Byler, Joseph M., son of Emmanuel and Leah Byler, was born March 31, 1867, in Mifflin County, Pa.; passed away at Sarasota, Fla., Oct. 12, 1957; aged 90 y. 6 m. 11 d. In 1893 he moved to Wayne County, Ohio, making his home in the vicinity of Weilersville. Here he became a member of the Oak Grove Church, near Smithville, where he was active as Sunday-school teacher and chorister. In 1946 he moved to Sarasota where he was affiliated with the Pinecraft Church until the time of his death. He was united in marriage to Sophia Shoup on Dec. 4, 1898. To this union were born 2 children. Surviving are one daughter (Goldie-Mrs. Orie Conrad, Sterling, Ohio), one son (Delta, Massilon, Ohio), 5 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, May 1933, and by 2 brothers (Jacob and John). Funeral services were held Oct. 13 at Sarasota, and on Oct. 17 at the Oak Grove Church, Smithville, Ohio, with Virgil M. Gerig officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Hamsher, Amanda Hochstetler, daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah Hochstetler, was born March 16, 1870, near Walnut Creek, Ohio; passed away Oct. 12, 1957, at her home in Walnut Creek, after an illness of many years; aged 87 y. 6m. 24 d. On Feb. 15, 1890, she was married to Andrew Hamsher. She had been a member of the Walnut Creek Church since her youth. She is survived by 4 sons (Milo, Shanesville, Ohio; Mel and Paul, Walnut Creek; and Wallace, Berlin, Ohio), 2 daughters (Mrs. Earl Sundheimer, Shanesville, Ohio; and DeEtta, at home), 2 sisters (Mrs. Malinda Mast, Shanesville; and Mrs. William Kendle, Berlin), 27 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1953, also by 2 daughters, 5 brothers, 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church, Oct. 15, in charge of Paul R. Miller. Burial in church cemetery.

Holaway, Sophia, daughter of Jacob and Rosa (Breier) Bleile, was born near Stuttgart, Germany, May 17, 1871; died Sept. 6, 1957, at the LuAnn Nursing Home, Nappanee, Ind.; aged 86 y. 3 m. 20 d. At the age of 3 years she, with her family, came to live near Nappanee. On November 1, 1891, she was united in marriage to Jacob Holaway. She was a charter member of the North Main St. Mennonite Church. Surviving are 3 sons (Clarence, Nappanee; Fred J., Akron, Pa.; and John J., Milford), 3 daughters (Lillie-Mrs. C. A. Mast, and Mary-Mrs. Lester Miller, both of Nappanee; and Ethel-Mrs. Tillman Neuhauser, Eureka, Ill.), 2 brothers (Lewis and Jesse Bleile, Nappanee), 32 grandchildren, and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, March, 1950, and by her son, Lewis, Jan. 1951. Funeral services were held at the North Main St. Church, Sept. 8, with Homer F. North officiating and Richard Yoder assisting. Burial in Union Center Cemetery.

Hostetler, Bertha E., daughter of the late Enos H. and Lydia (Kanagy) Peachey, was born at Belleville, Pa., Oct. 20, 1902; died in the Lewistown Hospital, Sept. 15, 1957; aged 54 y. 10m. 25 d. In her youth she accepted Christ and became a member of the John B. Peachey congregation. She suffered from a heart affliction, caused by rheumatic fever in her youth. On Jan. 4, 1953, she married Israel Y. Hostetler. She is survived by her husband, 3 brothers (Alphie and David Peachey, Sarasota, Fla.; and Jonathan Peachey, Belleville), 2 sisters (Elsie-Mrs. John R. Peachey, and Mary-Mrs. John Byler, both of Belleville), one half brother (Ezra Peachey, Belleville), and one foster brother (John Kabino, New Castle, Del.). Funeral services were held at the home Sept. 18, in charge of Daniel King, followed by services at the home of Seiver John Yoder, in charge of Alvin Peachey and Jesse Spicher. Burial in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Livingston, Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Maria (Yoder) Schrock, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 7, 1864; passed away at the home of a grandson (Paul Dale Myers, Miami County, Ind.), one Sept. 23, 1957; aged 92 y. 9m. 16 d. She had been bedfast for more than a year as the result of a broken leg. She was married to John W. Myers July 7, 1889. He died in April 1917, and on April 11, 1925, she was married to Josiah K. Livingston, Elmdale, Mich., who also preceded her in death, Aug. 1950. She was a member of the Howard-Miami, Ind., Church, having united with the church in girlhood. She led a useful life in the community where she lived and her home was opened a number of times to orphaned children of the community. Surviving are 4 sons (Riley E. Myers, Wabash, Ind.; Melvin N. Myers, Miami, Ind.; Paul J. Myers, Kokomo, Ind.; and Ralph R. Myers, Dunlap, Ind.), 3 brothers (Reuben Schrock, Iowa; John C. Schrock and Home Schrock, both of Kokomo), 13 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. A daughter (Ethel Bird) preceded her in death Nov. 1946. Funeral services were held at the Howard-Miami Church, Sept. 26, in charge of Anson G. Horner, assisted by Emanuel J. Hochstedler. Burial in Schrock Cemetery.

Martin, Susanna, daughter of the late Henry and Barbara (Witzel) Musser, died after a short illness on Oct. 2, 1957, at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Clayton Bauman); aged 74 y. 11 m. 2 d. On April 15, 1908, she was united in marriage to Albert Martin. She was a faithful member of the Floradale Church, but attended the Elmira Church, because she lived with her daughter. She is survived by 2 sons (Edgar and Delton both of Elmira, Ont.), 2 daughters (Vietta-Mrs. Clayton Bauman, West Montrose, Ont.; and Mabel-Mrs. Elmer Martin, Kitchener, Ont.), one sister (Mrs. Milton Ernst, Kitchener,), one brother (Amos Musser, Calgary, Alta.), and 13 grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death, Sept. 1930. Funeral services were held at the Elmira Church in charge of Howard S. Bauman and Rufus Jutzi. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Mast, Ronald LaMar, son of Robert and Arlene (Lehman) Mast, was born Nov. 3, 1954; passed away at his home near Nappanee, Ind., Oct. 4, 1957; aged 2 y. 11 m. 1d. Ronnie suffered much in the few years he was here to brighten the home of his parents. Funeral services were held at the North Main St. Church, Oct. 7, with Homer F. north in charge. Burial in Union Center Cemetery.

Miller, Seth, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Troyer) Miller, was born near Sugarcreek, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1879; died at his home in Walnut Creek, Ohio, following a prolonged illness on Sept. 24, 1957; aged 79 y. 7m. 17 d. In his youth he became a member of the Walnut Creek Church and remained faithful until death. Surviving are his wife (Lillie Beachy Miler), one son (John, Trail, Ohio), 2 daughters (Mrs. Loran Hostetler, Trail, Ohio; and Nancy Miller, Canton, Ohio), 7 stepdaughters (Mrs. William Miller, Shanesville, Ohio; Mrs. Mal Troyer and Mrs. Wayne Hostetler, Walnut Creek; Mrs. Archie Mullet, Dover, Ohio; Mrs. Ralph Hostetler, Beach City, Ohio; Mrs. Ralph Hostetler, Beach City, Mrs. Homer Schrock, Sugarcreek, Ohio, and Fern Miller, Canton), one stepson (Frank Kendle, Trail), 2 brothers (Jessie, Farmerstown, Ohio; and Malva, Sugarcreek), 23 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church Sept. 27, in charge of Paul R. Miller. Burial in church cemetery.

