An expanded obituary project of
MennObits. Includes additional information of obituaries
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individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by
Thelma Martin.
2023
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Yoder, Aden J. (Rev.)
April 19, 1925 - April 4, 2023
Rev. Aden J. Yoder, 97, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born April 19, 1925 in Kokomo to Jacob and Lovina (Helmuth) Yoder.
On June 23, 1950, he married Helen J. Kandel in Millersburg, Ohio.
In March 1953 he was ordained as a pastor in the Mennonite Church. He pastored churches in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois for 35 years. He also served as secretary of the Ohio Mennonite Conference for several years and on the Goshen College Board of Overseers for ten years. After his retirement, he worked in College Relations for Goshen College.
He had three years of college before he married and always said he was going to graduate from Goshen College before he turned 50. In the fall of 1974, he moved the family to Goshen and became a college student while his wife worked in the Greencroft kitchen. His oldest daughter was married, and his oldest son was a freshman at Hesston College. In the spring of 1975, one day before his 50th birthday, Aden graduated from Goshen College.
He and Helen were blessed with four children, Cheryl (Art) Neuenschwanderof Orville, Ohio, Steve (Randa Moyers Hendricks) Yoder of Broadway, Virginia, Twila (Dean) Eshleman of Middlebury, and Tim (Jane Grove) Yoder of Goshen; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Sam, John and Clarence and three sisters, Tillie Nauraine, Elizabeth Yoder and Ann Showalter.
Aden’s wit, charm, patience, kindness, foresight and humility truly defined him as the person he was.
Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Clinton Frame Church, where he was a member. An 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, memorial service will be conducted at the church with grandson, Pastor Matt Yoder, officiating.
A private graveside service and burial will be at Clinton Frame Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to Goshen College.
Yoder, Austin Daniel
November 10, 1995 - September 28, 2023
Austin Daniel Yoder, 27, of Cromwell, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.
Austin was born November 10, 1995, in Goshen to Eugene & Loretta (Troyer) Yoder.
Along with his parents, he is survived by seven siblings, Amber Lynn (Andrew) Skaggs, Topeka, Bailey Eugene Yoder, San Diego, California, Bridgette Noel and Carmen Jane Yoder, both from Topeka, Dalton Dane, Easton Corbin and Finnley Augustus Monroe Yoder, reside at home with parents in Cromwell.
He is preceded in death by a sibling, Corbin Eli Yoder.
Austin will forever be remembered for his undoubted selflessness, the way in which he put many others needs in place of his own, the dependable nature he presented and continued to exude with every interaction, his creative passion for woodworking/ homemade projects, his helping hand throughout the years with the family farm and his distinctive humble character.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.
There will be an hour of visitation Friday, October 6, 2023, from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m., funeral service at Riverview Christian Fellowship, 69212 US 131, White Pigeon, Michigan.
Burial will follow at Townline Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Any memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Mental Health America or Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
Yoder, Clara J.
March 14, 1960 - March 19, 2023
Clara J. Yoder 63, of Millersburg, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 following a brief illness. She was the special needs daughter of Jonas N. and Ella L. (Yoder) Yoder, born on March 14, 1960. Clara was a student at the Holmes County Training Center for many years and worked at the Special Hearts Workshop the last 2 1/2 years. She attended the Amish Church.
She is survived by her father Jonas and her 10 siblings, Robert (Adah) Yoder of Millersburg, Ada (late Martin) Yoder of Medina, NY, Aaron (Katie) Yoder of Millersburg, Daniel (Wilma) Yoder of Medina, NY, Mary (Roy) Raber of Millersburg, David (Emily) Yoder of Shreve, Reuben (Catherine) Yoder of Dundee, Aden Yoder of the home, Joseph (Betty) Yoder of the home, Esther (Robert) Yoder of Apple Creek; and 69 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ella; a stillborn sister; and a brother-in-law, Martin Yoder.
Funeral services will be held at the Allen R. Raber residence, 6950 TR 362, Millersburg, on Tuesday, March 21, at 9:00 AM with Bishop Aaron A. Hershberger officiating. Burial will follow in the Yoder Cemetery. Friends may call at the Allen R. Raber residence after 2 PM on Sunday and anytime after 10 AM on Monday. A special thank you to Ohio's Hospice LifeCare for their support.
Miller Funeral Care – Walnut Creek, OH.
Yoder, David J.
September 7, 1936 - April 9, 2023
David J. Yoder, 86, of Middlebury, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family, at 1:22 pm on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on September 7, 1936, in Elkhart to Jerry and Mary (Mast) Yoder. On October 16, 1965, at First Mennonite Church he married Jan Schrock, she survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are a son, Jay (Sara Miller) Yoder of Goshen; two daughters, Teri (Matt) Friesen of Independence, OR, and Alyce (Larry) Bartel of Hesston, KS; four grandsons, Nick and Noah Friesen, Sam and Will Bartel; two brothers, Lloyd (Katie) Yoder of Millersburg, Wilbur (Wilma) Yoder of Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lisa Kaye Yoder; sister, Ida Miller; five brothers, William, Mel, Harley, John and, Jerry, Jr. Yoder.
Dave had begun his working career in construction and then began working in the RV industry. He worked for 29 years at Carriage Inc., Millersburg, working most of his career in the parts and warranty department. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury and he enjoyed sulky horse racing. He threw horseshoes for the past several years competing both in area leagues and at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.
Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 and 5:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, April 13, at First Mennonite Church, 203 E Lawrence St, Middlebury. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 10:00 am funeral service on Friday, April 14, also at the church. Services will be conducted by ministers Phil Yoder and Lloyd Yoder. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to the memorial fund at First Mennonite Church. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Yoder, Edna E.
December 24, 1956 - December 6, 2023
Edna E. Yoder, 66, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her home.
Edna was born December 24, 1956 in Holmes County to Emanuel and Malinda (Mast) Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
She is survived by her niece and caretaker, Esther Yoder of the home; brothers, Ervin Yoder of Big Prairie, and Noah (Ella) Yoder of Howard; and her sister, Fannie (David) Troyer of Hillsboro.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Sarah and Katie Yoder, and a sister-in-law, Dora Yoder.
A funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, at the residence, 7679 Flack Rd. Howard, 43028. Bishop Paul Raber will officiate. Burial will follow in Troyer Cemetery. Family and friends may call at any time. The Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the family. fischerfuneralhome.com
Yoder, Edna J.
June 11, 1951 - May 14, 2023
Edna J. Yoder, age 71, of Milford, IN, and formerly of Sugarcreek, OH, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 11:50 pm at John and Ada Hochstetler’s residence, where she was cared for since January 2022. She was born on June 11, 1951 in Millersburg, OH to Joseph R. and Emma E. (Schlabach) Yoder.
Edna was a member of Sharon Conservative Mennonite Church in Sugarcreek, OH and she never married. She worked as a baker at the Dutch Valley Restaurant. Edna enjoyed spending time with her many nieces and nephews as well as her great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and great great nephew.
Surviving are her siblings: Laura J. Yoder of Sugarcreek, OH; Verba Johnson of New Philadelphia, OH; Anna (Henry) Kline of Millersburg, OH; Robert Yoder of Dover, OH; Mabel J. Yoder of Sugarcreek, OH; Elsie (Delbert) Borkholder of Nappanee, IN; Esther (John) Borkholder also of Nappanee; Ada (John) Hochstetler of Milford, IN; a brother-in-law Eli L. Schrock of Sugarcreek, OH; sister-in-law Linda (Jim) Karcher of Dover, OH; and sister-in-law Mary Ellen Yoder of New Philadelphia, OH.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Emma Schrock and Mary Ann Hochstetler; brothers, Emanuel, Melvin, and Joseph Jr.; brother-in-laws Harley Hochstetler and Harold (Bud) Johnson; sister-in-law Sharon Yoder; and 2 stillborn nieces.
Visitation will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Sharon Mennonite Church in Sugarcreek OH (1717 CR 140, Sugarcreek, OH 44681). A funeral will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10am also at the church. Burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery, Sugarcreek. Arrangements are with Smith & Varns Funeral Home, 115 Andreas Drive NE, Sugarcreek, OH 44681.
Yoder, Edna J. Miller
December 22, 1932 - January 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edna J. Yoder, age 90, on January 20, 2023. Edna was born in Wayne County on December 22, 1932, to the late Joseph J.C. and Emma E. Miller.
She was married to the late Andy S. Yoder on November 3, 1955, and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Edna is survived by her six daughters: Emma and Elizabeth of Orrville, Ada and Mary of Apple Creek, Edna of Florida, and Anna (David) Miller of the home. She is also survived by her four sons: Joe of Fredericksburg, Sam of Marion, Abe (Miriam), and Daniel (Miriam) both of Fredericksburg. Edna was blessed with 18 grandchildren: LeAnna, Laura (Tim), Kevin (Naomi), Deborah (Aaron), Adam, Ian, Timothy, Brian, Jeffrey, Jessica, Anthony, Jeremy, Andrew, Maria, Alan, Marion, Mark, and Malinda. She also had 8 great-grandchildren: Jenna, ElliAna, Alaina, Hannah, Lilah, Gabriel, Aaron, and TJ. Edna is also survived by her sister-in-law Ada Kaufman of Walnut Creek, Clara Yoder of Mt. Hope, and Anna (Abe) Yoder of Fredericksburg.
In addition to her husband and parents, Edna was preceded in death by her son Andy, and two grandsons Chuck and James, sister-in-law Malinda Schlabach, and brothers-in-law Dan, Eli, and Ammon.
Viewing will be held at Ada and Mary's, 2549 S Carr Rd, Apple Creek, OH 44606 anytime after 1 pm on Saturday and anytime on Sunday.
Funeral services will be held at Ada and Mary's, 2549 S Carr Rd, Apple Creek, OH 44606, on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9 am with Bishop Joe D. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Erb Cemetery, East Union Township, Wayne County. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling the arrangements.
Special thanks to Life Care Hospice and Shady Lawn Nursing Home for their care and support.
Edna will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but her memory will live on in their hearts forever. May she rest in peace.
Yoder, Edward Alan
June 9, 1961 - January 17, 2023
Edward “Ed” Alan Yoder 61, of Arthur, Illinois died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his residence.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 20,2023 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, Arthur, Illinois with Pastor Glen Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. at the Church. Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ed was born June 9, 1961 in Tuscola, Illinois the son of Christian E. and Katie Ann (Kuhns) Yoder.
He is survived by his daughter, Megan Nicole Winskill of Atwood, Illinois; 2 brothers, Dwight Lee Yoder of Arthur; Clifford Jay (Doris) Yoder of Sullivan; sister, Joyce Elaine Bisbee of Avon Lake, Ohio; granddaughter, Serenity Winskill of Atwood. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Carolyn Kay Yoder.
Ed was a graduate of Arthur High School Class of 1979. He attended Lakeland Junior College for 2 years. He then received a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Economics from Southern Illinois University.
Ed was a farmer and member of the Arthur Mennonite Church.
Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels.
Yoder, Edward M.
December 12, 1931 – March 15, 2023
Edward M. Yoder 91, of Kalona, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 following a short battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at East Union Mennonite Church on 560th Street near Kalona, Iowa. The service will be available via Livestream at Beatty Peterseim Facebook or You Tube pages. Burial will follow the service. Visitation will be at the East Union Mennonite Church on Monday, March 20th, 2023, from 3-7 PM at the East Union Mennonite Church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be given to East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona Volunteer Fire Department, Kalona First Responders, and Pleasantview Home Building Fund.
Edward M. Yoder was born near Weatherford, Oklahoma on December 12, 1931, the son of Mose W and Barbara (Bender) Yoder. The family moved to Oregon when Ed was 5 years old and moved again to Iowa City, Iowa at age 15 and resided there until he was called to 1-W service in Chicago at Alexian Hospital. After discharge he moved back to the Iowa farm and started working for his brother Earl in construction.
