Beck. --- Ivan E., son of Earl and Clara Beck, was born near Pettisville, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1930; departed from this life at the Detweiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1952; aged 22 y. 1 m. 19 d. Death came as a result of an automobile-truck collision near his home and, even though lingering for some days in an unconscious state, his passing was a shock to the community. About a year ago he confessed Christ as his personal Saviour and was received by baptism into the West Clinton Mennonite Church where he remained an active member until death. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Delmar, Marlin, and Roger, all at home), 2 sisters (Donna-Mrs. Omar Sutter, Sarasota, Fla.; and Evelyn, at home), his paternal grandfather (Henry Beck), and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Dec. 17 at the West Clinton Church, in charge of D. Wyse Graber, E. B. Frey, and D. L. Sommers, with burial in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Brubaker. --- Josephus Meyer, son of Benjamin Brubaker, was born in St. Jacobs, Ont., Nov. 1, 1869; passed from this life at his home in Orange, Calif., Nov. 21, 1952; aged 83 y. 20 d. Several years ago he suffered a stroke which left him paralyzed. As a young man he went to Elkhart, Ind., to live and was united in marriage to Anna Schaaf on April 23, 1895. Four children were born to this union. Surviving are his wife, one son, (Benjamin S., Orange, Calif.), 3 daughters (Emma M., Berkeley, Calif.; Josephine-Mrs. C. R. Seely, San Diego, Calif.; and Mary-Mrs. L. R. Barnett, Orange, Calif.), and one brother (Albert, Orange, Calif.). While he resided in Elkhart, Ind., he was a member of the Prairie Street congregation. When he moved to California in 1911 there was no Mennonite Church; however some years later when the Calvary Mennonite Church was organized in Los Angeles he became one of the charter members and remained a faithful and loyal member until his death. He took an active part in the work and witness of the congregations as long as he was able and even after he was unable to attend services. Funeral services were in charge of John D. Zehr, and Sherman Maust. Interment was made in the Fairhaven Cemetery, Orange, Calif.

Lehman. --- Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel D. and Elizabeth (Hunsecker) Lehman, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., July 17, 1871; passed away at the Chambersburg Hospital Dec. 17, 1952; aged 81 y. 5 m. She was in the hospital two weeks because of a fractured hip but apparently died of a heart attack. She was the last of her immediate family. Her father was a minister. Surviving are 2 nephews (John L. Horst, Scottdale, Pa.; and Samuel D. Lehman, Chambersburg, Pa., where she made her home) and many more distant relatives. She was a faithful member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral services were held Dec. 20 from the Chambersburg Church, conducted by Harold Hunsecker and Harvey E. Shank, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Schultz. --- Christian L., son of the late Menno and Elizabeth (Litwiller) Schultz, was born in North East Hope Township, March 11, 1869; passed away at his home in Poole, Ont., Sept. 16, 1952; aged 83 y. 6 m. 5 d. He accepted Christ in his early youth. On Jan. 12, 1892, he was united in holy matrimony to Catharine Oesch. They lived together a little over 60 years. He was ordained to the ministry by the Ontario Amish Mennonite Conference on Nov. 19, 1905, and served as minister in the Poole congregation for 20 years. On July 4, 1926, he was ordained as bishop and served in that office for 26 years. His parents, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, and 3 brothers (John and Enos, Ellice, Ont.; and Samuel L., Wellesley, Ont.). Funeral services were held at the Poole, Ont., Amish Mennonite Church in charge of Moses Roth, Moses O. Jantzi, and Menno Zehr, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Shantz. --- Annie Margaret (Loucks), wife of Ezra Shantz, since Feb. 10, 1893, was born in St. Joseph's Co., Ind., Aug. 22, 1870; died at her home near Baden, Ont., Dec. 8, 1952; aged 82 y. 3 m. 17 d. She was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband, 6 sons (John and Eldon, Breslau, Ont.; Jacob and William, Baden, Ont.; Elmer, Kitchener, Ont.; and Joseph, Wellesley, Ont.), 3 daughters (Catherine-Mrs. Alvin Lantzer, Goshen, Ind.; Sarah-Mrs. Leonard Horst, Newbury, Ont.; and Mary, Baden, Ont.), 23 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by L. H. Witmer and D. A. Yoder at the Shantz Mennonite Church on Dec. 12, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Stutzman. --- Harvey, son of Noah and Barbara Stutzman, was born near Milford, Nebr., Dec. 24, 1879; passed away Dec. 13, 1952; aged 72 y. 11 m. 19 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour, uniting with the Mennonite Church, and served faithfully throughout his life. He was united in marriage to Sarah Stoltzfus on Dec. 15, 1910. Six sons and 2 daughters were born to this union. In 1926 he and his family moved to Chappell, Nebr. In 1944 he with his wife and 2 sons returned to Milford, Nebr., where he resided until God called him to his eternal home. He was concerned not only for the spiritual welfare of his family but that all with whom he come in contact might learn to love and serve his Saviour too. Surviving are his wife, 6 sons (Ray and Perry, Chappell, Nebr.; Amon, Wellman, Iowa; Wesley and Ezra, Milford, Nebr.; and Emery, Colorado Springs, Colo.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Willard Yoder, Kalona, Iowa; and Gertrude-Mrs. Lester Roth, Colorado Springs, Colo.), 19 grandchildren, one brother (William, Wellman, Iowa), and a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Milford A.M. Church, Milford, Nebr., Dec. 16 in charge of W. A. Eicher, assisted by Alvin Gascho and Ammon Miller, with interment in the church cemetery.

