Bechtel, Virgie A., daughter of the late Aaron and Mary Jane (Frey) Hershey, died at her home in Hanover, Pa., Aug. 12, 1959, following a heart attack; aged 74y. 8m. In Aug., 1900, she was married to Harvey M. Bechtel, who died March 30, 1951. One son preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 children (Mrs. Florence Seifreid, Chambersburg, Pa.; Mrs. Wallace Barbour, Lewistown, Pa.; Mrs. Clarence H. Angle and Robert H., Hanover; and Mrs. Ellsworth Pritz, Jr., York, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a brother (Paul H., Orange Co.). She was a member of the Hanover congregation. Funeral services were held at Bair's Hanover, in charge of Richard Danner; interment in the York Road Cemetery.

Buckwalter, Della Elizabeth, daughter of Larkin and Frances (Maddox) Gibbons, was born Jan. 4, 1893; died in the Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Ill., after a long illness, July 24, 1959; aged 66 y. 6 m. 20 d. She was a charter member of the Four Corners congregation and was a co-worker with her husband in the ministry at that place for many years. She was married on Jan. 7, 1910, to Ira E. Buckwalter. Surviving are her husband and all 15 of their children (Jacob E., Norman E., J. Elvin, Linnie-Mrs. Warren Frost; Mary-Mrs. Robert Lange, Martha-Mrs. Jennings Mitts, all of Palmyra, Mo., Cleland I., Marvin R., Daniel M., and Margaret-Mrs. John Hallgren, all of Illinois; Harry H. and Ruth-Mrs. Jacob Keller, of Pennsylvania; S. Landis, of Alabama; Della-Mrs. Marion Spratt, Philadelphia, Mo., and Earl F., Lakenan, Mo.), 61 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Cecil, Everette, and Howard, all of Hannibal, Mo., and Olen, Frankford, Mo.). Funeral services at the Pea Ridge Church on July 27 were in charge of Harold Kreider and David A. Hathaway; interment in the Greenwood Cemetery, Palmyra, Mo.

Longacre, Isaac S., son of the late Isaac W. and Susan (Shantz) Longacre, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., March 19, 1880; died of a heart condition Feb. 23, 1959, at the home of his son Daniel, near Spring City, Pa.; aged 78 y. 11 m. 4 d. On Jan. 30, 1907, he was married to M. Ada Kolb, who died Aug. 31, 1950. Surviving are 3 sons and daughter (Isaac K., John K., and Daniel K., all of Spring City; and Sarah-Mrs. Edwin Moyer, Lederach, Pa.), 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (John S., Bally and Henry R., Quakertown), and 2 sisters (Katie, Quakertown; and Viola-Mrs. Norman Gehman, Allentown). He was a member of the Vincent Church, where funeral services on Feb. 26 were conducted by Jacob Kolb, Amos Kolb, Matthew Kolb, and Elmer Kolb.

Martin, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Moses and Susannah (Brubacher) Gingrich, was born May 13, 1870, in Woolwich Twp., Ont.; died at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., following a brief illness, July 17, 1959; aged 89 y. 2 m. 4 d. On Nov. 1, 1891, she was married to Enoch B. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Norman, Elmira; and Mose, Goderich), 3 daughters (Selina-Mrs. Mike Good, Acadia Valley, Alta.; Lucinda, Kitchener; and Louida-Mrs. Gilber Snider, Waterloo), 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Elmira Church. The last year she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Snider, at Waterloo. Funeral services were conducted by Oliver D. Snider and Howard S. Bauman.

Mast, Barbara, was born at Farmerstown, Ohio, April 3, 1880; died at her home in Hutchinson, Kans., June 17, 1959; aged 79 y. 2 m. 14 d. On Jan. 27, 1903, she was married to Noah D. Mast, who survives. Seven children were born to this family; one died in infancy. Surviving are 4 sons and 2 daughters (Roman, Dan, John, and Fred, all of Hutchinson; Sadie, at home; Fannie-Mrs. Raymond Wagler, Partridge, Kans.), 14 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. M. H. Kaufman, Plain City, Ohio; and Mrs. E. A. Miller, Baltic, Ohio), and 3 brothers (Jake, Stuarts Draft, Va.; Noah, Sugarcreek, Ohio; and Dan, Norwich, Ont.). She was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church. Her husband was a minister and she was a loyal helper.

Mast, Miriam R., daughter of the late John K. and Barbara (Glick) Stoltzfus, was born Dec. 19, 1895, near Gap, Pa.; died of a heart attack at her home near Parkesburg, Pa., May 28, 1959; aged 63 y. 5 m. 9 d. She was married on Nov. 22, 1917, to Elam F. Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (J. Melvin and E. Kenneth, Parkesburg; and Margaret,--Mrs. Harvey J. Kauffman, Gap, Pa.), 16 grandchildren, and one brother (William L., Felton, Del.). She was a member of the Maple Grove Church, Atglen, Pa., where funeral service were conducted by Noah Hershey, Jr., and Aaron Stoltzfus.

Miller, Alice R., daughter of Tillman and Elizabeth (Rutt) Kraybill, died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, July 15, 1959, of a heart condition. She was married on Nov. 5, 1908, to Ira Z. Miller, who was ordained as minister in 1916. A fiftieth wedding anniversary was observed on Aug. 16, 1958, prior to their daughter's return to Tanganyika after her first furlough. One daughter preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters (Laura-Mrs. Abram L. Gish, and Ruth K., mentioned above), 5 sisters and 3 brothers (Fannie-Mrs. Alvin Nissley and Gertrude-Mrs. Reuben Miller, both of Bainbridge, Pa.; Cora, Martin, Mary, John, Laura, and Norman, all of Elizabethtown, Pa.). She was a member of the Good Church, where funeral services on July 19 were conducted by Noah Risser, Clarence Lutz, and Jay Bechtold.

Miller, Emma Charles, daughter of Jonas and Fanny (Charles) Nissley, was born Aug. 15, 1891; died June 30, 1959, at her home in Millersville, Pa., due to heart failure; aged 67 y. 10 m. 15 d. He was married on March 28, 1916, to Benjamin H. Miller, now a minister at the Masonville Church. Surviving are 2 daughters (Verna-Mrs. Paul Brubaker, Mt. Joy; and Frances E., at home), 5 grandchildren, and 4 brothers and sisters (Amos C., West Willow; Sue-Mrs. A. K. McDonald, Washington Boro; Rank, Phoenixville, and Samuel, Washington Boro). One brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Masonville Church where funeral services were held July 3 in charge of Benjamin Eshbach, assisted by Elmer Kennel, Christian Charles, and Landis Myers.

Miller, Patricia Kay, infant daughter of Robert and Edna Miller, was born July 15, 1959, died at the Lincoln (Nebr.) General Hospital, July 23, 1959; aged 8 days. A baby brother preceded her in death on July 23, 1958. Surviving are her parents and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Yeackley and Mr. and Mrs. John Miller). A short service was held at the Volland Mortuary on July 24 in charge of Ammon Miller and Sterling Stauffer; interment in the East Fairview Cemetery.

Musselman, Katie D., daughter of William k. and Sallie (Derra) Bean, was born Jan. 11, 1887, at Lederach, Pa.; died July 16, 1959, of a heart condition at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa.; aged 72 y. 6 m. 3 d. She was married to Henry G. Musselman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Russell B. and Roy, Both of Harleysville, Pa.), and 4 brothers and sisters (Mrs. Esther Nace, Mrs. Samuel Atkinson, Mrs. Clarence Derstine, and Wm. D. Bean). She was a member of the Plains Church, Lansdale, Pa., where funeral services were held on July 14, in charge of John E. Lapp and J. C. Clemens.