On February 23, 1956, he was united in marriage to Anna A Bontrager in Arthur, Illinois. The couple celebrated 67 years together. After the wedding, Ed and Anna moved back to Iowa City and lived until 1970, when the family moved to Kalona where Edward managed Kalona Builders Supply Co and eventually purchased the business in 1980. He retired in 2017 and his son Clair took over the business. Edward was an active member of East Union Mennonite Church where he served as trustee, usher, elder, Sunday school teacher and MYF sponsor.
Edward was a member of the Kalona Volunteer Fire Department for 31 years and served on the Kalona City Council for eight years. He was also a charter member of the Optimist Club of Kalona and served as chairman of the board of the Iowa Lumberman’s Association. Edward was an avid Hawkeye fan, and his other interests included fishing, golfing, hunting, wood working, traveling, and spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife Anna of Kalona, and their three children: Clair (Lorna) Yoder of Kalona, Julie Yoder of Tiffin, IA, and Warren (Emily) Yoder of Kalona and two grandchildren, Molly and Mose Yoder. Also surviving are three siblings, Emery Yoder and wife Pauline of Nappanee, IN, Barbara Miller and husband Devon of Bremen, IN, and Irvin Yoder and wife Shirley of Nappanee, IN, and four sisters-in-law; Maggie Yoder (Paul), Becky Yoder (Sam), Esther Yoder (Mose), and Treva Yoder (Tobe), and many nieces and nephews.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Jacob Yoder, and siblings, Lena, Paul, Earl and his wife Edna, Morris and his wife Jean, Sam, Mose, Tobe, and Mary and her husband Amzy Miller.
The family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of love and support shown to them at this time of loss. A special thanks to the East Union Mennonite Church for your hospitality and kindness.
Yoder, Elsie D. Kurtz
April 4, 1967 - April 25, 2023
Elsie D. Yoder, 56, of 17195 Harrison Road, Navarre, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Millersburg on April 4, 1967 to the late Daniel M. and Esther R. (Miller) Kurtz and married Jacob J. Yoder Jr. on May 25, 1995 and he survives.
She was a member of Bethel Fellowship Church near Berlin.
In addition to her husband, Jr., she is survived by a daughter, Noelle Joy Yoder of the home; special niece, JoAnna (Owen) Yoder and their four daughters; five brothers and three sisters, Gideon (Sharon) Kurtz of Colorado, Aden (Nora) Kurtz of Dundee, David (Ada) Kurtz of Fredericksburg, Lester (Lisa) Kurtz of Glenmont, Sarah (late Mony) Mast of Fredericksburg, Nettie ( late Andrew) Yoder of Fredericksburg and Esther (John Jr.) Miller of Millersburg; sister-in-law, Carolyn (late Eli) Kurtz of Arizona.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Joy Yoder; a brother, Eli Kurtz; and brothers-in-law, Mony Mast and Andrew Yoder.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Bethel Fellowship Church, 4183 State Route 39, Millersburg. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 6-8:00 pm and Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, all at the Bethel Fellowship Church. Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling the arrangements.
The family would like to thank Ohio's Hospice LifeCare and the friends, neighbors and family for their care and support through out Elsie's illness.
Yoder, Elsie J. Kauffman
August 1, 1928 - April 15, 2023
Elsie J. (Kauffman) Yoder, 94, of Arcola, Illinois passed away at 5:50 P.M. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Bennie Schrock residence, 163 North County Road 200 East, Arcola, Illinois. Bishop David J. Otto will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery in rural Arthur, IL. Visitation will be held any time after 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 16, 2023, and any time after 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 17, 2023, all at Bennie Schrock’s residence. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Elsie was born on August 1, 1928, to Joel J. and Katie Ann (Schlabach) Kauffman. She married Noah J. Yoder on October 14, 1959. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2005. They lived in Holy Matrimony for 56 years, 6 months, and 6 days.
Elsie is survived by two sons, and one daughter, Eli Yoder and his wife Annie Marie of Arcola, IL, Raymond Yoder and his wife Verna of Fredericksburg, OH, and Mary Yoder, at home, Arcola, IL; four grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ellen Lee and her husband Lester of Arthur, IL; two brothers-in-law, Harvey Kuhns of Tuscola, IL and Dannie Otto and his wife Fannie (Miller) of Tuscola, IL, and one sister-in-law, Anna (Bontrager) Kauffman of LaGrange, IN.
Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one grandson, Andrew Yoder, four brothers, and six sisters.
Elsie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Yoder, Elva M.
May 26, 1925 - December 9, 2023
Elva M. Yoder, 98, of Goshen passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born May 26, 1925 in North Lima, Ohio to William Ray and Emma (Horst) Yoder. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Verna Irene Yoder, Ruth Eva Yoder and Elsie Viola Yoder; a brother, Robert Henry Yoder; and a cousin, Sara VonGunten.
Elva was a 1943 graduate of North Lima Schools. In 1948 she began attending “Winter Bible School”, a six-week Bible course, in Canton, Ohio. She would attend each winter for five years.
This led her to work for Mennonite Publishing House, Scottdale, PA; primarily working with the “Gospel Herald” publication. After 42 years of service, Elva retired and moved to the Greencroft Community in Goshen in 1994.
At Greencroft she remained active, completing over 9000 hours of volunteer work. She enjoyed participating in activities, made many dear friends, both residents and staff alike. She was known for her kindness and dry sense of humor.
She is survived by cousins, Amy and Kent VonGunten Clemens of Ellicott City, Maryland, Doug and Jolene VonGunten of Goshen, who also served as a “granddaughter” and caretaker, Peter VonGunten and Melissa Longley of Niles, Michigan.
A funeral service is planned for Thursday, December 21, 2023 at North Goshen Mennonite Church, where she was a member. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the 11 a.m. service, led by Pastor Nick King.
Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be directed to North Goshen Mennonite Church; https://www.northgoshenmc.org/ or Mennonite Mission Network; https://www.mennonitemission.net/.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Yoder, Emma D. Yoder
February 8, 1936 - January 10, 2023
Emma D. Yoder, 86, of 8105 Hoy Road, Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born near Millersburg on Feb. 8, 1936 to the late David J.C. and Malinda (Troyer) Yoder and married Raymond M. Yoder on Dec. 11, 1958. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2001. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
She will be missed by her children, Leroy (Laura) Yoder of Wooster, Freda (Perry) Miller of Fredericksburg, Vernon Yoder of the home, Wayne (Clara) Yoder of Fredericksburg, Wilma (Christ) Miller of Fredericksburg, Irene (Eli) Hostetler of Apple Creek and Ruby (Roman) Troyer and Robert (Irene) Yoder both of Jonesville, KY; 38 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Katie (the late John) Detweiler and Edna Yoder; 3 brothers, Joe (Lydia Ann) Yoder, Eli (Ada Marie) Yoder and David Jr. (Elsie) Yoder; 2 sisters-in-law, Emma (the late Andy) Yoder and Mozell (the late Atlee) Yoder and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond, a son, Mervin, 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters, Lovina Schlabach, Amanda Miller, Anna Billheimer and Mary Ann Mast and brothers, Andy and Atlee Yoder.
Services will be Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at the Perry Miller residence, 8383 Hoy Road, Fredericksburg with Bishop Leon Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Yoder Cemetery, Prairie Township. Friends may call anytime at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday and anytime on Thursday at the Miller residence. Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg is handling arrangements. The family extends a special thanks to Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice for all their assistance.
Yoder, Erma C. Yoder
June 12, 1966 - January 18, 2023
Erma C. Yoder, 56, of Topeka, (district: 32-1), died at 11:23 am on Wednesday, January 18, [2023] at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis; from complications of a lung disease. She was born on June 12, 1966, in LaGrange County to Chris and Katie (Beachy) Yoder. On September 19, 1985, in LaGrange County, she married Maynard Lee Yoder, he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are five daughters, Karen (John) Schrock of Shipshewana, Darlene (Ervin) Gingerich of Topeka, Rosetta (Jarin) Miller of Topeka, Norma (Darin) Mullet of Millersburg, Linda Yoder (special friend, Marcus Troyer) of Topeka; six sons, LaVern (Amanda) Yoder of Shipshewana, Calvin (Brenda) Yoder of Topeka, Dennis (Darlene) Yoder of Topeka, LaVon (Doris) Yoder of Millersburg, Maynard, Jr. Yoder (special friend, Janna Chupp) of Topeka, Glen Yoder of Topeka; 31 grandchildren; mother, Katie Yoder of Shipshewana; six brothers, Glen (Vera) Yoder of Shipshewana, Gerald (Darla) Yoder of Goshen, LaVern (Kathy) Yoder of Middlebury, Marlin (Mary Alice) Yoder of Shipshewana, Levi (Cheryle) Yoder of Shipshewana, Christy Jr. (Ruth Ann) Yoder of Shipshewana; three sisters, Rosemary (Allen) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Waneta (Wilbur) Nisley of Goshen, Vera (Larry) Yoder of Shipshewana; brother-in-law, Ervin (JoAnna) Miller of Ligonier.
She was preceded in death by her father; a sister, Velda Miller; and a niece, Melissa Miller.
Erma was a homemaker and member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Friday, January 20, and all day Saturday, January 21, at the family's residence, 7640 W. 500 S., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Sunday, January 22, at the Marlin Yoder residence, 7585 W. 500 S., Topeka. Services will be conducted by Bishop Vernon Yoder and the home ministers. Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Topeka.
Yoder, Esther Marie Yoder
July 22, 1964 - October 1, 2023
Esther Marie Yoder, age 59 of Bremen, IN, passed away at 10:43 am on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Goshen General Hospital after an 8-year battle with cancer. She was born on July 22, 1964 in Fredricksburg, OH to Ervin E. and Betty Mae (Troyer) Yoder. Esther was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and on December 25, 1985 she married Robert Lee Yoder in Fredricksburg, OH.
She is survived by her husband Robert Yoder of Bremen; 7 children: Paul (Wilma) Yoder of Plymouth, IN, Steven Ray Yoder, of Bremen, Ruby (Matthew) Plank of Bourbon, IN, Edna (Gary) Borkholder of Nappanee, IN, Naomi (Joseph) Borkholder of Plymouth, Ruth (Leon) Bontrager of Nappanee, and Gilbert (Kara) Yoder of Bremen; 22 grandchildren; 7 siblings: Naomi (Paul) Yoder of Fredricksburg, OH, Roy (Mary) Yoder of Libby, MT, Carol (John) Yoder of Townville, PA, Clara (Denny) Slabaugh of Nappanee, DeWayne (Laura) Yoder of Millersburg, OH, Sandra (Mark) Yoder of Trout Creek, MT, Ervin Yoder Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Trish Yoder of Millersburg, OH.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ray Yoder.
Visitation will be held after 2 pm on both Monday, October 2, 2023 and Tuesday, October, 3, 2023 and a funeral service will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, all at the family residence (6668 Cedar Rd, Bremen, IN). Home ministries of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate and burial will take place in Cedar Road Cemetery.
Yoder, Glenn Jay
September 25, 1941 - March 2, 2023
Glenn Jay Yoder, 81, of Middlebury, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:26 am on Thursday, March 2, [2023] at his residence. He was born on September 25, 1941, in Goshen, to Truman and Ruth (Byler) Yoder. On June 23, 1962, in Clinton Frame Church, he married Rebecca "Becky" Eash; she survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are a daughter, Lisa (Craig) Pratt of Middlebury; daughter-in-law, RaeLyn Yoder of Tulsa, OK; three grandchildren, Mason, Logan, and Brody Pratt; two sisters, Janet (Paul) Slabaugh of Jimtown, Janice Abbey of Long Island, NY; a brother, Dean (Fannie) Yoder of Middlebury.
He was preceded in death by parents; a son, Brent Yoder; and a brother, Delbert Yoder.
Glenn had worked as a car salesman for 40 years, working for many different dealerships; he enjoyed his time selling Cadillacs the most. After being married, he became a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. He has been a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church, Dunlap since 1970. He enjoyed bowling, coin collecting, and riding motorcycle. Later in life he enjoyed riding his motorized bike, which he would often be seen riding around town.
