; and a nephew, Bryan Eberly.
Funeral services: Thursday, March 21, 2019, 11:00 am at the Stumptown Mennonite Church, 2813 Stumptown Rd., Bird-In-Hand. Viewing: 10:00 - 11:00 am. Kindly omit flowers. Burial: Groffdale (Brick) Mennonite Cemetery. Memorials are welcomed to the Faith Friendship Villa, 128 W. Main St., Mountville, PA 17554. Furman's -- Leola
Eberly, James G., 89, a resident of the Zerbe Retirement Community, passed away at the home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
He was married 67 years to Elsie S. Bicher Eberly. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice Good Eberly.
James retired from New Holland Concrete where he had been employed for 45 years. He was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church and enjoyed hunting.
Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Kenneth husband of Betty Eberly of Reading, James Lamar husband of Bethene Eberly of Kingsley, and Paul Marvin husband of Lori Eberly of Reinholds; two daughters, Marian Eberly of Media, and Linda Jane wife of Charles Lauver of East Earl; 12 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Titus Eberly of Little Marsh, and Joseph, Jr. husband of Jean Eberly of Myerstown; and two sisters, Anna Mary Oberholtzer, and Alice Horst both of Ephrata. He was preceded in death by brothers, Daniel and Paul Eberly and by sisters, Susanna Bicher and Lena Sauder.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 15, at 11:00 A.M. at the Conestoga Mennonite Church, 2779 Main St., Morgantown, PA with the Rev. Robert L. Petersheim officiating. Friends may call at the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, 209 E. Main St., Terre Hill, PA on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and at the church on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment in the Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery.
To send an online condolence to the family, visit www.GroffEckenroth.com Arrangements by the Eckenroth Funeral Home, Terre Hill, PA
Eberly, John B.
September 26, 1933 - December 17, 2019
John B Eberly of Blountstown passed away December 17, 2019 at his home he was 86 years old. John was born in Orrville, Ohio September 26, 1933 to the late Clayton Eberly and Carrie Burkhart. He was a minister for 19 ½ years at Oak Terrace Mennonite Church in Blountstown.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Homer Eberly, Albert Eberly, Wayne Eberly, Earl Eberly, Lloyd Eberly and his sisters, Ethel Amstutz, Edna Eberly, Dorothy Stiener,and Mildred Eberly.
Survivors include his wife Ruby Eberly; sons, Doyle Eberly and his wife Ruth Ann of Blountstown, Dana Eberly and his wife Debra of Blountstown, and John Robert Eberly and his wife Kim of Atlanta, GA.; his daughters, Conda Schellenger of Bradenton, Charla Eberly of Bradenton, Regina Perry of Bristol, and Pam Skinner and her husband Greg of Blountstown; brothers Ray Eberly of Mt.Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and Glenn Eberly of Centerville, Pennsylvania, Clarence Eberly of Ohio; sister; Wilma Stiner of Salem, Ohio; Grandchildren, Steven,Robin,Jessica,Derek,Emilee,Seth,Camden,Clay,Katie; Great Grandchildren, Nariah,Jayden,Hannah,Lukas.
John was very active with the youth of the community. He suffered cerebral hemorrhage in 1987. He and his wife were foster parents to eighty-two children in twenty years. They opened their doors to thirty other people who needed temporary housing. He will be truly missed by his loved ones and the community. A Memorial service will be held at Rivertown Community Church Friday December 20,2019 at 2:00p.m. visitation will be held at Adams Funeral Home Chapel Thursday December 19,2019 from 7 to 9p.m.
Memorialization for John will be by cremation
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements.
Eberly, M. Irvin, 81, of Gap, passed away unexpectedly at Brandywine Hospital on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
He was married 59 years to Alma Hoover Eberly. Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Menno M. and Lizzie S. Brubaker Eberly.
Irvin was a farmer and for many years was a Pioneer Seed salesman. He was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
Surviving besides his wife is a son, Kenneth L. Eberly of Gap; two daughters, Carol A. wife of Wilmer J. Bowman of Narvon, and Teresa J. wife of Francis Olweiler III of Elizabethtown; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild; three brothers, Leon husband of Mary Eberly of Leesport, Marvin husband of Tina Eberly of East Earl, and Lester husband of Sharon Eberly of Ephrata; and four sisters, Arlene Horst of Ephrata, Margaret wife of Willis Nolt of Peach Bottom, Kathryn wife of Earl Hurst of New Holland, and Laura wife of Amos Hursh of Ephrata.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 12, at 9 am at Fairmount Homes, Farm Crest Chapel, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata, with further services at 9:30 at Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Farm Crest Chapel on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by The Eckenroth Funeral Home, Terre Hill, PA.