Musser, Lena, daughter of the late Martin and Mattie (Martin) Zimmerman, was born July 10, 1891, in East Earl Twp., Pa.; died of a heart attack, at her home near Ephrata, Pa., June 12, 1959; aged 67 y. 11 m. 2 d. She was married June 7, 1924, at Neffsville, Pa., to David G. Musser, who survives. Also surviving are a son and a daughter (Paul Z. and Mary-Mrs. Warren Hollinger, both of Ephrata), one stepson (Ivan, Ephrata), 10 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (David, Orlando, Fla.; and John, Reinholds, Pa.). An infant daughter, 2 sisters, and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Indiantown Mennonite Church. Funeral services at the Hammercreek Mennonite Church, June 15, were in charge of Henry Fox and Noah Burkholder.

Nofziger, Julia Ann, was born near Pettisville, Ohio, March 13, 1877; died after an illness of 5 months at the Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio on July 18, 1959; aged 82 y. 4 m. 5 d. On Nov. 15, 1894, she was married to Daniel W. Nofziger, who died April 19, 1953. One son and one brother also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy-Mrs. Earl Roettger, Toledo, Ohio), 3 sons (Orville, Fostoria, Ohio; Walter, Toledo, and Harley, Archbold), 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Freeman, Windham, Ohio). She was a member of the Pettisville Missionary Church where funeral services were held on July 21 in charge of Vincent Rupp; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Nonemaker, Lizzie Minervia Mills, daughter of Henry and Emma (Miller) Stoner, was born June 8, 1881, in Berks Co., Pa.; died Aug. 8, 1959, in Washington Co., Hospital, Hagerstown, Md.; aged 78 y. 2 m. She was married to Albert Mills, who died March 4, 1937. In 1946 she was married to Louis Nonemaker, who died Nov. 27, 1954. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Emma Keefer, Mercersburg, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Hose, Clear Spring, Md.; Mrs. Florence Hosfeld, Downsville, Md.; Mrs. Elsie Martin, Lyndhurst, Va.; and Mrs. Sarah Herman, Reading, Pa.), 2 sons (Harold J. Mills, Big Pond, Md.; and Winfield Mills, Indian Springs, Md.), 2 stepsons, 3 stepdaughters, 32 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Pinesburg Church where funeral services were held on Aug. 8 in charge of Oliver H. Martin and Moses K. Horst; interment in the Clear Spring Cemetery.

Oswald, Martin Van Buren, son of Emanuel and Lydia (Helmuth) Oswald, was born June 2, 1882, at Winesburg, Ohio; died of a heart condition April 20, 1959, at Millersburg, Ohio; aged 76 y. 10 m. 18 d. On Jan. 10, 1909, he was married to Bessie Bender. Surviving are 4 children (Corliss, Mildred-Mrs. Virgil Miller, Mary-Mrs. Abram Mast, and Dorothy-Mrs. Carl Mumaw), 6 brothers (Harvey, Ben, Walter, Oren, Levi, and Sanford), and 2 sisters (Priscilla and Lydia). He was a member of the Martin's Creek Church, where funeral services were held on April 23, in charge of John C. King, Roman Stutzman, and Edward B. Stoltzfus.

Ropp, Asa, son of Joseph and Catherine Ropp, was born near Tremont, Ill., April 15, 1870; died at the home of his daughter in Fisher, Ill., June 30, 1959; aged 89 y. 2 m. 15 d. He was married to Mary Sears in Tiskilwa, Ill., on Dec. 27, 1894; she died Feb. 19, 1959. Surviving are one son and one daughter (Reuben, Tremont; and Mrs. Lovina Zehr, Fisher), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Ithiel, Payette, Idaho; and Alvin, Selma, N. C. ). Three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services at the First Mennonite Church, Morton, Ill. (of which he was a member), were in charge of Kenneth Good and Alton Horst; burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Roth, Annie, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Miller) Schlegel, was born near Pulaska, Iowa, Aug. 18, 1866; died at her home in Milford, Nebr., June 15, 1959; aged 92 y. 9 m. 28 d. On Aug. 24, 1884, she was married to Joseph W. Roth, who died 24 years ago. Also preceding her in death were 5 sons, one daughter, one adopted daughter, 2 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. Surviving are 2 sons (Joe C. and Ed, both of Milford), 7 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (L. O. and Peter, both of Milford). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services on June 17 at the Milford Mennonite Church were conducted by Milton Troyer and Warren A. Eicher; interment in the Milford Mennonite cemetery.

Shetter, John H., son of Isaac L. and Barbara (Huber) Shetter, was born Aug. 24, 1869, near Chambersburg, Pa.; died in his sleep after a short illness at Chambersburg, July 15, 1959; aged 89 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Dec. 4, 1894, he was married to Lizzie Burkhart, who died June 21, 1929. Surviving are 7 children (Ruth-Mrs. George L. Brubaker, Gap, Pa.; Ada-Mrs. Roy C. Yeager, Chambersburg; Emma-Mrs. Harry S. Wadel, Shippensburg; Eber H., Ronks; Cora-Mrs. Marvin Patterson, Upper Strasburg; Anna-Mrs. Paul Byers, Sheldon, Wis.; and Paul E., Chambersburg), 32 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister (Jacob H., Havertown, Pa.; and Mrs. Fannie H. Burkholder, Manheim). Eleven grandchildren preceded him in death. For 63 years he had been a member of the Chambersburg Church, where funeral services on July 18 were in charge of Walter H. Lehman and Harvey E. Shank.

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Stauffer, John L., son of the late Jacob and Jane (Longacre) Stauffer, was born Nov. 13, 1888, at Spring City, Pa.; died Aug. 15, 1959, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va.; aged 70 y. 9 m. 2 d. He was in apparent good health and carried his usual responsibilities until the day before he passed away of a heart attack. He preached his last sermon from Titus 2: 11-14, in a series of messages given in Juniata Co., Pa., Aug. 7, 8. At the age of 21 he went to Altoona, Pa., to take charge of the mission work there, and was ordained to the ministry in 1911. He served as pastor there until 1918, when he joined the faculty of Eastern Mennonite College as a member of the Bible department. He was ordained bishop of the Northern District of Virginia in 1934, and served as president of the college from 1935 until 1950. After retiring from the presidency, Bro. Stauffer remained active in Bible Conference work and speaking engagements throughout the church. He continued teaching in the Bible department until 1957. On Aug. 3, 1910, he was married to Lydia Kolb, Spring City, Pa., who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Lois-Mrs. Robert Messner and J. Mark Stauffer, both of Harrisonburg; Ruth-Mrs. Robert Alger, Broadway, Va.; and James, K., Vietnam), 12 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Allen Guntz, Phoenixville, Pa.), and 2 brothers (Rudy L., Orrville, Ohio; and Clayton l., Phoenixville, Pa.). One son preceded him in death. A brief service was held at his home with Norman Derstine in charge, followed by the public service at the College Auditorium with John R. Mumaw and J. Ward Shank officiating; interment in the Lindale Cemetery with Moses Slabaugh and D. W. Lehman in charge. C. K. Lehman conducted the congregation singing with a Mennonite Hour octet singing at the home and the grave. After his departure, the family found this precious commitment of trust as the final item in Bro. Stauffer's will: "I bequeath to my beloved children and to their families that faith in the Holy Trinity, that confidence in the full inspiration, integrity, and authority of the Holy Scriptures and that hope in the promise of the return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, all of which have sustained me through life as a child of God, as a father, as a minister of the Gospel, and as a bishop in the Mennonite Church. May all of you live in harmony with the conservative and evangelical faith of the Mennonite Church, and only follow me as I have followed the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen."

