Beck, Menno, son of John and Elizabeth (Freyenberger) Beck, was born neat Pettisville, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1881, suddenly departed from this life at his home in Stryker, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1956, aged 75 y. 20 d. In 1904 he was united in marriage to Mary Short. They were blessed by the arrival of 3 children. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, and a son (Stella-Mrs. Laurence Bowers, West Unity, Ohio; Ruth-Mrs. Leland Short, Stryker, Ohio; Kenneth, Wauseon, Ohio), 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Joseph, Wauseon, Ohio), one sister (Fannie Miller, Pettisville), and many other relatives and friends. Having accepted Christ as his Saviour in early life, he united with the Mennonite Church and at the time of his expiration was a faithful member of the Lockport congregation. Funeral services were held Nov. 24, at the Lockport Church in charge of D. Wyse Graber assisted by Walter Stuckey, P. L. Frey, and Simon Stuckey. Burial in Lockport Cemetery.

Bontrager, Lydia Ann, oldest daughter of Shem and Sarah (Swartzentruber) Schlabach, was born near Nappanee, Ind., Dec. 20, 1885; died at her home near Middlebury, Ind., Aug. 13, 1956; aged 70 y. 7 m. 24 d. With her parents she moved to Thomas, Okla., when she was 16, where she became a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church. On Feb. 16, 1905, she was married to Enos I. Bontrager, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1951. In 1918 they moved to Indiana. To this union were born 3 sons and 6 daughters. Two sons, 3 daughters, and one grandson also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Tobias, Middlebury), 3 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Ezra Schrock, Goshen; Sarah Ann-Mrs. Enos Cross, on the home place; Betsie-Mrs. Perry Nisley, Goshen), one foster daughter (Vivian-Mrs. Rudy Bontrager, Goshen), 21 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 foster grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Lorenzo, Greenwood, Del.; Elias, Scotdale, Pa.; Ezra, Goshen, Ind.), and 2 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Menno Yoder and Matilda-Mrs. Elmer S. Hochstetler, both of Goshen). Death was caused by cancer of the liver. Funeral services were held at the home on Aug. 16, conducted by B. T. Yoder, Edwin Knepp, and Elam Hochstetler. Burial was made in the Miller Cemetery.

Boshart, Daniel B., son of Christian E. and Catherine (Buerge) Boshart, was born May 12, 1866, in Waterloo Co., Ont.; passed away of a heart ailment at the home of his son, William, on July 28, 1956; aged 90y. 2 m. 16 d. He accepted Christ in his youth, and the time of his death he was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Colorado Springs, Colo. He was married to Mattie Ulrich on Feb. 3, 1891. To this union were born 3 sons (William, Colorado Springs; Johnny, deceased; and Amos, Wood River, Nebr.), and 2 daughters (Fannie-Mrs. Dave Stutzman, Salem, Oreg.; Marion-Mrs. Ira Beckler, Lebanon, Oreg.). A niece Esther-Mrs. Jake Roth, Seward, Nebr.,--was taken into the family home at the age of 7 months and stayed until she was 7 years, when Mrs. Boshart passed away on Nov. 8, 1917. Surviving are 2 sons, 2 daughters, 21 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one brother (Dave, Milford, Nebr.). He helped build the Wood River Church in 1908, where he was a member until 1921, when he moved to Colorado to live with William, and in 1938 he went to Oregon to live with his daughters for a number of years. Burial was made in the Wood River Cemetery.

Brundage, Dorothea, was born in New York City, on April 14, 1878; passed away at Tarpon Springs, Fla., on Nov. 18, 1956; aged 78 y. 7 m. 4 d. She was a Jewess, but her early years were spent with Mennonite foster parents. During these years she accepted Jesus as her Saviour and Messiah. Following training at Moody Bible Institute, she spent many years in evangelical witness to her own Jewish people. Due to failing health, she made her home during her last year at the Have of Grace, Brooksville, Fla. On Aug. 9, 1956, she was received by confession of faith as a member of the Ida St. Mennonite Church, Tampa, Fla. The funeral services was held at a Tampa funeral home with Martin W. Lehman officiating. Interment was made in the Hebrew Christian cemetery.

Frank, Ruth R., daughter of Christian Mae (Rohrer) Frank, was born Dec. 24, 1936; departed this life in the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, after a 5-day illness, on Nov. 20, 1956; aged 19 y. 11 m. 20 d. Death resulted from an infection of the sinuses. She was a student nurse at the Lancaster General Hospital, a member of the senior class. In early life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and at the time of her death was a faithful member of the Landisville Mennonite Church. She is survived by her parents, one sister (Elizabeth), twin brother (Carl and Clair), and grandmother (Mrs. Noah E. Rohrer). Funeral services were held at the Landisville Church Nov. 23 were in charge of Henry Lutz, Barton Gehman, and Christian E. Charles, with interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gingerich, Alvin J., was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 7, 1903; died in Pomerene Hospital, Dec. 1, 1956; aged 53 y. 9 m. 24 d. He was baptized in Pennsylvania by John S. Mast many years ago. Last July, while a patient in the Osteopathic Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, he was received as a member of the Berlin Mennonite Church. Surviving are his mother, 3 brothers, 4 sisters. His father and one brother preceded him. Funeral services were conducted in the Berlin Church, on Dec. 4 by Paul Hummel and Simon W. Sommer.

Good, Ezra H., son of Noah and Fanny (Horst) Good, was born Jan. 13, 1872; departed this life after a short illness on Nov. 19, 1956; aged 84 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Jan. 11, 1894, he was married to Fanny Koppes, who preceded him in death in Sept. 1941. One brother and 2 grandchildren also preceded him. On Feb. 2, 1944, he was married to Elizabeth Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Iola-Mrs. Owen Witmer, Dalton, Ohio), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Heatwole, Orrville; Mrs. Mary Kreider, Dalton), one brother (John, Dalton), and a host of other relatives and friends. Sixty-three years he accepted Christ as his Saviour, joining the County Line Mennonite Church, of which he remained a faithful member . The funeral was held at the County Line Church, Ohio, Nov. 22, in charge of Cleophas Steiner and Abram Good.

Graber, Emanuel, son of the late Ephraim and Barbara Graber, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., Aug. 4, 1890; passed away unexpectedly at his home, having suffered coronary thrombosis while attending livestock, on Nov. 26, 1956; aged 66 y. 3 m. 22 d. He had lived all his life in Daviess Co., Ind. On Feb. 21, 1921, he was baptized by Jacob K. Bixler. He was one of the charter members of the Berea Mennonite congregation, where he faithfully attended the remainder of his life. He is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters (John Henry and Jerry, Liberal, Kans.; Rose-Mrs. William Stoll, Wolford, N. Dak.; Caroline-Mrs. Victor Knepp, and William, Montgomery, Ind., with whom he had made his home), 9 nephews, and 12 nieces, besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Berea Church, Nov. 28, by Edd Shrock, David Graber, and Tobias Slaubuagh, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Hertzler, Paul David, son of Silas and Anna Hertzler, Goshen, Ind., was born in New Haven, Conn., Sept. 5, 1926; died in a Washington, D. C., hospital on Nov. 22, 1956; aged 30 y. 2 m. 17 d. For several weeks he was ill with encephalitis and complications. In early youth he became a Christian and united with the Mennonite Church. Later he transferred his membership to the Baptist Church. On Aug. 25, 1956, he was married in Richmond, Va., to Doris Blankenship of Black Mountain, N.C. They made their home in Alexandria, Va., since Paul was employed as a civil engineer by the Virginia High Department. Surviving are his wife, who now lives in Richmond, Va.; his parents, 3 sisters (Mary Elizabeth-Mrs. Robert L. Hostetler, West Lafayette, Ind.; Charlotte-Mrs. Ellis Croyle, Topeka, Ind.; and Joanne, Goshen), a brother (John, Goshen), and a grandmother (Barbara Weaver, Goshen). Funeral services were held in Goshen on Nov. 26 in charge of S. C. Yoder and J. H. Mosemann, assisted by John Harvey of the Del Ray Baptist Church, Alexandria, Va. Burial was made in the Violett Cemetery.

Hochstedler, William B., son of Benedict A. and Elizabeth (Miller) Hochstedler, was born March 18, 1873, in Johnson Co., Iowa; died at his home in Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 3, 1956; aged 83 y. 8 m. 15 d. When a young man he became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church in which faith he died. On Feb. 2, 1896, he was married to Susie A. Knepp, who preceded him in death on Sept. 13, 1923. To this family 3 sons were born (Emmett, Joseph-who died at the age of 6-and Emery). A daughter (Hester) was adopted when she was 10 years old. His marriage to Mary D. Miller took place March 21, 1926. He lived on the farm where he was born until 1929 when they moved to Kalona where he spent the rest of his life. His only sister and brother, and one grandchild preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Emmett and Emery of Kalona), one daughter (Hester-Mrs. Gid Christner, Wellman, Iowa), 15 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He enjoyed good health and was always present at his usual place of worship. The day before his death was the only worship service he had missed for many years. He had been on his feet less than 4 hours before his death. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church on Dec. 5, in charge of E. G. and Morris Swartzendruber.

Keyton, Rita, daughter of J. C. and Lettie Lambert, was born June 18, 1912; passed away following an operation on Sept. 12, 1956, at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore, Md.; aged 44 y. 2m. 25 d. She was married to Virgil L. Keyton, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Joyce, Sheldon, Marlene, Darrell, Nadine, Virgil, Karen, larry, and Charlene, all at home), also Charles Craun by a former marriage, one grandchild, and the following brothers and sisters (Kerlin, Carl, Mrs. Willis Cane, Mrs. Marion Mitts, Mrs. Ellsworth Sthifflett and Mrs. Jesse Etlinger, all from Virginia; James, Ridley Park, Pa.; Mrs. Emil Jupitz, Baltimore, Md.; and Mrs. Richard Moore, Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a member of the Brethren Church. Services were conducted at a funereal home by E. G. Wanger, Hanover, Md.