Ropp, Lyle John, son of Elmer and Mary (Keim) Ropp, was born Sept. 10, 1937; died suddenly in an automobile accident Sept. 12, 1957; aged 20 y. 2 d. At the age of 12 he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was baptized April 23, 1950. He became a member of the Pigeon River Church. He is survived by his parents, 3 sisters (Catherine-Mrs. Lotis Miller, Fairview, Mich.; Carolyn and Grace at home), and 4 brothers (Elmer Jr., Duane, Harold, and Leon, all of Pigeon, Mich.). Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church Sept. 15, with Willard Mayer officiating. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Roth, Anna G., youngest daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Gascho) Oesch, was born July 23, 1874, near Blake, Ont.; passed away at her home at Dryden, Mich., Sept. 9, 1957; aged 83 y. 1m. 17 d. on Jan. 13, 1901, she was united in marriage to John C. Roth. To this union were born 6 children. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and remained faithful until death. She and her husband were charter members of the Bethany (Mich.) Church. Surviving are 3 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Wm. Farnum, Almont, Mich.; Sylvia-Mrs. Keith Boomer, Dryden, Mich.; and Iva-Mrs. Art Long, Detroit), 3 sons (Melvin, Detroit; Glen, Almont; and Harvey, Dryden), 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Bethany Church, Imlay City, Mich., Sept. 12, in charge of Paul W. Wittrig. Interment in the church cemetery.

Shank, Fannie Ebersole, daughter of the late Abram and Fannie (Horst) Ebersole, was born Nov. 6, 1866, in Washington Co., Md.; died at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Leroy Martin), Oct. 23, 1957, after an illness of 6 months; aged 90 y. 10m. 17 d. On Dec. 20, 1887, she was united in marriage to Daniel R. Ebersole, Chambersburg, Pa., who preceded her in death in May, 1906. To this union were born 4 children. On Nov. 4, 1915, she was married to Amos Shank, Mason and Dixon, Pa. She is survived by 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Coy Mackey, Bessemer, Ala.; and Ida-Mrs. Leroy Martin, Maugansville, Md.), one son (Harvey Ebersole, Narberth, Pa.), 2 stepsons (Preston M. Shank, Chambersburg, Pa.; and Martin I. Shank, Mercersburg, Pa.), 19 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her second husband in June, 1953, and a daughter (Elizabeth) in 1937. Funeral services were held at Reiff's Church, Oct. 25, in charge of Stanley H. Martin and Reuben E. Martin. Burial in church cemetery north of Chambersburg.

Shetler, Arthur S., son of John and Cora (Raber) Shetler, was born Sept. 29, 1905, in Osceola County, Mich.; passed away in Pontiac, Ill., Oct. 13, 1957; aged 52 y. 14 d. On Jan. 18, 1930, he was united in marriage with Clara Bell Marriott at Kalona, Iowa. To this union were born 5 children. He accepted Christ, united with the Mennonite Church, and at the time of his death was a member of the Waldo Church, Flanagan, Ill. Surviving are his wife (Clara Bell), 2 daughters (Mrs. Bobbie Goff, Minonk, Ill.; and Dorothy, at home), 2 sons (Arthur Vernon and Lloyd, both at home), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Charles, San Diego, Calif.; George, Brighton, Pa.; Richard, Williamsburg, Iowa; and Willard, Quincy, Ill.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Thomas Moore, Lisbon, Iowa; and Mrs. Marie Yordy, San Diego, Calif.). Funeral services were held at the church in charge of E. J. Stalter and J. D. Hartzler. Burial in the Waldo Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Christian C., son of Christian and Elizabeth (Eash) Swartzendruber, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, March 11, 1880; passed away at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Oct. 12, 1957; aged 77 y. 7m. 1 d. He suffered a stroke a few days before his death. He accepted Christ in his youth and became a member of the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. He served as Sunday-school superintendent, teacher, and church trustee at various times, and permitted his musical talent to be used to God's glory. He was also active in school and community affairs. On Oct. 16, 1902, he was untied in marriage to Naomi Yoder. To this union were born 3 sons and 2 daughters. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Floyd, Myrtle Creek, Oreg.; and Eldon, Kalona, Iowa), 2 daughters (Fern-Mrs. Lisle Hering, Crawfordsville; and Velma-Mrs. Ernest Yoder, Wellman), one brother, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A son (Walter) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Oct. 15 in the East Union Church, in charge of J. John J. Miller and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Whitney, Henry Detroit, son of Charles and Mary (Huffman) Whitney, son of Charles and Mary (Huffman) Whitney, was born in Detroit, Mich., March 30, 1870; passed away Sept. 19, 1957, at Levering Hospital, Hannibal, Mo.; aged 87 y. 5 m. 30 D. At the age of 71 Henry accepted Jesus as his personal Saviour while in the hospital as the result of a stroke. It was also at this time that he asked the Lord to heal him, and promised to serve Him the rest of his life. His faithful witness to his unsaved relatives was a result of his faithfulness to his Lord. His testimony was, "I want to live the kind of life I can die by." During the last four years of his life he lived with the Mission family of the Hannibal Mission Church. Funeral services were in charge of Harold Kreider.

Woods, Eva J., daughter of Daniel and Sarah Peck, was born May 7, 1871; passed away Sept. 18, 1957; aged 86 y. 4 m. 11 d. On Feb. 22, 1895, she was united in marriage to John A. Woods. This union was blessed with three children. At about the age of 17 she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the United Brethren Church of Zanesville, Ind., and later transferred her membership to the Bethel United Brethren Church. Since 1949 she with her husband attended the Bethel Mennonite Church when health permitted. She was much concerned for the work of the church and often said, "I pray for the church every day." Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (May I. Thornburg, Moca, Calif.; and Izora D. Bandy, Ft. Wayne, Ind.), 12 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. One son (Floyd A.) and one grandchild preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Elzey Funeral Home in Ossian, Ind., in charge of Jos. S. Neuhouser and Orvil J. Crossgrove. Burial in the Ossian Cemetery.

Yoder, E. Amos, son of Reuben C. and Maggie (Bontrager) Yoder, was born Feb. 12, 1894, in Mcpherson County, Kans.; died at his home near Wellman, Iowa, Sept. 30, 1957; aged 63 y. 7 m. 18 d. He was united in marriage to Cora Zimmerman at Inman, Kans., June 17, 1917. She preceded him in death. On Oct. 9, 1937, he was married to Mattie Ann Troyer at Detroit Lakes, Minn. He accepted Christ in his youth and united with the West Liberty congregation of Windom, Kans. At the time of his death he was a member of the Wellman, Iowa, Church. He lived for a short time in Canby, Oreg. His punctuality in attendance at church services and his consistency of life were an inspiration and worthy example to others. Surviving are his wife, 2 daughters (Maxine-Mrs. Claude Miller, Wellman, Iowa; and Madalene-Mrs. Harry Gregor, Union City, Pa.), 2 brothers (Stephen A., Columbiana, Ohio; and Maurice A., Hesston, Kans.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Celestia Klingelsmith, Akron, N. Y.; and Mrs. Rhoda Nelson and Corinna Scharr, both of Denver, Colo.), and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death also, by 2 sons (Mervin and Merle). Services were held at the Wellman Church, Oct. 3, in charge of George S. Miller and Max Yoder. Burial in the Wellman Cemetery.