Unternahrer, Aaron, son of Joseph and Magdelina (Ruby) Unternahrer, was born Oct. 26, 1913, near Thurman, Colo.; and lived his entire life on his father's homestead; died July 6, 1959, as the result of a car accident; aged 45 y. 8 m. 11 d. He was a member of the Thurman Church, where on Nov. 24, 1935, he was ordained to the Christian ministry. His parents and one half brother preceded him in death. Surviving are one brother (Joseph R., Cairo, Nebr.), 3 sisters (Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary, Flagler, Colo.), and one half sister (Lena, Wayland, Iowa). Funeral services were held at the Thurman Church, in charge of Alvin Gascho, assisted by E. M. Yost and Fred Gingerich; interment in nearby cemetery.

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Alderfer, Ida D., daughter of Jacob and Anna (Detweiler) Yoder, was born Feb. 9, 1901, in Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., Pa.; died July 26, 1959, at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, pa., after surgery; aged 58 y. 4 m. 17 d. She was married on Nov. 8, 1924, to Wm. L. Alderfer at Blooming Glen, Pa. Surviving are her husband, 3 children (Ethel-Mrs. James Clemmer, Miriam-Mrs. Edward Gahman, and Claude), 4 grandchildren, one sister, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services on July 30 were in charge of David F. Derstine, Jr.

Alderfer, Lizzie P., daughter of David and Catherine (Proctor) Gehman, was born near Doylestown, Pa., Sept. 29, 1877; died June 30, 1959, at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa.; aged 81 y. 9 m. 1 d. On Nov. 11, 1899, she was married to Daniel Good Gehman, who died in 1907. From this marriage survive 2 sons (Ernest C. Gehman, Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Irvin G. Gehman, Barton, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren, also a brother (William, Allentown, Pa.). An infant son and a half brother preceded her in death. On June 24, 1917, she was married to Mahlon G. Alderfer, who died in 1946. Seven stepchildren and a number of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren survive. Funeral services (the text, Phil. 3: 9, had been chosen by her) were held on July 3 at the Eastern Mennonite Home, in charge of Marvin Anders, and on July 4 at the Hereford Mennonite Church, Bally, Pa., in charge of Jacob M. Moyer; interment in Bally Cemetery.

Bare, Susan, daughter of the late George and Annie Kreider, was born Sept. 3, 1884, at Soudersburg, Pa.; died after a lingering illness Aug. 3, 1959; at the Tel Hai Rest Home, Honey Brook, Pa.; aged 74 y. 11 m. She was married Nov. 12, 1903, to John R. Bare, Bird in Hand, Pa., who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Edwin K., Bareville, Pa.; Elvin K. and George K., both of Bird in Hand), one sister (Mrs. Margie Book), and one brother (Jacob), both of Paradise, Pa., 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. One daughter, one son, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Stumptown Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 6, in charge of Elmer Martin, Lloyd Eby, and John Oberholtzer.

Byers, William Homer, son of Homer and Catharine Byers, was born Aug. 31, 1881, at Johnstown, Pa.; died of complications at the Windber (Pa.) Hospital; aged 77y. 10 m. 14 d. He was married to Lydia Blough, who died March 10, 1936. Surviving are 5 sons and daughters (Harry, Davidsville, Pa.; Mrs. Vera Moore, San Jose, Calif.; Mrs. Irene Lybarger, and William Harold, both of Hollsopple, Pa.; and Mrs. March Yourich, Windber, Pa.), 21 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Kaufman Mennonite Church. Funeral services at the Blough Church were in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Harry C. Blough; interment in Blough Cemetery.

Bomberger, Elam M., son of Phares K. and Fannie (Musser) Bomberger, was born Feb. 7, 1899, in Penn Twp., Pa.; died after a 9-month illness in the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, July 23, 1959; aged 60 y. 5 m. 16 d. He was married to Violet Rohrer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Luke R., New Holland, Pa.; Elton R., E. M . C., Harrisonburg, Va.; James R., Mt. Joy; and David R., at home), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Cyrus M., Lititz; John M., and Mrs. Katie M. Landis, both of Elm; and Lizzie M., Cornwall). Occupation: cashier in bank. He was a member of the Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities and of the Mt. Joy (Pa.) Church, where funeral services were held on July 25, with Henry Lutz, Henry Garber, Henry Frank, Amos Hess, and George Leaman officiating; interment in Eberle Cemetery.

Strouse, Hannah, daughter of Pearson and Anna Strouse, was born Aug. 8, 1900, in Bucks Co., Pa.; died of a heart attack oat the Eastern Mennonite Home, April 15, 1959; aged 58 y. 8 m. 7 d. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Mary Sames). Funeral services on April 18 at the Deep Run Church were in charge of Erwin Nace and Wilson Overholt.

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Bute, Charles M., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bute, was born at Cullom, Ill., in 1874; died June 5, 1959, at the Halloran Hospital, Alpha, Minn., after suffering a number of strokes; aged 84 y. 9m. 5 d. He was married to Valeria Leatherman, who died June 2, 1955. They were the parents of 9 children (James, La Junta, Colo.; Iva-Mrs. Edd Garber, Jackson; Elmer, Spokane, Wash.; Grace-Mrs. Geo. Miller and Julia-Mrs. Forrest Lou Fran, both of Goshen, Ind.; Gertrude-Mrs. Martin Miller, Lake Crystal, Minn; Bertha-Mrs. Archie Hartzler, Lakefield, Minn; Ed, Anderson, Ind.; and Warren, Jackson, Minn.), He also leaves 4 sisters and brothers (Drew, Sherburn; Tom, Jackson; Belle-Mrs. Dick Rintoul, Hollywood, Calif.; and Ruth-Mrs. Geo. B. Peterson, Jackson), 19 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. He was ordained as deacon at the Alpha Church, where he served faithfully for a number of years until his death. Services at the church were in charge of C. J. Garber, and Noah Landis; burial in Jackson Cemetery.

Eby, Helen Virginia, daughter of Edgar and Mary (Martin) Strite, was born Oct. 30, 1912, near Hagerstown, Md.; died July 9, 1959, of cancer, at her home near Hagerstown; aged 46 y. 8m. 11 d. She was married in June, 1936, to Ira E. Eby, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Eleanor, Phyllis, and Robert), her parents and a brother (Lewis E. Strite, Harrisonburg, Va.). She was a member of Reiff's Church, where funeral services were held on July 12. Wilmer Hunsecker conducted a short service at the home and Moses K. Horst, Stanley Martin, and Irvin Shank were in charge of services at the church.

Eldridge, Benny, son of Conn and Gustolvia Eldridge, Isonville, Ky., was born Aug. 7, 1959; lived with his parents, 5 sisters, and one brother for only a week when he became ill with tetanus and peritonitis and died on Aug. 14. Benny's mother accepted Christ nearly a year ago. Graveside services were conducted by Direl Fyffe at the family cemetery near the Eldridge home.

Geib, John Edgar, son of Edgar N. and Anna G. (Leaman) Geib, Conestoga, Pa., was born at Lancaster, Pa., March 22, 1949; died at the Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., May 3, 1959, after surgery on April 28 to correct a congenital heart defect; aged 10 y. 1m 11 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters, and one brother (Mary Ann, James Melvin, and Ruth Elaine), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Sanford D. Leaman, Conestoga; and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Geib, Mt. Joy, Pa.), and maternal great-grandmothers (Mrs. Esther R. Groff and Mrs. Lizzie D. Leaman). One sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the New Danville Church on May 6, in charge of Frank Enck, David N. Thomas, and Luke Shank.

Good, David N., son of Jacob and Hettie (Newswenger) Good, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., March 22, 1878; died July 5, 1959, at his home near Goodville, Pa.; aged 81 y. 5 m. 13 d. He was married to Alice Hollinger, who died in 1957. He is survived by one son (Lester) and a foster daughter (Mrs. Lillie Horst) both of Goodville, 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of Lichtys Church. Funeral services were held at the Goodville Church on July 8, in charge of Walter H. Martin and David Weaver.