Eberly, Martin M., Jr., 82, formerly of Fairmount Road, Ephrata, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Lincoln Christian Home.
He was born in East Earl Township to the late Martin M. and Minnie W. (Martin) Eberly and was the husband of the late Anna B. (Martin) Eberly who died in May of 2018.
Martin was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference) He farmed for many years prior to his retirement.
Martin is survived by five children, Nelson M. husband of Theresa (Buttrum) Eberly of Rydal, GA, Lois A., wife of James N. Zimmerman of Ephrata, Marvin R., husband of Susan (Fredrickson) Eberly of Reinholds, Mary Jane, wife of Richard N. Burkholder of Leola, Kenneth L., husband of Suzanne (Lally) Eberly of Ephrata; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; four siblings, Elizabeth M., wife of John Elam Zimmerman of Lebanon, Willis M. husband of Myrna Eberly of Reinholds, Edna M., wife of Allen Brubacker of Wisconsin, and John M. Eberly, husband of Abby Rhoads of Terre Hill; two sisters-in-law, Hilda Eberly of Richland, and Esther Mae Eberly of Loysville; and a brother-in-law, Irvin Weaver of Stevens.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Luke, Henry, and Paul Eberly; four sisters, Eva Kurtz, Esther Weaver, Anna and Minnie Eberly.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 6-8 pm at the Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 9:00 am, at Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmount Homes, with further services at 9:30 am, at Groffdale Mennonite Church, 168 N. Groffdale Road, Leola, with Bishop Curvin Z. Zimmerman officiating.
Burial will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Eberly, Susanna H., 94, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Nathan Z. and Mary Herr Eberly.
Susanna had worked at Spring Glen Foods for 20 years. She was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. Her interests included quilting, gardening and raising sheep.
She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, John, Henry and Nathan Eberly, by sisters, Barbara Eberly, Elizabeth Weaver, Mary Eberly, Annie Huber and Katie Eberly, and by a nephew Alan Eberly.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Martindale Mennonite Church, 905 Martindale Road, Ephrata, PA on Tuesday, May 28th at 9:30 A.M. with Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. A viewing will be held at the church on Monday evening (TONIGHT) from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by the Groff High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA
Ebersole, Arlene Ida Hertzler
July 30, 1932 - May 13, 2019
Arlene Ida (Hertzler) Ebersole, 86 years, 9 months, 13 days, of Xenia, IL died May 13, 2019 at her home. She was born on July 30, 1932 [at the Benner homestead at Slate Hill, Lower Allen township Cumberland county PA] to the late Elmer and Mabel (Benner) Hertzler. On January 17, 1953 she was married to Paul S. Ebersole, who survives her. Formerly of Elizabethtown, the family relocated to Wayne County, IL.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons: Randy Meadath, Stevens, Pa and Thomas Ebersole Xenai, IL. Three daughters, Doris, wife of Raymond Kramer, Wayne City, IL; Donna, wife of Jason Gehman, Womelsdorf, PA; and Gloria, wife of Timothy Ehst, Xenia IL; 29 grandchildren; 70 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Leon (JoAnne) Hertzler, Newport, New Hampshire; 3 sisters, Betty Hege, Shippensburg, PA; Lois, wife of Warren Clugston McConellsburg, PA; Doris Mae, wife of Dale Moyer Leola, PA and one sister-in-law, Beverley Hertzler, Bastrop Texas.
She was preceded in death by three sons; A stillborn son; A infant son Mervin Paul, and Scott; one grandson; Lyndell Gehman and one brother; Kenneth Hertzler.
Services for Arlene will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday (Today), May 20, 2019 at Orchardville Mennonite Church in Keenes, IL. Friends will be received at Good's Mennonite Church, 4374 Bossler Road, Bainbridge, PA on Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2019 from 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM. Interment will follow in Good's Mennonite Cemetery.
Lancaster online and The Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, PA. Submitted by Leon Hertzler Newport New Hampshire
Eberspacher, Gary J., 67, of Milford, Seward Co., NE died August 5, 2019 at the same place. He was born June 2, 1952 at Seward, Seward Co., NE to James and Reva (Matzke) Eberspacher. On August 17, 1973 at Rapid City, SD he was married to Deb Eberspacher, who survives.
Surviving are children, Jamie Burd and Brad Eberspacher; and one grandchild.