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Baer, Frank N., son of the late Benjamin M. and Emma N. Baer, was born in East Hempfield Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 13, 1886; died in Lancaster General Hospital, Sept. 21, 1957; aged 71 y. 8m. 8 d. He became a member of the Landisville Church when a young man, and was always present until his health failed in June, 1957. Surviving are his wife (Emma Musselman), 2 sons (Orie M., Denver, Colo.; and Harold M., Salunga, Pa.), and 2 daughters (Emma-Mrs. Wm. E. DeMuth, Jr., Carlisle, Pa.; and Elizabeth-Mrs. Richard P. Conway, Jacksonville, Fla.). Funeral services were conducted at the Landisville Church by Christian Frank, assisted by Raymond Charles and Ward Shelly. Burial in the Salunga Cemetery.

Basinger, Seth, son of Rudolph and Elizabeth (Nold) Basinger, was born June 1, 1874, in Beaver Twp., Ohio; died Oct. 22, 1957, at the Delp Nursing Home, North Lima, Ohio, after an illness of several weeks; aged 83 y. 4m. 22d. He was a lifelong resident of this community, and a member of the North Lima Church. In 1896 he was married to Gertrude Ziegler, who preceded him in death in 1923. In 1925, he married Amanda Wagner, whop died in 1926. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. John Swope), 2 sons (Henry and Leonard), a sister (Mrs. E. C. Lehman), all of North Lima; 9 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the North Lima Church, in charge of David Steiner. Burial in Midway Cemetery.

Birky, Emma, daughter of Nicholas and Katherine Martin, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Oct. 24, 1865; died Oct. 15, 1957; aged 91 y. 11m. 21 d. On Sept. 19, 1884, she was married to Jacob D. Birky. She accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the church until death. As a mother and wife of a bishop she lived an exemplary life at all times. Surviving are 7 sons (Amos, Jonas, Dean, Samuel, and Emanuel, all of Kouts, Ind.; Jake, Valparaiso, Ind.; and Emory, Hebron, Ind.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Mary Good, and Emma-Mrs. Simon Good, of Kouts), 38 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Hopewell Church, Kouts, Ind., Oct. 17, with Samuel S. Miller in charge. Burial in the church cemetery

Crilow, Kenneth Lynn, son of Floyd and Alma Crilow, was born in Millersburg, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1957; died a few hours later. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Vivian), one brother (Doyle), and his maternal grandparents (Simon and Sarah Sommer). Graveside services were conducted Oct. 9 by his grandfather, S. W. Sommer, at the Martin Creek Cemetery.

Croyle, E. Levi, son of Joseph and Polly (Kauffman) Croyle, was born Oct. 18, 1888, in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa.; passed away Sept. 21, 1957, at the Somerset Community Hospital; aged 68 y.11m. 3 d. In Jan. 1912, he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Thomas Church, remaining faithful until death. He is survived by his wife (Minnie Sala), one daughter (Ethel-Mrs. Richard Lehman, Boswell, Pa.), one granddaughter, one brother (Moses Croyle, Boswell, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ella Thomas, Johnstown, Pa.; and Mrs. Anna Thomas, Hollsopple, Pa.). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his parents, 3 brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at the Thomas Church in charge of Aldus J. Wingard, assisted by Sanford G. Shetler and Harry Y. Shetler. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Eby, David R., son of Elam and Elizabeth (Reiff) Eby, was born March 16, 1884; passed away July 27, 1957, at his home near Hagerstown, Md., after an illness of 4 weeks; aged 73 y. 4 m. 11 d. He untied with the Mennonite Church when a young man, and was a faithful member of the Reiff congregation until death. On Nov. 24, 1903, he was married to Annie M. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David M., Hagerstown, Md.), one daughter (Martha E., at home), 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (John R., Clear Spring, Md.; and Laban R., Greencastle, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Amanda R. and Lena R., both of Clear Spring, Md.). He was preceded in death by one daughter, one grandson, one sister, and one brother. Services were held July 30 at Reiff's Church in charge of Stanley Martin, Amos Horst, Irvin Shank, and Moses K. Horst. Burial in the church cemetery.

Gingerich, Gertrude Elizabeth, daughter of Gabriel and Anna (Kempf) Yoder, was born Jan. 19, 1880, in Iowa County, Iowa; passed away Oct. 17, 1957, in Mercy Hospital, Iowa City; aged 77 y. 8m. 28d. Her family was afflicted with much sickness, and her special quality was enduring it patiently In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized at Upper Deer Creek Church. Later she transferred her membership to West Union Church, and was a faithful member until death. She was married to Menno Gingerich on Feb. 10, 1901. This union was blessed with 3 children. She was also a mother to her niece (Louella-Mrs. Eugene Blosser), who came to her home when she was 3 days old. Louella was among the first Mennonite missionaries in China and is now on the mission field in Japan. Surviving are her husband (Menno), 2 daughters (Ellen Mae-Mrs. Orval Swartzendruber and Esther Cathryn, both of Parnell, Iowa), one son (Irving Maynard, Parnell), one foster daughter (Louella-Mrs. Eugene Blosser, Hokkaido, Japan), 2 sisters (Esther-Mrs. John Doolin and Leah Maude-Mrs. A. E. Zook, both of Wellman), 2 brothers (Noah, Wellman; and Rufus, Kalona, Iowa), 11 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the West Union Church in charge of Harvey Yoder and Max Yoder. Burial in West Union Cemetery.

Hostetler, Elsie (Hammontree), daughter of Jackson and Molly (Gridstaff) Hammontree, was born Oct. 10, 1875, at Lone Tree, Cass Co., Mo.; passed away at the Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon, Oreg., Sept. 22, 1957; aged 83 y. 11 m. 12 d. At the age of 16 she united with the Baptist Church. Later in life she united with the Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. In the last few weeks of her life she often expressed a great desire to go home to be with her Saviour. On Dec. 10, 1893, she was united in marriage to Joseph F. Hostetler. To this union were born 2 sons and 4 daughters. Nearly six years ago she suffered a stroke and 2 weeks prior to her death she suffered another stroke. She was a deaf-mute all her life, and was nearly blind at the time of her death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Viola-Mrs. Oscar Stewart, Brownsville, Oreg., with whom she made her home the last 5 years; and Grace-Mrs. Sam Toll, Shelbyville, Ill.), one son (Paul, Oakland, Calif.), 13 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sept. 1937, a daughter (Mrs. Daisy Speler) in Nov. 1950; 2 infant children; and twin great-grandsons, who died in infancy. Funeral services were held Sept. 25 at the Harrisburg Church, conducted by Wilbur and Wilbert Kropf. Interment in the Alford Cemetery.

Martin, Marcella Ann, infant daughter of Richard and Beatrice (Hochstetter) Martin, was born at Goshen General Hospital, Aug. 14, 1957; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Oct. 14, 1957; aged 8 w. 5d. Death was caused by a heart condition. Surviving are her parents, the grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hochstetter, Milford, Ind.; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Martin, Goshen, Ind.), and the great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Weldy, Milford, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grabil, Elkhart, Ind.; and Mrs. David Martin, Waynesboro, Va.).Funeral services were held Oct. 16 at the Yoder Funeral Home, Goshen, in charge of Menno Erb. Interment in the Benton Cemetery.