Miley, Helen, daughter of Harry and Olive (Happle) McLaughlin, was born on Dec. 21, 1921; passed away at the Gettysburg (Pa.) Hospital on Nov. 3, 1956; aged 34 y. 10 m. 13 d. She was afflicted with chronic tuberculosis. Surviving are her husband, Frank Miley, and 7 children, ages 18 months to 19 years. Funeral services were held at the Shady Pine Mission where she had been a faithful member. Funeral services were conducted by Walter Lehman and Howard Lehman, with interment in the Doylesburg Cemetery.

Miller, Myron G., son of the late Gideon D. and Katie Ann (Otto) Miller, was born at Springs, Pa., on April 4, 1897; passed away in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 24, 1956; aged 59 y. 6 m. 24 d. On Sept. 12, 1919, he was married to Grace Moser, who survives. Also surviving are the children (Elnora, Blain, Richard, Gary, all of Springs, Pa.), and one brother (Aaron). In his youth he united with the Springs Church of which he was a faithful member. His counsel was much appreciated in the building of the new church. Funeral services were in charge of Roy Otto and Daniel Whitacer, with burial in the Springs Cemetery.

Musselman, Abner, son of the late George Musselman, was born near St. Jacobs, Ont., June 23, 1900; passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home near Elmira, Ont., on Nov. 14, 1956; aged 56 y. 4 m. 22 d. On May 9, 1925, he was married to Gladys Burkhart, who survives. Also surviving are a son (Marshall, at home), a daughter (Erla-Mrs. Mervin Bauman, St. Jacobs), a brother (George, Floradale, Ont.), 2 sisters (Salome-Mrs. Angus Martin, New Hamburg, Ont., and Mrs. Edna Francis, Kitchener), and one grandchild. He accepted Christ in his youth and united with the Mennonite Church of which he was a faithful member until the Lord called him home. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Church on Nov. 17 in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by Jesse b. Martin, with burial in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Newcomer, Benjamin F., son of the late Walter S. and Esther (Hersh) Newcomer, was born in Rapho Twp., Mount Joy, Pa., Feb. 28, 1922; passed away Oct. 13, 1956, at the Condersport (Pa.) Hospital, five days after being admitted; aged 34 y. 7 m. 13 d. Death was due to cerebral embolism. After having some blood transfusions, he seemed to be much better, and so his sudden passing away was a shock to all. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his teens and united with the Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church. On Nov. 7, 1945, he was married to Reba E. Myer, who survives. This union was blessed with 5 children (Joyce Marie, Benjamin Lee, Glen Elwood, Sharon Ruth, and Norman Lynn, all at home). Also surviving are one brother (Jay N., Mount Joy), 2 sisters (Ethel-Mrs. Alvin Miller, Elizabethtown, Pa.; Ruth-Mrs. Ivan Gehman, Genesee, Pa.), a grandmother (Mrs. Annie C. Newcomer), and a host of relatives and friends. In 1952 he and his wife answered the call to serve Christ in the York's Corners, N. Y., community, moving there with their family. He served his Lord faithfully in this area, and those who knew him testify that his life spoke loudly for Jesus. A prayer service was held Oct. 15 at Kear-Hamilton Funeral Home, Ulysses, Pa., and funeral services at Chestnut Hill Church on Oct. 17, with Raymond Charles in charge, assisted by David Thomas. Interment was made in the Landisville Cemetery.

Nofziger, Willis O., son of the late Jacob R., and Caroline (Burkholder) Nofziger, was born near Wauseon, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1902; passed away on Nov. 13, 1956, at the Williams County General Hospital, Montpelier, Ohio, of coronary occlusion; aged 53 y. 11m. 24 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, untied with the Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member of the Lockport Congregation at the time of his death. On May 5, 1925, he was untied in marriage to Lillie Short. Eight children came to bless their home. He is survived by his companion, 4 sons and 4 daughters (Delmar, Archbold; Marvin and Jolene-Mrs. Merle Leichty, both of Stryker, Ohio; Shelba, Donald, Connie, Keith, and Linda at home), 5 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Clarence, Jesse, Elmer, Lloyd, and Roy), one sister (Alma-Mrs. John Beck), all of Wauseon, Ohio, and many other relatives and friends. His service and counsel in the construction work of the church was appreciated by everyone. Funeral services were conducted at the Lockport Church on Nov. 16 in charge of the home ministry, with burial in the Lockport Cemetery.

Rodamer, Stewart, son of the late Cyrus and Lydia (Yoder) Rodamer, was born near Salisbury, Pa., Aug. 9, 1891; passed away at his home in Grantsville, Md., on Oct. 20, 1956; aged 65 y. 2 m.11 d. On Oct. 15, 1913, he was married to Orpha Maust, who survives. On March 24, 1912, he united with the Springs Mennonite Church where he was a faithful member at his death. Also surviving are one son (Charles Allen, Harrisonburg, Va.), one brother (Milton, Grantsville), one grandson, and one nephew. Funeral services were in charge of Roy Otto and Roy Kinsinger, with the burial in the Grantsville, Md., cemetery.

Roth, Ruth Ann, infant daughter of Milford and Merva (Ruby) Roth, was born at Stratford (Ont.) General Hospital, Oct. 1, 1956; died Oct. 4, 1956. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister (Linda), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ben Roth, Wellesley, Ont.; and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Ruby, Tavistock, Ont.). Graveside services were conducted Oct. 5 at the East Zorra Church Cemetery by Henry Yantzi.

Runk, John R., son of Peter and Catharine (Guyer) Runk, was born April 11, 1885, at Willow Hill, Pa.; died Aug. 5, 1956; aged 71 y. 4 m. 25 d. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Coy Runk, 5 sons, 2 daughters, 32 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was baptized in his 66th year. Although nearly blind, he was always cheerful and witnessing for his Lord. Funeral services in charge of Amos Martin and Walter Lehman were held at the Shady Pine Mission where he was a faithful member. Interment was made in the Path Valley Cemetery.

Shank, Abram, son of the late Christian and Mary (Strite) Shank, was born Dec. 5, 1872, near Leitersburg, Md.; died Oct. 10, 1956, at the Washington County Hospital after an illness of several weeks; aged 83 y. 10 m. 5 d. He was a guest of the Mennonite Old Folks' Home, Maugansville, Md., for 6 years and a member of the Reiff Mennonite Church. Surviving are one daughter and 2 sons (Mrs. Samuel E. Horst, Hagerstown, Md.; Amos and Samuel Shank, both of Waynesboro, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Aaron and Noah, Greencastle, Pa.; and Christian, Maugansville, Md.). Funeral services at the Reiff Church were conducted by Amos and Reuben Martin, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Shirk, Fannie, daughter of Noah and the late Hettie (Gehman) Weber, was born July 31, 1901, near Adamstown, Pa.; died at her home in Mohnton, Pa., Oct. 23, 1956, after an illness of one year; aged 55 y. 2 m. 22 d. She was a member of Gehman's Mennonite Church. On Jan. 27, 1923, she was married to David G. Shirk, who passed away in his sleep on Nov. 10, 1954. Surviving are a foster son, her father, and all her brothers and sisters (Alice-Mrs. Aaron Martin, Harry, Abel, Edwin, Anna, Esther-Mrs. Enos Musser, Sallie-Mrs. Ivan Gehman, Ella-Mrs. Paul Z. Martin). Funeral services were conducted at the Bowmansville Church on Oct. 27, by Howard Z. Good, Benj. Weaver, and J. Paul Graybill, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Snavely, Louisa E., widow of Preacher John B. Snavely, was born Sept. 21, 1867, in Mt. Joy Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.; died Aug. 15, 1956, at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., following an illness of 2 years; aged 88 y. 10 m. 24 d. She was a member of Hernley Mennonite Church for many years. Surviving are 2 sons (Menno G. and John G, Manheim, Pa.), 5 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at the Hernley Church with Henry Lutz and Noah Risser officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Springer, Joseph W., son of Joseph and Barbara (Nafziger) Springer, was born May 3, 1871, near Minier, Ill.; passed away in the Abram Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Ill., on Nov. 28, 1956; aged 85 y. 6 m. 25 d. He had been in failing health for the past year. He accepted Christ in his youth and became a faithful member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church. On Feb. 9, 1896, he was married to Mary Litwiller, and they observed their 60th wedding anniversary this past year. Besides his wife, the following children survive (Laura-Mrs. Silas Nafziger, Martha, Allan, and Simon, of Hopedale; Elmer, Armington, and Ada-Mrs. Paul Schertz, Lowpoint, Ill.), also 21 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ben, Minier, Ill.). Two sisters and 4 brothers preceded him in death. He served the church faithfully in many different ways as trustee, on the building committee, superintendent, teacher and many other ways. Funeral services were held Dec. 1 at the Hopedale Church with Howard Zehr and Ivan Kauffmann officiating. Burial was made in the Hopedale Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Stauffer, Barbara, daughter of Phares and Katie (Brubaker) Bollinger, was born near Lincoln, Pa., March 7, 1894; passed away Oct. 28, 1956; aged 62 y. 7 m. 21 d. On March 17, 1918, she was united in marriage to Evan S. Stauffer. To this union 3 children were born One infant son preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, Lititz, Pa., her father (Phares B. Bollinger, Ephrata, Pa.), one daughter (Marguertie-Mrs. Raymond W. Sauder, Lititz, Pa.), one son (Willard B., at home), 2 sisters (Amelia-Mrs. David K. Witmer, Ephrata, and Fannie-Mrs. Levi Hollinger, Manheim, Pa.), and 6 grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Hammercreek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31 in charge of John S. Hess, Amos Horst, Parke Heller, and Ira Good, with interment in adjoining cemetery.