Memorial services were held August 11, 2019 at Bellwood Mennonite Church, Milford, Seward Co., NE with burial in Salem Cemetery, Milford, Seward Co., NE.
Egli, Orville Arthur, 92, of Hopedale, Tazewell, IL died June 10, 2019 at the same place from heart failure.
He was born May 25, 1927 at Hopedale, IL to Simon and Martha (Martin) Egli. Simon died October 11, 1974 and Martha died February 10, 1974.
On April 29, 1995 at Staten Island, NY he was married to Marian Ruth Sauder, who was born December 29, 1945 and survives.
Surviving are children, Gary Egli; Rodney(Beverly) Egli; and Cheryl Williams; eleven grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marietta (Lester) Sutter.
A son, Richard Egli and his siblings: Leo Egli, Alta Hershberger, Roy Egli, Lorene McCoy, and Ralph Egli preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held June 15 2019 at Hopedale Mennonite Church, Hopedale, IL with burial in Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, IL.
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Orville Arthur Egli, 92, of Hopedale, passed away at 8:15 pm Monday, June 10, 2019 at his home.
He was born May 25, 1927 in Hopedale to Simon and Martha Martin Egli. He married Velda M. Riggenbach on July 19, 1945 in Hopedale, and she passed away on May 22, 1991. He later married Marian Sauder on April 29, 1995 in Staten Island, NY, and she survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Gary Egli of Morton and Rod (Bev) Egli of Hopedale; one daughter, Cheryl (Scott) Williams of Hopedale; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Marietta (Lester) Sutter of Fayetteville, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Richard Egli; two sisters and three brothers.
He farmed in the Minier and Hopedale area and was a talented designer and carpenter.
Orville was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where he served as a trustee and was involved with several remodeling projects at the church. He was a member of Sentral Illinois Radio Society and a former member of Hopedale Lions Club.
His passion was building and flying RC model airplanes and enjoyed camping, fishing, and skiing.
A graveside service will be at 10:00 am Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Mennonite Cemetery in Hopedale, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am at Hopedale Mennonite Church. Pastor Kurt Walker will officiate. A Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Friday also at the church. Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Hopedale is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Hopedale Mennonite Church or Camp Deerpark in New York, where Orville and Marian met.
Egly, George C., Jr., 85, of Bedminister Twp., PA died August 20, 2019. He was born September 5, 1933 at Philadelphia, PA to George C., Sr., and Elizabeth Ann (Baust) Egly. On February 4, 2005 he was married to Linda Rims Stapleton, who was born August 6, 1950 and survives.
Surviving are children, Eileen M. Tennant and her husband Dell; George C. Egly, III and his wife Veronica; William C. Egly; and a stepson, Shane M. Stapleton; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Memorial services were held August 28, 2019 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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George C. Egly, Jr., of Bedminster Twp., PA, and formerly of Hilltown Twp., PA, passed away at his home suddenly on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was 85.
He was the loving husband of Linda (Rims) Stapleton Egly and the late Nancy J. (Dunlap) Egly, who died November 2, 2001.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late George C. and Elizabeth Ann (Baust) Egly, Sr.
A 1952 graduate of Bensalem High School, he went on to attend the Philadelphia Police Academy, Class 133, graduating in 1956. Upon graduation, he joined the Bensalem Police Department. In 1965, he left his position, moved to Hilltown Twp., and operated his own business, Dublin Farm & Equipment Co., Inc. In 1973, he was appointed Constable of Hilltown Twp., and was elected for two succeeding terms. In 1974, he was appointed to the Hilltown Police Department, serving as a patrolman. In 1975, he attended the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, and in 1982, he was named the Police Chief of the Hilltown Township Police Department.
Chief Egly served as the Chief of Police of Hilltown Township for 17 years, and after 35 years in law enforcement, retired in 1999, continuing to farm during his tenure. Over the years he became certified in many different aspects of police work including police procedures and stress management, narcotic indoctrination, legal issues, drug enforcement, first aid and community affairs. For more than 30 years, Chief Egly taught courses at the Bucks County Training Center, fire police courses, driver training and highway safety courses.
He received numerous prestigious awards for his many areas of service. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Bucks County Lodge #5, the Chief of Police Association of Bucks County, the Bucks County Police Association, and the Southeastern Police Chief’s Association. He also became a lifetime member of both the Newport Fire Company in Bensalem, and the Hilltown Fire Company, and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose No 1539, Sellersville, PA.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Eileen M. Tennant and her husband Dell, of Owenton, KY; two sons, George C. Egly, III and his wife Veronica, of Kunkletown, PA, and William C. Egly, of Slatington, PA; a stepson, Shane M. Stapleton, of Bedminster Twp., PA; four grandsons, Dominic, Daniel, Kenneth, Nicholas; a step grandson, Dawson; and a great-granddaughter, Annika Braccio.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 12:00 PM at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, 713 Blooming Glen Rd., Blooming Glen, PA. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 9:00-11:45 AM prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, P O Box 238, Blooming Glen, PA 18911.