Meyers, Elizabeth M., daughter of the late Christian L. and Anna K. Meyers, was born Nov. 1, 1876 in Bedminster Twp., Bucks Co., Pa.; passed away suddenly Sept. 2, 1957, at her home in Dublin, Pa.; aged 80y. 10m. 1 d. She was married to Edwin M. Meyers on Dec. 1, 1900. Surviving are her husband, 3 sons (Abraham, at home; Christian, Dublin, Pa.; and Willis, Souderton, Pa.), one daughter (Anna, at home), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mrs. Eli W. Myers, Doylestown, Pa.). One granddaughter (Dorothy) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sept. 8 at the Deep Run Church, where she was a member. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Reeser, Barbara Emma, infant daughter of Harvey and Norma (Hamilton) Reeser, was born at Sweet Home, Oreg., Oct. 17, 1957; passed away 2 days later. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Stanley), 2 sisters (Sharon and Mary Lou), grandparents (William and Emma Reeser, Foster, Oreg.; and Alvin and Barbara Ellen Hamilton, Molalla, Oreg.), one great-grandmother (Beth Schrock, Albany, Oreg.). Graveside services were held Oct. 21 with Archie Kauffman and N. A. Lind in charge.

Roth, Julie Ann, infant daughter of Willis and Darlene (Roth) Roth, was born Oct. 10, 1957; passed away Oct. 15; aged 5 d. She leaves besides her parents, one brother (Douglas, 3), and her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Roth, Wellman, Iowa; and Mr. and Mrs. Seth Roth, Colorado Springs, Colo.). Funeral services were held at the family home Oct 16 with Max Yoder and Eli Yutzy officiating. Interment in the Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Short, Mildred, daughter of Menno and Katie (Lugbill) Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, July 18, 1920; passed away in the home of her brother (Melvin) Oct. 9, 1957; aged 55 y.2m. 21 d. She was afflicted with cancer 18 months ago. In her early youth she gave her heart to Jesus and united with the Central Church in Archbold. Surviving are 2 brothers (Melvin and Lester) and 7 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Central Church in charge of Jesse J. Short and Henry Wyse.

Wilt, Floranell, daughter of James and Maggie (Shoemaker) Milligan, was born March 5, 1882, in Johnstown, Pa.; died March 12, 1957, in Summerhill, Pa.; aged 75 y. 7d. She was a faithful member of the Weaver Church, Johnstown, Pa., for 19 years, and took an active part in the work of the church, especially sewing circle and Sunday school. Surviving are her husband (Walter), 2 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Mesmer, Buffalo, N. Y., and Mrs. Edna Gross, Melvindale, Mich.), 2 sons (Edward, Milford, Conn.; and Donald, Summerhill, Pa.), 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Weaver Church in charge of Harold E. Thomas. Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Wingard, Harvey R., son of Levi J. and Susanna (Bumgardner) Wingard, was born Jan. 15, 1899; died May 30, 1957; aged 58 y. 4m. 15 d. He suffered much during the last few years with arthritis. He was a member of the Weaver Church, Johnstown, Pa. Surviving are his wife (Mary Hostetler Wingard), 2 daughters (Marion-Mrs. Donald Wissinger, Ebensburg, Pa.; and Nancy-Mrs. Alex Refi, Windber, Pa.), 2 sons (Dean and Jay at home), and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at he Weaver Church in charge of Harold E. Thomas. Burial in Richland Cemetery, Johnstown.

Yoder, Nellie B., daughter of Scott and Mary Lopp, was born Sept. 26, 1886, in Union Twp., Elkhart Co., Ind.; died Oct. 14, 1957; aged 71 y. 18d. Her mother died when she was an infant and Hannah Smith took her into her home and reared her. On Feb. 18, 1907, she was married to John L. Yoder of Wakarusa, Ind. Two children were born to this union. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Yellow Creek Church, later transferring her membership to the Holdeman congregation, where she remained faithful until death. She was stricken with paralysis, Aug. 1957 and was bedfast until her death. Surviving are her husband, one son (Maynard, Wakarusa), one daughter (Fern-Mrs. Quinn Holdeman, Wakarusa), a stepmother (Mrs. Mary Lopp), 2 half brothers (Frederick and Veloris Lopp, both of Nappanee, Ind.), and 4 half sisters (Mrs. Louise Geyer, Elkhart; Mrs. Isabel Stump, Madison, Wis.; Mrs. Albert Miller, Nappanee; and Mrs. Gladys Clay, Wakarusa). Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at the Holdeman Church in charge of Simon G. Gingerich and Paul D. Steiner. Burial in the Olive Cemetery.

Yoder, Peter J., youngest son of John and Fannie (Miller) Yoder, was born in Allen County, Ind., June 3, 1875; passed away in the Wauseon, Ohio, Hospital, Oct. 12, 1957, after suffering 9 days from a fractured hip and should and other complications; aged 82 y. 4m. 9 d. As a young man he accepted Christ and united with the Central Church. On Jan. 29, 1903, he was united in marriage to Anna Roth. They had no children of their own, but reared two children to manhood and womanhood. Surviving are his foster daughter (Geneva-Mrs. Robert Sharp), wife of his foster son (Ivah-Mrs. Vernon Wyse, who cared for him during the last six years of his life), 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in May, 1957, and his foster son (Vernon Wyse). Funeral services were held at the Central Church in charge of Jesse J. Short and Henry Wyse.

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Brunk, Katie Wenger, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Wenger, was born March 28, 1875, at Greenmount, Va.; passed peacefully to her heavenly home, Oct. 7, 1957; aged 82y. 6m. 12d. She was the youngest of eleven children, none of whom survive. On July 15, 1900, she was united in marriage to George R. Brunk, who preceded her in death April 30, 1938. Surviving are their 4 sons and 5 daughters (Truman H., Esther-Mrs. Henry M. Shenk, Edna-Mrs. Arthur Hertzler, and George R., Jr., all of Denbigh, Va.; Stella-Mrs. J. Ward Shank and Katie-Mrs. John F. Shank, Broadway, Va.; Menno S. and Ruth-Mrs. Grant Stoltzfus, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Lawrence B., Palmetto, Fla.). Also surviving are 26 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Mother was homesick for heaven, yet her sweet patience kept her content until God's time. The influence of her godly life, of her unselfish devotion and deep concern for her church and family lives on. Funeral services were held at Harrisonburg the evening of Oct. 8 in charge of John L. Stauffer, who spoke on I Cor. 15. The following day services were held at her home church in Denbigh in charge of D. W. Lehman, John Shenk, and Lloyd W. Weaver, Jr. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Grieser, Jacob O., son of Benjamin and Anna (Oswald) Grieser, was born near Fulda, Minn., Jan. 3, 1890; died at his home near Beemer, Nebr., Oct. 17, 1957; aged 67 y. 9m. 14d. Death was due to coronary occlusion. On Oct. 10, 1911, he was united in marriage to Rachel Erb, who preceded him in death on Oct. 25, 1949. Surviving are 3 sons (Joseph, Broken Bow, Nebr.; Allan, Milford, Nebr.; and Dale, Oakland, Nebr.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Matttie Miller, Pender, Nebr.; Mrs. Lois Kauffman and Rose Wittrig, both of Beemer, Nebr.; and Mrs. Bessie Hargis, Denver, Colo.), 5 brothers (Chris and Benjamin, Frazee, Minn.; Simon, Conneaut Lake, Pa.; Peter, Beemer, Nebr.; and Daniel, Alliance, Nebr.), 6 sisters (Mrs. Lizzie Miller and Mrs. Rose Waters, Hydro, Okla.; Mrs. Anna Erb and Mrs. Lena Birkey, Frazee, Minn.; Mrs. Mary Erb, Wakefield, Nebr.; and Mrs. Kathryn Kerler, Portland, Oreg.), and 19 grandchildren. One brother (Joseph) and one daughter (Clarice Ann) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Plum Creek Mennonite Church at Beemer, Nebr., for many years and was a faithful attendant, having been at the services the Sunday previous to his death. Funeral services were held at the Plum Creek Church with Sam Oswald and P. O. Oswald in charge. Interment was made in the Beemer Cemetery.