Graber, Ellis LeRoy, son of Ira B. and Florence (Stutzman) Graber, was born at Stryker, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1925; died at the Flower Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1959, as the result of a truck-auto accident near Bryan, Ohio, on Aug. 11; aged 33 y. 7 m. 24 d. In 1954 he was married to Berneda Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Wendy, Lynn, and Trudy Ann), his parents, one brother (Mike, Stryker), and 2 sisters (Joan-Mrs. Melvin Stuckey, Fayette; and Shirley-Mrs. Ivan King, Ridgeville Corners, Ohio). One sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pine Grove congregation. Services were held at the Lockport Church on Aug. 15, in charge of Walter Stuckey; burial in Lockport Cemetery.

Groff, Elmer K., son of the late David B. and Fannie (Kauffman) Groff, was born Sept. 14, 1887; died suddenly on June 10, 1959, at his home near Lancaster, Pa.; aged 71 y. 8 m. 17 d. He was married on Oct. 19, 1910, to Edna R. Meck, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (J. Elvin, Strasburg, Pa.; Rohrer M., Bird in Hand; Mary E.-Mrs. Martin Kunkel, New Providence, Pa.; and Ruth E., at home), one brother (Willis, Willow Street Pa.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Emma Good, Spring City, Pa.; Lizzie and Naomi Groff, Lancaster), and 13 grandchildren. One brother and 2 infant grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mellinger Church, where funeral services were held on June 13, in charge of David Landis and Elmer Martin.

Hess, William C., son of William J. and Mary Etta (Hattinger), was born July 1, 1889, in Genoa, Va.; died July 3, 1959, at Fulks Run, Va.; aged 70 y. 2 d. He was married to Rebecca Dove, who survives. Occupation: lumberman. Surviving are 4 children (Vada Isaacs, Velma Gorden, Garland Hess, and Shirley Hess). Other survivors of the family are Wade, John, and Loy Hess, Annie Shoemaker, Emma Stayner, and Sallie Miller. He was a member of the Hebron Church. Funeral services were held in the Mountain Grove Brethren Church on July 7, in charge of Lewis Showalter and Golden Gaither; interment in Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Horst, Marcia Jean, daughter of Cleason and Erma (Snyder) Horst, was born July 6, 1959, Kitchener, Ont.; died in the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Aug. 7, 1959; aged 1 m. 1 d. Surviving are her parents and 3 brothers (Roger, Richard, and Darrell). Funeral services in Aug. 9 at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church were in charge of Raymond L. Kramer.

Hjorth, Christian Jensen, son of Jens and Anna Hjorth, was born in Denmark on Sept. 24, 1900; died at the Norfolk, Nebr., Catholic Hospital of sclerosis of the liver on Aug. 11, 1959; aged 58 y. 10 m. 18 d. He was married on Nov. 13, 1932, at Beemer, Nebr., to Esther Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and a daughter (Ebbert, Rolland, and Darlene), his father, 4 brothers and 4 sisters, in Denmark, one brother (Harold, Stanton, Nebr.), and a sister (Helga-Mrs. Chris Christensen, Troy, N. Y.) He was a member of the Beemer Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 14, in charge of Sam Oswald, Earnest Kauffman, and P. O. Oswald.

Immel, William, son of the late John and Anna (Hochstetler) Immel, was born Nov. 2, 1979, in Holmes Co., Ohio; died after a long illness at his home in Walnut Creek, Ohio, July 26, 1959; aged 79 y. 8 m. 24 d. On Oct. 31, 1908, he was married to Mary Jane Weaver, who preceded him in death. One infant daughter also preceded him in death. On Aug. 29, 1914, he was married to Elva Stutzman, who survives him. To this union were born 4 sons and one daughter. One son preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, one daughter and 3 sons (Clara Mae-Mrs. Earl Schlegel and Harlan, Shanesville, Ohio; Robert, Sugarcreek; and Glenn, Walnut Creek), one brother and one sister (Alvin and Mrs. Melvin Hecker, both of Sugarcreek), 4 half brothers (Elmer, and homer, Canton; Walter, Dundee; and Garrison, Sugarcreek), 5 half sisters (Mrs. Noah Keim, Sugarcreek; Mrs. Gene Wright; Mrs. Cloyse Snyder, Baltic; and Mrs. Russel Hershberger, Shanesville), and 22 grandchildren. Five sisters and 3 grandchildren preceded him in death. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held on July 29, in charge of Paul B. Miller.

Kauffman, Leah S., daughter of Daniel S. and Lydia (Smoker) Lapp, was born Sept. 13, 1938, in Leacock Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.; died June 5, 1959, in a two-car collision near Bird in Hand, Pa., approximately one mile from her home, when on her way to Intercourse Community Bible School; aged 20 y. 8 m. 23 d. On Aug. 30, 1958, she was married to Titus F. Kauffman. Surviving are her husband, parents, and 5 brothers and sisters (Elmer, Gap, Pa.; Alvin, Mary, Rachel, and Daniel Ray, at home). Her husband, who was also injured was discharged from the hospital the day before the funeral. She was a member of the Weavertown A. M. Church, where funeral services were held on June 10 with messages by Aaron Glick, Ben Lapp, and Elam Kauffman.

Kulp, Francis L., son of the late Francis and Annie (Landis) Kulp, was born March 14, 1890, near Graterford, Pa.; died July 12, 1959, in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Norristown, Pa., following a heart attack; aged 69 y. 3 m. 28 d. He was married on Sept. 23, 1912, to Sallie Blank, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Mrs. Katie Landis, Lansdale, Pa.; Francis B., Jr., Harleysville; Sallie-Mrs. Linford Landis, Telford; and Clarence B., Lansdale), 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 3 sisters (Susie Kulp, Maggie Kulp, and Annie-Mrs. Harrison Renner, all of Souderton). Occupation: farmer. He was a member of the Upper Skippack Church, there funeral services were held on July 15, with Jesse Mack and Daniel Reinford officiating; burial in adjoining cemetery.

Lee, Joseph R., son of T. B. and Kate (Neuhauser) Lee, was born Sept. 6, 1895, at Concord, Tenn.; died of a heart attack Aug. 7, 1958, at Slidell, La.; aged 62 y. 11 m. 1 d. He was married March 14, 1918, to Ella Scoggin, who survives, as do a daughter (Rebecca) and a son (Riley) of Slidell, 3 grandchildren, a sister (Ruth, Slidell), and a brother (John W., Whiteriver, Ariz.). He was preceded in death by a daughter, his parents, and a sister. In earl youth he was received into church fellowship by baptism at the Concord Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church of Slidell.

Martin, Clayton H., son of the late Andrew and Amanda (Huber) Martin, was born March 4, 1896, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; was killed in a car accident Jan. 12, 1959; aged 62 y. 10 m. 8 d. He was married on April 16, 1938, to Clara Hess, who survives. Occupation: carpenter. Also surviving are one son (David, at home), 4 brothers and one sister (John H., Mrs. Howard Eshleman, Frank H., Benjamin H., and Norman H., all of Lancaster Co.). He was a member of the Byerland Church and attended the Millersville Church. Funeral services on Jan. 15 at the New Danville Church were in charge of David Thomas and James Hess.