Arrangements are by the Bernard Suess Funeral Home, 606 Arch Street, Perkasie, PA
Eicher, Malinda E. L. Schwartz
October 18, 1987 - November 18, 2019
Malinda E.L. Eicher, 32, of Middlebury, died unexpectedly at 8:33 am on Monday, November 18 at her residence. She was born on October 18, 1987 in Adams County, IN, to Leander and Emma (Hilty) Schwartz. On September 11, 2008 in Adams County she married Daniel Eicher; he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are two daughters, Loretta and Melissa Eicher and a son, Lyle Eicher all at home; four sisters, Verena (Menno) Schwartz, Rosie (Amzie) Schwartz, Mary (Lavon) Hilty, Laura (Marcus) Hilty all of Berne; five brothers, Melvin (Bertha) Schwartz of Evart, MI, Joseph (Christine) Schwartz of Greenville, PA, Menno (Barbara) Schwartz of Hersey, MI, Leander Jr. (Elizabeth) Schwartz of Fredericksburg, OH, Nathan (Rachel) Schwartz of Berne.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Emma Schwartz.
Malinda was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 20 and all day Thursday, November 21 at the Jerry Lambright residence, 12718 CR 4, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Friday, November 22 also at the Jerry Lambright residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Paul Schlabach and the home ministers. Burial will be in Ivin’s Cemetery, Middlebury.
Erb, Larry Lee
April 16, 1939-April 16, 2019
Larry Lee Erb, 80 of Benton died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home.
He was born April 16, 1939 to Menno and Lois (Eichelberger) Erb in Cuming County, Nebraska.
On October 3, 1959 he married Sharon Metzler at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church in Goshen.
She survives along with their children, Richard (Jill) Erb of Benton, Regina (Dan) Vogelzang, and Christopher (Jill) Erb, both of New Paris; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth (Cory) Kauffman and Tyler (Cally) Erb, both of Benton, Heather (Ryan) Allred of Fort Wayne, Derek Vogelzang of Wabash, Spencer (Auna) Erb of New Paris, Sara Erb of Bloomington and Austin Erb of West Lafayette; four great-grandchildren, Reed and Harper Kauffman, Teegan Erb and Aurora Allred; five siblings, Karen (Homer) Schmucker of Nappanee, Lon (Linda) Erb of Benton, Phyllis (Keith) King of Kouts, Ralph (Marianne) Erb of Leesburg, Florida, and Eunice (Tom) Culp of Goshen; and several step sisters.
Mr. Erb was a 50-year member of the Benton Volunteer Fire Department serving as chief for 25 years. He was a current member of the Benton Township Advisory Board and the New Paris Benton 4-H Boosters. He was also a member of the Benton Mennonite Church.
Larry owned and operated Larry’s Upholstering Shop in Benton.
Visitation will be Friday, April 19, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen where a 10 a.m. funeral service will be conducted Saturday, April 20, 2019. Pastors Brenda Meyer and Douglas Kaufman will officiate.
Burial will follow at Benton Lutheran Cemetery, Benton.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Benton Mennonite Church or the Benton Volunteer Fire Department.
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Erb, Larry Lee, 80, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died April 16, 2019 at the same place what was presumed to be heart failure. He was born April 16, 1939 in Cuming Co. NE to Menno and Lois (Eichelberger) Erb. On October 3, 1959 at Goshen he was married to Sharon Metzler, who survives.
Surviving are children, Richard (Jill) Erb; Regina (Dan) Vogelzang and Christopher (Jill) Erb; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Karen (Homer) Schmucker, Lon (Linda) Erb Phyllis (Keith) King, Ralph (Marianne) Erb, and Eunice (Tom) Culp.
Memorial services were held April 20, 2019 at Yoder Culp Funeral Home, and Benton Mennonite Church, Goshen , IN with burial in Benton Lutheran Cemetery,Goshen, IN.
Eshleman, R. Arlene Lefever
July 4, 1923-March 22, 2019
R. Arlene (Lefever) Eshleman, 95, a homemaker, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville. She was the wife of the late Chester L. Eshleman, who died in 1990.