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Bender. --- John R., was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., July 28, 1867. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and remained a faithful member of the East Zorra A. M. Church. On Jan. 20, 1891, he was united in matrimony to Anna Zehr, who preceded him in death in 1943. He died at the home of his nephew on Sept. 28, 1952, aged 85 y. 2 m. Surviving are one brother (David R.), one sister (Mrs. Joel Swartzentruber), and a number of nephews and nieces. Two brothers and 7 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra A. M. Church in charge of Peter Nafziger and David Schwartzentruber, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Bergey. --- Frank K., was born Jan. 5, 1868, in Montgomery Co., Pa.; passed away Nov. 10, 1952; aged 84 y. 10 m. 5 d. He spent his entire life in the Telford, Pa., area, operating the same farm for nearly 60 years. He is survived by 3 sons (Howard M., Harry M., and Jacob Willard, all of Telford, Pa.), 2 daughters (Marietta-Mrs. Witmer Souder, Telford, Pa.; and Sallie-Mrs. Rowland Derstine, Souderton, Pa.), 2 brothers (Vincent and Elias) and one sister (Mrs. Katie Clemmer). His wife and one daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Nov. 15, in charge of Menno Souder and Elwood Derstine, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Birkey. --- Maggie Vern, daughter of Simon D. and Emma (Ratzloff) Yoder, was born May 12, 1891, Wellman, Iowa; passed away at her home Dec. 20, 1952; aged 61 y. 7 m. 8 d. She had been in failing health, but death came as the result of a heart attack. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in youth and united with the West Union Mennonite Church where she was a faithful member at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Joseph J. Birkey on Aug. 25, 1912. To this union one daughter (Eloise Elna) was born. As long as health permitted she attended church regularly and also enjoyed working in the sewing circle. She is survived by her husband and daughter. Funeral services were held Dec.22 at the West Union Church in charge of Paul T. Guengenrich and Eugene Blosser, with burial in the West Union Cemetery.

Burt. --- Lee Wilmert, was born Jan. 14, 1919, the son of John M. and Carolyn Louise (Wilmert) Burt; passed from this life to his eternal reward on Dec. 13, 1952, at Lincoln, Ill.; aged 33 y. 10 m. 30 d. For about 20 years he had been suffering from paralysis, but he had been seriously ill for the past several weeks. Surviving him in his immediate family is his father, his mother having passed away in 1951. In October, 1952, he confessed his faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized in his home, becoming a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, Hopedale, Ill. Funeral services were held in the Minier, Ill., funeral home in charge of Ivan Kauffmann, assisted by Simon Litwiller. Burial was made in the cemetery near Arlington, Ill.

Chambers. --- Kate, widow of the late William H. Chambers, was born in Bedford, England, Feb. 10, 1871; passed away at the home of her daughter on Dec. 16, 1952; aged 81 y. 10 m. 6 d. She is survived by her daughter (Margery-Mrs. David W. Coffman), one son (Harold W., Athens, Ont.), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. With her husband and family she came to Canada about 40 years ago, and resided in the district of Beamsville, Ont., since that time. She was bedfast for a year and a half after having suffered from a broken hip. She was a faithful attendant at the Moyer Mennonite Church, Vineland, Ont., for many years. Funeral services were conducted at the Beamsville funeral home on Dec. 16 by S. F. Coffman. Interment was made in the Vineland Cemetery.

Cramer. --- John Wesley, was born Feb. 9, 1861, at Mount Hollysprings, Pa.; died at the Miller Memorial Hospital, Chappell, Nebr., Dec. 26, 1952; aged 91 y. 10 m. 17 d. His early years were spent at his birthplace in Pennsylvania where he was married to Alice Nahlor. In 1906 he took up farming near Raymond, Nebr. The last nine years he spent at Chappell, where he made many friends among the folks of the community. The last years and a half of his life he was afflicted with paralysis. While in the hospital he was baptized and received into the Mennonite Church. He lived a life of faith and devotion to the Lord and left a bright testimony as he passed peacefully into the next world. He was preceded in death by his wife and one daughter (Mrs. Maud Williams). Surviving are 2 sons (William W., Lincoln, Nebr., and Jacob A., San Jose, Calif.), 15 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 28 at the Chappell Mennonite Church by Fred Gingerich and John Roth. Interment was made in the family burial plot near Raymond, Nebr.