Martin, Edwin C., son of the late Jacob and Rachel Martin, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., March 1, 1897; died at his home in Waterloo, Ont., July11, 1959; aged 62 y. 4 m. 10 d. He was married to Judith Bauman, who died in 1934. Surviving are his second wife, Mrs. Matilda Martin, 3 children (Zienas, Waterloo; Ellen, Hamilton; and Luanna-Mrs. George Maurer, Petersburg), 5 grandchildren, a brother (Alfred, Waterloo), and a sister (Almeda-Mrs. Clarence Bauman, Elmira). A brother also predeceased him. He was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were held on July 14, in charge of E. Clare Shantz and Ross Bender; interment in Martin Cemetery.

Mathias, Ressie Jane, daughter of Frank and Sarah (Leacy) Mathias, was born Nov. 4, 1897, in Rockingham Co., Va.; died May 26, 1958, after a ten-week illness; aged 61 y. 6m. 22 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Spencer, Tampa, Fla.; and William, New Market, Va.), and one sister (Mrs. Rebecca Golladay, Timberville, Va.). When a child she lived with Sallie Trissel, after whose death she made her home with the John Trissel family of near Harrisonburg, Va. She was a member of Weavers Church. Services were held on May 29 at the Trissel home by James Shank and at Weavers Church by Oliver Keener.

Miller, Albert S., son of Samuel C. and Sarah (Raber) Miller, was born Sept. 7, 1890, at Farmerstown, Ohio; died instantly Aug. 7, 1959, as the result of a car-truck accident near the farm home (Kalona, Iowa), where he had lived for 35 years; aged 68 y. 11 m. He was married on Dec. 9, 1913, to Maggie Miller. Surviving are his wife, 6 sons and one daughter (Joe A., Corralville, Iowa; Roy, Katie-Mrs. Irvin Gingerich, Willis, Vernon, and Chester, all of Kalona, and Albert, Goshen, Ind.), 19 grandchildren, 3 brothers and one sister (John, Chris, and Katie-Mrs. Eli Kurtz, of Ohio; and Eli S., of Kalona). Two brothers preceded him in death. On May 29, 1932, he was ordained to the ministry in the Conservative Mennonite Church, Upper Deere Creek, Wellman, Iowa, where he served faithfully for over 27 years. Funeral services at the Sunnyside Church on Aug. 9 were in charge of David Yoder, John L. Ropp, and Morris Swartzendruber.

Transcriber's note: Corralville is spelled incorrectly. It should be Coralville.

Miller, David D., son of David and Susan (Yoder) Miller, was born at Nappanee, Ind., Oct. 10, 1874; died at his home in Mount Ayr, Ind., Aug. 17, 1959; aged 84 y. 10 m. 7 d. He was married Dec. 25, 1895, to Magdalena Chupp, who survives. They enjoyed their happy companionship for nearly 64 years. To this union were born 5 children (Essie-Mrs. Dan Leichty, Goodland, Ind.; Malinda-Mrs. Eli Chupp, Mount Ayr, Ind.; Goldie-Mrs. Henry Stoll, Rensselaer, Ind.; William, North Liberty, Ind.; and Salome, who preceded him in death at the age of 5). Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother (Noah, Morocco, Ind.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Betty Frey, Kokomo; and Mrs. Dena Yoder, Millersburg, Ind.). He was a member of the Burr Oak Mennonite Church.

Peachey, Roland Emmanuel, son of John T. and Lydia (Hartzler) Peachery, was born March 6, 1890, at Belleville, Pa.; died Aug. 20, 1959, in the hospital at Lewistown, Pa.; aged 69 y. 5 m. 14 d. Death was due to a stroke. He was married on March 9, 1911, at Belleville, to Blanche Carson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Bessie-Mrs. T. R. Kauffman, Belleville; and Nellie, at home), and 2 brothers (Frank, Bareville, Pa.; and Jacob, Strodes Mills, Pa.). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, where funeral services on Aug. 23 were in charge of Waldo E. Miller and John Stambaugh; interment in Maple Grove (Lutheran) Cemetery.

Schertz, Edwin R., son of Ferdinand and Mary (Garber) Schertz, was born Feb. 4, 1881, near Roanoke, Ill.; died Aug. 11, 1959, in Peoria, Ill; aged 78 y.6 m. 7 d. He was married on Feb. 2, 1905, in Metamora, Ill., to Emma Schertz, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters and one son (Erma-Mrs. Clifford P. Martin, Elkhart, Ind.; Louella-Mrs. Tilman Smith, Hesston, Kans.; Alverda-Mrs. A. W. Garber, Metamora, Ill.; Gladys-Mrs. Harold Burkholder, E. Peoria, Ill.; Marilyn-Mrs. Dennis Sutter and Eugene, Metamora), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Sommer, Ashley, Mich.; Mrs. Peter Ulrich, Eureka, Ill.; and Mrs. William Schrock, Metamora), and one brother (Rudolph, Metamora). One infant son, 3 brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Metamora Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 14, in charge of Roy Bucher, assisted by Harold Zehr; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.

Schrock, Grover C., son of Henry and Elizabeth (Zaugg) Schrock, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 6, 1892; died July 19, 1959, at Shanesville, Ohio; aged 66 y. 7 m. 13 d. On Jan. 13, 1917, he was married to Orpha Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clay, Sugarcreek; and Donald, Dover, Ohio), one daughter (Helen-Mrs. Joseph Douglas, Lakewood, Ohio), 5 granddaughters, 4 brothers (Lister, Walnut Creek; Van, Winesburg; Walter, Strongsville; and John, Millersburg, Ohio), and 2 sisters (Mae, Walnut Creek; and Clara Mast, Strongsville.). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services on July 22 were in charge of Alvin Miller, Venus Hershberger, and Paul R. Miller.

Sensenig, Lydia Ann, daughter of the late Martin and Barbara (Nolt) Sauder, was born Sept. 27, 1881; died June 10, 1959, in the General Hospital, ---, Pa., after an illness of several weeks; aged 77 y. 8 m. 14 d. She was married to Daniel W. Sensenig, who died in 1918. To this union were born 8 children, one son preceded her in death. Surviving are 7 children (Bertha-Mrs. Joseph M. Horst, Terre Hill, Pa.; Lydia Ann-Mrs. Jacob M. Hurst and John S., both of Ephrata; Edwin, Daniel S., and Martin S., of New Holland; and Jacob S., Gettysburg, Pa.), 41 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Noah N., Martin G., and John N., all of New Holland), and one sister (Barbara-Mrs. Martin U. Martin, Blue Ball, Pa.). One brother also preceded her in death. She was a member of the New Holland Church, where funeral services were held June 13 in charge of Mahlon Witmer and James Martin; burial in Weaverland Cemetery.

Short, Amandus, son of Joseph P. and Catherine (Schmucker) Short, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Jan. 27, 1876; died at the Detweiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio, July 17, 1959, after a short illness; aged 83 y. 5 m. 21 d. On Dec. 18, 1902, he was married to Malinda Aeschliman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons and 2 daughters (Nathaniel and Willis, Stryker, Ohio; Jesse, Cornelius, Paul, and Lawrence, Archbold; Kathryn-Mrs. Jesse Nofziger, Goshen, Ind.; and Fannie-Mrs. Vern Gisel, Archbold), 28 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Simon, Toledo, Ohio), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Enos Short, Stryker; Mrs. Malinda Saunders, Wauseon; and Mrs. Anton Grueneis, Archbold). One daughter, one grandson, 6 sisters, and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Lockport Church. Funeral services at the Zion Church, July 20, were conducted by the local ministry; burial in Pettisville Cemetery.

Sleider, Harriet, daughter of Harriet (Rhoads) Sleider, was born Jan. 31, 1876, at Birdsboro, Pa.; died Aug. 8, 1959, at Reading, Pa.; aged 83 y. 6 m. 8 d. Surviving are 3 daughters, 3 sons, 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Fairview Church. Funeral services were held from the Lutz Funeral Home with Luke L . Horst officiating; interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Birdsboro.