Born July 4, 1923, in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Gerlach) Lefever. She was a member of the Byerland Mennonite Church, Willow Street.
Surviving are three children; Martha A. Eshleman, of Willow Street, C. LeRoy Eshleman, husband of Sherry, of Conestoga, and Fan, wife of Dan Bender, of New Providence; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters; Kathleen Brandt, Ruth Simpson, Gladys Sensenig and Grace Hauser.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers; Ernest, Leon, John, Martin and Clair Lefever; a sister, Edith Hess, and an infant sister, Fannie Mae Lefever.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service from the Byerland Mennonite Church, 931 Byerland Church Road, Willow Street, PA 17584 on Saturday morning, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. The family will greet friends at the Byerland Mennonite Church on Friday evening between 6:00-8:00 p.m. and on Saturday morning between 10:00-11:00 a.m. Interment will be held privately by the family in the adjoining church cemetery.
Ewy, Melva Joyce Kane, 90, of Reedley, Fresno Co., CA died October 16, 2019 at the same place. She was born June 22, 1929 at Meno, OK to Frank and Clara Kane. She was married to Arnold Ewy, who survives.
Surviving are children, Alan and Barbara Ewy; Robert and Carolyn Ewy; four grandchildren, and a sister, Carol.
Memorial services were held December 20, 2019 at First Mennonite Church, Reedley, CA.
Faus, Abram H.
May 13, 1931-March 18, 2019
Abram H. Faus, 87, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at his home. He was the wife of Florence W. Martin Faus. On May 31, they would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.
Born on May 13, 1931, he was the son of the late Samuel W. and Anna Hernley Faus. He was a dairy farmer. Abram was a faithful member of Shirksville Mennonite Church in Fredericksburg and shared with many. His sense of humor was enjoyed by all, even to his last days. The little children always brought a smile on his face.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Allen husband of Carol Faus of Rock Stream, NY, Daniel husband of Lorraine Faus of Waterloo, NY, and Jon husband of Mary Faus of Reading; daughters Grace wife of Donald Hollinger of Myerstown, Esther wife of Kenneth Mast of Penn Yan, NY, Beth wife of Vernon Mast of Heron, MT, Rose wife of Nathan Overholt of Russellville, KY, and Elaine wife of Nelson Martin of Newmanstown; brother Samuel H. Faus of Manheim; sister Elizabeth Lehman of Owen, WI; forty-two grandchildren; and seventy-five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Swatara Mennonite Church, 10 Camp Swatara Rd., Myerstown. A viewing will be on Sunday, March 24, 2019, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow the service at Shirksville Mennonite Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Fecher, Deanna Kay Parsons, 53, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died May 10, 2019 at the same place from breast cancer. She was born September 26, 1965 at Ripley, Jackson Co., WV to Kenneth and Marilyn (Chapman) Parsons.
Surviving are children, Ashley Fecher Johar; Daniel Fecher; Michael (Jherlly) Fecher; and Caitlin (Mel) Ricke;
grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a brother, Kenneth (Annette) Parsons; and her stepmother, Emma Parsons.
Memorial services were held May 18, 2019 at Benton Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Fidler, Naomi Grace Shirk
November 21, 1941 - June 27, 2019
Naomi Grace Fidler, 77, of Manheim, PA passed at home surrounded by her family on Thursday June 27th following a courageous journey with cancer.
Born on November 21, 1941 in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Elmer M. Shirk and Susan E. (Strickler).
She was married 53 years to David L. Fidler, loving husband, friend and provider.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her six children: David Luke (Tammy) of Gap, Pa., Nathanael (Michele) of Manheim, Pa., Priscilla (Mark Stoltzfus) of Gap, Pa., Lois (Wayne Wingert) of Berkeley Springs, W.V., James (Leah) of Manheim, Pa., and Joanna (Nevin Meyers) of St. Thomas, Pa., and 24 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and a sister Catherine M. Wampler of Chambersburg, Pa.
Naomi was a member of the Old Order River Brethren Church, Lancaster District. She was known for her incredible hospitality and her love for cooking and baking. She and her husband operated a stand at Roots Country Market for 31 years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Martha E. Myer.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visitation at Sonlight River Brethren School, 4075 Siegrist Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552 on Tuesday, July 2nd from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at Midway Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd., Lititz, PA 17543 on Wednesday, July 3 at 10 a.m. with viewing one hour prior to the service.
Fisher, Ada Ruth Brenneman, 98, of Kalona, Washington Co., IA died December 7, 2019 at the same place. She was born August 8, 1921 at Kalona, Washington Co., IA to Henry B. and Minnie (Knepp) Brenneman.