Visitation will be from 1:00 - 5:00 pm on Saturday March 11, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 South Main Street Middlebury. Funeral services will follow visitation beginning at 6:00 pm also on Saturday at the funeral home. His service will be lived streamed and a link will be available on Glenn's webpage at millerstewartfuneralhome.com. Services will be conducted by Interim Pastors Rachel Nafziger Hartzler and Becky Helmuth. Memorials may be given to Elara Hospice.
Yoder, Gordon R.
September 29, 1925 - January 30, 2023
Gordon R. Yoder, 97, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.
He was born Sept. 29, 1925, in Columbiana, Ohio, to Noah B. and Florence (Hendricks) Yoder.
On Oct. 1, 1948, he married Esther A. Detwiler in Willmington, Pennsylvania.
Gordon is survived by three children, Diane (Bob) Hershberger, and Sanford (Julie) Yoder, both of Elkhart, and Thomas (Margaret Delaney) Yoder, Grand Junction, Colorado; six grandchildren, Jason Hershberger, Jaime Hershberger, Jordan (Destiny Behny) Hershberger, Jennifer (Jordan Shaw) Hershberger, Katy (Ben) Holdread and Kelly (Josh) Hooley; and five great-grandchildren, Taylor and Violet Holdread, Hudson and Maven Hooley, and Trig Hershberger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Michael Yoder; and a brother, William Yoder.
Gordon was a 1943 graduate of North Lima High School, Lima, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 as a signalman. Following his military service, he attended Goshen College. He worked for St. Joe Valley Bank for 18 years working his way up to vice president.
He then returned to Goshen College and worked in the Office of College Development from 1972 until his retirement in 2004.
Gordon was a member of College Mennonite Church, where services will be held at a later date.
His cremated remains will be buried at Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the Goshen College Marine Biology Program.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Yoder, Henry H.
September 22, 1956 - September 29, 2023
Henry H. Yoder, 67, of LaGrange, (district: 46), died at 11:30 pm on Friday, September 29 [2023] at his residence, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on September 22, 1956, in Elkhart, to Henry C. and Susan (Knepp) Yoder. On September 20, 1978, in LaGrange, he married Edna Ellen Beechy, she survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are two daughters, Ida Carolyn (Melvin) Fry of Topeka, Doris (Arlen) Borkholder of Nappanee; five sons, Samuel (Joann) Yoder of Middlebury, Dannie (Glenda) Yoder of Arcola, IL, David (Jennifer) Yoder, Marion Yoder both of Fort Wayne, Marvin Yoder of Wolcottville; 17 grandchildren; six sisters, Anna Mae (Joe) Borntrager of Shawano, WI, Ruby (Alvin) Schrock of Middlebury, Lizzie (Lee) Weaver of Topeka, Katie Alice Reiling of LaGrange, Wilma (Homer) Miller of Shipshewana, Cora Miller of Millersburg; five brothers, Tobie (LeAnna) Yoder of Middlebury, John Yoder of Sarasota, FL, Daniel (Mary Etta) Yoder of LaGrange, Enos (Lizzie Mae) Yoder of Millersburg, Levi (Clara) Yoder of Middlebury; sister-in-law, Esther Yoder of Middlebury.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Chris and Eli Yoder; sister-in-law, Norma Jean Yoder; brother-in-law, Roy Miller.
Henry worked at Jayco for 30 years and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 1 and all-day Monday, October 2 at the family residence, 2045 N. 450 W., LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Tuesday, October 3 at the Anthony Miller residence, 2030 N. 450 W., LaGrange. Services will be conducted by Bishop Mark Kramer and the home ministers. Burial will be in East Barren Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Yoder, Herman R.
November 2, 1934 - October 31, 2023
Herman R. Yoder, age 88 of Nappanee, IN, died at 2:55 pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his residence after complications from a stroke. He was born on November 2, 1934 in Nappanee, IN to Isaac and Mattie (Mullet) Yoder. Herman married Fern Stutzman on February 2, 1956. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2016.
Herman was a lifelong Nappanee area resident and worked locally for many years in the RV industry, retiring in 1993. In retirement he drove for the Amish. Herman was a member of Berea Christian Fellowship.
He is survived by 6 children: Carolyn Yoder, Elkhart, Sharon White, Nappanee, Karen Kamanzi, Nappanee, Keith (Cheryl) Yoder, Nappanee, Galen Yoder, Nappanee, and Lynn Yoder, Warsaw; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and 12 siblings: Roman Yoder, Willis Yoder, Ura Yoder, Lester Yoder, Ezra Yoder, Clara Yoder, Esther Slabaugh, Fannie Graber, Emma Slabaugh, Suzie Yoder, Barbara Graber and Edna Yoder.
Visitation will be held from 12-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at Berea Christian Fellowship (504 N. Main St., Nappanee) and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, November 4th also at Berea Christian Fellowship. Burial will follow in Berea Christian Fellowship Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Herman’s name can be given to Berea Christian Fellowship. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
Yoder, Ida Irene Miller
August 19, 1943 - July 5, 2023
Ida Irene Yoder, 79, of Topeka, (district: 33), died at 11:30 am on Wednesday, July 5, [2023] at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1943, in Noble County, to Eli and Anna (Fry) Miller. On September 24, 1964, in Noble County, she married Daniel M. Yoder, he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are six daughters, Carol Yoder, Susan (Norman) Miller both of Topeka, Doris (Glen) Miller of Shipshewana, Loretta (Floyd) Lehman, Rosetta (Dennis) Lambright both of Topeka, Becky (Dave) Stutzman of Middlebury; three sons, Kenneth (Tami) Yoder of Ligonier, Eugene (Loretta) Yoder of Cromwell, Monroe (Anika) Yoder of Fort Wayne; 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Bontrager of LaGrange; two brothers, Howard (Etta) Miller, Floyd (Clara) Miller both of Ligonier; sister-in-law, Martha Miller of Ligonier; brother-in-law, Olen Hochstetler of Kokomo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Corbin Eli Yoder; great-grandson, Jordan Dale Lambright; brother, Elva Miller; two sisters, Mary Pauline Fry and Loretta Hochstetler.
Ida was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 3:00 pm on Friday, July 7 and all-day Saturday, July 8 at the family residence, 5255 S. 900 W., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 9 also at the family residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop LaVern Lambright and the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements.
Yoder, Jonas D.
July 5, 1933 - January 31, 2023
Jonas D. Yoder 89, of 3593 SR 557, Baltic, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1933 to the late Dan J. and Sarah (Miller) Yoder. On December 9, 1954 he married Ella J. Raber who survives. Jonas was a retired farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church where he was ordained as minister May 9, 1973.
In addition to his wife Ella he is survived by his children, Lydia Mae Yoder of the home, Leona (Delon) Miller of Sugarcreek, Dennis (Mary) Yoder of Holmesville, Sara Ann (Duane) Miller of Baltic, James (Naomi) Yoder of the home, Rhoda (Eric) Kline of Sugarcreek; 21 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Eli (late Emma) Yoder of Michigan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Susie (Rube) Erb and Anna (Noah) Yoder; and one brother, Joe D. (Susie) Yoder.
Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday, February 3, at 9:00 AM with Bishop Allen J. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Yoder Cemetery located on the family farm. Friends may call at the home after 2 PM on Wednesday and any time on Thursday. A special thank you to all the neighbors for their assistance and to Community Hospice for their care.
Miller Funeral Care – Walnut Creek, OH 330-893-2273.
Yoder, Katie A. Miller
September 19, 1944 - August 28, 2023
Katie A. Yoder, 78, of 10321 State Route 141, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 passed away peacefully from an apparent heart attack on Monday, August 28, 2023.
Katie was born on September 19, 1944 to the late Abe E. and Anna (Weaver) Miller. On May 17, 1977, she married Andy J. H. Yoder who survives. She was a homemaker and a member of the old order Amish church.
In addition to her husband Andy, she is survived by a daughter, Anna of the home; two brothers; four sisters; and one sister-in-law.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons; two daughters; and one brother.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Yoder home with Bishop Crist Miller officiating. Burial will be in Troyer Cemetery. Friends may call at the Yoder home after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Arrangements are handled by Willis Funeral Home.
Yoder, Katie Mae Miller
October 28, 1941 - March 15, 2023
Katie Mae Yoder, 81, of LaGrange, (district: 5), died at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 15 [2023] at her residence, from an aneurysm. She was born on October 28, 1941, in Middlebury, to Sam J. R. and Mable (Schlabach) Miller. On December 7, 1961, in Middlebury, she married Alvin T. Yoder, he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are three sons, Samuel Ray (Amanda Sue) Yoder of Howe, Kenneth (Rosa) Yoder of Middlebury, Steven (Ruth) Yoder of LaGrange; five daughters, LeEtta (Fred) Yoder of Middlebury, LaVerda (Lester) Yoder of Shipshewana, Susan (Joseph) Lambright, Mary Esther (Ervin) Mishler, Ruth Anna (Steven) Troyer all of Lagrange; 55 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Polly Anna (Glen) Bontrager of Topeka, Susie (Delbert) Weaver of LaGrange; two brothers, Jacob (Edna Marie) Miller of LaGrange, Alvin (Mary) Miller of Middlebury; sister-in-law, Susie Miller of Dalton, WI.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Daniel Troyer; brother, Ora Miller.
Katie Mae was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed birdwatching, especially cardinals, sewing and gardening.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Friday, March 17 and all-day Saturday, March 18 at the Ervin Mishler residence, 3080 N. 200 E., LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Sunday, March 19 also at the Ervin Mishler residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop David Beechy and the home ministers. Burial will be in Bloomfield Cemetery, LaGrange.
Yoder, Lora Mae
November 27, 1951 - April 29, 2023
Lora Mae Yoder, age 71, of Nappanee, passed away at 2:00 am, Saturday, April 29, 2023 at her residence. She had been ill for 6 weeks. Lora Mae was born November 27, 1951 to Earl D. and Mary L. (Stutzman) Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and had worked at T.J. Snuggles in Bremen for 50 years.
Surviving are 3 sisters, Etta Fern (Henry) Bontrager, Topeka, Eva Miller, Sue (Arlen) Miller, both of Nappanee; 2 brothers, Lyle D. (Kathryn) Yoder, Nappanee, Dr. Harley W. (Dr. Starla Graber) Yoder, Elkhart; and 13 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Diane, brother, Lamar, and brother-in-law, Harry L. Miller.
Family and friends may call after 2 pm, Sunday, April 30, 2023 and all day Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Merlin Miller residence, 11056 N 650 W, Nappanee. Funeral Services will be at 9:30 am, Tuesday, May 2nd at the Miller residence. Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate and burial will be in Graber Cemetery.
Yoder, Marissa Dawn
June 22, 2023 - June 22, 2023
Marissa Dawn Yoder, infant daughter of Karl and Eva (Slabaugh) Yoder, of Ligonier, (District 34-2), died at 4:20 am on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Parkview Hospital, LaGrange. She was born on June 22, 2023, at 12:15 am at New Eden Care Center, Topeka.
Survivors in addition to her parents are sister, Alayna Kate Yoder; grandparents, Leonard and Elizabeth Yoder of Topeka and Ernest and Marlene Slabaugh of Milford; great-grandparents, Carolyn Yoder of Topeka, Vernon and Mary Edna Miller of Topeka, Eva Burkholder of Nappanee and Rosa Slabaugh of Bremen; great great-grandmother, Ruby Yoder of Topeka; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Nathan Yoder; great-grandfathers, Orla Yoder, Walter Jr. Burkholder, and Elmer Slabaugh; great uncle, Norman Miller; great great-grandfather, Felty Yoder.
Visitation will be from 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm on Saturday, June 24, at the Dewayne and Edna Yoder residence, 6975 S. 1100 W. Millersburg. Funeral services will be at 2:30 pm on Saturday, June 24, at the same residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Freeman L. Eash and the home ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.
Yoder, Mary Ann Troyer
May 3, 1940 - August 16, 2023
Mary Ann Yoder 83, of 8478 TR 615, Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 after suffering a stroke five days prior. She was born on May 3, 1940 to the late Mose and Amanda (Yoder) Troyer. On May 11, 1965 she married Noah L. Yoder who survives.