Snider, Leah, daughter of the late Israel and Lovina (Snyder) Gingrich, was born June 1, 1894; died Aug. 16, 1959, at the K-W Hospital (Ont.), after a short illness; aged 65 y. 1 m. 15 d. In April, 1939, she was married to Addison M. Snider, who died Oct. 30, 1950. Surviving are 2 sisters (Susanna-Mrs. Amos Gingrich, Waterloo and Mrs. Barbara Gingrich, Wallenstein), and one stepdaughter (Margaret-Mrs. John Hurst, Kitchener). One sister and 4 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services at the Elmira Church on Aug. 20 were in charge of Howard S. Bauman.

Souder, Katie, daughter of Daniel and Annie (Tyson) Landes, was born Jan. 16, 1893, at Graterford, Pa.; died of a heart attack May 17, 1959, at Telford, Pa.; aged 66 y. 4 m.1 d. She was married on March 28, 1914, to Russell B. Souder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Miriam-Mrs. Erwin Clemmer, Anna-mares. Harvey Hershberger, and Russell I.), 10 grandchildren, and a brother (Daniel, Creamery, Pa.). Three children preceded her in death. She was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services on May 21 were in charge of Jacob M. Moyer and Russell B. Musselman.

Souder, Sallie, daughter of Henry and Hannah (Geisinger) Gehman, was born Nov. 29, 1876, in Hatfield Twp. Pa.; died of cancer July 16, 1959, at the Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa.; aged 82 y. 7 m. 17 d. She was married Dec. 14, 1901, to Elmer Landis Souder, who died Jan. 11, 1946. Surviving are 3 children (Ella Mae-Mrs. Aaron Bower, Walter, and Garwood, all of Harfield), and one sister (Mrs. Lizzie High). She was a member of the Plains Church, Lansdale, Pa., where funeral services on July 20 were in charge of John E. Lapp and J. C. Clemens.

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Benner, W. Henry, son of the late Testen and Sara (Ramer) Benner, was born Sept. 8, 1868, in Juniata Co., Pa.; died unexpectedly shortly after eating his breakfast on July 29, 1959, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Noah Boll, Lititz, Pa.; aged 90 y. 10m. 21 d. He was second youngest in a family of eleven, all of whom preceded him in death. Occupation: farmer. He was married to Anna Mary Stauffer, on Dec. 15, 1891. She died Feb. 23, 1950. Surviving are his daughter (Viola-Mrs. Noah Boll), a foster son (Russell Beyer, Lititz), 20 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Groffdale Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 1, in charge of Eli Sauder, Mahlon Witmer, and John Martin.

Brundage, Harvey Grant, son of George and Julia Brundage, was born April 21, 1879, at Calamus, Iowa; died June 19, 1959, at the Sunny Side Rest Home in Grand Island, Nebr.; after an illness of several weeks; aged 80 y. 1 m. 28 d. On Feb. 26, 1908, he was married to Mabel Veeder. They were the parents of four children. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Beulah Post), one son (Cecil), and one sister (Mrs. Frank Burry), all of Cairo, Nebr., also 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, 2 sons, 2 brothers, and one great-grandson. He was received as a member of the Wood River Church on Feb. 1, 1959. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Cairo in charge of Alvin Gascho, assisted by James H. Hubbard; interment in Cairo Cemetery.

Burkey, Harold Jay, son of Harry and Clarice Burkey, was born Sept. 19, 1955, at Elkhart, Ind.; died by drowning on Aug. 23, 1959, at Garver Lake, near Edwardsburg, Mich.; aged 3 y. 11 m. 4 d. Surviving are his parents, 5 sisters (Lucille, Retha, Irene, Wilma, and Karen Sue), 5 brothers (Ralph, Lester, Earl, Dale, and Philip), and his grandparents. Funeral services at the Prairie Street Church, Elkhart, on Aug. 26, were in charge of Howard J. Zehr.

Bute, Sylvia Lorrie, Jackson Minn.; daughter of Walter and Etta Florence Turner, was born in Weldon, Ill., July 3, 1885; died after a lingering illness, Aug. 9, 1959, at the Halloran Hospital; aged 74 y. 1 m. 6 d. She was married on Sept. 9, 1903, at Jackson, Minn., to Frank J. Bute, who died in 1941. Surviving are 2 sons (Herbert, Alma, Kans.; and Roy, Jackson), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Orlando, Hampton, Iowa; Essel, Minn.; Vernon, Milwaukee, Wis.; and James, Waverly, Iowa), and 3 sisters (Clara-Mrs. Earl Tenny, Sr., James, Minn.; Mrs. Phyllis Schwab, Laurel, Mont.; Mrs. Elven Patton, Hampton, Iowa). She was a member of the Alpha Church, where services were held in charge of C. J. Garber and Noah Landis; interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Collins, John Hoffman, son of John Henry and Margaret (Llewellyn) Collins, was born Oct. 18, 1904, at Pinto, Md.; died Aug. 1, 1959, at Pinto; aged 54 y. 9 m. 14 d. He was married on Oct. 10, 1931, to Edna Collins, who survives. Occupation: plumber. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Kathryn Moreland and Jeanne Beck), a sister (Edna Beery), and 3 brothers (Wesley, Willard, and George). He was a member of the Pinto Church, where funeral services on Aug. 4 were in charge of Lehman Longenecker.

Fahlberg, Erick, son of John and Mary Fahlberg, was born in Nora, Sweden, Jan. 14, 1872; died at the Sunset Home, Geneva, Nebr., July 23, 1959; aged 87 y. 6 m. 9 d. He was a resident of the Sunset Home since 1952. Surviving are one sister (Matilda Fahlberg, Beresford, S. Dak. and one brother (Frank, Shickley, Nebr.). He was a member of the Salem Church, Shickley, where funeral services were held, in charge of the local ministers.

Hardsock, Ruth M., daughter of William and Rose (Rife) Johns, was born Nov. 30, 1907, at Ringgold, Md.; died of cancer July 11, 1959, in the Chambersburg (Pa.) hospital; aged 51 y. 7 m. 11 d. She was married to Samuel Edward Hardsock, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Chester W., Stevens), 5 grandchildren, 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services at the Grace Brethren Church on July 14 were in charge of Harvey E. Shank and John W. Ritchey; interment in Lincoln Cemetery, Chambersburg, Pa.

Hershey, Lydia, daughter of the late Moses and Margaret (Wanner) Hershey, was born Aug. 8, 1874, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died after a long illness July 12, 1959; aged 84 y. 11 m. 4 d. She was a member of the Hershey Church, where funeral services were conducted by Sanford Hershey, Clair B. Eby, and Martin Hershey; interment in Hershey's Cemetery.

Hess, Sadie S., daughter of George M. and Maria (Shreiner) Delp, was born Oct. 30, 1879, in Manheim Twp., Pa.; died after a prolonged illness on June 18, 1959, in Lancaster, Pa.; aged 79 y.7 m. 19 d. She was married to Menno B. Hess, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Anna-Mrs. C. Earl Charles, Lancaster, Pa.; and Irene-Mrs. Junius T. S. Bard, Thornwood, N. Y.), a brother (Mahlon S. Delp, Lancaster, Pa.), and 3 grandchildren. She was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held on June 22, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Levi M. Weaver.

Howitt, Mattie, daughter of Joseph and Barbara Stutzman, was born Feb. 29, 1880, at Lincoln, Nebr.; died of cancer Aug. 25, 1959, in Union City, Pa.; aged 79 y. 5 m. 27 d. She was married on Dec. 17, 1899, at Julesburg, Colo., to William A. Howitt, who survives. One child preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 children (Mary-Mrs. Lawrence Page, Kent, Ohio; Blanche-Mrs. Dean Klopfenstein, Union City; and William, Kent, Ohio), one sister (Mrs. Eldon Miller, Aurora, Ohio), 2 brothers (Lloyd, Mantua, Ohio; and James, Schwenkville, Pa.), 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Beaverdam Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 28 in charge of Richard Hostetler and Alfred Brenner.