Sutter, Cyrenius R., son of Christian and Fanny (Stalter) Sutter, was born near Minier, Ill., on Jan. 25, 1892; passed away on Oct. 20, 1956, at the Holy Family Hospital, Estherville, Iowa; aged 64 y. 8 m. 26 d. At an early age he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Hopedale (Ill.) Mennonite Church. On Dec. 21, 1919, he was united in marriage to Ada Zehr. To this union were born 6 children, 2 of whom were stillborn. Early in 1920 they moved on a farm near Manson, Iowa, and lived in the community nearly all of their married life. In Dec., 1947, he was seriously injured in an automobile accident, losing the use of his lower limbs, resulting in a life in the wheel chair. In May, 1956, they moved to the Sunset Home, Geneva, Nebr. On Oct. 13, 1956, they were in the process of transferring to the Good Samaritan Homer, Estherville, Iowa, when he became seriously ill with uremic poisoning and was taken to the hospital where he passed to his eternal reward. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister. Surviving are his wife, 4 sons (Clarence, Sutherland, Iowa; Robert, Manson, Iowa; Lester Goshen, Ind.; and Wayne, Newell, Iowa), 11 grandchildren, 7 brothers (Chris, Sarasota, Fla.; Julius, Elwyn, Pa.; Lee, Hopedale, Ill.; Elmer, Delavan, Ill.; Aaron, Manson, Iowa; Harry, Peoria, Ill., Louisa-Mrs. Peter Zehr, Morton, Ill., and Matilda, Hopedale, Ill.). Even though confined to a wheel chair, his Christian testimony was felt by all with whom he came in contact and his attitude was always one of thanksgiving and praise to his Lord and Saviour. Funeral services were held at the Manson Mennonite Church, Oct. 23, in charge of Edward Birkey and Nicholas Stoltzfus.

Thomas, Marlin Duane, infant son of Freeman and Cora (Hostetler) Thomas, was still born at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Nov. 30, 1956. Surviving are the parents, one brother (Floyd J.), 2 half brothers (Dorsey E., Harley L.), 2 half sisters (Ethel P., Grace A.). Graveside services were held Dec. 1, at the Thomas Mennonite Cemetery in charge of Aldus Wingard.

Thomas, Reuben, Sylvester, son of Harry S. and Belinda (Slagel) Thomas, was born Dec. 31, 1883; near Boswell, Pa.; departed this life on Oct. 13, 1956, at his residence near Johnstown, Pa.; aged 72 y. 9 m. 13 d. A marriage union of more than 50 years was broken at his death. He and his wife, the former Ella Croyle, had observed their golden wedding anniversary on Feb. 22, 1956. Surviving are his wife, a daughter (Ethel-Mrs. Edward Yoder), a son (Freeman), both of Johnstown; 7 grandchildren, a great-grandchild, a brother (Irvin), and a sister (Jennie-Mrs. T. J. Lehman) of Hollsopple, Pa.; and a half brother (Paul, Friedens, pa.). One sister Mary, preceded him in death. On March 3, 1901, he was baptized in the Lutheran Church and later received into the Thomas Mennonite Church where he was a faithful member until death. His place at worship was seldom vacant, and because of his sudden passing, his absence is keenly felt. Funeral service was held at the Thomas Church with Aldus Wingard and Sanford G. Shetler in charge; burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Weaver, Susan, daughter of the late Abraham and Elizabeth(Leinbach) Gehman, was born Feb. 25, 1876, in Berks Co., Pa.; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., on Nov. 22, 1956; aged 78 y. 8 m. 27 d. On Dec. 5, 1937, she was married to Elam M. Weaver, who preceded her in death in 1950. Surviving are 3 stepchildren (Mrs. Ada Zimmerman, Ephrata, Pa.; Clayton and Harry, Ephrata, Pa.), 4 brothers (Jonathan, Ephrata; Jacob, Bowmansville; Henry, Mohnton; Abraham, Lancaster), 9 step grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Mennonite Church since her youth. Funeral services were conducted by Barton B. Gehman, John B. Weaver, Banks M. Horning, and Joseph O. Weaver. Interment was made in Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery.

Wenger, Elam M., son of Michael and Magdalena (Musselman) Wenger, was born April 15, 1882, near Farmersville, Pa.; entered into the presence of the Lord, Nov. 7, 1956; aged 74 y. 6 m. 22 d. He was ill for less than one day. Before going to the hospital, he asked the family to join him in Bible reading and prayer, when he expressed his faith in Christ and resignation to the will of God. Shortly before midnight he died in the Lancaster General Hospital. In his youth he became a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, where he worshiped regularly until his death. In 1906 he was married to Alice Harnish, who died in 1910. They had 2 daughters (Esther, Bareville, Pa.; and Mabel, a missionary in the Belgian Congo). In 1914 he married Anna Myer, who survives. They had 3 daughters (Edna, Bareville; Alta-Mrs. Robert Garber, missionary in Deder, Ethiopia, and Grace, Bareville). On Nov. 11 funeral services were held at the Groffdale Church by John Martin and Mahlon Witmer, with burial in the Groffdale cemetery.

Wilson, Corte R., son of George and Flora Bell (Rutledge) Wilson, was born Jan. 1, 1881, near Le Roy, Ill.; passed away at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1956; aged 75 y. 9m. 23 d. At the age of 38 he lost his eyesight. After the death of both parents he made his home with various families. The last twelve years he had his home with Ira Buerge and family in Archbold, Ohio. He suffered a light stroke and heart attack two years ago from which he never fully recovered. He united with the Presbyterian Church at the age of fifteen, remaining a member until death. Preceding him in death are his parents, and two brothers. Surviving is one brother (Ray, Durham, N. Car.), and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held in the Short Funeral Home, Archbold, Ohio, Friday morning, Oct. 26, in charge of Harvey Fricke and Roy Sauder. Then the body was taken to Le Roy, Ill., for a graveside service and burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Wilson, Emma, daughter of James and Mary (Mackey) Wilson, was born near Scottdale, Pa., Aug. 26, 1895; died at the Connellsville, Pa., Hospital, Nov. 29, 1956; aged 61 y. 3 m. 3 d. She united with the Scottdale Mennonite Church 25 years ago after having attended the East Scottdale (Kingview) Sunday school a number of years. She was a faithful member and gave a good testimony before her death, which came after a brief illness. She is survived by one sister (Mrs. Anns Strickler, Washington D. C.). Funeral was held at the Murphy Funeral Home, Scottdale, Pa., Dec. 1, in charge of Willis Hallman and John L. Horst. Interment in the Pennsville Independent Cemetery.

Wiss, Leah, daughter of the late Lewis and Saloma (Zook) Wiss, was born Sept. 29, 1882, in Big Valley, Mifflin Co., Pa.; died in the Harrisburg, (Pa.) State Hospital, Oct. 15, 1956; aged 74 y. 16 d. She is survived by one sister (Lydia Weaver, Johnstown, Pa.), and also nephews and nieces. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Services were held in McNabb Funeral Home by Jacob Weirich, with burial in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Yoder, Anna E., Elverson, Pa., daughter of Noah Z. and Lydia (Hertzler) Yoder, was born in Long Green, Md., Sept. 24, 1872; died Oct. 6, 1956; aged 84 y. 12 d. At the age of 4 she with her parents moved to Concord, Tenn., where she became a member of the Mennonite Church. In May, 1913, they moved to Fairview, Mich., and after the death of her father in 1918, she moved to Pennsylvania. She is survived by Levi I. Yoder, Sarah M.-Mrs. Abner T. Stoltzfus, both of Elverson, Pa., and a half brother, Dr. John A. Yoder, Zenia, Ohio. One half brother and a half sister preceded her in death. Funeral services in charge of Ira A. Kurtz and C. J. Kurtz were held at the Rock Mennonite Church, where she was a faithful member. Burial was made in the Pine Grove Cemetery nearby.

Yoder, Fredrick Dean, son of William M. and Alma (Kaufman) Yoder, Middlebury, Ind., was born July 13, 1948, and had been an invalid since birth, became ill Wednesday and did Oct. 4, 1956; aged 8 y. 2 m. 21 d. Surviving in addition to his parents, are 3 brothers (Marion, Goshen, Charles, and John at home), 2 sisters (Alice and Nancy, at home), and the grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Kaufman). Funereal services were held Oct. 6 at the home of his parents, in charge of John S. Steiner, with burial in the Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Yoder, Harlin Jay, second son of Wilbur and Louella (Miller) Yoder, was born May 21, 1940, in Midland, Mich.; passed away in a motorcycle accident on Nov. 10, 1956; aged 16 y. 5 m. 20 d. A neighbor boy, Nelson Smith, who was driving the motorcycle, and Harlin Jay both passed away before reaching the hospital. Harlin was the first to break the family circle. He attended the Midland Mennonite Church. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Darrell, Ronnie, Lynn, and Doyle, all at home), 3 sisters (Ardice-Mrs. Charles Kauffman, Dayton, Ohio, and Marva and Louis, both at home), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Midland Church with the home ministry in charge. Burial was made in the Homer Township Cemetery.