Mary Ann was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, working in her flower beds and gardening. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
In addition to her husband Noah she is survived by her five children, David (Marilyn) Yoder of Wilmot, Linda (Leon) Yoder of the home, Ruth (Dave) Miller of Mill Spring, NC, Martha (Mike) Kline of Millersburg, Marlene (Jason) Weaver of Millersburg; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Verna (late Aden) Miller, Savilla (late Ervin) Mullet; in-laws, Mary Kay (late Emanuel) Troyer, Mattie (John) Miller, Sara (late Abe) Troyer, Jr. (late Barbara) Yoder and Marvin (late Iva) Keim.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Bradley Yoder; brothers and sisters, Elizabeth (Mose) Keim, Emanuel Troyer, Fannie (Herman) Yoder, John (Ada) Troyer, Eli Troyer, Abe Troyer, Barbara (Atlee) Miller and Iva Keim.
Funeral services will be held at the home on Saturday, August 19, at 9:00 AM with Bishop David Kline officiating. Burial will follow in the Yoder Cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 10 AM on Thursday and any time on Friday. A special thank you to Ohio's Hospice LifeCare for their assistance and to the neighbors and church for all their help.
Miller Funeral Care – Walnut Creek, OH 330-893-2273.
Yoder, Neta Faye Sweigart
December 27, 1932 - April 22, 2023
Neta Faye Yoder, age 90, departed this earthly life on April 22, 2023. She most recently lived at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa; Legacy Gardens, Iowa City; and Parkview Manor, Wellman. She lived in Wellman for 24 years prior, and in Japan for 35 years. She was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, Iowa.
Neta Faye Sweigart was born on December 27, 1932, in rural Perryton, Texas, to Milton and Effie (Kauffman) Sweigart. She grew up in the Perryton area and remained proud of her Texas heritage through her life, sometimes drifting back into her distinctive local accent with a twinkle in her eye.
She attended Hesston Academy and College, Hesston, Kansas, and worked as a teacher at a country school in Yoder, Kansas. Later she attended Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana.
On August 2, 1953, she married Marvin K. Yoder of Wellman, Iowa.
In 1961, Neta Faye and Marvin moved to Japan with their children, as missionaries for Mennonite Board of Missions, Elkhart, Indiana. During their time in Japan, they lived in Tokyo, Nakashibetsu, Sapporo and Ashoro. They retired from the mission field in 1996 and moved to Wellman.
While in Japan, Neta Faye gained a remarkable command of the Japanese language and used it to spread her warmth, compassion and humor. She immersed herself in Japanese culture, collecting ceramics as an art form, learning skills of Japanese cooking and taking lessons in flower arrangement.
She taught English and cooking classes to women’s groups and taught English at Hokusei University, Sapporo. She served on the Executive Committee and Peace Committee for Japan Mennonite Christian Church Conference and served on the school board for Hokkaido International School, Sapporo, for six years.
She also devoted her life to raising her four children, imparting on them an identity as Mennonites through her story-telling, parental guidance and cooking from back home. She conveyed a firm sense of propriety, yet delighted in cheering her children up, sometimes with mischievous jokes drawn from her Texas childhood. She entertained them with whimsical poems recited from memory and sang songs and read stories to them every night at bedtime. In this way, they absorbed entire series by authors such as C.S. Lewis and Laura Ingalls Wilder.
After the children were grown, she and Marvin pastored a congregation in Ashoro, enveloping children there with her love as if they were her grandchildren.
After retiring to Wellman, Neta Faye served as Elder at West Union and assisted with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School leadership. She served in the Iowa-Nebraska Mennonite Conference on its Executive Committee of Mennonite Women Program Committee as its Spiritual Life and Wellness Secretary.
She also loved sharing her hospitality as a docent at Kalona Historical Village and as cashier and greeter at Crowded Closet in Iowa City.
Neta Faye is survived by her husband Marvin, currently of Kalona; daughter Deborah Kartheiser, Rockford, Illinois; sons Stephen Kreider Yoder, San Francisco, California, and Jay Yoder, Chicago, Illinois; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; as well as her sister Donna Moreland, Arthur, Illinois.
She was predeceased by her daughter Rebecca Mae Yoder, her brothers Marvin Sweigart and Earl Sweigart, and her parents.
Visitation will be at West Union Mennonite Church, 3253 305th St., Parnell, Iowa, on Monday, April 24, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at West Union on Tuesday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m.; a lunch reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mennonite Mission Network, West Union Mennonite Church and Pleasantview Home.
Yoder, Nettie J. Miller
January 10, 1962 - January 18, 2023
Nettie J. (Miller) Yoder, 61, of Millersburg, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Millersburg, Ohio, on January 10, 1962 to the late Jacob E. And Iva Miller. On May 20, 1989 Nettie married G. Keith Yoder.
She is survived by her husband and four children, Iva Fern, David, Raymond, (fiancée Esther Brenneman), and Jonas, all of Millersburg, Ohio; and four siblings, Lavern (Lou) Miller of Millersburg; Naomi (James) Yoder of Berlin; Nina (Arlynn) Miller of Colorado; and Gerald (Carma) Miller of Berlin.
Nettie was a dedicated member of the Zion Conservative Mennonite Church. She enjoyed attending sewing circle, and faithfully took her turn in teaching Sunday school. She was loved for her compassionate, kind heart. Nettie enjoyed serving her family, tending her dogs, and she poured her energy into caring for her husband Keith.
Friends may call Thursday, January 19, from 6-8 PM, and Friday, January 20, from 2-4, 6-8 PM at United Dayspring Church in Berlin, Ohio. The funeral service will be on Saturday, January 21, at 10:00 AM, also at United Dayspring.
We as a family thank the Zion church and family and friends for their prayers, love and support through Mom’s difficult journey. Special thanks to LifeCare Hospice for their compassionate, tender care. May God bless each of you for your kindness.
Miller Funeral Care – Walnut Creek, OH
Yoder, Noah Isaac
September 16, 2023 - September 16, 2023
Noah Isaac Yoder, stillborn son of Karl and Dorine (Mullet) Yoder, of Middlebury, (district:68-4), was born at 8:56 am, on Saturday, September 16 at Mama's House Birthing Center, Colon, MI.
Surviving in addition to his parents are brother, Jeff Daniel Yoder at home; grandparents, Daniel Jr. and Pauline Yoder of Goshen, Marlin and Marilyn Mullet of Shipshewana; great-grandparents, Daniel and Mary Yoder of Middlebury, Harry and Katie Miller of Millersburg, Enos and Polly Mullet of Shipshewana, Lydia Mae Lehman of Middlebury; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, LaVern Lehman.
The family will hold private graveside services at Whispering Pines Cemetery, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Bishop Gary Raber of the Old Order Amish Church.
Yoder, Noah L.
September 27, 1957 - February 7, 2023
Noah L. Yoder 65, of 4210 SR 557, Millersburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 after a battle with cancer. He was born on September 27, 1957 to the late Levi N. and Abigail (Miller) Yoder. On November 8, 1979 he married Emma Yoder who survives. Noah was employed at Holmview Welding and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
In addition to his wife Emma he is survived by his children, Rosanna (Junior) Yoder of Millersburg, Marilyn (Robert) Troyer of Fresno, Ray (Fannie) Yoder of Millersburg, Joseph (Wilma) Yoder of Millersburg, Kristina (Duane) Mast and Kathy Yoder both of the home; 16 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Sarah (Eli) Troyer, Abe (Esther) Yoder, Levi Jr. Yoder, Saloma (Albert) Barkman all of Baltic, Anna (John) Raber of Sugarcreek, Marvin (Anna) Yoder, Adam (Miriam) Yoder both of Baltic, Wyman (Wilma) Yoder of Millersburg, Katie (Andy) Miller of Dundee, Peter (Martha) Yoder of Baltic, Betty (Alvin) Yoder of Millersburg, Floyd (Rosie) Yoder and Adrian (Martha) Yoder both of Baltic.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Albert Yoder and Robert (Elsie) Yoder.
Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday, February 10, at 9:00 AM with Bishop Roy A. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Yoder Cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 2 PM on Wednesday and any time on Thursday. A special thank you to Ohio's Hospice LifeCare for their care assistance.
Miller Funeral Care – Walnut Creek, OH 330-893-2273.
Yoder, Paul A.
October 16, 1945 - September 11, 2023
Paul A. Yoder 77, of Millersburg, [OH] passed away at his home on Monday, September 11, 2023 after a period of declining health. He was born on October 16, 1945 to the late Albert M. and Lydiann (Yoder) Yoder. On September 16, 1965 he married Betty D. Hostetler who survives. Paul was retired from Mt. Hope Hardware and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
In addition to his wife Betty he is survived by his children, Irma (Jerry) Miller of Millersburg, Robert (Martha) Yoder of the home, Michael (JoAnna) Yoder of South Boardman, MI; 10 grandchildren, Katie Elizabeth, Matthew Paul and Annie Grace Miller; Julie Anna (Jesse) Miller, Josie Allen, Adrien James and Abigail Rose Yoder; and Alaina Jo, Wilma Fern and Ava Dawn Yoder; siblings, Mary (Paul) Yoder of Wilmot, Rebecca (Paul) Weaver of Fredericksburg, Miriam (Willis) Miller of Dundee, Mose (Erma) Yoder of Millersburg, Barbara (Aden) Keim of Wilmot; and sister-in-law, Nettie (late Andrew) Yoder of Fredericksburg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Andrew Yoder and Effie (Abe Jr.) Hershberger.
Funeral services will be held at the Arlyn Hershberger residence, 5725 TR 605, Millersburg, on Friday, September 15, at 9:00 AM with Bishop David Kline officiating. Burial will follow in the Yoder Cemetery. Friends may call at the Arlyn Hershberger residence after 2 PM on Wednesday and after 10 AM on Thursday. A special thank you to Ohio's Hospice LifeCare for their assistance and to the church, neighbors and relatives for all their support.
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Yoder, Paul D.
September 5, 1949 - September 22, 2023
Paul D. Yoder, age 74, of Belvidere, TN, passed away peacefully at the home of his son, where he was being cared for, on Friday, September 22, 2023 following an extended illness.
Paul was born on September 05, 1949 to Alvin N. Yoder & Ida (Byler) Yoder in Stuarts Draft, VA. He married his sweetheart, Mary Beiler, on April 03, 1970. In 1987 Paul & Mary, along with their seven children, moved from Stuarts Draft, VA to Belvidere, TN which was still his home. Paul was a loving and caring husband & father. Buncombe Mountain was his favorite place to be. He found fulfillment in helping others.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Beiler) Yoder; parents Alvin N. Yoder & Ida (Byler) Yoder; brothers, Simon A. Yoder, Elmer A. Yoder & Norman A, Yoder; sisters Mary Jane (Yoder) Mast, Ruth (Yoder) Helmuth & Esther (Yoder) Troyer; grandson, Julian Andrew Yoder; granddaughter Heidi Elaine Yoder.
Paul is survived by his brother, Earl A. Yoder of Whiteville, TN & sister Martha Yoder of Costa Rica; daughter, Ida Mae Beachy & 4 children, 2 grandchildren of Belvidere, TN; son, John Dale (Karen) Yoder & 11 children of Smithville, TN; son Victor Paul (Marlene) Yoder & 7 children of Bee Springs, KY; son, Roman Earl (Brenda) Yoder & 8 children of Clarkson, KY; daughter, Mary Ann (Joshua) Yoder & 8 children of Owenton, KY; daughter, Teresa June (Jesse)Yoder & 8 children of Owenton, KY; and daughter Eunice Elaine (Marcus) Diller & 3 children of Sparta, TN.
Kentucky visitation will be at the Cedar Springs Mennonite Church from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2023 and will move to the Belvidere Mennonite Church on Monday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and will resume from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, (September 26, 2023) at the Belvidere Mennonite Church with burial in the Belvidere Mennonite Church Cemetery.
The Family would like to thank everyone for the love shown to them during this time of bereavement.