Miller, Sara, daughter of John and Fanny (Troyer) Stutesman, was born Oct. 3, 1869, in Walnut Creek, Ohio; died of a heart attack on Aug. 21, 1959, at Westover, Md.; aged 89 y. 10 m. 18 d. She was married on Aug. 30, 1889, in Miami Co., Ind., to Wesley Miller, who died in 1941 at Fairview, Mich. Surviving are 11 children (Clarence, Westover, Md.; Lester, Monie, Md.; Otis and Rollie, Milford, Del.; Frank, Freeport, Mich.; Ernest, Riverdale, Mich.; Willis, Sarasota, Fla.; Ada-Mrs. Clyde Zook and Della-Mrs. James Smith, both of Milford, Del.; Lulu-Mrs. Maurice Kauffman, Ravenna, Ohio; and Beulah-Mrs. Leo Richards, Lewistown, Pa.), 40 grandchildren and over 40 great-grandchildren. She was the last one of a family of 9 children. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Holly Grove Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 24, in charge of Abram D. Minnich and Amos King.

Roberts, Peter M., son of Tilford and Theresa (Tartar) Roberts, was born April 23, 1876, near Russell Springs, Ky.; died at Paxton, Ill., July 8, 1959; aged 82 y. 2 m. 15 d. He was married to Docia Withers on May 21, 1908. He was a member of the Dewey Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Raymond, Gibson City, Ill.; and Bill, Seymour), a daughter (Mrs. Alice Sommers, Gibson City), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one brother and 6 sisters (Herbert, Sano, Ky.; Mrs. Sally Foley and Mrs. Eva Ray, Russell Springs, Ky. ; Mrs. Lady Henson, Garland, Ky.; Mrs. Bessie Bryant, Albuquerque, N. Mex.; Mrs. Susie Flatt and Mrs. Mattie Pennell, South San Gabriel, Calif.). Two daughters, one brother, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter, preceded him in death.

Saltzman, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Adam and Anna (Zoss) Reeb, was born near Metamora, Ill., June 18, 1889; died after a lingering illness on July 27, 1959, at the York (Nebr.) Hospital; aged 70 y. 1 m. 9 d. On Dec. 23, 1909, he was married to Peter Saltzman of Shickley, Nebr. Surviving are her husband, 6 children (Esther-Mrs. Ralph Yoder, Shickley; Albert, Beulah-Mrs. Stanley Roth, and Orville, all of Milford, Nebr.; Verna, at home, and LeVoly, Shickley), 17 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Henry, Roanoke, Ill.; and Fred, Geneva, Nebr.), and a sister (Anna-Mrs. Peter Kennel, Shickley). Four grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of the home ministers.

Stickel, Carl V., son of Vernon B. Stickel, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 4, 1916; died of a blood clot July 20, 1959, at the Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind.; aged 43 y. 6 m. 16 d. On Oct. 17, 1936, he was married to Bessie Blosser, who survives. Other survivors are one son and 3 daughters (Dana L., at home; Janice-Mrs. Maurice Mullet, Elkhart; Charlotte-Mrs. John M. Graber, Indianapolis; and Nelda Jean, at home), his father and stepmother, and 3 brothers (Harold I., and Devon, of Wakarusa; and Glenn, Goshen). Occupation: auto Sales employee. He was a member of the North Main Street Church, Nappanee, Ind., where funeral services were held July 23, in charge of Homer North and Richard Yoder; burial in Olive Cemetery.

Stutzman, Menno, son of William and Elizabeth (Troyer) Stutzman, was born April 20, 1881, at Milford, Nebr.; died July 21, 1959, of a heart condition at the home of his son, Roy, Milford, Nebr.; aged 78 y. 3 m. 1 d. On Jan. 8, 1903, he was married to Lydia Hauder, who died April, 1921. To this union were born 5 sons and one daughter (Clarence, Milford; Walter and Clayton, both deceased; Roy, Milford; Art, Cairo; and Mabel-Mrs. Lyle Beckler, Seward, Nebr.). On Dec. 12, 1926, he married Maggie Erb, who died Nov. 2, 1940. To this union were born 2 sons and 2 daughters (Percy, Beaver Crossing; Rose, Elda, and Morris, Milford). Also surviving him besides the above-named children are 33 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Perry, Milford), 2 half sisters (Alma-Mrs. Lee Schweitzer, Dorchester; and Ada-Mrs. Emory Schweitzer), and 2 stepsisters (Mrs. Amos Jantzi and Mrs. L. O. Schlegel), all of Milford. Two sons, 3 brothers, 2 half brothers, one half sister, and one grandson preceded him in death.

Sundheimer, Elva, daughter of the late John and Sarah (Gerber) Sundheimer, was born Jan. 9, 1896, near Sugarcreek, Ohio; died after surgery on July 13, 1959, at the Union Hospital, Dover, Ohio; aged 63 y. 6 m. 4 d. Surviving are 6 brothers (William, Dover; Fred, Fresno, Ohio; Earl, Shanesville; Chester, Sugarcreek, Lester, Strasburg; and Ray, Canton). She was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held on July 16, in charge of Venus Hershberger and Paul R. Miller.

Smucker, Amos L., son of Gideon and Magdalena (Zook) Smucker, was born March 19, 1868, in Wayne Co., Ohio; died of infirmities of old age on July 28, 1959, at the Mt. Vernon (Ohio) Rest Home; aged 91 y. 4 m. 9 d. He was married to Lydia Kurtz on Feb. 21, 1907, at Orrville, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, one son (Clayton, Newark, Ohio), 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church Smithville, Ohio, where funeral services were held on Aug. 1, in charge of V. M. Gerig.

Troyer, Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe J. Schlabaugh, was born Sept. 12, 1908; died at the White Cross Hospital, --- Ohio, Aug. 11, 1959; aged 50 y. 10 m. 30 d. In December, 1928, she was married to the late Dan. D. Troyer. To this union were born 12 children; one daughter died in infancy. Surviving are 4 sons and 7 daughters (Susie-Mrs. Raymond Schlabach, Grand Ford, N. Dak.; Adin, Plain City, Ohio; Dorothy-Mrs. William Schlabach, Hartvile; Verna-Mrs. Merle Headings, Blountstown, Fla.; Marvin, Orrville, Ohio; Ralph, Berlin, Ohio; Esther-Mrs. Marvin J. Beachy, Plain City; Emma, Alvin, Martha, and Miriam, at home), her parents, 2 brothers (Monroe, Plain City; and Abe, Phoenix, Ariz.), and 5 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Eli Kauffman, Phoenix, Ariz.; Amanda-Mrs. Ben Yoder, Plain City; Sarah, at home; Jemima-Mrs. Noah Frey, Woodstock, Ohio; and Elizabeth-Mrs. Christ Raber, Millersburg, Ohio). One brother also preceded her in death. She was a member of the United Bethel C. M. Congregation near Plain City, Ohio. Funeral services on Aug. 14 were in charge of Mark Peachey, Enos Yoder, and Eli Nissley; interment in United Bethel Cemetery.