Yoder, Joseph W., son of Christian Z. and Rosanna (McGonegal) Yoder, was born Sept. 22, 1872; died Nov. 13, 1956, at the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, Pa., after an illness of several months; aged 84 y. 1m. 22 d. He was married on Feb. 18, 1932, to Emily A. Lane, who survives. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. He was the last surviving member of his family. He taught in Elkhart Institute, forerunner of Goshen College, worked as music director in teacher institutes in Pennsylvania, Indian, Illinois, and Virginia, led evangelistic singing and taught music classes for a number of different denominations, taught in Lock Have Teachers College and Juniata College, Pa., for a number of years, and is well known as the author of "Rosanna of the Amish," the story of his mother and the family's home life. Other books he wrote are "Amische Lieder" (the first transcription of the Amish hymns which had been preserved by ear for many generations), "Rosanna's Boys," and "Amish Traditions." He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville, Pa., where services were held on Nov. 15, in charge of Jacob R. Weirich assisted by Aaron Mast, A. J. Metzler, and J. Raymond Powell. Interment was made in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Zehr, Peter, son of the late Daniel and Catherine (Heiser) Zehr, was born July 25, 1879, at Deer Creek, Ill.; died at his home at Morton, Ill., Nov. 27, 1956; aged 77 y. 4 m. 2 d. On Jan. 5, 1908, he was united in marriage to Louisa Sutter. Surviving are 3 sons (Orrie, Roy, and Milton, all of Morton), 4 daughters (Velma. Fannie, and Mary, of Morton, and Doris-Mrs. Robert Yoder, Eureka, Ill.), 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Amos, Mackinaw, Ill., and Daniel, Ludlow, Ill.), 2 sisters (Matilda, Morton, Ill., and Ida-Mrs. Joe Birkey, Fisher, Ill.). One brother, one sister, and 2 grandchildren preceded him in death. Early in life he took Christ as Saviour and was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Morton Church on Nov. 29 by Kenneth G. Good, assisted by Howard J. Zehr, with interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

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Barnt, Cora, wife of R. G. Barnt and daughter of the late John and Barbara Powell, was born June 6, 1888, in Allen Co., Ohio; passed away Dec. 13, 1956, in the St. Rituis Hospital, Lima, Ohio, after an illness of 2 months; aged 68 y. 6 m. 7 d. On March 6, 1906, she was united in marriage to R. G. Barnt, who survives. To this union were born 6 children (Carl, Toledo; Ray, Lima; Richard Wapakoneta; Mrs. Aaron Huber, Waynesboro, Va.; Mrs. Raymond Bush, Lima, and Mrs. Ray Brenneman, Elida), also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one brother and 3 sisters (Samuel Powell, Blountstown, Fla., her twin sister, Mrs. Dora Heatwole, Elida; Mrs. Anna Hartman, Delphos, and Mrs. Elizabeth Brenneman, Elida). She accepted Christ in her youth, and was a faithful member of the Pike Mennonite Church near Elida, Ohio, to the end. Funeral services on Dec. 23 at the Pike Church were in charge of Paul Smith and Harold Good, assisted by Elmer Yoder and Gabriel Brunk.

Bender, Michael Lee, son of Clayton and Wilma (Marner) Bender, was born Oct. 28, 1956, in Pioneers Memorial Hospital, Rocky Ford, Colo.; died Nov. 2, 1956; aged 5 days. Surviving are the parents, grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Willard Marner, Parnell, Iowa; and Mr. and Mrs. George Bender, Wellman, Iowa), and other relatives. Funeral services were held Nov. 3 at the Pioneers Memorial Hospital Chapel in charge of Frank Nies. Burial was made in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Rocky Ford.

Blank, Oliver Umble, son of J. H. and Barbara (Yoder) Blank, was born in Gunn City, Mo., Jan. 9, 1874; died Dec. 7, 1956, at his home in Harrisonville, Mo. In 1899 he went to Kamiah, Idaho. On Jan. 15, 1912, he was married to Esther A. Moon, who preceded him in death in Dec. 1917. While in Idaho he was converted and united with the United Brethren Church later transferring his membership to the Sycamore grove congregation near Garden City, Mo., where he remained a faithful member until his death. After the death of his father in 1918, he returned to Missouri and made his home with his mother until her death in 1941. In 1949 he moved to his late home in Harrisonville. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Surviving are one sister (Pearl-Mrs. Emery Yoder), and a number of nieces, who cared for him during his illness, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove church by James D. Yoder, assisted by S. S. Hershberger. Burial was made at Kamiah, Idaho.

Brubacher, Menno, son of the late Moses and Elizabeth (Musselman) Brubacher, was born Oct. 11, 1874, in Woolwich Twp., Ont.; died at his home near Waterloo, Ont., on Dec. 14, 1956, after a lengthy illness; aged 82 y. 2 m. 3d. On Dec. 4, 1900, he was united in marriage to Almeta Good, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Walter and Curtis, both of Waterloo), and 3 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Enoch B. martin, St. Jacobs, Ont.; Lucinda-Mrs. Abner Cressman, New Hamburg, Ont.; and Ada, La Junta, Colo.), one brother (Simon, Waterloo), 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. One son, 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and was ordained to the office of deacon in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church in 1926. He was always deeply concerned in the welfare of the church. His service was marked with earnest intercession, which he maintained until the very last day of his life. He also contributed many articles and poems to the Gospel Herald, and wrote many letters of warning and encouragement to brethren in the church. He wrote the marriage hymn entitled "O God of Wisdom." He was a pioneer in the Sunday-school movement in the late 19th century. Funeral services were in charge of Roy S. Koch, assisted by J. B. Martin and Oliver D. Snider, with burial in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery.

Burkholder, Violet E., daughter of Harry F. and Eleanor (Zittle) Good, was born Feb. 28, 1903, in East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.; passed away Dec. 16, 1956, at Lancaster general Hospital after an illness of five months; aged 53 y. 9m. 8 d. She accepted Christ in her youth and was a member of the Neffsville Mennonite Church. On Nov. 4, 1924, she was united in marriage to Lester M. Burkholder. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter (Jean E., at home), and a son (Donald L., Lancaster, Pa.). A son Bobby preceded her in death. Also surviving are 4 brothers (Elmer V., Lititz; Sylvan H., Camden, S. C., and Parke H., Lancaster), and 2 sisters (Ida-Mrs. Chester Eckman, Quarryville, and Gladys-Mrs. Earl Mellinger, Lancaster). Funeral services were held Dec. 19 at Neffsville Church with Maurice W. Landis officiating . Interment was made in the Mellinger Church Cemetery.

Chupp, Benjamin A., was born Aug. 11, 1937; departed this life on Nov. 24, 1956, as a result of an automobile accident; aged 19 y. 3 m. 13 d. Surviving are his mother (Mrs. Anna B. Chupp), 2 brothers (Isaac at home; Andrew, McMinnville, Oreg.), 5 sisters (Emma and Drucilla, at home; Deema-Mrs. John Mishler, Ellicott City, Md. Ann-Mrs. Joe Yoder, Baja, Old Mexico; Katie-Mrs. Floyd Stutzman), one half brother (Leva A. Chupp, Middlebury, Ind.), 3 half sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Jess Chupp, Goshen, Ind.; Mattie-Mrs. Albert P. Schrock, Sarasota, Fla.; Millie-Mrs. John S. Eicher, Curryville, Mo.), and many relatives and friends. His father preceded him in death on Nov. 226, 1941. On Jan. 15, 1956, he was baptized and received into the fellowship of the North Goshen (Ind.) Mennonite Church, where he was a member at the time of his death. Funeral services held at the Clinton Frame Church on Nov. 27 were in charge of Russell Krabill and Vernon U. Miller, with burial at the Stutzman Cemetery.

Dice, Iva C., widow of Jere Dice, was born July 14, 1876, near Chambersburg, Pa.; passed away Nov. 14, 1956, at the Chambersburg Hospital; aged 80 y. 4 m. She was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. Surviving are a daughter (Mrs. J. Garnet Patterson), 3 grandchildren, a great-grandson, 2 sisters (Mrs. Naomi E. Henry, Chambersburg, and Mrs. May E. Ewing, Carlisle, Pa.). Funeral services held at the Chambersburg Church on Nov. 18 were in charge of Harold L. Hunsecker, Omar Martin, and Earl Shoup, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Eicher, Mary, daughter of John and Fannie (Short) Ligibel, was born near Pettisville, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1880; died at her home in Archbold, Ohio, on Dec. 3, 1956; aged 75 y. 11m. 26 d. Early in life she accepted Christ, untied with the Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member of the Lockport congregation at the time of her death. On March 12, 1903, she was united in marriage with Henry Eicher, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sisters (Mrs. Ida Nofziger, and Mrs. Minerva King, both of Wauseon, Ohio; Mrs. Fannie Gerig, Gridley, Ill.; and Miss Fredie Ligibel, Sturgis, Mich.), one brother (C. J. Ligibel, Toledo, Ohio), and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and one brother. Funeral services at the Lockport Church on Dec. 6 were in charge of the local ministry, with burial in the Lockport Cemetery.

Garber, Ellen N., daughter of Elias and Martha (Nissley) Eby, was born Dec. 10, 1871, near Salunga, Pa.; passed away at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., on Nov. 14, 1956, where she was a patient for 6 days; aged 84 y. 11 m. 4 d. She was ill at her home in Mount Joy since Sept. 18, and was taken to the hospital on Nov. 8. She was married on Jan. 21, 1896 to Samuel E. Garber, who preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 1924. To this union were born 2 daughters and one son (Martha-Mrs. Elmer R. Miller, Mt. Joy, Pa.; Howard E., who preceded her in death; and Grace-Mrs. George W. Leaman, with whom she resided). Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. She and her husband accepted Christ as their Saviour in the early years of their married life and united with the Kraybill Mennonite Church near Mt. Joy. At the time of her death she was a faithful member of the Mt. Joy Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 18, in charge of Henry W. Frank, Henry F. Garber, and Amos L. Hess, with burial in Kraybill's Cemetery.