Hartman, Janna Lou, daughter of Peter E. and Marilyn (Troyer) Hartman, was born Oct. 25, 1957, at the Levering Hospital in Hannibal, Mo.; died Oct. 27; aged 2 d. She is survived by her parents, her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Menno M. Troyer, Conway, Kans.), and her paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hartman, Elkhart, Ind.). An impressive funeral service was conducted in the hospital chapel so the mother could be present. The service was in charge of Harold Kreider and Menno M. Troyer. Burial in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Heatwole, Virgil Solomon, son of William E. and Dora (Powell) Heatwole, was born in Allen County, Elida, Ohio, Oct. 27, 1909; passed away at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio, Oct. 38, 1957; aged 48 y. 1d. In May, 1956, he underwent surgery for cancer and was unable to work for a year. On June 1, 1939, he was united in marriage to Madalin Carr, Harrisonburg, Va. To this union were born 2 children. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Pike Mennonite Church, Elida, Ohio, continuing faithful until death. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Eldon L. and Paul V., both at home), his parents, one sister (Alma-Mrs. Mahlon Hartzler, Goshen, Ind.), and 3 brothers (Raymond and Lewis, Elida, Ohio; and Vernon, Delphos, Ohio). Funeral services were held in the Pike Church in charge of Paul Smith and Harold Good. Interment in Pike Cemetery.

Hershberger, Caroline, daughter of Jacob E. and Mary (Hostetler) Hershberger, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 19, 1878; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the Akron City Hospital Sept. 26, 1957; aged 79 y. 4m. 10 d. She was formerly from Sugarcreek, Ohio, but made her home for the past few years at the Rittman Mennonite Home, Rittman, Ohio. She is survived by a sister (Mrs. Sarah Gardner, Rittman Mennonite Home), and a number of nieces and nephews. 5 sisters and 4 brothers preceded her in death .Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church Sept. 29, with Paul R. Miller in charge. Interment in church cemetery.

Kreider, Elvin H., son of Howard B. and the late Lily (Hess) Kreider, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 15, 1919; died at the Lancaster General Hospital Sept. 24, 1957, after an illness of two months; aged 38 y.7m. 2 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth. He was united in marriage to Esther Harnish on April 25, 1943. To this union were born 3 children. A son and a daughter preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, a daughter (Carol Ann), his father and stepmother (Ada Christner), one brother (Howard B., New Providence, Pa.), and 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Roy Lefever, Leacock, Pa.; and Minnie-Mrs. Raymond Krantz, New Providence, Pa.). Funeral services were held at the Bylerland Church on Sept 27, with James Hess, Maris Hess, and David Thomas officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Kreider, Mary, daughter of Noah and Fanny (Horst) Good, was born on the Noah Good homestead northeast of Dalton, Ohio, June 22, 1882; died at the home of her daughter, Oct. 6, 1957; aged 75 y. 3m. 14d. She was united in marriage to Benjamin R. Kreider, Nov. 26, 1914. He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1928. Soon after their marriage they moved to the farm known as the Camp Homestead. Later they built the home where she continued to live until the time of her death. She is survived by one daughter (Margaret-Mrs. John Charlton), one brother (John Good, Dalton, Ohio), and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, one sister, and one grandchild. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a faithful and devoted member of the County Line Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the County Line Church Oct. 9, conducted by Jacob Neuenschwander, Cleophas Steiner, Abram Good, and Carl Good. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Lambright, Merlin Jacob, son of Melvin and Nancy (Miller) Lambright, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Jan. 1, 1951; died Oct. 12, 1957; aged 6 y. 10m. 12 d. His death was due to multiple head injuries received in an accident which occurred on Oct. 7. He was in the hospital 5 days, never regaining consciousness, after which God in His tender mercy, stretched forth His hand of love and received Merlin to Himself. Merlin would often speak of heaven and he frequently expressed his longing to be in heaven with his baby brother, who preceded him in death on Jan. 1, 1955. He had high ambition of learning and took great interest in Bible school, Sunday scholl, and in public school. He leaves to mourn his departure his father, mother, 3 sisters (Zo Ann, Theda, and Judy), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. C. Miller, Middlebury, Ind., and Mrs. Jacob Lambright, Topeka, Ind.). Funeral services were held Oct. 15 at the Townline Conservative Mennonite Church with Orie Kauffman and Calvin Borntrager officiating. Burial in the Yoder Cemetery.

Mast, Andrew M., son of Menno D. and Katie (Schlabaugh) Mast, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 21, 1922; departed from this life at his home in Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1957; aged 35 y. 7m. 21d. On Sept. 26, 1948, he was united in marriage with Mabel Roth of Archbold, Ohio, where they made their home until his passing. He had accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and was a member of the Lockport Mennonite Church. He is survived by his companion, his parents of Sugarcreek, Ohio, one brother (David), and 3 sisters (Mary Hershberger and Sarah Miller, Kalona, Iowa, and Esther Mast, of Sugarcreek). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Andrew was a kind husband who was very fond of children and enjoyed making them happy. His last illness was of short duration and his passing was unexpected and a shock to his family and community. Funeral services were held at the Lockport Church, Oct. 15, conducted by the local ministry. Burial in Lockport Cemetery.

Miller, Andrew J., son Jerry D. and Fannie (Miller) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 22, 1886; died at his home Aug. 20, 1957; aged 71 y. 7 m. 29 d. Death followed a seven-week illness. He accepted Christ in his youth and was later ordained to the ministry. He served the Marlboro Conservative Mennonite Church in this capacity for nearly 25 years. On Jan. 3, 1908, he was united in marriage to Susie Nisly, Hutchinson, Kans. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Jerry S., Hartville, Ohio; and William, Hutchinson, Kans.), one daughter (Fannie-Mrs. Raymond Headings, Hutchinson, Kans.), one brother (David, Hutchinson, Kans.), 2 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. John Gingerich, Arthur, Ill.; and Sarah-Mrs. Abe Nisley, Abbyville, Kans.), 15 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Marlboro Conservative Mennonite Church, Aug. 26, in charge of Elmer Yoder. Burial in the Marlboro Cemetery.