Ebersole. --- Lizzie H., daughter of the late Martin and Maria (Horst) Risser, was born March 21, 1876; died Dec. 24, 1952 at her home in Bainbridge, Pa.; aged 76 y. 9 m. 3 d. She was the wife of Martin R. Ebersole, who survives as well as 4 sons (Abram, Elizabethtown, Pa.; Elam, Bainbridge, Pa.; Jacob, Hershey, Pa.; and Ira, Baltimore, Md.), one brother (Adam, Mt. Joy, Pa.), and 4 grandchildren. She was a member of Good's Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, Pa., from which funeral services were held Dec. 28 in charge of Noah W. Risser, Clarence E. Lutz, and Ira Z. Miller. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Erb. --- Magdalena Schwartzentruber, wife of the late John Erb, passed away at her home in Zurich, Ont., Oct. 17, 1952; aged 88 y. Surviving are 4 sons (Christian, Moses, Aaron, and Edmund), one daughter (Mrs. Aaron Gingerich), one brother (Christian, Zurich, Ont.), 19 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were at the Blake Amish Mennonite Church, of which she was a member, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich, assisted by M. O. Jantzi and Nelson Litwiller.

Good. --- Viola, daughter of the late Allan and Selina (Eby) Kraft, was born near Bridgeport, Ont., Aug. 30, 1904; passed away Nov. 7, 1952, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Kitchener, Ont.; aged 48 y. 2 m. 8 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, Ont., before coming to the St. Jacobs congregation. On Oct. 8, 1932, she was united in marriage to George Good, who survives her. To this union were born 4 children (Alice, Elmer, Lorene, and Eleanor, all at home). Also surviving are 3 brothers (Lloyd and Roy, Bridgeport, Ont.; and Sanford, Kitchener, Ont.), and one sister (Marguerite-Mrs. Walter Deeton, Toronto, Ont.). Funeral services were held at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, Nov. 10, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Wilfred Ulrich. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

Greider. --- Jennie May, daughter of Tobias E. and Barbara E. (Musser) Greider, was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, Oct. 20, 1881, passed away at the Neff brother's home near Medway, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1952; aged 71 y. 2 m. 5 d. She is survived by 4 sisters (Lizzie Allen, Cedarville, Ohio; Annie Pence, Dayton, Ohio; Clara Warye, Hubbard, Oreg.; and Minnie Hilty, Dayton, Ohio), and one brother (Joseph A., West Liberty, Ohio), and a number of other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Mennonite Church from her youth and as long as she was able was active in the service of the church. Her passing is keenly felt by all who knew her, and she leaves a definite vacancy in the home where she kept house for her cousins, the Neff brothers, for over 30 years. Funeral services were in charge of Lloy A. Kniss, with burial in the Huber Mennonite Cemetery.

Longenecker. --- Ephrain H., was born June 26, 1873, near Lititiz, Pa., the son of the late Christian and Mary (Hernley) Longenecker; passed away at his home in Elizabethtown, Pa.; Dec. 1, 1952; aged 79 y. 5 m. 5 d. In May 1894, he was married to Ellie S. Brubaker, who passed away in 1908. There were 6 children born to this union. (Ada-Mrs. Aaron Grove, Eva-Mrs. Jacob Gebhard, Victor and Raymond, all of Elizabethtown, Pa.; Fannie-Mrs. Martin Lefever, Lancaster, Pa.; and an infant son who preceded him in death). On Nov. 2, 1909, he was married to Barbara B. Landis. Surviving are his widow, 5 children, 3 foster children (Mabel Seifert-Mrs.Edward Olds, Mystic, Conn.; Betty Constine-Mrs. Harold Showalter, Intercourse, Pa.; and Iva Jane Brubaker, Elizabethtown, Pa.), 16 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Dec. 4 at the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church with Clarence E. Lutz and Walter L. Keener Jr., officiating. Burial was made in the Mt. Tunnel Cemetery.

Martin. --- Emma, daughter of George and Lorina (Stauffer) Martin, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 14, 1857; passed away Dec. 27, 1952, at the home of Abram Hartman, Wakarusa, Ind.; aged 95 y. 5 m. 13. She lived in Elkhart County ever since she moved there with her folks at the age of one year, and was a member of the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., since her conversion in her youth. Fourteen years ago she lost her eyesight and her hearing was also badly impaired. Funeral services were held at the Yellow Creek Mennonite in charge of R. R. Smucker, assisted by Peter Wiebe.