Gerber, Melinda, daughter of the late David J. and Catherine (Sommers) Troyer, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, on Dec. 10, 1867; passed away at the home of a son on Dec. 6, 1956; aged 88 y. 11m. 26 d. In her youth she joined the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church and was very faithful in attendance as long as health permitted. On Jan. 13, 1895, she was united in marriage to Abraham Gerber, who preceded her in death on March 4, 1944. To this union were born 5 children ­4 sons and one daughter. An infant son and the daughter preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Ura, Clayton, and Paul), all of Walnut Creek, Ohio; one adopted daughter (Mae Gerber, Dover), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Levi, Orrville, and Jonathan, Walnut Creek), one sister (Mrs. Abe J. mast, Millersburg), 2 half brothers (Clarence, Baltic, and Earl, Walnut Creek), 2 sisters (Mrs. Harvey Mullet, Sugarcreek, and Carrie Troyer, Wooster), and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church, Dec. 8, with Venus Hershberger, Alvin Miller, and Paul Miller in charge. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Hagey, Jonas, son of the late Abram D. and Marietta Hagey, was born April 26, 1899; passed away Nov. 10, 1956, at a Bethlehem, Pa., hospital where he had been admitted a short time before, after suffering from a heart attack; aged 57 y. 6 m. 14 d. In 1919 he married Sophia Freed, who preceded him in death on May 16, 1923. On April 29, 1925, he married Katie L. Clemens, who survives. Also surviving are (Beatrice-Mrs. Harold Ruth, Souderton; Velma-Mrs. Arthur Derstine, Telford, Pa.; Jean L.-Mrs. Earl Miller, Souderton; Elizabeth L., at home; Jonas Jr., Souderton; Alice L.-Mrs. William Gotwals, Oley, Pa.; Eva L.-Mrs. Marvin Clemmer, Harleysville), 11 grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. He united with the Franconia Mennonite congregation and was a member until his death. Funeral services were held Nov. 15 at the Franconia Church with Arthur Ruth and Menno Souder in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Landis, Catherine, daughter of the late John L. and Catharine (Lehman) Landis, was born Feb. 28, 1875, near Chambersburg, Pa.; passed away Nov. 23, 1956, at the Washington Co., Md., Hospital; aged 81 y. 8 m. 25 d. She was a guest in the Old People's Home at Maugansville, Md., for the last 3 _ years, and a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, for over 60 years. Surviving are a brother (Dr. Harvey L. Landis, Elkhart, Ind.), and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services held at the Chambersburg Church were conducted by Amos Martin, Harold L. Hunsecker, and Omar Martin, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Erma Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Aling, was born Oct. 16, 1911; passed away Dec. 14, 1956, at the Pomerene Memorial Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio; aged 45 y. 1 m. 28 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and joined the Berlin Mennonite Church. Later she attended the Grey Ridge Mission, of which she was a faithful member until death. On Jan. 25, 1932, she was married to John P. Miller. To this union were born 2 sons (Myron and Wayne), both at home. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons, one brother (Ralph Aling, Millersburg, Ohio). One brother and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services at the Berlin Church on Dec. 17 were in charge of Aden Yoder and D.D. Miller, with burial in the Berlin Cemetery.

Miller, Howard Leo, son of Eli R. and Lovina (Burkholder) Miller, was born Aug. 5, 1937; passed away Nov. 27, 1956, at the Goshen General Hospital; aged 19 y. 3m. 22 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers and 5 sisters (Elmer R., Mendon, Mich.; Emma-Mrs. Cris E. Miller, John E., Harvey E., all of Goshen; Orpha E., at home; Ida Elizabeth-Mrs. Jack H. Richard, Amarillo, Texas; Edna, at home; Katie---Mrs. Albert A. Stutzman, Holmesville, Ohio), and a host of relatives and friends. An infant brother and one sister preceded him in death. Death was caused from internal injuries received in an automobile accident on Nov. 24. He was a faithful member of the North Goshen Mennonite Church. Funeral services held at Clinton Frame on Dec. 1, were conducted by Russell Krabill and Vernon U. Miller, with interment at the Miller Cemetery.

Shoemaker, Edwin B., oldest son of the late J. S. and Elizabeth Shoemaker, was born Nov. 21, 1879, near Dakota, Ill.; passed to his eternal reward on Oct. 31, 1956; aged 76 y. 11m. 10 d. The basic cause of his death was a blood clot in one leg with complications therefrom. On Sept. 24, 1903, he married Cora Reedy, who preceded him in death in 1946. He was also preceded in death by an infant son and 3 sisters (Fannie-Mrs. Levi Mumaw; Elta-Mrs. W. F. Unzicker; and Bertha-Mrs. Chas. Sieber). Surviving are one daughter (Naomi-Mrs. Roy Reedy, Freeport, Ill.), one son (Joseph, junction City, Oreg.), 2 brothers (Arthur, Freeport; and Charles, Scottdale, Pa.), 3 sisters (Cora-Mrs. A. L. Buzzard, Elkhart, Ind.; Stella-Mrs. A. E. Kreider, Goshen, Ind.; and Louella-Mrs. Russell Sanders, Dakota, Ill.), 5 grandsons, and one great-grandson. Edwin was active in the work of the church from his youth, teaching Sunday-school classes as well as holding various church offices. Funeral services were held Nov. 3, at the Freeport Mennonite Church, with A. C. Good officiating, assisted by J. Fred Young of the First Baptist Church of Freeport. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Showalter, Flora Mae, daughter of Jacob A. and Emma (Craig) Grove, was born May 2, 1886, near Waynesboro, Va.; was killed instantly in an automobile-truck collision on Nov. 14, 1956, near Broadway, Va. On Oct. 28, 1908, she was married to Howard D. H. Showalter, who survives. Besides her husband, she left 9 children (Carl G., Broadway; Mary Emma, Eastern Mennonite College; Howard D. and Jacob D., Broadway; Owen F., Timberville, Va.; Kathryn-Mrs. Samuel S. Shank, Broadway; Ethel-Mrs. Lewis E. Strite, Harrisonburg, Va.; James E. and Doris-Mrs. Norvell Trumbo, both of Broadway), also 30 grandchildren, a sister (Mrs. J. H. Weaver, Waynesboro), and a brother (W. I. Grove, Staunton, Va.). Soon after her marriage she accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Mennonite Church, a faithful member of the Trissels congregation near Broadway until her death. The last day of her life was spent at the church sewing for relief. Funeral services were held at the Trissels Church on Nov. 17 in charge of John R. Mumaw, assisted by J. L. Stauffer and Norman Yutzy.

Smucker, Joseph Y., son of Gideon Y. and Maria (Yoder) Smucker, was born Nov. 18, 1871, in Wayne Co., Ohio; died Nov. 17, 1956, one day before his 85th birthday, at his home in West Liberty, Ohio. In the spring of 1874, his parents moved to the vicinity of West Liberty, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was united in marriage to Tura Kauffman on Jan. 15, 1899. To this union were born 4 children, one dying in infancy. Surviving are 3 children (Chauncey G., Leahbelle-Mrs. Forrest Kauffman, and Esther, at home), 9 grandchildren, one sister (Phoebe-Mrs. Earl Miller, Middlebury, Ind.). Four sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death. In his youth he united with the Oak grove Mennonite Church and became an active church worker. Farming was his occupation until 24 years ago, when he had a nervous breakdown from which he never fully recovered. Funeral services were held Nov. 20 at the Oak Grove Church with Nelson Kanagy in charge, assisted by Abram Kauffman. Interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Yoder, Jonas, son of Jonas B. and Barbara (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Jan. 31, 1894; died at his home in Wichita, Kans., on Oct. 30, 1956; aged 62 y. 8m. 29 d. On May 9, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lydia Stout, who survives. Also surviving are one sister (Mrs. Harriet Miller, Elkhart, Ind.), 4 brothers (Venus, Topeka, Ind.; Daniel, Middlebury, Ind.; Gabriel, Elkhart, Ind.; and Melvin, Shipshewana, Ind.). He was a member of the Eureka Gardens Mennonite Church, Wichita. Services were conducted on Nov. 2, at the Cochran Funeral Home at Wichita in charge of D. A. Raber, with interment at Kechi Cemetery.

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Adamire, Catherine (Griener), was born Dec. 5, 1879; died Dec. 24, 1956; aged 77 y. 19 d. Surviving are her husband, William Adamire, 2 sons, 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Columbia (Pa.) Mission. Services were conducted Dec. 27 from the Etyweiler Funeral Home, Columbia, by Frank Garman and Ivan Leaman.

Beattie, William A., died in his home near Masontown, Pa., Dec. 1, 1956, aged 83 y. 1 m. 10 d. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Micklo Beattie, 12 children, 44 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother and 2 sisters. He was received into the fellowship of the Masontown Mennonite Church during the past year. Funeral services were held in the Honsaker Funeral Home at Masontown in charge of Paul M. Roth. Burial was made in the Greendale Cemetery.

Cassel, Mary C., daughter of the late Edwin and Lizzie (Clemens) Krupp, was born Aug. 3, 1895; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 4, 1956; aged 61 y. 4 m. 1 d. She was the wife of Wellington N. Cassel, Telford, Pa. Besides her husband, she is survived by her stepfather, Enos Halteman, one sister (Mrs. Allen C. Moyer, Souderton, Pa.), a brother (Howard, Baltimore, Md.), a half sister (Mrs. Reuben Diller, Cass Lake, Minn.), 3 stepbrothers (Alvin, Souderton; Isaac, Franconia; and Preston, Souderton). Funeral services were held from the Souderton Mennonite Church, where she was a member of Dec. 9, in charge of Jacob M. Moyer, Stanley Beidler, and Kenneth Good, with interment in the Franconia Mennonite Church.