Yoder, Roger Lee
August 11, 1941 - June 26, 2023
On June 26, 2023, Roger Lee Yoder passed from the loving arms of his wife Judy, into the arms of his Savior. From his home birth on August 11, 1941 in St. Joseph County, Roger’s story rang with love, laughter, giving, and service. Roger served the PAX organization in Greece through MCC. On July 24, 1965, Roger married his wife of 57 years, Judy Gongwer, and soon after, they served together through MCC in Haiti. A graduate of Madison High School, Roger studied at Hesston College and earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial management from Pittsburg State College, Kansas. He worked in construction for many years then transitioned to working as a building inspector for the city of South Bend.
In his free time, Roger enjoyed joking around with his family, volunteering at The Depot MCC Thrift Shop, participating in the Johnny Poppers John Deere tractor club, tutoring students through church and public school programs, and participating at his lifetime church, Holdeman Mennonite Church.
Surviving Roger along with his devoted wife, Judy, are two sons, Rick (Shali) Yoder, and Ben (Amanda) Yoder, grandkids Brockton Yoder, Gabriel Yoder, Kylee Yoder, Emily Knox, Will Knox, Braylon Yoder, Sam Knox, Henry Knox, Jaydon Yoder, siblings Wayne (Nancy) Yoder, Stan (Jeanette) Yoder, and Tom (Shirley) Hershberger, along with nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceding Roger in death are his parents C. Maynard and Esther Yoder, brother Wendell Yoder, and sister Shirley Hershberger.
Visitation will be Friday, June 30th 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen. Burial service will be Saturday July 1st 9:30 a.m. at Violett Cemetery in Goshen. Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. at Holdeman Mennonite Church, 65723 CR 1, Wakarusa.
Memorials may be made out to World Missionary Press.
Yoder, Rosalie M. Schmucker
January 13, 1994 - June 30, 2023
Rosalie M. Yoder, 29, of Shipshewana, (district: 50-3), died at 11:06 pm on Friday, June 30, [2023] at the scene of an automobile accident near White Pigeon, MI. She was born on January 13, 1994, in Elkhart County, to Marlin and Rosemary (Yoder) Schmucker. On June 18, 2021, in Middlebury, she married Jason Lynn Yoder, he survives.
Survivors in addition to her husband are her parents of Middlebury; sister, Marla Schmucker (special friend Arlin Bontrager) of Middlebury; three brothers, Joseph (Rhoda) Schmucker of Colon, MI, Jonathan Schmucker, Andrew Schmucker both of Middlebury; grandmother, Ida Schmucker of Middlebury.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Freeman Schmucker and Monroe and Clara Yoder.
Rosalie was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Visitation will be after 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 4 and all day Wednesday, July 5 at the family residence, 9780 W. SR 120, Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Thursday, July 6 also at the family residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Darrell Yoder, and the home ministers. Burial will be in Naylor Cemetery, Shipshewana.
Yoder, Simon
November 24, 1935 - November 21, 2023
Simon Yoder, 87, of Goshen died Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Waterford Crossing Healthcare.
He was born November 24, 1935 in Loogootee to Amos and Emma (Graber) Yoder.
On February 3, 1957 he married Elsie Hershberger in Goshen.
She survives along with a daughter, Colleen (Craig) Andres of Danville, California; a grandson, Matthew (Ashlee) Hoogenboom; three step-grandchildren, Trevor Warner, Courtney (Andy) Mickelson, and Roxanne (Ryan) Crone; three great-grandchildren, Lola, Rhys and Henley Hoogenboom; a sister-in-law, Lydia Yoder; and a brother-in-law, Harvey Lambright.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter and son in law, Diana and Hugh “Skip” Warner, and siblings, Noah, David, Jacob, Cletus, Joseph, Lena Shell, William, Amos, Jr., Katie Nissley, John, and Fannie Lambright.
Mr. Yoder worked at Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas for three years on building and grounds maintenance before moving to Goshen where he was one of the first employees at Greencroft.
Simon was a self-motivated entrepreneur in all areas of home ownership owning S.A. Construction, and property development for many years. He also started Goshen Carpet Center, TC Wood Products, Matrox Furniture, and Goshen Floormart. Although he was very successful in business; his family is what he cherished the most.
He was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church and the Goshen Chamber of Commerce.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and Monday, November 27, 2023 from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service at the funeral home. Pastor Deron Bergstresser will officiate.
Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the Alzheimer & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana,111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637 https://alzni.org/ or The Window, 223 South Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526.
Yoder, Sovilla B.
August 15, 1937 - December 18, 2023
Sovilla B. Yoder, 86, of Fredericksburg, passed away December 18, 2023, after a period of declining health at the home of her caretakers, David J. and Clara Miller.
She was born near Fredericksburg on August 15, 1937, to the late Ben S. and Ella (Burkholder) Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
Surviving are her sisters, Gertie (Roman) Hershberger and Edna (Junior) Hershberger both of Baltic; a brother-in-law, Alfred Schlabach of Fredericksburg; a cousin and best friend, Esther (Lee) Kurtzman and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dan B. Yoder; 3 sisters, Sarah Byler, Mattie Schlabach and Mary B. Yoder; a brother-in-law, Rudy Byler and sister-in-law, Mattie Yoder.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 20th at 9:00 a.m. at her former residence at 7804 Salt Creek Road, Fredericksburg with Bishop Robert Weaver officiating. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery, Salt Creek Township, Wayne County. Friends may call anytime Tuesday at the family residence on Salt Creek Road. The family would like to thank Aultman Hospice and caretakers, David and Clara Miller for their kind and compassionate care.
Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg is handling the arrangements
Yoder, Viola "Vi" Miller
October 23, 1938 - December 30, 2023
Viola "Vi" Yoder, 85, of Sugarcreek, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home following a period of declining health. She was born in LaGrange, Indiana on October 23, 1938 to the late Samuel JB and Katie (Yoder) Miller and married Monroe Edward Yoder on November 2, 1957. He died on March 17, 2014.
Vi was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Sugarcreek where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was secretary of the Royal Bible Sunday School Class for many years and also served as Treasurer for awhile, was member of the Homemakers Guild for many years, sang in the choir for 29 years, and served on the Christian Education Committee. She served a Cub Scout Den Mother for 9 years. She graduated from Gerber's Beauty School in 1972 and was owner and hairstylist of Classic Hair Fashion from 1973 until her retirement on June 23, 2017, for a total of 44 years. She was a member of the Hairstyle of the Month Club, National Hairdresser Association, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), and the Sugarcreek Business Association.
She is survived by her three sons, Craig A. (Carole) Yoder of Baltic, Todd W. (Teresa) Yoder of Sugarcreek and Eric R Yoder of New Philadelphia; 5 grandchildren, Justin (Susan) Yoder, Tara (Jared) Stutzman, Andrea (Keith) Dahlstein, Bree (friend Brandon Kasburg) Yoder, and Kyle Yoder; 6 great grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Miller of Akron and Fannie Miller of Millersburg; two sisters-in-law Anna (Adam) Miller of Dalton and Edna (Emanuel) Miller of Wilmot; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Lovina Fredrickson and Mattie Miller; five brothers John, Christ, Ivan, Adam and Emanuel; two brothers-in-law Allen Fredrickson and Pete Miller and sister-in-law Susan Miller.
Services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11 AM at Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek with Pastor Mike Gehman officiating. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 3-5 PM at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Vi's memory to the First Mennonite Church 113 W. Main Street, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681.
Yoder, Wilbur Eugene
March 14, 1937 - December 27, 2023
Wilbur Eugene Yoder, 86, of Goshen, formerly of Kokomo and Middlebury, passed away at 4:45 pm on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Waterford Crossing Health Center, Goshen. He was born on March 14, 1937, in Middlebury to Ervin and Barbara (Eash) Yoder. On October 2, 1960, in Kokomo he married Evelyn Joyce Birkey, she survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are two daughters, Renette (Michael) Borton of Boca Raton, FL and Renee (Rick) Miller of Riverside, IA; son, Michael (Dr. Cathy) Yoder of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Crystal (Andrew) McGuire, Amanda (Zach) Wickey, Stephanie (Steve) Cooker, Melissa (Fiancé, Ian Kron) Miller, Alexandra Borton, Kyle Yoder, Ryan (Fiancé, Alexandra Rinderknecht) Yoder, and Stephen Miller; great-grandchildren, Katelyn McGuire, Leah, Eve, Gideon and Hannah Wickey, and Bryson Cooker; two sisters, Barbara Miller and Bertha Bontrager-Rhodes; sister-in-law, Gail Yoder-Burt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sylvia Miller, Edna Bechtel, Lydiann Miller; brother, Perry Yoder; granddaughter, Megan Marie Yoder; brothers-in-law, Stanley Miller, Clarence Bechtel, Fred Miller, Vernon J. Miller, Lloyd Bontrager, Jay Rhodes.
Wilbur spent 2 1/2 years with the PAX program in Germany and Jordan. For the first 6 years of their marriage, Wilbur and Evelyn lived in the Goshen area. They then moved to the Kokomo, IN area. Wilbur was very musically inclined. He spent 7 years in Kokomo singing in a gospel quartette, and also directed a Youth for Christ Choir in addition to leading church music. After 12 years, they moved back to the Middlebury area. Wilbur worked most of his life in the RV sales field setting up dealers in the USA and Europe. During this time they were able to travel to many European countries. Upon retirement, he and Evelyn spent 16 years in McAllen, TX during the winter months and were very active at their park. They enjoyed ringing bells for the salvation army representing their park in McAllen. Wilbur was a member at Clinton Frame Church.
Visitation will be from 3:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday, January 5, and one hour prior to the 10 am funeral service on Saturday, January 6, at Clinton Frame Church, 63846 CR 35 Goshen. Services will be conducted by Pastor Terry Diener. Burial will be in Clinton Frame Cemetery, Goshen. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Megan Marie Yoder Foundation for Sustainability or Clinton Frame Church.
Yutzy, Ruben D.
March 9, 1933 - May 14, 2023
Ruben D. Yutzy, 90, of Arthur, Illinois passed away at 2:04 A.M. on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Arthur home.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the North Vine Mennonite Church, 312 North Vine St., Arthur, Illinois. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Church. Pastor Brian Petersheim and Pastor Mike Helmuth will officiate. Burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Ruben was born on March 9, 1933, in Douglas County, Illinois. He was the son of Dan and Lillie (Slagle) Yutzy. He married Ada Plank on September 11, 1953, in Arthur, Illinois.
Ruben is survived by his wife Ada of Arthur, IL, six children, Marilyn Kay Miller and her husband Floyd of Arthur, IL, Carolyn Ann Helmuth and her husband Fred of Arcola, IL, Faith Lorriane Lindsey and her husband Dwight of Arcola, IL, Myrna Joy Crist of Arcola, IL, Brian David Yutzy and his wife Julie of Houston, TX, and Regina Renee Duncan and her husband Gary of Champaign, IL; thirteen grandchildren, Jeff Miller of Effingham, IL, Tammy Bright and her husband Joey of Newton, IL, Tim Miller and his wife Crystal of Arthur, IL, Stephanie Murray and her husband James of Arcola, IL, Brent Helmuth and his wife Leanna of Mahomet, IL, Jill Howen of Arcola, IL, Myranda Crist of Arcola, IL, Terrance Crist of Arcola, IL Monica Rohr of Atwood, IL, Zac Yutzy of Monroe, LA, Andrea Yutzy of Marion, LA, Jeremy Yutzy and his wife Bailey of Springtown, TX and Lauren Nugent of Austin, TX; twenty-three great grandchildren, Wyatt, Matthew, Carter, Olivia, Ben, Isabelle, Sophia, Jake, Brody, Addison, Grace, Sierra, Emily, Madalyn, Max, Hunter, Selene, Amilyah, Stevie, Scarlett, James, Stetson, and Georgia, and two sisters, Marie Schrock of Arthur, IL, and Viola Mushrush and her husband Bill of Kankakee, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan, and Lillie (Slagle) Yutzy, an infant sister, Lela Fern Yutzy, one brother William D. Yutzy, and his wife Jacquelin “Jackie” Yutzy, one brother-in-law Simon Schrock, and a grandson, Kai Lindsey.