Miller. --- Lester M., aged 45 y. 28 d., was born in Holmes Co., Ohio. Nov. 9, 1907; passed away Dec. 7, 1952, at Apple Creek, Ohio, a son of Menno W. and Mattie Miller, Hartville, Ohio. He was a member of the East Union C. A. Church, Orrville, Ohio. Surviving are his wife (Malinda), 4 daughters (Alice-Mrs. Ezra B. Hershberger, Orrville, Ohio; Mable, Vera, and Josephine, at home), one granddaughter, his parents, one sister (Gladys Wittmer), and 3 brothers (William, Sol, and Elmer, all of Hartville, Ohio). On e daughter, one brother, and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the East Union C. A. Church in charge of Tob Byler, David Stutzman, and Paul W. Kandel. Burial was made in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Berlin, Ohio.

Schlatter. --- Jonas, son of the late Benedict and Fannie (Lugbill) Schlatter, was born April 23, 1866, near Leo, Ind.; passed away at his home Dec. 8, 1952; aged 86 y. 7 m. 15 d. As a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was baptized. He was a charter member of the Leo, Ind., Mennonite Church. On March 15, 1888, he was united in marriage to Anna Neuhouser, and together they celebrated their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary last March. This union was blessed with 8 children (Levi, Wapakoneta, Ohio; David, who preceded him in death; Emma ­Mrs. Henry Amstutz, Celina, Ohio; Sarah-Mrs. S. J. Miller, Leo, Ind.; Anna-Mrs. Menno Neuhouser, Napoleon, Ohio; Clara---Mrs. Amos Aschliman, West Liberty, Ohio; Harry, Adrian, Mich.; and Viola Sprunger, Berne, Ind.). Surviving are his wife, 7 children, 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Lydia Neuhouser) and many other relatives and friends. He enjoyed good health up until the last few months and he loved to go to worship. He suffered the stroke that resulted in his death while in special meetings at the Leo Church. Funeral services were held Dec. 10 at the Leo Mennonite Church by O. S. Hostetler, assisted by Ben Graber, with interment in the Leo Cemetery.

Snider. --- David M., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Snider of Elmira, Ont., was born Oct. 19, 1880; passed away Dec. 18, 1952; aged 72 y. 1 m. 30 d. On May 20, 1903, he was married to Malinda Weber who survives him. Also surviving are 2 sons (Leonard, Elmira, Ont., and Angus, Bridgeport, Ont.), one daughter (Erma-Mrs. Oscar Snyder, Elmira, Ont.), 3 brothers (Menno, Norman, and Milton, all of Elmira, Ont.), and 7 grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church from his youth. Funeral services were held at the St. Jacob's Mennonite Church, Dec. 21, in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Paul Martin. Interment was made in the Conestoga Cemetery.

Weaver. --- Alexander, son of Tobias and Leah (Wingard) Weaver, was born July 26, 1861, in Richland Twp.; passed away April 21, 1952, at the home of his daughter Luella near Geistown, Pa.; aged 90 y. 8m. 26 d. On Oct. 17, 1880, he was united in marriage to Mary Blough, who preceded him in death in 1943. Two sons and one daughter also preceded him in death. Surviving are Charles, Sewickley, Pa.; John, Gettysburg, Pa.; Harry, Johnstown, Pa.; Mary-Mrs. Oscar Brumbaugh, Freedom, Pa.; and Luella ­Mrs. Grant Baumgardner, Johnstown, Pa. In early years he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Weaver Mennonite Church, Johnstown, Pa. On June 10, 1893, he was ordained to the ministry, in which capacity he served faithfully. The church feels the loss of a faithful minister. Funeral services held at the Weaver Mennonite Church in charge of Harold E. Thomas and Aldus Wingard. Interment was made in the Richland Cemetery.

Zehr. --- Leah, was born March 3, 1880; passed away to her eternal reward at the home of her daughter, Nancy, Tavistock, Ont., Oct. 2, 1952; aged 72 y. 6 m. 30 d. She was a daughter of the late Michael Yutzi and Marie (Schrag). In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and untied with the East Zorra A. M. Church. On Nov. 27, 1900, she was united in marriage to Daniel S. Zehr, who preceded her in death in 1942. Four sisters and 3 brothers also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Nancy, Tavistock, Ont.; Marian-Mrs. Harvey Steinman, South Easthope, Ont.; and Selma-Mrs. Lorne Brenneman, East Zorra, Ont.), one son (Lloyd, East Zorra, Ont.), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel S.), 5 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. Chris Ruby; Rachel-Mrs. Solomon Bender; Nancy-Mrs. Michael Yantzi; Mary-Mrs. Jacob Yantzi; and Emma-Mrs. Sam Wagler), and many other friends. Funeral services were in charge of Joel Swartzentruber and Henry Yantzi, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Blankenbiller. --- John B., son of George and Harriet (Parmer) Blankenbiller was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., March 30, 1871. In 1873, he moved with his parents to Ohio, and in the spring of 1879 they moved to Roseland, Nebr. On March 7, 1895, he was married to Etta Davidson. In his early manhood he united with the Roseland Mennonite Church and was always active in church work. He passed away at his home, Bladen, Nebr., the morning of Dec. 24, 1952; aged 81 y. 8 m. 24 d. Surviving are 2 sons (George and Lavern), 2 daughters (Lillian and Mildred), 3 brothers (David, St. Paul, Minn.; Daniel Rushville, Nebr.; and Milton, Juniata, Nebr.), 2 sisters (Mary Woods, Juniata, Nebr.; and Harriet, St. Paul, Minn.), and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1941, 3 brothers and one sister. He was a great lover of music. While living in the Bladen community he attended the Bladen Methodist Church as long as his health permitted. He was never too busy to lend a helping hand in those in need. Funeral services were held at the Roseland Mennonite Church, Dec. 27, in charge of Fred Reeb, assisted by O. A. Ernst.