Troyer, Jonathan D., son of David and Katie (Summers) Troyer, was born Dec. 23, 1875, at Walnut Creek, Ohio; died of complications July 15, 1959, at Walnut Creek; aged 83 y. 6 m. 22 d. He was married in February, 1902, to Nora Troyer, who died June 29, 1953. Occupation: retried mail carrier. Surviving are 3 daughters (Orpha, at home; Mildred-Mrs. Elmer Lehman, Kidron, Ohio; and Edith-Mrs. Lee Troyer, Walnut Creek), one son (Henry, Millersburg), 3 grandsons, 3 brothers (Levi, Orville; Clarence, Baltic; and Earl, Walnut Creek), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Harvey Mullet, Sugarcreek; and Carrie, Wooster). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services on July 18 were in charge of Paul R. Miller and Venus Hershberger.

Unzicker, Chris, son of Henry and Anna Unzicker, was born in Germany on Nov. 20, 1880; died of cancer at the Proctor Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Aug. 6, 1959; aged 78 y. 8 m. 17 d. On May 28, 1913, he was married to Nellie Foley in Russell Co., Ky. Surviving are his wife, 2 sons (Carl E. and Richard E., both of Peoria), one brother (Henry, Gibson City, Ill.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Christina Kuppersmith, Latty, Ohio; and Lizzie Unzicker, Peoria), and 6 grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He was a charter member of the Ann Street Church, where he served in various capacities during the years. Funeral services at the Davison Funeral Home on Aug. 8, were in charge of J. J. Hostetler assisted by C. Warren Long; interment in Hickory Point Cemetery, near Metamora.

Weber, Adah, daughter of the late Abram and Elizabeth (Reesor) Burkholder, was born June 8, 1880; died at her home in Waterloo, Ont., July 10, 1959; aged 79 y. 1m. 2 d. She was married to Noah S. Weber, who survives. She served the church as a worker at the orphans' home in West Liberty, Ohio, and at the Danforth Mennonite Mission in Toronto. Besides her husband she is survived by 3 stepsons and 3 stepdaughters (Orval Clemmer, Royal Oak, Mich.; Gordon Clemmer, Ottawa; Nora-Mrs. Iva Groh, St. Catharines; Lorne Weber, Waterloo; Mary-Mrs. Gordon Snyder, Oakville; and Eva-Mrs. Angus Snider, Waterloo), and 17 grandchildren. She was a member of the Waterloo Church. Services were in charge of C. F. Derstine and Ross Bender.

Winder, Emmaline, adopted daughter of Benjamin and Nancy Sherk, was born Aug. 14, 1876, at Drumbo, Ont.; died after a brief illness, Aug. 22, 1959, at Kitchener, Ont.; aged 83 y. 8 d. She was married to Charles Winder, who died April 22, 1954. Surviving are a son (Harvey, Aurora, Ont.), 2 daughters (Bertha, Orilla, Ont.; and Ida-Mrs. Colin A. Saunders, Toronto), one grandson, and one great-grandson. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener. Funeral services were conducted at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Aug. 25, in charge of Merle Shantz; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Alta A., daughter of Albert and Mary Wengerd, was born March 31, 1911; died unexpectedly at her home July 26, 1959; aged 48 y. 3 m. 25 d. On Oct. 13, 1932, she was married to Dan J. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Mary, Albert, and Atlee, at home; Mrs. Paul Miller, Apple Creek, Ohio; Mrs. Andy D. Yoder, Fredericksburg, Ohio; and Nelson, Mt. Eaton, Ohio). She was a member of the Maysville Conservative Church, Apple Creek, Ohio, where funeral services were held July 29, in charge of Wilfred Neuenschwander and Tobias Byler.

Yoder, Clara, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Hostetler) Kropf, was born in Cass Co., Mo.; died Aug. 12, 1959, of paralysis and diabetes at the Mennonite Home, Albany, Oreg., her home for more than 3 years; aged 71 y. 8 m. 30 d. She was married to John P. Yoder on Dec. 4, 1921, at Harrisburg, Oreg. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (Leslie and Glen, Harrisburg), one stepdaughter (Edna-Mrs. Homer Gingerich, Halsey, Oreg.), 8 step-grandchildren, 6 brothers (Frank and John, Harrisburg; Levi and Orie, Halsey; Joe, Sheridan; and Alvin, Faifax, S. C.), and 2 sisters (Lena-Mrs. Orval Smucker and Mae-Mrs. Herman Smucker, Harrisburg). One stepson, one sister, and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Harrisburg A. M. Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 14, in charge of Wilbert Kropf and Herman Kropf; interment in Alford Cemetery.

Yoder, Craig, son of Robert D. and Lois Yoder, was born June 9, 1959; died July 17, 1959; aged 5 weeks, 3 days. Services were held at the Allensville (Pa.) Church July 19 by R. R. Peachey.

Yoder, Kevin Lee, son of Floyd Franklin and Marjorie Madelie (Yoder) Yoder, of Kalona, Iowa, was born at Washington, Iowa, June 27, 1958; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Aug. 22, 1959; aged 1 y 1m. 25 d. He showed the first indication of being ill on Aug. 19, became seriously ill on Aug. 21, and died 13 hours later of a virus infection. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Leland James, Galen Eugene, Curtis Arlen, and Calvin Wayne, all at home), and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Marion l. Yoder, Wellman, Iowa; and Mr. and Mrs. Chris A. Yoder, Kalona). Funeral services were held at the Wellman Church, Aug. 25, with George Miller and Noah Landis officiating.

Yoder, Lewis, E., son of the late Eli and Anna (Wertz) Yoder, was born near Wellman, Iowa, June 23, 1892; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 15, 1959; aged 67 y. 1 m. 23 d. On Nov. 18, 1913, he was married to Arvilla Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Donald D., Dale E., Duane R., and Keith E., all of Kalona, Iowa), 18 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Lena Bontrager, Washington, Iowa), and 4 brothers (Charles E., Fruitland, Iowa; Willard, Oxford; and Melvin and Urie, Iowa City). One sister and 3 brothers preceded him in death. He became a charter member of the Kalona Church when it was organized. Funeral services were held from the Eat Union Church, with Eugene Garber officiating.

Young, John B., son of Allen M. and Sallie (Boyer) Young, was born March 3, 1901, near Harleysville, Pa.; died of a heart attack July 13, 1959, at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa.; aged 58 y. 4 m. 10 d. He was married on Oct. 20, 1923, at Worcester, Pa., to Lizzie Halteman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Charles Shisler, Harleysville; Dorothy and Darlene, both at home), 4 grandchildren, 4 sisters and one brother (Mrs. Katie Erb, Harleysville; Estella-Mrs. Alvin Lancis and Verna-Mrs. Wilmer Alderfer, Souderton; Madelin-Mrs. Stanley Souder and Allen B. Young, Harleysville), 4 stepsisters and 3 stepbrothers. He was a member of the Franconia Church where funeral services were held July 18, in charge of Menno B. Souder and Curtis Bergey.

Zehr, Dan P., son of Peter and Barbara (Heiser) Zehr, was born May 6, 1880, at Goodfield, Ill.; died at his home in Fisher, Ill., Aug. 22, 1959; aged 79 y. 3m. 16 d. On Dec. 29, 1904, he was married to Molly Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Dora Schertz, Flanagan, Ill.; and Mrs. Mildred Gross, Dewey, Ill.), and 4 sons (Lester, Clarence, and Milo, Foosland, Ill.; and Alton, Fisher). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the East Bend Church, where memorial services were held on Aug. 25, conducted by J. Alton Horst and Harold Zehr.

Zimmerman, Martin M., born March 3, 1877; died Aug. 17, 1959, at the State Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa., where he was a patient for a short time; aged 82 y. 5 m. 14 d. Surviving are a son (Samuel M., Goodville), 2 daughters (Ella-Mrs. George Witwer, and Maggie-Mrs. George F. Dosch), 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and a sister (Mrs. William Z. Martin). He was a member of the Bowmansville Church. Funeral services were held at the Goodville Church, with Howard Good and Alvin Martin in charge.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.