Ruben was a member of the North Vine Mennonite Church, where he served as a trusted Sunday School teacher. He worked as a welder at Progress Industries in Arthur for 10 years and later took a position as a welder at Caterpillar in Decatur, where he worked for 30 years, retiring in 1998. He also worked on antique tractors in his “spare time.”
Ruben enjoyed fishing and he had an extensive pen collection. He was very passionate about reading his Bible and he has read the Bible through many times.
Zeiset, Noah Watson
December 17, 2022 - February 10, 2023
Noah Watson Zeiset was born on December 17, 2022 and entered safely into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was 55 days old; a precious son of Nelson W. and Jessica P. (Nolt) Zeiset of Clearville, PA.
He is survived not only by his parents, but a big sister Ruth Olivia, grandparents Walter and Ruth Ann Zeiset; Aaron Jr. and Glenda Nolt; great grandparents John and Alta Weaver, Loretta Nolt and John Horst; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandmother Elva Jane Nolt and great grandparents Elva Horst, Maggie Horst, Aaron Nolt, Sr., and Phares and Annie Zeiset.
The Zeiset family are affiliated with the Mountain View Mennonite Church, McConnellsburg.
Viewing will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 4-7 P.M. at the Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Cito United Methodist Church, 3746 Cito Road, McConnellslburg, PA 17233 with Pastor Rene Clugston, Pastor Harold Eby, Pastor Keith Clugston and Deacon Alan Clugston officiating. Burial will be held at Mountain View Mennonite Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Noah's name to Mountain View Mennonite Church, 20044 Great Cove Road, McConnellsburg, PA 17233.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537.
Ziegler, Priscilla Roth
April 2, 1942 - March 25, 2023
Priscilla R. Ziegler, 80, formerly of Akron, PA, passed away at Landis Homes Retirement Community on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She shared fifty-eight years of marriage with her husband Donald W. Ziegler.
Born in Masontown, PA to the late Paul and Beatrice (Hartzler) Roth, she completed a bachelor's degree from Eastern Mennonite College.
Priscilla taught first and third grades at Bergstrasse and Akron Elementary Schools for twenty years.
She was a member of Akron Mennonite Church.
Priscilla is survived by her husband Donald, their daughter and son-in-law Lara and John Condon and her grandchildren Max, Alana, and Dillon of Colorado Springs, and by her brothers, Paul, Nelson, Dwight, and Philip Roth. Priscilla is preceded in death by her son Brian Ziegler and innumerable ancestors.
All are invited to attend Priscilla's green shroud burial at Akron Mennonite Cemetery, 1311 Diamond St., Akron, PA 17501 on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 11 AM.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Landis Homes Retirement Community Caring Fund, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
Zimmerman, Amos W.
February 20, 1924 - July 28, 2023
Amos W. Zimmerman, 99, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Lincoln Christian Home after a period of declining health.
Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Susan H. (Weiler) Zimmerman. He was the faithful husband of the late Emma (Hoover) Zimmerman who died in 2016. They had shared 69 years of marriage.
He was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. He was a lifelong farmer and had also been employed by Omar Landis Auction Service and Tent Rental and Garden Spot Auto Auction.
Surviving are two sons, Raymond husband of Alma (Zimmerman) Zimmerman of Newmanstown, and Nevin husband of Lisa (Fox) Zimmerman of East Earl; two daughters, Irene wife of Melvin Kurtz of Scipio Center, NY and Thelma Zimmerman of Ephrata; a son in law, Delmas Lehman husband of the late Mabel Lehman of Myerstown; 23 grandchildren, 114 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mabel Lehman, brothers, John, Aaron, Eli and Ray, sisters, Martha Nolt, Eva Zimmerman, Nettie Martin and Ada Sadler; by 3 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 2, at 9:30 A.M. at the Groffdale Mennonite Church, 90 Groffdale Church Road, Leola, PA with Bishop Curvin Zimmerman officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 t0 8:00 P.M. at the Lincoln Christian Home, 1307 Apple St., Ephrata, PA. Arrangements by the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Zimmerman, Anthony Theodore
January 31, 2002 - April 3, 2023
Anthony Theodore Zimmerman, age 21, of Tipton, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at his home. He was born January 31, 2002 in Tipton, Missouri.
He is survived by his parents, Clair and Joann Zimmerman of Tipton, Missouri; his siblings, Lisa and Mylin Eberly of Knob Noster, Missouri, Javon and Delphine Zimmerman of Florence, Missouri, Larry Zimmerman of Barnett, Missouri and Sharla, Timothy, Stanley and Landon Zimmerman all of the home; two nieces, Lakenna and Laura Eberly; a nephew, Jeriah Zimmerman; his maternal grandparents, Raymond and Laura Burkholder and thirty-two uncles and aunts.
He was preceded in death by a nephew, Benjamin Zimmerman; his paternal grandparents, Amos and Frances Zimmerman and a maternal grandparent, Irvin Garman.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2023 at Versailles Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in Versailles Mennonite Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the church.
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Arrangements are under the care and direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
Zimmerman, Earline S. Zimmerman
July 13, 1940 - September 15, 2023
Earline S. Zimmerman, 83, of Richland, PA passed away in Richland Christian Home on September 15, 2023. She was the wife of the late L. Ray Zimmerman. She was born on July 13, 1940 in Earl Township, a daughter of the late Norman H. and Lizzie N. (Snyder) Zimmerman. Earline was a member of the Hamlin Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.
She was preceded in death by her husband: L. Ray Zimmerman; daughter: Phyllis Z. Nolt, wife of Richard B. Nolt (Erma Martin) of Narvon; sister: Miriam S. wife of the late Leonard L. Brubaker.
Surviving children are Jesse Zimmerman husband of Darlene F. Hoover of Lebanon; Ruth wife of Carl M. Zimmerman of Bethel; Clifford Zimmerman husband of Phyllis J. Zimmerman of Elizabethtown; Lois wife of Delmas Burkholder of Lebanon; Sarah wife of Dwight Sensenig of Stevens; Earline wife of Daryl Nolt of East Earl; 31 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; brother: John E. Zimmerman husband of Elizabeth of Lebanon; sister: Erma S. Zimmerman of Myerstown.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 20th at 9:30 am in the Hamlin Mennonite Church, 2284 Mt. Zion Rd., Lebanon, PA. Interment will be held in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing on Tuesday, September 19th from 2-4 and 6-8 in the Fairview Reception Center, 141 Jackson Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042.
Zimmerman, Edith B. Horst
November 8, 1926 - May 5, 2023
Edith B. Zimmerman, 96, died on Friday [May 5, 2023] in her home. She was a member of Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. Born in Lancaster County, PA, she was a daughter of the late Rufus M. and Lizzie W. Horst. She was married to the late Jonas N. Zimmerman who died in 2004.
Surviving are two sons, Willis H. (Ruth Ann) of Romulus, N.Y., Harold H. (Grace Ann) of Myerstown; five daughters, Elizabeth H. Zimmerman, at home, Erma H. Eby ( Edward) of New Holland, Esther H. Martin (Ammon) of Waterloo, N.Y., Verna H. Garman (Clyde) of Mifflinburg, and Lucille H. Good (Clifford) of Manheim. Also are a daughter-in-law Vera H. Zimmerman of Romulus, N.Y., 42 grandchildren, 153 great grandchildren, 13 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister Elizabeth Hoover, and two sister – law Janis Horst of Newmanstown, and Nora Stauffer of New Holland.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, son Lloyd, one grandson, and three great grandsons. Also preceding her were brothers, Ivan, Earl, Irvin, Rufus, and sisters, Edna Martin, Susie Brubaker, Alta Martin, and Vera Brubaker.
Funeral service on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 9:30 AM in Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, 213 Deep Run Road, Myerstown, Pa. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Fairview Mennonite Reception Center 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon, Pa. Please omit flowers. Clauser Funeral Home Inc. is handling her arrangements.
Zimmerman, Ella G. Reiff
November 22, 1951 - February 17, 2023
Ella G. Zimmerman, 72, of Leola, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at her home, after a lengthy illness.
She was born in East Earl Twp. to the late Jonas H. and Emma (Garman) Reiff and was the wife of Menno Shirk Zimmerman.
Ella was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children, Pauline R., wife of Wayne Zimmerman of Penn Yan, NY, Melvin R., husband of Susan (Burkholder) Zimmerman of Leola, Lois R., wife of Nelson Nolt of Leola, Jane R., wife of Leroy Martin of Leola, Menno Jr., husband of Elaine (Zimmerman) Zimmerman of New Hampton, IA; 25 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six brothers, Jonas G., husband of Emma (Nolt) Reiff, Lester G., husband of Alice (Musselman) Reiff, Joseph G., husband of Lydia (Weaver) Reiff, Roy G., husband of Dorothy (Sensenig) Reiff, Noah G., husband of Ruth (Weaver) Reiff, James G., husband of Ella (Reiff) Reiff.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence G., husband of the late Lena (Hoover) Reiff, Titus G., husband of the late Mary (Nolt) Reiff, Paul G., husband of the late Anna Arlene (Horst) Reiff.
A viewing will be held Monday, February 20, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at the residence, 99 Colebrook Rd., Leola. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the residence, at 9 AM, with further services at 9:30 AM, from the Groffdale Mennonite Church, 90 Groffdale Church Rd., Leola, 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.
Zimmerman, Eva H. Burkholder
October 13, 1932 - September 30, 2023
Eva H. Zimmerman, 90, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born in New Holland to the late David and Lizzie (Horning) Burkholder and was the wife of the late Aaron N. Zimmerman.
She is survived by four sons, Paul, husband of Geraldine (Hoover) Zimmerman of Bernville, Earl, husband of Brenda (Martin) Zimmerman of Lititz, Marvin, husband of Karen (Hurst) Zimmerman of Oakland Mills, Aaron Ray, husband of Chani (Kassier) Zimmerman of Lititz; five daughters, Vera, wife of Allen Zimmerman of Lititz, Alta, wife of Edward Lehman of Newmanstown, Ruth, wife of Carl Zimmerman of New Holland, Eva Mae, wife of Marlin Oberholtzer of Ephrata, Elva, wife of Raymond Hurst of Lititz; 48 grandchildren; 86 great-grandchildren and a sister, Katie H., wife of Rufus Martin of Mifflinburg.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers: six sisters and two grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 5 to 8 PM, at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 9:30 AM, at Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, 200 Meadow Valley Road, Ephrata. Interment will follow at the adjoining church cemetery.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Zimmerman, Ivan B.
October 16, 1951 - December 23, 2023
Ivan B. Zimmerman, 72 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA. He was born October 16, 1951, in West Earl Twp., PA, the son of the late Ivan Zimmerman and Esther (Burkholder) Zimmerman. He was a member of the Blairsville Mennonite Church. Ivan had worked at the Blairsville Sawmill and was a former farmer in New York. He was a hard worker, enjoyed mission work in the Bahamas and spending time with his family. He married Mabel on November 20, 1971.
He is survived by his wife, Mabel (Fox) Zimmerman; children: Vernon F.m. Christina Stoltzfus, Peyton, CO, Thelma F.m. John Brubacker, Townville, PA, Janet F.m. Jason Jones, Blairsville, PA, Joanne F.m. Mervin Weaver, Homer City, PA, Ivan Ray m. Judith Steiner, Great Falls, MT, Lorene F.m. Calvin Martin, Homer City, PA, Gilbert F. & partner, Tiffany Wagner, Mifflintown, PA, Louanne F.m Larry Brubaker, Fredericktown, OH, Rosalyn F.m. Marlin Burkholder, Lowville, NY and Esther Fay m. Anthony Gehman, Blairsville, PA. He is also survived by 62 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and his siblings: Aaron B.m. Edith Martin, Alvin B.m. Irene Weaver, Leon B.m. Alta Burkholder, Mary B.m. Daniel Hoover, Martha B.m. Amos Hoover, Marian B.m. Paul Showalter, Rufus B.m. Edith Weiler, Esther B., Landis B.m. Loretta Wenger, James B.m. Grace Ann Hoover, Marvin B.m. Marilyn Hoover, Laurence B.m. Lisa Zimmerman and Raymond B.m. Esther Mae Martin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John David Zimmerman and grandchild, Janesa Brooke Martin.