Derstine. --- Mary S., (Freed), widow of Mahlon B. Derstine, Souderton, Pa., passed away Dec. 31, 1952; aged 85 y. 1 m. 18 d. She is survived by 3 sons (Clayton F., Kitchener, Ont.; Clarence F., Doylestown, Pa.; and Lloyd F., Souderton, Pa.), one sister (Mrs. Lucy Allenbach), 15 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Souderton Mennonite Church. She was greatly interested in the work of the church and was widely known for her hospitality. Many ministers from the days of J. S. Coffman and A. D. Wenger were entertained at the home. Funeral services were held at the Chestnut Street Church, Jan. 3, in charge of Jacob C. Moyer, assisted by E. B. Moyer and Russell Musselman.

Eash. --- Joyce, infant daughter of Ora and Anna Mae (Nisley) Eash, was born and passed away on Dec. 25, 1952. She leaves her father, mother, 3 sisters, grandparents, and many other relatives. One infant brother preceded her in death. A service was held at the home of the father's parents in charge of Oscar S. Hostetler, Topeka, Ind.

Freed. --- Catherine, daughter of the late Henry and Henrietta Houck, was born Jan. 13, 1859; passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Musselman, Nov. 13, 1952; aged 93 y. 10 m. She had been bedfast for two and one half years. On Jan. 14, 1882, she was married to Franklin A. Freed who preceded her in death in 1936. She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, Souderton, Pa. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Katie Alderfer, and Henrietta---Mrs. John Musselman, both of Souderton, Pa.), one son (Elmer, Souderton, Pa.), 22 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. One son (Oswin) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Nov. 16, at the Souderton Mennonite Church, in charge of Jacob Moyer, Elmer Moyer, and Russell Musselman, with burial in the church cemetery.

Gingerich. ­ David, was born in Hay Township, July 22, 1872; passed away Jan. 1, 1953, at Clinton Public Hospital, Clinton, Ont.; aged 80 y. 5 m. 10 d. On Feb. 1, 1898, he was united in marriage to Lydia Meyer. Surviving are his wife, one son (Jacob, Zurich, Ont.), 5 grandchildren, one sister (Lydia, Zurich, Ont.), and 2 brothers (Samuel and Solomon, both of Zurich, Ont.). One daughter (Lyla) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Jan. 3, at the Zurich Mennonite Church, where he was a faithful member, in charge of Manasseh Hallman and Albert Martin. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Good. --- Margaret, daughter of Anna (Wyant) and the late Rudolph Blooser, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., march 1, 1909; departed this life at the Youngstown, Ohio, hospital, Dec. 29, 1952; aged 43 y. 9 m. 28 d. On June 6, 1933, she was united in marriage to Daniel C. Good. To this union were born 2 daughters (Dorothy Jean and Carol Margaret). In early life she accepted Christ and remained a faithful member of the North Lima Mennonite Church until her death. Before her marriage she had taught school. She was of a cheerful disposition and was deeply interested in the spiritual welfare of her family. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters, mother, 5 sisters (Ressie-Mrs. Paul Buckwalter, East Canton, Ohio; Mary-Mrs. Carl Lehman, Ruby-Mrs. Elwood Forney, Alma-Mrs. Randall Justice, all of Columbiana, Ohio; and Anna-Mrs. Henry Brown, North Lima, Ohio), one half sister (Sally, Harrisonburg, Va.), 2 brothers (Rudolph, New Waterford, Ohio; and Harold, Columbiana, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the North Lima Mennonite Church Dec. 31, by David Steiner and James Steiner. Interment was made in the Midway Cemetery.

Huber. --- Lizzie P., daughter off the late Samuel and Catherine (Price) Hartman, was born Sept. 4, 1862, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; passed to her eternal reward at the home of her son, John on July 6, 1952; aged 89 y. 10 m. 1 d. She was united in marriage to John K. Huber. Early in married life they united with the Mennonite Church, to which she remained faithful until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1905. 3 sons and one daughter. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Katie Fetter and Mrs. Lizzie H. Nolt, both of Bowmansville, Pa.), 2 sons (Abram, Willow Street, Pa.; and John, Lancaster, Pa.), 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Susan Shertz and Amanda both of Lancaster, Pa.). Funeral services were held July 9, in charge of Melvin Lauver and John S. Hess, at the Lititz Mennonite Church. Interment was made in the East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Pearl. --- Edward, was born Aug. 12, 1877, and passed away at his home in Pond Bank, Sept. 25, 1952. He is survived by his wife (Mary), 4 sons (Raymond and Richard, in the army and Robert and Howard, at home), and 2 daughters (Esther and Blanche, at home). He confessed Christ before he died. Funeral services were conducted by Harvey E. Shank of the Grove Funeral Home in Waynesboro, with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Mount Alto, Pa.

