Lazarus
Project
An obituary project of MennObits.
Source of individual obituaries given with each record.
This file is named for the year the obituary was recorded here, not the
death year.
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Heacock, Loren Vern
April 30, 1986 - January 11, 2022
Loren Vern Heacock, 35, of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky died
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at U. K. Chandler Medical Center after a
courageous battle with cancer. He was a Goshen, Indiana native born April
30, 1986, son of Vern and Diane Heacock, Graduate of Goshen High School,
Class of 2005 and resident in the Berea area of Kentucky the past six years.
Loren was a kind, gentle, soft spoken but strong man who was a self-employed
carpenter known for his construction skills and building the log cabin that
became his home. He enjoyed building, woodworking, traveling, exploring,
hiking, snow skiing, bicycling, and cooking. Loren was a true outdoorsman
active in sustainability and mushroom foraging.
In addition to his parents he is survived by two sisters Angela Borke
(Caleb), Carissa Gaines (Brett); his partner Elora Overbey; nephew and
nieces Kaeli, Luke, Claire, Camille, Scarlett; as well as a host of friends.
In accordance with Loren’s wishes he was cremated. Two Memorial Services
will be scheduled: Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Maple City Chapel in
Goshen, Indiana and Sunday, March 13, 2022 in the Berea, Kentucky area.
Further details will be forthcoming.
https://www.reppertfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Loren-Vern-Heacock?obId=23705764
Accessed January 10, 2026 by Kevin Miller
Hertzler, Wilmer Allen
December 17, 1945 - November 18, 2025
Wilmer Allen Hertzler, 79, a resident of Rockingham, passed
away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the home he built 52 years ago.
Mr. Hertzler was born on December 17, 1945, in Newport News, VA, to the late
Vernon Naftzinger and Mary Alice Shenk Hertzler. He worked for Trumbo
Electric and later retired from Broadway Electric and was an avid mountain
man who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent many years helping take care
of the Breneman Turner Mill and was an avid black powder enthusiast, often
participating in rendezvous at Fort Seybert, WV. He took great pride in his
1966 yellow convertible, “Daffodil” which he had restored some years ago. He
was a member of Zion Mennonite Church.
On September 4, 1971, he married Lois Elaine Layman Hertzler, who survives.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Hertzler is survived by his son, Anthony “Andy”
LaMar Hertzler, of McGaheysville; brother, Isaac Hertzler and wife Wilma;
and his foster sister, Tammy Glenn and husband Nathaniel.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hertzler was preceded in death by his
brother and sister-in-law, Roger Hertzler and his wife Betty.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025,
at Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery with Pastor Mike Metzler officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday,
November 22, 2025, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brethren and
Mennonite Heritage Center - Breneman Turner Mill, P.O. Box 1563,
Harrisonburg, VA 22803, or to the Mennonite Disaster Service, 583 Airport
Road, Lititz, PA, 17543
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
https://mcmullenfh.com/obituaries/wilmer-hertzler, accessed January 7,
2026
Submitted by Phil Kniss
Hostetler, Willis H.
July 7, 1941 - December 12, 2025
Willis H. Hostetler, 84, passed away Friday, December 12,
2025. He was born July 7, 1941 in Maysville, Ohio to the late Harry D. and
Mary E. (Coblentz) Hostetler.
Willis moved to Sarasota in 1966 from Holmesville, Ohio. He was a member of
Bayshore Mennonite Church and worked in block masonry. Willis graduated from
Auctioneering School, loved to read and was a skilled ventriloquist.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Gloria; siblings Harry
Hostetler, Jr. and his wife Carolyn; Irene Swartzentruber and her husband
David; Sam Hostetler and his wife Helen; John Hostetler and his wife Ruby;
Bob Hostetler and his wife Ina; Ruby Neuenschwander and her husband Jim;
Vernon Hostetler and his wife Janet; and Ruth Ann Schlabach and her husband
Steve; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Willis was preceded in death by his brother
Raymond.
There will be a visitation on Thursday from 6-8 pm at Maloney Funeral Home,
2401 Cattlemen Road Sarasota, Florida 34232. Burial will be Friday morning
at 10:00 am at Bethel Mennonite Cemetery with funeral to follow at 11:00 am
at Bethel Mennonite Church.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family online at
www.MFHcares.com.
https://www.mfhcares.com/obituaries/willis-hostetler/#!/Obituary
Accessed January 10, 2026 by Phil Kniss
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