Coffey, Allen Paul, son of Hugh and Alice Coffey, was born in Nelson Co., Va., July 24, 1894; died after a lingering illness, in Staunton, Va., Sept. 21, 1956; aged 63 y. 1m.27 d. On Oct. 25, 1915, he was married to Bedie B. Henderson. They lived near Lyndhurst, Va., for a few years and then moved to Staunton. He united with the Mountain View Mennonite Church. His entire family preceded him in death except his wife, and 2 nephews. Funeral services were held at the Mountain View Church in charge of Franklin Weaver and Frank Hatter.

Erb, Barbara, daughter of the late Jacob and Margaret Oswald, was born April 25 , 1886, at Hopedale, Ill.; passed to her eternal reward on Dec. 2, 1956, at the home of her son, Wilford, at Detroit Lakes, Minn.; aged 70 y. 7 m. 8 d. On Feb. 13, 1907, she was united in marriage to Chris Erb, who survives. To this union were born 3 sons (Leonard, West Point, Nebr.; Wilford, Detroit Lakes, Minn.; and Menno, Frazee, Minn.). Also surviving are 13 grandchildren 2, sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Chris Schantz, Bancroft, Nebr.; Lena-Mrs. John Erb, Frazee), 8 brothers (J. W., Hartstown, Pa.; Pete, Wisner, Nebr.; Joe, Ben, and Sam, of Beemer, Nebr.; Dan, West Point, Nebr.; Amos and Reuben, Detroit Lakes). One grandson preceded her in death. She accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the Lake Region Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Dec. 5 in charge of Elmer Hershberger and Bennie Grieser. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Grove, Minnie, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Stoner) Rutt, was born July 12, 1871; died Nov. 25, 1956, at the Pleasant View Rest Home after a long illness; aged 85 y. 4 m. 13 d. She was a faithful member of the Bossler Mennonite Church, Elizabethtown, Pa., and the widow of Jacob Grove. Surviving are 2 sons (Peter R., Elizabethtown, and Martin R., Lancaster, Pa.), one grandchild, and 2 great-grandchildren. Her daughter, Lizzie preceded her in death. Funeral services were held from the Bossler Church on Nov. 28 with Noah W. Risser, Martin R. Kraybill, and Clarence E. Lutz in charge. Interment was made in the Bossler Cemetery.

Newcomer, Mary, daughter of the late Samuel and Annie (Risser) Miller, and wife of Ira Newcomer, was born Nov. 2, 1889; died Nov. 10, 1956, at the Bailey Nursing Home, Elizabethtown, Pa.; aged 67 y. 8 d. She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. Surviving are 4 daughters (Alta-Mrs. Chester Ketner, Temple, Pa.; Anna Mary-Mrs. Robert Hassinger; Verna-Mrs. Robert Keller, Jr.; and Catherine-Mrs. Harry K. Foreman, all of Elizabethtown), 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters sand 5 brothers (Mrs. Elam Hess, Mt. Joy, Pa.; Mrs. Allen Lehman, Edwin, Samuel, Emory, Jacob, all of Elizabethtown; and Elmer, Mt. Joy, Pa.). Funeral services were held Nov. 14 from the Miller Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, in charge of J. O. Weigle and Clarence E. Lutz, with burial in the Risser Cemetery.

Neuschwander, Mary, daughter of the late John and Leah (Hofstetter) Zuercher, was born near Dalton, Ohio, on Sept. 27, 1887; passed away, after a lengthy illness at the Mennonite Home for the Aged near Albany, Oreg., where she had been a guest for the last 2 months; aged 69 y. 2 m. 12 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church till death. On June 13, 1914, she was married to Edwin Neuschwander. Surviving are her husband, Edwin, Lebanon, Oreg., 3 sons and 2 daughters (Paul, Vernon, Lorene, Ira, and Mrs. Velma Kropf), 10 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Fannie Amstutz, Dalton, Ohio). Preceding her in death were a brother, a sister, a grandchild. For the last 30 years her home was near and in Lebanon, Oreg. Funeral services were held Dec. 11 at the Fairview Mennonite Church in charge of N. M. Birky, with Henry Gerig, Verl Nofziger, and Neil Birky assisting. Burial was made in the IOOF Cemetery, Lebanon.

Patton, Minnie Florence, daughter of the late William and Sally (Bowers) Ward, died Dec. 8, 1956, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Sharon, Big Spring, Md.; aged 85 y. Her husband preceded her in death 10 years ago. She was a faithful member of the Pinesburg Mennonite Church for the last 20 years. Surviving are 4 children, 29 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services at the Pinesburg Church were in charge of Oliver H. martin and Moses K. Horst, with burial in adjoining cemetery.

Rosenberger, Isaac G., husband of Mary (Detweiler) Rosenberger, was born near Silverdale, Pa., Dec. 20, 1880; passed away Dec. 12, 1956, at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., where he and his wife have been guests for the past year; aged 75 y. 11m. 22 d. A serious of strokes caused his death. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, a faithful worker in the church and Sunday school for many year, and also a member of various Franconia Conference boards. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Alvin K., Farmington, Maine, and H. LeRoy, Perkasie, Pa.), a daughter (Mrs. Marian Wenger, Fentress, Va.), 2 sisters, one brother, 16 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. His first wife (Laura Keller), and a son and a daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Blooming Glen Church on Dec. 16 in charge of David Derstine, Jr., with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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Auker, Sallie C., daughter of the late John W. and Lydia (Sausman) Wert, was born Jan. 23, 1880, in Juniata Co., Pa.; passed away April 15, 1956, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elva Brubaker, McAlisterville, Pa.; aged 76 y. 2 m. 23 d. She was married in 1902 to Jacob W. Auker, who preceded her in death 17 years ago. She is survived by the following children (John L., Jacob C. and S. Merril, all of Thompsontown, Pa.; Elva-Mrs. Roy Brubaker, and Mary-Mrs. Ralph Graybill, l. Ruth, all of McAlisterville), also 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Mrs. Boyd Sieber, Freeport, Ill., Mrs. Phoebe Saner, Thompsontown, Joseph D., Jonestown, and Samuel V., Columbus, Ohio). In her youth she became a member of Delaware Mennonite Church of which she was a faithful ember until her death. Funeral services were held at the Delaware Church in charge of Banks Weaver and Donald Lauver, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Bishop, Bessie Dyer, wife of Vincent Bishop, Hancock, Md.; died Dec. 6, 1956, of a heart attack; aged 79. She is survived by these daughters (Ethel, Clara, Dorothy, Ruth, and Hilda), sons (Grant and Glenn), 42 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 9 at the Black Oak Mennonite Church in charge of Michael M. Horst, with burial in adjoining cemetery.

Denlinger, Lydia A., daughter of the late Daniel and Magdalena (Sensenig) Lefever, was born in West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., May 15, 1868; passed away at the home of her daughter Anna near Lititz, Pa., Nov. 15, 1956, after an illness of 5 weeks; aged 88 y. 6 m. On Jan. 9, 1894, she was married to Benjamin W. Denlinger, who survives. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in 1956. She was a faithful member of the Mellinger Church for over 62 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 daughters (Mary L-Mrs. Reuben H. Myers, Bird in Hand, Pa.; Mrs. Martha Buckwalter, Lancaster, Pa.; and Anna-Mrs. Abram L. Snavely, Lititz, Pa.), 13 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, a grandson, and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Nov. 18 at the Mellinger Church in charge of Harry Lefever and David L. Landis, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Frey, Martha M., daughter of the late Samuel and Barbara (Yonner) Meyer, was born Aug. 11, 1883, in Elkhart Co., Ind.; departed this life Dec. 14, 1956, at the home of her son, Roy, Akron, N. Y., following an extended illness; aged 73 y. 4 m. 3 d. On Dec. 22, 1904, she was united in marriage to Eli A. Frey, who survives. To this union were born 9 children, all surviving (Samuel, Roy M., John H., Claude E., Dora-Mrs. John Albrecht, Akron, N. Y.; Chris H., Sarasota, Fla.; Bertha-Mrs. Bernard J. MyLaughin, Troy, N. Y.; Jay D., Davenport, Iowa, and Donald J., Lockport, N. Y.). Also surviving are 25 grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church. In Oct., 1920, she moved with her family from Lagrange, Ind., to Akron, N. Y., where she resided until 1948, when she and her husband went to Sarasota, Fla. On Dec. 22, 1954, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Following a serious illness in March, 1955, she returned to Akron, where she resided until her passing . Funeral services were conducted by Edward Diener at the Clarence Center Church, with interment at the Good Cemetery.

Garrett, Mary Martha Lewis, was born Jan. 16, 1879; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carroll Stouffer, Halfway, Md., Dec. 29, 1956; aged 77 y. 11 m. 13 d. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church at Pinesburg, Md. Her husband, Benjamin F. Lewis, preceded her in death April 17, 1943. Surviving her are 5 daughters, 3 sons, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 30 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Pinesburg Church on Jan. 1, 1957, in charge of Oliver H. Martin and Moses K. Horst. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kauffman, Anna, daughter of Jacob and Lena (Lehman) Kauffman, was born June 13, 1885, in Elkhart Co., Ind.; died Oct. 18, 1956, at the McPherson (Kansas) Hospital; aged 71 y. 4 m. 5 d. When she was about three years old the family moved to Harvey Co., Kans., and a year later to Cass Co., Mo., where she lived most of her life. Although she never married, she helped care for several nieces and nephews. When a sister-in-law passed away, she left a small daughter, Ida, who was cared for in this home for a year. Later another brother's wife died leaving 3 small children (Mary Alice, Hadley, and Henrietta), and they spent four years in their grandmother's home and Anna was a second mother to them. In Dec., 1946, she and her younger sister went to McPherson, Kans., to make their home with their sister Lizzie, near McPherson, Kans. Surviving are the 2 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Slabach, and Ella Kauffman), a brother (Adam, Ellinwood, Kans.), and other relatives. Early in life she was converted and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful to death. Funeral services were held at the West Liberty Church, Windom, Kans., on Oct. 21, with interment in adjoining cemetery.