Smith. ­ Joseph D., son of Bishop John and Magdelena (Schertz) Smith, was born Jan. 15, 1868, near Metamora, Ill. After an illness of several months he passed away at the Eureka Hospital, Dec. 21, 1952; aged 84 y. 11 m. 6 d. He was married to Anna Belsly on Feb. 10, 1891. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons (Lester, Washington, Ill.; Arthur, South Bend, Ind.; and Walter, Eureka, Ill.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Laura King, Chicago, Ill.; Pearl, Eureka, Ill.; Mrs. Ada Miller, Normal, Ill.; and Mrs. Verne Bishop, Doylestown, Pa.), 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one brother (Samuel E., Eureka, Ill.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Schertz, Goshen, Ind.; and Mrs. Ellen Oyer, Eureka, Ill.), and one stepsister (Mrs. Agnes Gunden, Goshen, Ind.). Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. For thirty-one years he farmed on the Smith homestead near Metamora. In 1922 he moved with his family to Eureka to direct the building of the Mennonite Home for The Aged, and was appointed to serve as superintendent. He held the position until his retirement five years ago. In early life he united with the Mennonite Church and was active in the work of the church and Sunday school activities for many years, and also assisted in the development of the church singing. He frequently participated in civic, educational and welfare activities of the community, having been an organizer and charter member of the Woodford Count Farm Bureau. His retirement in 1947, as superintendent of the Home for the Aged, closed a long, active and useful career. His patience and understanding of the needs of those who lived at the Home under his supervision endeared him not only to the aged, but to all who knew him. In latter years he spent much time in visiting and writing to friends and read with interest the activities of the church. Funeral services were held at the Metamora Mennonite Church in charge of H. R. Schertz, assisted by S. C. Yoder and Ezra Yordy. Burial was made in the Hickory Point Cemetery near Metamora, Ill.

Stoltzfus. --- Elizabeth, daughter of John Summers and Elizabeth (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, was born Nov. 3, 1860, near Gap, Pa.; departed this life Nov. 25, 1952, at the home of her nephew Melvin Hertzler; aged 92 y. 21 d. She was the youngest and the last of her immediate family. When she was a child her parents moved near Concord, Tenn., being among the first Mennonite settlers in that community where she was converted and baptized as a member of the Mennonite Church. She and her sister spent a number of years in Goshen, Ind., and then later they moved with their brother on a farm near Warwick, Pa. After their passing she moved to the farm of her nephew. She was of a cheerful disposition, fond of writing and music. She is survived by a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held in the Delbert Funeral Home, Elverson, Pa., by Ira Kurtz, T. K. Hershey, and Amos Kolb of the Vincent Mennonite Church, Spring City, Pa. where she held her membership. Interment was made in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Elverson, Pa.

Troyer. --- Calvin J., son of Jerry M. and Susan (Schlabaugh) Troyer, was born Feb. 13, 1874, in Holmes Co., Ohio; passed away at his home near Lagrange, Ind., Dec. 30, 1952; aged 78 y. 10 m. 17 d. On March 3, 1895, he was united in marriage to Matilda Lambright, who survives along with the following children: Lizzie-Mrs. Homer Miller, Jerry C., Ellen-Mrs. Orval J. Miller, Ruth-Mrs. Lee Miller, of Shipshewana, Ind.; Calvin C., Willis, Raymond, of Lagrange, Ind.; Berdena-Mrs. Freeman Hartman, Howe, Ind.; Edna-Mrs. Emmett Klopfenstein, Los Angeles Calif.; Lena---Mrs. Stanley Plank, Kalona, Iowa; Clarence, Engadine, Mich. Also surviving are one foster daugher (Edna-Mrs. George Dintamin), 59 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Two sons (Amos and Jay) preceded him in death. He accepted Christ in his youth and became a member of the Mennonite Church. He was active in the work of the church and a regular attendant as long as health permitted. Funeral services were held at the Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, Ind., in charge of Josiah J. Miller, Percy J. Miller, and Oscar S. Hostetler.

Wagaman. --- Ross Edward, son of the late Alexander and Mary Wagaman, was born Aug. 11, 1885; passed away suddenly as the result of a heart attack at his home in Pond Bank, Pa., Dec. 14, 1952. He is survived by his wife (Mae), 2 sons (Rennis and Gilson, both of Pond Bank), one brother (Bruce), and one sister (Mrs. Viola Bumbaugh). Funeral services were held at the Grove Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Pa., Dec. 17, in charge of Harvey E. Shank and Edward Clark. Burial was made in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Mount Alto, Pa.