Surviving are children, Elaine (Greg) Krehbiel, Moundridge, KS; Dennis (Joyce) Fisher, Denver, CO; Loren Fisher, Eureka, CA; Marge (James) Curtis, Berkeley, CA; Rosemary Fisher, Kalona, Wendell (Lynn) Fisher, Kalona; Fred Fisher, Sarasota, FL; Jerome (Beth) Fisher, Guernsey, Saskatchewan, Canada; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Gugel, Kalona; and a brother, James (Eunice) Brenneman, Denver, CO.
One grandchild and siblings, Blanche Brenneman, Irene Brenneman, Virginia Ryan, David Brenneman, Daniel Brenneman, and Wallace Brenneman preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held December 11, 2019 at Kalona Mennonite Church, Kalona, Washington Co., IA with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Kalona, Washington Co., IA.
KALONA - Ada Ruth Fisher was born August 8, 1921, in rural Kalona, Iowa, the daughter of Henry B. and Minnie (Knepp) Brenneman. She graduated from Center High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College and Goshen College. On May 23, 1945, Ada married Waldo Fisher at the East Union Mennonite Church, they later divorced. She has lived in the Kalona community all of her life where she taught school, was a homemaker, and worked as a nurse at the University of Iowa Hospital for 19 years. Ada was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, WMSC, Kountry Quilters and the Wellman Garden Club. She volunteered at the Pleasantview Home and Washington County Hospice. Ada passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 98 years.
Ada is survived by her children: Elaine (Greg) Krehbiel of Moundridge, KS; Dennis (Joyce) Fisher of Denver, CO; Loren Fisher of Eureka, CA; Marge (James) Curtis of Berkeley, CA; Rosemary Fisher of Kalona; Wendell (Lynn) Fisher of Kalona; Fred Fisher of Sarasota, FL; Jerome (Beth) Fisher of Guernsey, Saskatchewan, Canada; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a sister Lois Gugel of Kalona; and a brother James (Eunice) Brenneman of Denver, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, and infant grandson; 3 sisters: Blanche Brenneman, Irene Brenneman, Virginia Ryan; and 3 brothers: David, Daniel and Wallace Brenneman.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Kalona Mennonite Church. Rev. Scott Swartzendruber will officiate. Burial will be held prior to the service at 1:00 PM in the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona. Visitation will be held from 3-7 PM on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. A memorial fund has been established for Kalona Mennonite Church and Iowa City Hospice.
Fisher, Omar S., 77, of 434B Newport Rd., Ronks, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home. Born in Ronks, he was the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Stoltzfus Fisher. He was the husband of Rebecca K. Esh Fisher. They were married 56 years. A retired farmer and shop worker, he was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are: 9 sons, Samuel married to Linda Kauffman Fisher, Kinzers, Christ married to Sarah King Fisher, Gordonville, John married to Nancy Stoltzfus Fisher, Strasburg, Aaron married to Ruth King Fisher, Leola, Omar married to Marian Fisher Fisher, Ronks, Ben married to Sarah Fisher Fisher, Leola, Reuben married to Mary Beiler Fisher, Gordonville, Elam married to Naomi Lapp Fisher, Ronks, Daniel married to Lizzie Stoltzfus Fisher, Leola; 3 daughters, Rachel married to Christian Glick, Bird-in-Hand, Elizabeth married to Benjamin King, Quarryville, Rebecca, married to Abram Stoltzfus, Lancaster; 90 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are brothers, David married to Rebecca Stoltzfus Fisher, Samuel married to Rachel Smucker Fisher, both of Ronks; brothers-in-law, Daniel Stoltzfoos, Henry married to Mattie Fisher; sister-in-law, Lizzie Fisher. He was preceded in death by: a granddaughter, Suzanne; great-granddaughter, Miriam; brother, Joseph; sisters, Rachel, Rebecca, and Elizabeth.
Funeral services will be held from the late home on Tuesday, May 7th at 9 a.m. EST with interment following in Myer's Cemetery. Friends may call at the late home from the time of this notice till the service. Kindly omit flowers. Furman's – Leola
Fox, Emmanuel, stillborn infant son of Jordan & Faith Stoltzfus Fox of Ephrata, PA. He was born and passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019.
Surviving besides his parents are his 4 siblings: Jackson, William, Harrison & Scarlett Fox all at home, grandparents: Marvin & Wilma Martin Fox of Denver, PA, Amos & Sadie Fisher Stoltzfus of Strasburg, great-grandmothers: Margaret Weaver Fox of Ephrata and Frances Hoover Martin of Blue Ball.