Kauffman, Ira, son of Ezra and Mary (Knepp) Kauffman, was born March 19, 1911, near Fairview, Mich.; died Dec. 17, 1956, in the hospital in ---, Mich.; aged 45 y. 8m. 29 d. On March 28, 1937, he was married to Glada Miller. To this union 7 children were born (Polly, Merrill, Sanford, Sherman, Kathryn, and Bertha, and a stillborn son 4 years ago), He accepted the Lord as a young man, united with the Fairview Mennonite Church, and was a n active member-Sunday ­school teacher, mission board member, and many committees. He was elected business manager of the six-week Bible school to serve in 1958. Since 1946, when he was in alternative service and suffered a very serious illness, he has not been in good health, until the last two years when his health seemed to have improved. On Dec. 7 he again became ill, was taken to the hospital on Dec. 14, and died on Dec. 17. Surviving are his wife, 6 children, his parents, one brother (David), 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Abe Kauffman, Mio, Mich.; and Fanny-Mrs. Elmer Gerber, Comins), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services held at Fairview Church on Dec. 19 were in charge of Harvey Handrich and Floyd Yoder, with burial in the Fairview Cemetery.

King, Irvin John, son of Abraham and Mattie (Yoder) King, was born Nov. 13, 1885, at Bellefontaine, Ohio; passed away Nov. 19, 1956, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa.; aged 71 y. 10 d. On Feb. 3, 1912, he was married to Cora E. Shank. He is survived by his wife, 7 children (Myron A., Columbia, Pa.; Evelyn E., Harrisonburg, Va.; Aaron M., Cuba; Cora E., Lebanon, Pa.; Clara E., Bird in Hand, Pa.;Laura-Mrs. Ralph Ramer, Myerstown, Pa.; and Almeda-Mrs. Stephen Stoltzfus, Pensacola, Fla.), one sister (Lydia Kauffman, Garden City, Mo.), 2 brothers (Abraham, Harrisonburg, Va., and Nelson Fairpoint, Ohio), and 9 grandchildren. One daughter, one son, 3 sisters, and 5 brothers preceded him in death. As a teen-age boy he became a Christian and a member of the Mennonite Church, remaining in that fellowship until death. In 1946, he was ordained deacon at the Frazer Church, where he served until he moved to Myerstown, Pa., in 1955. At the time of his marriage he moved to southern Virginia where they lived until 1919, when they moved to eastern Pennsylvania, where he spent the remainder of his life. Funeral services held Nov. 23 at the Meckville Church were in charge of Aaron Shank, Marcus Swanenburg, and Simon Bucher, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mast, Abraham J., was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 23, 1866; died near Millersburg, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1957; aged 90 y. 11 d. He was a member of Martins Creek Mennonite Church. On Oct. 28, 1888, he was married to Amanda Troyer, who survives. On Oct. 28, 1956, it was 68 years since they were married. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son (Monroe D., Millersburg), 5 daughters (Mrs. Walter Fry, Holmesville, Ohio; Mrs. Lawrence Lowe, Millersburg; Mrs. Melvin Boley, Mrs. Chester Kauffman and Mrs. Perry Hochstetler, all of Millersburg), a sister (Mrs. Abner Hochstetler, Shanesville, Ohio), a half sister (Mrs. Melvin Burkey), 2 brothers (William, Sugarcreek, and Amos, Shanesville), a half brother (Lester W., Shanesville), 17 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Services were conducted at Martins Creek Church by D. D. Miller and Simon W. Sommer on Jan. 5, 1957.

Mast, Ada Elsie, daughter of John R. and Sarah (Deiner) Kennel, was born at Gap, Pa., Dec.20, 1883; departed this life Jan. 1, 1957, at her home near Berlin, Ohio; aged 73 y. 12d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church at Gap. Upon marriage she transferred her membership to the Martins Creek Church, Millersburg, Ohio. Up to the time of her final illness, beginning a few months before her death, she attended the newly formed Millersburg Mennonite Church. On Feb. 25, 1904, she was united in marriage to David Mast, Jr., who preceded her in death. To this union were born 7 children (Earl and Robert Lowell, deceased; Lorene-Mrs. Howard Kaser, Berlin, Ohio; Elsie-Mrs. David Miller, Millersburg, Ohio; Olive-Mrs. Ralph Beachy, Wooster, Ohio; Ruth-Mrs. Daniel Johns, Conneaut Lake, Pa., and Dorothy June, at home). Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 2 brothers, (John, Sadsburyville, Pa., and S. H. kennel, Chicago, Ill.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Kate Yost, Gap, Pa., and Mrs. Harvey Yoder, Warwick, Va.). One brother preceded her in death. Funeral services held at the Martins Creek Church on Jan. 4 were in charge of John C. King, assisted by D. D. Miller and Warren Miller, with burial in the Martins Creek Cemetery.

Smallwood, Nancy Marie, daughter of Fred and Pauline Smallwood, Hancock, Md., died Dec. 15, 1956; aged 13 years, in a two-car head on collision in which another girl, Phyllis Exline, also was critically injured and died a few hours later. They were among a group of seven young people who attended the Black Oak Mennonite Church and Sunday school, near Hancock, Md., quite regularly. Two other girls in the accident were badly hurt. Both girls accepted Christ in revival meetings during the last year, but were not permitted to unite with the church. Pray for the families involved. Nancy is survived by her parents, the following brothers and sisters (Patsy, who was seriously injured in the accident, Naomi, Ruth, and David, at home). Funeral services were held Dec. 19, 1956, at the Black Oak Church in charge of Michael Horst, father of the one driver involved in the accident and Clarence Peachey, with burial in the Black oak Cemetery.

Strubhar, Ruth Naomi, was born Nov. 5, 1905, to Andrew J. and Mary E. (Roth) Strubhar, near Hubbard, Oreg.; died near Hubbard on Dec. 24, 1956, after several surgeries and a prolonged illness, from cancer; aged 51 y. 1 m. 19 d. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1942. Surviving are her father, her brothers and sisters (Clifford D., Mae M., and William N., all of Hubbard; Rollin P., Calexico, Calif.; Fannie E. Snook, Central Point, Oreg.; Fred I., Canby; Timothy J., Salem, Oreg.; Roy A., Estacada, Oreg.; Levi A., Upland, Calif.), and may relatives and friends. She accepted Christ as her Saviour and became a member of the Mennonite Church in her youth. That her Christian experience was real and her relationship with Christ vital was evidenced by her life and service in the church and community. Funeral services on Dec. 27, at the Zion Church, near Hubbard, were in charge of Edward Kengy, and C. I. Kropf, with interment in the Zion Church Cemetery.

Umble, Galen Ray, son of Harold and Lena (Mast) Umble, Parkesburg, Pa., was born Oct. 14, 1949; died Nov. 8, 1956; aged 7 y. 25 d. He had a congenital heart defect. The doctors had great hopes of improving his condition by surgery, and so he entered Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., on Nov. 4, and the operation was performed Nov. 6. He seemed to be doing exceptionally well, but in two days died very suddenly. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers (Dennis Roy and Kenneth Myron), 2 sisters (Twila Jean and Loretta June), his grandparents (David Mast, Atglen, Pa., and Edgar and Sue Umble, Gap, Pa.), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Sara Stoltzfus, Martinsburg, Pa.). Funeral services were held at Maple Grove Church in charge of Abner Stoltzfus and Aaron Stoltzfus, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Walton, William P., Saginaw, Mich., was born Jan. 23, 1942, in Lorain, Ohio; passed away suddenly on Nov. 29, 1956; aged 14 y. 10 m. 6 d. He was ready for school and collapsed while playing. The autopsy report gave the cause of death as pneumonia and hyperadrenalism. He attended the East Side Mennonite Church regularly. The last Sunday of his life was spent at a regional MYF rally at Midland. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Minor Walton; his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey; 2 brothers (Richard and Gerald), one sister (Doris), and other relatives and friends. The library at the church will be named "The William Walton Memorial Library" in honor. Funeral services at the 9th Street Mennonite Church were in charge of Melvin Leidig, with burial in the Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Yoder, Katie Ann, daughter of Samuel J. and Catherine (Mehl) Hostetler, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., on Dec. 4, 1866; suffered a light stroke on Dec. 22, 1956, and peacefully passed away at the old homestead near Middlebury, Ind., on Dec. 24, 1956; aged 90y. 22 d. In her youth she united with the Forks Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. On Dec. 23, 1888, she was united in marriage to Moses A. Yoder, who preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 1945. This union was blessed with 4 sons and 3 daughters (Ora E., Middlebury, Ind.; Oscar O., Huntington Park, Calif.; Ervin E., Hollywood, Calif.; Nettie-Mrs. Roy Miller, Topeka, Ind.; Ira E., Shipshewana, Ind.; Anna-Mrs. Malvin P. Miller, and Edith-Mrs. Quinton J. Yoder, both of Middlebury). Also surviving are 35 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Bontrager, Middlebury; and Mrs. Sophia Troyer, Topeka). Three sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 29 at the Forks Church by Donald Yoder and Earley Bontrager. Burial was made in the Yoder Cemetery on the Yoder homestead.

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Barkey, Annie, daughter of the late Benjamin and Nancy Ressor, was born Aug. 2, 1883, the youngest child of a family of 12; passed away Nov. 29, 1956; aged 73y. 3m. 27d. She was married to Joseph Barkey, on Dec. 26, 1906. Surviving are her husband and one daughter (Esther), at home. Funeral services were held on Dec. 2 in Reesor's Mennonite Church in charge of Abraham Smith, Fred Nighswander, Cecil Ressor and William Ramer, with burial in adjoining cemetery.