Wiley. --- Danny Ray, infant son of David and Laura (Shetler) Wiley, was born at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Dec. 20, 1952, and passed away the same day. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Larry Jay), 4 grandparents, and 6 great-grandparents. Graveside services were held at the Kaufman Cemetery, Davidsville, Pa., in charge of Irvin Holsopple.

Witmer. --- Ellen S., daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Strickler) Witmer, was born June 25, 1877; passed away at the Myers Rest Home, Landisville, Pa., Sept. 17, 1952; aged 75 y. 3 m. 8 d. Four brothers and sisters survive (Elizabeth S., with whom she resided at Salunga, Pa.; Jacob S., Elizabethtown, Pa.; Peter S., Florin, Pa.; and Fannie S.,--Mrs. Martin Ebersole, Manheim, Pa.). She united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held Sept. 20, at the Salunga Mennonite Church where she attended regularly, in charge of Henry E. Lutz, Christian Frank, and Barton Gehman. Burial was in the Kraybill Cemetery, Mount Joy, Pa.

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Athey. --- Elliot, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Athley, was born in Richmond, Va., Sept. 25, 1888; passed away at the Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 1, 1953; aged 64 y. 3 m. 7 d. He was a member of the Diamond Street Mennonite Church, Philadelphia, Pa., since August, 1952. This was the first death among the member of the congregation. Surviving are his wife and one son (Elliot, Philadelphia, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Welsh Funeral Home in charge of Luke G. Stoltzfus, with burial in the Mount Lawn Cemetery.

Breneman. --- Lizzie H., daughter of the late Martin F. and Lizzie B. (Harnish) Witmer, was born near Millersville, March 11, 1886; departed from this life at her home, October 18, 1952; aged 66 y. 7 m. 7 d. Although handicapped for a number of years, her passing as a result of a heart attack, came as a shock to her family and friends. In young womanhood she accepted Christ and became a member of the Masonville Mennonite Church, Washington Boro, Pa., where she worshiped until her death. On Dec. 8, 1910, she was united in marriage to Christian E. Breneman. Surviving are her husband, 7 sons (Joseph W., Rohrerstown, Pa.; Paul W., and Martin W., both of Lancaster, Pa.; Eli W., Manheim, Pa.; Roy W., Millersville, Pa.; Clifford W., Lancaster, Pa.; and Amost W., at home), 4 daughters (Grace W.-Mrs. Amos Nolt, Mt. Joy, Pa.; Miriam W., Ruth W., and Irene W., all at home), 29 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Leah Becker and Alice, both of Millersville, Pa.), and one brother (Levi H., Lancaster, Pa.). Funeral services were held Oct. 21, at the Masonville Mennonite Church, in charge of Christian K. Lehman, assisted by Benjamin Miller and Christian B. Charles, with burial in the church cemetery.

Clemens. --- Clara R., daughter of Abram and Amelia (Nice) Ruth, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 22, 1901; died Nov. 30, 1952; aged 50 y. 11 m. 8 d. She was married to Ernest R. Clemens on Oct. 4, 1922. For many years she taught Sunday school and summer Bible school and will be greatly missed in the church. She is survived by her husband, one daughter (Pauline-Mrs. John J. Fisher, Jr.), one brother (John, Philadelphia, Pa.), and 3 sisters (Kathryn-Mrs. Rhine Bishop, Mabel-Mrs. Herman Bishop, and Emma-Mrs. Curtis Rittenhouse, Lansdale, Pa.). Funeral services were conducted by John E. Lapp, assisted by Wayne Kratz and Abram A. Price, at the Plain Mennonite Church, Lansdale, Pa., Dec. 4, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Grove. --- Jacob L., son of Jacob B. and Mary (Lehman) Grove, was born June 13, 1871; suddenly passed from this life at his home in Markham Twp., Ont., Dec. 29, 1952; aged 81 y. 6 m. 16 d. Fifty-five years ago he was married to Frances Diller on Feb. 22. He joined the Mennonite Church early in life and remained faithful to the end. Surviving are his wife and 5 sons (Ezra, John, Levi, Aaron, and Thomas). He was preceded in death by one brother (Levi) and 2 sisters (Annie-Mrs. Christian Wideman, and Ada). Funeral services were in charge of Fred Nighswander, Floyd Smucker, and Abraham Smith at the Wideman Church, Jan. 2, 1953. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kaufman. --- Caroline, daughter of the late Henry and Catharine (Keim) Blauch, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 6, 1862; died at her home near Davidsville, Pa., Dec. 15, 1952; aged 90 y. 7 m. 9 d. She was married to Jacob W. Kaufman. For many years she was a member of the Kaufman congregation and was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Vinnie M. Kaufman, with whom she resided), 3 stepsons (J. Norman, Peoria, Ill.; Amos A., Roaring Springs, Pa.; and Henry B., Johnstown, Pa.) and one brother (Ephraim, Pinto , Md.). She was preceded in death by one stepdaughter (Maggie J. Shetler). Funeral services were held Dec. 18, at the Kaufman Mennonite Church, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler, assisted by Russel Shilling. Burial was made in the Kaufman Cemetery.