The family will receive friends at the Blairsville Mennonite Church on Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 1-4 & 6-8 PM. Funeral Service will be held in the Blairsville Mennonite Church on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM with interment to follow in the Blairsville Mennonite Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.
Zimmerman, Ivan R., Sr.
February 13, 1929 - August 22, 2023
Ivan R. Zimmerman, Sr., 94, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in Stevens to the late Clayton M. and Katie (Rissler) Zimmerman and was the husband of the late Vera Mae Zimmerman and Lena M. Weaver.
Ivan served as a deacon for over 20 years at East Hanover Mennonite Church and volunteered at the Mennonite Central Committee. Known for being friendly, Ivan never met a stranger. He enjoyed camping, golf, and traveling. His favorite places to visit were Alaska, Israel, and Germany. Ivan loved playing card and marble games.
Ivan worked as a Carpenter for Fred Shaffer & Sons, Inc. for over 20 years.
Ivan is survived by two daughters, Darleen Zimmerman, Jeanie, wife of Brian Risser; a son, Ivan, Jr., husband of Cheryl Zimmerman; five stepchildren, Sheryl Stutzman, Terry, husband of Ruth Weaver, Donna Weaver, Carol, wife of Larry Collins, Larry, husband of Paula Weaver; six grandchildren, Kendra, Cheree, Aaron, Katie, Amanda, Rebekah; 12 step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six siblings, John Zimmerman, Earl, husband of Betty Zimmerman, Leon, husband of Lois Zimmerman, Anna Weinhold, Erla, wife of Darrell Martin and Ruth Horst.
In addition to his parents and wives, Ivan was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Zimmerman, and Clayton Zimmerman, Jr.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 9:30 to 11 AM at the Goodville Mennonite Church, 1556 Main St., Goodville. Followed by his funeral service at 11 AM, with Pastor Bruce Sauder and Pastor Larry Weber officiating. Interment will take place in Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Ivan's memory may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, 21 South 12th Street, PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Zimmerman, Jay Curvin
January 23, 1948 - October 5, 2023
Jay Curvin Zimmerman, 75, of East Earl, died Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Hospice & Community Care following a several-month illness. His wife, Lois A. (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, survives. They would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on October 14.
Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Harvey B. and Alice H. (Good) Zimmerman.
Curvin was employed for 50 years as a kitchen cabinetmaker. He was a member of New Holland Mennonite Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Jay Kevin Zimmerman, Bradley Zimmerman, and Jennifer Morales, three grandchildren: Karina, Kylah, and Evan Morales, and 11 siblings: Mary Jane (Allen) Kurtz, LeRoy (Lillian) Zimmerman, Joyce (Sam) Kulp, Harvey (Mary Jane) Zimmerman, Mahlon (Carol) Zimmerman, Richard (Betty) Zimmerman, Leonard (Miriam) Zimmerman, Henry (Sharon) Zimmerman, Margaret (Earl) Martin, Sandra Nolt, and Linford (Kim) Zimmerman.
He was preceded in death by three siblings: Janet (Tom) Frame, Allen Eugene "Gene" (Faye) Zimmerman, and Pauline (Larry) Martin.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 2 p.m. at New Holland Mennonite Church, 18 Western Ave., New Holland, PA 17557. Interment will be private in New Holland Mennonite Cemetery. Light refreshments will be served following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Holland Early Learning Center, address above. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, is in charge of arrangements.
Zimmerman, John Aaron
January 7, 1947 - March 2, 2023
John Aaron Zimmerman, 76, of New Holland, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, March 2, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Reuben N. and Edna M. (Martin) Zimmerman. He was the husband of Etta M. (Sensenig) Zimmerman, with whom he married December 12, 1968 and shared fifty four years of marriage.
He was a member of New Holland Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference). He was a farmer and enjoyed woodworking.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children; Ivan husband of Esther (Shirk) Zimmerman of Greenwich, OH, Raymond husband of Martha Mae (Newswanger) Zimmerman of Mansfield, OH, Leroy husband of Lisa (Sensenig) Zimmerman of Shiloh, OH, John Aaron husband of Susan (Hurst) Zimmerman of New Holland, Lucy (Zimmerman) wife of Marlin Hurst of Terre Hill, Elva (Zimmerman) wife of Larry Newswanger of Dorchester, WI, Nancy (Zimmerman) wife of Harvey Sensenig of Stanley, NY, fifty six grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, four siblings; Mary wife of Ammon Zimmerman of Stevens, Mabel wife of Paul Zimmerman of East Earl, Allen husband of Mary Zimmerman of East Earl and David husband of Mary Zimmerman of East Earl. He is predeceased by one grandson.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9:30 AM at New Holland Mennonite Church, 139 Huyard Road, New Holland, PA 17557 with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. A viewing will be held at the late home on Monday, March 6, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Groff High Funeral Home in New Holland is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Zimmerman, Kenneth Wayne
December 19, 1996 - April 11, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Zimmerman, 26, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, as a result of a bicycle accident. Kenneth was born Dec. 19, 1996, and was a son of Jeffrey and Marie Showalter Zimmerman.
He worked as a self-employed farmer and worked part time at Honey Run Repair. He was a member of the Old Order Mennonite Church.
On April 8, 2020, he married Amanda Wenger, who survives.
Also surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are a son, Addison Blake Zimmerman; in-laws, Glendon and Melissa Wenger; siblings, Jeremy Zimmerman and wife, Lorisa, Lisa Wenger and husband, Anthony, Weston Zimmerman, Michelle Zimmerman, Regina Zimmerman and Steven Zimmerman; two sisters-in-law, Audrey Wenger and husband, Justin, and Caroline Wenger; one niece, Holly Zimmerman; three nephews, Tyler Zimmerman, Alex Wenger and Jamie Wenger; grandparents, Ellen Zimmerman, Ethel Wenger, and Paul and Esther Rohrer; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Mary Ellen Showalter and Harvey Zimmerman; and one brother, Seth Zimmerman (stillborn).
Ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service Friday, April 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Riverdale Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The body will be taken to the home, 9430 Waggys Creek Road, Dayton, where the family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13.
The family wishes to thank everyone who has blessed them with food, prayers, and other acts of kindness during this time.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Zimmerman, Lloyd N.
April 17, 1938 - April 17, 2023
Lloyd N. Zimmerman, 85, of 133 White Oak Road, New Holland, passed away on his birthday, April 17, 2023. He was the husband of the late Emma N. Reiff Zimmerman who died in 2019. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Aaron Z. and Lizzie B. Nolt Zimmerman.
Lloyd had been a farmer and was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
Surviving are seven sons, Mervin husband of Lena (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, Mansfield, OH, Wilmer husband of Lydia (Nolt) Zimmerman, Shelby, OH, Eugene husband of Verna (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, Ephrata, Lloyd husband of Lorraine (Sensenig) Zimmerman, Lewisburg, Luke Ray husband of Marian (Burkholder) Zimmerman, Penn Yan, NY, James husband of Sharon (Reiff) Zimmerman, Leola, and Lamar husband of Alma (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, New Holland; four daughters, Martha wife of Noah Horning, East Earl, Frances wife of Mark Horst, Penn Yan, NY, Ruth Ann wife of Mahlon Zimmerman, Elma, IA, and Emma wife of Nelson Shirk of Plattville, WI; 91 grandchildren, 131 great-grandchildren; a sister, Esther wife of Isaac Martin, Martinsburg, and a sister-in-law, Vera wife of Lloyd Martin, Cantril, IA. He was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, by brothers, Ivan, Isaac, Franklin, Rueben, Edwin, Paul, Harvey, John Aaron, Benjamin and Raymond Zimmerman, and by sisters Lena Martin, Ellen Zimmerman, Sarah Horning and Lydia Ann Nolt Martin.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 24, at 9:30 A.M. at the Weaverland Mennonite Church, 1120 Weaverland Road, East Earl, PA with Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewings will be held at the late home on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Arrangements by the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Zimmerman, Luke N.
October 16, 1963 - January 23, 2023
Luke N. Zimmerman, 59, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 23, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital-Penn Medicine.
He was born in West Earl Township to the late Elam R. and Ellen Z. (Newswanger) Zimmerman and was the husband of Mary S. (Nolt) Zimmerman with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.
Luke was a member of Millway Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference. He was a farmer.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by eight children, Marlene, wife of Wayne Brubaker of Stanley, WI, Earl, husband of Rosene (Shirk) Zimmerman of Mohnton, Norma, wife of Linford Lied of Ephrata, Mary Ann, wife of Aaron Ray Zimmerman of Leola, Jonathan, husband of Mary (Reiff) Zimmerman of Narvon, Luke Ray Zimmerman, Jane Zimmerman and Kevin Zimmerman all at home; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Amos, husband of Susie (Zimmerman) Zimmerman of Mifflinburg, Elam, husband of Pauline (Zimmerman) Zimmerman of Stanley, NY, Jonathan Zimmerman of Ephrata; six sisters, Edna, wife of Melvin Martin of Ephrata, Florence, wife of Warren Nolt of Leola, Lydia, wife of Amos Zimmerman of Ephrata, Elva, wife of Ervin Zimmerman of Ephrata, Ellen Zimmerman of Ephrata, Susan Zimmerman of Ephrata and mother-in-law, Mary, wife of the late Jonas Nolt of Leola.
A viewing will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, at the late residence, 263 E. Meadow Valley Rd., Lititz. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 27, 2023, at 1 pm, from the late residence, with further services at 1:30, from Millway Mennonite Church, 267 Middle Creed Rd., Lititz, 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.
Zimmerman, Rufus N.
November 6, 1936 - January 24, 2023
Rufus N. Zimmerman, 86, of Mertztown, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in Richland Christian Home, Richland, Lebanon County, where he was rehabilitating for the past two months. Born in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, on November 6, 1936, he was a son of the late Elam E. and Katie N. (Nolt) Zimmerman. He was the husband of Esther S. (Snyder) Zimmerman, whom he married December 31, 1959, having recently celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Mr. Zimmerman was a member of Walnuttown Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, where he served as a Deacon. He was a farmer.
Mr. Zimmerman is survived by his children: Bishop Leon S., husband of Alta N. (Nolt) Zimmerman, Mertztown; James S., husband of Karen W. (High) Zimmerman, Myerstown, Lebanon County; Arlene S. (Martin), wife of Kenneth B. Snyder, Bernville; and Miriam S. (Zimmerman), wife of John M. Hurst, Mertztown. Other survivors include his siblings: Martha N. Zimmerman, Ephrata; Etta N. (Zimmerman), widow of Weaver Z. Zimmerman, Mifflinberg, Union County; Alta N. (Zimmerman), wife of Daniel Z. Zimmerman, Leola, Lancaster County; Ruth N. (Zimmerman), widow of Harvey Z. Horning, Mifflinberg; Ellen Z. (Zimmerman), wife of Amos Z. Horning, New Holland, Lancaster County; Wayne N., widower of Ella M. (Leinbach) Zimmerman, New Holland; Elvin N., husband of Mabel H. (Rissler) Zimmerman, New Enterprise, Bedford, County; Leon N., husband of Vera M. (Brubaker) Zimmerman, Stevens, Lancaster County; Sisters-in-Law: Laura M. (Zeiset) Zimmerman, Ephrata, widow of predeceased brother, Leroy N. Zimmerman; and Amanda M. (Leinbach) Zimmerman, East Earl, Lancaster County, widow of predeceased brother, Willis Zimmerman. There are 23 grandchildren; 81 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Rufus was predeceased by a son-in-law, Leonard M. Martin; a grandson and a great grandson.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. from Walnuttown Mennonite Church, 1219 Pleasant Hill Road, Fleetwood, with Bishop Amos G. Martin, officiating. Interment in Walnuttown Mennonite Church Cemetery. There will a viewing from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Walnuttown Mennonite Church.
Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.
Zimmerman, Sarah B. Zimmerman
June 23, 1939 - November 19, 2023
Sarah B. Zimmerman, 84, Lebanon, passed away on Sunday November 19, 2023 in her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Raymond Z. Zimmerman. Sarah was born in Ephrata Township, Lancaster County on June 23, 1939, a daughter of the late Martin M. and Susanna W. Burkholder Zimmerman. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.
Sarah is survived by children: Clair Z. Zimmerman and wife Susan, Womelsdorf; David Z. Zimmerman and wife Ellen, Lititz; Earl Z. Zimmerman and wife Louella, Myerstown; Susan Z. Horst, Rising Sun, MD; Janet Z. Zimmerman wife of Dale, Myerstown; Darlene Z. Martin wife of Kenneth, Stevens; Ray N. Zimmerman and wife Dawn, Newmanstown; Jonathan Z. Zimmerman and wife Dianne, Newmanstown; 49 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; brother: Paul B. Zimmerman, Ephrata; sisters: Esther B. Good, Myerstown and Susan B. Martin, Stevens.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by brothers: Elmer B. Zimmerman, Eli B. Zimmerman, John A. Zimmerman, Martin B. Zimmerman; sisters: Eva B. Martin, Mary B. Zimmerman, Elsie B. Zimmerman, Anna B. Horst; son-in-law: Leonard S. Horst.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Fairview Mennonite Church, 111 Elco Drive, Myerstown, PA 17067. Viewing will be Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm in the Fairview Reception Center, 141 Jackson Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042.
Zimmerman, Vera M. Wenger
April 1, 1937 - February 28, 2023
Vera M. Zimmerman, 85, of East Earl, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
She was the wife of the late Robert Fox Zimmerman who died May 30, 2020. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Ivan Z. and Mabel H. Martin Wenger.
Vera was a homemaker and a member of the Conestoga Valley Mennonite Church.
Surviving are six sons, Lewis W. husband of Dorcas Nolt Zimmerman of New Holland, Clinton W. husband of Valerie Shertzer Zimmerman of Penn Yan, NY, Stephen W. husband of Rachel Ebersole Zimmerman of Newport, Kevin W. husband of Rebekah Wine Zimmerman of East Earl, Lawrence W. husband of Judith Wine Zimmerman of Carlisle, and Vernon W. Zimmerman of East Earl; nine daughters, Linda W. wife of J. David Hostetter of New Holland, Rosene W. wife of Lynn Hoover of Kenton, OH, Sharon W. wife of J. Mark Hostetter of Mohnton, Judy W. wife of Elton Horst of East Earl, Carolyn W. wife of Martin L Hoover of Lebanon, Brenda W. Zimmerman of East Earl, Suzanne W. wife of Nevin Martin of Lititz, Elaine W. wife of Michael Wine of Lowville, NY, and Jeanette W. wife of E. Christopher Meck of Canton ; 110 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren; and a brother Clarence husband of Mary Wenger of Manheim. She was preceded in death by brothers, Aaron and Melvin Wenger
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 6, at 10:00 AM at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Ephrata, PA. Interment in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by the Eckenroth Home For Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Zook, David Merle
April 19, 1983 - October 9, 2023
David Merle Zook, 40, of Reinholds, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on October 9, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital. Born in New Holland, he was the son of Leon M. and Sarah B. (Lapp) Zook. He was the loving husband of Gabriella R. (Feliciano) Zook, whom he married on February 9, 2019.
He was a member of Shiloh Mennonite Church and was employed by Beiler Hydraulics for the last three years as a shipping specialist and previously owned ZKbrothers Roofing, LLC. He will be remembered most for being a good father, who loved his children and enjoyed having fun with them biking, camping and fishing. He would take his son, Emerson on 3 generation camping trips with Grandpa Zook and Uncle Jason. He loved his wife and took good care of her. They challenged each other in good ways, which brought growth, they did things together.
Dave also enjoyed food: pizza, wings, roast beef, potatoes, corn and the list could go on, however the food list wouldn't include green things. Dave also was serious about his faith and spiritual growth, he was part of a men's accountability group, and he lived out his faith through loving his wife, family and others.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his children; Emerson D. Zook (3), Esperanza R. Zook (1) and one expected in January, his siblings; Jason R. Zook and Arlene S. wife of Loyal D. Miller, his in-laws; Wendell and Julie Nolt and his wife's biological mother; Diana R. Althouse.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Road, Ephrata, PA 17522. There will be a viewing held at Martindale Mennonite Church on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals in Terre Hill is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Zook, Elizabeth M. "Betty" Brubaker
January 31, 1929 - July 15, 2023
Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Brubaker) Zook, 94, of Lititz, formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Landis Homes surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Floyd I. Zook, preceded her in death in 2003.
Born January 31, 1929 in Duchess, Alberta, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George L. and Ruth N. (Shetter) Brubaker.
Betty was a homemaker and schoolteacher. Her 17-years teaching career included Linville Hill Mennonite School, Belleville Mennonite School, and Locust Grove Mennonite School, where she started the kindergarten program. She was cited by Who's Who of American Teachers for her accomplishments. She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church at Morgantown, PA.
Betty's gifts of creativity in art and crafts blessed many people through her hand-made cards, crocheted animal book kits, and other crafts. Betty also loved volunteering as a Star Comforter and Friendly Visitor, showing her lifetime of care and concern as she visited many residents at Landis Homes.
Surviving are five children: Lois Ann married to J. Lemar Mast, Morgantown; Duane E. married to Genie (Wills) Zook, McKinney, TX; Ronald E. married to Judy (Garber) Zook; Lancaster, Larry J. married to Dawn (Root) Zook, Manheim; and Robert G. married to Ethel (Yoder) Zook, Allensville. She had 11 grandchildren: Justin and Katie (Cook) Zook, Kathy and Steve McClure, Janelle and Franklin Cunalata, Elizabeth and Michael Petersheim, Daniel and Rachel (Kolb) Mast, Emmie and Philip Pippin, Scott and Heather (Kelley) Zook, Jessica and Jess Frasher, Michelle and J.D. Spicher, Matthew Zook, and Benjamin Zook and fiancée Aleana Glah. She always loved being with children and especially her grandchildren and her 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three siblings: Harold Brubaker, John A. Brubaker and Edna (Brubaker) Mellinger.
The family is deeply grateful for the loving and compassionate care provided by all the staff and caregivers at Landis Homes.
Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, with family visitation from 1:00-1:45 p.m (no viewing). A viewing will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland. Interment will be private in Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials may be sent to Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
Zook, Esther E. High
January 27, 1931 - August 10, 2023
Esther E. Zook, 92, of Fairmount Homes, formerly of Leola, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2023 with family by her side. Born in Upper Leacock Twp., she was the daughter of the late Samuel S. and Magdalena Eberly High. She was the loving wife of the late Eli S. Zook who died in 2015. A homemaker, Mrs. Zook was a member of the Forest Hills Mennonite Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
She will be lovingly missed by: a son, Eli E. married to Sandy Martin Zook, Leola; four grandchildren, Chris (Lore) Zook, David (Lori) Zook, Kim (Doug) Stauffer, Holly (Darryl) Frey; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Alice (the late Reuben) Ruppert, Landis Homes, Gloria (Ivan) Burkholder, Annville, Samuel (the late Betty) High, Lititz.
She was preceded in death by: a grandson, Tyler Zook; brothers, Elvin, Harvey and Raymond.
Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at the Wheat Chapel (Fairmount Homes), 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata with viewing from 1 p.m. 2 p.m. Interment: Eby Cemetery, Leola. Furman's Leola.
Zook, Ezra Klay
June 25, 2022 - November 4, 2023
Ezra Klay Zook, the precious and beautiful son of Zachary and Meghan (Brady) Zook was welcomed into Jesus' arms on November 4, 2023, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He was born in Harrisburg on June 25, 2022. For the past six months, he courageously and relentlessly fought leukemia. He was full of radiant joy, humor, and life and always had a smile, regardless of the treatments and cancer he had to endure.
He touched the lives of everyone he encountered, especially at Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey where he was treated. His mommy and daddy loved him with all their hearts, and he loved and adored them with every ounce of his being. He loved to laugh, he loved music, books, Moana, basketball, drums, his tambourine, his train track and cars, his little red sports car, his kitty Karkour, his Swoop, and his lion stuffy. Ezzy was the strongest, bravest little boy ever, fighting this disease with the courage of the lions he adored. He enjoyed everything outside including picnics with mom and dad, bike rides, leaves, walks at the hospital and along the Susquehanna, and visits to Lake Tobias and ZooAmerica. He made us all better people and continues to inspire us. His family and friends will miss him deeply for the rest of our lives.
In addition to his parents, Ezra is survived by his grandparents Gordon and Carol (Leaman) Zook of Willow Street, and Debbie (Overly) Brady and Dustin Albright of Trout Creek, Montana, great-grandparents Norman and Arlene Leaman of Lancaster, Fay and Juanita Zook of Lake Odessa, Michigan, Betty Shumaker of Mount Joy, uncles and aunts Jeremy and Becky Zook, Crystal Zook, Daniel and Sophia Zook, Abbey and Marty Messer, cousins Autumn and Calder Messer, and many other members of his extended family and friends around the world. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Paul Brady, great-grandparents Betty and John Overly, Paul Brady, and his cousin Damian Zook.
We want to thank the staff at the Penn State Health Children's Hospital for their wonderful care for him. With their smiles, encouragement, and tireless efforts the doctors, nurses, and other staff did everything they could to restore him to health and to make him comfortable during this difficult journey.
A Celebration of Life service for Ezra will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at James Street Mennonite Church, 323 W. James Street, Lancaster, PA at 1:30 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12:30. Interment will follow at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Roar Ezra, Roar with your brand-new healthy body!
Zook, Kenneth Charles
May 13, 1926 - March 10, 2023
Kenneth Charles Zook of Tofield, Alberta passed away into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on March 10, 2023 in Tofield at the age of 96 years.
He is survived by his children Valeria (Bob) Dueck, Janice (Al) Kucy, Donna (Galen) Sharp, Kenneth Donald (Gwen), Timothy (Joy), Rosemary (Virgil) Roth and Steven (Pam); 19 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Carol Zook, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kenneth was predeceased by his wife Elsie; his grandson Jared and his siblings.
As a young boy Kenneth accepted Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. He was baptized at the Salem Mennonite Church and was an active member there all his life.
Kenneth loved his family, working hard to provide for them near Dodds, Alberta. He so looked forward to his heavenly home and his children rejoice that he is there now.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Salem Mennonite Church south of Tofield.
Memorial donations may be made to the Gospel Echoes prison ministry or to the Salem Mennonite Church.
Zook, Verna I. Graber
October 7, 1927 - March 24, 2023
Verna I. Zook, 95, of Goshen, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:58 pm, on Friday, March 24, [2023] at Goshen Hospital, Goshen. She was born on October 7, 1927, in Allen County, to Simon and Mary (Steury) Graber. On October 23, 1949, in Elkhart County she married Simon Zook, he died February 7, 2019.
Surviving is a son, Larry Devon Zook and his fiancée, Cindy Roberts; two grandchildren, Stacy (Jason) Hanaway, and Travis (Sarah) Zook; five great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Keenan Hanaway, Olivia, Spencer, and Allyson Zook all of Wolcottville; two sisters, Barbara Mast, and Betty Hochstetler both of Nappanee.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter-in-law, Dora Zook; three sisters, Sarah Huster, Josephine Miller, and Martha Beachy; three brothers Joel, Marlin, and Victor Graber.
Verna was a homemaker and co-owner of Zook Inc. and V&S Inc. She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, New Paris and she was known for her delicious cinnamon rolls, which she generously shared with her family and friends.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 31, at Fairhaven Mennonite Church, 13513 State Road 4 Goshen. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the 10:00 am funeral service on Saturday, April 1, also at Fairhaven Mennonite Church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Terrill Yoder. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be given to Turning Point Ministries, Faith Mission, or World Missionary Press.