Miller, Gideon, son of John H. and Elizabeth (Grieser) Miller, was born Nov. 19, 1888, at Emma, Ind.; departed this life near his home at Wauseon, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1957; aged 68 y. 11m. 7 d. He leaves to mourn his sudden and unexpected departure 7 children, 26 grandchildren, stepmother (Mrs. Fannie Miller, Pettisville, Ohio), 2 brothers (Uriah, Wauseon, and Henry, Archbold, Ohio), and one sister (Edna-Mrs. C. Warren Long, Tiskilwa, Ill.). His parents and one sister, Ida (who died in childhood) preceded him in death.
--- Lena Miller, daughter of the late Jefferson and Christina (Stutzman) Nofziger, was born Dec. 11, 1866, at Stuttgart, Ark.; died Oct. 26, 1957; aged 70 y. 10 m. 15 d. She leaves to mourn her departure 2 brothers (Wm. B. and Moses Nofziger, both of Wauseon, Ohio), and one sister (Ella-Mrs. Menno Roth, Rothstay, Ont.). Mother and Father answered their heavenly summons as they were returning from a funeral when a speeding train hit their automobile on the crossing only a short distance from their home. Gideon and Lena were married Nov. 19, 1909, and lived in happy wedlock for nearly 48 years, most of which was spent on their farm near Wauseon, Ohio. To this union were born 8 children-5 sons and 3 daughters (Tena-Mrs. Walter Short, Wauseon, Ohio; Lester J., Phoenix, Ariz.; John, deceased, Aug. 11, 1955; Cletus and Lewis, both of Wauseon; Rozella-Mrs. Glen Nofziger, Archbold; Mahlon, Wauseon; and Annagene, Kansas City, Kans.). In their early youth they accepted Christ as their personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church of Fulton Co., Ohio, later placing their membership with the West Clinton congregation. At the time of their death they were worshiping with the group at North Clinton. They had a deep concern and a spiritual interest for the believers at this place. Funeral services were held at the North Clinton Church with E. B. Frey, Raymond Richer, and D. L. Sommers officiating. Interment was made in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Miller, Sarah, was born Jan. 17, 1883, in Peru, Ind.; died Nov. 1, 1957. She became ill at her home and died while being taken to the Lagrange County hospital. She had resided in Midland, Mich., before moving to this area 14 years ago. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. John Troyer, Mio, Mich.; Mrs. Dan Stutzman, and Mrs. Harvey Lambright, Lagrange, Ind.; Mrs. Clarence Yoder, Midland, Mich., and Mrs. Harvey Beachy, Goshen, Ind.), 5 sons (Andrew and Ezra, Leo, Ind.; Levi, New Haven, Ind.; Clarence, Kendallville, Ind.; and Jacob, Shipshewana, Ind.), one sister (Mrs. Amos Miller, Grabill, Ind.), 5 brothers (Eli, Grabill, Ind.; Peter, Leo, Ind.; Menno, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Ezra, Hicksville, Ohio; and Jacob, Arthur, Ill.), 42 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. 5 step-grandchildren, and 26 step-great-grandchildren. Her husband (John Miller), to whom she was married April3, 1903, died in 1944. Funeral services were conducted on Nov. 4 at the Mose Gingerich home with William Bontrager, Oscar Hostetler, and Abe Yoder officiating. Burial in the David Mast Cemetery.

Moyer, Lizzie, daughter of Jacob A. and Lydia (Detweiler) Miller, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Sept. 22, 1891; passed away at the Elkhart General Hospital, Oct. 25, 1957; aged 66 y. 1m. 3 d. On June 12, 1917, she was united in marriage to W. C. Moyer, Elkhart, Ind., who survives her. Also surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Anna Mae-Mrs. Robert J. Baker, Elkhart, Ind.; David W., Hicksville, N. Y.; and Jonathan E., Elkhart, Ind.), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Julius, Wellman, Iowa; Jesse J., Phoenix, Ariz.; and L. L. Miller, Marshall, Ill), 2 sisters (Mrs. Lillian Swartzentruber, Wellman, Iowa; and Anna Mae Miller, Iowa City, Iowa), and a number of nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Prairie Street Church in charge of Nelson Kauffman and Jacob Peltz. Burial in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Nofziger, Elizabeth, daughter of Peter C. and Anna (Short) Stuckey, was born Jan. 12, 1884, near Stryker, Ohio; passed away after a brief illness in the Wauseon Hospital, Oct. 23, 1957; aged 73 y. 9m. 11 d. Early in life she accepted Jesus as her Saviour and was baptized. She united with the Lockport Mennonite Church and was a faithful member until death. On Jan. 26, 1905, she was united in marriage to William Nofziger. She is survived by her husband, 4 sons (Ralph, Wauseon, Ohio; Dennis and Glen, Archbold; and Dale, pastor of Friendship Church, Bedford, Ohio), 33 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Peter and Dan Stuckey, Stryker, Ohio; Aaron Stuckey, Wauseon, Ohio; and Elmer Stuckey, Archbold), and 4 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Eli King, Louisville, Ohio; Sarah-Mrs. Fermer Klinger, Archbold; Malinda-Mrs. Dan L. Short, Stryker; and Leah-Mrs. Donald Steven, Wauseon). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters Funeral services were held in the Short Funeral Home and at the Lockport Church, Oct. 26, conducted by the local ministry. Burial in Lockport Cemetery.