Raab. --- Henry, was born in Germany in 1877; died April 24, 1952; aged 74 y. He came to the United States with his parents at about the age of five. He grew up in Bucks Co., Pa., and married Sallie Hockman, of that community. He accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church at Deep Creek, Pa. He farmed until 1946, when his wife died, and then he began working for a plumber. He came back to the shop as usual after a day of work and as he was preparing to go home passed away very suddenly. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church and always had a pleasant smile. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by one daughter. Surviving are one son, granddaughter, and a number of other friends. Funeral services were held at the Deep Run Church, April 28, in charge of Wilson Overholt and Abram Yothers, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Ramer. --- Marlean Faye, six-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ramer, Port Treverton, Pa., died Dec. 27, 1952, at the Lewisburg Hospital, from pneumonia. She is survived by her parents and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held Dec. 30 from the Susquehanna Church, in charge of William Shafer and John H. Reinard.

Sanford. --- Lydia Kuhns, was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio, July 22, 1859; passed away at the Sunset Home for the Aged, Geneva, Nebr., Dec. 8, 1952; aged 93 y. 4 m. 17 d. She spent her girlhood with her parents in Ohio and Nebraska. In 1881 she was married to Daniel B. Sanford, who preceded her in death. Two sons (Charles and Daniel) also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Harry and Clayton, Ayr, Nebr.; and Crayton, Hawk Springs, Wyo.), 2 daughters (Goldie Owens, Philipsburg, Kans.; and Lydia Gains, Yakima, Wash.), 2 brothers (Henry, Wellman, Iowa; and Joe, Shickley, Nebr.), one sister (Amanda Troyer, Shickley, Nebr.), and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. In her later years she renewed her covenant with her Lord and enjoyed the assurance of salvation in Him who loved her and gave His life for her. Funeral services were held Dec. 10, at the Salem Mennonite Church in charge of Fred Reeb, assisted by P. R. Kennel and Lee Schlegel. Burial was made in the Shickley Cemetery.

Sommer. --- Daniel, after a lingering illness of about a year, died on Nov. 12, 1952; aged 69 y. 5 m. 5 d. He was a son of the late Peter and Katherine Sommer, and was a member of the East Zorra A.M.Church. Surviving are one brother (David, East Zorra, Ont. With whom he made his home), one sister (Barbara-Mrs. Aaron Schlegel, East Zorra, Ont.), and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church in charge of Joel Swartzentruber and Henry Yantzi. Interment was made in the East Zorra Community Cemetery.

Thomas. --- Norman, son of the late John M. and Rachel (Blough) Thomas, was born Nov. 9, 1882, in Somerset Co., Pa.; passed away Nov. 22, 1952, at the Lee Hospital, Johnstown, Pa.; aged 70 y. 13 d. He is survived by an aunt, 6 nephews, and 5 nieces. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Mrs. Titus Blough and Mrs. Isaac Hostetler). He was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church for almost 50 years, and was a regular attendant as long as health permitted. He was also a Sunday-school teacher for many years. Funeral services were held Nov. 24 at the Blough Mennonite Church, Hollsopple, Pa., in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Harry C. Blough, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Unzicker. --- Linda Kay, five-year-old daughter of Floyd and Bernice (Estes) Unzicker, died of leukemia on Dec. 20, 1952, in the Carle Memorial Hospital, Urbana, Ill., where she had been a patient for three days. She was born in Champaign, Ill., Jan. 16, 1947. Besides her parents she is survived by 2 sisters (Donna Jean and Judith Ann) and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church in charge of Howard Zehr and Gale Barkalow, pastor of the E. U.B. Church in Elliott.

Vogt.---A graveside funeral was conducted by Ivan R. Lind on Nov. 9, for the stillborn baby of Ralph and Hazel Vogt, on Nov. 7, at Hesston, Kans.

Wagler. ­ Joseph Z., son of the late John and Annie (Zehr) Wagler, was born in Waterloo County on April 7, 1874; passed to his eternal reward at the age of 78 y. 1 m. 13 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and became a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church where he remained until his death. On Jan. 26, 1896, he was united in holy wedlock to Elizabeth Iutzi. He leaves to mourn his departure, one son (Daniel, South Easthope, Ont.; and John, Wellesley, Ont.), one sister (Mary, Clarence, N. Y.), 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Simon), one daughter (Alma), his companion in 1921, and 2 brothers (Jacob and Christian). Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church, May 23, in charge of Henry Yantzi. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.