Kulp, Samuel, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Blosser) Kulp, was born Aug. 17, 1910, near South Boston, Va.; passed away in Memorial hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, of an internal hemorrhage, Dec. 12, 1956; aged 46 y. 3m. 25 d. On Sept. 19, 1931, he was united in marriage with Louella King. They resided in the Wauseon, Ohio, community, and were members of the West Clinton Mennonite Church where he took an active part in the Sunday-school work. Surviving are his wife, 5 children (Virgil, Lowell, and Marlene, at home; Virginia, at Goshen College and Richard, Elkhart, Ind.), one grandson, his parents, 3 brothers (Ernest, Christ, Jr., and Isaac, of Goshen), and 4 sisters (Mary, at home; Martha-Mrs. Orlen King, Archbold, Ohio; Emma-Mrs. Junior Martin, and Barbara-Mrs. Harvey Kilmer, both of Goshen ). Preceding him in death were 2 sisters and one brother. Funeral services were conducted at the West Clinton Church in charge of the local ministers, with interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Layman, Catherine, daughter of Jacob M. and Catherine (Kaufman) Lohr, was born Aug. 17, 1880; died at her home in Davidsville, Pa., Dec. 9, 1956; aged 76 y. 3 m. 22 d. She is survived by her husband, Calvin, the following children (Harry, Somerset, Pa.; Mrs. Blanche Shank and Beatrice Layman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; and Mrs. Catharine Mastoller, Davidsville, Pa.), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ellen Livingstone, Davidsville). She was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church for almost 57 years. Funeral services were held Dec.12 at the Blough Church in charge of Harry C. Blough and John A. Lehman, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Leatherman, Anna Mary, daughter of Joseph and Anna M. (Wisler) Alderfer, was born in Bedminister Twp., Burks Co., Pa.; died after a lingering illness at the Sellersville, (Pa.) Hospital, on Sept. 24, 1956; aged 62 y. 6 m. 11 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her young years and united with the Deep Run Mennonite Church where she remained a faithful member to the end. She was united in marriage to Daniel M. Leatherman on Aug. 31, 1924, which was his second marriage. Too this union were born one son, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, one stepdaughter (Mrs. Darwin Derstine, Pipersville, Pa.), one granddaughter, one brother (Henry Alderfer, Perkasie, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Harrison Yothers, Telford, Miss.; and Alice Alderfer, Souderton, Pa.). Funeral services on Sept. 28, at the Deep Run church, were in charge of Abram Yothers and Erwin Nace, with interment in adjoining cemetery.

Rhodes, Ada Frances, was born to Solomon E. and Susanna (Heatwole) Rhoces, March 10, 1878; passed from this life Dec. 2, 1956; aged 78 y. 8 m 22 d. Practically all her life was spent in the Harrisonburg, Va., community except a few years in Ohio and Colorado. She was preceded in death. By her parents, one brother and a stepsister. Surviving are 2 sisters (Anna Rhodes Brunk, Lowpoint, Ill.; and Ella S. Rhodes, Harrisonburg, Va.), 2 brothers (Amos W., La Junta, Colo.; and S. H. Rhodes, Harrisonburg), and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Weaver's Church on Dec. 4 with D. W. Lehman and Oliver Keener in charge. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Risser, Benjamin E., son of Jacob and Fannie (Eby) Risser, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 10, 1862; died Dec. 30, 1956, after an illness of 9 weeks, at the home of his son, Adin, Hagerstown, Md., where he had lived the last 15 years. At the age of 8 he with his parents moved to Washington Co., Md., where he spent most of his life. In 1889, he married Magdalena Horst. Together they joined the Mennonite Church at Reiff's meetinghouse, and remained faithful to the Lord. To this union were born 3 sons. Two sons and his wife preceded him in death. Surviving are one son (Adin H., Hagerstown, Md.), one brother (Amos E., Harrisonburg, Va.), 4 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services at Reiff's meetinghouse on Jan. 2, were in charge of Irvin S. Shank, Stanley H. Martin, and Moses K. Horst, with interment in adjoining cemetery.

Rohrer, J. Norman, son of the late John S. and Lizzie (Nissley) Rohrer, was born near Manheim, Pa., May 15, 1900; entered into eternal life on Dec. 12, 1956, at his home; aged 56 y. 6 m. 27 d. Death was caused by a coronary occlusion. He was united in marriage to Mary R. Mummau on Feb. 6, 1923. This union was blessed with 4 daughters and one son. The son, and also a brother and one grandchild, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, 4 daughters (Kathryn Jane, at home; Mary Elizabeth-Mrs. Martin Redcay, Lititz, Pa.; Arlene-Mrs. Vernon Nissley, Manheim, Pa.; and Dorothy-Mrs. Daniel Kauffman, Jr., Atglen, Pa.), 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Edna-Mrs. Henry Miller, Manheim; Ruth-Mrs. Emory Herr, Ronks, Pa.; and Mary-Mrs. Willis Peifer, Manheim) and many other relatives and friends. He accepted Christ as his Saviour at the age of 22 and united with Erisman's Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted by Homer Bomberger, Martin Metzler, and John Eby, with interment in Erisman's Cemetery.

Roth, Seleda Marie, daughter of Michael and Nancy (Gascho) Roth, was born April 19, 1913, at Baden, Ont.; died Nov. 26, 1956, at her home in Ailsa Craig, Ont.; aged 43 y. 7 m. 7 d. In 1929 she accepted Christ as her Saviour and at her death was a member of the Nairn A. M. Church near Ailsa Craig. On June 29, 1941, she was married to Edward A. Roth. Surviving are her husband, her parents, 2 sisters (Erma-Mrs. John Roth, and Gladys), and one brother (Lloyd), all of Ailsa Craig, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Nov. 29 at the Nairn Church in charge of Wilfred Schlegel and Orland Gingerich, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Rutt, Suie H., daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Ann (Herr) Hess, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 8, 1875; died at her home in Elizabethtown, Pa., Jan. 10, 1957; aged 81 y. 6 m. 2 d. She was ill for 3 weeks. She went to bed in the evening with full mental capacities but passed on to be with the Lord in the morning. She was a member of the Bossler Mennonite Church. She was the widow of Martin Rutt. She is survived by the following children (Mabel, at home; Martin, Lancaster, Pa.; Mary-Mrs. J. Lloyd Hollinger, East Petersburg, Pa.; and a foster daughter, Mrs. Irvin Frank, Manheim, Pa.), also 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a sister (Mrs. John W. Eshleman, Lancaster), and a brother (Henry, Millersville, Pa.). She had her text, the hymns, the Scripture reading, and the minister who were to officiate at her funeral written down prior to her death. Funeral services were held Jan. 13 from the Bossler Church. Noah W. Risser, Martin R. Kraybill, and Clarence E. Lutz took part in the service. Interment was made in the Bossler Cemetery.

Stalter, Henry, son of Jacob and Katie (Grieser) Stalter, was born Dec. 29, 1872, in Livingston Co., Ill.; passed to his eternal reward Jan. 10, 1957; aged 84 y. 12 d. He had spent his entire life in this community. He had been in failing health for the past 18 months. On March 1, 1896, he was married to Mary Stalter, who preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 1921. To this union were born 5 children. Survivors are Mrs. Amanda Birkey, Gridley, Ill.; Mrs. Ella Ringenberg, Flanagan, Ill.; Mrs. Anna Springer, Armington, Ill.; and Mrs. Ada Springer, Gridley, Ill. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister also preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour uniting with the Waldo Mennonite Church, and was a faithful attendant at services as long as health permitted. Funeral services were held Jan. 12 at the Waldo Church in charge of J.D. Hartzler and E. J. Stalter, with burial in the Waldo Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Ray H., son of Sam P. and Anne Swartzendruber, was born Aug. 12, 1896, on a farm near Emporia, Kans.; passed away Jan. 6, 1957, at Harper, Kans.; aged 60 y. 4 m. 24 d. he was united in marriage to Maude Agnes Driskell on April 18, 1917. He lived all his life in Kansas except for one year which was spent in California. In 1918 he was baptized and became a member of the Crystal Springs (Kansas) Mennonite Church. He is survived by his mother (Mrs. Anne Swartzendruber, Hesston, Kans.), his wife, 3 sons (Harold, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Harlan and Max, Wichita, Kans.), one daughter (Marva Jane-Mrs. LeVon Newberry, Derby, Kans.), 3 brothers (Pete, Wichita; Lewis, Clifton, Colo.; and Lee, Albany, Oreg.), 2 sisters (Mary, Hesston; and Mildred-Mrs. Emil Klassen, Moundridge, Kans.), and 8 grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Jan. 8 at the Crystal Springs Church with Alvin Kauffman and G. G. Yoder officiating. Burial was made in the Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, Kans.

Thomas, Mary, wife of John A. Thomas, and daughter of the late David K. and Sally (Livingston) Berkey, was born July 21, 1879, in Somerset Co., Pa.; passed away at her home on Dec. 30, 1956, after a prolonged chronic ailment; aged 77 y. 5 m. 9 d. She is survived by her husband, a daughter (Edna Nussbaum), a brother (Josiah L., Grand Rapids, Mich.), and a sister (Mrs. Catherine Alwine, Johnstown, Pa.). She was preceded in death by a daughter (Velma Irene) and a sister. She had been married for more than 50 years and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for 55 years. In her home she helped to provide lodging for many winter Bible school students throughout the years and a large number of visitors. Funeral services were held at the Stahl Church on Jan. 2 by Samuel G. Shetler, Paul Roth, Harry Y. Shetler, and Harold E. Thomas, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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