Rhodes, Samuel Heatwole, faithful bishop of thirty-eight years in the Middle District of the Virginia Conference, was born March 24, 1880; died Oct. 2, 1957; aged 77 y. 6m. 8d. He was baptized and received as a member of the Mennonite Church Oct. 12, 1895; ordained to the ministry Jan. 3, 1902, and to the office of bishop Nov. 22, 1919. In these many years of diligent service he conducted numerous communions, counsel meetings, marriages, baptizings, and anointings in both Virginia and West Virginia. The number of sermons preached was estimated to be between three and four thousand. As evangelist he conducted revivals in his home state as well as neighboring states. He was one of the early supporters and founders of Eastern Mennonite College, where he served on the Religious Welfare Committee for a number of years. Many visits to the sick and afflicted, both in the local hospital and to "shut-ins," were a joy to him. His favorite testimony was frequently given as recorded in I Peter 1: 3-5, to comfort, strengthen, and encourage others in the faith. This passage was used as a text at his funeral. As a faithful shepherd of the flock of God, he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife (Mrs. Priscilla Holsinger Rhodes), 3 children (Delphia E., Ina-Mrs. Samuel Coffman, and Amos G.), and 2 grandchildren, all of Harrisonburg; one brother (Amos, La Junta, Colo.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna E. Brunk and Miss Ella E. Rhodes, both of Harrisonburg). Funeral services were conducted by Daniel W. Lehman, Oliver Keener, and Ralph Heatwole at the Weaver Church. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Short, Nelson Henry, son of Peter H. and Anna (Roth) Short, was born Oct. 7, 1894; near Pettisville, Ohio; passed away Sept.21, 1957, at the Wauseon Hospital; aged 62 y. 11m. 14 d. He had been in failing health for several years, but was able to be up and about until the last few weeks previous to his death. On June 20, 1916, he was married to Ida Mae Neuhauser, who preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 1928. To this union were born 3 children-2 daughters (Dorothy and LeAnna), and one son who died in infancy. On Sept. 23, 1930, he was married to Allie Leichty of Leo, Ind. Together they shared life's joys and sorrows for twenty-seven years. He leaves to mourn his departure his deeply bereaved wife, 2 daughters (LeAnna, at home, and Dorothy-Mrs. Ivan Short, who also lived in the same home, both of Archbold, Ohio), and a large circle of other relatives and friends. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church of Fulton County. In the later years of his life he placed his membership with the West Clinton congregation, to which he remained faithful until death. He suffered much distress and physical pain during the last few years of his life, yet in all this he bore it patiently, giving God all the glory. Funeral services were held at the West Clinton Church with Olen Nofziger, E. B. Frey, and D. L. Sommers officiating. Interment was made in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Steiner, Sarah, daughter of Menno and Sarah (Nussbaum) Steiner, was born near Dalton, Ohio, March 1, 1933; died Oct. 4, 1957, at the Dunlap Hospital Orrville, Ohio; aged 24 y. 7m. 3 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and Lord and remained faithful and firm to the end. During her illness she expressed a desire to depart and be with the Lord, which is far better. Surviving are her parents, 5 brothers (Samuel, Lester, Melvin, Menno, and Aldis), and 8 sisters (Ella, Levina, Martha-Mrs. Herman Geiser, Esther-Mrs. Harvey Geiser, Ida, Annie-Mrs. Albert Neuenschwander, Rosina-Mrs. Earl J. Amstutz, and Idella). All live in the immediate vicinity with the exception of Menno, who is working in Portland, Main. She is also survived by 31 nieces and nephews. An infant brother (Allen) preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church, Oct. 7 with Lester D. Amstutz, Carl Good, and Cleophas Steiner in charge. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Stutzman, Irma, daughter of Jacob A. and Malinda (Miller), was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, April 9, 1890; died Oct. 18, 1957; aged 67 y. 6m. 9 d. On Jan. 27, 1914, she was united in marriage to Lloyd J. Stutzman of Aurora, Ohio. Surviving are her husband, 3 sons (Clyde, Harrisonburg, Va.; Walter and Allen, Mantua, Ohio), one daughter (Pauline-Mrs. Oren Oswald, Mantua, Ohio), 19 grandchildren, and one brother (Laurence, Sugarcreek, Ohio). An infant son, her parents, and one brother preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour, and untied with the Walnut Creek Church. She later transferred her membership to the Plain View congregation near Aurora, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted by Elmer Stoltzfus and Eugene Yoder. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Wyse, Stephen Joe, son of Warren E. and Nellie (Schmucker) Wyse, was born near Stryker, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1945; passed away at the Wauseon Hospital, Sept. 20, 1957; aged 12 y. 24 d. Death came one hour after a tractor-auto accident on the highway near their home near Fayette, Ohio. He leaves to mourn his passing his parents, 3 brothers (Jerry, Ronald, and Kenneth), 2 sisters (Sandra and Cynthia), all at the home; also his 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Myron Schmucker and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. S. Wyse, Archbold, Ohio). Funeral services were held at the Lockport Church, Sept. 24, conducted by the church ministry. Burial in the Lockport Cemetery.

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Ash, Ellen, daughter of the late John and Huldah (Glass) Bender, was born at Springs, Pa., April 3, 1882; passed away after a lingering illness at the Evans Nursing Home, Oakland, Md., Oct. 23, 1957; aged 75 y. 7 m. 20 d. She was a member of the Glade Mennonite Church near Accident, Md. Surviving are 8 children (Mrs. Martha Diehl, Confluence, Pa.; Mrs. Annie Opel, and Homer, of Accident, Md.; Charles, Hancock, Md.; Mrs. Lydia Sweitzer, Swanton, Md.; Mrs. Minnie Hay, Berlin, Pa.; Robert, Oakland, Md.; and Mrs. Huldah Thronburg, Morgantown, W. Va.),3 sisters (Mrs. Huldah Troyer, Greenwood, Del.; Mrs. Annie Miller, Lynnhaven, Va.; and Mrs. Lydia Gingerich, Hazelton, Iowa), one brother (Conrad Bender, Au Grew, Mich.), 38 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her husband (Joe Ash) preceded her in death in Nov. 1944, also one daughter, Elsie. Funeral services were conducted at the Glade Mennonite Church, Oct. 27, in charge of I. K. Metzler. Burial in church cemetery.

Birky, Lewis Albert, son of Christian and Barbara (Wittrig) Birky, was born near Hopedale, Ill., Aug. 16, 1885; died Oct. 30, 1957; aged 72 y. 2 m. 14 d. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church at Hopedale, Ill. He was married to Bertha Martin on Dec. 30, 1906. Surviving are his widow, 3 sons and one daughter (Chancey, Arthur, Ralph, and Ina-Mrs. Allen Good, all of Kouts, Ind.), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. A son (Roy) and a daughter (Mildred) preceded him in death. The family lived in the Hopedale vicinity until March, 1918, when they moved to Kouts, Ind., where they have since resided. He was a charter member of the Hopewell Mennonite Church of this place. Funeral services were held Nov. 2 in change of Samuel S. Miller and Emanuel Birky. Burial in the church cemetery.

Bolton, Alice, daughter of Catherine (Moyer) and the late John O. Landis, was born in Franconia Township, Pa., Dec. 12, 1906; passed away suddenly of a heart attack May 20, 1957; aged 50 y. 5m. 8 d. She was a faithful member of the Line Lexington Mennonite Church and active in summer Bible school work and an ardent prayer supporter. On June 2, 1928, she was married to Charles W. Bolton. They made their home at Silverdale since 1931. Surviving are her husband, mother, 7 children (John L., Silverdale, Pa.; Lydia-Mrs. Warren B. Landis, Souderton, Pa.; Charles L., Morristown, N.J.; Edgar L., David, Irene, and Ray at home), 3 sisters, 3 brothers, and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Line Lexington Church in charge of Claude Meyers and Merle Ruth. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Garcia, Andres, was born May 30, 1900, at Pehuajo, Argentina; passed away at his home in Pehujo, Sept. 27, 1957; aged 57y. 3m. 28 d. Surviving are his wife (Elena Saenz), and 2 sons (Robert, Buenos Aires; and Raul, Pehuajo). A son (Mario) preceded him in death June 18, 1952. Bro. Garcia always accompanied his family to church and took a delight in conversing about the things of the Lord, but did not make a decision for the Lord until the morning of his departure while having a talk with his son, Raul. The family is grateful that the Lord was merciful in sparing his life until he had fully yielded to the Saviour. Funeral services were in charge of Amos Swartzentruber (father of Mrs. Raul Garcia), Ernesto Suarez and William Hallman. Burial in the Pehuajo Municipal Cemetery.