Fox, Laurel Eden
December 23, 2019 - December 23, 2019
Laurel Eden Fox, daughter of Zachary and Megan (Weaver) Fox, of Stevens, entered through heavens gates on Monday, December 23, 2019, at Wellspan York Hospital.
In addition to her loving parents, Laurel will be missed by her maternal grandparents, Ken and Sherry Weaver; paternal grandparents, Harold and Luanne Fox and paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Fox.
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019, from 6 to 8 PM at the Cornerstone Mennonite Fellowship, 240 S. Oak Street, Ephrata. Interment will be private in the Martindale Mennonite Cemetery.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Ephrata
Fox, Thomas C.
October 24, 1960 - December 27, 2019
Thomas C. Fox, 59 years, 2 months and 3 days, of Myerstown, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, at his home. He was the husband of Tammy K. (Butler) Fox. Born in Lebanon, on October 24, 1960, he was the son of Mary Ellen Diem Fox of Myerstown and the late Carl H. Fox.
He was a member of the Richland Mennonite Church and had worked for the Zimmerman's Chair Shop for 30 years.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three brothers, C. Eugene (Lois Hoover) Fox of Myerstown, Daniel (Jennifer Reinford) Fox of Blanford, MA and James Fox of Myerstown; two sisters, Charlene wife of Earl Musser, Jr., of Newmanstown and Rachel Fox of Myerstown; paternal grandmother Verna Fox of Ephrata.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Richland Mennonite Church and interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. The viewing will be held on Monday evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown, is honored to serve the family.
Frankenfield, Jane G. Gross, 73, of Harleysville, PA died November 18, 2019.
She was born July 26, 1946 at Sellersville, PA to William "Bill" E. and Arlene (Swartley) Gross. William is deceased and Arlene was born January 3, 1922 and survives.
On August 19, 1967 she was married to John L. Frankenfield, who was born November 17, 1946 and survives.
Surviving are children, Meghan Frankenfield Schrag and her husband Steve; and Sarah Frankenfield Price; three grandchildren, and a sister, Gem G. Miller and her husband Eldon.
Memorial services were held December 7, 2019 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA.
Freed, Grace Arlene Zeigler, 92, of Souderton Montgomery Co., PA died December 9, 2019 at the same place. She was born September 19, 1927 at Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA to Maurice and Kathryn (Howe) Zeigler. On October 2, 1948 she was married to Harvey D. Freed, who was born October 27, 1926 and survives.
Surviving are children, Sharyn Burden (Henry); Mary Lou York (Larry); Richard Freed (Karen); Jan Turner; Kristine Villa (Robert); and Philip Freed; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; a brother Ken Zeigler (Faye); and three sisters, Lorraine Gery, Elizabeth Hespell, and Joan Roberts (Branson).
A brother Paul Zeigler preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held January 4, 2020 at Plains Mennonite Church, Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA.
Frey, Phyllis Jane
November 7, 1924 - May 2, 2019
Phyllis Jane Frey, 94, of Goshen formerly of Shipshewana, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2019 at Greencroft Healthcare.
Born November 7, 1924 in LaGrange County, she was the youngest of ten children born to Alvin and Fannie (Miller) Frey. Her siblings, who have preceded in death include; Alta (Harold) Whitehead, Floyd (Iola) Frey, Ella (Everett) Lantz, Mary Ann (Elvon) Kauffman, Harry (Hettie) Frey, Fern (Bill) Miller, Albert, Rollin (Florence) Frey and Mabel (Perry) Bontrager.
She is survived by 11 nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Phyllis was a life-long and active member of Forks Mennonite Church, Middlebury. She led congregational singing for more than 50 years, taught Sunday School and served in numerous committees and organizations, including Mennonite Women.
Phyllis attended Shipshewana schools from first grade through high school, graduating in 1946. She attended Goshen College in 1946, but was unable to complete her degree at that time. Over a 13-year period, she worked for Lupolds Grocery, Shipshewana and Krider Nurseries, Middlebury, and for her brother-in-law at Middlebury Grain.
Phyllis returned to Goshen College and completed a degree in home economics, graduating in 1963. She taught in the Shipshewana school system, later known as the Westview Corporation, for 23 years. Besides classroom teaching she was a class sponsor and leader of various extra-curricular groups. She completed her Master’s degree at the University of Illinois in home economics in 1970.
Phyllis expressed her love of music as a member of the Middie Singers, the Little Choir, and later the Evergreen Singers at Greencroft. She served in international service assignments with Mennonite Central Committee in Jamaica and Israel and as a hostess at the International Guest House in Washington D.C. Phyllis also volunteered at Menno Hof and Ten Thousand Villages, locally. She enjoyed travel in Germany, Holland, Scandinavia, Russia and the Philippines as well as various locations in the United States. All of her travels, education and service opportunities broadened her view of the world and of humanity. She cultivated a balance between the spiritual and professional dimensions of her life.
Phyllis will be remembered fondly as an aunt, cousin, teacher and friend. She shared her gifts, abilities and life experiences in ways that left a positive impact on everyone who knew and loved her.
Family and friends will gather for visitation and reflection Monday, May 6, 2019 from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen.
Interment will follow at Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Fry, David O.
December 6, 1938 - February 7, 2019
David O. Fry, 80, of Ligonier, died at 9:10 am on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his residence, after a brief illness. He was born on December 6, 1938 in Hutchinson, KS, to David D. and Ola (Bontrager) Fry. On March 16, 1961, in LaGrange County, he married Mattie Irene Yoder; she survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are three daughters, Edna (Daniel) Lehman of Topeka, Eileen (Henry) Eash of Millersburg, Maryann (Joe) Otto of Topeka; seven sons, Danny (Sue) Fry of Topeka, Lavern (Katherine) Fry, Orlie (Ada) Fry, Melvin (Pauline) Fry, Andrew (Mary) Fry, Harvey (Vera) Fry, Freeman (Ruth Ann) Fry all of Ligonier; 63 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ada (Alvin) Lambright, Ida (Jonas) Miller both of Topeka, Iva (Alton) Yoder of Goshen; seven brothers, Glen (Anna) Fry, Vern (Wilma) Fry, Paul (Elsie) Fry all of Topeka, Harvey (Lydia Ann) Fry of Ligonier, Jacob (Susie) Fry of Topeka, Ira (Alma) Fry of Middlebury, Danny Jay Fry of Gary.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Orva Fry; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren.
David did horse shoeing and was a farmer. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Friday, February 8 and all day Saturday, February 9 at the Freeman Fry residence, 11700 N. 400 W., Ligonier. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Sunday, February 10 also at the Freeman Fry residence. Services will be conducted by the home ministers. Burial will be in Clearspring Cemetery, Topeka. Miller Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
Fry, Rosemary Blosser
March 8, 1933 - September 9, 2019
Rosemary Fry, 86 of Goshen died Monday, September 9, 2019 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born March 8, 1933 in Ishpeming, Michigan to John Mark and Ella Mabel (Breckbill) Blosser.
On July 28, 1956 she married Paul Fry in Goshen. He died March 8, 2015.
She is survived by two sons, Michael (Lynne) Fry of Marietta, Georgia and Brian (Denise) Fry of Peoria, Arizona; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Young of Berne.
Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcia Fry, and three brothers, Paul, Fred and John Blosser.
Mrs. Fry taught at West Goshen and Parkside Elementary Schools for many years. She was a long time member of North Goshen Mennonite Church and was a current member at College Mennonite Church.
Cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory. Services will be at a later date at College Mennonite Church.
Memorial gifts may be directed to College Mennonite Church.
Fry, Wilma E. Eash
July 21, 1935 - December 29, 2019
Wilma E. Fry, 84, of Topeka, died at 1:15 pm on Sunday, December 29, at her residence. She was born on July 21, 1935 in LaGrange County to Erwin S. and Elizabeth (Lambright) Eash. On March 17, 1955 in LaGrange County she married Vern D. Fry, he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are five daughters, Carolyn (Mervin) Eash of Topeka, Dorothy (Jake) Petersheim of Wolcottville, Norma (Freeman) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Leona (Wayne) Miller of Topeka, Verda (Leroy) Miller of Wolcottville; two sons, Wayne (Sue Ann) Fry of Ligonier, Dean (Mary) Fry of Ligonier; 29 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna (Perry) Yoder of Bloomfield, IA, Rosa (Albert) Yoder of Topeka.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Harvey, Amos, Ora, Sammie and Ervin Eash; five sisters, Alice Eash, Susie Eash, Millie Yoder, Lizzie Mast, and Ida Eash; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Wilma was a homemaker and member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Monday, December 30, and all day Tuesday, December 31, at the family's residence, 7385 W. 600 S., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Wednesday, January 1, at the Lavon Yoder residence, 7750 W. 600 S., Topeka. Services will be conducted by Bishop Ervin Lehman and the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.