Habecker, Jacob C., son of the late Joseph and Esther H. Habecker, was born April 12, 1868; died at the Lancaster General Hospital after a two-week illness Sept. 23, 1957; aged 89 y. 5 m. 11 d. In his early life he was engaged in teaching school until he was married in 1897. He then took up farming until he was ordained to the ministry July 23, 1903. In co-operation with three other ministers he served at the Habecker, Masonville, and Mountville churches and resided in Mountsville, Pa. He was graduated from the Millersville State Normal School and also from the Eastman Business College in New York. He and his wife, Martha H. (Lindeman) Habecker, observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary on Feb. 11, 1957. Funeral services were held at the Habecker Church on Sept. 26, in charge of Benjamin Eshbach and Christian B. Charles. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Lapp, Mary, daughter of the late Eli and Mary (Smoker) Kauffman, was born March 27, 1896; died at her home, Bird in Hand, Pa., Sept. 24, 1957, after an illness of a few days; aged 61 y. 5 m. 28 d. She accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the Weavertown Amish Church. On Nov. 18, 1915, she was married to David Smoker, who preceded her in death 28 years ago. To this union were born 4 children who survive (Abner, Phoenix, Ariz.; Esther-Mrs. William Chupp, Ronks, Pa.; Sylvan, Christiana, Pa.; and Sadie-Mrs. Norman Yoder, Gap, Pa.). On Nov. 27, 1930, she was married to David Lapp, who with two daughters (Martha-Mrs. Wesley Stoltzfus, Beech, Ky.; and Ferne, at home), survives. Also surviving are 5 stepchildren (John B., Bareville, Pa.; Benjamin M., Strasburg, Pa.; Elmer D., Kinzers, Pa.; Mrs. Paul Mast, Lansing, N. C., and Mrs. Paul Yoder, Gap, Pa.), 2 brothers (Amos L. and Simeon Kauffman), 22 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Sept. 27 at the home in charge of George W. Beiler and at the Weavertown Church in charge of Aaron Glick, John Martin, and Elam Kauffamn.

McDorman, Olin Sutton, Jr., son of Olin S. and Katherine (Roadcap) McDorman, was born near Hinton, Va., March 4, 1941; died suddenly of pneumonia at the hospital at Elkins, W. Va., Oct. 17, 1957; aged 16 y. 7m. 13 d. He became a member of the Mennonite Church at the age of nine and was active in the work of the church and Sunday school. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers, and one sister (Hershal, Denver, Robert, and Mary Alice, all at home), his paternal grandfather (A. E. McDorman, Hinton, Va.), and his maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Roadcap, Dayton, Va.). Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church near Job, W. Va., on Oct. 29, in charge of Earl Champ, M. H. Brunk, and Wilbur Smoker, and at the Springs Mennonite Church in charge of Daniel Lehman and Ralph Heatwole. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin, Menno S., son of the late Daniel W. Martin, was born at Milnor, Pa., Feb. 3, 1894; passed away at the hospital in Hagerstown, Md., a few hours after a heart attack, Oct. 26, 1957; aged 63 y. 8m. 23 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and became a faithful member of the Reiff Mennonite Church. He was united in marriage on Dec. 2, 1915, to Mary E. Risser, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Omar, Chambersburg, Pa.), 3 daughters (Ula R., Harrisonburg, Va.; Ada R.-Mrs. Eli W. Martin, Williamsport, Md.; and Cora R.-Mrs. Harold Martin, Hagerstown, Md.), 5 brothers, 4 sisters, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Reiff's Church, Oct. 29, in charge of Stanley Martin, Amos Martin, and Amos Horst. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Schlabach, Jonas N., son of the late Noah J. and Maryann (Hershberger) Schlabach, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1894; died suddenly of a heart attack at his home near Sugarcreek, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1957; aged 63 y. 21 d. on Jan. 1, 1920, he was united in marriage to Susan Troyer, who preceded him in death Aug. 11, 1945. He is survived by one son (Owen, at home), 5 brothers (Menno, Baltic, Ohio; and Monroe, Noah, Christ, and Albert all of Sugarcreek, Ohio), 4 sisters (Saloma-Mrs. Melvin E. Troyer and Elizabeth-Mrs. Noah M. Troyer, both of Sugarcreek, Ohio; Alta-Mrs. Monroe E. Miler, and Lovina-Mrs. Jonas B. Hostetler, both of North Canton, Ohio), and 6 grandchildren, He was preceded in death by 3 children and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Farmerstown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church, Oct. 29, with Homer Kandel and Paul R. Miller in charge Burial in the Schlabach family cemetery.

Shelly, Testen B., son of John and Sara (Benner) Shelly, was born April 4, 1876, near Thompsontown, Pa.; passed away at the home of his son (Marchal, Richfield, Pa.), Oct. 22, 1957; aged 81 y. 6m. 18d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. On Dec. 19, 1889, he was married to Nettie A. Lauver, who passed away Oct. 6, 1956. He is survived by one son and one daughter (Marchal and Celestia S.-Mrs. William L. Shafer, both of Richfield, Pa.), 2 brothers (Ira, McAlisterville, Pa.; and William, Thompsontown, Pa.), 3 sisters (Minnie-Mrs. Harry Wyble, Manheim, Pa.; Pearl-Mrs. Harry Faust, Lancaster, Pa.; and Mrs. Viola Witmer, New Holland, Pa.), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One brother and one grandchild preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Lauver Church, Oct. 26 with Banks Weaver and Jacob Brubaker in charge. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Skrivseth, Philip Mark, son of Ben and Christine (Halverson) Skrivseth, was born at the Baudette Community Hospital, Baudette, Minn.; passed away Oct. 18, 1957; aged 1 y. 2 m. 17 d. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers and 6 sisters (all at the home except Norma-Mrs. Lester Martin, Wolford, N. Dak.), also one niece and 3 grandparents. Funeral services were held at the Graceton Mennonite Church in charge of Vernon Hochstetler, assisted by M. D. Stutzman.

Vidale, Teofile, was born July 22, 1900, in Carhue, Argentina; passed away Sept. 13, 1957, at his home in Pehuajo; aged 57 y. 1 m. 23 d. He is survived by his wife (Argelia Cabrera), 2 daughters (Elsa and Della-Mrs. Miguel Flores), and one son (Jorge), all of Pehuajo. Bro. Vidale was converted in tent meetings in Pehuajo and was baptized on Jan. 5, 1941. He was actively engaged in the work of the church, serving as a Sunday-school teacher, a deacon, a member of the church council and had usually been a delegate to conference. Funeral services were in charge of Amos Swartzentruber and William Hallman. Burial in the Pehauajo Municipal Cemetery.

White, Martha Elizabeth, daughter of John and Jane (Nelson) White, was born Aug. 23, 1872, near Job, W. Va.; passed away Oct. 1, 1957, at her home; aged 85 y. 1m. 8d. She was a faithful member of the Bethel Mennonite Church for many years. Her husband, the late, French H. White, preceded her in death July 27, 1951. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Jasper T., Elkins, W. Va.; Omer, Job, W. Va.; Marshall G., and Mrs. Truman Bennett, Harman, W. Va.; and Mrs. Baxter Day, Cumberland, Md.), one brother (Alonzo White, Elkins, W. Va.), 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 5 great- great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church, Oct. 3 in charge of Olin S. McDorman and Hiram Weaver. Burial in the Lower Dam Cemetery near Harman, W. Va.

Yordy, Aaron A., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Roeshley) Yordy, was born near Flanagan, Ill., March 16, 1888; died Nov. 7, 1957, at the Home for the Aged, Eureka, Ill.; aged 69 y. 7m. 22d. Surviving are 3 sisters (Ella, Meadowlark Homestead, Newton, Kans.; Anna, Eureka, Ill.; and Mrs. Josephine Schrock, Fisher, Ill.), and 4 brothers (Ezra and Jonas, both of Eureka, Ill.; Walter, Chicago, Ill.; and Alvin, Denver, Colo.). One brother (Lewis) preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Roanoke Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Nov. 9 at the Roanoke Church in charge of Wesley Jantz and John L. Harnish.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.